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Hiding in Plain Sight: MS and Domestic Violence and AbuseWhen looking at the intersection of MS and domestic abuse, one can find hidden challenges and a need for innovative efforts to support vulnerable patients and survivors.
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Pregnancy and Family Planning Considerations When Treating Patients With Multiple SclerosisIn this episode of MEDcast, Dr Krieger, Dr Brandstadter, and Dr Bove discuss MS care in patients who are considering pregnancy. They highlight treatment options, monitoring recommendations during and after pregnancy, as well as other crucial considerations when caring for patients with childbearing goals.
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Using Biomarker Testing to Advance Alzheimer Diagnostics: Margherita Carboni, PhDThe indication lead of neurology at Roche Diagnostics International talked about the latest Alzheimer biomarkers that are aimed to transform diagnostic accuracy and accessibility as well as enhance early detection and treatment. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Safety of Cancer Treatments in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: Prashanth Rajarajan, MD, PhDThe neurology resident at Massachusetts General Brigham talked about assessing the safety of cancer treatments in patients with multiple sclerosis using checkpoint inhibitors. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
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The State of Multiple Sclerosis Therapy and Trends in Thinking: Robert K. Shin, MDThe professor of neurology at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital shared his perspective on the trends in thinking about the treatment of MS and how an improved understanding of underlying processes has led to a shift in the field. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Ethical Values and Principals in Neurology Departments, Medical SchoolA group of esteemed panelists discussed the important values neurology department directors and educators should prioritize when teaching students of the future. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
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The Urgent Need for Improved Physician-Patient Conversations on SUDEP: Jude Luker, BA (Hons)The 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]
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Building the Myasthenia Gravis ArmamentariumSince it was first discovered in the early 1900s, the therapeutic approaches to treating myasthenia gravis have changed significantly, with several proven treatment options.
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State of Mental Health Care for Patients With MS: Dawn Edhe, PhDThe psychologist and professor in the department of rehabilitation medicine at the University of Washington shared her perspective on the state of mental health care in multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Questions of Adherence Raised by Unused Multiple Sclerosis Disease-Modifying Therapies: Darin T. Okuda, MD; Karin CookThe coauthors of a study assessing costs associated with unused disease-modifying therapies shared their insight into the extended effects of unused treatments in MS, including the importance of transparency between physician and patient. [WATCH TIME: 12 minutes]
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Need for Increased Multidisciplinary Study of Newborn and Infant Sleep in Epilepsy: Renee Shellhaas, MD, MS, FAESThe professor of neurology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis spoke about the field of newborn sleep and epilepsy based on a special lecture from the 2022 AES annual meeting. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Highlights of ISC 2024, Trials and Future Innovations for Stroke Care: Tudor Jovin, MD; Lauren Sansing, MD, MS, FAHAThe medical director of the Cooper Neurological Institute and the professor of neurology at Yale University School of Medicine shared a few highlights from research presented at ISC 2024. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]
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Exponential Growth of Research, Biomarkers in Alzheimer Disease: Thomas Wisniewski, MDThe director of NYU Langone’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center discussed noticeable advancements within the field of Alzheimer disease in recent years and how they contribute to gaining a better understanding of the disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Read All About It: How On-Demand Therapy Has Changed the PD LandscapeAs therapeutic development has advanced in Parkinson disease management, the introduction of on-demand options have extended ON time for patients and altered the paradigm of care.
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Exploring Epstein Barr Virus Connection in Multiple Sclerosis Research: J. William Lindsey, MDThe professor in the department of neurology with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston talked about findings from a recent study that investigated T cell specificity in the spinal fluid of patients with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 10 minutes]
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Continued Evolution of Deep Brain Stimulation in Neurology: Jonathan Jagid, MD; Brian Noga, PhDA pair of neurologists from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine provided insight on the various ways deep brain stimulation has changed and the potential treatment opportunities that lie ahead. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Bridging Clinical Signs and Biological Evidence to Transform MS Diagnosis: Marcello Moccia, MD, PhDAt ECTRIMS 2024, the assistant professor at the University of Naples the latest multiple sclerosis diagnostic criteria, which emphasized a shift toward biologically based diagnoses. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Prioritizing Sleep Health in the Modern World of Sleep Disorders: Ana Krieger, MD, MPHThe medical director of the Center for Sleep Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine talked about the importance of sleep health in modern life with the increasing prevalence of sleep disorders such as narcolepsy in the United States. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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Integrating Advanced Therapies and Holistic Management in Multiple Sclerosis Care: Agne Straukiene, MDThe consultant neurologist at Torbay and Southern Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust discussed how combining advanced therapies with lifestyle modifications can improve outcomes and slow disease progression in patients with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
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Assessing, Validating Clinically Relevant Biomarkers for Alzheimer Disease: Jefferson Kinney, PhDThe founding chair of the department of brain health at the University of Nevada Las Vegas discussed the plethora of Alzheimer disease biomarkers and the need for consensus on the value of each. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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Takotsubo Syndrome and the Brain-Heart Connection: Frederic Schaper, MD, PhDThe instructor in neurology at Brigham and Women's Hospital talked about research exploring takotsubo syndrome, a heart condition often triggered by emotional or physical stressors, and its relationship with brain lesions. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
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AUPN 2022 Women Leaders in NeurologyLaurie Gutmann, MD; Gauri Pawar, MD; and Claire Henchcliffe, MD, discuss their own paths in medicine and observations of other women leaders. [WATCH TIME: 1 hour, 51 minutes]
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Teaching Neurology Amid an Ever-Changing Field: Galina Gheihman, MDThe general neurologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital described the approach and mindset in teaching neurology as the field continuously evolves. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
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AUPN Leadership Minute Episode 30: Pay and Promotion Disparities and Maintaining EquityEpisode 30 of the AUPN Leadership Minute features Rohit Das, MD, of UT Southwestern Medical Center; and Julie Silver, MD, of Harvard Medical School. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]
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Herpes Viruses May Fuel the Development of Alzheimer DiseaseRecent research investigated how HSV-1 infection affects tau phosphorylation through the cGAS-STING-TBK1 pathway, highlighting potential new therapeutic strategies for Alzheimer disease.
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Advancing Parkinson’s Disease Care While Maintaining Focus on DyskinesiaPanelists discuss how recent advancements in Parkinson’s disease treatments and a patient-centered approach to care are essential in managing dyskinesia while improving overall symptom control.
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Stanford Children’s Health: A Comprehensive Approach to Care for a Child With a Neurological ConditionPhysicians from Stanford Children’s Health offer their keys to successful pediatric neuroscience teams and what to focus on to provide a better quality of life for children.
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Roundtable: The Future of Stereotactic and Functional NeurosurgeryTwo experts at Jefferson Health discuss several topics related to advances in neurosurgery, technology, and the future of minimally invasive procedures.
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Future of Treating DMDFinal thoughts from leading experts on the future of treating Duchenne muscular dystrophy and keeping standard of care in the forefront.
