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Continuing the Vision of June Halper: What's Next for CMSCKathleen Costello discusses her new role as interim CEO of the CMSC. She has the support of Jeff Wilken, CMSC president, and Tina Trott, CMSC director.
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A New Approach to Protein Misfolding in Parkinson DiseasePreviously, many promising treatments for PD have ultimately resulted in untenable adverse effects or in failure, but the evolving area of protein folding offers an opportunity to slow or reverse the neurodegenerative process.
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Improvements to the Detection, Psychosocial Aspects of Narcolepsy in Adolescents: Eric Zhou, PhDThe assistant professor of pediatrics at Harvard Medical School provided perspective on the care needs of adolescents and young adults with narcolepsy, and the importance of early detection of lingering issues. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Proper Ways to Engage Underserved Populations in Pain Medicine: Burel Goodin, PhDThe professor of anesthesiology at Washington University in St. Louis provided perspective on the respect and approach that comes with conducting research in underserved or impoverished communities. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Incorporation of Biomarkers, Synaptic Plasticity, in Treatment Paradigm for Alzheimer Disease: Alessio Travaglia, PhDThe director at the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health discussed relevant biomarkers for Alzheimer disease and their role as novel therapeutics continue to emerge. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Less Invasive Epilepsy Surgery May Help Turn Candidates Into ConsultsRecent advances in stereoelectroencephalography and laser ablation may help convert those who may be candidates for pediatric epilepsy surgery to those who proceed with a consultation.
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The Role of Music & Movement in Parkinson Disease TreatmentKenneth Ngo, MD, medical director for the Brain Injury Program at Brooks Rehabilitation’s 3 inpatient hospitals, highlighted how cotreatment between music therapy and physical therapy can significantly improve the overall quality of life for patients with Parkinson disease.
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Tension-Type Headache, An Understudied and Undertreated Condition: Sait Ashina, MD, FAHSThe assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School talked about the prevalence of tension-type headache and how recent advances shed light on its pathophysiological mechanisms, leading to potential new treatments for the condition. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Evolving Landscape of Pediatric Neurology: Erika Fullwood Augustine, MD, MSThe associate chief science officer at Kennedy Krieger Institute shared thoughts on the state of pediatric neurology and the significance of being named winner of the Sydney Carter Award. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Discontinuing Disease-Modifying Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis: Deborah Miller, PhDThe staff member at the Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis discussed reasons why patients may stop treatment, as well as strategies for maintaining communication with the healthcare team in the event of discontinuation. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Exploring Potential Therapeutic Opportunities for GammaTile in Neurosurgery: Matthew Shepard, MDThe neurosurgeon at Allegheny Health Network discussed the current uses of GammaTile following tumor removal, and the research needed to unlock greater potential. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Creating Positive, Helpful Work Environments for Patients With NMOSD: Farrah Mateen, MD, PhDThe associate director of the Multiple Sclerosis & Neuromyelitis Optica Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital discussed the ways employers and clinicians can alleviate work hardships experienced by patients with NMOSD. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Future Research on Neuronal Microstructure Integrity in Migraine Using High-Gradient Diffusion MRI: Katharina Eikermann-Haerter, MDThe associate professor in the department of radiology at NYU Langone provided perspective on the unanswered questions regarding neuronal microstructure in migraine following her presentation at the 2024 AAN Annual Meeting. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Directions for Future Research on COVID-Disorders of Consciousness: David Fischer, MDThe neurocritical care fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital highlighted areas for future research to better understand disorders of consciousness associated with COVID-19. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
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Using SAGE to Detect Mild Cognitive Impairment Earlier: Douglas Scharre, MDOutlining the findings from a recent study comparing SAGE to the Mini-Mental State Examination, the director of the Division of Cognitive and Memory Disorders at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center stressed the importance of identifying patients at-risk for dementia early on. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
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Medical Gaslighting: Multiple Sclerosis’ Dirty Little Secret?The effect of gaslighting on patients can result in serious harms, and although it is potentially common in the MS care continuum, whether it is deliberate or an institutional problem, it must be called out by providers.
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AUPN Leadership Minute Episode 35: Building a High-Quality QI ProgramEpisode 35 of the AUPN Leadership Minute features Tracey A. Milligan, MD, of New York Medical College; and Carl Gold, MD, MS, of Stanford University. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Acumen Pharmaceuticals’ Phase 2 Advancements in Alzheimer Disease Screening: Todd Feaster, PsyDThe senior clinical research scientist at Acumen Pharmaceuticals talked about the company's approach to refining Alzheimer screening by implementing plasma p-tau 217 biomarkers. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Advice for Advanced Practice Providers in Managing Sleep DisordersAdvanced practice practitioners share final pearls with their colleagues for the management of sleep disorders.
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Educational Benefits of Flipped Classrooms in Teaching Settings: Lawrence Robinson, MDThe senior scientist at Sunnybrook Research Institute in Toronto, Ontario, provided clinical insight on the advantages of a flipped classroom, and why neurology educators should consider this approach. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
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AUPN 2022 Veterans Health Administration WorkshopGlenn Graham, MD, PhD; and Sharyl Martini, MD, PhD, moderate a discussion with 4 clincial experts to advance specialized clinical care, education and research for Veterans with movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and seizures, and headache. [WATCH TIME: 1 hour, 52 minutes]
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Lessons Learned From Cleveland Clinic’s Mobile Stroke Unit: Blake Buletko, MDThe vascular neurologist and director of the residency program at Cleveland Clinic provided perspective on the biggest learning experiences over the past decade for Cleveland Clinic’s mobile stroke unit. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Innovations in Glioblastoma ResearchGlioblastoma, a highly aggressive brain cancer, presents substantial treatment challenges necessitating innovative therapies and interdisciplinary research to improve patient outcomes.
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Cost-Effective Detection of Poststroke Atrial Fibrillation Identified in STROKE-AF Trial: David Z. Rose, MDThe professor of neurology at University of South Florida talked about the cost-effectiveness of insertable cardiac monitors to detect new atrial fibrillation in patients with large-artery or small-vessel disease stroke. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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NMOSD Management with New FDA-approved Agents to Reduce Relapse and Hospitalization RatesA panelist discusses how neurologists can adapt their NMOSD management strategies based on recent findings about relapse and hospitalization rates, sharing practical advice and clinical experience for optimizing patient outcomes.
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Expensive Antiseizure Medications Cause for Concern for Patients with Epilepsy: Deepti Zutshi, MD, FAANThe associate professor of neurology at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan, spoke about expensive antiseizure medications for epilepsy along with spending for Medicare and Medicaid at the 2022 AES Annual Meeting. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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AUPN Leadership Minute Episode 40: Funding Resident and Fellow PositionsEpisode 40 of the AUPN Leadership Minute features Clifton L. Gooch, MD, of the University of South Florida; and Tom Frontera, MD, of the University of South Florida. [WATCH TIME: 9 minutes]
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Sparing the Hippocampus in Epilepsy Surgery: Critical Decisions for Outcome OptimizationSurgical treatment for epilepsy has been proven its effectiveness, and preoperative evaluation has sparked a debate: to spare or not to spare the hippocampus?
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NeuroVoices: Rebecca M. Edelmayer, PhD, on Advancing Blood Biomarkers in Alzheimer Disease for Earlier Diagnosis and Treatment InterventionThe vice president of scientific engagement at the Alzheimer's Association discussed advancements in blood biomarker tests, their use in specialty care, and the development of clinical guidelines for broader integration.
