Understanding Pain Management in Children with Neurological Disorders

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Kay Davies, PhD, DBE FMedSci FRS Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the progressive loss of muscle, and it primarily occurs in young boys. And since there’s currently no cure, recent therapeutic advancements are aimed at improving symptoms and patient’s quality of life. Dive in to review the therapeutic landscape with Dr. Charles Turck as he’s joined by Dr. Kay Davies, who’sDr Lee's Professor of Anatomy Emeritus at the University of Oxford.

Host: Craig M. McDonald, MD Guest: Crystal Proud, MD Guest: Aravindhan Veerapandiyan, MD There are ongoing clinical trials and approvals for new genetic and non-genetic therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Determining the most suitable therapy for each patient is a developing process. This education covers dystrophin disruption and restoration, recent clinical trial outcomes from different treatment methods, and a case study exploring novel patient management strategies.

Host: Ashley Baker, MSN, PMHNP Guest: David Goodman, MD, LFAPA ADHD is a lifelong disorder, but its symptoms like memory and concentration difficulties can often be misinterpreted as normal functions of aging. So to help address this misunderstanding, psychiatric nurse practitioner Ashley Baker speaks with Dr. David Goodman about essential diagnostic and treatment strategies for older adults with ADHD. Dr. Goodman is the Director of the Adult Attention Deficit Disorder Center of Maryland.

Host: Ashley Baker, MSN, PMHNP Guest: Timothy Wilens, M.D. The treatment journey for ADHD typically begins in childhood, but therapy interventions must be modified as our patients transition into adulthood. So how do we support our patients along this continuum? Tune in for a discussion on ADHD treatments and the difficulties that result in a missed pediatric diagnosis with psychiatric nurse practitioner Ashley Baker and Dr. Timothy Wilens, Chief of the Division of Child and Adult Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital and a Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.

Host: Karima Benameur, MD According to recent data, nutrition plans like the Mediterranean, DASH, and MIND diets can help patients with a variety of neurological diseases, including multiple sclerosis, stroke, and dementia. Tune in to hear Dr. Karima Benameur discuss this research and how we can counsel patients with neurological diseases about nutrition. Dr. Karima Benameur is an Associate Professor of Neurology at Emory University who presented a session on this topic at the 2024 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting.

Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Lauren Treat, MD Guest: Wendy Gaultney, MD Children who have neurological disorders and experience pain are often not able to articulate how their pain affects them. That’s why it’s important for clinicians to understand the brain’s role in the experience of pain and how to help these patients and their families navigate their pain. Joining Dr. Charles Turck to share best practices for counseling and treating pain in children with neurological disorders are Drs. Lauren Treat and Wendy Gaultney, who presented a session on this topic at the 2024 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting.

Host: Ashley Baker, MSN, PMHNP Guest: Stoni Johnston, APRN, MSN, PMHNP-BC Insomnia is one of the common issues HCPs see in patients with ADHD, and narcolepsy can also have similar presentations of ADHD. So how can we accurately diagnose ADHD from a sleep disorder? Dive in as Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Ashley Baker is joined by Stoni Johnston, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Sulcata Psychiatry in Tomball, Texas.

Host: Ashley Baker, MSN, PMHNP Guest: Margaret Sibley, PhD In the years following the COVID-19 pandemic, clinicians saw the biggest increase in patients 25 years and older seeking help for ADHD. And even though healthcare providers aren’t entirely sure where this trend came from, research shows that a lot of ADHD care went to telehealth during this time and advertisements from startup companies generating profit off of prescribing ADHD medications were hitting people on social media. So to dive into insights for providing these patients with good information, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Ashley Baker is joined by Dr. Margaret Sibley, Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

Guest: Monica Maria Diaz, M.D., M.S. Climate change can have devastating effects on neurologic infections. One study suggested that the more population-dense urban areas are, the more likely several infections can be transmitted between humans. So what can be done to reduce this risk? Tune in with Dr. Monica Maria Diaz, Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine. This is also the topic of her session at the 2024 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting.

Host: Eliza C. Miller, MD Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in pregnancy in the United States, underscoring the importance of knowing the causes, risks, and treatment of stroke in pregnancy and postpartum. That’s why Dr. Eliza Miller is here to share key insights from her session at the 2024 AAN Annual Meeting that focused on this exact topic. Dr. Miller is an Associate Professor of Neurology in the Division of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease at Columbia University.