The director of research for internal medicine and geriatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine provided perspective on navigating challenges with newly approved treatments for Alzheimer disease, and using resources efficiently. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
The postdoctoral fellow at the University of California San Diego discussed using CRISPR-based gene editing to alter the amyloid precursor protein gene in mice models with symptoms of Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Neurology News Network for the week ending July 15, 2023. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Daniel E. Kremens, MD, JD, discusses the current strategies for managing off episodes in Parkinson disease and reviews patient criteria that physicians should consider when choosing on-demand therapy.
Daniel E. Kremens, MD, JD, discusses best practices for speaking to patients about OFF episodes.
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society sponsored research fellow at Kessler Foundation talked about a research project that investigates the differences in brain structure and aging metrics among patients with multiple sclerosis from differing racial and ethnic backgrounds. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
The director of neurology and neuromuscular medicine at the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters in Norfolk, Virginia, provided background on findings from the phase 4 RESPOND study, and the potential of combining therapeutic approaches in SMA. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
The director of the Neuroinformatics Program at the University of California, Irvine, discussed complexities with different machine learning algorithms in migraine research, including findings from the AMPP study. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
The social worker in the Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis Clinic at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia talked about depression and suicidality rates in pediatric patients with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
The professor of anesthesiology at Washington University in St. Louis discussed the reasons behind his presentation at the 2023 AHS Annual Meeting on engaging underserved populations in pain medicine research. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Amy Perrin Ross, APN, Patricia Melville, NP-C, Aliza Ben-Zacharia, PhD, DNP, ANP-BC, and John Kramer, PA-C discuss natalizumab biosimilar (biosim-NTZ) PB006 phase 3 Antelope study.
Advanced practice providers discuss potential cost savings with biosimilars and biosimilar use in multiple sclerosis.
The assistant professor at Queen’s University discussed results from a pilot trial that evaluated the impact of a dyadic physical activity intervention among both caregivers and patients with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
In this episode of MEDcast, Dr Krieger, Dr Brandstadter, and Dr Bove discuss MS care in patients who are considering pregnancy. They highlight treatment options, monitoring recommendations during and after pregnancy, as well as other crucial considerations when caring for patients with childbearing goals.
The duo from Indiana University School of Medicine discussed the ongoing research initiatives to better understand sleep disorders among pediatrics, and ways to improve approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
The postdoctoral researcher in the department of neurology at John Hopkins School of Medicine talked about indole-3-lactate as a signaling molecule in the gut-brain axis and its potential as a treatment for MS. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
The undergraduate program director at the University of South Carolina discussed outdated teaching methods used in neurology, and the need to provide different hands-on approaches to students. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
The director of the Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center talked about the ENLIGHTEN trial, where results showed a correlation between cognitive impairment and brain volume with ozanimod. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Neurology News Network for the week ending July 8, 2023. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Nicholas Silvestri, MD, FAAN, reviews investigational agents and ongoing studies in the pipeline, as well as advice for earlier engagement and evaluation of patients for myasthenia gravis to hasten treatment.
Nicholas Silvestri, MD, FAAN, shares clinical results with eculizumab and ravulizumab, as well as which patients should use biologics and when during the treatment journey.
The senior vice president for Research and Training at Kessler Foundation talked about the issue of fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis and the significant, multifaceted challenges patients face. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Nicholas Silvestri, MD, FAAN, discusses neonatal Fc receptor and how it contributes to the pathophysiology of myasthenia gravis, as well as the study design, efficacy, safety, and quality-of-life data with efgartigimod phase 3 ADAPT study.
The duo from Indiana University School of Medicine provided perspective on the reasons for why cognitive behavioral therapy used for insomnia need to be adjusted in adolescents with the sleep disorder. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
The assistant professor at Hunter College discussed the approach of systematically localizing symptoms in patients with multiple sclerosis for diagnosis based on a clinical workshop. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
In this episode of MEDcast, expert geriatric psychiatrist and neurologist delve into the recent advances in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. We will discuss treatments that are on the cusp of FDA approval and others that are coming down the pipeline.
Daniel E. Kremens, MD, JD, reviews the underlying pathophysiological factors that contribute to OFF episodes.
Daniel E. Kremens, MD, JD, discusses the standard of care for patients with Parkinson disease and when patients start to experience OFF episodes.
The assistant professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham discussed the transition from pediatric to adult care for patients with multiple sclerosis as well as the challenges presented in diagnosis, treatment, and understanding the long-term impact of the disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
The chief of the Sleep Disorders Clinical Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital provided perspective on the current major research priorities for the treatment of restless legs syndrome. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
