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March 13th 2019

Head of NCI Ned Sharpless Named Acting FDA Commissioner

Ned Sharpless, MD, the director of the National Cancer Institute, has been named to the position of acting FDA Commissioner. The announcement was made just a week after the current commissioner, Scott Gottlieb, MD, announced his plans to resign in early April.

March 9th 2019

Gottlieb Resignation, Priority Review Granted to Galcanezumab for Prevention of Episodic Cluster Headache, Neurologists Treating MS Deviate From DMT Use

By NeurologyLive® Staff

March 8th 2019

In Intractable Epilepsy, Stereoelectroencephalography Shows Success Over Subdural Implants

By Matt Hoffman

March 7th 2019

Advances in Deep Brain Stimulation for Epilepsy

By Heidi Anne Duerr, MPH

March 6th 2019

Scott Gottlieb, MD, Resigns as FDA Commissioner

By Jenna Payesko

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Jerome Engel, Jr., MD, PhD on Referring Patients to Epilepsy Centers

Robert S. Fisher, MD, PhD: What Will an Epilepsy Physician Be Doing in the Future?

Lynn Liu, MD: When Should We Measure Antiepileptic Blood Levels?

Anup D. Patel, MD: Long-Term Use of CBD in Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome

Confounding Outcomes in Alzheimer, AFib and Dementia Risk, Cognitive Issues in Epilepsy, and MRI Imaging

Kate Davis, MD, MSTR: Referring Patients to An Epileptologist

Kate Davis, MD, MSTR: Cognitive Issues In Epilepsy

XEN496 for KCNQ2 Epileptic Encephalopathy, the State of Acute Stroke Care, and Ocrelizumab's Success

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Striking the Right Nerve: Managing Cancer Associated LEMS in Lung Cancer Patients

Anne Chiang, MD, PhD; J. Douglas Miles, MD, PhD, FAAN; Suma Satti, MD

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Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection: Improving Diagnosis and Care for Adolescent Myasthenia Gravis Patients – A New Frontier

Abigail N. Schwaede, MD; Emmanuelle (Noelle) Tiongson, MD

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A New Era in NMOSD Treatment: Optimizing Therapeutic Transitions and Reducing Patient Burden

Shamik Bhattacharyya, MD, MS, FAAN; Mirla Avila, MD; Dean Wingerchuk, MD

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PER Podcast™: Maximizing the Multidisciplinary Care Outcomes of Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

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PER Podcast™: Best Strategies for Approaching the Diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

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Shining a Light on an Ultra-Rare Disease – A Closer Look at Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency (TK2d)

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Addressing the Challenges in Determining Pediatric Brain Death

ByMatt Hoffman

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The pediatric critical care medicine attending physician in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia spoke about how physicians can better address brain death in pediatric patients.

Antiepileptic Drugs Not Linked to an Increased Risk of Dementia

ByJenna Payesko

February 21st 2019

AED use was not significantly associated with dementia risk in patients followed by general practitioners and neuropsychiatrists, however, the potential harmful effects of levetiracetam generic brands on cognition should be further investigated.

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Daniel M. Goldenholz, MD, PhD: Assessing the Risk for SUDEP

Dan Barber, MBA: Advantages of Diazepam Buccal Soluble Film Formulation

Jerome Engel, Jr., MD, PhD on Referring Patients to Epilepsy Centers

Robert S. Fisher, MD, PhD: What Will an Epilepsy Physician Be Doing in the Future?

Lynn Liu, MD: When Should We Measure Antiepileptic Blood Levels?

Anup D. Patel, MD: Long-Term Use of CBD in Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome

Confounding Outcomes in Alzheimer, AFib and Dementia Risk, Cognitive Issues in Epilepsy, and MRI Imaging

Kate Davis, MD, MSTR: Referring Patients to An Epileptologist

Kate Davis, MD, MSTR: Cognitive Issues In Epilepsy

XEN496 for KCNQ2 Epileptic Encephalopathy, the State of Acute Stroke Care, and Ocrelizumab's Success

CME Content

Unlocking the Future of Glioma Care: Integrating Recent Advances to Personalize Treatment

Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection™: Pediatric Myasthenia Gravis—Current Treatment and Emerging Concepts

Mind Moments™: Optimizing Management for Patients with Generalized Myasthenia Gravis

SimulatED™: Understanding the Role of Genetic Testing in Patient Selection for Anti-Amyloid Therapy

Cases and Conversations™: Navigating the Complexities of Managing Myasthenia Gravis in Pediatric and Pregnant Patient Populations

Identifying and Treating CIDP in the Modern Era

Cases and Conversations™: Little Voices, Big Challenges – Comprehensive Care for Pediatric Spinal Muscular Atrophy

A Breath of Strength: Managing Cancer Associated LEMS and Lung Cancer as One

Striking the Right Nerve: Managing Cancer Associated LEMS in Lung Cancer Patients

Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection: Improving Diagnosis and Care for Adolescent Myasthenia Gravis Patients – A New Frontier

A New Era in NMOSD Treatment: Optimizing Therapeutic Transitions and Reducing Patient Burden

PER Podcast™: Maximizing the Multidisciplinary Care Outcomes of Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

PER Podcast™: Best Strategies for Approaching the Diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

PER Postgame™: Updates from ANNA in the Management of IgA Nephropathy

Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection: Turning a New Leaf in Acute Pain Management – How Recent Advancements Impact the Treatment Paradigm

Shining a Light on an Ultra-Rare Disease – A Closer Look at Thymidine Kinase 2 Deficiency (TK2d)

Identifying and Treating Generalized Myasthenia Gravis in the Modern Era

Addressing Unmet Needs for Patients With Spinal Muscular Atrophy—Understanding Patient Challenges and Management Approaches

Rewiring Recovery: Evidence-Based Approaches to Managing Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Visualizing the Role of Dystrophin Dysregulation as a Therapeutic Target in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and MD STARnet

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Overcoming Adherence Issues in Epileptic Encephalopathies

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Role of Extended-Release Formulations in Epilepsy

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Parting Advice on Managing Patients With Epilepsy

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Epilepsy: Transitioning From Pediatric to Adult Care

Epilepsy: Recommendations on Discontinuing Therapy

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Extended Release Formulation's Role in Treating Epilepsy

Best Practices in Therapy Selection for Epilepsy

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Epilepsy Management: Gauging Limitations of Guidelines

Further Establishing a Treatment Threshold in Epilepsy

When to Initiate Therapy in Patients With Epilepsy

An Unmet Need in Epilepsy? Diagnostic/Prognostic Biomarkers

Prominent Goals of Therapy in Epilepsy Management

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Evolving Knowledge of Epilepsy Incidence and Etiology

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