Standard and Nonstandard Physical Therapy Show Similar Effectiveness for Parkinson Disease
September 26th 2023Although research supports the use of physical therapy as an effective treatment for Parkinson disease, implementation factors including type, timing, frequency, and durability of outcomes remain mainly untouched.
Advancements in Stroke Care, Ischemic Stroke, and Cerebral Hemorrhages: Matthew Schrag, MD, PhD
September 26th 2023The associate professor of neurology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center discussed the progress in stroke care, focusing on ischemic strokes and cerebral hemorrhages, and their connection with vascular diseases and cognitive disorders. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
The Complex Landscape of NMOSD and MOGAD-Associated Diseases: Erin Longbrake, MD, PhD
September 26th 2023The associate professor of neurology at Yale School of Medicine discussed the differentiation of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein -associated disease from multiple sclerosis at IFN 2023. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
New Interim Data Reported on DNL310 for Hunter Syndrome Treatment in Phase 1/2 Trial
September 26th 2023Additional biomarker findings from up to 2 years of DNL310 treatment suggest positive changes in adaptive behavior and cognition as well as improvement in auditory function among pediatric patients with Hunter syndrome.
CNM-Au8 Shows Significant Long-Term Survival Improvement in HEALEY ALS Platform Trial
September 25th 2023In an integrated meta-analysis of the HEALEY ALS platform trial and RESCUE-ALS trial, 30mg of CNM-Au8 resulted in 59% decreased risk of mortality among participants with ALS compared with PRO-ACT matched placebo over long-term follow-up.
Role of Gut Microbiome, Alpha Synuclein in the Prodromal Stage of Parkinson Disease
September 25th 2023Virginia Gao, MD, PhD, a movement disorders fellow at Weill Cornell Medicine, discussed several topics related to the use of biomarkers in the prodromal stages of neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson disease.
Promise in PACAP Pathway for Treating Migraine: Jessica Ailani, MD
September 25th 2023The director of the MedStar Georgetown Headache Center provided insight on the excitement behind PACAP, how it may offer an alternate way of treating migraine, and where research behind it currently stands. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
The Future of Parkinson Disease Treatment With Innovative Wearable Devices: Alistair Mackett, MD
September 24th 2023The movement disorder specialist at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust discussed the rise of wearable technology for managing Parkinson disease to potentially empower patients and monitor the disease at early stages. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
BXCL501 Meets Primary Efficacy End Point in Phase 3 TRANQUILITY II Trial of Alzheimer Agitation
September 23rd 2023Among 443 episodes in 149 patients treated with different doses of BXCL501 over 12 weeks, the 60 mcg dose showed a reduction in agitation for the first and all treated episodes at 1 and 2 hours.
Importance of Identifying Etiology in Pediatric Stroke: Kristin Guilliams, MD, MSCI
September 21st 2023The associate professor at Washington University School of Medicine provided commentary on the state of care for pediatric stroke, and the challenges with identifying the most likely etiology. [WATCH 3 minutes]
Targeting Cognitive Impairment of Long COVID With Brain Stimulation
September 21st 2023Leigh Charvet, PhD, professor of neurology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, talked about a trial that aims to address cognitive impairment in patients with long COVID through a unique, remote, and home-based treatment approach.