Mechanism and Promise Behind XEN1101 in Focal Epilepsy: Jacqueline French, MD
October 24th 2024The professor of neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine provided clinical insight on the uniqueness of investigational XEN1101 and the idea behind potassium channel inhibitors to treat epilepsy. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Effective Balance of Approved Therapies and Patient Preferences
October 24th 2024Dr. Isaacson discusses how health care providers can effectively balance the pharmacological properties of approved therapies for Parkinson's disease with patient preferences and comfort levels by fostering open communication and individualized care approaches.
Long COVID’s Impact on the Brain, Specifically Cognitive Function
In our latest roundtable series, experts highlighted research showing that even mild COVID can result in cognitive impairment including brain fog and IQ decline.
Final Thoughts on Dravet Syndrome Management
October 21st 2024Scott Perry, MD, discusses how effective management of Dravet syndrome requires a multidisciplinary approach, emphasizing the critical importance of early diagnosis and aggressive treatment aimed at achieving seizure freedom, which can significantly improve long-term outcomes and quality of life for patients.
Advocacy Groups and Integration of Wellness Strategies into Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease
October 17th 2024Dr. Isaacson discusses how physicians can effectively integrate wellness strategies such as nutrition and exercise into treatment plans for Parkinson's disease (PD), encourage patient adherence to these habits alongside pharmacological therapy, and leverage advocacy groups as vital resources for both patients and health care professionals (HCPs) in navigating wellness and care management.
Understanding the Therapeutic Potential of Inebilizumab in Myasthenia Gravis: Richard Nowak, MD, MS
October 16th 2024The director of the myasthenia gravis clinic at Yale University provided clinical insight on promising phase 3 data assessing inebilizumab, an FDA-approved therapy for NMOSD, in patients with myasthenia gravis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Unmasking Long COVID Through Understanding Prevalence and Diagnosis
In our latest roundtable series, experts discussed Long COVID prevalence, underreporting, accurate diagnosis, and emphasized that Long COVID serves as an umbrella term.
Dravet Syndrome and Caregiver Burdens
October 14th 2024Scott Perry, MD, discusses how caregivers of patients with Dravet syndrome face significant challenges and emphasizes the importance of health care providers navigating sensitive conversations with empathy, clear communication, and comprehensive support to address caregivers’ concerns and needs.
Challenges Associated With Dravet Syndrome Treatment
October 14th 2024Scott Perry, MD, discusses how treatment challenges in Dravet syndrome necessitate careful monitoring by health care providers, who must consider factors such as individual patient response, adverse effect profiles, drug interactions, and the potential need for escalation therapy, to optimize seizure control and overall patient outcomes.
Sex-Based Genetic Risk and Immune Response Differences in Alzheimer Disease: Li Gan, PhD
October 11th 2024The director of the Helen and Robert Appel Alzheimer’s Disease Research Institute at Weill Cornell Medicine talked about findings from a recently published study on immune responses to Alzheimer disease risk genes between male and female mice. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Meningococcal Infection and NMOSD
October 11th 2024Sean Pittock, MD, discusses the risks of meningococcal infection associated with eculizumab and ravulizumab in phase 3 and long-term extension studies, as well as his interpretation of the concerns surrounding meningococcal vaccination and its potential impact on relapse activity.
Complement Inhibitors in NMOSD
October 11th 2024Sean Pittock, MD, discusses how complement inhibitors are positioned in the treatment landscape of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, providing an overview of ravulizumab, the most recent FDA-approved treatment, including its development rationale, half-life, dosing regimen, and new signals from the recently presented 138-week long-term extension data at EAN 2024.
Newborn Screening for SMA: Clinical Recommendations and Considerations
October 11th 2024In this discussion, experts provide key considerations in the process of newborn screening for SMA, noting the need for developing local protocols and understanding the limitations of screening infants early in life.
Long-term Patient-Centric Approach for the Management of Parkinson's Disease
October 10th 2024Dr. Isaacson discusses the challenges of delivering patient-centric care to individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD), alongside the evidence supporting improved symptom management through the combination of pharmacological therapies and wellness strategies.
Mechanism of Stem Cell Therapy Bemdaneprocel for Parkinson Disease: Amit Rakhit, MD
October 9th 2024The chief medical officer and chief development officer at BlueRock Therapeutics discussed the promise behind bemdaneprocel and its unique mechanism of action relative to other Parkinson disease treatments. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]