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]
Themes Around Parkinson Awareness Month: Jill Farmer, DO, MPH
April 28th 2022The assistant professor of neurology and director of the Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorder Program at Global Neurosciences Institute provided insight on the areas of focus during Parkinson Awareness Month. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Precursors to Social Isolation in Parkinson Disease: Neal Hermanowicz, MD
April 27th 2022The neurologist at Christus St. Vincent Health System provided commentary on the importance of emphasizing social connectedness following diagnosis of Parkinson disease, along with the signs to look for in social isolation. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Aligning Patient, Clinician, and Caregiver Goals in Alzheimer Disease: Sharon Cohen, MD, FRCPC
April 26th 2022The 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]