Neurology Minute
1,495 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 123 ratingsThe 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
Physicians as Patients Series - Arteriovenous Malformation Part 2
April 19, 2024 08:30 - 2 minutes - 3.29 MBAs part of our "Physician as Patient" series, Dr. Andy Southerland and Dr. Amy Hessler discuss her experience with a ruptured arteriovenous malformation as a 2nd-year neurology resident.
Idiopathic Generalized Epilepsy - Part 2
April 18, 2024 08:30 - 2 minutes - 3.6 MBIn the second episode of this five-part series, Dr. Irfan Sheikh talks about idiopathic generalized epilepsy. In this episode, he discusses childhood absence epilepsy.
Robert Frost’s Inaugural Woes: A Differential Diagnosis for his Acute Vision Loss
April 17, 2024 08:30 - 3 minutes - 4.57 MBDr. Rae Bacharach talks with Dr. Erin Finn to discuss her paper "Robert Frost’s Inaugural Woes: A Differential Diagnosis for his Acute Vision Loss." Show reference: https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2024/PDFfiles/AAN2024-002333.html
Physicians as Patients Series - Arteriovenous Malformation Part 1
April 16, 2024 08:30 - 2 minutes - 3.93 MBAs part of our "Physician as Patient" series, Drs. Andy Southerland and Joe Sirven discuss his experience with a ruptured arteriovenous malformation. If you're attending the AAN Annual Meeting in Denver, you can catch this conversation and more in a live Q&A session on April 16th at 2:30 pm MT at the publication stage.
Evaluation of the Diagnostic Utility of Caveolae-associated Protein 4 (cavin-4) Epitope-based ELISA in Identification of Immune Mediated Rippling Muscle Disease
April 15, 2024 08:30 - 3 minutes - 4.67 MBDr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Reghann LaFrance-Corey to discuss her paper "Evaluation of the diagnostic utility of caveolae-associated protein 4 (cavin-4) epitope-based ELISA in identification of immune mediated rippling muscle disease." Show reference: https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2024/PDFfiles/AAN2024-003093.html
Educating Child Neurology Residents About PNES
April 12, 2024 08:30 - 2 minutes - 3.21 MBDrs. Jeff Ratliff, Dara V. F. Albert, and Afsaneh Talai discuss understanding the gaps in resident education on psychogenic nonepileptic seizures. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NE9.0000000000200111 This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.
Intraventricular CARv3-TEAM-E T Cells in Recurrent Glioblastoma
April 11, 2024 08:30 - 2 minutes - 2.86 MBDr. Kait Nevel and Dr. Elizabeth Gerstner discuss the use of CAR-T cells in the treatment of glioblastoma. Show reference: https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2314390 This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.
Defining the CSF Cytokine and Chemokine Signature of Neurosarcoidosis
April 10, 2024 08:30 - 3 minutes - 5.36 MBDr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Georgios Mangioris to discuss his paper "Defining the CSF Cytokine and Chemokine Signature of Neurosarcoidosis." Show reference: https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2024/PDFfiles/AAN2024-005404.html This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.
A Discussion with Dr. Avindra Nath: Ted Burns Humanism Award Winner - Part 2
April 09, 2024 08:30 - 3 minutes - 2.77 MBIn part two of this series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. Avindra Nathin, the 2024 Ted Burns Humanism in Neurology Award winner about what he strives to do in every patient visit. Show Reference: https://www.aan.com/research/ted-burns-humanism-neurology-award This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.
Randomized Controlled Trial of iSTAND
April 08, 2024 08:30 - 4 minutes - 4.26 MBDr. Halley Alexander talks with Dr. Steven Vernino to discuss his paper "Randomized Controlled Trial of Intravenous Immunoblobulin for Autoimmune Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (iSTAND)." Show reference: https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2024/PDFfiles/AAN2024-002916.html This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.
Impact of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
April 05, 2024 08:30 - 2 minutes - 2.91 MBDrs. Justin Abbatemarco and Géraldine Androdias discuss the impact of immune checkpoint inhibitors on the course of multiple sclerosis. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NXI.0000000000200202 This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.
Space Headaches Experienced by Astronauts
April 04, 2024 08:30 - 3 minutes - 4.41 MBDrs. Jessica Ailani and Willebrordus Petrus Johannes Van Oosterhout discuss the occurrence, characteristics, and evolution of space headaches during long-duration flights. Show Reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209224 This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.
IGE Introduction - Part 1
April 03, 2024 08:30 - 2 minutes - 3.6 MBIn the first episode of this five-part series, Dr. Irfan Sheikh talks about Idiopathic generalized epilepsy. In this episode, he gives a brief overview of Idiopathic generalized epilepsy. This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.
Disability in NMOSD vs MOGAD
April 02, 2024 08:30 - 2 minutes - 3.53 MBDr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "How Long-Term Disability Progression Is Different in Neuromyelitis Optica and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein-antibody Associated Disease" by Susan Kreimer, available in the March 7th issue of Neurology Today or at neurologytoday.com. Show References: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/03070/how_long_term_disability_progression_is_different.3.aspx?WT.mc_id=HPxADx20100319xMP https://onlinelibrary.wile...
Updates on the NAEC Guidelines
April 01, 2024 08:30 - 3 minutes - 4.55 MBDr. Halley Alexander goes more in-depth on the new NAEC Guidelines. Show References: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/03070/new_evidence_based_guidelines_for_in__and.6.aspx https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000208087 This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.
Multiple Sclerosis, Rituximab, Hypogammaglobulinemia and Risk of Infections
March 29, 2024 08:30 - 4 minutes - 5.58 MBDr. Shuvro Roy and Dr. Annette Langer-Gould discuss the effective dose of rituximab and other B-cell depleting therapies in patients with multiple sclerosis, as well as important comorbidities to prevent infection risks. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NXI.0000000000200211
A Discussion with Dr. Avindra Nath: Ted Burns Humanism Award Winner - Part 1
March 28, 2024 08:30 - 1 minute - 2.11 MBDr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. Avindra Nath, the 2024 Ted Burns Humanism in Neurology Award winner. Show Reference: https://www.aan.com/research/ted-burns-humanism-neurology-award
The Role EEG Plays in the Clinical Practice
March 27, 2024 08:30 - 2 minutes - 3.07 MBNaomi Kass discusses the impact EEG plays in clinical practice for neurologists. Show references: https://www.neurology.org/practice-current https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7579192/how-does-eeg-impact-how-you-care-for-patients-with-a-possible-first-seizure
Early Identification of Candidates for Epilepsy Surgery
March 26, 2024 08:30 - 3 minutes - 4.36 MBDr. Halley Alexander talks about the use of machine learning models to identify candidates for resective epilepsy surgery earlier in the disease course. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000208048
Brain Iron Accumulation in Participants with Acute Post-traumatic Headache
March 25, 2024 08:30 - 4 minutes - 5.49 MBDr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Simona Nikolova to discuss her paper "Brain Iron Accumulation in Participants with Acute Post-traumatic Headache." Show reference: https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2024/SearchResults.php?clear=&pg=1&Author=Nikolova%2C+Simona
Effectiveness of Seizure Dogs
March 22, 2024 08:30 - 2 minutes - 3 MBDr. Halley Alexander and Dr. Valérie van Hezik-Wester discuss whether people living with severe medically refractory epilepsy (PSRE) benefit from a seizure dog. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209178
Neurodevelopmental and Functional Outcomes Following In Utero Exposure to Anti-Seizure Medication
March 21, 2024 08:30 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MBDr. Halley Alexander, Dr. Genevieve Rayner, and Eliza Honybun discuss the relationship between prenatal antiseizure medication exposure and adverse postnatal neurodevelopmental outcomes. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209175
Disclosing the Risk Associated with Isolated REM Behavior Disorder
March 20, 2024 08:30 - 2 minutes - 2.3 MBDr. Jeff Ratliff delves into a conversation around REM sleep behavior disorder and the risks of developing Parkinson disease or parkinsonism disorders. Show reference: https://movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mdc3.13998?af=R
Cutaneous Phosphorylated Alpha-Synuclein Deposition in Dementia
March 19, 2024 08:30 - 4 minutes - 6.6 MBDr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Christopher Gibbons to discuss his paper "Cutaneous Phosphorylated Alpha-Synuclein Deposition in Dementia with Lewy Bodies and Mild Cognitive Impairment." Show reference: https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2024/SearchResults.php?Program_Number=PL4.004
Lecanemab in Alzheimer Disease
March 18, 2024 08:30 - 4 minutes - 5.49 MBDr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Anelyssa D’ Abreu about her recently posted NeuroByte on key features in Lecanemab. Watch the NeuroByte now!
Clinical Assessment of Anti-IgLON5 Disease
March 15, 2024 08:30 - 2 minutes - 3.03 MBDrs. Jason Crowell and Carles Gaig discuss developing a composite score to assess the severity of the multiple symptoms present in anti-IgLON5 disease. Show Reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000208101
Disparities in Genetic Testing for Neurologic Disorders
March 14, 2024 08:30 - 2 minutes - 4.03 MBDr. Stacey Clardy and Aaron Baldwin discuss how access to genetic testing may vary based on various factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, socioeconomic status, and insurance status. Reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209161
Seizure Dogs Reduce Frequency of Seizures, but Discontinuations are Common
March 13, 2024 08:30 - 2 minutes - 3.89 MBDr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Seizure Dogs Reduce Frequency of Seizures, but Discontinuations Are Common," by Thomas R. Collins, available in the February 28th issue of Neurology or at neurologytoday.com. Show reference: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/03070/seizure_dogs_reduce_frequency_of_seizures,_but.4.aspx
Distinguish Parkinson Disease from Functional Parkinsonism
March 12, 2024 08:30 - 2 minutes - 3.5 MBDr. Jeff Ratliff discusses how arm swings can help distinguish Parkinson disease from functional Parkinsonism. Show Reference: https://movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mdc3.13952
Support Medical Research and Funding
March 11, 2024 08:30 - 4 minutes - 6.32 MBIn the concluding segment of this four-part series, Dr. Shuvro Roy and Max Goldman recap this year's Neurology on the Hill event. In this last installment, they discuss funding for neurologic research and how the US government is supporting research along with areas of opportunity to expand funding. Read more about the Neurology on the Hill: Issues and Resources.
The Perils and Pitfalls of Global Engagement
March 08, 2024 09:30 - 3 minutes - 4.51 MBDrs. Deanna Saylor, Gretchen Birbeck, and Melody Asukile discuss ways to improve global collaboration among neurologists. Reference: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/article-abstract/2813062
National Association of Epilepsy Centers Updated Guidelines
March 07, 2024 09:30 - 2 minutes - 2.79 MBDr. Howard Goodkin and Dr. Fred Lado discuss the recently published guidelines by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) for specialized epilepsy centers. In this interview, they explain why these guidelines are relevant to everyone, not just epileptologists. Read the related guideline piece in Neurology.
Medicare Physician Reimbursement
March 06, 2024 09:30 - 4 minutes - 6.72 MBIn the third part of this four-part series, Dr. Shuvro Roy and Max Goldman recap this year's Neurology on the Hill event. In this segment, they discuss Medicare physician reimbursement and the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act. Read more about the Neurology on the Hill: Issues and Resources.
Step Therapy Reform and the Safe Step Act
March 05, 2024 09:30 - 3 minutes - 5.35 MBIn the second part of this four-part series, Dr. Shuvro Roy and Max Goldman recap this year's Neurology on the Hill event. In this segment, they highlight one of the important issues discussed at this year's NOH, which is the Safe Step Act. Read more about the Neurology on the Hill: Issues and Resources.
What is Neurology on the Hill?
March 04, 2024 09:30 - 4 minutes - 6.14 MBIn the first part of this four-part series, Dr. Shuvro Roy and Max Goldman provide a brief overview of Neurology on the Hill (NOH) for those who may not be familiar with it. Read more about the 2024 Neurology on the Hill event.
Migraine-Related Stigma - Part 2
March 01, 2024 09:30 - 4 minutes - 5.65 MBDrs. Tesha Monteith and Robert Shapiro discuss how neurologist can reduce or mitigate stigma in clinic. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000208074
Migraine-Related Stigma - Part 1
February 29, 2024 09:30 - 3 minutes - 4.27 MBDrs. Tesha Monteith and Robert Shapiro discuss the different types of stigma and how they relate to his paper. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000208074
Multiple Sclerosis and Family Planning
February 28, 2024 09:30 - 3 minutes - 4.17 MBDrs. Shuvro Roy and Riley Bove talk about managing patients with multiple sclerosis as they navigate family planning and pregnancy. Show Reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200222
Multiple Sclerosis and Family Planning
February 28, 2024 09:30 - 3 minutes - 4.17 MBDrs. Shuvro Roy and Riley Bove talk about managing patients with multiple sclerosis as they navigate family planning and pregnancy. Show Reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200222
Women History Minute - Mary Broadfoot Walker
February 27, 2024 09:30 - 4 minutes - 6.3 MBDr. Alison Christy delves into another women's history minute to discuss Mary Broadfoot Walker.
5-Year Neurology Minute Anniversary
February 26, 2024 09:30 - 2 minutes - 3.03 MBDr. Stacey Clardy recaps the Neurology Minute over the past five years in this special episode. Our top 5 most listened to episodes: Seizures and Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) Approach to Adult-Onset Cerebellar Ataxia - Part 1 Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Stroke Recovery Small Fiber Neuropathy
Serine-129 Phosphorylation of α-Synuclein
February 23, 2024 09:30 - 2 minutes - 3.42 MBDrs. Jason Crowell and Subhojit Roy discuss evidence that suggests phosphorylated α-synuclein might actually have a role in normal brain cell function. Show Reference: https://www.cell.com/neuron/fulltext/S0896-6273(23)00894-2?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS0896627323008942%3Fshowall%3Dtrue
Neuropathologic Burden and Dementia in Nonagenarians and Centenarians
February 22, 2024 09:30 - 1 minute - 2.1 MBDrs. Gregg Day, Thomas Montine, and Brenna Cholerton discuss whether the association between neuropathologic burden and dementia in these older groups differs substantially from those seen in younger-old adults. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000208060
American Brain Foundation - Robert C. Griggs, MD, FAAN Fund
February 21, 2024 09:30 - 2 minutes - 3.11 MBDr. Gordon Smith discusses the remarkable contributions made by Dr. Griggs to the field of neurology. He emphasizes the significance of the Robert C. Griggs, MD, FAAN Endowment Fund in promoting research and innovation in the area of brain disease. Click the link to learn more about the Robert C. Griggs, MD, FAAN Fund.
Women History Minute - Kinuko Suzuki
February 20, 2024 09:30 - 4 minutes - 5.65 MBDr. Alison Christy delves into another women's history minute to discuss Kinuko Suzuki.
Women History Minute - Florence Rena Sabin
February 19, 2024 09:30 - 4 minutes - 6.31 MBDr. Alison Christy delves into another women's history minute to discuss Florence Rena Sabin.
Idiopathic Hypersomnia in the Wisconsin Sleep Cohort Study
February 16, 2024 09:30 - 2 minutes - 3.91 MBDrs. Derek Stitt and David T. Plante discuss the Wisconsin Sleep Cohort study to estimate the prevalence of idiopathic hypersomnia. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/abs/10.1212/WNL.0000000000207994
Neurologic Clinical Features of Patients With CTLA4 Deficiency
February 15, 2024 09:30 - 2 minutes - 3.08 MBDr. Justin Abbatemarco and Prof. Xavier Ayrignac discuss the importance of considering alternative diagnoses for CTLA4 deficiencies. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/wnl.0000000000207609
Lab Minute - CMP
February 14, 2024 09:30 - 3 minutes - 5.19 MBIn part 3 of a 3-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy continues her series on neurology lab tests. Today's Minute focuses on the CMP (comprehensive metabolic panel) test.
Lab Minute - ANCA
February 13, 2024 09:30 - 4 minutes - 6.81 MBIn part 2 of a 3-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy continues her series on neurology lab tests. Today's Minute focuses on the ANCA (antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies) test.