Neurology Exam Prep Podcast

Darren Volpe, a leading clinician educator at Yale, breaks down the complexities of primary dementia syndromes. He delves into the clinical features, diagnostic tests, and treatment approaches for Alzheimer's, Lewy body, vascular, and frontotemporal dementia. The discussion highlights key aspects like tau's role in Alzheimer's and the connection between REM sleep disorders and alpha-synucleinopathies. Volpe also clarifies the implications of the APOE4 variant and reviews strategies for managing co-occurring conditions in dementia patients.

Case discussion with Drs. Larry Hirsch, Jeff Dewey, Lindsay McAlpine and John Picard.

Case discussion with Drs. Jeff Dewey, Pue Farooque, Lindsay McAlpine and Chris Traner.

Case discussion with Drs. Jeff Dewey, Joachim Baehring, Lindsay McAlpine and Chris Traner

Chris Traynor, a PGY-4 neurology resident, discusses a compelling case of a 67-year-old woman experiencing progressive leg numbness. The conversation dives into her complex medical history and the significance of differential diagnoses, including Guillain-Barré syndrome. Traynor emphasizes the importance of thorough clinical evaluations and the risks associated with lumbar punctures in potential spinal conditions. He also examines neurological complexities linked to immunosuppression, shedding light on the intricate connections between various conditions and treatment responses.

A case of diplopia, featuring Dr. Chris Traner, Dr. Lindsay McAlpine and Dr. Jeff Dewey

Three resident physicians, Dr. Lindsay McAlpine, Dr. Chris Traner, and Dr. John Picard, analyze a case of a 55-year-old woman with left-sided weakness and speech difficulties. They explore the importance of conducting a full neurological exam, differentiating between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, and discussing treatment options for stroke localization. The podcast emphasizes the significance of anatomy review, stroke syndromes, and management strategies in clinical cases.

A Morning Report Case Discussion.

NOTE: This is meant as a review and educational tool for neurology trainees only, and should not be considered to replace the advice of medical experts. In this episode, we review common features of electroclinical syndromes, focusing on the types of syndromes that occur most commonly in clinical practice, and those that are commonly considered on assessments of medical knowledge for neurology residents.

In this episode, we review some very basic aspects of nerve conduction studies and EMG studies, and focus on very common focal neuropathies. Our guest is Dr. Jeffrey Dewey, MD