Impact of COVID-19 Vaccination on Neurologic Manifestations of Long COVID: Igor Koralnik, MD
January 14th 2025The chief of neuroinfectious diseases and global neurology at Northwestern Medicine discussed a recently published study that highlighted Long COVID’s significant clinical and societal impact. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Understanding Lifetime Risk and the Rising Burden of Dementia: Josef Coresh, MD, PhD
January 14th 2025The founding director of the Optimal Aging Institute at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine talked about a recent study that estimated the lifetime risk of dementia and its implications for prevention, care, as well as societal planning. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Advancing Understanding of the Preclinical Phase of Multiple Sclerosis: Christina J. Azevedo, MD
January 13th 2025At the 2024 ECTRIMS Congress, the associate professor of clinical neurology at Keck School of Medicine of USC talked about recent research that highlights the preclinical phase of multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 9 minutes]
Discovering a New Receptor for Nerve Growth Factor: Nigel Bunnett, PhD, BSc
January 10th 2025The professor and chair of the Department of Molecular Pathobiology at NYU College of Dentistry provided a clinical overview of preclinical research identifying a new receptor for nerve growth factor that plays an important role in pain signaling. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Overlapping Diagnoses and the Advancement of MS Detection in NMDARE: Joseph Kuchling, MD
January 7th 2025The postdoctoral research assistant at Charité University Berlin discussed advances in diagnostic criteria and 7-Tesla MRI imaging, highlighting a previously overlooked overlap between anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor encephalitis and multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Managing Disease Progression in MS: Changing Treatments and Clinician Advice
January 7th 2025Panelists discuss how in multiple sclerosis (MS) treatment, clinicians must strategically evaluate disease progression, considering within-class or mechanism-of-action switches. Comprehensive monitoring, personalized approaches, and proactive management are crucial for optimizing patient outcomes and minimizing long-term neurological disability.
Advancing Future Drug Development for Narcolepsy: Mihaela Nowak, MD
January 6th 2025The 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]
Evolving MS Diagnostics From Categorical Classifications to Biological Phenotyping: Fred Lublin, MD
January 3rd 2025The director of the Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for MS at Mount Sinai talked about the shift in multiple sclerosis diagnostics from rigid classification systems to a dynamic, spectrum-based approach focused on biological phenotyping. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Evaluating Cognitive Health: Tools, Markers, and the Concept of Cognitive PIRA
December 23rd 2024Panelists discuss how clinicians can evaluate cognitive health using neuroimaging, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)/blood biomarkers, and comprehensive assessments. Understanding concepts like cognitive progressive irreversible reductions in activity (PIRA) and focusing on multifaceted interventions—including lifestyle modifications, early detection, and personalized strategies—can help maintain cognitive wellness and mitigate decline.
Long-Term Cognitive Effects of Cladribine: SDMT Score Changes in the CLARIFY-MS Extension Study
December 23rd 2024Panelists discuss how the CLARIFY-MS extension study revealed stable cognitive function 4 years post cladribine, highlighting the potential of early treatment to preserve cognitive capabilities in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Cognitive assessments remain crucial for monitoring disease progression and tailoring patient management.