Episode 98: Uncovering Phenotypical Features of Narcolepsy Type 1

Birgitte Kornum, MD

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The Mind Moments podcast features exclusive interviews with leaders in the field discussing the latest research and disease management strategies across the breadth of neurology, including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, dementia, sleep disorders, and more.

Episode 98, "Uncovering Phenotypical Features of Narcolepsy Type 1" Features an interview with Birgitte R. Kornum, MD, an associate professor in the department of neuroscience at the University of Copenhagen, who discussed recently published preclinical research assessing phenotypical features and disease progression of narcolepsy type 1. Kornum provided insight on the 2 mouse models used, the effectiveness of the DVC System, and some of the phenotypic features identified. In addition, she gave insight on how the research adds to the ongoing puzzle of treating narcolepsy and where future efforts should be directed toward.

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The stories featured in this week's Neurology News Minute, which will give you quick updates on the following developments in neurology, are further detailed here:

• Alzheimer Agent ALZ-801 Improves Cognition, Reduces Relevant Biomarker Levels in 2-Year Analysis
• FDA Updates Label for Psychosis Medication Pimavanserin
• FDA Approves AI-Incorporated Alzheimer Detection Software AIRAscore

EPISODE BREAKDOWN

• 1:15 – Overview of Medicare study and objectives
• 3:15 – Advantages of DVC System
• 5:40 – Clinical takeaways from the findings
• 9:30 – Neurology News Minute
• 12:05 – Critical phenotypic features of narcolepsy 
• 14:20 – Significance of this research, future goals

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