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- CMS Expands Coverage for PET Imaging Related to Alzheimer Diseasehttps://practicalneurology.com/news/cms-expands-coverage-for-pet-imaging-for-diagnosing-alzheimer-disease/2470316/In a new policy change, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced that they will cover the cost of PET imaging used for the diagnosis of Alzheimer disease (AD). The decision memo states that the CMS is eliminating previous restrictions which supported the cost of PET a
- Prescription Digital Therapeutic Reduced Insomnia Severity and Decreased Emergency Department Visitshttps://practicalneurology.com/news/prescription-digital-therapeutic-reduced-insomnia-severity-and-decreased-emergency-department-visits/2470000/In analysis of real-world data, prescription digital therapeutic (PDT) (Somryst; Pear Therapeutics, Boston, MA) showed clinically meaningful reductions in insomnia severity index (ISI) score after 9 weeks of. People who used the PDT also had reductions in health-related services and costs in the
- CMS Releases Unprecedented Memo Proposing Coverage of Alzheimer Drug Aducanumab be Limited to CMS-Approved Clinical Trialshttps://practicalneurology.com/news/cms-releases-unprecedented-memo-proposing-coverage-of-alzheimer-drug-aducanumab-be-limited-to-cms-approved-clinical-trials/2469794/In an unprecedented, proposed decision memo, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) suggest coverage by CMS for aducanumab (Aduhelm; Biogen, Cambridge, MA and Eisai, Woodcliff Lake, NJ) would not be covered outside of clinical trials approved by CMS. Aducanumab is the first potentia
- Academy of Neurology Lobbies for Permanent Telehealth Expansion Following COVID-19 Pandemichttps://practicalneurology.com/news/academy-of-neurology-lobbies-for-permanent-telehealth-expansion-following-covid-19-pandemic/2469596/The use of telehealth services has increased because of public health measures to reduce the chances of SARS-CoV-2 exposure. Telehealth care, however, was needed for people with neurologic conditions prior to the pandemic and will continue to be needed long after. Neurologists need the temporary
- Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms May Worsen With Higher Than Average Temperatureshttps://practicalneurology.com/news/multiple-sclerosis-symptoms-may-worsen-with-higher-than-average-temperatures/2469518/A preliminary study reveals that in months when the average environmental temperature was higher than the long-term average by 2 degrees Fahrenheit, people with multiple sclerosis (MS) had an increased rate of hospital service use. During periods of anomalously wa
- Access to Laser Ablation Therapy for Epilepsy or Brain Tumors Increases with Expanded Coveragehttps://practicalneurology.com/news/access-to-laser-ablation-therapy-for-epilepsy-or-brain-tumors-increases-with-expanded-coverage/2469471/Laser interstitial thermotherapy (LITT or laser ablation) for epilepsy or brain tumors will now be covered by Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), among the largest independent licensees of Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. The updated policy covers 16 million people in the states of Ill
- Expanded Disability Status Scale Available on Digital Platformhttps://practicalneurology.com/news/expanded-disability-status-scale-available-on-digital-platform/2469321/The proprietary platform (eCOA Pathway; VeraSci, Durham, NC) has been expanded to fully integrate the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) assessment and Neurostatus data clarification services for MS trials. VeraSci partnered with Dr. Marcus D'Souza and professor Ludwig Kappos at Neurosta
- Newly Developed Virtual Clinics Provide Better Access to Care for Individuals with Epilepsyhttps://practicalneurology.com/news/newly-developed-virtual-clinics-provide-better-access-to-care-for-individuals-with-epilepsy/2469319/An article was published in Epilepsy & Behavior describing the deployment of innovative virtual clinics (Healthcare as a Service; BioSerenity, Atlanta, GA) to provide improved access to care for individuals with epilepsy. Virtual care solutions better connect people living with epil
- Sleep and Behavior a Growing Part of Alzheimer's Disease Researchhttps://practicalneurology.com/news/sleep-and-behavior-a-growing-part-of-alzheimers-disease-research/2469006/A new report from Elsevier Analytical Services (Philadelphia, PA) shows that sleep and behavior have become important topics within research for Alzheimer's disease (AD). The study shows that scientists who explore the connection between sleep and AD are developing new theories on the early w
- Epilepsy Foundation Promotes Proper First Aid for Seizureshttps://practicalneurology.com/news/epilepsy-foundation-promotes-proper-first-aid-for-seizures/2468810/The Epilepsy Foundation has launched a series of public service announcements (PSAs) in an initiative to improve about seizure recognition and awareness of proper first aid. The basketball-themed TV spots will air on CBS’ Philadelphia and Chicago affiliates