Authors


Alexandria Reynolds, PhD

Latest:

Building a Healthy Learning Environment for Young Medical Professionals: Alexandria Reynolds, PhD

The undergraduate program director at the University of South Carolina discussed the shift in teaching strategies for those in neurology and why more hands-on experience serves students better. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Mona Bostick, RDN, LDN, MSCS

Latest:

Enacting Necessary Changes to the MS Care Model: Mona Bostick, RDN, LDN, MSCS

Discussing adaptations to the comprehensive care model in multiple sclerosis, the founder of MS Bites commented on the need to consistently incorporate dietitians. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]



Laura B. Herpel, MD

Latest:

Looking at the Future of Insomnia Management

A panelist discusses how dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs), particularly daridorexant, are poised to become a first-line treatment for chronic insomnia, especially for elderly patients, due to their safety, tolerability, and lack of withdrawal symptoms, while highlighting the importance of patient education and regular follow-up for optimal results.


Richard Nowak, MD, MS

Latest:

Future Plans and Clinical Promise of Inebilizumab in Myasthenia Gravis: Richard Nowak, MD, MS

The director of the myasthenia gravis clinic at Yale University provided additional insight on the MINT study of inebilizumab in myasthenia gravis, some of the subanalyses within, and next plans in the drug’s development. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Leeron Nahmias, BS

Latest:

Using the Cognitive Stress Test to Distinguish Pre-MCI and Amnestic MCI: Leeron Nahmias, BS

The medical student at Nova Southeastern University provided insight on a new innovative tool called the Cognitive Stress Test that can help distinguish different cognitive states for older adults. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]


Alit Stark-Inbar, PhD

Latest:

Monitoring Long-Term Efficacy of Migraine Wearable Device Over 3 Years: Alit Stark-Inbar, PhD

The corporate vice president of medical information and research at Theranica discussed long-term findings presented at AHS 2025 covering the company’s Nerivio remote electrical neuromodulation device for patients with migraine. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Depobam Samanta, MD, MS, FAAP, FAES

Latest:

Enhancing Initiation and Titration Strategies for Neuromodulation in Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome: Depobam Samanta, MD, MS, FAAP, FAES

The medical director of the Arkansas Children’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Program detailed advancements and strategies in using neuromodulation for LGS, as well as the future research needed to expand these approaches. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]


John Parkinson

Latest:

CDC and FDA Announce Stroke Safety Concern Related to Pfizer-BioNTech Bivalent COVID-19 Vaccine

Despite previous data suggesting no link, the CDC and FDA will continue to review all evidence for possible increased risk of ischemic stroke.


Karissa Gable, MD

Latest:

The Shift in CIDP Treatment Toward Individualized, Evidence-Based Care: Karissa Gable, MD

The neurologist at Duke Health provided insights on how chronic demyelinating inflammatory polyneuropathy treatment is evolving toward biomarker-driven, personalized approaches at the 2025 Carolina Neuromuscular Summit. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]


Patrick Kwan, MD, PhD, FRCP

Latest:

Empowering Patient Voice in Epilepsy Treatment and Strategies for Seizure Freedom: Patrick Kwan, MD, PhD, FRCP

The professor of neurology in the department of neuroscience at Monash University discussed implementation strategies for treatment approaches to achieve seizure freedom in patients with epilepsy. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Simon Thebault, MD, PhD

Latest:

Paramagnetic Rim Lesions and Immune Profiling in Multiple Sclerosis Progression: Simon Thebault, MD, PhD

The assistant professor of neurology and neurosurgery at McGill University discussed the role of paramagnetic rim lesions as potential biomarkers of compartmentalized inflammation in MS. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]


Sara Pavitt, MD

Latest:

Using a Novel Educational Intervention to Improve Overall Knowledge of Headache: Sara Pavitt, MD

The chief of headache at UT Austin Dell Children’s Hospital provided insight on a new series designed to deliver longitudinal comprehensive pediatric headache education. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Jessica Caldwell, PhD

Latest:

The Realities of Gender-Targeted Therapeutics for Alzheimer Disease: Jessica Caldwell, PhD

The director of the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement Preventer Center at Cleveland Clinic provided perspective on the possibility of gender-specific therapies to overcome disparities in Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Patrick Strollo, MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM

Latest:

Mechanism and Rationale Behind AD109 for Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Patrick Strollo, MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM

The professor of medicine and clinical translational science at the University of Pittsburgh provided commentary on the mechanism and clinical value of AD109, a novel combination therapy for OSA, following positive phase 3 SynAIRgy trial results. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]


Jason M. Davies, MD, PhD

Latest:

The Potential of Embolization as a Treatment Approach for Subdural Hematomas: Jason M. Davies, MD, PhD

The assistant professor of neurosurgery and biomedical informatics at the State University of New York at Buffalo talked about the efficacy and safety of using embolization as a promising treatment for subdural hematomas. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Ahmed Obeidat, MD, PhD

Latest:

Anti-CD20 Therapies for MS

Ahmed Obeidat, MD, PhD, Riley Bove, MD, Stephen Krieger, MD, and Erin Longbrake, MD, PhD, talk about the factors to consider when determining whether patients are candidates for anti-CD20 therapies.


Cathleen M. Lutz, PhD

Latest:

Understanding Stathmin-2’s Impact on ALS Motor and Sensory Denervation: Cathleen M. Lutz, PhD

The vice president of the Rare Disease Translational Center at the Jackson Laboratory discussed results from a recently published study reinforcing stathmin-2 as a potential therapeutic strategy for ALS. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]


Paul G. Mathew, MD, DNPAS, FAAN, FAHS

Latest:

Building the Next Generation of Migraine Specialists: Rashmi B. Halker-Singh, MD, FAAN, and Paul Mathew, MD, DNBPAS, FAAN, FAHS

The chair and vice-chair of the Headache and Facial Pain Section of the American Academy of Neurology provided insight on projects they feel are needed to advance the care of patients with migraine-related disorders. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]


Amy Kunchok, MD, PhD

Latest:

Real-World Effectiveness and Safety of Monoclonal Antibodies in NMOSD: Amy Kunchok, MD, PhD

The staff neurologist at the Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis at Cleveland Clinic talked about findings from a real-world study assessing novel monoclonal antibodies in patients with NMOSD presented at ACTRIMS Forum 2024. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]


Duren M. Ready, MD, FAHS

Latest:

Building Your Acute Migraine Toolbox

Plagued by a long history of under- and inadequate treatment, clinicians have more options than ever to craft a personalized, effective plan for their patients.


Christopher A. Scheiner, MD, PhD

Latest:

Therapeutic Benefits of Steroid-Sparing Effect From New Myasthenia Gravis Medications: Christopher Scheiner, MD, PhD

The neuromuscular specialist at the University of Tennessee Medical Center provided clinical insight on a retrospective analysis studying the long-term corticosteroid patterns of approved treatments for generalized myasthenia gravis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Tianrong Yeo, PhD, MBBS, MRCP, MMED, FAMS, MCI

Latest:

Occurrence of Late-Onset Neurotropenia After Anti-CD20 Therapy: Tianrong Yeo, PhD, MBBS, MRCP, MMED, FAMS, MCI

The senior consultant for the department of neurology at the National Neuroscience Institute discussed a report on two patients who developed an uncommon adverse event of late-onset neurotropenia after anti-CD20 therapy treatment. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]


Irene Wang, PhD

Latest:

How MR Fingerprinting Can Improve Epilepsy Surgery: Irene Wang, PhD

The research director and staff scientist at Cleveland Clinic’s Epilepsy Center detailed the clinical pre- and post-surgery benefits patients with epilepsy get from MR fingerprinting. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Jim Cassidy, MD, PhD

Latest:

Potential of Advancing Neurofibromatosis Care With Investigational Mirdametinib

Jim Cassidy, MD, PhD, chief medical officer at SpringWorks Therapeutics, talked about how the prioritization of mirdametinib, a promising treatment for both adult and pediatric patients with neurofibromatosis type 1-associated plexiform neurofibromas.


James E. Galvin, MD, MPH

Latest:

Overviewing the Clinical use of the CARM Score in Alzheimer Disease Detection: James Galvin, MD

The professor of neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine provided context on the clinical use of the Cognivue Amyloid Risk Measure in the context of Alzheimer disease care. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Lloyd Tran, PhD

Latest:

Therapeutic Potential of Combination Strategies to Treat Alzheimer Disease: Lloyd Tran, PhD

The chairman and chief executive officer at Biomed discussed the additive benefits of combination therapy for Alzheimer disease, providing context on the strengths of different drugs and how it might lead to a more precision medicine approach. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]


John F. Crary, MD, PhD

Latest:

The Future of Digital Neuropathology and the Role of AI: John F. Crary, MD, PhD; Gerardo Fernandez, MD

The neuropathologist at Mount Sinai and chief science officer of Precise Dx pairing spoke to the role of artificial intelligence in the diagnosis of diseases from peripheral tissue biopsies and its ability to improve neuropathology. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]


Diana X. Bharucha-Goebel, MD

Latest:

Looking Ahead: How Consensus Guidelines Will Shape the Future of SMA Care

This closing episode looks ahead to the future of SMA care, examining how updated best practices aim to accelerate access, optimize outcomes, and fuel ongoing progress.


John Greenfield, MD, PhD

Latest:

AI in Academic Neurology: A Chat With ChatGPT-4

L. John Greenfield Jr, MD, PhD, “spoke” about the future of artificial intelligence in neurology with ChatGPT-4—one of the largest language modules that have grabbed the field’s interest.

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