Genome Sequencing Shows Strong Efficacy in Diagnosing Infant Genetic Disorders
August 22nd 2023In a clinical study diagnosing genetic disorders, genomic sequencing did not report 19 variants found by a targeted neonatal gene-sequencing test and the targeted panel did not report 164 variants recognized by genomic sequencing.
Exploring the Potential of Deep Brain Stimulation in Poststroke Recovery: Kenneth Baker, PhD
August 22nd 2023The associate staff member in the department of neurology at Cleveland Clinic provided background on a recently published phase 1 trial showing benefits of DBS for chonic poststroke motor rehabilitation. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
A 3-Step Strategy for Enhancing Migraine Patient Care: Bert B. Vargas, MD, FAHS, FAAN
August 21st 2023The associate vice president of neuroscience, US Medical Affairs at Eli Lilly talked about the "Think Talk Treat Migraine" program and the 3 vital actions for providers take to improve migraine care for their patients. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Steps in Providing Optimal Care for Patients With Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
August 21st 2023Alex Whiting, MD, director of epilepsy surgery at Allegheny Health Network, discussed the challenges with drug-resistant epilepsy, and how clinicians can initiate conversations about potential options for their patients.
FDA Approves Neurocrine Biosciences’ Valbenazine for Huntington Disease Chorea
August 18th 2023The approval was based on the phase 3 KINECT-HD study, an 128-patient cohort trial in which valbenazine met its primary end point, demonstrating a statistically significant reduction in UHDRS TMC scores vs placebo.
Medicare Study Exposes Health Disparities in Access to Parkinson Disease Care
August 18th 2023A peer-reviewed analysis revealed critical gaps in care for patients with Parkinson disease in the United States, including disparities affecting women, people of color, and residents of rural areas.
Retinal Vasculature Changes in Migraine With Aura: Katherine Podraza, MD, PhD
August 18th 2023The headache specialist at the Hartford Healthcare Headache Center discussed findings from a study that revealed altered retinal vasculature in individuals with migraine with aura, indicating potential retinal biomarkers for disease progression. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Unlocking the Novel Risk Factors of Alzheimer Disease With Genetic Diversity in Research
August 17th 2023Adam Naj, PhD, genetic epidemiologist at the University of Pennsylvania, discussed the importance of collecting genetic data from diverse ancestries to investigate the risk of Alzheimer Disease.
Exon 44 Skipping Agent AOC 1044 Granted FDA Orphan Drug Designation for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
August 16th 2023AOC 1044, an exon 44-targeting agent, holds potential to fill a major unmet need for patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, as there are currently there are no approved therapies approved targeting this mutation.
Mendelian Randomization Study Results Add to Knowns About Insomnia and Sepsis Link
August 16th 2023Although the association between genetically predicted insomnia and risk of sepsis was mediated through cardiometabolic risk factors, the data still point to a clear link between the two conditions.
New Assay Demonstrates Ability to Detect Abnormal α-Synuclein in Neurodegenerative Diseases
August 16th 2023A new platform showed the ability to effectively detect patients with synucleinopathies using serum samples, improving the time and accuracy for diagnosis of specific neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson disease.
Empowering Behavior Change in Migraine Through Motivational Interviewing: Elizabeth Seng, PhD
August 16th 2023The associate professor at Yeshiva University and Albert Einstein College of Medicine discussed the significance of motivational interviewing as a means for providers to engage with their patients and the harmful impact of societal stereotypes on individuals with migraine. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]