Authors


Maria Cristina Ospina, MD

Latest:

Adoption of Subcutaneous Infusion Systems in Clinical Practice for Parkinson Disease

Panelists discuss how medical professionals have incorporated continuous subcutaneous infusion systems into their clinical practice.


Virendra Mishra, PhD

Latest:

Virendra Mishra, PhD: Previous Data on Parkinson Disease Dementia

The Cleveland Clinic researcher discussed the unknowns about Parkinson disease dementia and what has been previously observed in clinical studies.


Phil Jochelson, MD

Latest:

Building a Greater Knowledge Profile of Sodium Oxybate Treatment for Narcolepsy: Phil Jochelson, MD

The therapeutic head for Clinical Development Neuroscience at Jazz Pharmaceuticals discussed how sodium oxybate has evolved over the years and the educational aspects of cardiovascular implications patients and clinicians should be aware of. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Klaus Romero, MD, MS, FCP

Latest:

Identifying Impactful Biomarkers of Alzheimer Disease: Sudhir Sivakumaran, PhD; Klaus Romero, MD, MS, FCP

The duo from the Critical Path Institute detailed the thought process behind evaluating the importance of specific biomarkers and their relation to disability progression in Alzheimer disease.


Safia Abdillahi, ACNP-BC, DNP

Latest:

Emerging Therapies in Movement Disorders and Chronic Care Management for Parkinson Disease: Safia Abdillahi, ACNP-BC, DNP

The nurse practitioner in the movement disorder division at Georgetown University Hospital discussed differences in available therapies for movement disorders versus multiple sclerosis and using a chronic care management model in Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Helen Ford, MD, MBChB Hons, FRCP

Latest:

Hiding in Plain Sight: MS and Domestic Violence and Abuse

When looking at the intersection of MS and domestic abuse, one can find hidden challenges and a need for innovative efforts to support vulnerable patients and survivors.


Hai Sun, MD, PhD

Latest:

Advancements in Minimally Invasive Epilepsy Surgery Techniques: Hai Sun, MD, PhD

The associate professor of neurosurgery at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School talked about minimally invasive techniques and neurostimulation strategies to make epilepsy surgery safer and more effective. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]


Nicholas J. Silvestri, MD, FAAN

Latest:

Expanding Myasthenia Gravis Treatment With Newly Approved Therapy Nipocalimab: Nicholas J. Silvestri, MD, FAAN

The professor of neurology at the University of Buffalo talked about the clinical promise of nipocalimab and its role in broadening treatment options for patients with myasthenia gravis, including adolescents. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]


Elizabeth K. Seng, PhD

Latest:

Reframing the Communication of Lifestyle Changes for Migraine Management: Elizabeth Seng, PhD

The associate professor at Yeshiva University and Albert Einstein College of Medicine explored the challenge of discussing lifestyle changes for patients with migraine, noting that lifestyle modifications can be a valuable addition to migraine treatment. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Afsara Zaheed

Latest:

Understanding Race-Gender Associations in Insomnia Patterns and Late-Life Memory Trajectories: Afsara Zaheed

The graduate student at the University of Michigan provided insight on her study examining longitudinal patterns of difficulty initiating sleep and their associations with subsequent memory trajectories among different races and genders. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Shauna Brady BN, MN, CNN(C), NCA, MSCN

Latest:

Burnout Among Healthcare Providers Affects Worker Quality of Life and Reduces Quality of Patient Care

Many programs and activities at the 2023 CMSC Annual Meeting focused on burnout prevention and supporting the current and future MS care workforce.


Matthew Barton, PhD

Latest:

Assessing Phase 2 Data on Bepranemab’s Effect on Tau Accumulation and Cognitive Function: Matthew Barton, PhD

The head of global clinical development for immunology/bone at UCB talked about findings presented at CTAD 2024 from the phase 2 trial assessing bepranemab in Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Sanjay Iyer, MD

Latest:

Unmet Needs and Advice for the Management of OFF Episodes in Parkinson Disease

Expert neurologists provide insight on unmet needs, challenges to improve access to care, and highlight clinical pearls for the management of OFF episodes in Parkinson disease.


Marcio Souza

Latest:

Mechanism Behind Ulixacaltamide to Treat Essential Tremor: Marcio Souza

The president and chief executive officer at Praxis Precision Medicine provided clinical insight on the promising build of ulixacaltamide, an investigational, selective agent in development for essential tremor. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Kara R. Melmed, MD

Latest:

Tailoring Precision Medicine Treatment of Hemorrhagic Stroke Through Predictive Models: Kara R. Melmed, MD

The clinical associate professor of neurology and neurosurgery at NYU Langone talked about the promise of machine learning in identifying patients at high risk for hematoma expansion to guide care. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]


Martin Sadowski, MD, PhD

Latest:

Differences Between Antiamyloid Therapies Lecanemab and Donanemab: Martin Sadowski, MD, PhD

The professor of neurology, psychiatry, and pharmacology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine commented on the differences in mechanisms and clinical trial data between lecanemab and donanemab. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Or Shemesh, PhD

Latest:

Exploring the Role of Viruses and Immune Responses in Alzheimer Disease: Or Shemesh, PhD

The assistant professor at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem School of Pharmacy discussed how the brain microbiome may contribute to Alzheimer through interactions with immune responses and proteins. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Pavel Klein, MD, FAAN, FAES

Latest:

Advancing REST in Epilepsy with Staccato Alprazolam

A panelist discusses how the phase 2b ENGAGE-E-001 study highlights Staccato alprazolam as an effective and well-tolerated option for rapid seizure termination, emphasizing its quick onset of action and potential benefits, while also cautioning about adverse effects such as sedation and respiratory depression in certain patients.


Natalie L. Goedeker, CPNP

Latest:

Clinical Trial Experiences Managing Adverse Events in Gene Therapy for DMD: Natalie L. Goedeker, CPNP

At the 2023 MDA Conference, a neurology nurse practitioner in the Neuromuscular Division at Washington University in St. Louis talked about adverse event management of gene therapies in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]


Anne Kever, PhD

Latest:

Expanding Research on MS Diagnosis Disclosure and Long-Term Impacts: Anne Kever, PhD

The postdoctoral researcher at Columbia University discussed the long-term plans to gain a better understanding of MS diagnosis disclosure and how it can impact other qualities of life.


Elissa Yozawitz, MD

Latest:

The Classification, Management, and Future Directions of Neonatal Seizures: Elissa Yozawitz, MD

The associate professor of neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine talked about a review on neonatal seizures recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Prabhat Gottipati

Latest:

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.


Daniel Harrison, MD

Latest:

Episode 138: Training the Next Generation of Neurology Nurse Practitioners

Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with Daniel Harrison, MD. [LISTEN TIME: 20 minutes]


Kristen Krysko, MD

Latest:

Advice for Managing MS

Joseph R. Berger, MD, and Fred D. Lublin, MD, offer advice to community physicians and neurologists in managing patients with multiple sclerosis.


Carl B. Heilman, MD

Latest:

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.


Julie Pilitsis, MD, PhD, MBA

Latest:

Reducing OFF Time in Parkinson Disease With SPN-830 Infusion Therapy: Julie Pilitsis, MD, PhD, MBA

The chair of neurosurgery at the University of Arizona talked about the newly approved infusion therapy that offers continuous medication delivery to improve both motor and non-motor symptoms in Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Ben Casavant, PhD

Latest:

Using a Blood Collection Device to Advance Genetic Research in Parkinson Disease: James Beck, PhD & Ben Casavant, PhD

The chief scientific officer of the Parkinson’s Foundation and chief executive officer of Tasso discussed their company partnership to expand and accelerate genetic research in Parkinson Disease. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]


Umberto Tosi, MD

Latest:

A Changing Clinical Landscape: Promising Therapeutic Avenues in the Treatment of DIPG and Other Diffuse Midline Gliomas

A duo of experts from Weill Cornell Medicine talked about the advancements made in diffuse midline gliomas research and clinical trials that may offer new hope for improving its historically poor prognosis.


Walter E. Kaufmann, MD

Latest:

Transformation of Rett Syndrome Research With the Emergence of Adult Data: Walter E. Kaufmann, MD

The adjunct professor of human genetics at Emory University School of Medicine discussed previous research on Rett syndrome that initially provided crucial insight on the neuromuscular condition in adult populations. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]


Kristin Galetta, MD, MSEd

Latest:

Understanding Differences in B-Cell Depleting Medications for MS: Kristin Galetta, MD, MSEd

The professor of neurology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital discussed her presentation on B-cell depleting therapies such as ocrelizumab and ofatumumab for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

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