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]
Targeting Neurodegeneration to Impart Neuroprotection in Progressive MS: Shiv Saidha, MBBCh
April 4th 2024The professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins Medicine discussed the limited impact of current therapies on retinal atrophy rates in progressive multiple sclerosis at the 2024 ACTRIMS Forum. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Overcoming Access Barriers to Epilepsy Surgery: Hai Sun, MD, PhD
April 3rd 2024The associate professor of neurosurgery at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School talked about the superiority of surgical treatment for certain types of epilepsy and the barriers patients face to access this treatment approach. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Evaluating Givinostat's Efficacy and Safety in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Marcello Paglione, PhD
April 3rd 2024The executive medical lead at Italfarmaco SpA talked about data from both animal models and clinical trials supporting the efficacity of givinostat in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy at MDA 2024. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Challenges in Identifying Markers for Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Shafali Jeste, MD
April 2nd 2024The chief of neurology and co-director of the Neurological Institute at the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles provided insight on the barriers to prevent neurodevelopmental disorders and the lack of currently validated biomarkers. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]