Safely Expanding the Time Window of Thrombolysis: Gregory W. Albers, MD
February 20th 2024The professor of neurology and director of the Stanford Stroke Center discussed the ways stroke care is evolving and the significance of the TIMELESS trial, which demonstrated the safety of tenecteplase in later-window poststroke patients. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]
The Emergence of Novel Biomarkers and Model Systems for ALS: Rita Sattler, MD, MSc
February 19th 2024The professor in the Department of Translational Neuroscience at Barrow Neurological Institute provided comments on her session track at the upcoming 2024 MDA conference and some of the recent advancements in ALS research. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Understanding Patient Subgroups Who Benefit From Tenecteplase After 4.5 Hours: Gregory W. Albers, MD
February 16th 2024The professor of neurology and director of the Stanford Stroke Center provided commentary on clinical implications of findings from the TIMELESS trial assessing tenecteplase initiated in the late window after stroke onset. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Using a Portable Low Field MRI for Timely Diagnoses of Stroke: Annabel Sorby-Adams, PhD
February 15th 2024The postdoctoral research fellow in neurology at Harvard Medical School talked about the potential of a portable low field MRI device to provide timely and cost-effective diagnoses for stroke. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Assisted Reproductive Technologies Increase Risk of In-Hospital Stroke in Pregnant Women
February 14th 2024In a recent study presented at ISC 2024, results revealed that patients who used assisted reproductive technologies therapy during hospitalization for delivery had a higher risk of stroke than those who did not use such therapies.
Anticoagulation Reduces Risk of Stroke in Cervical Artery Dissection, With Effects Based on Timing
February 13th 2024A recent study showed anticoagulation reduced ischemic stroke risk in patients with cervical artery dissection; however, cautioned is warned about the importance of transitioning to antiplatelet therapy at a certain point.
Innovative Approaches and Treatment Inventions for Stroke Care at ISC 2024: Babak Navi, MD, MS
February 7th 2024The chief of the division of stroke and hospital neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine shared some of his thoughts on the promising clinical trials being presented at the 2024 International Stroke Conference. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Emphasizing Shared Decision Making and Emerging Strategies in MS Treatment: Patricia K. Coyle, MD
February 5th 2024The professor of neurology at Stony Brook University Medical Center discussed the significance of shared decision making in multiple sclerosis care and promising developments in treatment strategies. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
A Conversation on Women's Leadership and Career in Medicine: Jennifer Frontera, MD
February 3rd 2024The professor of neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine talked about the importance of aligning leadership roles with personal passions for women in the field of neurology pursuing their careers in medicine. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
The Next Wave of Stroke Care Beyond the Acute Phase: Matthew Schrag, MD, PhD
February 2nd 2024The associate professor of neurology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center discussed exploring promising opportunities in other phases outside of the acute phase of ischemic stroke. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Insights on Seizure Therapy and Future Plans in Epilepsy Research: Iryna Leunikava, MSc
January 25th 2024The European evidence generation strategy lead for epilepsy and rare syndromes at UCB described some details about further epilepsy research and other explorations in the next few years. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Enhancing Methodologies for Comprehensive Patient Outcome Analysis in Epilepsy: Derek Ems, MPH, CPHQ
January 25th 2024The health economics outcomes research specialist at UCB discussed the need for improved methodologies to have a more accurate analysis of patient outcomes beyond what administrative databases can provide. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
The Urgent Need for Improved Physician-Patient Conversations on SUDEP: Jude Luker, BA (Hons)
January 24th 2024The head of Patient Engagement, Epilepsy and Rare Syndromes (Europe) at UCB Pharma discussed the inconsistencies in educational information given to patients with epilepsy, including the knowns of sudden unexpected death. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Raising Discussion on Gaps in SUDEP Knowledge in Epilepsy Care: Jude Luker, BA (Hons)
January 17th 2024The head of Patient Engagement, Epilepsy and Rare Syndromes (Europe) at UCB Pharma discussed findings from a literature review presented at AES 2023 involving conversations about sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Patient-Centered Care to Address Symptoms in Migraine Treatment: Amaal Starling, MD, FAHS, FAAN
January 14th 2024The associate professor in the department of neurology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine talked about the importance of adopting a patient-centered approach in migraine treatment and the often overlooked impact of brain fog in patients with migraine. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Addressing the Unmet Needs of Managing MS Symptoms: Michael Y. Sy, MD, PhD
January 8th 2024The associate professor of clinical neurology at University of California, Irvine School of Medicine talked about addressing the critical unmet needs in disability progression among patients with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]