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Takeaways From Telehealth Use in Sleep Medicine: Lucas Donovan, MD, MSThe assistant professor in the division of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine at the University of Washington discussed patients’ response to the use of telehealth when treating sleep disorders. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
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Mechanistic Potential of Taldefgrobep Alfa in Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Lindsey Lee Lair, MDThe vice president of clinical development at Biohaven shed light on a newly initiated phase 3 study evaluating a promising agent for patients with all types of spinal muscular atrophy. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
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R&D for NMOSD TherapiesDrs Mirla Avila, Mitzi Williams, Michael Levy, and Michael Yeaman comment on research and development priorities for clinical care and emerging therapies for NMOSD.
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Acute and Preventative Migraine Treatment: Advice for NeurologistsDr David Kudrow shares some advice for community neurologists on the acute and preventive treatment of migraine.
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Interdisciplinary Care Teams in Epilepsy Care: Lucretia Long, APRN-CNPThe associate clinical professor of neurology at OSU Wexner Medical Center discussed the state of interdisciplinary care for individuals with epilepsy, and how these care teams operate. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
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Uncovering the Impact of Social Determinants on the Risk of Alzheimer Disease: Michael Yassa, PhDThe professor of neurology at the University of California, Irvine, talked about social determinants of health in Alzheimer disease and the importance of having diverse populations in clinical trials. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Sex Dependent Decreases in REM Sleep After TBI and the Impact it May Have on RecoveryGrace Griesbach, PhD, the national director of clinical research for Centre for Neuro Skills, discussed the impact of REM sleep on memory following traumatic brain injury and the importance of considering sex as a biological variable.
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Early Clinical Use of Anti-Amyloid Therapy for Alzheimer Disease in Japan: Takeshi Iwatsubo, MD, PhDThe professor of neuropathology at the University of Tokyo School of Medicine talked about the latest data on lecanemab use in clinical practice for Alzheimer disease in Japan presented at CTAD 2024. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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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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Flaws in Assessment Scales for Neuromuscular Conditions: Laurent Servais, MD, PhDThe professor of pediatric neuromuscular diseases at the University of Oxford provided commentary on the commonly used scales to assess neuromuscular function and where inconsistencies have been observed. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]
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Stephen L. Hauser, MD: Fenebrutinib and BTK Inhibition in Progressive MSThe director of the UCSF Weill Institute for Neuroscience spoke to the advantages of having agents that can be used across the spectrum of MS, and the role disease progression plays early on.
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Debunking Myths of Migraine’s Role in Dementia: Olivia Begasse de Dhaem, MD, FAHSThe headache specialist at Hartford Healthcare Headache Center emphasized the importance of avoiding unnecessary fear surrounding the potential link between migraine and dementia, as current evidence does not strongly support it being a significant risk factor. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
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Immunization Strategy as a Potential Approach to Slowing Cognitive Decline in AD: Jean-Cosme Dodart, PhDThe senior vice president of research at Vaxxinity discussed recently published trial findings on a novel vaccine that targets Alzheimer disease and triggers the production of antibodies against toxic amyloid-ß peptides. [WATCH TIME: 9 minutes]
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Advancing ALS Through Gene Therapies, Early Intervention, and Multidisciplinary Care: Brian Lin, PhDThe research portfolio director at the Muscular Dystrophy Association discussed the evolving ALS therapeutic landscape, highlighting advances in genetic and RNA-based interventions. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
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Ensuring Good Quality of Life With Good ON Time in Parkinson Disease: Khash Dashtipour, MD, PhDThe director of the Movement Disorders Division at Loma Linda University discussed the importance of understanding good ON time in Parkinson disease care, and how it can influence quality of life. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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AUPN Leadership Minute Episode 23: Time Savers for ChairsEpisode 23 of the AUPN Leadership Minute features Donald S. Higgins, Jr., MD, of the VHA and Albany Medical College; and Jun Li, MD, PhD, of Houston Methodist Hospital. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Future Research on Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Guilherme Dabus, MDThe codirector of interventional neuroradiology and vice-chief of the department of neuroscience at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute discussed the questions that still remain with identifying and treating subarachnoid hemorrhage. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Machine Learning Techniques for Predicting Stroke Risk in Adults: Michael Pencina, PhDThe vice dean for data science at Duke University School of Medicine spoke about the major disparities observed in models that assess stroke risk. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Clinical Program and Next Steps for Zorevunersen as Potential Disease-Modifying Treatment for Dravet: Barry Ticho, MD, PhDThe chief medical officer at Stoke Therapeutics discussed recent developments for zorevunersen, including the significance of breakthrough therapy designation and its plan for a phase 3 trial. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Navigating the Transition From Pediatric to Adult MS Care: Yolanda Wheeler, PhD, CPNP-AC, MSCNThe assistant professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham discussed the transition from pediatric to adult care for patients with multiple sclerosis as well as the challenges presented in diagnosis, treatment, and understanding the long-term impact of the disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Final Advice for Clinicians Treating NarcolepsyDrs Thorpy, Dogan, Doghramji, and Kushida share clinical pearls for primary care providers who are taking care of patients with narcolepsy.
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The Evolutionary Arch of Stereoelectroencephalography in the United StatesSEEG has transformed the surgical investigation of refractory epilepsy, enabling clinicians to map complex seizure networks with precision, leading to more targeted treatment options for patients.
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Using Digital Data to Improve Parkinson Disease Management: Ro'ee Gilron, PhD & Aiden Arnold, PhD, MScThe lead neuroscientist and lead data scientist at Rune Labs talked about leveraging mobility data to monitor progression in patients with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]
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Shifting the Paradigm of Clinical Research in Alzheimer Disease With the COCOA Trial: Jared Roach, MD, PhDThe senior research scientist at the Institute for Systems Biology spoke about changing the perception of clinical trials for Alzheimer disease research based on the COCOA trial presented at the 2022 CTAD conference. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
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Expanding the Scope of Wellness Research in Multiple Sclerosis: Kathy Zackowski, PhD, OTRThe associate vice president of research at the National MS Society discussed a growing research initiative focused on defining and promoting evidence-based psychosocial wellness strategies for individuals with MS. [WATCH TIME: 6 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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Preserving Cognitive Status in Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis: Kimberly O’Neill, MDThe pediatric neuroimmunology fellow at NYU Langone provided perspective on a study presented at AAN 2023 comparing cognitive trajectories of pediatric and adult multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Potential for Combination Approaches in Multiple Sclerosis and Role of CNM-Au8: Michael Barnett, PhD, MBBS, FRACPThe senior academic at the University of Sydney provided perspective on the role of CNM-Au8 in MS among a crowded treatment landscape, and the need for adjuvant treatments that address lingering lesion burden. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Inspiring and Educating Young Medical Professionals to Parkinson Disease Care: Eli PollardThe chief training and education officer at the Parkinson’s Foundation discussed the inclusion of various medical professionals that assist in Parkinson disease care, and the need to provide access to educational tools to inform clinicians. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
