AUPN Leadership Minute Episode 37: International Physicians in Neurology
September 12th 2023Episode 37 of the AUPN Leadership Minute features David G. Standaert, MD, PhD, of the University of Alabama at Birmingham; and Erica A. Schuyler, MD, of the University of Connecticut. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Collaborative Efforts for Health Equity in Alzheimer Disease Genetic Research: Adam Naj, PhD
September 12th 2023The genetic epidemiologist at the University of Pennsylvania discussed a recent study that highlighted the importance of diverse samples in genetic research for Alzheimer disease in helping to uncover hidden genetic risk factors. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Reframing the Communication of Lifestyle Changes for Migraine Management: Elizabeth Seng, PhD
September 8th 2023The associate professor at Yeshiva University and Albert Einstein College of Medicine explored the challenge of discussing lifestyle changes for patients with migraine, noting that lifestyle modifications can be a valuable addition to migraine treatment. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Debunking Myths of Migraine’s Role in Dementia: Olivia Begasse de Dhaem, MD, FAHS
September 6th 2023The headache specialist at Hartford Healthcare Headache Center emphasized the importance of avoiding unnecessary fear surrounding the potential link between migraine and dementia, as current evidence does not strongly support it being a significant risk factor. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Restoring Dystrophin Protein Production in DMD With Exon Skipping AOC Therapy: Steve Hughes, MD
September 5th 2023The chief medical officer at Avidity Biosciences talked about how its exon skipping AOC therapies are designed to address the lack of functional dystrophin protein among patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy to improve muscle function. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Addressing Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis in Multiple Sclerosis: Andrew Solomon, MD
September 1st 2023The associate professor of neurological sciences at the University of Vermont in Burlington discussed the persistent issue of delayed and misdiagnoses among patients with multiple sclerosis, highlighting the need to improve accurate diagnosis. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Creating Efficient, Well-Rounded Neurology Departments
August 31st 2023A panel of former AUPN presidents detailed how advances in neurology have changed the way the clinical specialty is taught, and why collaboration among leadership remains vital to creating an effective neurology department. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]
The Road Ahead for BTK Inhibitors in Multiple Sclerosis: Amit Bar-Or, MD, FRCPC, FAAN, FANA
August 31st 2023The Melissa and Paul Anderson President’s Distinguished Professor of Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, talked about the promising potential of BTK inhibitors in treating both relapsing and progressive forms of multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
EXPLORE44's Approach to Rare Disease Treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Steve Hughes, MD
August 30th 2023The chief medical officer at Avidity Biosciences discussed the phase 1/2 EXPLORE44 trial, assessing an investigational treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and highlighted the potential of the treatment based on the recent FDA orphan drug and fast track designations. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Capabilities of Deep Brain Stimulation to Modulate Late-Stage Neuroplasticity: Kenneth Baker, PhD
August 30th 2023The associate staff member in the department of neurology at Cleveland Clinic discussed the major take-home points and post-hoc findings from a positive study of deep brain stimulation in poststroke patients. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Shifting to a Collaborative Approach to Conquer Challenges in Progressive MS: Anne H. Cross, MD
August 29th 2023The professor of neurology at Washington University School of Medicine discussed the growing sense of hope among patients with progressive multiple sclerosis as providers gain an understanding in treating this form of the disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Exploring Potential Therapeutic Opportunities for GammaTile in Neurosurgery: Matthew Shepard, MD
August 28th 2023The neurosurgeon at Allegheny Health Network discussed the current uses of GammaTile following tumor removal, and the research needed to unlock greater potential. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]