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Emerging Therapies in Movement Disorders and Chronic Care Management for Parkinson Disease: Safia Abdillahi, ACNP-BC, DNPThe 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]
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Hiding in Plain Sight: MS and Domestic Violence and AbuseWhen 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.
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Advancements in Minimally Invasive Epilepsy Surgery Techniques: Hai Sun, MD, PhDThe 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]
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Clinical Pearls for Management of Generalized Myasthenia GravisPanelists discuss how a multidisciplinary approach involving various specialists is crucial in managing generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), offering final insights and recommendations for health care professionals treating gMG patients.
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Reframing the Communication of Lifestyle Changes for Migraine Management: Elizabeth Seng, PhDThe 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]
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Understanding Race-Gender Associations in Insomnia Patterns and Late-Life Memory Trajectories: Afsara ZaheedThe 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]
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Burnout Among Healthcare Providers Affects Worker Quality of Life and Reduces Quality of Patient CareMany programs and activities at the 2023 CMSC Annual Meeting focused on burnout prevention and supporting the current and future MS care workforce.
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Assessing Phase 2 Data on Bepranemab’s Effect on Tau Accumulation and Cognitive Function: Matthew Barton, PhDThe 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]
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Unmet Needs and Advice for the Management of OFF Episodes in Parkinson DiseaseExpert 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.
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Mechanism Behind Ulixacaltamide to Treat Essential Tremor: Marcio SouzaThe 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]
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The Key Role of Early and Balanced Blood Pressure Control in ICH Management: Kara R. Melmed, MDThe clinical associate professor of neurology and neurosurgery at NYU Langone Health emphasized the importance of rapid, targeted blood pressure reduction and bundled care to improve outcomes in patients with intracerebral hemorrhage. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Differences Between Antiamyloid Therapies Lecanemab and Donanemab: Martin Sadowski, MD, PhDThe 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]
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Exploring the Role of Viruses and Immune Responses in Alzheimer Disease: Or Shemesh, PhDThe 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]
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Overview of Status Epilepticus and Prolonged Seizures in EpilepsyA panelist discusses how early recognition and intervention in prolonged seizures and status epilepticus are essential to prevent neuronal injury, reduce long-term complications, and improve overall quality of life for patients.
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Clinical Trial Experiences Managing Adverse Events in Gene Therapy for DMD: Natalie L. Goedeker, CPNPAt 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]
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Expanding Research on MS Diagnosis Disclosure and Long-Term Impacts: Anne Kever, PhDThe 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.
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The Classification, Management, and Future Directions of Neonatal Seizures: Elissa Yozawitz, MDThe 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]
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Applying the Innovation Biodesign Framework to Promote Equity and Green Activity in Dementia CareLassell 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.
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Episode 138: Training the Next Generation of Neurology Nurse PractitionersMind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with Daniel Harrison, MD. [LISTEN TIME: 20 minutes]
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Advice for Managing MSJoseph R. Berger, MD, and Fred D. Lublin, MD, offer advice to community physicians and neurologists in managing patients with multiple sclerosis.
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A New Approach to Communicating Hydrocephalus: An Overdue OpportunityA 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.
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Reducing OFF Time in Parkinson Disease With SPN-830 Infusion Therapy: Julie Pilitsis, MD, PhD, MBAThe 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]
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Using a Blood Collection Device to Advance Genetic Research in Parkinson Disease: James Beck, PhD & Ben Casavant, PhDThe 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]
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A Changing Clinical Landscape: Promising Therapeutic Avenues in the Treatment of DIPG and Other Diffuse Midline GliomasA 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.
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Transformation of Rett Syndrome Research With the Emergence of Adult Data: Walter E. Kaufmann, MDThe 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]
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Understanding Differences in B-Cell Depleting Medications for MS: Kristin Galetta, MD, MSEdThe 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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Promising Disease-Modifying Therapies in Parkinson DiseaseDespite years of use of gold-standard therapy levodopa, therapeutic development in Parkinson disease has advanced rapidly and expanded to numerous novel pathways and targets.
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Promising Innovative Gene Therapy for APOE4 Homozygous Alzheimer Disease: R. Nolan Townsend; Sandi See Tai, MD; Kim G. Johnson, MDA trio of experts talked about Lexeo Therapeutics’ LX1001 gene therapy trial that demonstrated promising safety and biomarker effects in patients with early-stage Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Capabilities of Stem Cell Transplantation vs Other Relapsing MS Therapies: Tomas Kalincik, MD, PhDThe professor of neurology and biostatistician at University of Melbourne and Royal Melbourne Hospital spoke on stem cell transplantation in patients with MS and its effectiveness in comparison with other traditional approaches. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
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The Partnership Between MT2020+ and Medtronic: Dileep Yavagal, MD, and Dan VolzThe professor of clinical neurology at University of Miami and MT2020+ chair, and president of Medtronic's Neurovascular Business discussed the effort to improve global accessibility of mechanical thrombectomy.
