Authors


Michael Yeaman, PhD

Latest:

R&D for NMOSD Therapies

Drs Mirla Avila, Mitzi Williams, Michael Levy, and Michael Yeaman comment on research and development priorities for clinical care and emerging therapies for NMOSD.



David Kudrow, MD

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Acute and Preventative Migraine Treatment: Advice for Neurologists

Dr David Kudrow shares some advice for community neurologists on the acute and preventive treatment of migraine.


Lucretia Long, APRN-CNP

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Interdisciplinary Care Teams in Epilepsy Care: Lucretia Long, APRN-CNP

The associate clinical professor of neurology at OSU Wexner Medical Center discussed the state of interdisciplinary care for individuals with epilepsy, and how these care teams operate. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]


Michael Yassa, PhD

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Uncovering the Impact of Social Determinants on the Risk of Alzheimer Disease: Michael Yassa, PhD

The professor of neurology at the University of California, Irvine, talked about social determinants of health in Alzheimer disease and the importance of having diverse populations in clinical trials. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]


Grace Griesbach, PhD

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Sex Dependent Decreases in REM Sleep After TBI and the Impact it May Have on Recovery

Grace Griesbach, PhD, the national director of clinical research for Centre for Neuro Skills, discussed the impact of REM sleep on memory following traumatic brain injury and the importance of considering sex as a biological variable.


Takeshi Iwatsubo, MD, PhD

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Early Clinical Use of Anti-Amyloid Therapy for Alzheimer Disease in Japan: Takeshi Iwatsubo, MD, PhD

The professor of neuropathology at the University of Tokyo School of Medicine talked about the latest data on lecanemab use in clinical practice for Alzheimer disease in Japan presented at CTAD 2024. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]


Tuan Vu, MD

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Improving Patient Communication in MG

Expert neurologists share thoughts on how to improve patient/physician communication and how listening to the patient needs will aid in managing MG.


Laurent Servais, MD, PhD

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Flaws in Assessment Scales for Neuromuscular Conditions: Laurent Servais, MD, PhD

The professor of pediatric neuromuscular diseases at the University of Oxford provided commentary on the commonly used scales to assess neuromuscular function and where inconsistencies have been observed. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]


Stephen L. Hauser, MD

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Stephen L. Hauser, MD: Fenebrutinib and BTK Inhibition in Progressive MS

The director of the UCSF Weill Institute for Neuroscience spoke to the advantages of having agents that can be used across the spectrum of MS, and the role disease progression plays early on.


Olivia Begasse de Dhaem, MD, FAHS

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Debunking Myths of Migraine’s Role in Dementia: Olivia Begasse de Dhaem, MD, FAHS

The headache specialist at Hartford Healthcare Headache Center emphasized the importance of avoiding unnecessary fear surrounding the potential link between migraine and dementia, as current evidence does not strongly support it being a significant risk factor. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]


Jean-Cosme Dodart, PhD

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Immunization Strategy as a Potential Approach to Slowing Cognitive Decline in AD: Jean-Cosme Dodart, PhD

The senior vice president of research at Vaxxinity discussed recently published trial findings on a novel vaccine that targets Alzheimer disease and triggers the production of antibodies against toxic amyloid-ß peptides. [WATCH TIME: 9 minutes]


Khashayar Dashtipour, MD

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Ensuring Good Quality of Life With Good ON Time in Parkinson Disease: Khash Dashtipour, MD, PhD

The director of the Movement Disorders Division at Loma Linda University discussed the importance of understanding good ON time in Parkinson disease care, and how it can influence quality of life. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Jun Li, MD, PhD

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AUPN Leadership Minute Episode 23: Time Savers for Chairs

Episode 23 of the AUPN Leadership Minute features Donald S. Higgins, Jr., MD, of the VHA and Albany Medical College; and Jun Li, MD, PhD, of Houston Methodist Hospital. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Guilherme Dabus, MD

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Future Research on Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Guilherme Dabus, MD

The codirector of interventional neuroradiology and vice-chief of the department of neuroscience at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute discussed the questions that still remain with identifying and treating subarachnoid hemorrhage. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Michael Pencina, PhD

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Machine Learning Techniques for Predicting Stroke Risk in Adults: Michael Pencina, PhD

The vice dean for data science at Duke University School of Medicine spoke about the major disparities observed in models that assess stroke risk. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]


Barry Ticho, MD, PhD

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Clinical Program and Next Steps for Zorevunersen as Potential Disease-Modifying Treatment for Dravet: Barry Ticho, MD, PhD

The chief medical officer at Stoke Therapeutics discussed recent developments for zorevunersen, including the significance of breakthrough therapy designation and its plan for a phase 3 trial. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Yolanda Wheeler, PhD, CPNP-AC, MSCN

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Navigating the Transition From Pediatric to Adult MS Care: Yolanda Wheeler, PhD, CPNP-AC, MSCN

The assistant professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham discussed the transition from pediatric to adult care for patients with multiple sclerosis as well as the challenges presented in diagnosis, treatment, and understanding the long-term impact of the disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Clete Kushida, MD, PhD

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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.


Demitre Serletis, MD, PhD

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The Evolutionary Arch of Stereoelectroencephalography in the United States

SEEG has transformed the surgical investigation of refractory epilepsy, enabling clinicians to map complex seizure networks with precision, leading to more targeted treatment options for patients.


Ro'ee Gilron, PhD

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Using Digital Data to Improve Parkinson Disease Management: Ro'ee Gilron, PhD & Aiden Arnold, PhD, MSc

The lead neuroscientist and lead data scientist at Rune Labs talked about leveraging mobility data to monitor progression in patients with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]


Jared Roach, MD, PhD

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Shifting the Paradigm of Clinical Research in Alzheimer Disease With the COCOA Trial: Jared Roach, MD, PhD

The senior research scientist at the Institute for Systems Biology spoke about changing the perception of clinical trials for Alzheimer disease research based on the COCOA trial presented at the 2022 CTAD conference. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]


Kathy Zackowski, PhD, OTR

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Promoting Early Rehabilitation and Wellness for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: Kathy Zackowski, PhD, OTR

The associate vice president of research at National MS Society talked about proactive and early referral to rehabilitation services to effectively manage multiple sclerosis symptoms from the outset. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]


Roy Strowd, MD

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Teaching Neurology Amid an Ever-Changing Field: Galina Gheihman, MD

The 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]


Kimberly O'Neill, MD

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Preserving Cognitive Status in Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis: Kimberly O’Neill, MD

The pediatric neuroimmunology fellow at NYU Langone provided perspective on a study presented at AAN 2023 comparing cognitive trajectories of pediatric and adult multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Michael Barnett, PhD, MBBS, FRACP

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Potential for Combination Approaches in Multiple Sclerosis and Role of CNM-Au8: Michael Barnett, PhD, MBBS, FRACP

The senior academic at the University of Sydney provided perspective on the role of CNM-Au8 in MS among a crowded treatment landscape, and the need for adjuvant treatments that address lingering lesion burden. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]


Eli Pollard

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Inspiring and Educating Young Medical Professionals to Parkinson Disease Care: Eli Pollard

The chief training and education officer at the Parkinson’s Foundation discussed the inclusion of various medical professionals that assist in Parkinson disease care, and the need to provide access to educational tools to inform clinicians. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]


Svetlana Blitshteyn, MD, FAAN

Latest:

What We Know But Still Have to Learn About Long COVID

Despite advances in understanding and treating Long COVID, many questions about its mechanisms, susceptibility, and varied recovery patterns remain unresolved, underscoring the need for continued research.


Carly Wender, PhD

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Targeting Memory and Learning Deficits in MS Through Combined Cognitive Rehabilitation and Exercise With Virtual Reality: Carly Wender, PhD

The research scientist at Kessler Foundation discussed a recently funded study focused on improving memory and learning deficits in patients with multiple sclerosis by combining a cognitive rehabilitation program with a cycling initiative enriched with virtual reality elements. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]


Jeremy Holden

Latest:

Connecting ALS: How New Drug Coverage Decisions Are Made

In this episode of Connecting ALS, Dave R. Zook, JD, an advisor with expertise in federal regulatory policy, speaks to the process of making drug coverage decisions for newly approved therapies.

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