Approaching Post-COVID Cognitive Changes, Milder Cognitive Disorders: Joanna Hellmuth, MD, MS
January 27th 2022The cognitive neurologist at the University of California, San Francisco discussed the complexities in characterizing milder cognitive disorders and the need for more tailored assessments for these patients. [WATCH TIME: 8 minutes]
Using Prior Success to Improve Alzheimer Trials, Drug Development: Jeffrey Cummings, MD, ScD
January 26th 2022The director of the Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas discussed how the momentum gained within the Alzheimer community can springboard success going forward. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Conducting Clinical Trials in Pediatric Migraine: Christina Szperka, MD, MSCE
January 25th 2022The director of the Pediatric Headache Program at CHOP spoke on the challenges associated with clinical trials in pediatric migraine, further discussing the biggest advance made amid the COVID-19 pandemic. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]
Managing Insomnia: Addressing Shortcomings in OTC Medications
Panelists review suboptimal over-the-counter medications that patients may use to manage insomnia.
Understanding Cognitive Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19: Joanna Hellmuth, MD, MHS
January 24th 2022The cognitive neurologist at the University of California San Francisco provided insight on how she’s taken a cognitive neurology approach to the COVID-19 pandemic, and how her background in HIV influenced her recent research. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Transitioning From Childhood to Adulthood With Migraine: Christina Szperka, MD, MSCE
January 23rd 2022The director of the Pediatric Headache Program at CHOP commented on the need to treat migraine early to avoid secondary effects and decrease the odds of long-term disability. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Challenges in Treating Pediatric Migraine: Christina Szperka, MD, MSCE
January 21st 2022Discussing the need to identify an effective first-line treatment, the director of the Pediatric Headache Program at CHOP further discussed treatment adherence in this patient population. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Use of Seizure Apps During the Pandemic, Need for Data: Jessica Fesler, MD, MEd
January 21st 2022The staff epileptologist at Cleveland Clinic’s Epilepsy Center gave her expert opinion on whether seizure app usage has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and why there remains a need for further data collections. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Treating Migraine in Children Versus Adults: Christina Szperka, MD, MSCE
January 20th 2022The director of the Pediatric Headache Program at CHOP broke down the treatment of pediatric migraine into 3 different pieces: lifestyle habits, acute treatment, and preventive therapies. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Future Research for Blood Biomarkers in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19: Jennifer Frontera, MD
January 18th 2022The professor of neurology at NYU Langone Grossman School of Medicine discussed future research for neurological complications in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 infection. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Advantages and Potential of MR Fingerprinting in Epilepsy, Neurology: Irene Wang, PhD
January 18th 2022The research director and staff scientist at Cleveland Clinic’s Epilepsy Center discussed opportunities for MR fingerprinting to expand, both in the epilepsy field and in general neurology. [WATCH TIME 3 minutes]
Considering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
Expert perspectives on the benefits of and limitations to cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.
Directions for Future Research on COVID-Disorders of Consciousness: David Fischer, MD
January 16th 2022The neurocritical care fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital highlighted areas for future research to better understand disorders of consciousness associated with COVID-19. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Improving Recognition, Diagnosis of Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures: Becky Tilahun, PhD
January 14th 2022The clinical psychologist at Cleveland Clinic provided insight on the tricky nature of diagnosing a patient with nonepileptic seizures and the difficult conversations that can ensue. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]