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The clinical psychologist at Cleveland Clinic discussed the potential of using cognitive behavioral therapy for treatment of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures on cognitive behavioral therapy. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The staff neurologist at the Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research at Cleveland Clinic outlined the positive feedback from patients when discussing telehealth. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The staff neurologist at the Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research at Cleveland Clinic discussed the necessary data to support telemedicine’s integration into clinical care. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The staff neurologist in the Neurological Institute’s Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research at Cleveland Clinic outlined the process of choosing a therapy for patients with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

As more organizations begin to adopt palliative care practices for patients with Parkinson disease, some may turn to the implemented plans of Cleveland Clinic as an example to follow.

The director of the Mellen Center for MS Treatment and Research at Cleveland Clinic discussed the possibility of using multiple DMTs to combat the effects of MS. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Discussing newer treatment options in the MS field, the staff neurologist in the Neurological Institute’s Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research at Cleveland Clinic noted that patient preference can play a part in the decision-making process. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The staff neurologist in the Neurological Institute’s Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research at Cleveland Clinic discussed emerging treatments in the MS field. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

The director of the Mellen Center for MS Treatment and Research at Cleveland Clinic discussed when clinicians should anticipate new therapies to treat progressive MS. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

Marisa 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.

The 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]

Robert Fox, MD, discussed what’s currently available in terms of cannabis-derived medications that treat symptoms of multiple sclerosis, and realistic possibility of another soon entering the market.

The 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]

An expert provided thoughts on the state of multiple sclerosis research, where the efforts have been directed recently, and areas that need increased focus.

An expert discussed the ways the multiple sclerosis community can create change and ultimately improve education on cannabis use.

The director of the Multiple Sclerosis Program at Cleveland Clinic’s Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health provided context on the EXPAND study, which evaluated treatment efficacy and safety in older and younger patients on siponimod (Mayzent; Novartis).

An expert provides the necessary steps needed to bolster accuracy of prescribed disease-modifying therapies for MS and do away with outdated trial-and-error approaches.

An expert provided context on the need to improve awareness and education on cannabis for patients with multiple sclerosis.

Le Hua, MD, provided insight on the current knowns and unknowns about older patients with multiple sclerosis, how their disease progresses, and the need for additional research.

An expert provided context on a subanalysis of the EXPAND study that evaluated the effect of baseline age on the efficacy and safety of siponimod (Mayzent; Novartis) in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis.

All told, 48% of patients with MS reported that their most common primary person for guidance on cannabis use in MS was themself or no one, followed by a dispensary professional and MS physician.

Chaired by Devon Conway, MD, the presentations also feature Cleveland Clinic experts Kedar Mahajan, MD, PhD; Marisa McGinley, DO; and Amy Kunchok, MD. [WATCH TIME: 1 hour, 33 minutes]

The director of the Mellen Center for MS Treatment and Research at Cleveland Clinic discussed the realistic outlook of mesenchymal stem cells and other approaches to progressive MS.

The director of the Mellen Center for MS Treatment and Research at Cleveland Clinic provided context on whether efficacy outcomes should be weighed more than mechanistic action when evaluating MSC-NTF cell therapies. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The director of the Mellen Center for MS Treatment and Research at Cleveland Clinic discussed the use of MSC-NTF cells in progressive MS and the data backing this approach. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The director of the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement Prevention Center at Cleveland Clinic discussed the role genetics play in Alzheimer disease and the importance for all-women trials. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

Jessica Caldwell, PhD, director, Women’s Movement Prevention Center, Cleveland Clinic, sat down shed light on the understanding of Alzheimer disease in women and their inclusion in clinical trials.

The director of the Women’s Prevention Center at Cleveland Clinic discussed why understanding genetics may help drug development of Alzheimer disease treatments. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

The director of the Women’s Movement Prevention Center at Cleveland Clinic discussed her new study, and the current knowledge of the role genetics play in Alzheimer disease risk.

The director of The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement Prevention Center at Cleveland Clinic discussed her recently awarded NIH grant and her work to understand why women are more likely to be impacted by Alzheimer disease.