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Panelists discuss how the current understanding of myasthenia gravis pathophysiology is informing the development of targeted treatments, alongside reviewing the standard of care for generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG).

The senior director of research strategy at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute talked about improving clinical trial diversity through removal of logistical barriers, creating inclusive outreach strategies, and designing trials that address the unique needs of underrepresented populations. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The director of the Banner Sun Health Research Institute talked about how the newly approved Alzheimer treatments have shown promise in slowing clinical decline, signaling a foundational shift toward disease-modifying therapies that target core biological processes. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The professor of molecular geriatrics at Uppsala University talked about the research journey that led to the development of targeted antibody therapies for Alzheimer disease and emphasized the need for early diagnosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Neurology News Network. for the week ending November 2, 2024. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The chair of psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine talked about a recent study that suggested synthetic tetrahydrocannabinol could reduce agitation in patients with advanced Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The senior clinical research scientist at Acumen Pharmaceuticals talked about the company's approach to refining Alzheimer screening by implementing plasma p-tau 217 biomarkers. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Panelists discuss how the classification of generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) informs and guides treatment strategies for patients.

The head of dementia research at Austin Health and the chief medical officer at Cognition Therapeutics talked about recently presented phase 2 findings on CT1812, an investigational medicine for patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer disease, at CTAD 2024. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Panelists discuss how myasthenia gravis presents clinically in adults and children, factors contributing to its underdiagnosis, and symptoms that should prompt specialist consultation.

John Michael Schreiber, MD, provides an overview of epilepsy in infant and pediatric patients, including its prevalence, and describes the pathophysiology of infantile and pediatric epilepsy, highlighting how the disease’s heterogeneity affects diagnosis.

The cofounder and chief science officer of the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation talked about how Alzheimer disease treatment may evolve through combination therapies, adding potential anti-tau and anti-inflammatory agents to improve patient outcomes. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The indication lead of neurology at Roche Diagnostics International talked about the latest Alzheimer biomarkers that are aimed to transform diagnostic accuracy and accessibility as well as enhance early detection and treatment. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

A trio of experts talked about Lexeo Therapeutics’ LX1001 gene therapy trial that demonstrated promising safety and biomarker effects in patients with early-stage Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The chief medical officer at Cognito Therapeutics talked about a medical device designed to slow cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer disease through gamma frequency brain stimulation. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

The professor of neurology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine discussed the importance of expanding the diversity of clinical trial populations, considering the impact of social determinants of health, and ensuring accessibility for high-risk underserved groups. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Without a specific tailored Long COVID therapy, individualized treatment based on patient phenotypes, along with extensive evaluations, is essential for effective symptom management.

The professor of neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine discussed the results of a phase 2b study on XEN1101, an investigational drug in development for focal epilepsy. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Prior to the 2025 MDA Conference, the vice president of Public Policy & Advocacy at the Muscular Dystrophy Association talked about the increasing interest in gene therapy in the field of neuromuscular diseases.

Neurology News Network. for the week ending October 26, 2024. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The director of the myasthenia gravis clinic at Yale University provided additional insight on the MINT study of inebilizumab in myasthenia gravis, some of the subanalyses within, and next plans in the drug’s development. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The chief medical officer at Immunic provided clinical insight on the dual mechanism of action of vidofludimus calcium, and how its positioned as a treatment option across all MS subtypes. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The chief medical officer at Edgewise Therapeutics gave an overview of the mechanism of EDG-5506, an agent in development for Becker muscular dystrophy, and its early promising clinical results to date. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

The senior scientist at Sunnybrook Research Institute talked about both the opportunities and challenges with the shift of technological advancement in medical education, especially in fostering critical thinking and managing the vast influx of information. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The professor of neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine provided clinical insight on the uniqueness of investigational XEN1101 and the idea behind potassium channel inhibitors to treat epilepsy. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Dr. Isaacson discusses how health care providers can effectively balance the pharmacological properties of approved therapies for Parkinson's disease with patient preferences and comfort levels by fostering open communication and individualized care approaches.

The professor of neurology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine talked about how the newly updated stroke prevention guideline introduces recommendations addressing cardiovascular risk in women, sedentary behavior, and groundbreaking treatments. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

In our latest roundtable series, experts highlighted research showing that even mild COVID can result in cognitive impairment including brain fog and IQ decline.

The director of Child Neurology and Pediatric Sleep Medicine at Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital provided her immediate reaction to the approval of a once-nightly sodium oxybate for pediatric narcolepsy. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]