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People with Down syndrome face a high risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, which is the leading cause of death in this population over the age of 35.In this episode, Morgane Boillot (Senior Editor) is joined by Professor Michael Rafii to explore the intersection of Down syndro ... Show More

In this episode, host Laura Hart chats with Professor Amit Bar-Or (University of Pennsylvania) about the potential of the BTK inhibitor fenebrutinib in treating relapsing multiple sclerosis, highlighting future challenges in MS research.Read the full article:https://www.thelancet ... Show More

Sarah Passey is joined by Dr Marte-Helene Bjørk (Haukeland University Hospital, Norway) to discuss the latest evidence and practical guidance on managing reproductive risks in people with epilepsy, including medication safety, pregnancy planning, and global challenges in care.Rea ... Show More

Dr. Shuvro Roy talks with Dr. Matilde Inglese about comparing stem-cell transplants to DMTs in patients with Secondary Progressive MS. Read the related article in Neurology®. 

Dr. Stacey Clardy discusses the prognostic factors and efficacy of immunosuppressive treatments for spinal cord sarcoidosis with Dr. Antoine Gavoille. Read the full article in Neurology. 

Dr. Dan Ackerman talks with Dr. Silja Räty about the outcomes of patients with basilar artery occlusion treated with intravenous thrombolysis (IVT) only and compares IVT with endovascular thrombectomy. Read the related article in Neurology. This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Vi ... Show More

Dr. Nara Michaelson starts a series discussing the less obvious ways that Multiple Sclerosis impacts the lives of patients and how neurologists can address these challenges and support patients. 

The Economic Burden of Multiple Sclerosis in the United States: Estimate of Direct and Indirect Costs Efficacy of Diet on Fatigue and Quality of Life in Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials 

Dr. Shuvro Roy talks with Dr. Sara Mariotto about the importance of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibodies in CSF. Read the related article in Neurology. 

In the first interview, Dr. Teshamae Monteith talks with Dr. Francesca Puledda about her paper on clinical and phenotypical descriptions of visual snow syndrome patients. In the second interview, Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Ed Silverman about the settlement over allegations a pa ... Show More

A ground-breaking new medical trial has begun in the UK aimed at slowing the progress of multiple sclerosis. The Octopus trial is looking into whether existing drugs can be repurposed to help slow the progression of the condition. Alykhan, who was diagnosed with MS when he was st ... Show More

The November 2023 replay of past episodes showcases five interviews on topics in stroke. The episode begins with an interview with Dr. Imogene Scott on prehospital telestroke vs paramedic scores to accurately identify stroke reperfusion candidates. The episode continues with an i ... Show More