Despite a less than favorable view of the pharmaceutical industry among the general population, there are still benefits to the work being done by clinicians who transition to this line of work according to the semi-retired neurologist and consultant with the PMD Alliance. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
The semi-retired neurologist and consultant with the PMD Alliance discussed the importance of the patient care team and having multiple specialists and disciplines included in that process. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Neurology News Network for the week ending June 18, 2022. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
The semi-retired neurologist and consultant with the PMD Alliance shared her perspective on the progress that has been made in therapeutics for the treatment of movement disorders, and the role of social prescribing for these patients. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
The graduate student at the University of Michigan provided insight on the ways to expand the current knowledge about the disparities among races and genders in sleep quality and long-term cognitive outcomes. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Expert neurologists comment on the impact of COVID-19 on telemedicine and MS treatment selection.
Dr Kelly Knupp, Dr Joseph E. Sullivan, and Mary Anne Meskis comment on the impact of Dravet syndrome on a patient and their caregiver’s quality of life and address education around SUDEP.
Kelly Knupp, MD, reviews the patient presentation of Dravet syndrome and the recognition of common signs and symptoms in patients.
Clinical implications from VELOCE, a phase 3b study examining the effect of ocrelizumab on immune responses in patients with relapsing MS.
The associate clinical professor at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine discussed the strides, but also challenges still in treating patients with narcolepsy. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
The associate professor at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University provided insight on the widespread feasibility of a new initiative that aims to teach and attract young professionals to the MS field. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Robert A. Hauser, MD, MBA, and Laxman Bahroo, DO, review unmet needs in managing OFF episodes for patients with Parkinson Disease.
Rajesh Pahwa, MD, provides insight on initiating treatment after the manifestation of OFF episodes and reviews current treatment options for Parkinson disease.
Drs Robert A. Hauser, Rajesh Pahwa, and Laxman Bahroo discuss factors to consider when approaching treatment selection for managing OFF episodes in Parkinson Disease.
The MD-PhD student at Wake Forest School of Medicine shared her perspective on the findings of a study suggesting that mindfulness practices can alter pain perception and migraine attack awareness, among other results. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Mary Schroth, MD, and Jacqueline Glascock, PhD, of Cure SMA, share their perspectives on the upcoming annual meeting.
The health research assistant at the Shepherd Center discussed the importance of interventions that address mental health for patients with multiple sclerosis, including counseling and support groups. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
The associate professor at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University discussed a newfound initiative that helps encourage more professionals in multiple sclerosis and across neurology. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Expert panelists discuss misdiagnosis of myasthenia gravis and consider the question of whether this condition should be treated by community physicians.
James F. Howard Jr., MD and Nicholas J. Silvestri MD, FAAN discuss an overview of myasthenia gravis and important tools for diagnosis of myasthenia gravis.
The assistant professor of pharmacology at the University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson shared her insight into the endocannabinoid system and its therapeutic potential in treating migraine. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Laurie Gutmann, MD; Gauri Pawar, MD; and Claire Henchcliffe, MD, discuss their own paths in medicine and observations of other women leaders. [WATCH TIME: 1 hour, 51 minutes]
Robert Fox, MD, who presented the DISCO-MS study results at the CMSC 2022 Annual Meeting, offered his closing thoughts on the data and the take-home messaging for clinicians.
The associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Illinois at Chicago shared the findings of her and colleagues’ work that suggest that distinct cytoarchitectural changes occur in the brain that may underlie migraine chronification. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
The pediatric neurologist and headache specialist at the University of Calgary discussed the work she presented at AHS 2022 on the incidence of anxiety and depressive disorders in the pediatric migraine population. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Robert Fox, MD, offered perspective on data from the DISCO-MS study of disease-modifying therapy discontinuation in patients with multiple sclerosis and how it compares with day-to-day clinical practice.
The professor and chair of Psychiatry & Human Behavior at Wake Forest School of Medicine provided insight on the signs and risks associated with sleep disorders and Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Neurology News Network for the week ending June 11, 2022. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Robert Fox, MD, shared the details of the DISCO-MS study of disease-modifying therapy discontinuation in patients with multiple sclerosis, presented at the CMSC 2022 Annual Meeting.
The president and chief executive officer of Mapi Pharma discussed the differences and additional benefits from glatiramer acetate depot, a new intramuscular extended-release version of the known multiple sclerosis medication. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
