Early-Onset Alzheimer Disease May Be Influenced by LDL-C Levels, APOB Gene
June 3rd 2019The findings from an analysis of more than 2000 plasma samples suggest that levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, independent of APOE, are associated with early-onset Alzheimer disease—and that the APOB gene may play a role.
MS Patients With Positive Prognostic Profiles Less Likely to Initiate Recommended DMTs
May 31st 2019Patients with favorable prognostic profiles or relapsing-remitting MS are the least likely to initiate high-efficacy disease-modifying therapies recommended by their physician, with many patients citing access challenges.
Carrie Hersh, DO, MSc: Shared Decision Making in Multiple Sclerosis
May 31st 2019The MS neurologist at Cleveland Clinic’s Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health spoke about the factors that should be taken into account when making treatment decisions in MS, such as tolerability, affordability, and the desire to start family planning.
Impact of Focused Ultrasound for Treatment of Tremor-Dominant Parkinson Disease
May 30th 2019In an interview with NeurologyLive, the vice president of neurosurgery at INSIGHTEC spoke about the clinical impact that the Exablate Neuro device has had on the treatment of tremor since its FDA approval.