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Neurology® Podcast

American Academy of Neurologywww.neurology.org
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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Episodes

Distinguishing Prodromal Dementia with Lewy Bodies from Prodromal Alzheimer Disease

Dr. Vikram Karnik talks with Dr. Kate Wyman-Chick about distinguishing prodromal dementia with Lewy bodies from prodromal Alzheimer disease, the importance of early diagnosis, and the implications for clinical practice. Read the related article in Neurology: Clinical Practice . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Dec 05, 202420 min

Uncertainties Regarding Cerebral Palsy Diagnosis

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Bhooma Aravamuthan about the modern definition of cerebral palsy, the philosophical implications of diagnostic labels, and the need for clarity in clinical practice. Read the related article in Neurology: Clinical Practice . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Dec 02, 202413 min

December 2024 Recall: Topics in Autoimmune Neurology

The December 2024 replay wraps up the year with five previously posted episodes on autoimmune neurology. The episode begins with Drs. Michael R. Wilson and John Pluvinage discussing transcobalamin antibodies. The episode leads into an interview with Dr. Andrew McKeon, who talks about paraneoplastic CAMKV autoimmune encephalitis. In the third episode, Dr. Maarten Titulaer discusses long-term outcomes and rehab in NMDAR encephalitis. The episode continues with Prof. Zsolt Illes discussing the mort...

Dec 01, 20241 hr 29 min

Understanding Acute Symptomatic Seizures

Dr. Halley Alexander talks with Dr. Vineet Punia about factors influencing the decision to continue or discontinue anti-seizure medications at discharge for patients hospitalized with acute symptomatic seizures. Read the related article in JAMA . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Nov 28, 202422 min

Features of Educational Social Media Posts

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Catherine Albin about the key features of educational social media posts, strategies for creating impactful content, the importance of visual appeal, and the role of community engagement in neurology education. Read the related article in Neurology: Education . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Nov 25, 202423 min

Long-Term Outcomes and Rehabilitation in Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Maarten Titulaer about long-term cognitive and functional outcomes in patients with anti-NMDAR encephalitis and their implications for rehabilitation. Read the related article in Neurology . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Nov 21, 202421 min

Myelitis Associated With Rheumatologic Disease

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Elias Sotirchos about the underlying etiologies of myelitis in patients with rheumatologic disease. Read the related article in Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Nov 18, 202417 min

The Placebo Effect

Dr. Gregg Day talks with Dr. Kathryn T. Hall about the complexities of the placebo effect, its variability among patients, and the genetic factors that influence responses to placebo treatments. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Nov 14, 202421 min

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

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Ahmad Nehme about the complexities of diagnosing and differentiating between cerebral amyloid angiopathy-related inflammation and biopsy-positive primary angiitis of the central nervous system. Read the related article in Neurology . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Nov 11, 202416 min

Genetic Leukodystrophies Mimicking CNS Inflammation - Part 2

In the concluding segment of this two-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Jennifer L. Orthmann-Murphy about genetic leukodystrophies and the increasing recognition of these disorders in adult neurology, the importance of genetic testing, and the evolving treatment landscape. Read the related articles in Neurology and CHS Perspectives . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org....

Nov 07, 202413 min

Genetic Leukodystrophies Mimicking CNS Inflammation - Part 1

In the first part of this two-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Jennifer L. Orthmann-Murphy about a practical approach to genetic leukodystrophies, focusing on the importance of genetic testing, identifying red flags in patients, and navigating the complexities of hereditary spastic paraplegia. Read the related articles in Neurology and CHS Perspectives . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org ....

Nov 04, 202426 min

November 2024 Recall: Topics of Brain Health

The November 2024 replay features four episodes dedicated to brain health. It kicks off with an interview with Dr. Nicoline Schiess, who discusses the World Health Organization (WHO) Brain Health Unit. Next, Dr. Katrin Seeher delves into the global burden of neurological conditions and the WHO's strategies to enhance care and awareness. The third segment features Dr. Natalia Rost who introduces and highlights the American Academy of Neurology's (AAN) groundbreaking brain health initiative. The e...

Nov 01, 20241 hr 11 min

Eculizumab Use in Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Drs. Marius Ringelstein and Ilya Ayzenberg about the effectiveness and safety of Eculizumab in routine clinical care. Read the related article in Neurology . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Oct 31, 202416 min

Interventions for the Acute Management of Migraine Episodes in Adults

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Drs. Messoud Ashina and Andrea Cipriani about all licensed drug interventions as oral monotherapy for the acute treatment of migraine episodes in adults. Read the related article in the BMJ . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Oct 28, 202430 min

Revised Criteria for Diagnosis and Staging of Alzheimer Disease

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Clifford R. Jack Jr about objective criteria for diagnosis and staging Alzheimer disease, highlighting recent advancements in biomarkers to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice. Read the related article in Alzheimer's Association . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Oct 24, 202418 min

End-of-Life Health Care Service Use and Cost

Dr. Gordon Smith talks with Dr. Whitley Aamodt about end-of-life care for patients with neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on healthcare utilization, hospice enrollment, and the importance of early conversations about care preferences. Read the related article in Neurology . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Oct 21, 202415 min

Epilepsy in Patients With Primary CNS Lymphoma

Dr. Kait Nevel talks with Dr. Oumaima Aboubakr about the prevalence of epilepsy in primary CNS lymphoma, to identify factors associated with epilepsy, and to investigate the prognostic significance of seizures in PCNSL. Read the related article in Neurology® . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Oct 17, 202412 min

The Rise of the Science Sleuths - Part 3

In the final part of this three-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Drs. Elisabeth Bik and Matthew Schrag about the challenges posed by AI in generating fraudulent research, the importance of cultural solutions to uphold scientific integrity, and the need for modernized data management practices in research. Read the related article in Undark . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org ....

Oct 14, 202421 min

The Rise of the Science Sleuths - Part 2

In part two of this special three-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Drs. Elisabeth Bik and Matthew Schrag about the processes involved in addressing concerns about research integrity, covering the role of public platforms, using social media for awareness, identifying potential research fraud, and the need for cultural change within the scientific community to prioritize ethical practices. Read the related article in Undark . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org ....

Oct 10, 202422 min

The Rise of the Science Sleuths - Part 1

In the first part of this special three-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Drs. Elisabeth Bik and Matthew Schrag about critical issues surrounding research integrity and misconduct. Read the related article in Undark . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Oct 07, 202426 min

Global Burden of Neurologic Conditions

Dr. Farrah Mateen talks with Dr. Katrin Seeher about the significant global burden of neurologic conditions, which affects over 3.4 billion people worldwide, and the strategies the WHO is implementing to improve care and awareness. Read the related article in The Lancet Neurology . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org ....

Oct 03, 202418 min

October 2024 Recall: Approaches To Clinical Diagnosis of Parkinsonism

In the October 2024 replay features four episodes on approaches to clinical diagnosis of parkinsonism. The episode starts off with Dr. Colin Hoy discuss the concept of prodromal Parkinson disease and the ethical considerations surrounding its diagnosis. The episode leads into a conversation with Dr. Chris Gibbons discussing skin biopsies to detect phosphorylated α-synuclein. In the third episode Drs. Michiko K. Bruno and Lawrence Golbe about a practical diagnostic algorithm for atypical parkinso...

Oct 02, 20241 hr 17 min

Deep Brain Stimulation of Symptom-Specific Networks in Parkinson Disease

Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Drs. Nanditha Rajamani and Andy Horn about the challenges faced in current deep brain stimulation practices and the potential for data-driven approaches to enhance treatment outcomes. Read the related article in Nature Communication . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Sep 30, 202427 min

Relapsing-Remitting Immunotherapy Responsive SFN

Dr. Shuvro Roy talks with Dr. Anne Louise Oaklander about the big-picture takeaways for clinicians in the context of managing small-fiber neuropathy. Read the related article in Neurology® Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Sep 26, 202430 min

CMAP and Myosin-Loss Pathology in Patients With Critical Illness Myopathy

Dr. Gordon Smith talks with Drs. Shahar Shelly and Teerin Liewluck about the correlation between CMAP duration and myosin loss and their effect on mortality by comparing between patients with CIM with and without myosin loss. Read the related article in Neurology . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Sep 16, 202417 min

Monoclonal Antibody to PACAP for Migraine Prevention

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Messoud Ashina about the biology of PACAP, its significance in relation to migraines, and its potential as a novel therapeutic approach. Read the related article in The New England Journal of Medicine . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Sep 12, 202425 min

Specialist Physiotherapy for Functional Motor Disorder

Dr. David Perez talks with Dr. Glenn Nielsen about the effectiveness of physiotherapy in treating functional motor disorder and to determine the best approach for physiotherapy treatment. Read the related article in The Lancet . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Sep 05, 202420 min
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