AUPN 2022 Spring Chairs Session: Simulations for Training in Neurology
May 16th 2022David G. Standaert, MD, PhD; Wolfgang Muhlhofer, MD; and Latisha Sharma, MD, share their experience in applying simulation-based learning in Neurology and will discuss the current state and future potential of this approach. [WATCH TIME: 1 hour, 25 minutes]
Advocacy’s Part in the Progress in ALS: Matthew B. Harms, MD
May 16th 2022In light of ALS Awareness Month, the associate professor of neurology at Columbia University discussed the ways in which advocacy has provided a platform for patients and improved conversations in care. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
The Role of Genetics and Database Variety for ALS Research: Matthew B. Harms, MD
May 13th 2022The associate professor of neurology at Columbia University discussed the role of genetics in ALS and how it compares to other neurodegenerative disorders, as well as why having a variety of large databases will prove positive for the field. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Laying the Foundation in ALS Research: Matthew B. Harms, MD
May 12th 2022The associate professor of neurology at Columbia University spoke to the recent progress made in ALS research and how the neuromuscular field has pushed the envelope to improve care and develop a cure for the disease. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
AUPN Leadership Minute Episode 21: Walking the Tight Rope: Balancing Multiple Leadership Roles
May 11th 2022Episode 21 of the AUPN Leadership Minute features Alissa Willis, MD, of University of Mississippi Medical Center; and Michael Dobbs, MD, MHCM, of University of Texas at Rio Grand Valley. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Validating Tears as a Biomarker in Atypical Presentations of Parkinson Disease: Mark Lew, MD
May 11th 2022The director of the Division of Movement Disorders at the USC Keck School of Medicine discussed the efforts needed to validate tears as a biomarker in patients who don’t present with typical Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Significance, Impact of Social Support in Child Neurology: Amy Brin, MSN, MA, PCNS-BC
May 10th 2022The chief executive officer of the Child Neurology Foundation provided insight on the ongoing efforts to make children with neurological conditions feel inclusive in today’s society. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Understanding How Nonmotor Symptoms Worsens Parkinson Disease Condition: Jill Farmer, DO, MPH
May 10th 2022The assistant professor of neurology and director of the Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorder Program at Global Neurosciences Institute discussed the need to understand the chemical markers that trigger nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
The Future of Tears as a Biomarker for Neurodegenerative Disorders: Mark Lew, MD
May 9th 2022The director of the Division of Movement Disorders at the USC Keck School of Medicine provided insight on the next steps in how we can expand on tears as a valuable biomarker for neurodegenerative diseases. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Weighing Approaches on Preventive Use, Medication Overuse in Chronic Migraine: Vincent Martin, MD
May 5th 2022The president of the National Headache Foundation discussed whether switching or continuing preventive medications has a benefit in patients who have chronic migraine with medication overuse. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
How Technology Has Advanced Parkinson Disease Treatment: Jill Farmer, DO, MPH
May 3rd 2022The assistant professor of neurology and director of the Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorder Program at Global Neurosciences Institute provided insight on how technology expands the capabilities of treating Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]