Multisymptomatic Care in Parkinson's Disease
September 13th 2024Stuart Isaacson, MD, Rajesh Pahwa, MD, and Jennifer Goldman, MD discuss optimizing PD treatment with levodopa and adjunct therapies, addressing patient and pharmacologic challenges, coordinating care, and anticipating the impact of emerging therapies and upcoming Medicare Part D changes.
Dyskinesia: Importance of Giving Patients More Good “On- Time" in Parkinson’s Disease
April 5th 2024Drs Isaacson, Pahwa, and Gupta discuss the management of dyskinesia and providing good ON time in Parkinson’s disease, sharing practical tips for early identification and treatment of dyskinesia, as well as their experience with current treatments.
Paradigm Shift in Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis
April 1st 2024The neurology experts discuss the importance of early and accurate diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, the role of alpha-synuclein in the diagnosis of synucleinopathies and approaches to implementing screening protocols in clinical practice.
Screening for Alzheimer’s Disease: Facilitating an Early Diagnosis for Prompt Intervention
July 20th 2023In this episode of MEDcast, expert geriatric psychiatrists explore the urgent need for effective diagnostic methods that can detect Alzheimer’s disease at an early stage. We will discuss blood-based biomarkers and other advancements that can help screen Alzheimer’s disease non-invasively and early in the disease course.
Pregnancy and Family Planning Considerations When Treating Multiple Sclerosis
July 11th 2023In 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.
Recent Advances and Emerging Therapies in the Management of Alzheimer’s Disease
July 6th 2023In this episode of MEDcast, expert geriatric psychiatrist and neurologist delve into the recent advances in the treatment of Alzheimer’s dementia. We will discuss treatments that are on the cusp of FDA approval and others that are coming down the pipeline.
Advances in Treatment of Agitation Associated with Dementia Due to Alzheimer’s Disease
June 20th 2023Expert geriatric psychiatrists explore a frequently encountered symptom in Alzheimer’s disease, agitation. We will discuss its impact on patient’s and care giver’s quality of life, the current standard of care and the first FDA approved agent for treatment of agitation symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease.
Evolution of Anti-CD20 Disease Modifying Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis: Recent Updates
June 9th 2023In this episode of MEDcast, expert neurologists delve into anti-CD20 disease modifying therapies (DMTs) in MS. They assess the correlation between clinical observations and immunological processes in MS patients, and also examine the role of the Epstein Barr virus in MS.