Patient Perspective on the Health Canada Approval of Inebilizumab for NMOSD: Sumaira Ahmed
January 29th 2024The founder and executive director of the Sumaira Foundation shared her patient perspective of Health Canada’s approval of inebilizumab in terms of its implications for patients and how it paves the way for future treatments in NMOSD. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Easing Neurosurgery With Newly Approved SmartFrame OR Stereotactic System: Joe Burnett
January 28th 2024The chief executive officer of ClearPoint Neuro discussed how the company’s SmartFrame OR Stereotactic System can facilitate neurosurgery and the next steps in integrating it into clinical settings. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Neuroprotectant Mechanism of Action of Stroke Exosome AB126: Stephen From
January 26th 2024The chief executive officer of Aruna Bio discussed the mechanism of action behind AB126 and how its anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties may be effective in treating acute ischemic stroke. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Insights on Seizure Therapy and Future Plans in Epilepsy Research: Iryna Leunikava, MSc
January 25th 2024The European evidence generation strategy lead for epilepsy and rare syndromes at UCB described some details about further epilepsy research and other explorations in the next few years. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Enhancing Methodologies for Comprehensive Patient Outcome Analysis in Epilepsy: Derek Ems, MPH, CPHQ
January 25th 2024The health economics outcomes research specialist at UCB discussed the need for improved methodologies to have a more accurate analysis of patient outcomes beyond what administrative databases can provide. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Uncovering Reasons for Low Geographic Access to Neurologists in MS Care: Marisa McGinley, DO
January 24th 2024The staff neurologist from the Mellen Center for MS Treatment and Research at the Cleveland Clinic provided perspective on recently published research showing geographic disparities to neurologists and multiple sclerosis centers. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
The Urgent Need for Improved Physician-Patient Conversations on SUDEP: Jude Luker, BA (Hons)
January 24th 2024The head of Patient Engagement, Epilepsy and Rare Syndromes (Europe) at UCB Pharma discussed the inconsistencies in educational information given to patients with epilepsy, including the knowns of sudden unexpected death. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Finding Positivity Through Adversity in Poststroke Care: Harmony Sierens, MD
January 23rd 2024The medical director of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Ascension Genesys Hospital discussed the importance of early intervention, sustained care, and rehabilitation in managing poststroke patients. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
2024 Clinical Preview for Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders: Claude Steriade, MD, CM
January 22nd 2024The epileptologist at NYU Langone Health and associate professor of neurology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine shared her thoughts on potential therapies and expanding management care options for patients with epilepsy in the near future. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
A Clinical Preview of 2024 for Neuromuscular Disease: Richard Lewis, MD
January 22nd 2024The professor of neurology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center shared his thoughts on potential therapies that expand management care options for patients with neuromuscular disease, in particularly for chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
A Clinical Preview of 2024 for Headache and Migraine: Brian Grosberg, MD, FAHS
January 19th 2024The director of the Hartford healthcare Headache Center in Connecticut shared his and colleagues' thoughts on potential therapies that expand management care options for patients with migraine. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]
Assessing Video Evidence to Understand Sudden Unexplained Death in Children: Orrin Devinsky, MD
January 19th 2024The director of NYU Langone’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center discussed a recently published study that used videos to identify potential causes of sudden deaths in toddlers. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Raising Discussion on Gaps in SUDEP Knowledge in Epilepsy Care: Jude Luker, BA (Hons)
January 17th 2024The head of Patient Engagement, Epilepsy and Rare Syndromes (Europe) at UCB Pharma discussed findings from a literature review presented at AES 2023 involving conversations about sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Management of Spasticity Post Stroke, From Stretching to Surgical Options: Harmony Sierens, MD
January 17th 2024The medical director of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Ascension Genesys Hospital explored the various interventions for managing spasticity after stroke, from stretching exercises to surgical procedures. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
A Clinical Preview of 2024 for Movement Disorders: Kelly Papesh, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
January 15th 2024The clinical director of Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance shared her thoughts on potential therapies to increase management care options for patients with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Patient-Centered Care to Address Symptoms in Migraine Treatment: Amaal Starling, MD, FAHS, FAAN
January 14th 2024The associate professor in the department of neurology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine talked about the importance of adopting a patient-centered approach in migraine treatment and the often overlooked impact of brain fog in patients with migraine. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Long-Term Findings on Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Long COVID Treatment: Amir Hadanny, MD, PhD
January 12th 2024The chief medical research officer and head of research at Aviv Clinics talked about the anticipation of long-term results on a randomized controlled trial assessing hyperbaric oxygen therapy, a treatment for long COVID. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Changing the Perception of Narcolepsy to Reduce Stigma: Mark I. Boulos, MD, MSc, FRCP, CSCN
January 11th 2024The associate professor, department of medicine, division of neurology, Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto, discussed recent research that challenged the conventional definitions of sleep and how narcolepsy is often stigmatized. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]