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Exponential Growth of Research, Biomarkers in Alzheimer Disease: Thomas Wisniewski, MDThe director of NYU Langone’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center discussed noticeable advancements within the field of Alzheimer disease in recent years and how they contribute to gaining a better understanding of the disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Read All About It: How On-Demand Therapy Has Changed the PD LandscapeAs therapeutic development has advanced in Parkinson disease management, the introduction of on-demand options have extended ON time for patients and altered the paradigm of care.
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Clinical Pearls for CIDP ManagementPanelists discuss how physicians can improve outcomes for patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) by prioritizing early and accurate diagnosis, personalizing treatment plans, regularly monitoring patients, and addressing the psychological and emotional impact of the disease.
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Exploring Epstein Barr Virus Connection in Multiple Sclerosis Research: J. William Lindsey, MDThe professor in the department of neurology with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston talked about findings from a recent study that investigated T cell specificity in the spinal fluid of patients with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 10 minutes]
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Continued Evolution of Deep Brain Stimulation in Neurology: Jonathan Jagid, MD; Brian Noga, PhDA pair of neurologists from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine provided insight on the various ways deep brain stimulation has changed and the potential treatment opportunities that lie ahead. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Bridging Clinical Signs and Biological Evidence to Transform MS Diagnosis: Marcello Moccia, MD, PhDAt ECTRIMS 2024, the assistant professor at the University of Naples the latest multiple sclerosis diagnostic criteria, which emphasized a shift toward biologically based diagnoses. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Prioritizing Sleep Health in the Modern World of Sleep Disorders: Ana Krieger, MD, MPHThe medical director of the Center for Sleep Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine talked about the importance of sleep health in modern life with the increasing prevalence of sleep disorders such as narcolepsy in the United States. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Modernizing Multiple Sclerosis Care With Digital Tools and Holistic Clinical Approaches: Agne Straukiene, MDThe consultant neurologist at Torbay and Southern Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust discussed the implementation of digital platforms and lifestyle-focused clinics to streamline MS care. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Assessing, Validating Clinically Relevant Biomarkers for Alzheimer Disease: Jefferson Kinney, PhDThe founding chair of the department of brain health at the University of Nevada Las Vegas discussed the plethora of Alzheimer disease biomarkers and the need for consensus on the value of each. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Takotsubo Syndrome and the Brain-Heart Connection: Frederic Schaper, MD, PhDThe instructor in neurology at Brigham and Women's Hospital talked about research exploring takotsubo syndrome, a heart condition often triggered by emotional or physical stressors, and its relationship with brain lesions. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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AUPN 2022 Women Leaders in NeurologyLaurie Gutmann, MD; Gauri Pawar, MD; and Claire Henchcliffe, MD, discuss their own paths in medicine and observations of other women leaders. [WATCH TIME: 1 hour, 51 minutes]
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Teaching Neurology Amid an Ever-Changing Field: Galina Gheihman, MDThe general neurologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital described the approach and mindset in teaching neurology as the field continuously evolves. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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AUPN Leadership Minute Episode 30: Pay and Promotion Disparities and Maintaining EquityEpisode 30 of the AUPN Leadership Minute features Rohit Das, MD, of UT Southwestern Medical Center; and Julie Silver, MD, of Harvard Medical School. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]
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Concern Over Neuroinvasive Infections Rises as CDC Confirms First US Case of West Nile Virus Lineage 3West Nile virus poses increasing neurologic risks in the US, with new strains emerging and significant health implications for vulnerable populations.
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Discussing Dyskinesia Treatment Options With Patients With Parkinson DiseasePanelists discuss how treatment decisions for complex cases like the 66-year-old man with severe dyskinesia and 4 hours of daily “off” time require individualized approaches based on patient tolerance, with options including delayed-release/extended-release amantadine (starting at lower doses in older patients due to hallucination risk), extended-release carbidopa-levodopa formulations, infusion pumps for potential deep priming effects, or deep brain stimulation for patients seeking rapid improvement, emphasizing the importance of engaging patients in discussions about their patience for dose adjustments, risk tolerance for adverse effects, and desired timeline for symptom control to guide optimal treatment selection.
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Stanford Children’s Health: A Comprehensive Approach to Care for a Child With a Neurological ConditionPhysicians from Stanford Children’s Health offer their keys to successful pediatric neuroscience teams and what to focus on to provide a better quality of life for children.
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Roundtable: The Future of Stereotactic and Functional NeurosurgeryTwo experts at Jefferson Health discuss several topics related to advances in neurosurgery, technology, and the future of minimally invasive procedures.
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Future of Treating DMDFinal thoughts from leading experts on the future of treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy and keeping standard of care in the forefront.
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Key Considerations in Treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy / Considerações essenciais para o tratamento da atrofia muscular espinhalThe expert panel shares clinical pearls for treatment and management of Spinal Muscular Atrophy. O painel de especialistas compartilha recomendações valiosas para o tratamento e manejo da atrofia muscular espinhal.
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Improving the Management of Parkinson Through Psychological Interventions: Marcia Pasqualini, PhDThe professor of psychology at Avila University discussed how cognitive behavioral therapy and social support can help to improve quality of life for individuals with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Holistic Care and Advanced Technology Integration for Neurologic Disease Management: Donald Whiting, MDThe chair of Allegheny Health Network’s Neurosciences Institute talked about its comprehensive center that integrates multidisciplinary resources and technology to provide quality care for patients with chronic neurologic conditions. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Expanding the Use of Spinal Cord Atrophy in Multiple Sclerosis: Blake E. Dewey, PhDThe postdoctoral researcher at the Johns Hopkins Multiple Sclerosis Center shared his perspective on the use of spinal cord atrophy in clinical practice to measure disease progression in MS and how it might become more accessible. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Advancing the Treatment of Pediatric Migraine With Nerivio REN Wearable: Klaus Werner, MD & Alon IroniThe pediatric neurologist at Duke Health and chief executive officer at Theranica talked about a remote electrical neuromodulation wearable that showed promising results for the treatment and prevention of migraine in pediatric patients. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Expanding Care Horizons in Pediatric Sleep Disorder Management: Adam S. Rappoport, MDThe director of sleep medicine at Nemours Children's Health in Florida talked about the growing treatment landscape for pediatric sleep disorders and the vital role of family-centered, multidisciplinary care. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Taking the Leap: Forging Your Own Path as a Woman in MedicineTheresa Sevilis, DO, writes on picking a career path in medicine as a woman, and how deciding to jump ship from a traditional path was among the best decisions she's made.
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AUPN Leadership Minute Episode 16: Turning Your Clinic Into a Source of Scholarly ActivityEpisode 16 of the AUPN Leadership Minute features Rohit Das, MD, of UT Southwestern Medical Center; and Selim R. Benbadis, MD, FAAN, FACNS, FAES, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Lessons in Migraine Medicine and Changes to the Treatment Toolbox: Stephen Samples, MDThe chair of Allegheny Health Network’s department of neurology provided insight on his clinical experiences with migraine medicine and how the field needs to adapt to the ongoing changes to treatment options. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Neurologist’s Role in Addressing Healthcare Disparities: A. Gordon Smith, MD, FAANThe professor and chair of neurology at Virginia Commonwealth University discussed how neurologists are urged to take organized action and provide training on healthcare disparities, with a particular focus on race, ethnicity, and financial barriers to access. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
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Role of Fluid Biomarkers and GFAP in Neurodegeneration: Charles Bernick, MDThe neurologist at Cleveland Clinic provided perspective on the reasons to study individuals exposed to repetitive head impacts and the lessons learned about monitoring glial fibrillary acidic protein over time. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
