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Page B. Pennell, MD, on Changes in Antiepileptic Drug Dose and Seizure Frequency Among Pregnant Women With Epilepsy
Q&As
Page B. Pennell, MD, on Changes in Antiepileptic Drug Dose and Seizure Frequency Among Pregnant Women With Epilepsy
04/06/2021
In this Q&A, Page B. Pennell, MD, answers our questions about her study, which indicated that changes in antiepileptic drug dose appear to be more common among pregnant women compared with nonpregnant women.
In this Q&A, Page B. Pennell, MD, answers our questions about her study, which indicated that changes in antiepileptic drug dose appear to be more common among pregnant women compared with nonpregnant women.
In this Q&A, Page B. Pennell,...
04/06/2021
Neurology
Outcomes of MRI-Guided Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy in Pediatric Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
Q&As
Outcomes of MRI-Guided Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy in Pediatric Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
12/11/2020
Elysa Widjaja, MD, MPH, answered our questions about her new study, which suggested that more than 50% of children who undergo MRI-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy have seizure freedom at 1 year. These findings were presented at the...
Elysa Widjaja, MD, MPH, answered our questions about her new study, which suggested that more than 50% of children who undergo MRI-guided laser interstitial thermal therapy have seizure freedom at 1 year. These findings were presented at the...
Elysa Widjaja, MD, MPH, answered...
12/11/2020
Neurology
Gregory Krauss, MD, on Adjunctive Cenobamate for Uncontrolled Focal Seizures
Podcasts
Gregory Krauss, MD, on Adjunctive Cenobamate for Uncontrolled Focal Seizures
02/21/2020
He discusses his research on cenobamate as adjunctive therapy for adults with uncontrolled focal seizures, how the results of this research aided in cenobamate's approval by the Food and Drug Administration, and more.
He discusses his research on cenobamate as adjunctive therapy for adults with uncontrolled focal seizures, how the results of this research aided in cenobamate's approval by the Food and Drug Administration, and more.
He discusses his research on...
02/21/2020
Neurology
Chrystal M. Reed, MD, PhD, on Memory Dysfunction in Chronic Epilepsy
Podcasts
Chrystal M. Reed, MD, PhD, on Memory Dysfunction in Chronic Epilepsy
02/12/2020
In this podcast, Chrystal M. Reed, MD, PhD, discusses her team’s research on the association between interictal epileptiform discharges and transient cognitive impairments in patients with chronic epilepsy.
In this podcast, Chrystal M. Reed, MD, PhD, discusses her team’s research on the association between interictal epileptiform discharges and transient cognitive impairments in patients with chronic epilepsy.
In this podcast, Chrystal M....
02/12/2020
Neurology
Cannabis as an Alternative Medication for Disease
Commentary
Cannabis as an Alternative Medication for Disease
02/05/2020
In this commentary, Joe McSherry, MD, PhD, discusses the safety and effectiveness of cannabinoids as alternative treatment options, despite widespread controversy.
In this commentary, Joe McSherry, MD, PhD, discusses the safety and effectiveness of cannabinoids as alternative treatment options, despite widespread controversy.
In this commentary, Joe...
02/05/2020
Neurology
3 Questions About Managing Pediatric Epilepsy Emergencies
Q&As
3 Questions About Managing Pediatric Epilepsy Emergencies
01/10/2020
Recent research has deepened our understanding and management of pediatric epilepsy emergencies. Renée Shellhaas, MD, MS, answers our questions.
Recent research has deepened our understanding and management of pediatric epilepsy emergencies. Renée Shellhaas, MD, MS, answers our questions.
Recent research has deepened our...
01/10/2020
Neurology
Podcasts
Barbara Dworetzky, MD, on the Challenges of Diagnosing PNES
12/30/2019
She outlines the challenges associated with diagnosing psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES), how neurologists and other providers can overcome these challenges, and more.
She outlines the challenges associated with diagnosing psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES), how neurologists and other providers can overcome these challenges, and more.
She outlines the challenges...
12/30/2019
Neurology
Q&As
3 Questions About EpiBioS4Rx and Epilepsy-Preventive Therapies
12/20/2019
The Epilepsy Bioinformatics Study for Antiepileptogenic Therapy project aims to better understand epilepsy and, therefore, to develop epilepsy-preventive therapies. Project Director of EpiBioS4Rx Jerome Engel, Jr., MD, PhD, answers our...
The Epilepsy Bioinformatics Study for Antiepileptogenic Therapy project aims to better understand epilepsy and, therefore, to develop epilepsy-preventive therapies. Project Director of EpiBioS4Rx Jerome Engel, Jr., MD, PhD, answers our...
The Epilepsy Bioinformatics...
12/20/2019
Neurology
Podcasts
Expert Conversations: Responsive Neurostimulation for Epilepsy
12/12/2019
In this special installment of Podcasts360, Andrew Blum, MD, PhD, and Wael Asaad, MD, PhD, discuss their case series on responsive neurostimulation, why they chose responsive neurostimulation for each patient, and how the technology has...
In this special installment of Podcasts360, Andrew Blum, MD, PhD, and Wael Asaad, MD, PhD, discuss their case series on responsive neurostimulation, why they chose responsive neurostimulation for each patient, and how the technology has...
In this special installment of...
12/12/2019
Neurology

News

Semaglutide May Lower Risk of Alzheimer Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
News
Semaglutide May Lower Risk of Alzheimer Disease in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
11/05/2024
Patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity prescribed semaglutide had a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer disease (AD) diagnosis compared with patients taking other antidiabetic medications, according to a study published in...
Patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity prescribed semaglutide had a 40% to 70% lower risk of a first-time Alzheimer disease (AD) diagnosis compared with patients taking other antidiabetic medications, according to a study published in...
Patients with type 2 diabetes...
11/05/2024
Psych Congress Network
Alone or Together, CBT and Modafinil Improve MS-Related Fatigue
News
Alone or Together, CBT and Modafinil Improve MS-Related Fatigue
11/01/2024
The wake-promoting drug modafinil, CBT, and a combination of both were associated with comparable, significant improvement in fatigue at 12 weeks in patients with MS and problematic fatigue.
The wake-promoting drug modafinil, CBT, and a combination of both were associated with comparable, significant improvement in fatigue at 12 weeks in patients with MS and problematic fatigue.
The wake-promoting drug...
11/01/2024
Neurology
Gene therapy
News
Concerns Linger After Gene Therapy Shows Long-Term Benefit for Cerebral Adrenoleukodystrophy
10/28/2024
Elivaldogene autotemcel (eli-cel) gene therapy for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) helped patients maintain neurological function, but also my have caused hematologic malignancies in some patients.
Elivaldogene autotemcel (eli-cel) gene therapy for cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) helped patients maintain neurological function, but also my have caused hematologic malignancies in some patients.
Elivaldogene autotemcel...
10/28/2024
Neurology
Patient with family
News
During Recovery, Stroke Patients Benefit from Supportive Social Networks
10/24/2024
Large networks of family and friends are beneficial for blood pressure improvement among patients who experienced a stroke, according to a study published online in the International Journal of Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke. “In aging...
Large networks of family and friends are beneficial for blood pressure improvement among patients who experienced a stroke, according to a study published online in the International Journal of Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke. “In aging...
Large networks of family and...
10/24/2024
Neurology
International Stroke Burden Saw Hike Over Last 30 Years
News
International Stroke Burden Saw Hike Over Last 30 Years
10/22/2024
International stroke burden has increased from 1990 to 2021, according to recent findings from a global burden of disease (GBD) study published in The Lancet Neurology.
International stroke burden has increased from 1990 to 2021, according to recent findings from a global burden of disease (GBD) study published in The Lancet Neurology.
International stroke burden has...
10/22/2024
Neurology
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News
Antiseizure Meds May Increase Cardiovascular Risk in Older Adults With Epilepsy
10/21/2024
A lifetime history of epilepsy is associated with new-onset cardiovascular events in older adults, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
A lifetime history of epilepsy is associated with new-onset cardiovascular events in older adults, according to study results published in JAMA Neurology.
A lifetime history of epilepsy...
10/21/2024
Neurology
FDA approval stamp
News
FDA Approves Infusion Treatment for Advanced Parkinson Disease in Adults
10/18/2024
AbbVie’s VYALEV (foscarbidopa and foslevodopa), the first 24-hour continuous subcutaneous infusion of levodopa-based therapy for managing motor fluctuations in adults with advanced Parkinson disease (PD), approved by the FDA.
AbbVie’s VYALEV (foscarbidopa and foslevodopa), the first 24-hour continuous subcutaneous infusion of levodopa-based therapy for managing motor fluctuations in adults with advanced Parkinson disease (PD), approved by the FDA.
AbbVie’s VYALEV (foscarbidopa...
10/18/2024
Neurology
Investigational Drug Improves Motor Function in Patients With SMA
News
Investigational Drug Improves Motor Function in Patients With SMA
10/16/2024
Apitegromab, an investigational muscle-targeted therapy, improved motor function in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), late-stage biopharmaceutical company Scholar Rock recently announced.
Apitegromab, an investigational muscle-targeted therapy, improved motor function in patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), late-stage biopharmaceutical company Scholar Rock recently announced.
Apitegromab, an investigational...
10/16/2024
Neurology
Tolebrutinib Delays Disability Progression in Nonrelapsing Secondary Progressive MS
News
Tolebrutinib Delays Disability Progression in Nonrelapsing Secondary Progressive MS
10/15/2024
Tolebrutinib delayed the time to onset of 6-month confirmed disability progression compared with placebo in patients with nonrelapsing secondary progressive MS, according to results presented at the European Committee for Treatment and...
Tolebrutinib delayed the time to onset of 6-month confirmed disability progression compared with placebo in patients with nonrelapsing secondary progressive MS, according to results presented at the European Committee for Treatment and...
Tolebrutinib delayed the time to...
10/15/2024
Neurology
An orange prescription container with generic pills spilling out in front of it
News
Masked Taper Plus CBT for Insomnia Effective in Benzodiazepine Discontinuation
10/10/2024
A masked drug taper combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) were associated with improved benzodiazepine receptor agonist discontinuation in patients receiving treatment for insomnia
A masked drug taper combined with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBTI) were associated with improved benzodiazepine receptor agonist discontinuation in patients receiving treatment for insomnia
A masked drug taper combined...
10/10/2024
Psych Congress Network

Alzheimer's Disease CME Series

Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources
11/19/2020
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Early Alzheimer’s Disease:...
11/19/2020
Neurology
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources
11/19/2020
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient ResourcesOnline Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient ResourcesOnline Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Early Alzheimer’s Disease:...
11/19/2020
Neurology
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources
11/19/2020
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient ResourcesTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click...
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient ResourcesTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click...
Early Alzheimer’s Disease:...
11/19/2020
Neurology
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
11/17/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/17/2020
Neurology
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
11/17/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data Online Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data Online Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/17/2020
Neurology
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
11/17/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety DataTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click on the evaluation...
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Efficacy and Safety DataTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click on the evaluation...
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/17/2020
Neurology
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of Action
11/12/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of Action To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of Action To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/12/2020
Neurology
Early Alzheimer’s Disease Overview: Burden of Disease, Quality-of-Life Impacts, and Pathophysiology
11/12/2020
Early Alzheimer’s Disease Overview: Burden of Disease, Quality-of-Life Impacts, and Pathophysiology Online Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Early Alzheimer’s Disease Overview: Burden of Disease, Quality-of-Life Impacts, and Pathophysiology Online Form - PBHLN-NLN Alzheimers Video Series
Early Alzheimer’s Disease...
11/12/2020
Neurology
Claim-Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of Action
11/12/2020
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of ActionTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click on the evaluation button...
Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of ActionTo claim credit for the program, click HERE for the evaluation. You will need to log in or create an account with NACCME, and then click on the evaluation button...
Emerging Treatments for Early...
11/12/2020
Neurology
Current Treatment Limitations and Clinical Needs in Early Alzheimer’s Disease
11/10/2020
Current Treatment Limitations and Clinical Needs in Early Alzheimer’s Disease To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Current Treatment Limitations and Clinical Needs in Early Alzheimer’s Disease To view accreditation information/faculty disclosures for the program, click 
Current Treatment Limitations...
11/10/2020
Neurology

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