Potential of Device-Assisted Therapy for Advanced-Stage Parkinson Disease: David Devos, MD, PhD
September 29th 2024The neuropharmacologist at the University of Lille, in France, provided commentary on promising results from the phase 1/2 DIVE-I trial assessing the safety and efficacy of a device-assisted therapy in Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
A Melting Pot of Strategies and Collaboration at the 2025 MDA Conference: Sharon Hesterlee, PhD
September 26th 2024The chief research officer of the Muscular Dystrophy Association talked about what is to be expected at the 2025 MDA Conference, held March 16-19, in Dallas, Texas. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Using the DAAE Score to Advance Personalized Medicine for Multiple Sclerosis: Tom Fuchs, MD, PhD
September 25th 2024The postdoctoral researcher at Amsterdam University Medical Center talked about the DAAE score 2.0 which offers an improved, validated clinical tool to predict the risk of transitioning to secondary progressive multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Optimizing Care for SCN8A Epilepsy and Related Disorders: Gabi Conecker; JayEtta Hecker
September 24th 2024Representatives from the SCN8A Alliance discussed ways to improve the quality of life for children with SCN8A-related epilepsy, highlighting the critical role of early genetic diagnosis and targeted interventions. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Treatment Options to Manage and Prevent Relapses in NMOSD
September 23rd 2024Jacqueline Nicholas, MD, MPH, discusses available treatment options for NMOSD, including management of acute phases, relapses, and symptom control, as well as how both traditional and newer therapies address different aspects of NMOSD pathophysiology.
Key Challenges and Future Directions of Targeting mTOR for Epileptic Disorders: Ghayda Mirzaa, MD
September 23rd 2024The principal investigator at Seattle Children’s Research Institute described some of the ongoing questions that remain with developing therapeutics that target mTOR signaling pathway in pediatric epilepsy conditions. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
A Clinical Approach to Recognizing and Diagnosing Restless Leg Syndrome: Shalini Paruthi, MD, FAASM
September 23rd 2024In honor of Restless Legs Syndrome Awareness Day, held September 23, 2024, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine spokesperson talked about the condition and its impact on the United States population as well as the criteria to diagnose it. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
2024 Revisions to McDonald Diagnostic Criteria for Multiple Sclerosis: Peter Calabresi, MD
September 19th 2024The codirector of the Precision Medicine MS Center at Johns Hopkins University discussed the new updates to the MS diagnostic criteria presented at the 40th ECTRIMS Congress in Copenhagen. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Advancing MOGAD Research: Predictive Markers, Immune Remodeling, and Future Therapies
September 18th 2024In this episode, a pair of neuroimmune experts discussed some of the emerging research for patients with MOGAD, highlighting the need for immunological markers, remodeling therapies, and enhancements to diagnostic criteria. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Unmet Needs and Challenges Across Pediatric and Adult MOGAD Populations
September 18th 2024The pair of neurologists provided clinical insight on a number of lingering non-treatment unmet needs for patients with MOGAD, including improved care for pediatric patients and underreported complications like sleep disturbances and genitourinary issues in adults. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Continuing Evolution of MOGAD Diagnosis, Remaining Questions in Antibody Titer Testing
September 16th 2024In this episode, Greenberg and Bennett provide some perspective on the fluidity of MOGAD diagnosis and how it could potentially change over time as more is understood about neuroimmune disorders. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Navigating MOGAD Diagnosis: Clinical Insights and Key Considerations
September 16th 2024In this segment, the duo of neurologists provided a number of informative considerations treating clinicians should take when diagnosing MOGAD, emphasizing careful testing and interpretation of data in this complex process. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Evolving Understanding and Treatment of Smoldering Multiple Sclerosis: Antonio Scalfari, MD, PhD
September 15th 2024The consultant neurologist at Imperial College Healthcare Trust discussed how smoldering MS challenges traditional views of disease progression, seeking combined therapies targeting both inflammatory activity and mechanisms driving smoldering-associated worsening. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Video: Multisymptomatic Care in Parkinson's Disease
September 13th 2024Stuart Isaacson, MD, Rajesh Pahwa, MD, and Jennifer Goldman, MD discuss optimizing PD treatment with levodopa and adjunct therapies, addressing patient and pharmacologic challenges, coordinating care, and anticipating the impact of emerging therapies and upcoming Medicare Part D changes.
The Importance of Addressing Unmet Treatment Needs in Smoldering MS: Antonio Scalfari, MD, PhD
September 13th 2024The consultant neurologist at Imperial College Healthcare Trust highlighted the importance of acknowledging smoldering multiple sclerosis, urging a shift in therapeutic focus beyond relapses and advocating for a new approach to disease management. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]