The Neurology Podcast provides practical information for neurologists and clinicians to practice the best possible medicine for patients. Examining methods and findings in peer-reviewed journals, the show provides insights that impact clinical practice and patient care. From the journal Neurology and the American Academy of Neurology, providing education and expert analysis since 2007.
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Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi about recent research presented at the 2026 European Stroke Organization Conference. Read more about TAPIS trial . Read more about the ODEA-TIA trial . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org ....
Dr. Shuvro Roy talks with Dr. Michael Levy about satralizumab for treating relapsing MOGAD, current management challenges, and the encouraging results of this new therapy. Read more about this abstract . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .
Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. Gabriela Figueiredo Pucci about how participation in a social media community influenced PIF and career development among neurology trainees. Read the related article in Neurology ® Education . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .
Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. John Ney about wait times for new neurology office visits among commercially insured persons in the United States. Read the related article in Neurology ® . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .
Dr. Dan Ackerman talks with Dr. Reza Bavarsad Shahripour about the diagnostic performance of 4 major modalities: TCD, TTE, TEE, and cardiac CT in patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source. Read the related article in Neurology ® Clinical Practice . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .
Dr. Shuvro Roy talks with Dr. Amanda L. Piquet about the efficacy and safety of miv-cel in patients with stiff person syndrome. Read more about this abstract on the AAN website . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .
In part two of this series, Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Dan Ackerman about a few rapid‑fire concepts from the 2026 guidelines, focusing on what is new and how emerging data may shape patient care. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .
In part one of this series, Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Dan Ackerman about the latest guidelines for managing acute ischemic stroke, emphasizing thrombolytic therapy, imaging techniques, and decision-making regarding treatment in extended time windows. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .
The June 2026 Recall highlights four previously posted episodes on parkinsonian disorders. The episode begins with Dr. Valtteri Kaasinen discussing the clinical challenges of diagnosing Parkinson disease and how that diagnosis can evolve over time. The discussion continues with Dr. YuHong Fu, who addresses the importance of differentiating between dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson disease dementia. The third episode features Dr. Daniel Weintraub discussing clinical considerations and strat...
Dr. Gregg Day talks with Drs. Sonia Vallabh and Eric Minikel about scientific insights and the future of prion disease treatment, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis, personalized medicine, and hope for affected families. Learn about the clinical trial . Learn more about the Prion Alliance . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org ....
In the second episode of this series, Dr. Tesha Monteith and Dr. Peter Goadsby continue their conversation on advances in headache medicine, including brain health, migraine as a risk factor for dementia, and future directions in neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .
In the first part of this series, Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Peter Goadsby about some major themes that emerged from the AAN Annual Meeting regarding headache medicine. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .
Dr. Alex Menze talks with Dr. Breton Asken about the long-term impacts of repetitive head impacts in football players, focusing on inflammation, brain microstructure, and cognitive decline. Read the related article in Neurology® . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .
Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Kait Nevel about radiation necrosis following radiation therapy, with a closer look at Boswellia serrata supplement findings. Please read the related article mentioned in this episode. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .
Dr. Alex Menze talks with Dr. Kathryn C. Fitzgerald about using accelerometry to detect subtle, longitudinal changes in disability in people with multiple sclerosis and how these changes relate to brain atrophy and disability progression. Read the related article in Neurology® . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .
Dr. Katie Krulisky talks with Dr. Cristina Domínguez-González about the complexities of mitochondrial disease, including diagnosis, biomarkers, and recent research on POLG-related disorders. Read the related article in Neurology ® Genetics . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .
Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Drs. Deborah Hall and Deborah Setter about the current situation for lactating individuals in neurology and the opportunities for improvement in the workplace. Read the related article in Neurology® Clinical Practice . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .
The May 2026 Recall delves into monocular vision loss, focusing on central and branch retinal artery occlusions. Experts discuss diagnostic challenges, the importance of modern imaging, and the controversial role of thrombolysis, highlighting recent trial outcomes and the 'time is retina' concept. The episode also updates on non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION), its unique pathophysiology, diagnostic nuances, and the emerging association with GLP-1 agonist medications, offering guidance for clinicians.
Dr. Zohaib Siddiqi talks with Dr. Laurence Poirier about a complex stroke case associated with systemic vasculitis, highlighting diagnostic challenges and management strategies, including the role of endovascular therapy. Read the related Resident & Fellow Section article in Neurology ® . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .
Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Paulus Rommer about the evolving understanding of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and its role in multiple sclerosis (MS), including recent research on EBV antibodies as diagnostic markers and potential therapeutic targets. Read the related article in JAMA Neurology . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org ....
Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Layne Dylla about the trends in head CT use in US emergency departments from 2007 to 2022, highlighting disparities, regional variations, and the potential role of AI in optimizing imaging decisions. Read the related article in Neurology ® . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .
Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Alison Christy, the recipient of the 2026 Ted Burns Humanism in Neurology Award, about her inspiring career, innovative approaches to neurology education, and how she fosters compassion and creativity in medicine. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .
Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Walter J. Koroshetz about his journey from a childhood fascination with the brain to leading the NINDS and his enduring commitment to advocacy, scientific rigor, and patient care. Read more about the 2026 AAN President's Award . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .
Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Eric Reiman about emerging antibody therapies for preclinical Alzheimer disease and the clinical, regulatory, and equity considerations shaping prevention trials and future care. Read the related article in The Lancet Neurology . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .
As we celebrate the 75th anniversary of Neurology ®, Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Drs. Steven Galetta and Robert Griggs about the history and evolution of the Letters to the Editor section. Join the conversation by visiting the Letters to the Editor section . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .
Dr. H.E. Hinson talks with Dr. Vijay Ramanan about the upcoming Clinical Trials Plenary Session at the AAN Annual Meeting and the landmark studies shaping neurologic care. For more information about this event, visit the AAN website . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .
Dr. Derek Stitt talks with Dr. Page B. Pennell about antiseizure medication management during pregnancy and postpartum, based on the MONEAD study. Read the related article in Neurology ® . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .
The April 2026 recall features four previously posted episodes on vascular neurology. The episode begins with Dr. Shyam Prabhakaran discussing the 2026 AHA/ASA guidelines for the early management of acute ischemic stroke. The episode continues with Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi discussing the latest findings from the 2026 International Stroke Conference. In the third episode, Dr. Amrou Sarraj discusses the importance of understanding anesthesia's impact on patient outcomes, the implications for clinica...
Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Lizzy Lawrence about the FDA's shift toward single-trial drug approvals and its implications for neurology, rare diseases, and broader effects on drug approval standards and healthcare access. Read the related article on STAT News . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org ....
Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Sara Hassani about periprocedural brain health and calls on neurologists to engage in multidisciplinary efforts to improve periprocedural outcomes. Read the related article in Neurology ® . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .