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Improving Medication Management and Education of Parkinson Disease in Hospital Settings: Patricia Clark, CNPThe nurse practitioner at the Cleveland Clinic talked about findings from a recent study focused on enhancing medication management and education for patients with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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AUPN Leadership Minute Episode 22: Sharing Leadership: How to Select Vice-ChairsEpisode 23 of the AUPN Leadership Minute features Donald S. Higgins, Jr., MD, of the VHA and Albany Medical College; and Robert Holloway, MD, MPH, of University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
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Insights From the Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium on Advancing Genetic TestingA duo of experts discussed the importance of addressing barriers such as provider comfort, access to genetic counselors, and insurance coverage to reduce diagnostic latency and standardize genetic testing for epilepsy. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Asaff Harel, MD: Risk Factors for Severe COVID-19 Infection in Multiple SclerosisThe neurologist at Lenox Hill Hospital detailed the findings of his observational study that looked at patterns of COVID-19 infections in patients with multiple sclerosis.
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Using Artificial Intelligence and Retinal Imaging to Detect Neurodegenerative Diseases Early: Sharon Fekrat, MDThe professor of ophthalmology and neurology at Duke University School of Medicine talked about a recent published study on using artificial intelligence and retinal scans to detect mild cognitive impairment in neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]
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Raising Awareness on Insomnia, Asking Patients About Their Sleep: Eric Olson, MDIn honor of Insomnia Awareness Night, the president of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine board of directors talked about increasing awareness of the sleep disorder for the clinical and patient community. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
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Emerging Considerations in Peripheral Nerve Injury and Surgical Intervention: Kevin Swong, MDThe neurosurgeon at Northwestern Medicine discussed diagnostic approaches, evolving treatment strategies, and the importance of timely referral in managing peripheral nerve injuries. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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The Need for Flexibility and Patient-Centered Approaches in Clinical Trials for Cervical Dystonia: Anna Castagna, MDThe consultant neurologist at Fondazione Don Carlo Gnocchi ONLUS stressed how new clinical trial designs for cervical dystonia should incorporate more flexible and patient-centered approaches, including new measurement scales and the use of technology. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Promising Nasal Administration Treatment for Non-Active Secondary Progressive MS: Tarun Singhal, MD, MBBSThe director of the PET Imaging Program in Neurologic Diseases at Brigham and Women’s Hospital talked about nasal administration of foralumab that shows promise in treating patients with non-active secondary progressive MS. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Investigating Limb Swelling in Patients With Dravet Syndrome: Mandy Alhajj, DO, James Dolbow, DO & Neel Fotedar, MDA trio of experts from university hospitals discussed a study that aimed to uncover the prevalence and associations of limb swelling in patients with Dravet syndrome in hopes of improving care. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Collecting Drug-Drug Interaction Data on Rimegepant: Elyse Stock, MDThe chief medical officer of Biohaven Pharmaceuticals discussed the findings of an assessment of rimegepant (Nurtec ODT) exposure with concomitant administration of inhibitors of P-gp and BCRP transporters.
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Advice for Advanced Practice Providers in Managing Sleep DisordersAdvanced practice practitioners share final pearls with their colleagues for the management of sleep disorders.
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Ongoing Research in MS Differentiation: Oliver Tobin, MBBCh, BAO, PhDThe associate professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic Rochester discusses technological advancements and research efforts in relation to differential multiple sclerosis.
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Conversations on Biomarker Use in Multiple Sclerosis Remyelination ResearchAhmed Abdelhak, MD, assistant professor of neurology at the UCSF, discussed the evolving landscape of biomarkers in multiple sclerosis and their potential to transform remyelination approaches.
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Nipocalimab Shows Promise as Myasthenia Gravis Treatment: Jeffrey Guptill, MD, MS, MHSThe associate professor of neurology and neurologist at Duke University discussed the positive results of nipocalimab, a monoclonal antibody, in patients with myasthenia gravis.
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Evolving Approaches to the Diagnosis and Management of Paraneoplastic Neurologic Syndromes: Ditte Primdahl, MD; Shailee Samir Shah, MDA duo of experts from Feinberg School of Medicine discussed the growing role of clinical algorithms, risk stratification, and treatment considerations in managing paraneoplastic neurologic syndromes alongside cancer therapies. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Patient Evaluation for Excessive Daytime SleepinessExcessive daytime sleepiness is a hallmark of a number of sleep disorders, and ensuring the proper diagnosis and management of those presenting with it is crucial to care.
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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]
