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Maintenance Intravenous Immunoglobulin Prevents Relapse in Adult Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody–Associated Disease
Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Maintenance Intravenous Immunoglobulin Prevents Relapse in Adult Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody–Associated Disease". Show references: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/Fulltext/2022/05190/Maintenance_Intravenous_Immunoglobulin_Prevents.1.aspx
Medicare Limitation of Aduhelm
Dr. Ron Petersen, Director of the Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, discusses Medicare's recent decision to officially limit Aduhelm (aducanumab) coverage to patients in clinical trials. Read the full article discussed in this interview in the New York Times.
EEG Patterns and Neurofilament Light After Cardiac Arrest
Dr. Linnéa Grindegård discusses the association between EEG patterns and serum neurofilament light as a marker of neuroaxonal injury after cardiac arrest.
Adult Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome
Dr. Justin Abbatemarco discusses Adult Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.
Pediatric Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome
Dr. Justin Abbatemarco discusses Pediatric Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.
Early Detection of Parkinson's Disease
Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, "Potential Parkinson's Risks Found Years Before Diagnosis". Show references: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/Fulltext/2022/05050/Potential_Parkinson_s_Risks_Found_Years_Before.3.aspx
Race-Ethnic Disparities in Stroke Thrombolysis
Dr. Scott Mendelson discusses racial and ethnic disparities in the rates of declination of thrombolysis in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Show references: https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2022/02/28/WNL.0000000000200138
A Review of L-arginine in MELAS
Dr. Gráinne Gorman discusses the use of L-arginine in the treatment of mitochondrial encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and strokelike episodes (MELAS). Show references: https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2022/04/14/WNL.0000000000200299
Post-Concussion Headache
Dr. Meeryo Choe discusses post-concussion headaches, from the May NeuroPanels webinar series. Show references: https://learning.aan.com/diweb/catalog/item?id=9188210
Development of New or Enlarging MRI Lesions Rare in MOGAD
Dr. Stephanie Syc-Mazurek discusses her abstract, "Development of new or enlarging MRI lesions outside of attacks is rare in myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease". Show references: https://index.mirasmart.com/aan2022/PDFfiles/AAN2022-001680.html
Fentanyl Exposure
Dr. Derek Stitt discusses facts and the misinformation surrounding fentanyl exposure.
Pure Sleep Epilepsy in Patients With First Seizure
Dr. Elaine Pang discusses the identification and characterization of pure sleep epilepsy after first-ever seizures from sleep in adults. Show references: https://n.neurology.org/content/98/18/e1857.abstract
Quality of Life for Patients with Parkinson's Disease
Dr. Meredith Bock discusses her paper about the association of motor, non-motor, and behavioral symptoms with health-related quality of life in people with Parkinson's disease. Show references: https://n.neurology.org/content/98/22/e2194
Continuum: Epilepsy
Dr. Nathalie Jetté shares what she learned as the guest editor of the April 2022 Continuum issue on Epilepsy.
Acute Symptomatic Seizures Secondary to MOGAD
Dr. Mayra Montalvo discusses her abstract, "Acute Symptomatic Seizures Secondary to Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disorder" [MOGAD]. Show references: https://index.mirasmart.com/aan2022/PDFfiles/AAN2022-003525.html
Neurodegeneration in Pro Football Players - Part 2
Dr. Ann McKee continues her discussion on her recent study, which found that NFL players are at a higher risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Show references:https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2022/02030/professional_football_players_are_at_a_higher_risk.5.aspx
Diagnosis and Management of Opsoclonus-Myoclonus-Ataxia In Children
Dr. Ming Lim discusses the diagnosis and management of opsoclonus myoclonus ataxia syndrome (OMAS) in children. Show references: https://nn.neurology.org/content/9/3/e1153
Neurology on the Hill: Telehealth
Dr. Nassim Zecavati discusses one of the 2022 Neurology on the Hill issues: Extend Telehealth Flexibilities. Follow the event on social media using #NOH22. Show references: https://www.aan.com/events/neurology-on-the-hill
Neurology on the Hill: Barriers to Care
Dr. Tyler Allison discusses one of the 2022 Neurology on the Hill issues: Address Overly Burdensome Barriers to Care. Follow the event on social media using #NOH22. Show references: https://www.aan.com/events/neurology-on-the-hill
Neurology on the Hill: Support the Neurology Workforce
Dr. Umer Najib discusses one of the 2022 Neurology on the Hill issues: Neurology Workforce. Follow the event on social media using #NOH22. Show references: https://www.aan.com/events/neurology-on-the-hill
The High Cost of Multiple Sclerosis
Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Multiple Sclerosis Costs More Than $85 Billion Annually, New Study Finds the Policy Changes That Could Fix That". Show references: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/Fulltext/2022/05050/Multiple_Sclerosis_Costs_More_Than__85_Billion.4.aspx
Neurodegeneration in Pro Football Players
Dr. Ann McKee discusses her recent study, which found that NFL players are at a higher risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Show references:https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2022/02030/professional_football_players_are_at_a_higher_risk.5.aspx
Peripheral Neuropathy Evaluations of Patients with Prolonged Long COVID
Dr. Anne Oaklander discusses the association of long COVID with incident polyneuropathy affecting the small-fiber axons. Show references:https://nn.neurology.org/content/9/3/e1146
Approach to the Medical Treatment of Epilepsy - Part 2
In part 2 of a 2 part series, Francesco Brigo, MD, discusses his article, "Approach to the Medical Treatment of Epilepsy" from the April Continuum Epilepsy issue. This article and the accompanying Continuum Audio interview are available to subscribers at continpub.com/MedTreatEpilepsy.
Approach to the Medical Treatment of Epilepsy - Part 1
In part 1 of a 2 part series, Francesco Brigo, MD, discusses his article, "Approach to the Medical Treatment of Epilepsy" from the April Continuum Epilepsy issue. This article and the accompanying Continuum Audio interview are available to subscribers at continpub.com/MedTreatEpilepsy.
Bilateral Gene Therapy for Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
Dr. Nancy Newman discusses her abstract, "The Phase III REFLECT Trial: Efficacy and Safety of Bilateral Gene Therapy for Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy". Show references: https://index.mirasmart.com/aan2022/PDFfiles/AAN2022-000928.html
Neuromodulation Restores Function in Spinal Cord Injury
Dr. Andreas Rowald discusses the efficacy of activity-dependent spinal cord neuromodulation, which was shown to rapidly restore trunk and leg motor functions in patients with spinal cord injury after complete paralysis.
Cardiac Arrhythmia in Patients with Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
Dr. Shobi Sivathamboo discusses the incidence of serious cardiac arrhythmias detected by subcutaneous cardiac monitors in patients with chronic drug-resistant epilepsy. Show references: https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2022/04/06/WNL.0000000000200173"
Genetics and Neuroinflammation, Considerations for the Clinician - Part 4
Dr. Justin Abbatemarco discusses Alexander disease.
Genetics and Neuroinflammation, Considerations for the Clinician - Part 3
Dr. Justin Abbatemarco discusses Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD).
PNES Semiology
Dr. Michael Kentris discusses psychogenic non-epileptic spells [PNES].
Prognosis and Treatment of Spinal Cord Sarcoidosis
Dr. Antoine Gavoille discusses the prognostic factors and efficacy of immunosuppressive treatments for spinal cord sarcoidosis. Show references: https://n.neurology.org/content/98/14/e1479
Cost Burden of MS in the U.S.
Dr. Bruce Bebo discusses the economic burden of multiple sclerosis in the U.S. Show references: https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2022/04/13/WNL.0000000000200150 https://www.nationalmssociety.org/Resources-Support/Find-Support/Ask-an-MS-Navigator
Genetics and Neuroinflammation, Considerations for the Clinician - Part 2
Dr. Shuvro Roy discusses TNF-alpha Antagonism.
Genetics and Neuroinflammation, Considerations for the Clinician - Part 1
Dr. Shuvro Roy discusses CTLA4 Haploinsufficiency.
Combined Prophylactic Treatment of Chronic Migraine
Audrey Blazek, a 4th-year medical student at Rush Medical College, discusses her abstract, "Combined Prophylactic Treatment of Chronic Migraine with OnabotulinumtoxinA and Anti-CGRP Monoclonal Antibodies". Show references: https://index.mirasmart.com/aan2022/PDFfiles/AAN2022-000014.html
Sudden Death and Cardiac Arrhythmia with Lamotrigine
Dr. Mark Keezer discusses the risk of sudden death and cardiac arrhythmia in patients utilizing lamotrigine to treat epilepsy. Show references:https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2022/03/08/WNL.0000000000200164
Cognitive Decline in Patients with Parkinson's disease
Dr. Michael Fox discusses whether connectivity between sites of deep brain stimulation (DBS) and other brain regions is associated with DBS-induced cognitive decline in patients with Parkinson's disease. Show references: https://academic.oup.com/brain/advance-article/doi/10.1093/brain/awac012/6509276?login=false
Evaluation of First Seizure and Newly Diagnosed Epilepsy - Part 2
In part 2 of a 2 part series, Elaine Wirrell, MD, FRCP(C), FAAN, discusses her article, "Evaluation of First Seizure and Newly Diagnosed Epilepsy" from the April Continuum Epilepsy issue. This article and the accompanying Continuum Audio interview are open to all until July 1, 2022, at http://continpub.com/EvalFirstSeiz.
Evaluation of First Seizure and Newly Diagnosed Epilepsy - Part 1
In part 1 of a 2 part series, Elaine Wirrell, MD, FRCP(C), FAAN, discusses her article, "Evaluation of First Seizure and Newly Diagnosed Epilepsy" from the April Continuum Epilepsy issue. This article and the accompanying Continuum Audio interview are open to all until July 1, 2022, at http://continpub.com/EvalFirstSeiz.
Management of Stroke due to ICAD
Dr. Zafer Keser reviews the article, "Stroke Prevention in Symptomatic Large Artery Intracranial Atherosclerosis Practice Advisory" published in the March 21, 2022, Neurology Journal. Show references: https://n.neurology.org/content/98/12/486
Amyloid Treatments for Alzheimer Disease
Dr. Gregg Day discusses amyloid-targeting treatments for Alzheimer's disease as well as how to navigate conversations about aducanumab with patients.
Priorities from the 2022 ADRD Summit with Walter Koroshetz
Dr. Walter Koroshetz, Director of NINDS, discusses the priorities and outcomes at the 2022 Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias (ADRD) Summit.
Pre-pregnancy Migraine and Risk of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
Dr. Purdue-Smithe discusses her abstract, "Pre-pregnancy migraine and risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes". Show references: https://index.mirasmart.com/aan2022/PDFfiles/AAN2022-000412.html
Teleneurology Reduces Wait Time
Dr. Matthew Hart discusses his abstract, "Hospital Teleneurology Role Leads to Significant Wait Time Reduction for Follow Up Appointments and Increased Access to Subspecialists". Show references: https://index.mirasmart.com/aan2022/PDFfiles/AAN2022-002138.html
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy
Dr. Erika Peterson discusses her abstract, "Durability of 10-kHz Spinal Cord Stimulation for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy: 18-Month Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial Results" Show references: https://index.mirasmart.com/aan2022/PDFfiles/AAN2022-003466.html
GBM and Lomustine
Dr. Howard Colman discusses the availability of lomustine for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) in light of the drug's recent withdrawal from Medicare Part D coverage. Show references: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/Fulltext/2021/09160/A_Glioblastoma_Drug_Is_Abruptly_Withdrawn_from.6.aspx
Neurologic Causes of Post-Partum Readmission
Dr. Barbara Decker discusses maternal obstetric complications and non-elective postpartum readmissions in women with prior stroke, migraine, multiple sclerosis, and myasthenia gravis. Show references: https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2022/02/15/WNL.0000000000200007
Neuropsychiatric and Cognitive Comorbidities in Epilepsy - Part 2
In part 2 of a 2 part series, Marco Mula, MD, PhD, FRCP, FEAN, discusses his article, "Neuropsychiatric and Cognitive Comorbidities in Epilepsy" from the April Continuum Epilepsy issue. This article and the accompanying Continuum Audio interview are available to subscribers at continpub.com/PsychCogEpilepsy.
Neuropsychiatric and Cognitive Comorbidities in Epilepsy - Part 1
In part 1 of a 2 part series, Marco Mula, MD, Ph.D., FRCP, FEAN, discusses his article, "Neuropsychiatric and Cognitive Comorbidities in Epilepsy" from the April Continuum Epilepsy issue. This article and the accompanying Continuum Audio interview are available to subscribers at continpub.com/PsychCogEpilepsy.