Distinguishing and Diagnosing Various Presentations of Autoimmune Encephalitis: Sean Pittock, MD
July 5th 2022The director of the Mayo Clinic Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology discussed the complexities in diagnosing autoimmune encephalitis and the approach needed to be taken. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Properly Assessing Cognition in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: John DeLuca, PhD
July 4th 2022The senior vice president for research and training at the Kessler Foundation discussed the assessment of cognitive challenges among patients with multiple sclerosis and planning for treatment options when necessary. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Assessing Early Evidence, Long-Term Potential of EksoRN Robotic Exoskeleton: Francois Bethoux, MD
July 3rd 2022The chair of Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Physical Medicine detailed a pilot study on the rehabilitative impacts of the EksoRN robotic exoskeleton in patients with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Regularly Measuring Cognition in MS, and Treating Cognitive Issues: John DeLuca, PhD
July 1st 2022The senior vice president for research and training at the Kessler Foundation spoke about the critical need to prioritize cognitive challenges among patients with multiple sclerosis, as it remains among the chief complaints. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Benefits From the 2022 ATMRD Congress and Multidisciplinary Teams: Laxman Bahroo, DO
June 30th 2022The assistant professor of neurology and codirector of the Neurology Residency Program at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and presenter at ATMRD offered his insight into the benefits of multispecialty meetings. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
The Impact of Viruses on the Immune System
Scott Newsome, DO, and Lawrence Steinman, MD, discuss the pathophysiology of the interactions between viruses and the immune system and explore how this can lead to autoimmune diseases.
Lawrence Steinman, MD, provides an overview of the role viruses play in the activation of the immune system, highlighting their role in triggering neuroinflammatory conditions.
Awareness of Botulinum Toxins in the Movement Disorder Landscape: Laxman Bahroo, DO
June 29th 2022The assistant professor of neurology and codirector of the Neurology Residency Program at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital shared his thoughts on the 2022 ATMRD Congress and the steps forward made in patient awareness of therapeutic options. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Evobrutinib, BTK Inhibitors, and the Associations With Neurofilament Light: Jens Kuhle, MD, PhD
June 27th 2022The head of the MS center at University Hospital Basel provided insight on the role of BTK inhibitors and how the multiple sclerosis community views the potential of neurofilament light as a key biomarker of neurodegeneration. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Using Primseq to Simplify the Complexities of Rehabilitation Intervention Dosing: Heidi Schambra, MD
June 26th 2022The associate professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Langone discussed the current methods of prescribing rehabilitation and why a new digital tool can improve them going forward. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Interdisciplinary Care and Hot Topics in Movement Disorders: Jill Farmer, DO, MPH
June 25th 2022The director of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorder Program at Global Neuroscience Institute discussed the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to movement disorders and the hot topics of conversation at ATMRD. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]