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 31, 2024 • 3min
Seizure Recurrence in Generalized Epilepsy After Switching Away From Valproate
Dr. Halley Alexander talks with Dr. Emanuele Cerulli Irelli about the research on seizure recurrence in women with idiopathic generalized epilepsy who switch from valproate to another medication. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209222
May 30, 2024 • 3min
Physicians as Patients Series - Inclusivity of physicians with disabilities - Part 1
Dr. Andy Southerland and Dr. Andrea Lendaris about her experience with Usher syndrome type 2A and her journey dealing with acute and chronic health challenges.
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!
