Turning Gene Therapy Into Reality: Peter Marks, MD, PhD
March 20th 2023The director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation Research at the FDA provided an overview of the Keynote Address he gave at the 2023 Muscular Dystrophy Association Clinical and Scientific Conference. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Inebilizumab as a Treatment for NMOSD and Autoimmune Encephalitis: Gregory Day, MD, MSc, MSCI, FAAN
March 17th 2023The neurologist at Mayo Clinic, in Jacksonville, Florida, spoke about inebilizumab as a treatment for NMOSD and other autoimmune diseases, such as encephalitis, in the ExTINGUISH trial. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Importance of Establishing Healthy Eating Habits in Epilepsy: Orrin Devinsky, MD
March 16th 2023The director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at NYU Langone discussed the importance of healthy eating habits and whether all individuals with epilepsy should consider dieting early in their life. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Evolution of NMOSD Research and Implications for Other Autoimmune Diseases: Michael Levy, MD, PhD
March 15th 2023In a recent interview, the associate professor at Harvard Medical School spoke about patient-centered research in the advancing treatment for patients with NMOSD. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Effect of HbA1c Elevation, Glycemic Control Following Mechanical Thrombectomy: David Baker, DO
March 15th 2023The vascular neurologist at Cleveland Clinic provided an overview of a study that assessed the extent HbA1c impacts the relationship between mechanical thrombectomy and poor outcomes. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Exploring New Therapies for MS With Research on T-bet+ memory B Cells: Rajiv Jain, PhD
March 14th 2023At the 2023 ACTRIMS, the post-doctoral associate in the department of clinical neurosciences at the University of Calgary, spoke on the impact of researching T-Bet+ memory B cells for new therapies in multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Planning for Headache on the Hill Through Community Outreach, Research: Julienne Verdi
March 13th 2023The executive director of the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy provided perspective on the preparation that goes into Headache on the Hill, and the parties involved in this process. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Promising Findings on the Role of T-bet+ Memory B Cells in MS: Rajiv Jain, PhD
March 13th 2023At the 2023 ACTRIMS Forum, the post-doctoral associate in the department of clinical neurosciences at the University of Calgary talked about the main findings he observed with B cell therapies in patients with MS. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Gaining a Better Understanding of Metabolic Changes in Epilepsy From Dieting: Orrin Devinsky, MD
March 12th 2023The director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at NYU Langone provided insight on a recently published study assessing the metabolic effects of short-term modified Atkins diet in patients with epilepsy. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
ALS Advances and Hot Topics for MDA 2023: Matthew B. Harms, MD
March 9th 2023The associate professor of neurology at Columbia University and medical consultant and care center director for MDA offered his insight into the latest progress in ALS treatment and some of what will be discussed at the upcoming MDA Clinical & Scientific Conference.
The Future of Genetic Approaches, New Targets in Parkinson Disease: James Beck, PhD
March 9th 2023The senior vice president and chief scientific officer of the Parkinson’s Foundation discussed the potential for new therapies that target genetically mutated forms of Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Creating Positive, Helpful Work Environments for Patients With NMOSD: Farrah Mateen, MD, PhD
March 8th 2023The associate director of the Multiple Sclerosis & Neuromyelitis Optica Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital discussed the ways employers and clinicians can alleviate work hardships experienced by patients with NMOSD. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Significance of Evusheld’s Effect in Multiple Sclerosis: Svetlana P. Eckert, MD
March 7th 2023The clinical assistant professor of neurology at Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, New York, talked about her presentation on Evusheld at the 2023 ACTRIMS Forum. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Reasons for the Increase in Parkinson Disease Incidence: James Beck, PhD
March 6th 2023The senior vice president and chief scientific officer of the Parkinson’s Foundation detailed some of the potential reasons for the nearly 50% increase from the previously estimated rate. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]