A panelist discusses how comprehensive care for patients with DMD involves early diagnosis, steroid treatment, consideration of mutation-specific therapies like exon skipping or gene therapy, and consistent monitoring by a multidisciplinary clinical team.
A 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.
The 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]
The assistant professor of neurology at the Medical College of Wisconsin talked about the complexities of advanced multiple sclerosis, highlighting gaps in clinical trials and the need for individualized care strategies. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
The 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]
The 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]
The 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]
Neurology News Network. for the week ending June 14, 2025. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
The director of the Center for Brain and Mind Health at Yale University discussed new findings in thrombolytic therapy, stroke monitoring, neuroprotection, and imaging technologies presented at ESOC 2025. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]
The 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]
The 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]
Members 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]
The 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]
A panelist discusses how even very small amounts of dystrophin (as low as 1%) may slow disease progression in skeletal muscles, although the impact on cardiac and respiratory function remains less clear.
The neuropathologist at Mayo Clinic Florida discussed her presentation from SLEEP 2025, outlining how early tau accumulation in wake-promoting brain regions contributes to sleep disturbances before Alzheimer disease symptoms arise. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
A panelist discusses how DMD is caused genetically through mutations in the dystrophin gene, with approximately one-third of cases arising from spontaneous new mutations rather than inherited from carrier parents.
The 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]
The director of sleep health at Flinders University explained how new mechanistic insights are enabling targeted pharmacotherapy and trait-based treatment for obstructive sleep apnea. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
A patient and neurologist discussed personal and professional perspectives on treatment initiation, ongoing research, and patient advocacy in multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
A patient and neurologist discussed the importance of individualized treatment strategies and the role of shared decision-making in managing multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Neurology News Network. for the week ending June 7, 2025. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
A patient living with MS and MS clinical expert reflected on the varied and often-misdiagnosed early symptoms that can signal the onset of the autoimmune disease. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
A 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.
A 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.
A 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.
The 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]
A patient living with MS and MS clinical expert reflected on the varied and often-misdiagnosed early symptoms that can signal the onset of the autoimmune disease. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
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.
The director of the John A. Schafer, MD Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Center at Dignity Health highlighted the significant impact of loneliness in individuals with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Panelists discuss how comprehensive education and training resources are essential for clinicians, patients, and caregivers to successfully implement continuous subcutaneous infusion systems in Parkinson disease management.
