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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

Blepharoclonus in Parkinsonism - Part 2

In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. Jason Margolesky discuss what his team found when they looked for the presence or absence of blepharoclonus in patients with Parkinson disease or other Parkinsonian disorders. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/abs/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200240

Feb 08, 20242 min

Blepharoclonus in Parkinsonism - Part 1

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. Jason Margolesky describe the physical examination finding and description of blepharoclonus. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/abs/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200240

Feb 07, 20242 min

Transforming Neurology Care

Dr. Tesha Monteith discusses the importance of evaluating population health data strategies to adequately leverage the data-driven healthcare evolution. Show references: https://www.neurology.org/doi/abs/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200248

Jan 30, 20242 min

A Comprehensive, Updated Review for the Clinician on Zonisamide

Dr. Halley Alexander provides a comprehensive update on the efficacy of Zonisamide in treating patients with epilepsy and other CNS disorders, highlighting its unique mechanisms of action. Show references: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200210

Jan 29, 20244 min

Solutions to Reduce the Global Burden of Stroke

Dr. Deanna Saylor and Prof. Mayowa Owolabi discuss reducing the global burden of stroke. Show reference: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(23)00277-6/fulltext

Jan 26, 20243 min

Reviewing Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Events

Dr. Halley Alexander and Dr. Genna Waldman discuss her presentation at the AES (Annual Epilepsy Society) symposium session reviewing PNEE (psychogenic non-epileptic events) and indications of discontinuation of medications. Show references: https://doi.org/10.1111/epi.12356 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1059131119300342 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/brb3.2567 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1528-1167.2010.02696.x https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yebeh.2021.108004...

Jan 25, 20242 min

Guidelines for Acute Stroke

Dr. Katrina Hannah D. Ignacio walks through the top 5 questions to ask when evaluating a patient with a suspected acute stroke.

Jan 24, 20242 min

Advanced MRI Biomarkers Lead to More Accurate Diagnosis in Multiple Sclerosis

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Advanced MRI Biomarkers Lead to More Accurate Diagnosis in Multiple Sclerosis" by Jamie Talan, available in the January 18th issue or at neurologytoday.com . Show references: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/01180/advanced_mri_biomarkers_lead_to_more_accurate.6.aspx...

Jan 23, 20243 min

Treating Migraines Before They Start - PRODROME Trial

Dr. Halley Alexander delves into the exciting news around the field of headache medicine pertaining to the use of Ubrogepant. Show references: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(23)01683-5/fulltext https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/01180/a_migraine_therapy_reduces_symptoms_in_the.4.aspx...

Jan 22, 20243 min

A Secret War

Dr. Stacey Clardy and Dr. Geoff Ling discuss the details of blast injuries and how to treat these patients since we see them increasingly in our civilian clinics. Show references: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/05/us/us-army-marines-artillery-isis-pentagon.html

Jan 19, 20243 min

Performance of a [18F]Flortaucipir PET Visual Read Method

Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Elsmarieke van de Giessen and Emma Coomans discuss using visual read methods to support the diagnostic process in cognitively impaired patients assessed for Alzheimer disease. Show reference: https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2023/09/25/WNL.0000000000207794

Jan 18, 20242 min

Visual Disturbances in Optic Chiasm Lesions - Part 3

In the concluding segment of this three-part series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff delves into the topic of optic chiasm lesions. In the last installment, he discusses the subjective symptoms of diplopia in patients with chiasm lesions.

Jan 17, 20243 min

Visual Disturbances in Optic Chiasm Lesions - Part 2

In the second part of this three-part series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff delves into the topic of optic chiasm lesions. In today's installment, he discusses some possibly paradoxical problems with near fixation called post-fixation blindness.

Jan 16, 20243 min

Visual Disturbances in Optic Chiasm Lesions - Part 1

In the first segment of a three-part series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff delves into the topic of optic chiasm lesions. In today's installment, he discusses the visual syndromes associated with lesions to the optic chiasm including symptomatic complaints and examination findings.

Jan 15, 20243 min

COVID-19 Vaccination and Guillain-Barré Syndrome

Dr. Gordon Smith and Prof. Mike Lunn discuss the relationship between COVID-19 vaccinations and Guillain-Barré syndrome using the National Immunoglobulin Database. Read the related article in BRAIN .

Jan 12, 20242 min

Work, Parenting, and Well-being - Part 2

Drs. Divya Singhal and Myriam Abdennadher discuss their paper, "Work, Parenting, and Well-being. An International Survey of Neurologists During the COVID-19 Pandemic" Read the related article in Neurology: Clinical Practice . Part 1: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/29258023

Jan 10, 20242 min

Myoclonus-Dystonia

Dr. Alissa Higinbotham delves into the topic of Myoclonus-dystonia.

Jan 09, 20243 min

Headache Pearls

Dr. Jessica Ailani discusses her favorite clinical pearls in regards to headache medicine. Show references: Red and orange flags for secondary headaches in clinical practice SNNOOP10 list Green Flags and Headache: A Concept Study Using the Delphi Method

Jan 08, 20243 min

Anti-Seizure Medications: Part 3

In the concluding segment of this three-part series, Dr. Irfan Sheikh delves into the landscape of anti-seizure medications. In this last installment, his attention turns to Cannabidiol.

Jan 03, 20242 min

Anti-Seizure Medications: Part 2

In the second part of this three-part series, Dr. Irfan Sheikh explores the realm of anti-seizure medications. In this installment, he shifts his focus to Perampanel.

Jan 02, 20242 min

Anti-Seizure Medications: Part 1

In the first segment of a three-part series, Dr. Irfan Sheikh delves into the topic of anti-seizure medications. In today's installment, his focus will be on Cenobamate.

Jan 01, 20242 min

Work, Parenting, and Well-being - Part 1

Drs. Divya Singhal and Myriam Abdennadher discuss their paper, "Work, Parenting, and Well-being. An International Survey of Neurologists During the COVID-19 Pandemic" Show references: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/cpj.0000000000200176

Dec 29, 20232 min

Physician as Patient

Dr. Andrew Southerland talks with Dr. Franzi Herpich about her journey of experiencing a stroke in 2021.

Dec 28, 20233 min
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