Mechanistic Potential of Taldefgrobep Alfa in Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Lindsey Lee Lair, MD
July 28th 2022The vice president of clinical development at Biohaven shed light on a newly initiated phase 3 study evaluating a promising agent for patients with all types of spinal muscular atrophy. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Clinical Trial Design Considerations for MS
Experts in neurology comment on clinical trial design considerations and discuss novel imaging techniques and biomarkers that they consider most important to investigate for multiple sclerosis.
Considering Vaccination for Various MS Patient Populations
Bridget A. Bagert, MD, leads a discussion on the ideal patient populations for using a potential vaccine for multiple sclerosis, and the panel comments on other factors to consider when administering vaccines.
Assessing Treatment Options and Improving Utilization for Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Basil Darras, MD
July 28th 2022The associate neurologist-in-chief at Boston Children’s Hospital provided insight on the treatment decisions clinicians make for patients with SMA and the challenges with improving optimization. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Institutional Perspectives in Neurology, Chaired by Annette Okai, MD
July 27th 2022Chaired by Annette Okai, MD, of North Texas Institute of Neurology & Headache, the presentations also feature Fernando Cuascut, MD, MPH, of Baylor College of Medicine; and Lauren Tardo, MD, and Rebecca Romero, MD, of UT Southwestern Medical Center. [WATCH TIME: 1 hour, 18 minutes]
Prescribing Psychical Activity Regimens in Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Jacqueline Montes, PT, EdD
July 26th 2022The associate professor of rehabilitation and regenerative medicine at Columbia University Medical Center discussed the ways clinicians go about properly prescribing exercise regimens for patients with spinal muscular atrophy. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Targeted Vaccination for the Prevention of EBV
Amit Bar-Or, MD, FRCPC, discusses the potential impact vaccination against Epstein-Barr virus could play on multiple sclerosis rates, highlighting recent investigations.
Screening and Diagnostic Considerations for MS
Experts in neurology discuss screening and diagnostic considerations for a patient newly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Tackling the Global Issue of Ancestral Disparities in Alzheimer Disease: Margaret Pericak-Vance, PhD
July 21st 2022The director of the John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics at the University of Miami discussed the background behind a new initiative geared towards understanding genetic differences of underrepresented groups. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]