Latest Conference Coverage

The assistant professor at Duke University School of Nursing talked about a project aimed at developing a music-based mobile app to improve sleep for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The co-founder and chief science officer at Longeveron provided commentary on the therapeutic potential of Lomecel-B, a living cell product in development for patients with Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

A small clinical trial showed RG6289 dose-dependently altered amyloid-ß monomers in CSF, supporting its development for Alzheimer's disease.

The professor of neuroscience at Imperial College London talked about results from a study assessing a glucagon-like peptide-1 analogue, liraglutide, in patients with Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

In Latino individuals, larger household size negatively affects MoCA scores, while higher education positively impacts cognitive outcomes, per SERVE OC trial data.

The chief medical officer at Eisai provided context towards the ongoing initiatives to further the efficacy and safety profile of lecanemab, an FDA-approved treatment for early Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The trial will use phase 2a to determine the optimal dosage while phase 2b will assess efficacy and long-term safety of the optimized dose against a placebo arm.

The drug showed a strong safety profile and met primary endpoints, showing efficacy in slowing clinical and biological decline and supporting further investigation in a phase 2/3 trial.

A duo of experts talked about the association of long-term exposure to fine particulate matter from wildfires and the increased risk of dementia among older adults. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

The director of the Brain Health Observatory at the University of Southern California talked about integrating blood tests into primary care to better triage patients with Alzheimer disease, reduce unnecessary referrals, and shorten appointment wait times. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

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.

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

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.

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.

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]

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]

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.

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]

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]

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]

In the final episode, Negroski gave closing thoughts on some of the major unmet needs in research regarding aging in MS, as well as some of the unanswered questions clinicians are still trying to figure out.

Donald Negroski, MD, gave an overview of a study that highlighted an accelerated biologic aging clock among patients with pediatric-onset MS.

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]

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.

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 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]

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 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]