Characteristics of and Prevention Methods for Cerebral Palsy: Bhooma Aravamuthan, MD, DPhil
March 9th 2022The assistant professor of pediatric neurology at Washington University in St. Louis provided an overview of cerebral palsy and ways to reduce the risk of developing the condition. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Role of Antigen Reactive T Cells in Multiple Sclerosis
March 9th 2022The William S. and Lois Stiles Edgerly Professor of Neurology and Professor of Immunobiology, and Neurologist-in-Chief at Yale-New Haven Hospital spoke to the findings of a recent assessment of T cells in multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
NeuroVoices: Jiwon Oh, MD, PhD, on Radiologically Isolated Syndrome as a Precursor to MS
March 9th 2022The staff neurologist and medical director of the Barlo Multiple Sclerosis Program at St Michaels Hospital provided insight on the use of biomarkers to improve management of RIS and uncover more as it relates to MS.
The Need for Guidelines on the Management of Radiologically Isolated Syndrome: Jiwon Oh, MD, PhD
March 8th 2022The staff neurologist and medical director of the Barlo Multiple Sclerosis Program at St Michaels Hospital discussed the lack of guidelines for patients with RIS and the research efforts needed going forward to establish them.
Discussing the Need for Genetic Testing and Counseling in Parkinson Disease
March 7th 2022With the Parkinson’s Foundation recently being granted Joint Accreditation and announcing a new and free CME course, James Beck, PhD, senior vice president and chief scientific officer of the organization, commented on the pivotal role genetic testing can play.
FAMI Questionnaire Shows Positive Results as Tool to Assess Migraine Attack-Related Fear
March 7th 2022Factors such as fear of negative consequences, attention and anticipation, and fear-avoidances were identified using the newly developed Fear of Attacks in Migraine Inventory questionnaire, which may have use in clinical settings.
Unique Aspects of Care for Women With Parkinson Disease: Indu Subramanian, MD
March 7th 2022The director of the VA Southwest Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education, and Clinical Centers and clinical professor of neurology at UCLA spoke to the importance of understanding the challenges specific to women with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]
Large-Scale Meta-Analysis Further Emphasizes Greater Functional Outcomes With Mobile Stroke Units
March 6th 2022Mobile stroke units led to a higher proportion of intravenous thrombolysis among patients with acute ischemic stroke, of whom up to one-third were treated within 60 minutes of symptom onset.
Progress and Updates from the PD GENEration Initiative: James Beck, PhD
March 6th 2022The senior vice president and chief scientific officer of the Parkinson’s Foundation spoke on the initiative, which offers free genetic testing and counseling for patients with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Increases Protective Effects of Anti-CD20 Therapy in Patients With MS
March 5th 2022A third dose enhanced the number of responders to all variants and significantly increased CD8 T-cell responses, but the frequencies of Omicron-specific CD8 T-cells remained 70% of the responses specific to the vaccine strain.
A New Continuing Education Course for Genetic Counseling in Parkinson Disease: James Beck, PhD
March 4th 2022The senior vice president and chief scientific officer of the Parkinson’s Foundation outlined the new CE course, as well as the benefits of being granted Joint Accreditation. [WATCH TIME: 4 mintues]