

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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May 29, 2024 • 3min
Updates on the Impact of Sleep Apnea on Cognition and Dementia Risk
Dr. Christine Cliatt Brown discusses some updates on the impact of sleep apnea on cognition and dementia risk. Show references: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37462968/ https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsle.2023.1097946/full https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33769542/

May 28, 2024 • 4min
Study Identifies Disparities in Access to Neurodiagnostic Studies for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, "Study Identifies Disparities in Access to Neurodiagnostic Studies for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy" by Gina Shawr, available in the May 16 issue of Neurology Today or neurologytoday.org. Show reference: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/05160/study_identifies_disparities_in_access_to.6.aspx

May 27, 2024 • 2min
Randomized Trial of Cannabis Extract in Parkinson- Part 2
In part 2 of this series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. Maureen Leehey discuss non-motor symptoms such as sleep and cognition in patients with Parkinson disease taking a cannabis extract versus placebo. Show reference: https://movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mds.29768

May 24, 2024 • 1min
Randomized Trial of Cannabis Extract in Parkinson- Part 1
Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. Maureen Leehey discuss the short-term efficacy and tolerability of high-CBD/low-THC cannabis extract on the motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson disease. Show reference: https://movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mds.29768

May 23, 2024 • 2min
Game Based Learning in Neuroscience
Dr. Jason Crowell and Drs. Sarah Louise Edwards and Zachary London discuss the current state of game-based learning in neuroscience education. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NE9.0000000000200103

May 22, 2024 • 2min
Neuromodulation for Primary Headache - Part 4
In part four of this six-part series, Dr. Tesha Monteith talks about external combined occipital and trigeminal neurostimulation devices that are non-invasive. Show reference: https://practicalneurology.com/articles/2024-may-june/update-on-noninvasive-neuromodulation-devices-for-headache-treatment

May 21, 2024 • 3min
Neuromodulation for Primary Headache - Part 3
In part three of this six-part series, Dr. Tesha Monteith talks about transcranial magnetic stimulation. Show reference: https://practicalneurology.com/articles/2024-may-june/update-on-noninvasive-neuromodulation-devices-for-headache-treatment

May 20, 2024 • 1min
AAN Summer Conference
Dr. Stacey Clardy discusses the upcoming 2024 AAN Summer Conference, which will take place both online and in person in Atlanta, GA from July 19-20. Click the link to learn more!

May 17, 2024 • 3min
Teratogenesis and Neurodevelopment on Antiseizure Medication: A Practice Guideline
Dr. Howard Goodkin and Dr. Alison M. Pack discuss the new updated guidelines piece on the conclusions and recommendations regarding the effects of antiseizure medications and folic acid supplementation on the prevalence of MCMs, adverse perinatal outcomes, and neurodevelopmental outcomes in children born to PWECP. Show reference: https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209279 This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.

May 16, 2024 • 2min
Neurologic Diagnoses after COVID-19 or Influenza Hospitalization
Dr. Derek Stitt and Dr. Adam de Havenon discuss the burden of neurologic health care and incident neurologic diagnoses in the year after COVID-19 vs influenza. Show reference: https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.0000000000209248 This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.