Videos

Enrique Alvarez, MD, PhD reviews factors to consider when monitoring response to treatment, and Lawrence Steinman, MD comments on patient- and disease-related factors that may impact therapeutic sequencing.

Viltolarsen phase II study data is discussed as well as a comparison of viltolarsen to golodirsen for treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

A review of exon skipping agents, their function, mechanism of action, and the different drugs used in clinical practice to treat Duchene muscular dystropy.

The founder and chief scientific officer of Neurolutions discussed the growing movement to treat patients with stroke using technology and where research and development might turn to next.

The head of global research and executive vice president of Atara Biotherapeutics discussed improvements seen in patients treated with the investigational therapy.

Episode 11 of the AUPN Leadership Minute features Barbara G. Vickrey, MD, MPH, of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; and Nancy Sicotte, MD, of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]

The neurologist from Banner Health and chief medical officer of the MS Association of America detailed the significant changes to the state of multiple sclerosis care over the past 3 decades.

The investigator at the Healey & AMG Center for ALS at Massachusetts General Hospital discussed how the PHOENIX study expands upon the previous study, CENTAUR.

The neurologist at Cleveland Clinic addressed aspects of care for elders with generalized epilepsy that need to be further researched.

Recommendations regarding how to monitor patients who receive therapy for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and to conduct repeat imaging assessments appropriately.

Factors that impact treatment selection for a 25-year-old woman who presents with relapsing multiple sclerosis, including the patient’s interest in becoming pregnant.

The assistant professor of neurology at the Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California discussed the importance of having additional agents to treat Parkinson disease.

The neurologist from Banner Health and chief medical officer of the MS Association of America provided perspective on the global impact World MS Day can have on the patient and clinician community.

Neurology News Network for the week ending May 29, 2021.

The professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic detailed the next steps in understanding more about the impact social determinants of health have on epilepsy care.

The head of global research and executive vice president of Atara Biotherapeutics discussed the trial design of part 2 of the study of ATA188.

The associate professor and director of the Headache Medicine Fellowship Program at Thomas Jefferson University discussed the role of clinicians in determining migraine treatment eligibility.

What physicians in the community need to know about treating patients with migraine in community settings, and resources that can help locate certified headache specialists or other migraine specialists for referral.

Various ways health care professionals can become involved in migraine advocacy, and tips that can be used in the clinic to support patients.

Expert pediatric neurologist Carolina Tesi Rocha, MD gives insight into the mechanism of action of risdiplam and comments on the need for further monitoring of its potential adverse effects.

Claudia Chiriboga, MD, MPH reviews data from the SPR1NT clinical trial of patients with presymptomatic SMA and emphasizes how the trial highlights the importance of prenatal screening and early treatment.

The professor of neurology and director of the Buffalo Neuroimaging Analysis Center discussed the findings of the post-hoc analysis of the ORATORIO study.

Two experts in multiple sclerosis share insights on the shared decision-making process when selecting a high efficacy therapy and emphasize the importance of disease characteristics and patient preference.

A discussion with parents on treatment options in Duchenne muscular dystrophy as well as the benefit of using steroids combined with other therapies.

Experts in neurology discuss recommendations for genetic testing when approaching the diagnosis of TSC and misconceptions around cognitive impairment.

Discussion on the importance of early treatment in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

An expert neurologist outlines best practices to consider in epilepsy therapy to increase patient compliance.

Key opinion leaders in neurology, Lawrence Steinman, MD and Enrique Alvarez, MD, PhD examine some advantages associated with beginning patients on higher-efficacy therapies for relapsing/remitting multiple sclerosis.

Peter Crino, MD, PhD, and Elizabeth Thiele, MD, PhD, review the major and minor diagnostic criteria for TSC based on the 2012 International Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Consensus Recommendations.

A discussion about the impact of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) on patient compliance with epilepsy therapy.