Promise and Challenges of Targeting PACAP to Treat Migraine: Michael Marmura, MD
June 19th 2025The director of outpatient care at Jefferson Headache Center weighed in on the future of PACAP as a migraine target and previewed upcoming innovations at the 2025 AHS Annual Meeting. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
The Importance of Early Intervention in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
June 18th 2025A panelist discusses how comprehensive care for DMD patients involves early diagnosis, steroid treatment, consideration of mutation-specific therapies like exon skipping or gene therapy, and consistent monitoring by a multidisciplinary clinical team.
The Role of Gene Therapy for Patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
June 18th 2025A panelist discusses how gene therapy using microdystrophin delivered through AAV vectors shows promise for DMD treatment, though challenges remain with delivery efficiency and determining which patients will benefit most.
Exploring the Clinical Impact of Health and Wellness Coaching in MS Care: Cassandra Moore, MPH, CPH
June 18th 2025The associate vice president of strategy and innovation at the National MS Society highlighted the measurable benefits of health and wellness coaching for individuals with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Bridging Sleep Science and Biomarkers in Neurodegeneration: Lea Grinberg, MD, PhD
June 17th 2025The neuropathologist at Mayo Clinic Florida discussed why EEG-based sleep biomarkers may help detect Alzheimer disease earlier and how they could enhance clinical trial design. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Using a Family-Centered Approach for Care in Pediatric Sleep Health: Funke Afolabi-Brown, MD, FAASM
June 17th 2025The chief executive officer of Restful Sleep MD emphasized the importance of tailoring pediatric sleep interventions to each family’s unique structure, values, and challenges. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Strengthening Duchenne Care Through Clinical Collaboration and Community Focus: Brenda L. Wong, MD
June 15th 2025The director of the DMD Program at UMass Chan Medical School shared her experience at the 2025 CureDuchenne FUTURES National Conference, held May 22-25, in San Antonio, Texas. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Evolving Perceptions and Care Challenges in Migraine: Michael Marmura, MD
June 13th 2025The director of outpatient care at Jefferson Headache Center reflected on advances in migraine care and the ongoing outpatient challenges in treating this widespread yet under-recognized condition. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Emerging Considerations in Peripheral Nerve Injury and Surgical Intervention: Kevin Swong, MD
June 12th 2025The neurosurgeon at Northwestern Medicine discussed diagnostic approaches, evolving treatment strategies, and the importance of timely referral in managing peripheral nerve injuries. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Rationale Behind NVG-2089 as New Therapy for CIDP: Pamela Conley; Alan Glicklich, MD
June 12th 2025Members from Nuvig Therapeutics discussed how NVG-2089 could improve the CIDP treatment landscape by offering IVIG-like efficacy with a better safety and administration profile. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Supporting Stroke Recovery Through the Glymphatic System: Joyce Lee-Iannotti, MD, FAAN, FAASM
June 11th 2025The sleep and stroke neurologist at Barrow Neurological Institute detailed how improving glymphatic function may prevent strokes and enhance recovery from both hemorrhagic and ischemic events. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Adapting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Nightmare Disorder in Children: Lisa Cromer, PhD
June 10th 2025The professor of psychology at the University of Tulsa provided insight on how her team adapted CBT for children with nightmares using a learning-theory approach that targets the fear-avoidance cycle. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Looking at the Future of Insomnia Management
June 6th 2025A panelist discusses how dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs), particularly daridorexant, are poised to become a first-line treatment for chronic insomnia, especially for elderly patients, due to their safety, tolerability, and lack of withdrawal symptoms, while highlighting the importance of patient education and regular follow-up for optimal results.
Daridorexant and Next-Day Function: What Patients Are Reporting
June 6th 2025A panelist discusses how dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs) are ideal for patients with chronic insomnia who require long-term sleep support, emphasizing their safety, tolerability, and effectiveness, while cautioning against use in patients with narcolepsy, parasomnia history, or severe kidney or liver disease.
Clinical Perspectives on DORAs for Insomnia Management
June 6th 2025A panelist discusses how dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs) are considered a first-line treatment for chronic insomnia, particularly for sleep maintenance issues, due to their superior tolerability, lack of withdrawal symptoms, and positive impact on daytime functioning.
Investigating Treatment Differences of Off-Label and Marketed Therapies for NMOSD: Sumaira Ahmed
June 5th 2025The executive director of The Sumaira Foundation discussed a newly funded international trial assessing both approved and off-label NMOSD therapies to better inform treatment decisions and patient care. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Clinical Nurse Educators, Dosing Titrations to Manage Parkinson Disease
Panelists discuss how clinical nurse educators serve as vital partners in continuous subcutaneous apomorphine infusion management, providing patient education, troubleshooting technical issues, and collaborating with physicians on dosing titrations to optimize Parkinson disease symptom control.