Videos

The consultant in the Department of Neurology at Mayo Clinic discussed the advancements of Parkinson disease knowledge and treatment over the past 2 decades.

The professor of health science at the Medical University of South Carolina spoke to the dire need for more therapeutic approaches to treat some of the most difficult symptoms of dementia.

Neurology News Network for the week ending April 10, 2021.

The duo from the National Institutes of Health discussed how monitoring and treating paramagnetic rim lesions can improve patient care in multiple sclerosis.

The use of mass spectrometry is the gold standard in amyloid proteins.

Various types of biopsies to diagnosis hereditary ATTR amyloidosis are discussed.

The chair of neurology and Olemberg Family Chair of Neurological Disorders at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine detailed the reasons behind the lack of research on social determinants of health on stroke outcomes.

The professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins University, and a member of the Curing Coma Campaign’s Scientific Steering Committee shared her insight into the current management of coma and the need for better prognostication.

The consultant in the Department of Neurology at Mayo Clinic discussed the mounting number of unmet needs for patients with Parkinson disease.

Experts in the field of multiple sclerosis discuss patient selection for drugs based on disease activity.

Kristen Krysko, MD, summarizes the results of the phase III ORATORIO trial and discusses the rationale for using ocrelizumab for the treatment of progressive multiple sclerosis.  

The senior director of patient management, care, and rehabilitation research at the National MS Society discussed the lack of studies on progressive MS compared to RRMS.

Variables that neurologists and other healthcare professionals need to consider when selecting an appropriate prescription therapy for migraine, and recommendations by a patient advocate on staying adherent to therapy and predicting attacks.

Limitations, in terms of safety and efficacy, of older conventional therapies used to treat migraine.

The chair of neurology and Olemberg Family Chair of Neurological Disorders at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine provided plans of action to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in stroke.

The PhD candidate at the Barts MS Center in London discussed the upcoming Chariot MS study as well as further research she would like to conduct in personalized cladribine dosing.

Expert neurologist Lauren B. Krupp, MD provides insight into the use of diagnostic tools for pediatric multiple sclerosis such as MRI imaging, laboratory blood tests, and lumbar punctures.

Key opinion leaders in the management of MS comment on the current diagnostic criteria and discuss the importance of ruling out other common mimics in pediatric patients.

Alise Carlson, MD, a resident at Cleveland Clinic, provided insight on how raising awareness for genetic leukodystrophies may ultimately improve misdiagnosis rates.

The chief medical officer of Biohaven Pharmaceuticals discussed the recently initiated phase 2/3 clinical trial of zavegepant for the prevention of migraine.

The director and founder of the Sleep Centers of Middle Tennessee discussed his team’s efforts to further patient understanding of obstructive sleep apnea.

Episode 8 of the AUPN Leadership Minute features Rohit Das, MD, of University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas; and Robert M. Pascuzzi, MD, of Indiana University School of Medicine. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Expert neurologists discuss advancements in the management of narcolepsy including new drug formulations and provide take-home messages for how to improve diagnosis and treatment in the future.

A patient, Richard, discusses his positive experience with multiple sclerosis virtual visits during COVID-19.

Mary Ann Picone, MD, describes the incorporation of televisits for multiple sclerosis during COVID-19.

The consultant in the department of neurology at Mayo Clinic discussed Parkinson Disease Awareness Month and the benefits behind social initiatives that raise awareness.

The duo from Montefiore Medical Center discussed aspects of their recently published recommendations on neonatal seizure diagnosis that need further examining.

The professor of clinical neurology at University of Miami and MT2020+ chair, and president of Medtronic's Neurovascular Business discussed the effort to improve global accessibility of mechanical thrombectomy.

Neurology News Network for the week ending April 3, 2021.

Expert panelists provide recommendations for gene panel testing with genetic counseling for evaluation of patients with hereditary ATTR amyloidosis.