Videos

Expert sleep specialists review the case of a 22-year-old man who is diagnosed with excessive daytime sleepiness and type 2 narcolepsy and his challenges with treatment.

The neurologist and assistant professor at the University of Toronto discussed why elevating the voices of patients and caregivers is important to understanding and treating an individual with Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The neurologist at Christus St. Vincent Health System discussed why social behaviors are an important component of optimal care for patients with Parkinson disease and the need to improve social support for this population.[WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Robert Zivadinov, MD, PhD, discusses the design of a novel comparative study assessing the effect of siponimod (Mayzent; Novartis) and ocrelizumab (Ocrevus; Genentech) on microglia and astrocytes in patients with SPMS.

The professor of neurology at the University of Basel discussed a recent study presented at AAN 2022 on whether levels of polyunsaturated fatty acids are associated with MS disease activity or progression. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Discussing the progress made in therapeutic approaches to multiple sclerosis, Robert K. Shin, MD, shared his perspective on how the focus on treatments has shifted in the community.

Neurology News Network for the week ending April 23, 2022. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The neurologist and assistant professor at the University of Toronto provided insight on the differences between outcome measures for Alzheimer disease and how they factored into a new item-level analysis of aducanumab (Aduhelm; Biogen). [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Stephen Krieger, MD, spoke about the phase 3b NOVA study (NCT03689972) data presented at AAN 2022 on natalizumab (Tysabri; Biogen) dosing regimens.

Expert neurologists provide insight on unmet needs, challenges to improve access to care, and highlight clinical pearls for the management of OFF episodes in Parkinson disease.

Drs Laxman Bahroo and Sanjay Iyer comment on misconceptions and apprehensions surrounding the use of injectable therapies and the importance of patient education in this setting.

Laxman Bahroo, DO, and Sanjay Iyer, MD, discuss the efficacy and tolerability of subcutaneous and sublingual apomorphine and comment on patient selection for each formulation

The chair and vice-chair of the Headache and Facial Pain Section of the American Academy of Neurology provided insight on projects they feel are needed to advance the care of patients with migraine-related disorders. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The neurologist and assistant professor at the University of Toronto detailed findings from a new analysis that supports meaningful treatment effect with aducanumab in Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

The codirector of Epilepsy Clinical Trials at NYU Langone spoke to the progress that’s been made in treating refractory epilepsy and her hopes for the future of drug development in this area of medicine. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Drs Margaret Park and Russell Rosenberg illuminate challenges patients and providers face with narcolepsy medications, including potential substance abuse with scheduled substances.

Russell Rosenberg, PhD, DABSM, and Margaret Park, MD, review the optimal treatment selection of pharmacologic options for the management of patients with narcolepsy.

Andrew C. Charles, MD; Jessica Ailani, MD; and Sait Ashina, MD, discuss the impact of migraine on a patient’s quality of life and share strategies for reducing the clinical burden of disease.

Andrew C. Charles, MD, and Sait Ashina, MD, provide an overview of the pathophysiology of migraine and discuss its 5 clinical phases.

The professor of neurology at NYU Langone Grossman School of Medicine discussed what high-potential repurposed medications could be an option to treat symptoms of COVID-19 and the realistic possibility of clinical trials. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The chair and vice-chair of the Headache and Facial Pain Section of the American Academy of Neurology discussed some of the key research needs for migraine care going forward. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The clinical research director of the UCSF Multiple Sclerosis Center discussed the recently presented analysis on ublituximab’s effect on disability in relapsing MS and the critical need to focus on improving quality of life. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Neurology News Network for the week ending April 16, 2022 [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Bruce Cree, MD, PhD, MAS, FAAN, shared his thoughts on the data from the ULTIMATE I and II studies of ublituximab's effect on measures of MS disability, including EDSS and 9HPT scores.

Key opinion leaders in movement disorders evaluate the potential benefits and effect of an apomorphine infusion currently in development for the management of OFF episodes in Parkinson disease.

Expert neurologists review the delivery systems of various on-demand therapy formulations and comment on their advantages and disadvantages.

The medical director and chief medical officer of the New England Center for Neurology and Headache discussed notable data from the STEMTRA trial, and the progress made in the field of regenerative medicine. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

The assistant professor of neurology at the University of Pennsylvania discussed stroke risk among patients with COVID-19 and the need to seek neurological consultation. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

Expert sleep specialists explore the use of nonpharmacologic treatment approaches for the management of narcolepsy.

Drs Margaret Park and Russell Rosenberg discuss challenges in the diagnosis of narcolepsy.