Latest Conference Coverage

At the 2025 STARS Research and Education Conference, the assistant professor of neurobiology and behavior at SUNY Stony Brook University discussed the current understanding of stuttering. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

New research highlights daridorexant's effectiveness in improving sleep for women experiencing insomnia during menopause, showcasing significant benefits in sleep quality.

The CEO and co-founder of LSVT Global talked about how evidence-based therapies like LSVT LOUD and LSVT BIG can improve speech and movement in patients with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The director of the Adult Genetic Epilepsy Program at the University of Toronto shared “back-to-school” guidance on best practices in helping young patients with epilepsy transition to adult care.

At AHS 2025, the assistant professor of neurology at Wake Forest Baptist Atrium Health discussed clinical interventions for women with enlarged breast who experience headache. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

In this seventh episode, Cohen outlined emerging Alzheimer therapies targeting amyloid, tau, and inflammation, highlighting novel antibody approaches, genetic knockdown strategies, and repurposed GLP-1 receptor agonists. Supported by Eli Lilly.

In this sixth episode, Cohen discussed aligning patient expectations with the goals of antiamyloid antibody treatment, emphasizing disease slowing, eligibility factors, and real-world satisfaction data. Supported by Eli Lilly.

A recent study reveals dual orexin receptor agonists (DORAs) show significantly lower abuse potential compared to traditional insomnia medications.

The vice president of scientific engagement at the Alzheimer's Association shared data presented at AAIC 2025 from the phase 3 U.S. POINTER study among patients at risk for dementia. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

In this fourth episode, Sharon Cohen, MD, FRCPC, talked about key differences between lecanemab and donanemab in terms of eligibility requirements to the receive the treatment. Supported by Eli Lilly.

Experts noted that the Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome Foundation is a welcoming platform for collaboration, research advancement, and career development in the field. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

New findings presented at the 2025 International Epilepsy Conference indicated that cenobamate may provide benefits beyond seizure control in patients with uncontrolled focal-onset seizures.

Experts discussed strategies to improve LGS clinical trial design, better understand comorbidities in rare epilepsies, and foster collaboration across stakeholders. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Experts discussed gaps in LGS research, including biomarker development, sleep assessment, and early intervention strategies to improve diagnosis and outcomes for patients. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

Experts underscored that stakeholder collaboration, including clinicians, caregivers, and industry partners, can play a critical role in advancing understanding and management of LGS. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Experts discussed initiatives to standardize data collection, expand registries, and empower families in advancing care for Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Experts highlighted the need for clearer treatment sequencing and improved transition of care for patients with LGS from childhood to adulthood. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The laureate professor at the University of Melbourne detailed the design and promising results of the PACIFIC trial of bexicaserin, an agent in development for epileptic encephalopathies. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The vice president of scientific engagement at the Alzheimer's Association discussed new data on amyloid-targeting therapies, expanded diagnostic tools, and emerging clinical guidelines for Alzheimer disease presented at AAIC 2025. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Amaal Starling, MD, FAHS, FAAN, associate professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, shared data recently presented at AHS 2025 showing that eptinezumab extended the time between migraine attacks.

At AAIC 2025, the associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University talked about the strengths and limitations of PET and blood biomarkers for Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The physician assistant specializing in Parkinson disease talked about the shared decision-making process when discussing advanced therapies for movement disorder care with patients. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The nurse practitioner in the Center for Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration at the University of Florida discussed clinical experiences with deep brain stimulation for atypical MS tremor and PD. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The director of the Movement Disorders Clinic at Houston Methodist Hospital outlined a stepwise approach for identifying, managing, and treating hallucinations in patients with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Experts shared their clinical perspectives on trending topics in the treatment and management of movement disorders at the 4th Annual Advanced Therapeutics in Movement and Related Disorders (ATMRD) Congress.

At the 2025 ATMRD Congress, a patient advocate living with Parkinson disease emphasized the importance of amplifying patient voices at educational conferences for movement disorders. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Lea Grinberg, MD, PhD, a neuropathologist at Mayo Clinic Florida, discussed how tau accumulation and orexin neuron loss drive early sleep disturbances in Alzheimer disease and the potential for sleep-based biomarkers.

The headache neurologist at the Barrow Neurological Institute talked about an international expert panel that established agreed-upon definitions for refractory and resistant migraine. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]