Videos

An expert shares broad perspective on narcolepsy, discussing its causes, differences between types 1 and 2, and symptoms that may occur in patients.

Outlining the development of the CHIMES trial in multiple sclerosis, the founder and CEO of Joi Life Wellness Group Multiple Sclerosis Center spoke on tactics to get underrepresented populations involved. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

A multiple sclerosis expert gives insight on which types of investigational agents may be able to repair neurodegeneration lost from disease progression.

The founder and CEO of Joi Life Wellness Group Multiple Sclerosis Center outlined the motivations behind the trial, as well as potential reasons for underrepresentation. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

Robert Zivadinov, MD, PhD, provides thoughts on hurdles of conducting clinical trials that incorporate imaging techniques sensitive and specific to myelin for patients with multiple sclerosis.

The chief of the Multiple Sclerosis Division, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania emphasized current recommendations, which suggest patients with MS get vaccinated for COVID-19. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

An multiple sclerosis expert shares his thoughts on enhancing myelin regeneration and repair to counteract neurodegeneration in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Neurologists debate the use of levodopa inhalation powder in managing Parkinson’s disease.

Physicians discuss when to add on-demand therapies to Parkinson’s disease management.

The professor of neurology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine provided his thoughts on the most notable strides within the multiple sclerosis field in the past year. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The director of the Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Center in Sacramento discussed 3-year data from an assessment of the program, outlining key findings and future research efforts. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

The staff neurologist at the Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment and Research at Cleveland Clinic shared her perspective on the use of telemedicine in MS care, what challenges it can address, and the need to optimize its use. [WATCH TIME: 6 minutes]

Neurology News Network for the week ending November 6, 2021.

The chief of the Multiple Sclerosis Division at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, discussed recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination in this patient population, specifically for those on disease-modifying therapies. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]

The director of the Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Center outlined the design of the wellness programs, which are held in 2 different formats. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

Robert Fox, MD, discussed what’s currently available in terms of cannabis-derived medications that treat symptoms of multiple sclerosis, and realistic possibility of another soon entering the market.

The staff member at the Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis discussed reasons why patients may stop treatment, as well as strategies for maintaining communication with the healthcare team in the event of discontinuation. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

An expert provided thoughts on the state of multiple sclerosis research, where the efforts have been directed recently, and areas that need increased focus.

The associate professor of pediatrics and neurology at Rutgers–Robert Wood Johnson Medical School commented on the need to recognize when adolescent patients are ready to learn more about their condition. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

An expert discussed the ways the multiple sclerosis community can create change and ultimately improve education on cannabis use.

The professor of neurology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center discussed the treatment potential of melanin concentrating hormone receptor 1 antagonists for narcolepsy. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

An expert provides the necessary steps needed to bolster accuracy of prescribed disease-modifying therapies for MS and do away with outdated trial-and-error approaches.

Key opinion leaders explain the important attributes to consider when choosing an on-demand therapy.

Experts debate the challenges of carbidopa/levodopa, and the relation between levodopa and the gut.

The founder of Food Matters 365, in Greensboro, North Carolina, commented on the benefits of adding a dietitian to the healthcare team for patients with multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

An expert provided context on the need to improve awareness and education on cannabis for patients with multiple sclerosis.

Le Hua, MD, provided insight on the current knowns and unknowns about older patients with multiple sclerosis, how their disease progresses, and the need for additional research.

Neurology News Network for the week ending October 30, 2021.

The associate professor of pediatrics and neurology at Rutgers–Robert Wood Johnson Medical School discussed findings from a qualitative study that aimed at understanding priorities and concerns within this patient population during a transitional period.

The registered dietitian at Food Matters 365 in Greensboro, North Carolina, discussed the role nutrition can play in treating comorbidities, sharing her thoughts on popular elimination diets. [WATCH TIME: 2 minutes]