Using Strategy Training in Cognitive Rehabilitation for MS and TBI
November 12th 2019The director of Centers for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research and Traumatic Brain Injury Research at Kessler Foundation spoke to the use of strategy training and how it mirrors real-life situations for patients with MS and TBI.
DHE Infusion Coupled With Adjunctive Care Successful in Refractory Pediatric Migraine
November 10th 2019The comprehensive aggressive migraine protocol (CAMP), combining DHE infusion and multidisciplinary care, significantly reduced headache intensity and frequency among other measures in a small group of patients.
The Challenges in Treating and Identifying Obstructive Sleep Apnea
November 8th 2019The director of the Sleep Disorders Research Program at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine provided her perspective on the differences in OSA prevalence for men and women and how adherence to CPAP remains a challenge.
Imad Najm, MD: Using Advanced MRI Technology in Epilepsy
November 8th 2019The director of the Epilepsy Center and vice chair of the Neurological Institute for Strategy and Development at Cleveland Clinic relayed his excitement for a new advanced imaging tool that could change how epilepsy specialists diagnose and treat the disease.
More Than Paralysis: The Secondary Complications of Spinal Cord Injury
November 7th 2019The director of the Center for Spinal Cord Injury Research and co-director of the Spinal Cord Injury Model System Center at Kessler Foundation shared his unique perspective on spinal cord injury and the work he and colleagues are doing to alleviate its challenges.
Intranasal Midazolam is Rapidly Effective in Status Epilepticus
November 7th 2019UCB’s intranasal midazolam spray (Nayzilam), an FDA-approved therapy for seizure clusters, has shown success and rapid efficacy in status epilepticus, with treatment effect occurring approximately 4 to 5 minutes post-administration.
Fremanezumab Shows Rapid Efficacy in Chronic Migraine
November 6th 2019A new analysis from the phase 3 HALO development program showed that Teva’s CGRP inhibitor fremanezumab (Ajovy) separated from placebo by Day 2 posttreatment, suggesting not only rapid clinical improvement, but the potential to positively impact treatment adherence.
James Leverenz, MD: Therapeutic Options in Dementia and Related Psychosis
November 5th 2019The director of the Cleveland Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health at Cleveland Clinic discussed the available options for Parkinson dementia and how they compare in Alzheimer, as well as the ongoing development in Alzheimer.
Acute Ischemic Stroke Guidelines Updated With Comprehensive Recommendations
November 4th 2019The 2019 update to the 2018 guidelines clarifies prior recommendations and takes into consideration new clinical trial data to offer a comprehensive guide for treatment, from symptom onset through 2 weeks after acute ischemic stroke.