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Overcoming the Complexities With Gene Therapy in ALS: Anna Underhill, BSThe postdoctoral researcher at King’s College London provided background on why gene therapies have not seen as much success in treating ALS, and the need for additional validation of genetic mutations. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Andrea Quattrone, MD: The Importance of Early Differentiation Between PSP and ParkinsonThe neurology resident at Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro also touched on how accurate early diagnoses can help hone clinical trial recruitment.
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Evaluating Therapeutic Targets for Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson Disease: Alfonso Fasano, MD, PhDThe professor of neurology at the University of Toronto provided insight on several prominent targets in the brain for deep brain stimulation, including emerging ones that may not gain as much attention. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Leo Petrossian, PhD, MBA: Accelerating Optimization of Epilepsy ManagementThe CEO of Nile AI spoke to how the newly founded company plans to develop data science techniques to improve the optimization of epilepsy care and management.
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The Need for More Time in Movement Disorder Care: Temitope Lawal, MDThe neurologist and movement disorders fellow at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center spoke about the need for clinicians to have more time with patients in clinical practice, particularly with those with chronic diseases. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
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Assessing In-Hospital Stroke Risk in Pregnant Patients Using Assisted Reproductive Technologies: Ava L. Liberman, MDThe medical director of the Stroke Center at Weill Cornell Medicine talked about results from a recent study on the risk of stroke in patients on assisted reproductive technologies during delivery hospitalization. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Clinical Pearls for Management of Generalized Myasthenia GravisPanelists discuss how a multidisciplinary approach involving various specialists is crucial in managing generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG), offering final insights and recommendations for health care professionals treating gMG patients.
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Managing Insomnia: Practical Advice for Community PhysiciansClosing their discussion on insomnia, panelists share final thoughts and advice for community physicians.
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Stroke: A Looming Threat for Younger AdultsSteven Shapiro, MD, medical director for Stroke Services at RWJBarnabas Health’s Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, highlighted some of the reasons why stroke occurs in younger adults under the age of 45 and the risk factors as well as preventative measures this population should be aware of.
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Altering Alzheimer Care Landscape With New, Advanced Therapeutics: Martin Tolar, MD, PhDThe president and CEO at Alzheon shared recent insights into neurodegenerative diseases that suggest a single toxic trigger may be responsible for conditions like Alzheimer disease, leading to potential early intervention and treatment strategies. [WATCH TIME: 10 minutes]
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Summer 2024 – Letter From the EditorMary Ann Picone, MD, FAAN, FACP, provides a summary of her time at the recently held 2024 CMSC Annual Meeting.
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Advanced Parkinson Disease: Looking AheadPanelists look ahead in the management of advanced Parkinson disease and discuss the promise of different investigational therapies.
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Future Role of Neurofilament Light in ALS Drug Development, Clinical Trials: Rita Sattler, PhD, MScThe professor in the Department of Translational Neuroscience at Barrow Neurological Institute provided perspective on the approval of tofersen (Qalsody; Biogen) for patients with ALS and the ways neurofilament light will be used going forward. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Cenobamate's Efficacy in Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: Jacob Pellinen, MDThe assistant professor of neurology at University of Colorado School of Medicine discussed findings on the impact of cenobamate on hospital visits and emergency care for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy following surgery. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Preclinical Research on CRISPR-Based Gene Editing for Alzheimer Disease Treatment: Brent D. Aulston, PhDThe postdoctoral fellow at the University of California San Diego discussed using CRISPR-based gene editing to alter the amyloid precursor protein gene in mice models with symptoms of Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Addressing the Unmet Needs of Managing MS Symptoms: Michael Y. Sy, MD, PhDThe 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]
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Spring Forward or Fall Back: Time-Change Sleep ProblemsBijoy E. John, MD, founder and medical director of Sleep Wellness Clinics of America (Nashville) and Sleep Fix Academy, discussed the health risks associated with daylight saving time changes.
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Questions Linger Around COVID-19’s OriginMike Hennessy Sr, Chairman and founder, MJH Life Sciences™, offers his perspective on the questions around the origin of COVID-19 and applauds the extensive efforts to produce vaccines.
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Feasibility of Incorporating an Interprofessional Student Program to Other Institutions, Universities: Stephanie Teixeira-Poit, PhDThe associate professor at the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University provided insight on the widespread feasibility of a new initiative that aims to teach and attract young professionals to the MS field. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Future Research Efforts in Aging MSIn the final episode, Negroski gave closing thoughts on some of the major unmet needs in research regarding aging in MS, as well as some of the unanswered questions clinicians are still trying to figure out.
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Published Phase 3 Data Demonstrates Unprecedented Improvements in SMA Type 1 Compared With Natural HistoryThe senior vice president and chief medical officer at Novartis Gene Therapies shared his perspective on the recent clinical trial results for Zolgensma in SMA type 1.
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Next Steps in Bringing PD Staging System to Clinic: Tanya Simunui, MDThe head of the division of movement disorder at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine discussed the steps necessary in bringing a newly established Parkinson disease defining system to clinical settings. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Building a Healthy Learning Environment for Young Medical Professionals: Alexandria Reynolds, PhDThe undergraduate program director at the University of South Carolina discussed the shift in teaching strategies for those in neurology and why more hands-on experience serves students better. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Enacting Necessary Changes to the MS Care Model: Mona Bostick, RDN, LDN, MSCSDiscussing adaptations to the comprehensive care model in multiple sclerosis, the founder of MS Bites commented on the need to consistently incorporate dietitians. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
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Future Plans and Clinical Promise of Inebilizumab in Myasthenia Gravis: Richard Nowak, MD, MSThe director of the myasthenia gravis clinic at Yale University provided additional insight on the MINT study of inebilizumab in myasthenia gravis, some of the subanalyses within, and next plans in the drug’s development. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Using the Cognitive Stress Test to Distinguish Pre-MCI and Amnestic MCI: Leeron Nahmias, BSThe medical student at Nova Southeastern University provided insight on a new innovative tool called the Cognitive Stress Test that can help distinguish different cognitive states for older adults. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
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CDC and FDA Announce Stroke Safety Concern Related to Pfizer-BioNTech Bivalent COVID-19 VaccineDespite previous data suggesting no link, the CDC and FDA will continue to review all evidence for possible increased risk of ischemic stroke.
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Empowering Patient Voice in Epilepsy Treatment and Strategies for Seizure Freedom: Patrick Kwan, MD, PhD, FRCPThe professor of neurology in the department of neuroscience at Monash University discussed implementation strategies for treatment approaches to achieve seizure freedom in patients with epilepsy. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
