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Neurology Minute

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The Neurology Minute podcast delivers a brief daily summary of what you need to know in the field of neurology, the latest science focused on the brain, and timely topics explored by leading neurologists and neuroscientists. From the American Academy of Neurology and hosted by Stacey Clardy, MD, Ph.D., FAAN, with contributions by experts from the Neurology journals, Neurology Today, Continuum, and more.
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Episodes

Early Detection of Parkinson’s Disease

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, "Potential Parkinson's Risks Found Years Before Diagnosis". Show references: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/Fulltext/2022/05050/Potential_Parkinson_s_Risks_Found_Years_Before.3.aspx

Jun 10, 20222 min

Race-Ethnic Disparities in Stroke Thrombolysis

Dr. Scott Mendelson discusses racial and ethnic disparities in the rates of declination of thrombolysis in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Show references: https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2022/02/28/WNL.0000000000200138

Jun 09, 20222 min

A Review of L-arginine in MELAS

Dr. Gráinne Gorman discusses the use of L-arginine in the treatment of mitochondrial encephalopathy, lactic acidosis, and strokelike episodes (MELAS). Show references: https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2022/04/14/WNL.0000000000200299

Jun 08, 20222 min

Post-Concussion Headache

Dr. Meeryo Choe discusses post-concussion headaches, from the May NeuroPanels webinar series. Show references: https://learning.aan.com/diweb/catalog/item?id=9188210

Jun 07, 20223 min

Development of New or Enlarging MRI Lesions Rare in MOGAD

Dr. Stephanie Syc-Mazurek discusses her abstract, "Development of new or enlarging MRI lesions outside of attacks is rare in myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease". Show references: https://index.mirasmart.com/aan2022/PDFfiles/AAN2022-001680.html

Jun 06, 20223 min

Fentanyl Exposure

Dr. Derek Stitt discusses facts and the misinformation surrounding fentanyl exposure.

Jun 03, 20223 min

Pure Sleep Epilepsy in Patients With First Seizure

Dr. Elaine Pang discusses the identification and characterization of pure sleep epilepsy after first-ever seizures from sleep in adults. Show references: https://n.neurology.org/content/98/18/e1857.abstract

Jun 02, 20222 min

Quality of Life for Patients with Parkinson's Disease

Dr. Meredith Bock discusses her paper about the association of motor, non-motor, and behavioral symptoms with health-related quality of life in people with Parkinson's disease. Show references: https://n.neurology.org/content/98/22/e2194

Jun 01, 20222 min

Continuum: Epilepsy

Dr. Nathalie Jetté shares what she learned as the guest editor of the April 2022 Continuum issue on Epilepsy.

May 31, 20222 min

Acute Symptomatic Seizures Secondary to MOGAD

Dr. Mayra Montalvo discusses her abstract, "Acute Symptomatic Seizures Secondary to Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disorder" [MOGAD]. Show references: https://index.mirasmart.com/aan2022/PDFfiles/AAN2022-003525.html

May 31, 20223 min

Neurodegeneration in Pro Football Players - Part 2

Dr. Ann McKee continues her discussion on her recent study, which found that NFL players are at a higher risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Show references: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2022/02030/professional_football_players_are_at_a_higher_risk.5.aspx...

May 27, 20222 min

Neurology on the Hill: Telehealth

Dr. Nassim Zecavati discusses one of the 2022 Neurology on the Hill issues: Extend Telehealth Flexibilities. Follow the event on social media using #NOH22. Show references: https://www.aan.com/events/neurology-on-the-hill

May 25, 20223 min

Neurology on the Hill: Barriers to Care

Dr. Tyler Allison discusses one of the 2022 Neurology on the Hill issues: Address Overly Burdensome Barriers to Care. Follow the event on social media using #NOH22. Show references: https://www.aan.com/events/neurology-on-the-hill

May 24, 20224 min

Neurology on the Hill: Support the Neurology Workforce

Dr. Umer Najib discusses one of the 2022 Neurology on the Hill issues: Neurology Workforce. Follow the event on social media using #NOH22. Show references: https://www.aan.com/events/neurology-on-the-hill

May 23, 20224 min

The High Cost of Multiple Sclerosis

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Multiple Sclerosis Costs More Than $85 Billion Annually, New Study Finds the Policy Changes That Could Fix That". Show references: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/Fulltext/2022/05050/Multiple_Sclerosis_Costs_More_Than__85_Billion.4.aspx

May 20, 20223 min

Neurodegeneration in Pro Football Players

Dr. Ann McKee discusses her recent study, which found that NFL players are at a higher risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Show references: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2022/02030/professional_football_players_are_at_a_higher_risk.5.aspx...

May 19, 20222 min

Approach to the Medical Treatment of Epilepsy - Part 2

In part 2 of a 2 part series, Francesco Brigo, MD, discusses his article, "Approach to the Medical Treatment of Epilepsy" from the April Continuum Epilepsy issue. This article and the accompanying Continuum Audio interview are available to subscribers at continpub.com/MedTreatEpilepsy.

May 17, 20223 min

Approach to the Medical Treatment of Epilepsy - Part 1

In part 1 of a 2 part series, Francesco Brigo, MD, discusses his article, "Approach to the Medical Treatment of Epilepsy" from the April Continuum Epilepsy issue. This article and the accompanying Continuum Audio interview are available to subscribers at continpub.com/MedTreatEpilepsy.

May 16, 20223 min

Bilateral Gene Therapy for Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy

Dr. Nancy Newman discusses her abstract, "The Phase III REFLECT Trial: Efficacy and Safety of Bilateral Gene Therapy for Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy". Show references: https://index.mirasmart.com/aan2022/PDFfiles/AAN2022-000928.html

May 13, 20224 min

Neuromodulation Restores Function in Spinal Cord Injury

Dr. Andreas Rowald discusses the efficacy of activity-dependent spinal cord neuromodulation, which was shown to rapidly restore trunk and leg motor functions in patients with spinal cord injury after complete paralysis.

May 11, 20222 min

Cardiac Arrhythmia in Patients with Drug-Resistant Epilepsy

Dr. Shobi Sivathamboo discusses the incidence of serious cardiac arrhythmias detected by subcutaneous cardiac monitors in patients with chronic drug-resistant epilepsy. Show references: https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2022/04/06/WNL.0000000000200173"

May 11, 20223 min

PNES Semiology

Dr. Michael Kentris discusses psychogenic non-epileptic spells [PNES].

May 06, 20222 min

Prognosis and Treatment of Spinal Cord Sarcoidosis

Dr. Antoine Gavoille discusses the prognostic factors and efficacy of immunosuppressive treatments for spinal cord sarcoidosis. Show references: https://n.neurology.org/content/98/14/e1479

May 05, 20222 min
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