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Bidirectionality of the Relaunched Myasthenia Gravis Patient Registry: Paul Strumph, MDThe lead of the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Global Myasthenia Gravis Patient Registry spoke on 2 additional attributes of the patient registry. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Multiple Sclerosis Care During a PandemicJoin Ahmed Obeidat, MD, PhD; Anne Cross, MD; and Gloria von Geldern, MD, for the third program in this series, where they offer insight from neurology specialists on applying lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic into clinical practice when managing patients with multiple sclerosis.
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Addressing the Greatest Needs in ALS: Calaneet Balas, MSc, MBAThe president and chief executive officer of The ALS Association provided insight on the most pressing needs for patients with ALS and the organization’s focus going forward. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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The Use of Molecular Testing in Limb Girdle Muscular Dystrophy: Douglas Sproule, MD, MScThe chief medical officer at ML Bio Solutions spoke about the advances in neuromuscular diseases such as limb girdle muscular dystrophy at the 2023 MDA Conference. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Christian Meisel, MD, PhD: Treatment Landscape for Seizure Forecasting DevicesThe neurologist from Universitätsmedizin Berlin and Berlin Institute of Health provided his insight on the reasons for the limited number of FDA-approved seizure forecasting devices.
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Addressing the Current State of Care, Pipeline in NMOSD: Melanie Truong-Le, DO, ODThe neuro-ophthalmologist at UT Southwestern further discussed the high cost of treatment for patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder and the need to improve access to care.
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The Science of Sleep Health and Romantic Relationships: Wendy Troxel, PhDFor Valentine’s Day, the senior behavioral scientist at the RAND Corporation talked about the significance of sleep health and romantic relationships [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Choosing Therapies for Patients With MS: Devon Conway, MDThe staff neurologist in the Neurological Institute’s Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research at Cleveland Clinic outlined the process of choosing a therapy for patients with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Advanced Parkinson Disease: Looking AheadPanelists look ahead in the management of advanced Parkinson disease and discuss the promise of different investigational therapies.
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AUPN 2022 Spring Chairs Session: Simulations for Training in NeurologyDavid 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]
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Importance of Establishing Healthy Eating Habits in Epilepsy: Orrin Devinsky, MDThe director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at NYU Langone discussed the importance of healthy eating habits and whether all individuals with epilepsy should consider dieting early in their life. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Clinical Pearls for the Management of MSExpert neurologists emphasize the importance of conversations around patient lifestyle, mental health, and comorbid conditions as keys to improve care for MS.
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SRNA Roundtable Discussion: Diagnosis, Presentation, and Treatment Decision Differences Among Rare Neuroimmune DisordersExperts such as Brenda Banwell, MD; Sean Pittock, MD; and Michael Levy, MD, PhD, cover topics related to differences in rare neuroimmune disorders, how they're approached and treated.
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Newborn Screening Awareness Month: Understanding the Impact of Newborn Screening for SMAAdvocacy organization Cure SMA provides insight on the importance of continuing to push for standardized newborn screening and how it can positively impact outcomes in SMA.
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Expanding the Biomarker Panel in MS: Jens Kuhle, MD, PhDThe senior physician and head of the Multiple Sclerosis Centre at University Hospital Basel spoke about his partnership with Octave and their work assessing and validating biomarkers for use in multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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SARS-CoV-2 May Alter Blood-Brain Barrier FunctionThere is no evidence yet that SARS-CoV-2 can pass the blood-brain barrier, though its effects on the barrier may be intensified in those with dementia.
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Future Research Objectives and Questions for Radiologically Isolated Syndrome: Darin Okuda, MD, FAAN, FANAThe director of Neuroinnovation and Multiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology Imaging Program at UT Southwestern Medical Center discussed ways to build off the ARISE study and the unanswered questions regarding radiologically isolated syndrome. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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The Endocannabinoid System and its Relationship to Migraine: Tally Largent-Milnes, PhDThe assistant professor of pharmacology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson shared her insight into the endocannabinoid system and its therapeutic potential in treating migraine. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Muscular Dystrophy Association: A Hybrid Conference Featuring the Latest Advances in Neuromuscular Research, Therapy, and Clinical CareThe Muscular Dystrophy Association's annual meeting will take place in-person and virtually in Nashville, Tennessee, on March 13-16, with more than 950 in-person attendees and 130 presenters.
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Prescribing Psychical Activity Regimens in Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Jacqueline Montes, PT, EdDThe associate professor of rehabilitation and regenerative medicine at Columbia University Medical Center discussed the ways clinicians go about properly prescribing exercise regimens for patients with spinal muscular atrophy. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Redefining the Understanding of Alzheimer Disease and Its Pathology: Ralph Nixon, MD, PhDThe professor of psychiatry and cell biology at NYU Langone provided commentary on new findings which challenge traditional theories on the root of Alzheimer disease and how it is targeted. [WATCH TIME: 17 minutes]
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Advanced Imaging for Extended Stroke TreatmentWith many patients presenting with an unknown time of last known well, establishing a tissue window using advanced imaging techniques may allow for more effective intervention and better outcomes.
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Monitoring Progression in Multiple Sclerosis: Stephen Rao, PhD, ABPP-CnThe Ralph and Luci Schey Chair and Director of the Schey Center for Cognitive Neuroimaging at Cleveland Clinic discussed his investigations into improving the MSPT.
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Expanding Knowledge, Treatment Options on Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: Paula K. Schweitzer, PhDThe director of research at St. Luke’s Sleep Medicine and Research Center discussed the current treatment landscape for excessive daytime sleepiness and how solriamfetol plays a role.
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Discussing Preventative Migraine Lifestyle Changes with PatientsDr Andrew Charles shares how he eases patient anxieties over lifestyle changes for preventive migraine therapy.
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Future Implications, Outlook of New CDC Developmental Milestone Guidelines: Paul Lipkin, MDThe director of medical outpatient services at the Kennedy Krieger Institute discussed the long-term effects of the updated developmental milestone guidelines and the need to judge children based on the 75th percentile. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]
