Authors


Carl B. Heilman, MD

Latest:

A New Approach to Communicating Hydrocephalus: An Overdue Opportunity

A pair of cerebrovascular and neurosurgery experts discuss a novel approach to communicating hydrocephalus with an arachnoid granulation using a miniature implant, delivered via a percutaneous endovascular catheter.


Kristin Galetta, MD, MSEd

Latest:

Understanding Differences in B-Cell Depleting Medications for MS: Kristin Galetta, MD, MSEd

The professor of neurology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital discussed her presentation on B-cell depleting therapies such as ocrelizumab and ofatumumab for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]


Tomas Kalincik, MD, PhD

Latest:

Capabilities of Stem Cell Transplantation vs Other Relapsing MS Therapies: Tomas Kalincik, MD, PhD

The professor of neurology and biostatistician at University of Melbourne and Royal Melbourne Hospital spoke on stem cell transplantation in patients with MS and its effectiveness in comparison with other traditional approaches. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]


Dan Volz

Latest:

The Partnership Between MT2020+ and Medtronic: Dileep Yavagal, MD, and Dan Volz

The professor of clinical neurology at University of Miami and MT2020+ chair, and president of Medtronic's Neurovascular Business discussed the effort to improve global accessibility of mechanical thrombectomy.


Richard Gershon, PhD

Latest:

Mass Screening for Cognitive Changes: Richard Gershon, PhD

The vice chair for research at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine discussed the potential of the mobile toolbox battery to screen hundreds of thousands for cognitive impairment.


Andreas V. Alexopoulos, MD, MPH

Latest:

The Current State and Future Promise of Magnetoencephalography (MEG) in Epilepsy and Beyond

Magnetoencephalography provides an opportunity for physicians to capture a more dynamic view of brain function over time and space that may offer an advantage to clinical care.


Jessica Zwerling, MD, MS

Latest:

Research in Alzheimer Disease and Dementia: Jessica Zwerling, MD, MS

The director of Montefiore Hudson Valley Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease, associate professor of neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, discussed recent developments in Alzheimer disease research, including FDA approval of aducanumab, as well as the importance of engaging community-based organizations to improve patient care.


Rohit Das, MD

Latest:

AUPN Leadership Minute Episode 20: Putting the Burn on Burnout

Episode 20 of the AUPN Leadership Minute features Rohit Das, MD, of University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas; and Cormac O'Donovan, MD, of Wake Forest Baptist. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]


David S. Knopman, MD

Latest:

The Aducanumab Saga and the Future of Antiamyloid Monoclonal Antibodies

The journey of aducanumab (Aduhelm; Biogen) from development to the FDA is a tortured one, but its path may serve to teach the Alzheimer disease field valuable lessons as it strives forward to develop disease-modifying therapies.


Atom Sarkar, MD, PhD

Latest:

Neurosurgery and Parkinson Disease: Past, Present, and Future of Deep Brain Stimulation

Surgical care for PD is safe and effective, and should no longer be treated as a consideration of last resort, but as a treatment option discussed early in the disease course with the patient and their family.


Veronica Hood, PhD

Latest:

Vaccination and Seizure Risk in Dravet Syndrome: Veronica Hood, PhD, MS

The scientific director at the Dravet Syndrome Foundation commented on the concern associated with vaccination in this patient population, noting that investigators have not observed an exacerbated risk profile with the COVID-19 vaccines. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]


Jason M. Schwalb, MD

Latest:

A Team Approach to Asleep Deep Brain Stimulation

Henry Ford Health System’s investment in advanced DBS technology and its commitment to multidisciplinary care has helped them become a leading treatment center for Parkinson disease and related movement disorders.


Omar Al-Louzi, MD

Latest:

Balancing Efficacy and Safety With MS Disease-Modifying Therapies: Omar Al-Louzi, MD

The director of the Visual Outcomes Laboratory at Cedars Sinai talked about the current treatments used in MS and the risks associated with them at 2023 ACTRIMS Forum. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Chris Kalafatis, MD, MRCPsych

Latest:

Patient and Clinician Takeaways on the CognICA: Chris Kalafatis, MD, MRCPsych

The chief medical officer of Cognetivity Neurosciences outlined the benefits a new integrated assessment has for clinicians and patients with dementias and multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]


Charlyn Gomez, BS

Latest:

Achieving Greater Diversity in Dementia Research: A Call to Action

Achieving greater diversity in study populations is a focus of increasing scrutiny, priority, and funding in all medical research, including studies enrolling individuals on the continuum of prodromal Alzheimer disease, mild cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer disease.


Daniel Bandari, MD, MS

Latest:

Key Points for the Management of Multiple Sclerosis

Stephen Krieger, MD; Daniel Bandari, MD, MS; Bruce Hughes, MD; Mitzi Williams, MD; and Heidi Crayton, MD, provide key takeaways for the treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis.


Rajiv Jain, PhD

Latest:

Exploring New Therapies for MS With Research on T-bet+ memory B Cells: Rajiv Jain, PhD

At the 2023 ACTRIMS, the post-doctoral associate in the department of clinical neurosciences at the University of Calgary, spoke on the impact of researching T-Bet+ memory B cells for new therapies in multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Alise Carlson, MD

Latest:

Implications of Diagnosing and Misdiagnosing Multiple Sclerosis

Alise Carlson, MD, resident of Cleveland Clinic, details the factors and long-term effects misdiagnosing a patient with multiple sclerosis can have on their quality of life.


Andrew C. Charles, MD

Latest:

Future Directions for the Management of Migraine

Bradley Torphy, MD, and Julio R. Vieira, MD, share unmet needs and clinical pearls for the management of migraine.


Latisha Sharma, MD

Latest:

AUPN 2022 Spring Chairs Session: Simulations for Training in Neurology

David G. Standaert, MD, PhD; Wolfgang Muhlhofer, MD; and Latisha Sharma, MD, share their experience in applying simulation-based learning in Neurology and will discuss the current state and future potential of this approach. [WATCH TIME: 1 hour, 25 minutes]


Jeffrey Dunn, MD

Latest:

Tools and Resources for the Management of MS

Drs Jeffrey Dunn and Regina Berkovich review available tools and resources for the care of patients with multiple sclerosis, focusing on specific symptoms.


Larry Hanover

Latest:

Tapping Into the Potential of Cell and Gene Therapy

Advancements in gene therapy approaches have opened the door for a glimpse into the future of care for a number of diseases.


Tracy Salazar, PhD

Latest:

Role of Advocacy Organizations in Seizure Action Plans, Seizure Education

A roundtable discussion featuring Scott Perry, MD, Orrin Devinsky, MD, and Tracy Salazar, PhD, details how advocacy organizations can help guide patients with epilepsy and their caregivers with a seizure action plan.


Ashgan Elshinawy, DO

Latest:

Resources for Sleep Disorders

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



Mitzi Williams, MD

Latest:

Key Points for the Management of Multiple Sclerosis

Stephen Krieger, MD; Daniel Bandari, MD, MS; Bruce Hughes, MD; Mitzi Williams, MD; and Heidi Crayton, MD, provide key takeaways for the treatment of patients with multiple sclerosis.


Jiwon Oh, MD, PhD

Latest:

Where Tolebrutinib and Other BTK Inhibitors Fit in the MS Treatment Landscape: Jiwon Oh, MD, PhD

The staff neurologist and medical director of the Barlo Multiple Sclerosis Program at St Michaels Hospital discussed how investigational BTK inhibitors will be used among an ever-growing MS treatment toolbox. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Amber Salter, MPH, PhD

Latest:

How COViMS Registry Is Clarifying MS COVID-19 Risks: Amber Salter, MPH, PhD

The assistant professor of biostatistics at Washington University in St. Louis discussed what role the COViMS registry can play for the MS community at this stage in the pandemic.



Federica Picariello, PhD

Latest:

Digital Treatment Approach May Help Reduce Healthcare Burden for MS Fatigue: Federica Picariello, PhD

The postdoctoral researcher and health psychologist at King's College London spoke at ECTRIMS 2022 about the digital approach to treating fatigue in multiple sclerosis and the lack of available measurements. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

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