Determining Treatment Success in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Panelists share their approaches to counseling adult patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) about treatment expectations.
Switching Treatments in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Key opinion leaders share their strategies for discussing potential changes in therapy and transitioning between treatments with patients, emphasizing the importance of reassuring patients that such changes are intended to provide long-term benefits for managing their spinal muscular atrophy.
The Importance of Open Communication in Patient Care: Kelly Papesh, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
July 7th 2024The executive director of the Association of Movement Disorder Advanced Practice Providers discussed how effective patient care in movement disorders can lead to better management and treatment outcomes. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
The Challenges and Innovations in Parkinson Treatment: Michael Soileau, MD, FAAN
July 6th 2024The movement disorder specialist at Texas Movement Disorder Specialists talked about the complexities and advancements in treating Parkinson disease, emphasizing the need for strategic and aggressive treatment approaches despite administrative burdens. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Monitoring Patients With Mild/Moderate Multiple Sclerosis
July 3rd 2024The key opinion leaders provide recommendations on the optimal frequency for evaluating disease progression in patients with mild to moderate MS, emphasizing effective monitoring methods and the most appropriate tools for best clinical practice.
Factors Guiding Treatment Selection in Adult Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Panelists explore critical considerations when choosing a treatment approach for treatment-naïve adult patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), taking into account factors such as disease severity, patient preferences, and potential treatment outcomes.
Treatments Approved for Treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Key opinion leaders (KOLs) examine the mechanisms of action and other pertinent information regarding FDA-approved treatments for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), sharing their perspectives on these therapies with a particular focus on the various modes of administration.
Assessing Long-Term Benefit of Eptinezumab for Chronic Migraine: Amaal Starling, MD, FAHS, FAAN
Published: July 1st 2024 | Updated: July 1st 2024The associate professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine discussed findings from a post-hoc analysis of the phase 3 PREVAIL study presented at AHS 2024 assessing eptinezumab in patients with chronic migraine. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Building a Vibrant Community of Neurology Educators: Tracey Milligan, MD, MS, FAAN, FANA, FAES
Published: June 30th 2024 | Updated: July 1st 2024The professor and chair of neurology at New York Medical College discussed her extensive involvement in neurology education and the recent efforts to enhance neurology education through various programs. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Previewing ALS Association’s Inaugural Nexus Conference: John Novak, MD, MS
June 28th 2024The director of the OhioHealth ALS Clinic and vice chair of the ALS Association Care Services Committee discussed the upcoming ALS Nexus Conference and how themes of the event align with the direction of clinical care. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Conversations With Patients About Mild/Moderate Multiple Sclerosis
The expert panel examines early multiple sclerosis (MS) and patients with mild MS even in later stages of the disease, emphasizing crucial information to convey to patients throughout their journey; faculty also explore cases where disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) may not be utilized.
Mild/Moderate Multiple Sclerosis in Patients of Different Races and Ethnicities
Multiple sclerosis (MS) specialists discuss their observations regarding variations in MS presentation and progression among patients of Different Races and Ethnicities