Unraveling the Complexity of Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis: John DeLuca, PhD
July 7th 2023The senior vice president for Research and Training at Kessler Foundation talked about the issue of fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis and the significant, multifaceted challenges patients face. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Recent Advances and Emerging Therapies in the Management of Alzheimer Disease
July 6th 2023In this episode of MEDcast, expert geriatric psychiatrist and neurologist delve into the recent advances in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. We will discuss treatments that are on the cusp of FDA approval and others that are coming down the pipeline.
Navigating the Transition From Pediatric to Adult MS Care: Yolanda Wheeler, PhD, CPNP-AC, MSCN
July 6th 2023The assistant professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham discussed the transition from pediatric to adult care for patients with multiple sclerosis as well as the challenges presented in diagnosis, treatment, and understanding the long-term impact of the disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Amy Perrin Ross, APN, Patricia Melville, NP-C, and Aliza Ben-Zacharia, PhD, DNP, ANP-BC discuss importance of evaluating immunogenicity of biosimilars.
Approval Process for Biosimilars
Amy Perrin Ross, APN, Patricia Melville, NP-C, Aliza Ben-Zacharia, PhD, DNP, ANP-BC, and John Kramer, PA-C discuss approval process of biosimilars.
The Changing Landscape of Parkinson Disease and New Therapies on the Horizon: Mazen Elkurd, DO
July 3rd 2023The director of the Movement Disorders Center at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, a part of Baylor Scott & White Health, talked about the evolution of treatment for Parkinson disease and the new promising therapies patients may seen over the coming years. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Impacts of Daylight Savings Time on Sleep, Overall Health: Karin Johnson, MD, FAASM
July 2nd 2023The professor of neurology at UMass Chan School of Medicine discussed the various impacts Daylight Savings Time has on sleep quality and overall health in children and adolescents. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Standard of Care in Myasthenia Gravis
June 30th 2023Nicholas Silvestri, MD, FAAN, reviews the standard of care and initial treatments patients with myasthenia gravis (MG) receive, as well as several new treatment options that have recently become available for MG (eculizumab, efgartigimod alfa-fcab, ravulizumab-cwvz).
Myasthenia Gravis Awareness and the Significance of Early Intervention
June 30th 2023Nicholas Silvestri, MD, FAAN, discusses the level of awareness of myasthenia gravis (MG) and generalized MG among primary care physicians and the public, and the type of harm patients might sustain if they do not receive timely treatment.
Gene Editing as a Promising Treatment Approach for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Walter Strapps, PhD
June 30th 2023The chief scientific officer at Liberate Bio discussed how through the advancement of nonviral delivery technologies and nucleic acid therapeutics, genetic medicines can potentially bring relief to patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Uncovering the Impact of Social Determinants on the Risk of Alzheimer Disease: Michael Yassa, PhD
June 29th 2023The professor of neurology at the University of California, Irvine, talked about social determinants of health in Alzheimer disease and the importance of having diverse populations in clinical trials. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Future Research on Cannabis Use to Treat Migraine: Nathaniel Schuster, MD
June 29th 2023The pain management specialist and headache neurologist at the University of California San Diego Center for Pain Medicine discussed the different forms of cannabis and the need to conduct larger, multicenter studies to better understand its effects in migraine. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Keys Clinicians Should Consider When Designing Equitable Courses: Alexandria Reynolds, PhD
June 28th 2023The undergraduate program director at the University of South Carolina provided perspective on the factors that go into building an equitable and effective medical course for young medical professionals. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Comparison of Biosimilar Products and Reference Products
Clinical experts discuss differences and similarities between biosimilars and reference products.
Patient Perspectives and the Importance of Advocacy and Support in Parkinson Disease: Lori DePorter
June 26th 2023At ATMRD 2023, Lori DePorter, global ambassador for the PMD alliance, talked from the patient experience about the need for improved communication between care teams and support groups in Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]