Development of the DAAE Score for Predicting Progression in Multiple Sclerosis: Tom Fuchs, MD, PhD
August 22nd 2024The postdoctoral researcher at Amsterdam University Medical Center talked about the development of the DAAE score, a tool for predicting the risk of transition to secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]
Expanding the Potential to Treat Alzheimer Disease With RNA Therapeutics: Sharon Cohen, MD, FRCPC
August 21st 2024The medical director of the Toronto Memory Program at the University of Toronto gave clinical perspective on the promise of mivelsiran, an investigational RNA interference therapeutic, and the idea behind using RNA therapies to treat Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Exploring Cognitive Motor Dissociation in Consciousness Disorders: Nicholas Schiff, MD
August 19th 2024The Jerold B. Katz professor of neurology and neuroscience at Weill Cornell Medicine talked about a recent study that revealed patients who appeared unresponsive to verbal commands in vegetative or minimally conscious states retained high cognitive function. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Future Directions and Unanswered Questions Regarding S1P Modulator Receptors
August 17th 2024In this episode, Patricia Coyle, MD, FAAN, gave clinical insight on some of the next steps regarding S1P-modulating therapies, including some of the advantages of newer generation agents and the need for future studies to investigate benefits and limitations to each.
Promising Diagnostic Approaches Emerging for Brain Pathologies: James Leverenz, MD
August 16th 2024The director of the Cleveland Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health at Cleveland Clinic discussed new diagnostic techniques that show promise for advancing the understanding of brain pathologies like Alzheimer and Lewy Body diseases. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Overviewing Mechanism of Action of S1P-Modulating Treatments
August 15th 2024In this episode, Patricia Coyle, MD, FAAN, describes the development of S1P modulator receptors, their mechanism of action, potential side effects, and considerations for patient suitability, particularly in comparison to other treatment options like monoclonal antibodies.
Potential of Newer Techniques to Diagnose Dementia with Lewy Bodies: James Leverenz, MD
August 15th 2024The director of the Cleveland Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health at Cleveland Clinic talked about challenges of accurately diagnosing dementia with Lewy bodies as well as new methods that show promise in guiding treatment. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Challenges in Early Diagnosis of Frontotemporal Dementia in Clinical Settings: Chris Berka
August 13th 2024The CEO and cofounder at Advanced Brain Monitoring talked about how the early diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia is often mistaken for Alzheimer disease, but advancements in neuropsychological assessments and biomarker identification may improve accuracy. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Significance of Newly Approved IPX203 for Parkinson Disease
August 12th 2024In this opening segment, Hauser and Fernandez discussed the FDA approval of IPX203, a new long-acting levodopa formulation for Parkinson disease, highlighting its significance in improving treatment options and patient compliance.
Continued Evolution of Deep Brain Stimulation in Neurology: Jonathan Jagid, MD; Brian Noga, PhD
August 12th 2024A pair of neurologists from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine provided insight on the various ways deep brain stimulation has changed and the potential treatment opportunities that lie ahead. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Tracking Neurodegenerative Disease Trajectories With EEG Biomarkers: Chris Berka
August 11th 2024The CEO and cofounder at Advanced Brain Monitoring discussed using EEG-based biomarkers to identify early markers that predict cognitive decline and aid in differential diagnosis for neurodegenerative diseases. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]