Videos
A Patient’s Perspective on Progress and Challenges in NMOSD Treatment Advances: Sumaira Ahmed
March 3rd 2025The founder and executive director of the Sumaira Foundation talked about how the landscape of NMOSD treatment has drastically improved with FDA-approved therapies, while noting that accessibility and awareness remain significant challenges. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Recognizing and Investigating the Prodromal Phase in MS and NMOSD: Dalia Rotstein, MD, MPH
March 2nd 2025The assistant professor of medicine at the University of Toronto talked about emerging research on how prodromal symptoms may aid in the early identification of multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Investigating Immune Cell Signatures in Multiple Sclerosis Progression: Stephanie Zandee, PhD
March 1st 2025At the 2025 ACTRIMS Forum, the assistant professor of neuroimmunology at McGill University talked about examining immune cell signatures to track disease worsening in multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Paving the Way for Autoimmune Neurology Treatment With CAR T-Cell Therapy: Amanda Piquet, MD, FAAN
February 28th 2025The autoimmune neurology program director at the University of Colorado talked about the emerging use of CAR T-cell therapy, a breakthrough from oncology, now being explored in autoimmune neurologic diseases like multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Unraveling Smoldering Multiple Sclerosis and Progressive Disability: Bruce Bebo, PhD
February 27th 2025The executive vice president of research at National MS Society discussed the role of compartmentalized inflammation, microglial interactions, and emerging therapeutic targets in multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Role of Patient History in Neurogenic Bladder Diagnosis
February 25th 2025Panelist discusses how a detailed patient history is critical for neurological lesion localization, helping physicians map symptoms to specific anatomical regions. Key bladder-related history focuses on urinary urgency, frequency, retention, and incontinence patterns, as these symptoms often indicate specific spinal cord or brain lesion locations that affect autonomic function.
Notable Sessions to Eye Amid the 2025 ACTRIMS Forum: Véronique Miron, PhD
February 25th 2025The John David Eaton Chair in Multiple Sclerosis at the University of Toronto gave clinical insights on emerging, innovative tracks at the 2025 ACTRIMS Forum and how these sessions align with recent trends in the multiple sclerosis field. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Steps in Translating Genetic Discoveries Into Effective Treatments for ALS: Matthew B. Harms, MD
February 24th 2025The associate professor of neurology at Columbia University provided commentary on the rapid advancements in translating genetic research into ALS treatments and the challenges that remain. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Nuances in Thrombectomy Techniques and Anesthesia Use for Stroke: J Mocco, MD, MS
February 23rd 2025The director of the Cerebrovascular Center at Mount Sinai discussed how results from the ESCAPE-MeVO trial highlight the impact of anesthesia rates, thrombectomy techniques, and the need for rigorous clinical trials to minimize bias. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
The Rationale Behind Recently Approved AXS-07 Combination Therapy for Migraine: Stewart Tepper, MD
February 21st 2025The professor of neurology at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth talked about how the combination therapy involving meloxicam and rizatriptan may provide a more effective approach to treating migraine. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Navigating the Future of Gene Therapy in Neuromuscular Disorders: John Brandsema, MD
February 20th 2025The pediatric neurologist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia provided background on a notable track session at the upcoming MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference covering updates in gene therapy for neuromuscular conditions. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Managing NMOSD Disease Progression Through Healthy Habits and Holistic Care: Tammy Smith, MD, PhD
February 20th 2025The assistant professor in the neurology department at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City discussed the importance of addressing broader quality-of-life measures in patients with NMOSD beyond just preventing relapses. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Advancing Therapeutic Knowledge of Genetic Influence in ALS: Matthew B. Harms, MD
February 19th 2025The associate professor of neurology at Columbia University gave clinical insight on what neurologists and other neuromuscular specialists can expect from the ALS/frontotemporal dementia track at this year’s MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Expanding the Development of Cell Therapy for Muscular Dystrophy: Rita Perlingeiro, PhD
February 18th 2025The Lillehei professor in stem cell and regenerative cardiovascular medicine at the University of Minnesota talked about the potential of investigating inducted pluripotent stem cells in neuromuscular diseases at MDA’s 2025 conference. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]
Neurogenic Bladder: Challenges in Diagnosis
February 18th 2025Panelist discusses how bladder dysfunction in neurological conditions requires attention, as it significantly affects patient quality of life and can indicate disease progression or complications. Neurologists face challenges in diagnosis and treatment due to overlapping symptoms, complex neural pathways involved, and the need to differentiate between multiple potential causes.
Key Considerations When Incorporating Stroke Trial Data Into Clinical Practice: J Mocco, MD, MS
February 17th 2025The director of the Cerebrovascular Center at Mount Sinai highlighted key differences in patient selection criteria and trial designs that may influence how stroke treatment data is applied in clinical practice. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Evolving Parkinson Disease Care in the Digital Age of Neurology: Sheryll Baltazar, NP-C
February 17th 2025The nurse practitioner at the Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center at Stony Brook Medicine discussed the increasing role of artificial intelligence in neurology, specifically movement disorders. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
