Videos

Drs Mitzi Williams, Mirla Avila, and Michael Levy comment on the differences in pathogenesis in various patient populations affected by NMOSD as it relates to genetics, comorbidities, and immune tolerance.

Michael Levy, MD, PhD; Mitzi Williams, MD; and Mirla Avila, MD, examine the genetic, behavioral, and cultural determinants of NMOSD prevalence and incidence.

The founder and executive director of the Sumaira Foundation offered her perspective on the patient journey in NMOSD and the vital need to increase awareness [WATCH TIME: 9 minutes]

The assistant professor of clinical pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine, and the chair of the AASM’s Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine Committee, discussed the potential of AI to progress care paradigms in insomnia. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

The associate director of the Sleep Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia provided context on the ever-expanding world of technology and the harmful effects it can have on children’s sleep. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The assistant professor of clinical pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine, and the chair of the AASM’s Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine Committee, spoke to the new pilot program to certify sleep stage scoring AI software. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Episode 25 of the AUPN Leadership Minute features Tracey A. Milligan, MD, of New York Medical College; and Mill Etienne, MD, of New York Medical College. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]

Experts in neurology discuss safety concerns and considerations with the use of BTKis in the management of patients with multiple sclerosis.

Hesham Abboud, MD, provides insight into the impact of the differnet biochemical compositions of the currently investigated BTKis and highlights on-going clinical trials.

The clinical assistant professor of neurology in the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at NYU Langone Health shared an overview of the various neurostimulation devices that have made their way into the clinical care of seizure disorders. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Randall Schapiro, MD, FAAN, and Jeffrey Wilken, PhD, examine the role that cognition and route of administration play in DMT selection in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Drs Ahmed Obeidat, Randall Schapiro, and Jeffrey Wilken, provide insight on how to initiate and frame conversations surrounding cognition and brain health with patients with multiple sclerosis.

The internal medicine physician and chief medical officer and head of development at Pear Therapeutics offered his perspective on the current focus that is given to sleep in clinical care and the lack of education on interventions. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

The director of medical outpatient services at the Kennedy Krieger Institute provided insight on how clinicians have typically assessed children who fail to meet milestones, and how that might change with new guidelines. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Neurology News Network for the week ending September 3, 2022. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Dr Michael Levy leads a discussion on negative health outcomes associated with misdiagnosis of NMOSD, the likelihood of disability and relapse, and educating patients about the disease.

Expert neurologists identify key differences between neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and multiple sclerosis, and discuss the importance of accurate disease diagnosis.

The professor of psychiatry and cell biology at NYU Langone provided commentary on new findings which challenge traditional theories on the root of Alzheimer disease and how it is targeted. [WATCH TIME: 17 minutes]

The neurologist at the University of Colorado offered an overview of the State of the Science Summit that was held on August 18, 2022, featuring a panel of expert clinicians. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The internal medicine physician and chief medical officer and head of development at Pear Therapeutics spoke about the long-term impacts that uncontrolled insomnia can have on patients with chronic disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The associate professor of neuropsychology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine discussed how a new innovative tool can further characterize cognitive status and improve evaluation of agents in development for Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

The professor of pediatrics at Case Western University provided insight on the typical sleep issues seen in children and adolescents, and how they impact overall quality of life. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

The director of medical outpatient services at the Kennedy Krieger Institute provided insight on the recently announced revisions to the “Learn the Signs. Act Early.” CDC developmental milestones for children. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Ahmed Obeidat, MD, PhD; Randall Schapiro, MD, FAAN; and Jeffrey Wilken, PhD, share their opinions on the utility of disease-modifying therapies to increase cognition and brain health in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Drs Randall Schapiro and Jeffrey Wilken explore the idea of cognition and brain health biomarkers in multiple sclerosis and provide imaging and diagnostic recommendations.

Benjamin Greenberg, MD, hypthothezies on where BTK inhibitors fit into the current treatment algorithim for the management of patients with multiple sclerosis.

Experts in neurology comment on the factors they consider when selecting and sequencing treatments for their patients with multiple sclerosis.

The chair of the nephrology division at Mayo Clinic provided context on recent findings linking inflammation and neurovascular damage in women with a history of severe preeclampsia, and how the community may react. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

Chaired by Augusto Miravalle, MD, of the University of Colorado, the presentations also feature Barry Hendin, MD, of the Center for Neurology and Spine; Ilana B. Katz Sand, MD, of Mount Sinai; Brett Fling, PhD, of Colorado State University; and Gavin Giovannoni, MBBCh, PhD, of Queen Mary University of London. [WATCH TIME: 1 hour, 59 minutes]

Neurology News Network for the week ending August 27, 2022. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]