NeurologyLive® Friday 5 — January 19, 2024

Welcome to NeurologyLive^®'s Friday 5! Every week, the staff compiles 5 highlights of NeurologyLive^®'s widespread coverage in neurology, ranging from newsworthy study findings and FDA action to expert interviews and peer-to-peer panel discussions.

1: The Value of Biomarker in Multiple Sclerosis

Mark Freedman, MD, MSc, Tanuja Chitnis, MD, and Ahmed Obeidat, MD, PhD, discuss the role of biomarkers and the key areas in which they will be used in managing day-to-day decisions in patient management.

2: A Clinical Preview of 2024 for Movement Disorders: Kelly Papesh, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

The clinical director of Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance shared her thoughts on potential therapies to increase management care options for patients with Parkinson disease. [WATCH TIME: 5 minutes]

3: The Interconnected Reality of Neurologic and Psychiatric Disorders in Migraine: Andrea S. Synowiec, DO, FAAN

The system vice chair for the department of neurology at Allegheny Health Network talked about the growing evidence emphasizing the need for a more holistic approach to patient care in migraine. [WATCH TIME: 4 minutes]

4: NeuroVoices: Orrin Devinsky, MD, on Examining the Relationship Between Convulsive Events and Unexplained Sudden Death in Children

In this week's NeuroVoices Q&A, the director of NYU Langone’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center provided perspective on recently published data evaluating the potential mechanisms of sudden deaths in toddlers.

5: Management of Spasticity Post Stroke, From Stretching to Surgical Options: Harmony Sierens, MD

The medical director of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Ascension Genesys Hospital explored the various interventions for managing spasticity after stroke, from stretching exercises to surgical procedures. [WATCH TIME: 3 minutes]