NeurologyLive® Friday 5 — September 22, 2023

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: Role of Advocacy Organizations in Creating Safe Spaces for Rare Disorders

A panel of neurology experts detailed the importance that community leadership and creating a positive environment can do for patients with rare neurologic disorders [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

2: Introduction of Antisense Oligonucleotides to Treat Genetic Forms of Epilepsy: Joseph Sullivan, MD

The director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Center at UCSF discussed STK-001, an antisense oligonucleotide in development for Dravet syndrome, and the promise behind this type of targeted approach. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

3: NeuroVoices: Ruth Schneider, MD, on Addressing Psychosis in Lewy Body Diseases

In this recent Q&A, the associate professor in the department of neurology at the University of Rochester provided insight on her presentation on psychosis in Parkinson disease and related disorders given at the 2023 ANA Annual Meeting.

4: Leading Efforts in Advancing Neurodevelopmental Disorder Research: Walter E. Kaufmann, MD

The adjunct professor of human genetics at Emory University School of Medicine talked about efforts from various communities in neurological disorders, such as Rett syndrome, to develop new measures for research. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

5: Balancing Safety and Efficacy in Developing Therapeutic for Rare Neuromuscular Diseases: Douglas Sproule, MD, MSc

The professor in the department of internal medicine at RUSH Medical College discussed a study aimed to provide insights to help tailor cognitive decline prevention programs and raise awareness about health disparities in minority populations. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]