The sleep epidemiologist and assistant professor at the Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, insight on the associations between race, socioeconomic backgrounds, and poor sleep and insufficient sleep. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
In this episode of MEDcast, expert neurologists delve into anti-CD20 disease modifying therapies (DMTs) in MS. They assess the correlation between clinical observations and immunological processes in MS patients, and also examine the role of the Epstein Barr virus in MS.
The professor of neurology at the University of Virginia discussed the progress made in recognizing and diagnosing neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder through the discovery of specific monoclonal antibodies. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
The course director of ATMRD 2023 provided perspective on the notable strides made in the movement disorder field, including the significant progress made in drug delivery. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
The chief of the Sleep Disorders Clinical Research Program at Massachusetts General Hospital provided insight on new updates to the management of restless legs syndrome, including removing dopamine agonists as first line treatments. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]
Ahmed Zayed Obeidat MD, PhD; Ravi Dukkipati, MD; and Gabriel Pardo, MD, FAAN, share key takeaways for clinicians treating RRMS.
Expert neurologists highlight upcoming agents for the treatment of RRMS, focusing on biomarkers.
The course directors of the 2023 ATRMD Congress provided an overview of the upcoming meeting, and the educational benefits clinicians can gain from attending. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
The professor of neurology at Oregon Health & Science University talked about a study on a modified low-fat diet intervention and its effects on fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis over a 16-week period at CMSC 2023. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]
The pediatric neurologist and sleep medicine specialist at Geisinger Medical Center provided commentary on the current unmet needs for patients with narcolepsy, including improvements in treatment options. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
The pediatric neurologist and sleep medicine specialist at Geisinger Medical Center discussed her talk given at SLEEP 2023 on the influence of obesity, asthma, metabolic syndrome, gut microbiome, and circadian rhythm on obstructive sleep apnea. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
The professor of neurology in the Division of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical School provided insight on current management of insomnia for children and adolescents, and where improvements could be made. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
The professor of neurology at Washington University School of Medicine discussed progressive multiple sclerosis and the need for targeted therapies to address the progression and associated challenges. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
At CMSC 2023, the associate professor of neurological sciences at the University of Vermont in Burlington talked about data surrounding multiple sclerosis diagnosis and misdiagnosis, suggesting the need for the development of diagnostic biomarkers. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
At CMSC 2023, the professor of neurology at Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry discussed the emerging paradigm shift in understanding multiple sclerosis (MS) as a smoldering disease and the potential role of Epstein Barr Virus in causing MS. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Neurology News Network for the week ending June 2, 2023. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
At CMSC 2023, the neuromuscular and movement disorders speech-language pathologist at Orlando Health discussed the importance of early intervention in speech and communication therapy, as well as the challenges faced in getting patients to seek therapy at the time of diagnosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
The adjunct instructor at the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences provided perspective on the next steps in research for potential wearable devices focused on treating issues of multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
The professor of molecular neuroscience at the Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences discussed the premise behind a study of RNA-sequencing data to better understand the reasons why females suffer accelerated dementia. [WATCH TIME: 9 minutes]
Experts in neurology provide insight on challenges that arise with the use of generic DMTs in RRMS treatment, such as cost to the patient.
Ahmed Zayed Obeidat MD, PhD; Ravi Dukkipati, MD; and Gabriel Pardo, MD, FAAN, comment on the use of generic DMTs in the treatment of RRMS, highlighting efficacy and safety data as well as level of equivalence to brand name treatments.
The clinical professor in the department of neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, emphasized the need to restrict trichloroethylene availability and the challenges in studying environmental factors associated with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
In recognition of World MS Day, the health and rehabilitation psychologist at the Rowan Center for Behavioral Medicine discussed types of interventions for managing cognitive changes in patients with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
The medical director of SleepMed in South Carolina discussed the need for more overall awareness of poor sleep and the risk factors associated with worsened heart health. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
The clinical professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, talked about the association between contaminated water and Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Neurology News Network for the week ending May 27, 2023. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
The director of the Memory & Cognitive Disorders Clinic at Hoag Neuroscience Institute provided perspective on the difficulties with testing agents for Parkinson disease psychosis, and the future outlook of treating the symptom. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
The director of vascular neurology at NYU Langone Hospital in Brooklyn discussed the high prevalence of common risk factors for stroke, emphasizing the importance of early detection and management for prevention. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
The associate professor at the University of Colorado highlighted the limitations of standard care visits in collecting crucial data from pediatric multiple sclerosis centers. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
The head of CRCSEP and coordinator of the Neurosciences Research Unit at Paris City University discussed the positive results of teriflunomide in treating radiologically isolated syndrome, a preclinical stage of multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
