Videos

Neurology News Network for the week ending August 17, 2019.

The regional lead in clinical and translational neuroscience at Kaiser Permanente discussed subgroup findings from a study of pregnancy in women with MS which suggested that breastfeeding in the postpartum period can drastically decrease the risk of disease relapse.

The postdoctoral scholar at the University of California San Francisco discussed the findings from her study that gives comprehensive insight into prevalence and organ associations of vasculitic neuropathy.

The associate chief of the MS division and professor of neurology at Penn Medicine described the ongoing relationship between artificial intelligence and neurologists, and how it may evolve in the future.

The assistant professor and neurologist at the University of California San Francisco discussed how the presence of cranial autonomic symptoms (CAS) can be a predictor of the effect of Botox on chronic migraine.

The associate chief of the MS division and professor of neurology at Penn Medicine spoke to neurologist’s reliance on physical examination, and how the use of almost-rudimentary but longstanding tools allow for critical 1-on-1 time with the patient.

The regional lead in clinical and translational neuroscience at Kaiser Permanente spoke about the findings of a recent study of pregnancy in women with MS which showed no increased risk of relapse during the postpartum period.

The director emeritus of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and vice chair of the department of brain health at the University of Nevada Las Vegas spoke about therapies under investigation for the treatment of Alzheimer disease.

The assistant professor and cognitive neurologist at the University of Pennsylvania Frontotemporal Degeneration Center will share additional insights on Alzheimer disease at the upcoming International Congress on the Future of Neurology, taking place September 27-28, 2019 in New York City.

Neurology News Network for the week ending August 10, 2019.

The associate professor of neurology and medical director of the epilepsy monitoring unit and Penn epilepsy surgical program at the University of Pennsylvania discussed the findings of a single-center review of off-label clobazam use for patients with drug-refractory epilepsy.

The associate professor of neurology and medical director of the epilepsy monitoring unit and Penn epilepsy surgical program at the University of Pennsylvania shared insight into the prioritization of women with epilepsy who may intend to get pregnant.

The attending neurologist at the Montefiore Headache Center and assistant professor of neurology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine spoke about preventive treament for perimenstrual-related migraine.

The clinical neuropsychologist and head of the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Melbourne discussed the results of a study she and colleagues conducted in which they mapped the long-term social outcomes of patient post-epilepsy surgery.

The CEO and co-founder of Theranica discussed the migraine treatment device’s mechanism of action and its successes in reducing medication overuse headache.

The clinical neuropsychologist and head of the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Melbourne detailed how the transition from states of illness to wellness after epilepsy surgery can result not just in brain changes, but psychosocial challenges for patients.

Neurology News Network for the week ending August 3, 2019.

The program director of neurology at the Zucker School of Medicine, Northwell Health, spoke about the great advances of the new CGRP medications available for the prevention of migraine.

The clinical neuropsychologist and head of the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Melbourne spoke about what physicians need to provide to help patients through the adjustment period after epilepsy surgery.

The clinical neuropsychologist and head of the School of Psychological Sciences at the University of Melbourne discussed the early-stage research into neurorehabilitation post-epilepsy surgery, and the promise it might hold to address surgery’s long-term risks.

After its recent FDA clearance, the smartphone-controlled Nerivio Migra makes its entrance into the market in the fall. Theranica’s CEO and co-founder spoke to its clinical efficacy and advantages for patients and physicians.

The director of the Jefferson Comprehensive Epilepsy Center discussed what’s currently being developed in the treatment of epilepsy, as well as the emergence of different methods of stimulation and neuromodulation.

The clinical professor of neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine spoke to the findings of the OVERCOME study, and how recent literature has suggested that improper prescriptions and medication use in migraine have been ongoing in spite of the current recommendations.

The co-director of the University of Pennsylvania Memory Center will share additional insights on Alzheimer disease at the upcoming International Congress on the Future of Neurology, taking place September 27-28, 2019 in New York City.