Movement Disorders

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending June 23, 2023.

Over a 12-week period, PTC518 showed a safe and tolerable profile, with significant reductions in mutant huntingtin protein and an overall trend towards lowering of neurofilament light levels.

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The assistant professor of occupational therapy at the New York Institute of Technology talked about educating patients with Parkinson disease about the importance of maintaining social participation for cognitive function at ATMRD 2023. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

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]

Patients with Parkinson disease who were inpatients had significant impacts on their length of stay, readmissions, and morbidity after hospitalization when administered contraindicated medications.

At AMTRD 2023, the graduate research assistant at Brown University talked about the prevalence of rapidly progressive dementia and cognition fluctuation in Parkinson disease as well as the effects of treatments for the condition. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Robert A. Hauser, MD, MBA, director of the Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center at the University of South Florida, provided insight on the therapeutic potential of IPX203, and why it adds flexibility to the treatment of Parkinson disease.

At AMTRD 2023, the movement disorder neurologist at the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Center of Silicon Valley talked about the current care landscape for Parkinson disease and improving on-time for patients experiencing OFF periods. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The nurse practitioner at the University of Southern California Keck Medical School provided insight on steps before deep brain stimulation and how they can impact outcomes for patients with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Pooled results of a post hoc analysis from phase 3 studies of amantadine (Gocovri; Supernus) suggest that the therapy offers increased good ON time, and in intervals that are more predictable for patients, compared with placebo.

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Data from the phase 3 KINECT-HD study of valbenazine (Neurocrine Biosciences) provided a keen understanding of the threshold for clinically meaningful improvement in TMC scores. The VMAT2 inhibitor showed promising gains for patients.

The panel of movement disorder specialists and dermatologists offered a framework of suggestions for the supervision of the most common infusion-site reaction associated with these therapies.

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Data from an interventional survey suggest that patients with a better understanding of social participation’s benefits may be more confident to participate in social situations and events.

A survey of more than 700 Parkinson disease caregivers highlighted the impact their role has on them emotionally, physically, and mentally, and pointed to several areas of need for support from the clinical community.

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The course director of ATMRD 2023 provided perspective on the notable strides made in the movement disorder field, including the significant progress made in drug delivery. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Preclinical findings show the potential of samelisant, a potent and orally active Histamine H3 receptor inverse agonist, as a potential treatment for patients with Parkinson disease who experience excessive daytime sleepiness.

The companies have noted that the decision was not made because of safety or efficacy data, but to refocus efforts on the ongoing phase 2b LUMA trial of BIIB122.

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With few neuropalliative care services available in the US, the University of Rochester stands as a prime example of how a successful program can transform patient care.

The clinical professor in the department of neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, emphasized the need to restrict trichloroethylene availability and the challenges in studying environmental factors associated with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

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