Using Biomarker Testing to Advance Alzheimer Diagnostics: Margherita Carboni, PhD
October 31st 2024The indication lead of neurology at Roche Diagnostics International talked about the latest Alzheimer biomarkers that are aimed to transform diagnostic accuracy and accessibility as well as enhance early detection and treatment. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Advancing Alzheimer Treatment Through Gamma Oscillation Stimulation: Ralph Kern, MD, MHSc
October 30th 2024The chief medical officer at Cognito Therapeutics talked about a medical device designed to slow cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer disease through gamma frequency brain stimulation. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Exploring The Challenges and Insights in Long COVID Treatment and Management
Without a specific tailored Long COVID therapy, individualized treatment based on patient phenotypes, along with extensive evaluations, is essential for effective symptom management.
Overviewing Positive Phase 2 Data on Potassium Channel Inhibitor XEN1101: Jacqueline French, MD
October 28th 2024The professor of neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine discussed the results of a phase 2b study on XEN1101, an investigational drug in development for focal epilepsy. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Future Plans and Clinical Promise of Inebilizumab in Myasthenia Gravis: Richard Nowak, MD, MS
October 25th 2024The director of the myasthenia gravis clinic at Yale University provided additional insight on the MINT study of inebilizumab in myasthenia gravis, some of the subanalyses within, and next plans in the drug’s development. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Therapeutic Potential of EDG-5506 in Treating Becker Muscular Dystrophy: Joanne Donovan, MD, PhD
October 24th 2024The chief medical officer at Edgewise Therapeutics gave an overview of the mechanism of EDG-5506, an agent in development for Becker muscular dystrophy, and its early promising clinical results to date. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Challenges and Opportunities of Adapting Medical Education in a Digital Age: Lawrence Robinson, MD
October 24th 2024The senior scientist at Sunnybrook Research Institute talked about both the opportunities and challenges with the shift of technological advancement in medical education, especially in fostering critical thinking and managing the vast influx of information. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Mechanism and Promise Behind XEN1101 in Focal Epilepsy: Jacqueline French, MD
October 24th 2024The professor of neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine provided clinical insight on the uniqueness of investigational XEN1101 and the idea behind potassium channel inhibitors to treat epilepsy. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Effective Balance of Approved Therapies and Patient Preferences
October 24th 2024Dr. Isaacson discusses how health care providers can effectively balance the pharmacological properties of approved therapies for Parkinson's disease with patient preferences and comfort levels by fostering open communication and individualized care approaches.
Long COVID’s Impact on the Brain, Specifically Cognitive Function
In our latest roundtable series, experts highlighted research showing that even mild COVID can result in cognitive impairment including brain fog and IQ decline.
Final Thoughts on Dravet Syndrome Management
October 21st 2024Scott Perry, MD, discusses how effective management of Dravet syndrome requires a multidisciplinary approach, emphasizing the critical importance of early diagnosis and aggressive treatment aimed at achieving seizure freedom, which can significantly improve long-term outcomes and quality of life for patients.
Advocacy Groups and Integration of Wellness Strategies into Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease
October 17th 2024Dr. Isaacson discusses how physicians can effectively integrate wellness strategies such as nutrition and exercise into treatment plans for Parkinson's disease (PD), encourage patient adherence to these habits alongside pharmacological therapy, and leverage advocacy groups as vital resources for both patients and health care professionals (HCPs) in navigating wellness and care management.
Understanding the Therapeutic Potential of Inebilizumab in Myasthenia Gravis: Richard Nowak, MD, MS
October 16th 2024The director of the myasthenia gravis clinic at Yale University provided clinical insight on promising phase 3 data assessing inebilizumab, an FDA-approved therapy for NMOSD, in patients with myasthenia gravis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Unmasking Long COVID Through Understanding Prevalence and Diagnosis
In our latest roundtable series, experts discussed Long COVID prevalence, underreporting, accurate diagnosis, and emphasized that Long COVID serves as an umbrella term.