Major Themes, Focuses at ACTRIMS 2022
February 11th 2022Jeffrey Cohen, MD, director, Mellen Center for MS Treatment and Research, Cleveland Clinic; and president, ACTRIMS, discussed what he is looking forward to at the 2022 ACTRIMS Forum, as well as the overarching themes of the meeting. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
ATA188, Targeting EBV Antigens to Treat Progressive MS: AJ Joshi, MD
February 11th 2022The chief medical officer at Atara Biotherapeutics discussed the investigational agent ATA188, its mechanism to treat multiple sclerosis, and what to look for in its upcoming EMBOLD trial data readout. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Outline of New Cleveland Clinic Brain Study: Imad Najm, MD
February 10th 2022The director of Cleveland Clinic’s Epilepsy Center provided insight on a new 20-year initiative to uncover more about the origins of neurological diseases and how they occur prior to symptom onset. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Prime PD: A New Virtual Fitness Program for Parkinson Disease: Konstantin Karmazin, MD
February 10th 2022The chief medical officer of Prime PD spoke on motivations behind the development of the program and the unique benefits it offers amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Understanding the Epidemiological Connection Between MS and Epstein-Barr Virus: AJ Joshi, MD
February 9th 2022The chief medical officer at Atara Biotherapeutics detailed the clinical significance of a recently published paper in Nature that adds to the evidence that Epstein-Barr virus is the leading cause of multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Future Research on the Pathogenesis of COVID-19, Cognitive Changes: Joanna Hellmuth, MD, MS
February 8th 2022The cognitive neurologist at the University of California San Francisco discussed the need to continue research on why patients develop cognitive changes following COVID-19 infection and how clinicians can care for them. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Unmet Needs in the Management of Insomnia
A brief review of the unmet needs in insomnia management, particularly access to treatment and daytime functioning.
Factors in Selecting Pharmacologic Therapy for Insomnia
Practical considerations for selecting a particular agent or class when treating a patient with insomnia.
Optimizing Integrative Wellness Strategies for MS Through Research: Kathy Zackowski, PhD, OTR
February 6th 2022The senior director of patient management, care, and rehabilitation at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society discussed the steps needed to take to improve relatively new wellness strategies. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Evolving Roles of Women in Neurology: Jan Brandes, MD, MS
February 3rd 2022In light of National Women Physicians Day, the assistant clinical professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine commented on the roles women have played historically, and her perspective on where they stand now. [WATCH TIME: 12 minutes]
Importance of National Women Physicians Day and Valuing Women in Neurology: Jan Brandes, MD, MS
February 3rd 2022The assistant clinical professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine shared what National Women Physicians Day means to her, and the history behind its celebration. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Managing MS With Wellness Approaches During COVID-19: Kathy Zackowski, PhD, OTR
February 2nd 2022The senior director of patient management, care, and rehabilitation at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society discussed the importance and flexibility of wellness approaches for patients with MS during the pandemic. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Updates on the Diagnostics Accelerator, Future Goals of the ADDF: Howard Fillit, MD
February 1st 2022The founding executive director of the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation commented on ongoing developments from the organization, particularly the diagnostics accelerator, which aims at identifying a better way to diagnose Alzheimer disease. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Managing Insomnia: An Overview of Pharmacologic Agents
Shared insight on the pharmacologic treatment landscape of insomnia, with a focus on mainstay drug classes.
When to Initiate Pharmacologic Therapy for Insomnia
Focusing on the pharmacologic setting of insomnia, experts consider when it is best to initiate therapy.
The Development of Technology for Alzheimer Disease: Howard Fillit, MD
January 31st 2022Discussing recent technological advancements in the AD field, the founding executive director of the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation noted the doors that these innovations have opened. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]