Movement Disorders

Donald Whiting, MD, chair of Allegheny Health Network’s Neurosciences Institute, provided insight on ADvance II, a multinational trial exploring the use of deep brain stimulation in patients with mild Alzheimer disease.

The chief training and education officer at the Parkinson’s Foundation provided perspective on a recently launched online program aimed at educating healthcare professionals. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

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Richard Williamson, MD, FAANS, a neurosurgeon at Allegheny Health Network, provided commentary on the explosion of technology in neurosurgery and how exoscopes ease the process.

Neurology News Network for the week ending January 28, 2023. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending January 27, 2023.

Take a look at 5 of the most-anticipated FDA pending approvals expected in 2023 that neurological researchers and clinicians should keep an eye out on.

Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with Robert A. Hauser, MD, MBA. [LISTEN TIME: 20 minutes]

After a follow-up of nearly 4 years, nearly half of the patients (n = 10) with baseline classification of cognitive IADL impairment and mild cognitive impairment converted to dementia.

Going forward, the company must provide safety and steady-state pharmacokinetic data on the 200 mg dose of IKT-148009, as well as continued measurement of visual acuity and examination of the cornea and lens.

Mesdopetam showed significant effects on the secondary end point of Unified Dyskinesia Rating Scale, an assessment of involuntary movements associated with long-term treatment with dopaminergic medication.

The phase 3 KINECT-HD study, which showed statistically significant differences from placebo in Total Maximal Chorea score, served as one of the main parts to valbenazine’s supplemental new drug application.

KM-819, a potent inhibitor of FAF1, a key regulatory protein in cell death pathways, is currently being assessed in a 2-part trial, with results expected to help guide a future 24-month study.

Similar to results at 24-months, findings showed improvements in patient outcomes with the SCS System including quality of life, functional ability, mood, and sleep.

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Test your neurology knowledge with NeurologyLive®'s weekly quiz series, featuring questions on a variety of clinical and historical neurology topics. This week's topic is genetic neurological disorders.

Neurology News Network for the week ending January 21, 2022. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending January 20, 2023.

Sacco, who also served as president of the American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association, succumbed to a brain tumor on January 17, 2023.

A systematic review revealed inconsistencies in the literature for assessing subjective cognitive complaints in cognitively normal patients with Parkinson disease.

Whether it is a standard of care that is practical but not often appreciated or an emerging treatment that can change the landscape of a devastating disease, neurology as a whole is fueled by hope, and that is a gift that keeps on giving.

Plain sulfonamide diuretics was identified as a drug chemical subgroup potentially inversely associated with Parkinson disease risk, while weaker signals included insulin and ß2-adrenergic agonists.

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The neurosurgeon at Allegheny Health Network detailed the potential for robotics in neurosurgery over the coming years, and the vast improvements in comfortability during these procedures. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Neurology News Network for the week ending January 14, 2022. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]