Nabiximols Oromucosal Spray Fails in Phase 3 Trial in Multiple Sclerosis Spasticity
June 30th 2022Despite not reaching the primary end point, the oromucosal spray is still being evaluated in 2 ongoing trials that comprise of 446 and 190 patients, respectively, with spasticity due to multiple sclerosis.
Neurofilament Light Shows Utility as Independent Biomarker for Disease Worsening in MS
June 30th 2022Patients with high levels of neurofilament light at baseline had an increased risk of developing new T2 lesions and of experiencing a new clinical relapse in the follow-up period, but not of EDSS progression.
Awareness of Botulinum Toxins in the Movement Disorder Landscape: Laxman Bahroo, DO
June 29th 2022The assistant professor of neurology and codirector of the Neurology Residency Program at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital shared his thoughts on the 2022 ATMRD Congress and the steps forward made in patient awareness of therapeutic options. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Thalamic Volume Loss Reduced in Relapsing, Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Treated With Ocrelizumab
June 28th 2022Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus; Genentech), an anti-CD20 treatment FDA-approved for progressive MS, was shown to reduce thalamic volume loss, with even greater outcomes when initiated earlier.
Evobrutinib, BTK Inhibitors, and the Associations With Neurofilament Light: Jens Kuhle, MD, PhD
June 27th 2022The head of the MS center at University Hospital Basel provided insight on the role of BTK inhibitors and how the multiple sclerosis community views the potential of neurofilament light as a key biomarker of neurodegeneration. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Using Primseq to Simplify the Complexities of Rehabilitation Intervention Dosing: Heidi Schambra, MD
June 26th 2022The associate professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Langone discussed the current methods of prescribing rehabilitation and why a new digital tool can improve them going forward. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Interdisciplinary Care and Hot Topics in Movement Disorders: Jill Farmer, DO, MPH
June 25th 2022The director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Program at Global Neuroscience Institute discussed the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to movement disorders and the hot topics of conversation at ATMRD. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Exploiting Anti-CD3 Antibodies, Relevant Biomarkers in Progressive MS: Tanuja Chitnis, MD
June 24th 2022The associate neurologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital provided insight on the current state of promising targets in progressive MS and why anti-CD3 therapy might be a new consideration for future trials. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]