Debunking Myths About Wearing Off Effect of DMTs for MS: Ilya Kister, MD
October 22nd 2021The professor of neurology at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine discussed his findings presented at ECTRIMS 2021, which did not support the hypothesis of a wearing off effect with ocrelizumab (Ocrevus; Genentech). [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
The Need for Palliative Care in Parkinson Disease: Indu Subramanian, MD
October 21st 2021The director of the VA Southwest Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education, and Clinical Centers spoke to the importance of utilizing palliative care principles in the regular care of Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 7 minutes]
Advances in MS Treatment, ECTRIMS 2021 Takeaways: Lawrence Steinman, MD
October 20th 2021Discussing this year’s virtual ECTRIMS conference, the Zimmermann Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, and Pediatrics at Stanford University provided his opinion on recent developments in the MS field. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Impact of Ublituximab for Patients With Relapsing MS: Lawrence Steinman, MD
October 19th 2021The Zimmermann Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, and Pediatrics at Stanford University discussed the treatment’s potential in the multiple sclerosis space, where there are other competing drugs with similar safety profiles. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Expected and Unexpected OFF Episodes in Parkinson’s Disease
Physicians explain expected versus unexpected OFF episodes and the use of symptom diaries in managing Parkinson’s disease.
Treating the Root of Multiple Sclerosis With ATA188: Bridget A. Bagert, MD, MPH
October 18th 2021After showing potential remyelination effects, the director of the Multiple Sclerosis Center at Ochsner Health offered her perspective on the latest data for ATA188 in progressive MS. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
IPX-203 as a Parkinson Disease Treatment: Alberto J. Espay, MD, MSc
October 17th 2021In light of the RISE-PD study data, the research chair for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders at University of Cincinnati Health offered insight into IPX-203 in Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Expanded Data from ULTIMATE 1 and 2 Trials of Ublituximab: Lawrence Steinman, MD
October 15th 2021The Zimmermann Professor of Neurology and Neurological Sciences, and Pediatrics at Stanford University spoke on the safety and efficacy of ublituximab in treating patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Grading Valuable Aspects of Mesenchymal Cell Activity in Progressive MS: Jeffrey Cohen, MD
October 14th 2021The director of the Mellen Center for MS Treatment and Research at Cleveland Clinic provided context on whether efficacy outcomes should be weighed more than mechanistic action when evaluating MSC-NTF cell therapies. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Understanding the Challenges of Migraine Through Personal Experience: Courtney White, MD
October 14th 2021The headache specialist at Jefferson Headache Center discussed the array of issues patients with migraine face and why her personal experience may resonate with patients. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Patient Education and Awareness in NMOSD: Bruce Cree, MD, PhD, MAS, FAAN
October 13th 2021The clinical research director of the USCF Multiple Sclerosis Center discussed the importance of improving knowledge and education for patients with NMOSD, as well as strategies to do so. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Benefits to Treating Progressive MS With Mesenchymal Stem Cells: Jeffrey Cohen, MD
October 13th 2021The director of the Mellen Center for MS Treatment and Research at Cleveland Clinic discussed the use of MSC-NTF cells in progressive MS and the data backing this approach. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]
Day-to-Day Care of NMOSD, Advances and Challenges: Bruce Cree, MD, PhD, MAS, FAAN
October 12th 2021Discussing the 3 FDA-approved treatments for NMOSD, the clinical research director of the UCSF Multiple Sclerosis Center commented on the positive impact, as well as resultant barriers to care. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]
Understanding Disadvantages to African Americans in NMOSD Trials: Evanthia Bernitsas, MD
October 12th 2021The neurologist at Wayne State University provided background on why there needs to be a continued focus on including and studying African American patients with NMOSD in trials. [WATCH TIME 3 minutes]