Takotsubo Syndrome and the Brain-Heart Connection: Frederic Schaper, MD, PhD
Published: April 19th 2024 | Updated: May 20th 2024The instructor in neurology at Brigham and Women's Hospital talked about research exploring takotsubo syndrome, a heart condition often triggered by emotional or physical stressors, and its relationship with brain lesions. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
A Promising New Approach To Reduce Repeat Surgeries for Subdural Hematomas: Jason M. Davies, MD, PhD
Published: April 18th 2024 | Updated: May 2nd 2024The assistant professor of neurosurgery and biomedical informatics at the State University of New York at Buffalo talked about the potential of embolizing the middle meningeal artery in patients with subdural hematomas. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Integrative and Alternative Patient-Centered Therapies in Neurology: Carolyn Bernstein, MD
April 17th 2024The assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School talked about integrative therapies that may offer promising alternatives to traditional treatments for aiding neurological conditions. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Safety of Cancer Treatments in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: Prashanth Rajarajan, MD, PhD
April 17th 2024The neurology resident at Massachusetts General Brigham talked about assessing the safety of cancer treatments in patients with multiple sclerosis using checkpoint inhibitors. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Researching Cannabis Use Disorder in Multiple Sclerosis: Leigh Charvet, PhD
April 16th 2024The professor of neurology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine discussed a study presented at AAN 2024 highlighting the risks of cannabis use in patients with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Pregnancy Outcomes of Maternal Exposure to Ocrelizumab: Riley Bove, MD
April 16th 2024The associate professor of neurology at University of California, San Francisco talked about findings from an analysis that assessed the safety of ocrelizumab when administered close to pregnancy. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Recognizing Excellence in Multiple Sclerosis Research, the Dystel Prize: Bruce Bebo, PhD
April 15th 2024The executive vice president of research at National MS Society talked about the Dystel Prize which is presented at AAN to a recognized individual who promotes further advancements in understanding and treating MS. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Understanding Headache Essentials for General Neurologists: Susan W. Broner, MD
April 15th 2024The medical director of the Weill Cornell Medicine Headache Program discussed key essential knowledge on the diagnosis, treatment, and pathophysiology of different headache types. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Cenobamate's Efficacy in Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: Jacob Pellinen, MD
April 14th 2024The assistant professor of neurology at University of Colorado School of Medicine discussed findings on the impact of cenobamate on hospital visits and emergency care for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy following surgery. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
New Insights into BTK Inhibitors and MRI Techniques for Smoldering MS: Thomas F. Scott, MD
April 14th 2024The director of the Allegheny Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Center at Allegheny General Hospital discussed exploring the potential role of BTK inhibitors and advanced MRI techniques to address smoldering multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 10 minutes]
Recognizing the Importance of Diagnosing Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome: M. Scott Perry, MD
April 13th 2024The head of neurosciences at the Jane and John Justin Neurosciences Center of Cook Children’s Medical Center discussed the complex nature of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and where improvements could be made in diagnosing patients. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Utilizing a Radiotracer to Shed Light on Brain Fluid Dynamics: Mony de Leon, EdD
April 12th 2024The director of the Brain Health Imaging Institute in the department of radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine talked about using a novel radiotracer to understand the movement of fluids and waste products in the brain. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Current Roadblocks Toward Expanding Gene Therapy Across Pediatric Neurology: Shafali Jeste, MD
April 10th 2024The chief of neurology and co-director of the Neurological Institute at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles described some of the major resource and policy-level barriers for gene therapy in pediatric neurological conditions. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Advancements in Minimally Invasive Epilepsy Surgery Techniques: Hai Sun, MD, PhD
April 10th 2024The associate professor of neurosurgery at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School talked about minimally invasive techniques and neurostimulation strategies to make epilepsy surgery safer and more effective. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]
Understanding Neurological Manifestations in Long COVID: Svetlana Blitshteyn, MD, FAAN
April 9th 2024The director of Dysautonomia Clinic discussed neurological manifestations of Long COVID, such as headache, cognitive complaints, and sleep problems, and how they are similar to those seen with migraine comorbidities. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]