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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

Migraine Clinical Trials from 2025

Dr. Jessica Ailani talks with Dr. Richard Lipton about future advancements in headache medicine. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Mar 16, 202628 min

Overview from the 2026 International Stroke Conference

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi about the latest findings from the 2026 International Stroke Conference. Read more about the CHOICE-2 trial . Read more about the OCEANIC-STROKE trial . Read more about the FASTEST trial . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org ....

Mar 02, 202622 min

March 2026 Recall: Topics in Hospital Neurology

The March 2026 recall showcases four previously posted episodes focused on clinical issues relevant to hospital-based neurologists. The episode opens with Dr. Jennifer E. Fugate discussing PRES, focusing on clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, neuroimaging findings, and management strategies. The episode continues with Dr. Ava Easton discussing the World Health Organization's technical brief on encephalitis. In the third episode, Dr. Matthew Ryan Woodward discusses the complexities of sta...

Mar 01, 20261 hr 11 min

2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Shyam Prabhakaran about the 2026 AHA/ASA guidelines for the early management of acute ischemic stroke, highlighting key recommendations, the role of advanced imaging, and the importance of thrombolysis and thrombectomy. Read the related article in the journal Stroke. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Feb 26, 202628 min

Consensus Recommendations for Diagnosis and Management of Vanishing White Matter

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Marjo S. van der Knaap and Romy J. van Voorst about expert consensus recommendations for the diagnosis and management of vanishing white matter and the importance of standardizing care worldwide. Read the related article in Neurology ® . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Feb 23, 202619 min

Physician as Patient Series - Stroke and Cancer Survivor

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Dipika Aggarwal as she shares her profound journey as both a physician and a patient. After battling stage four colon cancer, she faced a stroke that changed her life. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Feb 02, 202622 min

February 2026 Recall: Topics on Multiple Sclerosis

The February 2026 recall features four previously posted episodes on multiple sclerosis. The episode begins with a conversation with Dr. Wallace J. Brownle discussing whether dissemination in time is essential to diagnois relapsing MS. The discussion continues with Dr. Daniel Ontaneda regarding the 2024 revisions of the McDonald criteria for diagnosing multiple sclerosis. The episode then transitions into a conversation with Dr. Jiwon Oh about BTK inhibitors and recent data on tolebrutinib in mu...

Feb 01, 20261 hr 19 min

US Burden of Disorders Affecting the Nervous System

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. John Ney about the prevalence, disability burden, and societal impact of neurologic disorders in the U.S. Read the related article in JAMA . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Jan 26, 202619 min

Updates in Non-Arteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy - Part 2

In the second episode of this two-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Drs. Valérie Biousse and Nancy J. Newman about the management of non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy and its emerging relationship with GLP‑1 medications. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Jan 22, 202621 min

Updates in Non-Arteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy - Part 1

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Drs. Valérie Biousse and Nancy J. Newman about the clinical features and diagnostic tools utilized for non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Jan 19, 202624 min

Neural Synaptic Vesicle Autoimmunity Following Aerosolized Porcine Neural Tissue Exposure

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Divyanshu Dubey about how antibodies to synaptophysin and GAP43 help explain an autoimmune neuropathy seen in swine abattoir workers and offer new clues for diagnosing and treating related inflammatory neuropathies. Read the related article in ScienceDirect . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Jan 15, 202623 min

Monogenic Mimics of Neuroinflammatory Phenotypes in Children and Young Adults - Part 2

In the second installment of this two-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Drs. Ayush Gupta and Kuntal Sen about the spinal cord and optic neuritis, while outlining practical approaches to genetic testing and emphasizing the importance of collaboration with genetic counselors and neurogeneticists. Read the related article in Neurology ® Genetics. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org ....

Jan 12, 202632 min

Monogenic Mimics of Neuroinflammatory Phenotypes in Children and Young Adults - Part 1

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Drs. Ayush Gupta and Kuntal Sen about the phenotypes commonly seen in CNS inflammatory and demyelinating diseases, and discuss genetic conditions in patients who do not precisely meet classic diagnostic criteria. Read the related article in Neurology ® Genetics. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org ....

Jan 08, 202621 min

Multiple System Atrophy Without Dysautonomia

Dr. Elizabeth Coon talks with Prof. Franziska Hopfner about the frequency and disease trajectory of MSA patients who do not experience dysautonomia, in comparison to those with autonomic involvement. Read the related article in Neurology ® . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Jan 05, 202610 min

January 2026 Recall: Topics on Artificial Intelligence in Neurology

Start the new year with the January 2026 Recall, featuring five episodes focused on the topic of AI in neurology. The episode begins with Dr. Stacey Clardy talking with Stephen Marche about the evolving topic of natural language processing and its impact on neurology and everyday life. The episode leads into a conversation with Drs. Halley Alexander and Sándor Beniczky discussing the use of AI to accurately interpret routine clinical EEG. The conversation continues with Drs. Trey Bateman and Dav...

Jan 02, 20261 hr 21 min

The Core Identity of the Neurologist

Dr. Derek Stitt talks with Drs. Joseph Safdieh and Matthew S. Robbins about subspecialization's impact on patient care, why preserving a core neurologist identity matters, and how training can reinforce it. Read the related Resident & Fellow Section article in Neurology ® . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Jan 01, 202621 min

Deep Learning Modeling to Differentiate MS From MOGAD

Dr. Shuvro Roy talks with Dr. Rosa Cortese about new ways to improve multiple sclerosis and MOGAD diagnosis, including how AI and imaging could enhance accuracy and influence future care. Read the related article in Neurology ® . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Dec 29, 202515 min

Management of Functional Seizures Practice Guideline Executive Summary

Dr. Mahinda Yogarajah talks with Drs. Benjamin Tolchin and Jon Stone about recommendations for clinicians, patients, and other stakeholders on the management of functional seizures. Read the related article in Neurology ® . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .

Dec 25, 202524 min

The Growing Need for Preventive Neurologists

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Drs. Natalia Rost and Behnam Sabayan about the emerging field of preventive neurology, emphasizing the need for neurologists to shift from traditional diagnostic and treatment roles to a more proactive approach that includes prevention and brain health optimization. Read the related article in Neurology ® . Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org ....

Dec 22, 202527 min
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