Authors


John D. England, MD, FAAN

Latest:

Closing Thoughts on 2024 AUPN Annual Meeting

The meeting with the American Neurologic Association fosters collaboration, networking, and joint sessions, enhancing knowledge sharing among academic neurologists.


Nathaniel F. Watson, MD

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Resources for Sleep Disorders

Drs C. Michael Gibson, Ashgan A. Elshinawy, and Nathaniel F. Watson share resources for the treatment of sleep disorders.


Mijail Serruya, MD, PhD

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Future Research Using Brian Implants in Stroke: Mijail Serruya, MD, PhD

The assistant professor of neurology at Thomas Jefferson University discussed the potential and feasibility of brain implants in patients with stroke.


William Kilgo, MD

Latest:

Reviewing the Utilization of Serum Biomarker Tests for Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis: William Kilgo, MD

The director of the neurology residency program and assistant professor of neurology at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine shared his insights from a year’s worth of using a serum biomarker test for the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Suketu Khandhar, MD

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Filling in the Care Management Gaps for Parkinson Disease With Software Technologies

StrivePD and Apple Watch continuously track motor symptoms, aiding neurologists in adjusting treatments for better patient outcomes.


Paige Estave, PhD

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The Effect of Mindfulness Practices on Migraine: Paige Estave, PhD

The MD-PhD student at Wake Forest School of Medicine shared her perspective on the findings of a study suggesting that mindfulness practices can alter pain perception and migraine attack awareness, among other results. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]


Peter Kang, MD

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Overcoming the Challenges of Ultra Rare Diseases, Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Peter Kang, MD

At the 2023 MDA conference, the professor of neurology at the University of Minnesota talked about the current understanding and challenges of Limb Girdle muscular dystrophy from a clinical perspective. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Michael Levin, MD, FAAN, FANA

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Shifting Focus From Relapses to Neurodegeneration in MS: Michael Levin, MD, FAAN, FANA

The professor of neurology at the University of Saskatchewan discussed the need to improve therapeutics aimed at improving neurodegeneration in patients with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Shuhei Nishiyama, MD, PhD

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Analyzing Specific Pathways in Cells to Prevent Relapse in NMOSD: Shuhei Nishiyama, MD, PhD

The research fellow at the Neuroimmunology Clinic and Research Laboratory, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, talked about his research of cell function in NMOSD to be presented at the upcoming AAN annual meeting. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]


James Berry, MD, MPH

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Clinical Research in ALS, the Potential of CNM-Au8 in the Care Landscape: James Berry, MD, MPH

The director of the Massachusetts General Hospital ALS Care Center discussed the importance of effective disease-modifying therapies for ALS and the potential of CNM-Au8 in the management of the disease. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]


Valentin Krüger, MD

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Factors Influencing Time Delays in Initiating High-Efficacy Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis: Valentin Krüger, MD

The neurology resident at the University Hospital Frankfurt in Germany talked about a study presented at ECTRIMS 2024 that analyzed time delays in initiating high-efficacy treatments in patients with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]


Ashley Alex, MD

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Implementing Headache Training in Residency

Despite a tremendous burden regarding migraine-related disability and expenditure, headache disorders remain underdiagnosed and undertreated, and only a small percentage of patients report satisfaction with the treatment received.


Brandon Westover MD, PhD

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EEG Talk

EEG Talk is a series dedicated to teaching electroencephalogram (EEG) reading skills in neurology in a way that is both digestible and fun. New episodes featuring special guests in the field are posted regularly on Mondays.


Diana M. Cejas, MD, MPH

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Expanding Diversity in Neurology, Inclusive Communication and Accessibility: Diana M. Cejas, MD, MPH

The assistant professor of neurology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill discussed the importance of recognizing disability as part of diversity in neurology, emphasizing the need for inclusive communication and accessibility for disabled patients. [WATCH TIME: 10 minutes]


Peter Crino, MD, PhD

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TSC Roundtable Discussion: Transforming the Future of TSC Care, Research

Peter Crino, MD, and Steven Roberds, PhD, join NeurologyLive to discuss several topics regarding the state of care for tuberous sclerosis complex, and the future of and advances in research.


Nicolas Villain, MD

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Need for a Multifactoral Approach to Treat Alzheimer Disease: Nicolas Villain, MD

The cognitive and behavioral neurology fellow at Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris, France, provided perspective on the reasons to not solely rely on anti-amyloid treatments to treat Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Calli L. Cook, NP, DNP

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Integrating Advanced Practice Clinicians Into Neurology: Calli L. Cook, NP, DNP

The nurse practitioner at the Woodruff School of Nursing at Emory University detailed why a cultural shift is needed to incorporate APCs into the neurology space and thus improve multidisciplinary care.


Katherine Wandersee

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CAR-T Cell Therapy: Firing Up the Engines as a Possible B-Cell Directed Treatment for MS

Known for his expertise in stem cell transplantation, Cleveland Clinic researcher Jeffrey Cohen, MD, shifted gears to discuss other cell-based therapies in his Whitaker Lecture at the CMSC Annual Meeting.


Ilena George, MD

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Determining DMT Timing in Radiologically Isolated Syndrome: Ilena George, MD

The neurologist from Massachusetts General Hospital discussed when to prescribe disease-modifying therapy and some challenges in caring for patients with RIS.


Heidi Schwarz, MD

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A Doctor Celebrates the Role of Nurse Practitioners in Providing the Highest Caliber Care

Heidi Schwarz, MD, offers her perspective on the role of advanced practice providers in clinical neurological care and the benefit that they provide to practices.


Judith Owens, MD

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Complexities With Management of Insomnia in Children and Adolescents: Judith Owens, MD

The professor of neurology in the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School provided insight on current management of insomnia for children and adolescents, and where improvements could be made. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Carolina Tesi Rocha, MD

Latest:

Unmet Needs in the Treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy

A panel of experts considers current unmet needs in SMA by emphasizing the need for further study of combination therapy, more comprehensive newborn screening, and more effective early diagnosis and treatment.


Stephanie Agrella, PhD, APN-BC

Latest:

Managing MS in the Community: Advice and Resources

Advice and resources for colleagues, including community practitioners and neurologists, to encourage collaboration and best support for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).


Brian Callaghan, MD, MS

Latest:

Long-Term Goals of Guidelines for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: Brian Callaghan, MD, MS

The associate professor at the University of Michigan described the ways recently published guidelines on diabetic neuropathies will change how conditions like Guillain-Barré syndrome and CIDP are managed. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Jocelyn Y. Cheng, MD

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Health Risks of Daylight Savings for the Medical and Patient Community: Jocelyn Y. Cheng, MD

One of the members of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine Public Safety Committee talked about the adverse events of daylight savings among both the clinical and patient community. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


David A. Hafler, MD, MA

Latest:

Role of Antigen Reactive T Cells in Multiple Sclerosis

The William S. and Lois Stiles Edgerly Professor of Neurology and Professor of Immunobiology, and Neurologist-in-Chief at Yale-New Haven Hospital spoke to the findings of a recent assessment of T cells in multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]


Joe Verghese, MBBS, MS

Latest:

Digital Health Tool Offers Innovative Quantitative Fall Assessment Solution for Older Adults

Falls cost the US more than $50 billion annually, but platforms like CatchU, a transformative digital health tool, provide quantitative fall assessment that might significantly enhance the current standard of care for predicting falls.


Kamil Detyniecki, MD

Latest:

The Practical Impact of Seizure Rescue Medication in the Landscape of Epilepsy Care: Kamil Detyniecki, MD

The associate professor of clinical neurology at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine discussed the implications of findings from a recent post hoc analysis on midazolam and the need for inclusive research in assessing the efficacy of seizure rescue treatments. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Geoffrey Eubank, MD

Latest:

Emerging Approaches to the Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis

Experts share insights on the latest innovations in multiple sclerosis research, in highlights from a recent State of the Science SummitTM, presented by Neurology Live®.


Amy Shinneman

Latest:

Diagnostic Delays and the Importance of the Physician-Patient Relationship: Amy Shinneman

The 2022 MDA National Ambassador and patient with Bethlem myopathy spoke to the critical need to improve diagnosis delays in neuromuscular disorders and effective communication between patients and their physicians. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

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