Risk Factors and Risk Mitigation Strategies of SUPED for Patients With Dravet Syndrome
August 14th 2025Panelists discuss how patients with Dravet syndrome face elevated sudden unexplained death in epilepsy (SUDEP) risk compared with other epilepsy populations, emphasizing the importance of early family education about risk factors such as convulsive seizures and medication adherence, while highlighting that newer therapies show promise in reducing both seizure frequency and SUDEP risk through better seizure control and decreased status epilepticus occurrence.
Preparing for the AI-Driven Future of Neurology: Elisabeth Marsh, MD
August 13th 2025The associate professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins Medicine previewed a 2025 AUPN panel exploring AI’s clinical, research, and educational applications, along with the ethical considerations shaping its responsible adoption. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Advances in Alzheimer Disease Screening and Antibody Therapy at AAIC 2025: Eric Siemers, MD
August 13th 2025The chief medical officer at Acumen Pharmaceuticals discussed the benefits of using the blood-based p-tau 217 biomarker to improve screening accuracy and reduce patient burden in AD. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Managing EDS in Patients With OSA and Accessing Therapy Effectiveness
August 11th 2025Panelists discuss how FDA-approved medications like modafinil, armodafinil, and solriamfetol serve both therapeutic and diagnostic purposes in treating residual sleepiness, with responses varying across different sleep disorder populations but consistently helping patients recognize their true level of impairment.
CPAP Treatment of OSA and Residual EDS Symptoms
August 11th 2025Panelists discuss how approximately 20% to 30% of patients compliant with CPAP therapy still experience pathological sleepiness, requiring clinicians to plant early expectations about potential need for additional pharmacological treatment and address patient disappointment when CPAP alone isn't sufficient.
Importance of Patient Selection and Future Therapies in Alzheimer Treatment
August 10th 2025In the third episode, Salloway emphasizes the need for careful patient selection when prescribing donanemab to minimize serious risks, highlighting the value of the newly approved safer dosing regimen. Supported by Eli Lilly.
Maintaining Efficacy in Safer Donanemab Dosing Regimen
August 9th 2025Dementia expert Stephen Salloway, MD, PhD, overviews the stepwise donanemab regimen approved by the FDA, citing how it not only reduces ARIA rates but preserves the same level of amyloid reduction as the original dosing. Supported by Eli Lilly.
Monitoring Long-Term Efficacy of Migraine Wearable Device Over 3 Years: Alit Stark-Inbar, PhD
August 8th 2025The corporate vice president of medical information and research at Theranica discussed long-term findings presented at AHS 2025 covering the company’s Nerivio remote electrical neuromodulation device for patients with migraine. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Role of SCN1A Genetic Testing in Diagnosis of Dravet Syndrome
August 7th 2025Panelists discuss how SCN1A genetic testing has enabled earlier diagnosis of Dravet syndrome, though some clinicians still hesitate to order tests due to discomfort with genetics, emphasizing that early genetic confirmation is crucial for avoiding contraindicated sodium channel medications, implementing appropriate treatments, and providing families with answers and community connections that improve long-term outcomes.
Symptoms and Disease Progression in Pediatric Patients With Dravet Syndrome
August 7th 2025Panelists discuss how early recognition of Dravet syndrome's key clinical features—including prolonged seizures triggered by fever or illness in the first year of life, the importance of genetic testing for SCN1A variants, and the progressive nature of the condition that evolves from initial febrile seizures to multiple seizure types alongside developmental delays—can support timely diagnosis and improve long-term outcomes for pediatric patients.
Highlighting Research Progress in Tau-Targeting Therapy for Alzheimer Disease: Diana Gallagher, MD
August 6th 2025At AAIC 2025, the head of AD, MS and Immunology Development Units at Biogen discussed ongoing research efforts targeting tau pathology in AD, specifically the company's investigational candidate BIIB080. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
The Shift in CIDP Treatment Toward Individualized, Evidence-Based Care: Karissa Gable, MD
August 6th 2025The neurologist at Duke Health provided insights on how chronic demyelinating inflammatory polyneuropathy treatment is evolving toward biomarker-driven, personalized approaches at the 2025 Carolina Neuromuscular Summit. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Exploring GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: Dennis Rivet, MD
August 5th 2025The Harold I. Nemuth Chair in Neurological Disorders at Virginia Commonwealth University discussed new data supporting the potential of GLP-1 RAs as a non-surgical option for idiopathic intracranial hypertension. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Discussing Dyskinesia Treatment Options With Patients With Parkinson Disease
August 4th 2025Panelists discuss how treatment decisions for complex cases like the 66-year-old man with severe dyskinesia and 4 hours of daily “off” time require individualized approaches based on patient tolerance, with options including delayed-release/extended-release amantadine (starting at lower doses in older patients due to hallucination risk), extended-release carbidopa-levodopa formulations, infusion pumps for potential deep priming effects, or deep brain stimulation for patients seeking rapid improvement, emphasizing the importance of engaging patients in discussions about their patience for dose adjustments, risk tolerance for adverse effects, and desired timeline for symptom control to guide optimal treatment selection.
Impact of EDS on Patients’ Quality of Life and Identifying Sleepiness in OSA
August 4th 2025Panelists discuss how excessive daytime sleepiness significantly impacts patients' work productivity and quality of life, yet many patients rationalize their symptoms as normal or fail to recognize the severity of their condition, making thorough clinical questioning essential.
Underdiagnosis and Differential Diagnosis of EDS in Patients With OSA
August 4th 2025Panelists discuss how to differentiate true excessive daytime sleepiness from general fatigue or tiredness, emphasizing the importance of collaborative care with other specialists to address underlying mood disorders and comorbid conditions that may complicate diagnosis.
A Case of a 66-Year-Old Man With Parkinson Disease and Dyskinesia
August 4th 2025Panelists discuss how a 66-year-old man with 8 years of Parkinson disease presenting with severe peak-dose dyskinesia affecting basic functions like eating and speaking, plus 4 hours of daily “off” time despite frequent dosing, represents a patient who should not have been allowed to progress to such advanced motor complications, emphasizing that the preferred approach is early intervention to treat motor fluctuations and dyskinesia as they develop rather than waiting until patients reach this severely impaired state with complex symptoms requiring more intensive management strategies.
Findings From First Cohort of SPG302 in Phase 2 Alzheimer Disease Trial: Sharron Gargosky, PhD
August 1st 2025The chief development officer at Spinogenix shared initial results from the first cohort of the company’s phase 2 trial assessing SPG302 in Alzheimer disease presented at AAIC 2025. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]