B-Cell Depletion and Long-Term Outcomes in NMOSD With Inebilizumab: Jeffrey Bennett, MD, PhD
December 1st 2021The professor of neurology at the University of Colorado provided insight on the data that reinforced the relationship between B-cell depletion and improved outcomes using inebilizumab (Uplizna; Horizon Therapeutics). [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Choosing Therapies for Patients With MS: Devon Conway, MD
November 30th 2021The staff neurologist in the Neurological Institute’s Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research at Cleveland Clinic outlined the process of choosing a therapy for patients with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Tackling Multiple Sclerosis With Combination Treatment Approaches, Biomarkers: Jeffrey Cohen, MD
November 29th 2021The director of the Mellen Center for MS Treatment and Research at Cleveland Clinic discussed the possibility of using multiple DMTs to combat the effects of MS. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Improving Awareness of Sleep Disorders Among General Public: Michael Thorpy, MD
November 28th 2021The director of the Sleep-Wake Disorders Center at Montefiore Medical Center provided thoughts on the need to improve awareness of sleep disorders and identifying those who may be eligible for treatment, including pediatric patients. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Key Takeaways From a Study of FUS in Early AD Dementia: Ali Rezai, MD
November 28th 2021The executive chair at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University shed light on early data from a small sample of patients with early Alzheimer disease who underwent focused ultrasound treatment. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
Future Research Regarding Anticoagulant Use in Reducing Recurrent Stroke: Alexander Merkler, MD, MS
November 26th 2021The assistant professor of neurology at Weill Cornell Medicine discussed his future aspirations to uncover more about the beneficial effects of anticoagulants in reducing recurrent stroke. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Migraine Preventative Treatment and Burden of Disease
Key opinion leaders explain the burden of disease that accompanies preventative migraine treatment.
Choosing Treatments for Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: Devon Conway, MD
November 24th 2021Discussing newer treatment options in the MS field, the staff neurologist in the Neurological Institute’s Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research at Cleveland Clinic noted that patient preference can play a part in the decision-making process. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Role Heart Rate Variability Plays in SUDEP Research, Prevention: Orrin Devinsky, MD
November 23rd 2021The director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at NYU Langone discussed the necessary steps in validating and utilizing heart rate variability as a biomarker for SUDEP. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Parkinson’s Disease: Advice for Community Neurologists
Expert neurologists provide insight on how to decide on an on-demand therapy for Parkinson’s disease and provide some general advice.
Realistic Outlook for Mesenchymal Stem Cells, Other Treatments in Progressive MS: Jeffrey Cohen, MD
November 22nd 2021The director of the Mellen Center for MS Treatment and Research at Cleveland Clinic discussed when clinicians should anticipate new therapies to treat progressive MS. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]
Next Steps, Future Development of FUS Technology in Alzheimer Disease: Ali Rezai, MD
November 22nd 2021The executive chair of the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University discussed the potential of focused ultrasound for patients with AD, as well as key takeaways for clinicians from a recent study. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]
AUPN Leadership Minute Episode 16: Turning Your Clinic Into a Source of Scholarly Activity
November 20th 2021Episode 16 of the AUPN Leadership Minute features Rohit Das, MD, of UT Southwestern Medical Center; and Selim R. Benbadis, MD, FAAN, FACNS, FAES, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]