NeurologyLive® Friday 5 — June 20, 2025

Welcome to NeurologyLive^®'s Friday 5! Every week, the staff compiles 5 highlights of NeurologyLive's widespread coverage in neurology, ranging from newsworthy study findings and FDA action to expert interviews and peer-to-peer panel discussions.

1: Understanding Pediatric Insomnia: Risk Factors, Clinical Diagnosis, and Care Management

Deepa Burman, MD, FAASM, co-director of the Pediatric Sleep Evaluation Center at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, discussed the potential contributors to pediatric insomnia and the role of a thorough assessment for effective management.

2: Exploring the Clinical Impact of Health and Wellness Coaching in MS Care: Cassandra Moore, MPH, CPH

The associate vice president of strategy and innovation at the National MS Society highlighted the measurable benefits of health and wellness coaching for individuals with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

3: Challenges and Considerations in the Care Management of Advanced Stages of Multiple Sclerosis: Sam Hooshmand, DO

The assistant professor of neurology at the Medical College of Wisconsin talked about the complexities of advanced multiple sclerosis, highlighting gaps in clinical trials and the need for individualized care strategies. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

4: NeuroVoices: Tiffany Malone, MSW, MSCS, on Combating Loneliness in MS Care Through Connection and Community Programs

The director of the John A. Schafer, MD Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Center at Dignity Health discussed the effect of loneliness and social isolation on individuals living with multiple sclerosis.

5: Using a Family-Centered Approach for Care in Pediatric Sleep Health: Funke Afolabi-Brown, MD, FAASM

The chief executive officer of Restful Sleep MD emphasized the importance of tailoring pediatric sleep interventions to each family’s unique structure, values, and challenges. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]