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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Jun 6, 2025 • 2min
Seizure Action Plans in Pediatric Convulsive Status Epilepticus - Part 1
In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Halley Alexander and Dr. Coral M. Stredny discuss the importance of seizure action plans and how this might translate into our clinical care. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200449
Jun 5, 2025 • 2min
Clinical Reasoning Series: Intracerebral Hemorrhage and Tortuous Retinal Arterioles
Dr. Nadia Khalil and Dr. Jean Bouchart discuss the diagnostic approach to intracerebral hemorrhage, the causes of cerebral small vessel disease, and the interpretation of biomolecular tests. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209796
Jun 4, 2025 • 5min
Functional Seizures and Driving - Part 3
In the final episode of this three-part series, Dr. Jodie Roberts and Dr. Urs Fisch discuss functional/dissociative seizures and driving risk. Learn more about the Neurology® Practice Current section and fill out the current survey on functional/dissociative seizures and driving.
Jun 3, 2025 • 5min
Functional Seizures and Driving - Part 2
In part two of this three-part series, Dr. Jodie Roberts and Dr. Barbara A. Dworetzky discuss how often seizure-like or seizure-resembling episodes lead to a diagnosis of functional neurologic disorder. Learn more about the Neurology® Practice Current section and fill out the current survey on functional/dissociative seizures and driving.
Jun 2, 2025 • 3min
Functional Seizures and Driving - Part 1
In part one of this three-part series, Dr. Jodie Roberts and Dr. Barbara A. Dworetzky discuss the term "functional seizures" and clarify the terminology. Learn more about the Neurology® Practice Current section and fill out the current survey on functional/dissociative seizures and driving.
May 30, 2025 • 2min
Biopsy-Confirmed Small Vessel Primary CNS Vasculitis - Part 1
In part one of this three-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Sumanth Reddy discuss small vessel primary CNS vasculitis. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NXI.0000000000200397
May 29, 2025 • 2min
Clinical Criteria for LATE
Dr. Greg Cooper and Dr. David A. Wolk discuss limbic predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE), covering its clinical features, diagnostic criteria, and more. Show reference: https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/alz.14202
May 28, 2025 • 4min
Optic Nerve Imaging - Part 2
In the second installment of this three-part series, Dr. Elizabeth Zollos discusses the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
May 27, 2025 • 2min
Introduction to the New AAN President, Natalia S. Rost, MD, MPH, FAAN, FAHA
In the first episode of the AAN President's Spotlight series, Dr. Jason Crowell speaks with the new AAN President, Dr. Natalia S. Rost, as she outlines her vision and key priorities for her two-year term. Show references: https://www.aan.com/about-the-aan/presidents-spotlight
May 26, 2025 • 2min
False Positivity of Acetylcholine Receptor Autoantibodies in Clinical Practice - Part 2
In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy and Dr. Elia Sechi discuss how to approach the management of patients in clinic when there is concern for a possible false positive on the radioimmunoprecipitation assay for the acetylcholine receptor antibody. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213498
