Neurology Exam Prep Podcast

A review of commonly tested topics and other high yield areas in vascular neurology, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Adam Jasne.Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Exploring different types of myopathies and muscular dystrophies, inflammatory conditions affecting muscles, management strategies for myasthenia gravis and neuromuscular disorders, rare neuropathies and genetic mutations, peripheral nerve inflammatory conditions, motor neuron diseases, and the importance of neuroanatomy in neuromuscular medicine.

Explore the neurological aspects of systemic autoimmune diseases like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and sarcoidosis. Learn about the manifestations of these conditions, including myelitis, optic neuritis, and cognitive dysfunction. Dive into the dangers of TNF alpha inhibitors in patients with demyelinating disorders like MS.

Exploration of test question construction and epilepsy concepts testing. Correlation between anti-seizure meds and weight changes. Importance of recognizing EEG findings in epilepsy exams. Insights on NMDA receptor encephalitis and seizure types. Manifestation of figure of four sign and postictal nose wipe in seizure semiology. Significance of utilizing tests for practical clinical knowledge.

Explore monocular vision loss, optic neuropathies, relative afferent pupillary defect, optic nerve swelling causes, CSF abnormalities, papilledema assessment, and mitochondrial factors in optic neuropathies in an educational neurology podcast for residents.

Overview of an approach to dystonia with Drs. Aaron Bower and Sara Schaefer. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A discussion of the medications that are used for the treatment of motor manifestations of Parkinson disease, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Sara Schaefer.Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A discussion of cortical anatomy and selected clinical syndromes of cortical dysfunction, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Jeremy Moeller.Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A simple overview of the anatomy of the thalamus for clinicians, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Dr. Jeremy Moeller.Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Exploring challenging cases of Parkinson-Plus syndromes like Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal Syndrome, with emphasis on accurate diagnosis and management strategies. Discussing dysautonomia, multiple system atrophy, and differentiating MSA Parkinsonism from MSA Cerebellar types. Highlighting patient management for dysautonomia, orthostatic hypotension, and dementia with Lewy bodies in a comprehensive approach to neurology care.