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Transforming the Landscape of Parkinson Disease Care Through Patient-Centric Focus

Michael Soileau, MD, FAAN, talked about a panel of specialists who discussed the evolution and multidisciplinary treatment of Parkinson disease, emphasizing patient-centered care and advanced therapeutic options.

Episode 120: Improving Gait in Multiple Sclerosis Through the Neural Sleeve

Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with Douglas Wajda, PhD. [LISTEN TIME: 13 minutes]

Advances in Therapeutic Management for Parkinson Disease and Essential Tremor

Anvi Gadani, MD, assistant clinical professor of medicine at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, discussed surgical and device-guided therapies for managing advanced Parkinson disease and essential tremor.

NeuroVoices: David Shprecher, DO, MSci, FAAN, on Current and Future Directions in Biomarker Testing for Atypical Parkinsonism

The director of movement disorders at the Banner Sun Health Research Institute talked about recent, promising advancements for diagnosing atypical Parkinsonian disorders and the questions that remain.

Potential of BTK Inhibitors for Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: Patricia K. Coyle, MD

The professor of neurology at Stony Brook Medicine talked about the promising potential in ongoing studies assessing BTK inhibitors as treatment for primary progressive multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Optimizing Localization in Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis: Aliza Ben-Zacharia, PhD, DNP, ANP-BC, FAAN

The assistant professor at Hunter College talked about the approach of localization to prevent misdiagnoses of multiple sclerosis and ensure patients receive appropriate treatment. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

A Comprehensive Program to Enhance Inpatient Care for Patients With Parkinson Disease

Patricia Clark, CNP, a nurse practitioner at the Cleveland Clinic, talked about a specialized program for hospitalized patients with Parkinson disease that aligns hospital protocols with home medication regimens to improve care.

Streamlining MS Diagnosis and Treatment Through Effective Localization: Aliza Ben-Zacharia, PhD, DNP, ANP-BC, FAAN

The assistant professor at Hunter College talked about how to effectively diagnose and treat multiple sclerosis through localization and active listening of the patient's history and symptoms. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

Promoting Early Rehabilitation and Wellness for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: Kathy Zackowski, PhD, OTR

The associate vice president of research at National MS Society talked about proactive and early referral to rehabilitation services to effectively manage multiple sclerosis symptoms from the outset. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Overviewing the XYLO Study and Low-Sodium Oxybate’s Impact on Blood Pressure: Phil Jochelson

The therapeutic head for Clinical Development Neuroscience at Jazz Pharmaceuticals provided clinical insight on a new study evaluating the effect of switching from high- to low-sodium oxybate on blood pressure. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Future Research Efforts in Aging MS

Understanding Epigenetic and Biologic Aging in Multiple Sclerosis

Advances in Multifaceted Drug Approaches for Dementia in Movement Disorders: Charbel Moussa, MBBS, PhD

The associate professor of neurology at Georgetown University Medical Center talked about innovative treatments for dementia in movement disorders that target multiple mechanisms to effectively modify the disease. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

NeuroVoices: Kelly Papesh, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, on Understanding Patient Silence for Movement Disorder Concerns in the Clinical Setting

The executive director of the Association of Movement Disorder Advanced Practice Providers talked about a recent survey highlighting why patients with movement disorders may withhold critical health information from their providers.

Emerging Promise of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Neurological Disease Treatment: Charbel Moussa, MBBS, PhD

The associate professor of neurology at Georgetown University Medical Center talked about the potential of tyrosine kinase inhibitors in treating neurodegenerative diseases. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

The Importance of Open Communication in Patient Care: Kelly Papesh, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

The executive director of the Association of Movement Disorder Advanced Practice Providers discussed how effective patient care in movement disorders can lead to better management and treatment outcomes. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Improving Medication Management and Education of Parkinson Disease in Hospital Settings: Patricia Clark, CNP

The nurse practitioner at the Cleveland Clinic talked about findings from a recent study focused on enhancing medication management and education for patients with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The Challenges and Innovations in Parkinson Treatment: Michael Soileau, MD, FAAN

The movement disorder specialist at Texas Movement Disorder Specialists talked about the complexities and advancements in treating Parkinson disease, emphasizing the need for strategic and aggressive treatment approaches despite administrative burdens. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Importance of Informed Patient Conversations Regarding Subcutaneous Infusion Pumps for PD: Anvi Gadani, MD

The assistant clinical professor of medicine at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital highlighted the need for clinicians to maintain informed, open-minded discussions about therapeutic options. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

Cladribine and Other Agents in Aging Multiple Sclerosis

Impacts of Health Care-Related Social Determinants of Health

Assessing Long-Term Benefit of Eptinezumab for Chronic Migraine: Amaal Starling, MD, FAHS, FAAN

The associate professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine discussed findings from a post-hoc analysis of the phase 3 PREVAIL study presented at AHS 2024 assessing eptinezumab in patients with chronic migraine. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Building a Vibrant Community of Neurology Educators: Tracey Milligan, MD, MS, FAAN, FANA, FAES

The professor and chair of neurology at New York Medical College discussed her extensive involvement in neurology education and the recent efforts to enhance neurology education through various programs. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Cleveland Clinic's Parkinson Disease Inpatient Program Improves Patient Outcomes

The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Parkinson's Inpatient Program is a proactive, multidisciplinary intervention aimed to enhance the quality and safety of care for hospitalized patients with Parkinson disease.

Episode 118: Gaining Patient Perspectives on the Impact of Narcolepsy

Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with Anne Marie Morse, DO, FAAN. [LISTEN TIME: 18 minutes]

Managing Wearing Off Effect in High-Efficacy Disease-Modifying Therapies

Pitolisant Reduces Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Fatigue in Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1

Additional data of a phase 2 study presented at the 2024 SLEEP Annual Meeting demonstrated that pitolisant significantly improved in secondary end points among patients with myotonic dystrophy type 1.

Treatment Decisions With Stable MS

Istradefylline Shows Promising Effects as Treatment for Tremor in Parkinson Disease

Istradefylline led to significant reductions in tremor and motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson disease over 24 weeks.

Continuous Subcutaneous Apomorphine Infusion Sustains Efficacy in Phase 3 InfusON Trial