John Michael Schreiber, MD, provides an overview of genetic testing, detailing the different types, including whole genome sequencing (WGS), whole exome sequencing (WES), multigene panels, comparative genomic hybridization (CGH), and chromosome microarray (CMA).
Panelists discuss how they approach and potentially adapt the dosing and administration regimens of approved and investigational FcRn inhibitors in their myasthenia gravis patients, considering the prescribed guidelines and individual patient needs.
Panelists discuss how recent phase 3 trial results for nipocalimab and batoclimab, both neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) inhibitors, demonstrate efficacy and safety in different generalized myasthenia gravis patient populations, comparing these findings with earlier phase 2 data and evaluating their potential impact on treatment approaches.
Panelists discuss how they approach combination therapy in generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), including patient selection and timing, while also examining how the availability of newer targeted treatments has influenced their approach to managing newly diagnosed patients.
Panelists discuss how specific disease characteristics and individual patient factors influence their decision-making process when selecting treatments for generalized myasthenia gravis.
The professor of psychiatry and pharmacology at the University of Toronto talked about results from a post hoc analysis presented at CTAD 2024 that explored synthetic cannabinoid nabilone for agitation in Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
A trio of experts from Sinaptica Therapeutics talked about recent findings presented at CTAD 2024 from a study assessing personalized transcranial magnetic stimulation in patients with Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
The director of the Muscular Dystrophy Clinic at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital provided insight on promising data from the phase 2/3 VIBRANCE-MG study assessing investigational nipocalimab in adolesents with myasthenia gravis. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Clinicians discussed the complexities of diagnosing Long COVID, emphasizing the need for improved biomarkers and diagnostic technologies to better serve affected patients.
The data scientist at Roche and mother of a child living with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, provided insight on areas of the disease that need greater recognition, as well as an overview of how the disease is currently treated. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Panelists discuss how various approved and investigational FcRn-targeting agents differ in their mechanisms of action for treating generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG).
Panelists discuss how complement inhibitors work to treat generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), evaluating their efficacy and safety profiles based on FDA approvals and clinical experience.
Panelists discuss how various outcome measures are utilized in clinical practice to assess and monitor patients with generalized myasthenia gravis.
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]
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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]
