Focal Epilepsy Cell Therapy NRTX-1001 Gets IND Clearance, Set to Begin Phase 1/2 Trial
November 9th 2021NRTX-1001 will be first evaluated in an open-label dose-escalation study, followed by a randomized blinded portion, with both featuring patients with drug-resistant mesial temporal epilepsy.
Telehealth in Multiple Sclerosis: Benefits and Challenges
November 8th 2021Marisa McGinley, DO, offered her perspective on the use of telemedicine in the management of patients with MS, summarizing the benefits it provides and the challenges that remain as it is more increasingly incorporated into care.
Quality of Life Improvements in MS Following Wellness Program: Brian Hutchinson, PT, MSCS
November 8th 2021The director of the Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Center in Sacramento discussed 3-year data from an assessment of the program, outlining key findings and future research efforts. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Incorporating Telehealth Into the MS Care Model: Marisa McGinley, DO
November 6th 2021The staff neurologist at the Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research at Cleveland Clinic shared her perspective on the use of telemedicine in MS care, what challenges it can address, and the need to optimize its use. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
COVID-19 Vaccinations and Multiple Sclerosis DMTs: Amit Bar-Or, MD, FRCPC, FAAN, FANA
November 6th 2021The chief of the Multiple Sclerosis Division at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, discussed recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination in this patient population, specifically for those on disease-modifying therapies. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Outer Retinal Layer Thinning Non-Factor in Retinal Damage of AQP4-IgG NMOSD
November 4th 2021Repeated analyses using both 3-mm and 1-mm diameter macular data—narrower volumes than standard—showed no relevant outer plexiform layer or outer nuclear layer thinning in those with seropositive AQP4-IgG.
Discussing COVID-19 Vaccinations and Disease-Modifying Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis
November 4th 2021Amit Bar-Or, MD, FRCPC, FAAN, FANA, commented on his presentations at CMSC 2021, one of which focused on COVID-19 vaccination, which experts do not believe poses risks for those on disease-modifying therapies.
Discontinuing Disease-Modifying Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis: Deborah Miller, PhD
November 4th 2021The staff member at the Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis discussed reasons why patients may stop treatment, as well as strategies for maintaining communication with the healthcare team in the event of discontinuation. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Dose-Dependent Association Identified Between Parkinson Disease and Physical Activity
November 4th 2021Performing physical activity after receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson disease was associated with a decreased mortality rate, even in individuals with PD who were physically inactive before diagnosis.
Talking Transitional Readiness for Teens With Multiple Sclerosis: Vikram Bhise, MD
November 3rd 2021The associate professor of pediatrics and neurology at Rutgers–Robert Wood Johnson Medical School commented on the need to recognize when adolescent patients are ready to learn more about their condition. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]