In Alzheimer, Precision of Phrasing is Paramount
The Director of Cleveland Clinic’s Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health discussed the importance of clarity in patient identification and assessment.
Guiding Principles in Reducing Stroke Mortality
Stroke survivors with hypertension who are recommended earlier antihypertensive treatment and lifestyle modification may greatly increase their chances of survival.
Probable OSA Common in Patients With Epilepsy, Linked to SUDEP Risk
A pilot study has identified a potential link between obstructive sleep apnea and a higher risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy.
Assessing, Recognizing Severe Augmentation in RLS
The restless leg syndrome expert discussed how general neurologists can best identify and address newly diagnosed patients, as well as what has changed in recent years.
Howard Fillit, MD: The Importance of Biomarkers for Alzheimer Disease
Fillit spoke about remaining need for additional biomarkers in Alzheimer, and what has been developed in recent years.
Light to Moderate Physical Activity Can Lower Stroke Severity
New research has added to the growing body of research suggesting a wide range of health benefits from light physical activity.
The Gene Therapy Dilemma in Huntington Disease
With the planned submission of an IND for the first AAV gene therapy for the rare genetic condition, some experts are wondering if things are moving too quickly.
Krista Lanctot, PhD: Addressing Alzheimer Disease Agitation
The psychiatry and pharmacology professor at the University of Toronto and senior scientist at Sunnybrook Research Institute spoke about the use of cannabinoids to treat agitation in Alzheimer.
The Neurobiology of Forgiveness
To err is human; to forgive, divine. Or is it? Research on the brain’s structural anatomy and activity provide insight into the science of forgiveness.
Alzheimer Disease, A Rapidly Changing Field
The Director of Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health spoke about the rapidly changing landscape of treatments for Alzheimer disease.
FDA Confirms Pimavanserin Safety for Parkinson Disease Psychosis
Despite concerns amid reports of deaths and serious adverse events, the FDA has confirmed the safety profile of the therapy has remained consistent.
Irina Pikuleva, PhD: Using Efavirenz in Alzheimer Disease
The Carl F. Asseff Professor of Ophthalmology and the Director of the Visual Sciences Research Center at Case Western Reserve University further discussed the trial of efavirenz in AD.
Stephen Silberstein, MD: Understanding the Mechanism of Migraine
Silberstein spoke about the new mechanism-based treatments that are revolutionary in changing the treatment landscape of migraine.
Restless Leg Syndrome, a Clinical Diagnosis
The Johns Hopkins Associate Professor spoke about the current therapeutic landscape of restless leg syndrome, an often misdiagnosed disorder.
FDA Approves Fremanezumab, Behavioral Activation Therapy for MCI, Choosing DMTs for MS
Neurology News Network for the week of September 22, 2018.
Pharyngeal Electrical Stimulation Increases Proportion of Patients Prepared for Decannulation
While PES has been debated as a successful therapy for post-stroke dysphagia, recent data has suggested it may be efficacious.
Eugenia Trushina, PhD: Communication and Learning Through Collaboration
For the associate professor of neurology, learning, listening, and collaborating are the keys to improving the field of care.
PET Tracer Discriminates Alzheimer Disease From Other Neurodegenerative Disorders
The accuracy and potential utility of the [18F]flortaucipir tracer in patient care will require further research in clinically more representative populations.
Paul Newhouse, MD: Exploring VU319 in Alzheimer Disease
The Jim Turner Chair in Cognitive Disorders at the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine explained more about the molecule and the subsequent trial of it.
Treating Sleep Apnea Significantly Improves Stroke Neurological Symptoms, Functional Status
Patients with stroke should receive screening for sleep apnea in the short-term event period, receiving treatment with continuous positive airway pressure.
Addressing Augmentation in Restless Leg Syndrome
The RLS expert explained his best practices for treating patients who develop augmentation after treatment.
Case Report: Two Days of Intermittent Dizziness and Tingling in the Right Arm and Leg
A 64-year-old man, who has been a smoker for 40 years, presents at urgent care with dizziness, persistent hiccups, and dizziness. What's your diagnosis?
Pediatric Epilepsy, a Heterogeneous Disorder
The associate chief of clinical pediatric neurology, director of the pediatric neurophysiology lab, and director at the Adolescent Epilepsy Center at UCLA spoke about therapeutic options for pediatric epilepsy.
Howard Fillit, MD: Emphasizing Care in Alzheimer Disease
With a heavy focus on the need for new treatments in Alzheimer, there remains a need to ensure patients are cared for first and foremost.
A Turning Point for Pediatric Epilepsy
M. Scott Perry, MD, spoke about the industry's excitement surrounding the current treatment landscape for pediatric epilepsy.
Biomarker Research Required to Further Advance Alzheimer Drug Discovery
Novel biomarkers are being explored to help expedite the development of new treatments for Alzheimer disease.
Ronald Crystal, MD: Introducing Genetics into Alzheimer Disease
Could the introduction of gene therapies into the Alzheimer space be the beginning of a new era of treatment?
Eugenia Trushina, PhD: Mitochondria as a Therapeutic Target for Alzheimer
The associate professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic spoke about targeting mitochondria to treat neurologic disorders.
Patricia Coyle, MD: Multiple Sclerosis Symptom Management
Ensuring patients quality of life is still being attended to is of utmost importance to the director of the Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Center at Stony Brook University.
Staying Knowledgeable, Reducing Stigma of Pediatric Epilepsy
The Medical Director of Neurology and Justin Neurosciences Center at Cook Children's Medical Center spoke about the importance of staying up-to-date and informed about this rapidly changing space.
