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Mary Ann Picone, MD, FAAN, FACP, provides a summary of her time at the recently held 2024 CMSC Annual Meeting.

Neal K. Shah, CEO of CareYaya Health Technologies, discussed the groundbreaking potential of AI-powered music therapy in revolutionizing dementia care, offering personalized interventions that can improve quality of life.

Bryant Robinson, senior manager of government relations at the National MS Society, discussed how telehealth access has become vital for patients with multiple sclerosis who often lack nearby specialist care.

Anaya, a young woman with myasthenia gravis, discusses her challenges and triumphs living with a rare disease. She shares her personal story of advocacy and community, finding strength in the disease's impact on her independence and identity.

StrivePD and Apple Watch continuously track motor symptoms, aiding neurologists in adjusting treatments for better patient outcomes.

Neal K. Shah, CEO of CareYaya Health Technologies, discussed how sleep apnea and cognitive decline may be interrelated and disproportionately affecting minoritized populations.

Steven Shapiro, MD, medical director for Stroke Services at RWJBarnabas Health’s Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, highlighted some of the reasons why stroke occurs in younger adults under the age of 45 and the risk factors as well as preventative measures this population should be aware of.

Glioblastoma, a highly aggressive brain cancer, presents substantial treatment challenges necessitating innovative therapies and interdisciplinary research to improve patient outcomes.

Crystal, a patient living with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and one of the faces of the Shining Through CIDP awareness campaign, discussed the diagnostic challenges associated with the rare disease.

Neal K. Shah, CEO of CareYaya Health Technologies, discussed how the lack of diverse data in neuroscience, particularly for African American and minority populations, will limit the ability of AI to equitably diagnose dementia early across all populations

Neal K. Shah, CEO of CareYaya Health Technologies, discussed how Apple's expected announcement of new iPads with OLED displays could revolutionize cognitive health and dementia care for older adults.

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.

Neal K. Shah, CEO of CareYaya Health Technologies, discussed how emerging neurotechnology, such as mobile EEG devices paired with customized AI and machine learning models, is poised to transform the fight against dementia.

Kenneth Ngo, MD, medical director for the Brain Injury Program at Brooks Rehabilitation’s 3 inpatient hospitals, highlighted how cotreatment between music therapy and physical therapy can significantly improve the overall quality of life for patients with Parkinson disease.

Larry Gifford, a patient living with Parkinson Disease and president of the PD Avengers, discussed sleep issues and nighttime symptoms faced by millions of patients with the disease worldwide.

Neal K. Shah, CEO of CareYaya Health Technologies, an AI innovator in neurological care, discussed how technology is poised to transform the fight against Parkinson, with the potential to improve millions of lives and advance health equity.

Elizabeth Miller, MA, the manager of health literacy at the National MS Society, discussed the impact of health literacy in the multiple sclerosis community.

Grace Griesbach, PhD, the national director of clinical research for Centre for Neuro Skills, discussed the impact of REM sleep on memory following traumatic brain injury and the importance of considering sex as a biological variable.

It’s hard to be in medicine at the moment, and one day’s recognition is not enough. As your peer, I honor my fellow physicians today and every day.

In a paradigm with many options, once multiple sclerosis is confirmed as a patient’s diagnosis, physicians are left with 1 question: What do we choose for long-term treatment?

Transgender and gender-diverse patients have unique neurological considerations, but often, neurologists are unaware of the needs that are specific to this community.

Four neurologists treating patients with epilepsy share their experience in and out of the clinic tackling issues of access for their patients.

This complex waste clearance pathway within the CNS plays a crucial role in maintaining brain homeostasis, as a mechanism of protein waste removal alongside autophagy and protein aggregate ubiquitination.

Bijoy E. John, MD, founder and medical director of Sleep Wellness Clinics of America (Nashville) and Sleep Fix Academy, discussed the health risks associated with daylight saving time changes.

Rare Disease Day raises awareness for rare disorders, highlighting challenges, improving detection, and fostering collaboration for treatment advancements.

Caroline Just, MD, reflects on the challenges of diagnosing and treating rare neurological diseases, urging for improved education, collaboration, and research efforts.

Alexander Scheer, MD, medical director at Scheer Medical Wellness, provided his medical perspective on insomnia in the clinical practice of sleep medicine.

A systematic approach to understanding the needs of the caregiving youth—a growing and less-studied population of caregivers—is needed to better tailor interventions, provide support, and improve care to patients and their families.