Allegheny Health Network

Sandeep Rana, MD, director of the ALS Center at the Allegheny Health Network Neuroscience Institute, discussed how multidisciplinary clinics are assembled and what still limits access to coordinated care in spinal muscular atrophy.

Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you an exclusive interview with Sandeep Rana, MD. [LISTEN TIME: 15 minutes]

In honor of Stroke Awareness Month, the medical director for telestroke at Allegheny Health Network discussed how evolving imaging modalities may be reshaping stroke care. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Amid World Stroke Day, neurosurgeon Evan Luther, MD, discussed the PICASSO trial’s effort to clarify the role of acute carotid stenting during mechanical thrombectomy for tandem occlusions in ischemic stroke.

The neurophysiologist at Allegheny Health Network shared his clinical experience with tofersen in patients with SOD-1 ALS, while emphasizing the critical role of accessible genetic testing for patient identification. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The director of neurosurgical pain division at Allegheny General Hospital highlighted the push to intervene earlier with neurosurgical treatments for chronic pain, including diabetic neuropathy. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Nester Tomycz, MD, director of neurosurgical pain division at Allegheny General Hospital, discussed emerging neurosurgerical approaches for chronic pain, with a focus on neuromodulation, patient selection, and non-opioid treatment pathways.

AHN Saint Vincent Hospital offers advanced neurological care, reducing wait times and providing local access to specialized treatments for various conditions.

AHN's neuro-oncology program aims to revolutionize brain and spine tumor care with innovative therapies, personalized treatment plans, and advanced research initiatives.

AHN Neuroscience Institute is using advanced, minimally invasive spinal surgery techniques to treat complex spine conditions, offering faster recovery, smaller incisions, and improved patient outcomes.

AHN Neuroscience Institute is the first in western Pennsylvania to offer the FDA-approved Vivistim device, combining vagus nerve stimulation with traditional rehab to improve stroke recovery.

The director of Integrative Neurosciences at Allegheny Health Network talked about integrative neurology, personalized medicine, and emerging diagnostic tools that enhance patient-centered care. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The movement disorder specialist and director of Integrative Neurosciences at Allegheny Health Network discussed key advancements in the field of neurology for 2025.

The neurologist and sleep disorder specialist at Allegheny Health Network discussed the challenges with preventing narcolepsy and the strategies patients can take to improve their overall prognosis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The neurologist and sleep disorder specialist at Allegheny Health Network provided an in-depth exploration of the current advancements and future directions in narcolepsy drug development. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Specialized teams at the AHN Headache Center, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, offer crucial diagnoses and novel therapies for patients with migraine.

The director of epilepsy surgery at Allegheny Health Network talked about recent advances in brain signal analysis with stereoelectroencephalography and its potential for transforming care for decision-making disorders. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The director of epilepsy surgery at Allegheny Health Network discussed how clinicians can successfully pinpoint the source of epilepsy in the brain through innovative procedures like stereo electroencephalography.

The director of epilepsy surgery at Allegheny Health Network talked about research recently presented at AES 2024 on stereo-electroencephalography, a minimally invasive treatment for patients with epilepsy. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]

The Total Posterior Spine System offers a promising alternative to spinal fusion, preserving mobility and reducing strain on adjacent spinal levels in patients with spondylolisthesis and spinal stenosis.

Experts on spasticity provide advice for practicing clinicians to optimize patient outcomes.

The chair of Allegheny Health Network’s Neurosciences Institute talked about its comprehensive center that integrates multidisciplinary resources and technology to provide quality care for patients with chronic neurologic conditions. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Experts on spasticity explore real-world outcomes and treatment trends in the disease treatment landscape.

Experts on spasticity discuss the potential use of ITB pumps earlier in therapy to optimize patient outcomes.

AHN Neuroscience Institute brings two novel interventions to chronic low back pain (CLBP) patients who are not eligible for traditional spine surgery.

Experts on spasticity outline the practical considerations in using ITB therapy, including access, risks, and pump malfunctions.

Experts on spasticity discuss how patients do with ITB over the long term, highlighting replacement and discontinuation data from the Product Surveillance Registry.

The neurosurgeon in the department of neurology at Allegheny Health Network talked about the increasing prevalence of chronic pain as the population ages and the treatment options available to patients to provide relief. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The director of the Headache Center at Allegheny Health Network talked about the evolution of migraine treatments and highlighted the importance of personalized medicine for patients living with this disabling condition. [WATCH TIME: 10 minutes]

Stephen Samples, MD, chair of Allegheny Health Network’s department of neurology, gave commentary towards the AHS’s recent statement paper addressing CGRP-targeting therapies as a first-line option for preventive migraine.