NeurologyLive® Mind Moments®

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Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you exclusive interviews with experts in neurologic disorders. Listen in to hear the latest clinical and research updates from major medical conferences, as well as insights on the management of complex disorders, including epilepsy, migraine, Alzheimer disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, and more. For more expert insight into neurology, visit NeurologyLive.com.

  1. 6d ago

    Previewing the 2026 NEALS Annual Meeting

    Welcome to the NeurologyLive® Mind Moments® podcast. Tune in to hear leaders in neurology sound off on topics that impact your clinical practice. In this episode of Mind Moments, Nicholas J. Maragakis, MD, director of the Center for ALS Specialty Care at Johns Hopkins, and Jinsy Andrews, MD, director of the ALS Clinic and director of clinical trials at NYU Langone Health, join the podcast to preview the 2026 Network of Excellence for ALS (NEALS) Annual Meeting, taking place October 27-30 in Clearwater, Florida. The duo discusses the meeting's major scientific themes, emerging clinical research, and the growing emphasis on earlier intervention, precision medicine, and innovative therapeutic development for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The conversation explores new programming focused on presymptomatic ALS, including the ATLAS and Prevent ALS studies, along with updates on ongoing clinical trials and emerging approaches targeting SOD1, FUS, TDP-43, and other disease-related pathways. Maragakis and Andrews also examine advances in trial design, biomarker-guided treatment strategies, antisense oligonucleotides, and gene-targeted therapies, while highlighting the importance of collaboration among researchers, clinicians, industry partners, and individuals living with ALS. Together, they outline what attendees can expect from NEALS 2026 and how these developments could shape the future of ALS research and clinical care. Looking for more Neuromuscular discussion? Check out the NeurologyLive® Neuromuscular clinical focus page. Episode Breakdown: 1:15 – Overview of NEALS, its expanded clinical research network, and the 2026 meeting's objectives 3:00 – New meeting programming focused on presymptomatic ALS, genetic risk, and prevention studies 7:05 – Notable clinical trials, emerging therapeutic targets, and research innovations featured at NEALS 2026 9:55 – Evolution of ALS clinical trial design, including platform studies, precision medicine, and biomarkers 14:10– Neurology News Minute 16:25 – Emerging gene-targeted therapies, ASOs, viral vectors, and lessons from other neuromuscular disorders 20:40 – Key clinical takeaways emphasizing scientific collaboration, patient involvement, and future ALS treatment development The stories featured in this week's Neurology News Minute, which will give you quick updates on the following developments in neurology, are further detailed here: Congress Passes ACT for ALS Reauthorization, Extending Research Programs Phase 4 THRIVE Data Highlights Eptinezumab’s Impact on Migraine After Prior CGRP Failure Solengepras Meets Primary Endpoint in Phase 3 ARISE Trial of Parkinson Disease Thanks for listening to the NeurologyLive® Mind Moments® podcast. To support the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. For more neurology news and expert-driven content, visit neurologylive.com.

  2. Sep 30

    BBP-418 and the Changing Treatment Landscape of LGMD

    Welcome to the NeurologyLive® Mind Moments® podcast. Tune in to hear leaders in neurology sound off on topics that impact your clinical practice. In this special episode of Mind Moments, released in recognition of Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD) Awareness Day on September 30, Katherine Mathews, MD, professor of pediatrics and neurology at the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, joins the podcast to discuss the evolving treatment landscape for LGMD and the potential significance of BBP-418, an investigational oral therapy for LGMD2I/R9. With an FDA decision expected by November 27, 2026, BBP-418 could become the first approved therapy for LGMD2I/R9 and potentially the first treatment approved for any form of LGMD. Mathews breaks down the therapy's FKRP-targeted mechanism, findings from the phase 3 FORTIFY study, and the challenges of conducting clinical trials across genetically diverse and slowly progressive forms of LGMD. She also discusses what a first approval could mean for the broader LGMD community, considerations for bringing patients back into specialty care, and research priorities that could accelerate development of future therapies. Looking for more Neuromuscular discussion? Check out the NeurologyLive® Neuromuscular clinical focus page. Episode Breakdown: 1:15 – BBP-418's mechanism and therapeutic rationale for FKRP-related LGMD2I/R9 4:00 – FORTIFY findings supporting BBP-418's potential effects on muscle and pulmonary function 7:50 – Why genetic heterogeneity and slow progression complicate LGMD clinical trials 10:10 – Neurology News Minute 12:45– What a first FDA-approved LGMD therapy could mean for patients and clinicians 15:40 – Research priorities for accelerating clinical trials and developing future LGMD therapies The stories featured in this week's Neurology News Minute, which will give you quick updates on the following developments in neurology, are further detailed here: CHMP Recommends EU Approval for Ocrelizumab in Pediatric Relapsing MS SKY-0515 Shows Sustained Benefit at 15 Months in Huntington Disease FDA Approves Tavapadon for the Treatment of Parkinson Disease Thanks for listening to the NeurologyLive® Mind Moments® podcast. To support the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. For more neurology news and expert-driven content, visit neurologylive.com.

  3. Sep 18

    Advancing the Ways of Treating Cluster Headache

    Welcome to the NeurologyLive® Mind Moments® podcast. Tune in to hear leaders in neurology sound off on topics that impact your clinical practice. In this Mind Moments episode, Jennifer Fokas, MD, and Minali Nigam, MD, neurologists at Northwestern Medicine with specialized training in headache medicine, join the podcast to discuss current challenges and evolving strategies in the management of cluster headache. They highlighted the substantial burden of disease, particularly among patients with chronic cluster headache, and the diagnostic difficulties that arise from overlap with migraine features. They emphasized the importance of recognizing cranial autonomic symptoms as key distinguishing features, along with typical attack duration and circadian or seasonal patterns.  The conversation also covered practical approaches to acute and preventive treatment, including high-flow oxygen via non-rebreather mask, subcutaneous sumatriptan, bridge therapies, and preventive options such as high-dose verapamil and, in selected cases, lithium. The physicians also review emerging and adjunctive options while noting limitations in evidence, indications, and access. They concluded by underscoring the need for clinician preparedness and tailored therapy to enable more assertive and appropriate management of cluster headache.  Looking for more Headache and Migraine discussion? Check out the NeurologyLive® Headache and Migraine focus page. Episode Breakdown: 1:54 – Biggest unmet need in cluster headache 5:01 – Importance of multimodal acute management and access issues 7:39 – Neurology News Minute  10:03 – Emerging and experimental therapies 13:03– Preventive options and special situations 17:51 – Key clinical takeaway: preparation and access to therapies The stories featured in this week's Neurology News Minute, which will give you quick updates on the following developments in neurology, are further detailed here: FDA Approves Zilganersen, First Treatment for Alexander Disease FDA Priority Review Puts Satralizumab on Track as First MOGAD Drug FDA Approves Apitegromab for Spinal Muscular Atrophy Thanks for listening to the NeurologyLive® Mind Moments® podcast. To support the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. For more neurology news and expert-driven content, visit neurologylive.com. REFERENCE1. Burish MJ, Pearson SM, Shapiro RE, Zhang W, Schor LI. Cluster headache is one of the most intensely painful human conditions: Results from the International Cluster Headache Questionnaire. Headache. 2021;61(1):117-124. doi:10.1111/head.14021

  4. Sep 4

    Dual Therapy and the Changing Treatment Landscape of SMA

    Welcome to the NeurologyLive® Mind Moments® podcast. Tune in to hear leaders in neurology sound off on topics that impact your clinical practice. In this Mind Moments episode, Aaron Zelikovich, MD, a neuromuscular physician at Lenox Hill Hospital, part of Northwell Health, joins the podcast to discuss the emerging conversation around dual therapy in spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). As disease-modifying treatments continue to reshape survival and long-term outcomes, Zelikovich examines whether combining SMN-targeted approaches could provide additional benefit, while emphasizing that evidence supporting dual therapy remains limited and significant barriers to studying it persist.  The conversation explores clinician and patient interest in combination treatment, insurance and access challenges, and what current evidence suggests about adding therapy after gene replacement, particularly in children who are not meeting expected motor milestones. Zelikovich also discusses the need for better biomarkers to guide treatment decisions, the changing natural history of adult SMA, and why stronger real-world data and prospective research will be critical to determining whether dual therapy ultimately has a place in SMA care.  Looking for more Neuromuscular discussion? Check out the NeurologyLive® Neuromuscular clinical focus page. Episode Breakdown: 1:05 – Clinical perspectives and current controversy surrounding dual therapy in SMA 2:40 – Discussing dual therapy expectations and uncertainty with patients and families 4:35 – Evidence guiding when clinicians should consider adding a second therapy 6:20 – Neurology News Minute  8:55– Developing better biomarkers to guide long-term SMA treatment decisions 11:15 – Research needed to evaluate dual therapy and adult SMA outcomes 13:35 – Moving the dual therapy conversation forward through patient-clinician partnerships The stories featured in this week's Neurology News Minute, which will give you quick updates on the following developments in neurology, are further detailed here: FDA Clears Roche's Single-Biomarker Elecsys pTau217 Blood Test for Alzheimer Disease FDA Extends Deramiocel Review for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy After HOPE-3 Amendment AHA/ASA Issue New Guideline for Adult Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery Thanks for listening to the NeurologyLive® Mind Moments® podcast. To support the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. For more neurology news and expert-driven content, visit neurologylive.com.

  5. Aug 21

    Exploring the Emerging Role of GLP-1 Therapies in Neurology

    Welcome to the NeurologyLive® Mind Moments® podcast. Tune in to hear leaders in neurology sound off on topics that impact your clinical practice. In this Mind Moments episode, Pezhman Roohani, MD, neurologist and medical director of the teleneurology and telestroke program at Allina Health, joins the podcast to discuss the emerging role of GLP-1 receptor agonists across neurology. Roohani outlines where these therapies may have the greatest impact, highlighting stroke prevention, neurodegenerative diseases, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and other areas being explored as researchers look beyond their established metabolic effects.  The conversation also examines what recent Alzheimer disease trial results mean for the future of GLP-1 research, including the potential importance of prevention and identifying patient subgroups most likely to benefit. Roohani discusses key cautions surrounding long-term use, muscle loss, nutrition, and lifestyle modification, as well as practical considerations when counseling patients. He closes by highlighting unanswered research questions and potential applications in neuroinflammation, traumatic brain injury, and addiction.  Looking for more Stroke discussion? Check out the NeurologyLive® Stroke clinical focus page. Episode Breakdown: 1:15 – Neurologic conditions showing the greatest promise for GLP-1 therapies 4:15 – GLP-1s in neurodegeneration following recent Alzheimer trial results 7:35 – Key cautions and limitations surrounding long-term GLP-1 use 9:35 – Neurology News Minute  11:50– Counseling patients on lifestyle changes when initiating GLP-1 therapy 14:20 – Research priorities and emerging neurologic applications for GLP-1s The stories featured in this week's Neurology News Minute, which will give you quick updates on the following developments in neurology, are further detailed here: First-Ever Platform Trial for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Enrolls Its Inaugural Participant FDA Approves Tau PET Tracer MK-6240 for Alzheimer Diagnostic Workup Efgartigimod Meets Primary Endpoint in Phase 3 ALKIVIA Trial of Autoimmune Myositis Thanks for listening to the NeurologyLive® Mind Moments® podcast. To support the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. For more neurology news and expert-driven content, visit neurologylive.com.

  6. Aug 7

    Episode 172: Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month: Why Multidisciplinary Care Matters

    Welcome to the NeurologyLive® Mind Moments® podcast. Tune in to hear leaders in neurology sound off on topics that impact your clinical practice. In episode 172, “Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month: Why Multidisciplinary Care Matters,” Sandeep Rana, MD, a neurologist specializing in neuromuscular disorders at Allegheny Health Network, discussed the multidisciplinary care model for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) implemented in his center, in honor of SMA Awareness Month. He described a clinic structure that includes physical and occupational therapists, respiratory therapists, nutritionists, speech therapists, social workers, and collaboration with pulmonologists experienced in neuromuscular disease. Rana also outlined how the advent of disease-modifying therapies has transformed SMA from a largely fatal illness into a more manageable condition. He highlighted key advancements in therapeutics that have shifted priorities toward long-term wellness, including weight management, physical fitness, and emotional health. He noted persistent challenges in organizing and sustaining a specialized multidisciplinary team. Finally, he emphasized the importance of clinician awareness, early identification, and timely referral to tertiary centers, particularly as additional therapies may become available. Looking for more neuromuscular disorder discussions? Check out the NeurologyLive® Neuromuscular Disorders clinical focus page.Episode Breakdown: 1:25 – Professional background and clinic overview 2:55 – What an effective multidisciplinary SMA care team looks like 5:12 – How disease-modifying therapies have changed SMA care 6:28 – Neurology News Minute  9:27 – Organizational and procedural challenges in coordinating care 11:52 – Why raising awareness about SMA is important & advice to clinicians 13:45 – Key message about SMA today  The stories featured in this week’s Neurology News Minute, which will give you quick updates on the following developments in neurology, are further detailed here: FDA Accepts SL1009 Resubmission for PDCD, Sets December PDUFA Date FDA Advisory Committee Votes Against Deramiocel for DMD Cardiomyopathy FDA Grants RMAT Designation to Sasineprocel for Parkinson Disease Thanks for listening to the NeurologyLive® Mind Moments® podcast. To support the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. For more neurology news and expert-driven content, visit neurologylive.com.

  7. Jul 30

    Special Episode: Na Tosha, Gatson, MD, PhD, on Newly Launched Neuro-Oncology Column

    Welcome to this special episode of the NeurologyLive® Mind Moments® podcast. Tune in to hear leaders in neurology sound off on topics that impact your clinical practice. For major FDA decisions in the field of neurology, we release short special episodes to offer a snapshot of the news, including the main takeaways for the clinical community, as well as highlights of the efficacy and safety profile of the agent in question. In this special edition of Mind Moments, Na Tosha Gatson, MD, PhD, senior medical director of neuro-oncology and director of the Center for Neuro-Oncology at Indiana University School of Medicine, joins the podcast to discuss her career journey, philosophy of patient care, and the launch of The G.L.O.B., a new recurring NeurologyLive column dedicated to advancing health literacy in neuro-oncology. Drawing on decades of experience in neuro-oncology, clinical leadership, and mentorship, Gatson shares the motivation behind creating a platform that transforms complex oncologic concepts into practical, accessible knowledge for clinicians, patients, and caregivers alike.  The conversation explores the inspiration behind The G.L.O.B., the importance of effective medical communication, lessons learned throughout Gatson's career, and the role of health literacy, shared decision-making, and health equity in modern neurologic care. She also discusses her vision for the future of the column and why improving patient understanding should remain central to both clinical practice and research.  Episode Breakdown: 1:10 – Journey into neuro-oncology and career-defining experiences 4:50 – Mission and philosophy behind The G.L.O.B. 7:10 – Key themes readers can expect from the column 9:45 – Career lessons that shaped Dr. Gatson's clinical practice 16:30 – Vision for The G.L.O.B. and improving healthy literacy Thanks for listening to the NeurologyLive® Mind Moments® podcast. To support the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. For more neurology news and expert-driven content, visit neurologylive.com.

  8. Jul 24

    Fragile X Syndrome Day: Clinical Challenges, Care Strategies, and Emerging Therapies

    Welcome to the NeurologyLive® Mind Moments® podcast. Tune in to hear leaders in neurology sound off on topics that impact your clinical practice. In episode 171, “Fragile X Syndrome Day: Clinical Challenges, Care Strategies, and Emerging Therapies,” Craig A. Erickson, MD, professor of psychiatry at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, discussed the evolving landscape of Fragile X syndrome (FXS) care in honor of National Fragile X Syndrome Day. Erickson reviewed current challenges in recognizing and diagnosing FXS. He also underscored the importance of genetic testing and outlined key counseling points for families once a diagnosis is confirmed. Erickson, who also serves as the director of the Cincinnati Fragile X Research and Treatment Center, provided an overview of behavioral and neuropsychiatric management across the lifespan. He highlighted evidence-informed approaches for ADHD, irritability and aggression, and anxiety, as well as the critical role of early intervention and structured supports in adulthood. The discussion closed with a look at emerging therapeutics and how these advances may reshape clinical practice and long-term outcomes for individuals with FXS. Looking for more Genetic Disorders discussion? Check out the NeurologyLive® Genetic Disorders clinical focus page.Episode Breakdown: 1:25 – Challenges in recognizing and diagnosing Fragile X  3:25 – Genetic counseling and cascade testing after diagnosis  6:00 – Managing behavioral and neuropsychiatric symptoms  9:55 – News Minute  12:45 – Clinical management across the lifespan  17:12 – Emerging therapies and research priorities  21:17 – Why Fragile X awareness remains critical  The stories featured in this week’s Neurology News Minute, which will give you quick updates on the following developments in neurology, are further detailed here: FDA Accepts BLA for Z-Rostudirsen in DMD, Sets January PDUFA Date FDA Accepts NDA for Apnimed’s AD109 for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea FDA Accepts NDA for Axsome Therapeutics’ AXS-12 for the Treatment of Cataplexy in Narcolepsy Thanks for listening to the NeurologyLive® Mind Moments® podcast. To support the show, be sure to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. For more neurology news and expert-driven content, visit neurologylive.com.

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Mind Moments®, a podcast from NeurologyLive®, brings you exclusive interviews with experts in neurologic disorders. Listen in to hear the latest clinical and research updates from major medical conferences, as well as insights on the management of complex disorders, including epilepsy, migraine, Alzheimer disease, stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson disease, and more. For more expert insight into neurology, visit NeurologyLive.com.

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