Andre Machado, MD, PhD: Referrals for Deep Brain Stimulation
November 26th 2019The Chairman of the Neurological Institute at Cleveland Clinic discussed getting patient referrals for deep brain stimulation and how often patients miss the window during which the treatment could offer them benefit.
Edward Wild, MBBChir, PhD, MA: Generation HD1 Study of RG6042
November 19th 2019The neurologist at the Huntington’s Disease Center at University College London spoke about the clinical development of RG6042 in the treatment of Huntington disease, and what to expect from the GENERATION HD1 study.
Benjamin Walter, MD: Using Focused Ultrasound to Open the Blood-Brain Barrier
November 15th 2019The medical director of the Deep Brain Stimulation Program at Cleveland Clinic discussed how the medical field is beginning to explore the full range of focused ultrasound’s capabilities to aid treatment in Parkinson disease.
Imad Najm, MD: Using Advanced MRI Technology in Epilepsy
November 8th 2019The director of the Epilepsy Center and vice chair of the Neurological Institute for Strategy and Development at Cleveland Clinic relayed his excitement for a new advanced imaging tool that could change how epilepsy specialists diagnose and treat the disease.
James Leverenz, MD: Therapeutic Options in Dementia and Related Psychosis
November 5th 2019The director of the Cleveland Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health at Cleveland Clinic discussed the available options for Parkinson dementia and how they compare in Alzheimer, as well as the ongoing development in Alzheimer.