Videos

Ahmed Obeidat, MD, PhD, comments on other viruses that have been linked to the development of multiple sclerosis and discusses how they can be both protective and detrimental.

Amit Bar-Or, MD, FRCPC, and Bridget A. Bagert, MD, share their opinions on the role the Epstein-Barr virus plays in the development of multiple sclerosis, highlighting recent publications examining this link.

The director of the Mayo Clinic Center for Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology provided insight on a unique way the institution cares for patients who present with an inflammatory or autoimmune entity. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

Drs Jeffrey Dunn and Regina Berkovich provide insight into the biochemistry and reversibility of currently available S1P treatments for patients with multiple sclerosis.

Experts in neurology comment on factors relating to treatment selection in pregnancy for women with multiple sclerosis; highlighting efficacy and reversibility considerations of disease-modifying therapies.

Dr Ericka Wong discusses treatment options available to patients with initial myasthenia gravis, patients with acute exacerbation, and patients with refractory myasthenia gravis.

Ericka Wong, MD, discusses the challenges in the treatment of myasthenia gravis and the burden of myasthenia gravis.

Rachel Alvarez and Gustavo Dziewczapolski, PhD, of Cure CMD spoke about the benefits of attending the biennial Scientific & Family Conference to learn more about congenital muscle diseases and interact with the patient community.

Chaired by Stephen Krieger, MD, the presentations also feature Mount Sinai experts Erin Beck, MD, PhD; James Sumowski, PhD; and Ilana Katz Sand, MD. [WATCH TIME: 1 hour, 34 minutes]

Heidi Crayton, MD, comments on cognitive and brain health considerations in patients with multiple sclerosis and shares her experiences with both patients and their caregivers.

An expert in neurology provides insight into the considerations of oral versus injectable therapies in patients with multiple sclerosis, highlighting their impact on quality of life, brain volume, and cognitive health.

Experts in neurology comment on the level of patient awareness surrounding cognitive decline in multiple sclerosis and highlight how to engage patients in difficult conversations regarding their cognitive health.

Heidi Crayton, MD; Jacqueline Nicholas, MD; and Flavia Nelson, MD, share their practices and diagnostic assessments for cognitive decline in their patients with multiple sclerosis.

Dr DeLuca shares his advice and recommendations from National MS Society on providing cognitive care for patients suffering from MS.

Multiple sclerosis expert, Dr DeLuca, shares study design and clinical data on the association between brain volume and long-term cognition in patients with relapsing MS.

A comprehensive review of drugs to avoid when designing treatment plans for patients with myasthenia gravis.

Experts recommend approaches for special cases including ocular myasthenia gravis, pregnant patients and children with myasthenia gravis, and more.

The 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: 1 minute]

The 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]

The 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]

The 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]

Neurology News Network for the week ending July 2, 2022. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

The 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]

Joseph E. Sullivan, MD, and Kelly Knupp, MD, evaluate the use of stiripentol in clinical practice for the management of Dravet syndrome and Mary Anne Meskis discusses the honeymoon effect of drugs.

Expert pediatric neurologists assess the use of fenfluramine and comment on its impact on seizure freedom for patients with Dravet syndrome.

The 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]

Regina Berkovich, MD, PhD, provides insight into considerations regarding the management of pregnancy in patients with multiple sclerosis and highlights available resources and discussion points.

Jeffrey Dunn, MD, and Regina Berkovich, MD, PhD, discuss misconceptions surrounding pregnancy and multiple sclerosis and highlight how to approach conversations with this patient population.

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.