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November 17, 2025
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Episode 37, “A Visit with Stroke Neurologist Dr. Jeff Saver”

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In episode 37 of "In the Interim…", Dr. Jeff Saver, Director of the UCLA Comprehensive Stroke and Vascular Neurology Program, details his shift from behavioral neurology to clinical stroke research after early engagement with multicenter trials like TOAST.

On the latest "In the Interim…" episode, Dr. Scott Berry is joined by internationally recognized stroke neurologist, Dr. Jeff Saver.  Their discussion highlights:

● The “Time is Brain” principle and why each minute counts in acute ischemic stroke.

● Evolution and impact of endovascular clot retrieval devices.

● Quantifying millions of nerve cells lost per minute; and evidence on improving patient outcomes.

Dr. Saver explains the development and analytical advantages of the utility-weighted modified Rankin Scale (mRS), and addresses the regulatory debate over dichotomous versus utility-based endpoints.

Listen to the full conversation today to explore the technical and clinical questions at the forefront of stroke trial methodology.

https://www.berryconsultants.com/resource/37-a-visit-with-stroke-neurologist-dr-jeff-saver

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