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Ep. 72: Outcome of neurological toxicities of immune checkpoint inhibitors and the effect of drug rechallenge

Ep. 72: Outcome of neurological toxicities of immune checkpoint inhibitors and the effect of drug rechallenge

FromeanCast: Weekly Neurology


Ep. 72: Outcome of neurological toxicities of immune checkpoint inhibitors and the effect of drug rechallenge

FromeanCast: Weekly Neurology

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Nov 26, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Moderator: Yildiz Değirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)Guest: Antonio Farina (Florence, Italy)This week, Dr. Yildiz Değirmenci and Dr. Antonio Farina discuss life-threatening neurological toxicities from immune checkpoint inhibitors. Dr. Farina highlights high fatality rates, long-term disabilities, and the urgency of early recognition and treatment. The episodeexplores management, including discontinuation and corticosteroids, and factors influencing outcomes. It touches on the association between adverse events and treatment response, resuming inhibitors, and stresses a multidisciplinary approach for informed decision-making. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of neurologists' awareness in addressing these rare yet significant neurological complications.
Released:
Nov 26, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (97)

eanCast: Weekly Neurology is your source for education, research and updates from the European Academy of Neurology. Regardless of experience level, you are invited to join expert moderators and guests in reviewing, discussing, and debating various topics within the 29 EAN sub-specialties. New neurological topics every month, and new episodes every Monday.