Clinical Experience With CSAI for Parkinson Disease
Panelists discuss how their clinical experience with continuous subcutaneous infusion therapies has informed their approach to integrating these treatments into existing regimens, including strategies for medication adjustments and valuable lessons from European clinical practice that could benefit US clinicians.
Overviewing Phase 2 Data of Imlifidase in Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Elisabeth Sonesson, PhD
May 27th 2025The vice president and franchise lead of Autoimmune at Hansa Biopharma provided clinical insights on latest phase 2 safety and efficacy data on imlifidase, an IgG-cleaving antibody, in Guillain-Barré syndrome. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Counseling About Insomnia Medications Q6
May 23rd 2025A panelist discusses how managing chronic insomnia often requires tailored treatments like dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs), which offer long-term benefits for sleep maintenance without the risk of tolerance or rebound insomnia, while emphasizing patient counseling and realistic expectations for gradual improvement.
Overview of DORA Class Medications for the Treatment of Insomnia
May 23rd 2025A panelist discusses how dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs) provide a novel and balanced approach to treating insomnia by targeting orexin receptors to reduce wakefulness without causing the broad central nervous system suppression seen with traditional sleep aids.
Enhancing Alzheimer Care in Asian and Pacific Islander Communities Through RCASIA: Brad Kamitaki, MD
May 23rd 2025The assistant professor of neurology at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School talked about a collaborative initiative that aims to address AD disparities in Asian and Pacific Islander American populations. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Advancing REST in Epilepsy with Staccato Alprazolam
May 23rd 2025A panelist discusses how the phase 2b ENGAGE-E-001 study highlights Staccato alprazolam as an effective and well-tolerated option for rapid seizure termination, emphasizing its quick onset of action and potential benefits, while also cautioning about adverse effects such as sedation and respiratory depression in certain patients.
VNTR Polymorphism and Treatment Selection in CIDP
May 22nd 2025Panelists discuss how variable number tandem repeats (VNTR) 3/2 polymorphisms in the FCGRT gene may affect FcRn levels, immunoglobulin G (IgG) half-life, and the effectiveness of intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg) therapy in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), highlighting early real-world evidence suggesting that genetic testing could help personalize treatment strategies to optimize outcomes for patients based on their specific genotypes.
Mechanism and Rationale Behind Imlifidase for Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Elisabeth Sonesson, PhD
May 22nd 2025The vice president and franchise lead of Autoimmune at Hansa Biopharma discussed the rapid, antibody-cleaving mechanism of imlifidase and its potential to address unmet needs in Guillain-Barré syndrome. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Outlining Phase 3 VITALIZE and MOBILIZE Trials of Riliprubart in CIDP: Luis Querol, MD, PhD
May 21st 2025The neurologist at the Hospital de la Santa Creu, in Barcelona, Spain, outlined the goals and significance of the VITALIZE and MOBILIZE phase 3 trials evaluating riliprubart in standard-of-care and treatment-refractory CIDP populations. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Place of Continuous Subcutaneous Infusion Systems in Parkinson Disease Management
Panelists discuss how continuous subcutaneous infusion systems should be strategically positioned within Parkinson disease management, typically as options for patients with advanced disease experiencing motor fluctuations despite optimized oral therapy.
Newborn Screening and Primary Care Awareness for Timely Referral
May 21st 2025An expert discusses strategies to lower the age of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of universal newborn screening with the testing of creatine kinase (CK) levels, clinician recognition of motor red flags such as the Gower sign, early neurology referrals, and incorporating CK level testing in cognitive delay evaluations to enable timely therapeutic intervention and improve long-term outcomes.
Early Recognition of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Key Signs Across Developmental Domains
May 21st 2025An expert discusses the typical presentation and diagnosis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) around ages 5 to 6, highlighting early signs such as motor delays, Gower sign, and developmental concerns, while emphasizing the importance of newborn screening, clinician awareness, and developmental monitoring to enable earlier intervention and improved outcomes.
Hormonal Influences on Sleep Disorders in Women: Suzanne Bertisch, MD
May 21st 2025The chair of the Women’s Sleep Health Task Force at the American Academy of Sleep Medicine talked about how hormonal changes across a woman’s lifespan influence the prevalence of sleep disorders. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]