Latest Findings on AXS-05 Treatment for Agitation in Alzheimer Disease: Anton P. Porsteinsson, MD
May 1st 2024The director of the Alzheimer's Disease Care, Research and Education Program at the University of Rochester talked about recent results on the phase 3 ACCORD trial assessing AXS-05 for agitation in Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]
MOG-Antibody Testing and the Search for Effective Treatment in MOGAD: Eoin P. Flanagan, MB, BCh
April 30th 2024The professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic discussed the importance of standardizing MOG- antibody testing techniques and the need for effective treatments in patients living with MOGAD. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
The Importance of Lifestyle Changes in Multiple Sclerosis Care
April 29th 2024Ahmed Obeidat, MD, PhD, Riley Bove, MD, Stephen Krieger, MD, and Erin Longbrake, MD, PhD, review the benefits of exercise and physical activity in patients with MS. They also discuss strategies for talking to patients about the positive effects of lifestyle changes.
Understanding MOG-Antibody Associated Disease in Clinical Research: Eoin P. Flanagan, MB, BCh
April 29th 2024The professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic talked about MOG-antibody associated disease, a relatively newly recognized demyelinating condition of the central nervous system. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Insights on Addressing Disparities in Alzheimer Disease Research: Renã A. S. Robinson, PhD
Published: April 25th 2024 | Updated: May 2nd 2024The full professor of chemistry at Vanderbilt University talked about research surrounding racial and ethnic disparities in Alzheimer disease incidence. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Promise of Neuroprotection in Neurodegenerative Diseases Through HGF Compounds: Kevin Church, PhD
April 24th 2024The chief scientific officer at Athira talked about the potential of hepatocyte growth factor compounds in promoting neurotrophic signaling and providing broad neuroprotection across neurodegenerative diseases. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Examining Promising Phase 2b PARADIGM Findings of ALS Agent PrimeC: Merit Cudkowicz, MD, MSc
April 24th 2024The chair of neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital talked about results from the phase 2b PARADIGM trial assessing PrimeC, an ALS combination agent that consists of ciprofloxacin and celecoxib. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Safety Considerations for Ravulizumab in NMOSD From Open-Label Extension Data: Sean Pittock, MD
April 23rd 2024The director of the Mayo Clinic Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology discussed the safety of ravulizumab and the ways to avoid risks of meningococcal infection. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Dyskinesia: Importance of Giving Patients More Good “On- Time" In Parkinson’s Disease
April 22nd 2024Drs Isaacson, Pahwa, and Gupta discuss the management of dyskinesia and providing good ON time in Parkinson’s disease, sharing practical tips for early identification and treatment of dyskinesia, as well as their experience with current treatments.
Pregnancy and Lactation in Multiple Sclerosis
April 22nd 2024Ahmed Obeidat, MD, PhD, Riley Bove, MD, Stephen Krieger, MD, and Erin Longbrake, MD, PhD, review strategies for optimizing treatment of women with MS who are pregnant while minimizing risks. They also talk about evolving approaches to managing women who are breastfeeding.
Immunological Phenotypes of Multiple Sclerosis and Patient Race
April 22nd 2024Ahmed Obeidat, MD, PhD, Erin Longbrake, MD, PhD, Stephen Krieger, MD, and Riley Bove, MD, discuss differences in immunologic phenotypes across racial boundaries. They also discuss data showing that, despite these differences, response to high-efficacy agents appears to be consistent regardless of race.
Consistent Efficacy of Eptinezumab as Migraine Prevention Treatment: Jessica Ailani, MD
April 22nd 2024The director of the MedStar Georgetown Headache Center talked about an intravenous migraine treatment that could offer long-term relief for most patients who respond well to the initial dose. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]