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Steven Shapiro, MD

Medical Director for Stroke Services at RWJBarnabas Health’s Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.

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Stroke: A Looming Threat for Younger Adults

Steven Shapiro, MD, medical director for Stroke Services at RWJBarnabas Health’s Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, highlighted some of the reasons why stroke occurs in younger adults under the age of 45 and the risk factors as well as preventative measures this population should be aware of.

Mary Ann Picone, MD, FAAN, FACP
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Summer 2024 – Letter From the Editor

Mary Ann Picone, MD, FAAN, FACP, provides a summary of her time at the recently held 2024 CMSC Annual Meeting.

Bijoy E. John, MD

Founder and medical director of Sleep Wellness Clinics of America (Nashville) and Sleep Fix Academy.

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Spring Forward or Fall Back: Time-Change Sleep Problems

Bijoy E. John, MD, founder and medical director of Sleep Wellness Clinics of America (Nashville) and Sleep Fix Academy, discussed the health risks associated with daylight saving time changes.

Mike Hennessy Sr, Founder and Chairman, MJH Life Sciences
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Questions Linger Around COVID-19’s Origin

Mike Hennessy Sr, Chairman and founder, MJH Life Sciences™, offers his perspective on the questions around the origin of COVID-19 and applauds the extensive efforts to produce vaccines.

Shephard Mpofu, MD

Senior vice president and chief medical officer, Novartis Gene Therapies

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Published Phase 3 Data Demonstrates Unprecedented Improvements in SMA Type 1 Compared With Natural History

The senior vice president and chief medical officer at Novartis Gene Therapies shared his perspective on the recent clinical trial results for Zolgensma in SMA type 1.

John Parkinson
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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.

Elizabeth S. Gromisch, PhD
Patrick Strollo, MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM
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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]

Duren M. Ready, MD, FAHS
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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.

Jim Cassidy, MD, PhD

Chief medical officer at SpringWorks Therapeutics.

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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.

Diana X. Bharucha-Goebel, MD
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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.

Kelly King
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Phase 2 Study of Lenadogene Nolparvovec Gene Therapy for Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy: The REVISE Trial

The REVISE trial, a phase 2 study evaluating GenSight Biologics’ lenadogene nolparvovec in patients with Leber hereditary optic neuropathy, is expected to begin in January 2026.

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Caroline Just, MD, FRCPC, CSC-EEG
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Rare Diseases Are More Common Than Their Name May Imply

Caroline Just, MD, reflects on the challenges of diagnosing and treating rare neurological diseases, urging for improved education, collaboration, and research efforts.

Adel M. Malek, MD, PhD

Chief, Neurovascular Surgery, and director, Cerebrovascular & Endovascular Division, Tufts University School of Medicine

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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.

Mustafa Saad Siddiqui, MD

Professor of Neurology at Wake Forest School of Medicine

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COVID-19 Shutdowns and the Disruption to Deep Brain Stimulation Treatment

While shutdowns disrupted care for all patients with Parkinson disease, hospitals were forced to postpone elective procedures such as the initial DBS device implantation and implantable pulse generator replacements.

Lori Lonczak, MBA, RPh

JET Worldwide Enterprises Inc, in Stony Point, New York

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Digital Health Tool Offers Innovative Quantitative Fall Assessment Solution for Older Adults

Falls cost the US more than $50 billion annually, but platforms like CatchU, a transformative digital health tool, provide quantitative fall assessment that might significantly enhance the current standard of care for predicting falls.

Jessica Yi, MD

Resident, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University

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A Practical Approach to Chronic Immunosuppression in Myasthenia Gravis

A practical approach to initiating and tapering corticosteroids, and the considerations in the selection and monitoring parameters of steroid-sparing agents are crucial to the care of myasthenia gravis.

Sara Hantgan, BSI-C

Bachelor of Science in Information Candidate, University of Michigan

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Applying the Innovation Biodesign Framework to Promote Equity and Green Activity in Dementia Care

Lassell et al present a use case demonstrating the process of moving an unmet need to the “solution space” of the Innovation Biodesign Framework for addressing a healthcare challenge in a specific at-risk population: Alzheimer disease and AD-related dementias.

Kevin Chang, PharmD
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Wnt/β-catenin in Multiple Sclerosis: A Nuanced Approach to Remyelination

In this Neuropathways piece, Kevin Chang, PharmD, explores the complexities of remyelination in multiple sclerosis and the potential of Wnt/β-catenin signaling as a therapeutic target.

Mark Roskey, PhD
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Insights on Quanterix Simoa Assay to Diagnose Alzheimer Disease: Mark Roskey, PhD

The chief scientific officer at Quanterix gave a clinical overview on how the company’s Simoa platform enables ultrasensitive detection of neurodegeneration biomarkers in blood, transforming Alzheimer and Parkinson disease research. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Suketu Khandhar, MD
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Filling in the Care Management Gaps for Parkinson Disease With Software Technologies

StrivePD and Apple Watch continuously track motor symptoms, aiding neurologists in adjusting treatments for better patient outcomes.

Emily Spelbrink, MD, PhD
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NeuroVoices: Christina Briscoe, MD; Emily Spelbrink, MD, PhD, on Addressing Equity Gaps in Infantile Epileptic Spasms Syndrome

A pair of pediatric epileptologists highlight the systemic and patient level factors driving inequities in infantile epileptic spasms syndrome care and outline paths toward more equitable diagnosis and treatment.

Ashley Alex, MD

University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, The State University of New York

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Implementing Headache Training in Residency

Despite a tremendous burden regarding migraine-related disability and expenditure, headache disorders remain underdiagnosed and undertreated, and only a small percentage of patients report satisfaction with the treatment received.

Janis Miyasaki, MD, MEd, FRCPC, FAAN
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National Women Physicians Day: Janis Miyasaki, Neuropalliative Care, and Advancing Women Leadersip

Janis Miyasaki, MD, MEd, FRCPC, FAAN, a pioneer in neuropalliative care, provided clinical thoughts and perspectives on National Women Physicians Day and the ways to promote women leadership within the neurology field.

Katherine Wandersee
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CAR-T Cell Therapy: Firing Up the Engines as a Possible B-Cell Directed Treatment for MS

Known for his expertise in stem cell transplantation, Cleveland Clinic researcher Jeffrey Cohen, MD, shifted gears to discuss other cell-based therapies in his Whitaker Lecture at the CMSC Annual Meeting.

Jon Strum
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A Rationale and Step-by-Step Strategy for Including Care Partners in MS Care

Engaging care partners in multiple sclerosis treatment enhances patient outcomes and supports their well-being, fostering healthier care partnerships.

Heidi Schwarz, MD

Professor of Clinical Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center

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A Doctor Celebrates the Role of Nurse Practitioners in Providing the Highest Caliber Care

Heidi Schwarz, MD, offers her perspective on the role of advanced practice providers in clinical neurological care and the benefit that they provide to practices.

Michael Marmura, MD

Associate Professor; Director of Outpatient Operations, Jefferson Headache Center; Co-Chief, Division of Headache, Jefferson University Hospital

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Promise and Challenges of Targeting PACAP to Treat Migraine: Michael Marmura, MD

The director of outpatient care at Jefferson Headache Center weighed in on the future of PACAP as a migraine target and previewed upcoming innovations at the 2025 AHS Annual Meeting. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]