May 3rd 2024
Take 5 minutes to catch up on NeurologyLive®'s highlights from the week ending May 3, 2024.
Improving Care for Patients with Motor Complications of Parkinson Disease: Role of Technology and Data
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Clinical Consultations™: Considerations for Customizing Care Plans for Patients with Parkinson Disease Psychosis
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Evolving Perspectives in Alzheimer's Disease: Reaching an Earlier Diagnosis, Understanding Neuroinflammation, and Exploring Therapeutic Advances
September 15, 2024
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Mastering MS: Translating Evidence into Optimal Management Plans
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Advances In Treating Migraine in Your OB/GYN Practice: Navigating Treatment Paradigms to Improve Patient Care
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Recognizing Rett Syndrome Early to Improve Long-term Management Outcomes
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5th Annual International Congress on the Future of Neurology®
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Clinical Consultations™: Managing Depressive Episodes in Patients with Bipolar Disorder Type II
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Alzheon Initiates Open-Label Extensions for Phase 2 and 3 Studies of Alzheimer Agent ALZ-801
Phase 2 biomarker trial participants who completed 156 weeks of treatment were offered enrollment into another 52-week extension to continue to observe safety, assessments of plasma biomarkers, and cognitive effects, among others.
Ocrelizumab Gains EU CHMP Positive Opinion for Subcutaneous Formulation to Treat MS
In the phase 3 OCARINA 2 trial, subcutaneous ocrelizumab was non-inferior to intravenous infusion based on concentration levels in the blood, as well as comparable efficacy on relapses and brain lesions.
Applying the Innovation Biodesign Framework to Promote Equity and Green Activity in Dementia Care
April 30th 2024Lassell et al present a use case demonstrating the process of moving an unmet need to the “solution space” of the Innovation Biodesign Framework for addressing a healthcare challenge in a specific at-risk population.
FDA Approves Medtronic’s Inceptiv Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimulator
The FDA approval of Medtronic’s spinal cord stimulator makes it the first on the market to offer a closed-loop feature that senses biological signals along the spinal cord and automatically adjusts stimulation in real time for chronic pain.
AI-Powered Neurotech Could Revolutionize Dementia Care and Unlock Communications
Neal K. Shah, CEO of CareYaya Health Technologies, discussed how emerging neurotechnology, such as mobile EEG devices paired with customized AI and machine learning models, is poised to transform the fight against dementia.
Literature Review Demonstrates Ravulizumab’s Superior Efficacy Over Other Approved NMOSD Treatments
In comparison to previously approved treatments like satralizumab and inebilizumab, ravulizumab-treated patients performed significant better on outcomes of first relapse and time to first relapse.
The professor of neurology and pharmacology at the University of California Davis Health Medical Center gave commentary on the FDA approval of Aquestive Therapeutics’ buccal film in pediatric patients with intermittent, stereotypic episodes of frequent seizure activity.
NeurologyLive® Clinician of the Month Spotlight: Kelly Papesh, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
April 27th 2024As part of our monthly clinician spotlight, NeurologyLive® highlighted movement disorder expert Kelly Papesh, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, executive director of the Association of Movement Disorder Advanced Practice Providers.
Expanding Access to CGRP Medications as First-Line Treatments: Thoughts and Implications
Stephen Samples, MD, chair of Allegheny Health Network’s department of neurology, gave commentary towards the AHS’s recent statement paper addressing CGRP-targeting therapies as a first-line option for preventive migraine.
The Role of Music & Movement in Parkinson Disease Treatment
April 24th 2024Kenneth Ngo, MD, medical director for the Brain Injury Program at Brooks Rehabilitation’s 3 inpatient hospitals, highlighted how cotreatment between music therapy and physical therapy can significantly improve the overall quality of life for patients with Parkinson disease.
NeuroVoices: Scott Perry, MD, on the Intricacies and Value of Diagnosing Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
The head of neurosciences at the Jane and John Justin Neurosciences Center of Cook Children’s Medical Center provided commentary on the need to properly diagnose Lennox-Gastaut syndrome and the negative downstream impacts of misdiagnosis or underdiagnosing patients.