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Neurology Minute

American Academy of Neurologywww.aan.com
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

Understanding Acute Symptomatic Seizures

Dr. Halley Alexander and Dr. Vineet Punia discuss factors influencing the decision to continue or discontinue anti-seizure medications at discharge for patients hospitalized with acute symptomatic seizures. Show reference: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/article-abstract/2824063

Nov 29, 20243 min

Features of Educational Social Media Posts - Part 2

In the second episode of this two-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy and Dr. Catherine Albin discuss the differences between traditional educational methods and the innovative use of social media for teaching. Show references: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NE9.0000000000200160

Nov 28, 20243 min

Features of Educational Social Media Posts - Part 1

In the first episode of this two-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy and Dr, Catherine Albin discuss the key features of educational social media posts that drive high sharing and engagement. Show references: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NE9.0000000000200160

Nov 27, 20242 min

Hereditary Ataxia SCA27B

Dr. Vikram Karnak discusses the novel hereditary ataxia SCA27b, its genetic basis, symptoms, and potential treatments, emphasizing the need for testing in unexplained adult-onset ataxia.

Nov 26, 20243 min

Long-Term Outcomes and Rehabilitation in Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis - Part 1

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Maarten Titulaer discuss long-term cognitive and functional outcomes in patients with anti-NMDAR encephalitis and their implications for rehabilitation. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/pdf/10.1212/WNL.0000000000210109

Nov 22, 20242 min

Myelitis Associated With Rheumatologic Disease - Part 2

In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy and Dr. Elias Sotirchos discuss abandoning the term lupus myelitis and emphasize the importance of accurately naming and identifying each autoimmune condition. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NXI.0000000000200329

Nov 21, 20243 min

Myelitis Associated With Rheumatologic Disease - Part 1

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy and Dr. Elias Sotirchos discuss key features of inflammatory myelopathy in rheumatologic disease, helping to better characterize the underlying causes of lupus myelitis. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NXI.0000000000200329

Nov 20, 20245 min

Could GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Reduce the Risk of Neurologic Disorders?

Dr. Tesha Monteith discusses the Brain & Life article, “Could GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Reduce the Risk of Neurologic Disorders?” by Hallie Levine, available in the latest issue of Brain & Life or at brainandlife.org. Show reference: https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/new-weight-loss-drugs-may-help-neurologic-disorders

Nov 19, 20242 min

The Placebo Effect

Dr. Gregg Day and Dr. Kathryn T. Hall discuss the complexities of the placebo effect, its variability among patients, and the genetic factors that influence responses to placebo treatments.

Nov 15, 20241 min

CAA-RI and Biopsy-Positive Primary Angiitis of the CNS - Part 2

In part two of this three-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Ahmad Nehme discuss the underlying pathophysiology and how to diagnose primary angiitis of the CNS in clinical practice. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/abs/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209548

Nov 14, 20242 min

CAA-RI and Biopsy-Positive Primary Angiitis of the CNS - Part 1

In part one of this three-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Ahmad Nehme discuss how cerebral amyloid angiopathy and CAA-RI present in clinical practice and how to make a diagnosis. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/abs/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209548

Nov 13, 20242 min

Could Reducing Environmental Toxins Help Mitigate the Risk for Parkinson’s Disease? Where the Evidence Is Leading

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, "Could Reducing Environmental Toxins Help Mitigate the Risk for Parkinson’s Disease? Where the Evidence Is Leading" by Gina Shaw, available in the November 7th issue of Neurology Today or at neurologytoday.com . Show reference: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/pages/articleviewer.aspx?year=2024&issue=11070&article=00001&type=Fulltext...

Nov 11, 20244 min

Genetic Leukodystrophies Mimicking CNS Inflammation - Part 3

In the final part of this three-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Jennifer L. Orthmann Murphy highlight important indicators for when to suspect hereditary spastic paraplegia, as well as guidelines for testing and interpreting results. Show references: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NXG.0000000000200192 https://cshperspectives.cshlp.org/content/early/2024/08/10/cshperspect.a041457...

Nov 08, 20242 min

Genetic Leukodystrophies Mimicking CNS Inflammation - Part 2

In part two of this three-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Jennifer L. Orthmann Murphy discuss practical approaches to genetic adrenoleukodystrophy. Show references: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NXG.0000000000200192

Nov 07, 20242 min

Genetic Leukodystrophies Mimicking CNS Inflammation - Part 1

In the first part of this three-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Jennifer L. Orthmann Murphy discuss red flag symptoms that suggest the need for genetic testing in patients with white matter disease. Show references: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NXG.0000000000200192 https://cshperspectives.cshlp.org/content/early/2024/08/10/cshperspect.a041457...

Nov 06, 20242 min

Early Treatment Cuts Relapse Risk in Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, “Early Treatment Cuts Relapse Risk in Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease,” by Gina Shaw, available in the latest issue of Neurology Today or at neurologytoday.com . Show reference: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/pages/default.aspx https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/article-abstract/2822964...

Nov 05, 20243 min

Eculizumab Use in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders

Drs. Justin Abbatemarco, Marius Ringelstein, and Ilya Ayzenberg discuss a new class of complement inhibitors that we're using in NMOSD. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/full/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209888

Nov 01, 20242 min

Timing of Anticoagulation Resumption and Risk of Ischemic and Hemorrhagic Complications in Patients With ICH and Mechanical Heart Valves

Dr. Jodie Roberts and Dr. Amra Sakusic discusses the relationship between reversal therapy and ischemic stroke, between duration off anticoagulation and risk of ischemic strokes or systemic embolism. Learn more about the Neurology Practice Current section and fill out the survey now . Show reference: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7969148/Practice-Current-When-do-you-start-anticoagulation-therapy-for-patients-with-both-ICH-and-AF https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209664...

Oct 29, 20242 min

Revised Criteria for Diagnosis and Staging of Alzheimer Disease

Dr. Greg Cooper and Dr. Clifford R. Jack Jr. discuss objective criteria for diagnosis and staging Alzheimer disease, highlighting recent advancements in biomarkers to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice. Show reference: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38934362/

Oct 25, 20242 min

End-of-Life Health Care Service Use and Cost

Dr. Gordon Smith and Dr. Whitley Aamodt discuss end-of-life care for patients with neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on healthcare utilization, hospice enrollment, and the importance of early conversations about care preferences. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209925

Oct 24, 20242 min

Neurology on the Hill

Dr. Jason Crowell talks about Neurology on the Hill and how you can get involved if you are interested. Show reference: https://www.aan.com/policy-and-guidelines/capitol-hill-report/

Oct 22, 20242 min

A Comparison of Side Effects for Four First-line Antiseizure Medications

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, "A Comparison of Side Effects for Four First-line Antiseizure Medications" by Stacey Burling, available in the September 19th issue of Neurology Today or at neurologytoday.com. Show reference: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/09190/a_comparison_of_side_effects_for_four_first_line.1.aspx...

Oct 21, 20243 min
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