Neurology Minute
American Academy of Neurology
The 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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Oct 27, 2025 • 3min
Multiple Sclerosis Imaging Biomarkers - Part 1
In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Kaitlyn Palmer discusses two new MRI biomarkers to increase diagnostic specificity for multiple sclerosis. Show reference: Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis: 2024 revisions of the McDonald criteria. Montalban, Xavier, et al. The Lancet Neurology, Volume 24, Issue 10, 850 - 865
Oct 24, 2025 • 2min
Trends in Prenatal Exposure to Antiseizure Medications
Dr. Katie Krulisky and Dr. Rosemary Dray-Spira discuss the trends in prenatal exposure to antiseizure medications over the past decade. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213933 Citation: Pouneh S, Jérôme D, Sara M, et al. Trends in Prenatal Exposure to Antiseizure Medications Over the Past Decade: A Nationwide Study. Neurology. 2025;105(4): e213933.
Oct 23, 2025 • 1min
Overview from the 2025 Alzheimer's Association International Conference
Dr. Greg Cooper and Dr. Jonathan Graff-Redford discuss the key takeaways from the recent Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC).
Oct 22, 2025 • 2min
Proximity to Golf Courses and Risk of Parkinson Disease
Dr. Margarita Fedorova discusses whether living near a golf course impacts the risk of Parkinson disease. Show reference: Krzyzanowski B, Mullan AF, Dorsey ER, et al. Proximity to Golf Courses and Risk of Parkinson Disease. JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(5):e259198. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.9198
Oct 21, 2025 • 2min
Evolving Insights into the Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes of PRES - Part 2
In the second episode of this two-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Jennifer E. Fugate discuss patient outcomes and how to manage these individuals both in the hospital and outside the hospital. Show reference: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00232-7/abstract
Oct 20, 2025 • 2min
Evolving Insights into the Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes of PRES - Part 1
In the first episode of this two-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Jennifer E. Fugate discuss posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), highlighting both typical and atypical MRI findings. Show reference: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00232-7/abstract
Oct 17, 2025 • 2min
Lifestyle Interventions for Global Cognitive Function
Dr. Gregg Day and Drs. Laura Baker and Melissa Yu discuss interventions that enhance or safeguard cognitive function in older adults at risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Show reference: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2837046
Oct 16, 2025 • 5min
TOAST Criteria: Time is Brain, or Brain is TOAST – Part 2
In the second part of this two-part series, Casey Kozak concludes the discussion about the TOAST criteria for classifying acute ischemic stroke.
Oct 15, 2025 • 3min
TOAST Criteria: Time is Brain, or Brain is TOAST – Part 1
In the first part of this two-part series, Casey Kozak discusses the TOAST criteria for classifying acute ischemic stroke. In this episode, she covers large artery atherosclerosis and small vessel disease.
Oct 14, 2025 • 2min
Measles - Part 5
In the final episode of this five-part series, Dr. Paul Crane concludes the measles series by discussing testing and prevention.
