Authors


Rebecca M. Edelmayer, PhD

Latest:

NeuroVoices: Rebecca M. Edelmayer, PhD, on Advancing Blood Biomarkers in Alzheimer Disease for Earlier Diagnosis and Treatment Intervention

The 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.


Thomas Topley, MBA

Latest:

The Mobile Stroke Unit Paradigm Shift for EMS: Thomas Topley

The executive director of the Bensalem Rescue Squad spoke specifically to how the MSU has shifted the paradigm of care that EMS can provide to individuals in the community. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]


Glenn Graham, MD, PhD

Latest:

AUPN 2022 Veterans Health Administration Workshop

Glenn 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]


Michael Weiner, MD

Latest:

Advancements in the Alzheimer Disease Field: Michael Weiner, MD

The director of the Brain Health Registry discussed advancements in AD, following the publication of a systematic review on the predictors of Aß.


Lawrence Elmer, MD, PhD

Latest:

Remaining Questions and Next Steps for Parkinson Agent P2B001: Lawrence Elmer, MD, PhD; Cheryl Fitzer-Attas, PhD

The medical director of the Center for Neurological Disorders at the University of Toledo discussed positive phase 3 findings assessing P2B001, and how the agent would potentially fit in the Parkinson treatment landscape. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]


Rachelle S. Doody, MD, PhD

Latest:

Roche’s NeuroToolKit in Alzheimer Disease Research: Rachelle S. Doody, MD, PhD

The global head of Neurodegeneration at Roche/Genentech shared insight into the development of the company’s NeuroToolKit and its use in its Alzheimer disease research.


Bryan Walker, MHS, PA-C

Latest:

Managing MS in the Community: Advice and Resources

Advice and resources for colleagues, including community practitioners and neurologists, to encourage collaboration and best support for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).


Russell Cerejo, MD

Latest:

Rehab Process and Need for Improved Guidelines of Basilar Artery Occlusions: Russell Cerejo, MD

The vascular neurologist at Allegheny Health Network provided insight on the need to create consensus guidelines that further explain the treatment, management, and rehab of basilar artery occlusions. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Salima Brillman, MD

Latest:

A Multifaceted Approach to Understanding ON and OFF Periods in Parkinson Disease: Salima Brillman, MD

At AMTRD 2023, the movement disorder neurologist at the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Center of Silicon Valley talked about the current care landscape for Parkinson disease and improving on-time for patients experiencing OFF periods. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Richard C. Burgess, MD, PhD

Latest:

The Current State and Future Promise of Magnetoencephalography (MEG) in Epilepsy and Beyond

Magnetoencephalography provides an opportunity for physicians to capture a more dynamic view of brain function over time and space that may offer an advantage to clinical care.


Carolyn Bernstein, MD

Latest:

Integrative and Alternative Patient-Centered Therapies in Neurology: Carolyn Bernstein, MD

The assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School talked about integrative therapies that may offer promising alternatives to traditional treatments for aiding neurological conditions. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Dilesh Doshi, PharmD

Latest:

Reassessing Treatment Options, Quetiapine for Parkinson Disease Psychosis: Dilesh Doshi, PharmD

The vice president of Health Economic and Outcomes Research at Acadia Pharmaceuticals provided perspective on the negative effects seen from quetiapine and how the knowledge of pimavanserin has improved since approval. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Lars Alfredsson, PhD

Latest:

Association Between Obesity and Disease Progression in Multiple Sclerosis: Lars Alfredsson, PhD

The professor of epidemiology at Karolinska Institutet talked about findings from a comprehensive study on the correlation between obesity and accelerated progression of multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]


Gina Mavrikis Cox, PhD

Latest:

The Role of Serum Biomarkers in the Management of MS

Jason Freeman, MD, MBA, and Gina Mavrikis Cox, PhD, discuss a presentation from CMSC 2023 on the role of serum biomarkers in multiple sclerosis management. Sponsored by Novartis.


Ludwig A. Kappos, MD

Latest:

Predicting Patient Response to MS Treatment Using Cognitive Outcome Measures: Ludwig Kappos, MD, FEAN, FAAN

The professor of neurology at the University of Basel provided insight on a new methodology that allows depiction of patient profiles from baseline characteristics and their associations with individual outcomes. [WATCH NOW: 5 minutes]


Vijayshree Yadav, MD, MCR, FANA, FAAN

Latest:

Investigating the Impact of a Low-Fat Diet on Quality of Life and Symptom Management in MS: Vijayshree Yadav, MD, MCR, FANA, FAAN

The professor of neurology at Oregon Health & Science University talked about a study on a modified low-fat diet intervention and its effects on fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis over a 16-week period at CMSC 2023. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]


Anne W. Alexandrov PhD, RN, CCRN, ANVP-BC, NVRN-BC, FAAN

Latest:

Head-of-Bed Positioning Impact on Patients' Recovery Following Thrombectomy: Anne W. Alexandrov PhD, RN, CCRN, ANVP-BC, NVRN-BC, FAAN

The professor of nursing and neurology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center talked about findings from a study investigating head-of-bed position in patients undergoing thrombectomy which was presented at ISC 2024. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]


Richard Bogan, MD, FCCP, FAASM

Latest:

Final Advice for Clinicians Treating Narcolepsy

Drs Thorpy, Dogan, Doghramji, and Kushida share clinical pearls for primary care providers who are taking care of patients with narcolepsy.


Mazen Elkurd, DO

Latest:

Seeking Clarity in Patient Stratification of Parkinson Disease: Mazen Elkurd, DO

The director of the Movement Disorders Center at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, a part of Baylor Scott & White Health, talked about the dilemma of stratifying patients with Parkinson disease based on various criteria and emphasized the need for a consensus on classification. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Forum Kamdar, MD, PhD, FACC, FHFSA

Latest:

NeurologyLive® Clinician of the Month Spotlight: Forum Kamdar, MD, PhD, FACC, FHFSA

As part of our monthly clinician spotlight, NeurologyLive® highlighted neuromuscular-associated cardiomyopathy expert Forum Kamdar, MD, PhD, FACC, FHFSA, an advanced heart failure physician-scientist at the University of Minnesota.


Hong Sun, MD, PhD

Latest:

The Potential of Nipocalimab as a Treatment for Autoantibody Mediated Diseases: Hong Sun, MD, PhD

The senior director and global compound development team leader at Janssen discussed research on nipocalimab, an investigational agent for patients with myasthenia gravis that's shown promising data to this point. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]


Arjun Masurkar, MD, PhD

Latest:

Understanding the Connection Between Alzheimer Disease Plasma Biomarkers and Gait Dysfunction: Arjun Masurkar, MD, PhD; Waijha Ahmed, MD

A group of clinician researchers at NYU Langone provided insight on a study presented at AAIC 2024 looking at the correlations between quantitative gait measures and Alzheimer disease biomarkers. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]



Dalia Rotstein, MD, MPH

Latest:

Recognizing and Investigating the Prodromal Phase in MS and NMOSD: Dalia Rotstein, MD, MPH

The assistant professor of medicine at the University of Toronto talked about emerging research on how prodromal symptoms may aid in the early identification of multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]


Ada Metaxas, BS-C

Latest:

Applying the Innovation Biodesign Framework to Promote Equity and Green Activity in Dementia Care

Lassell et al present a use case demonstrating the process of moving an unmet need to the “solution space” of the Innovation Biodesign Framework for addressing a healthcare challenge in a specific at-risk population: Alzheimer disease and AD-related dementias.


Shae Datta, MD

Latest:

Raising Awareness for the Lasting Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury: Shae Datta, MD

The neurologist and migraine expert at NYU Langone Health provided perspective on TBI Awareness Month and the importance of accurate detection and swift care for trauamatic brain injury. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]


Ruth Benca, MD, PhD

Latest:

Assessing the Correlations With Sleep Issues and Risk of Dementia: Ruth Benca, MD, PhD

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]


Susan Matulevicius, MD, MSCS

Latest:

AUPN Leadership Minute Episode 19: Happy Faculty-Happy Life: Improving Faculty Satisfaction

Episode 19 of the AUPN Leadership Minute features Mud M Alvi, MD, of West Virginia University; and Susan Matulevicius, MD, MSCS, of UT Southwestern Medical Center. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]


Stewart Factor, DO

Latest:

The Therapeutic Pipeline for Parkinson Disease: Stewart Factor, DO

The director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Program at Emory University School of Medicine shared his perspective on the research and development of Parkinson therapies.


Bruce Hughes, MD

Latest:

Therapy Adjustments for Optimal, Early Intervention to Prevent Neurodegeneration in MS

The multiple sclerosis (MS) experts advise health care providers on how to impact the early onset of disease progression and prevent neurodegeneration in patients with MS.

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