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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Mar 22, 2024 • 2min
Effectiveness of Seizure Dogs
Dr. Halley Alexander and Dr. Valérie van Hezik-Wester discuss whether people living with severe medically refractory epilepsy (PSRE) benefit from a seizure dog. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209178
Mar 21, 2024 • 2min
Neurodevelopmental and Functional Outcomes Following In Utero Exposure to Anti-Seizure Medication
Dr. Halley Alexander, Dr. Genevieve Rayner, and Eliza Honybun discuss the relationship between prenatal antiseizure medication exposure and adverse postnatal neurodevelopmental outcomes. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209175
Mar 20, 2024 • 3min
Disclosing the Risk Associated with Isolated REM Behavior Disorder
Dr. Jeff Ratliff delves into a conversation around REM sleep behavior disorder and the risks of developing Parkinson disease or parkinsonism disorders. Show reference: https://movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mdc3.13998?af=R
Mar 19, 2024 • 5min
Cutaneous Phosphorylated Alpha-Synuclein Deposition in Dementia
Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Christopher Gibbons to discuss his paper "Cutaneous Phosphorylated Alpha-Synuclein Deposition in Dementia with Lewy Bodies and Mild Cognitive Impairment." Show reference: https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2024/SearchResults.php?Program_Number=PL4.004
Mar 18, 2024 • 4min
Lecanemab in Alzheimer Disease
Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Anelyssa D' Abreu about her recently posted NeuroByte on key features in Lecanemab. Watch the NeuroByte now!
Mar 15, 2024 • 2min
Clinical Assessment of Anti-IgLON5 Disease
Drs. Jason Crowell and Carles Gaig discuss developing a composite score to assess the severity of the multiple symptoms present in anti-IgLON5 disease. Show Reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000208101
Mar 14, 2024 • 3min
Disparities in Genetic Testing for Neurologic Disorders
Dr. Stacey Clardy and Aaron Baldwin discuss how access to genetic testing may vary based on various factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, socioeconomic status, and insurance status. Reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209161
Mar 13, 2024 • 3min
Seizure Dogs Reduce Frequency of Seizures, but Discontinuations are Common
Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Seizure Dogs Reduce Frequency of Seizures, but Discontinuations Are Common," by Thomas R. Collins, available in the February 28th issue of Neurology or at neurologytoday.com. Show reference: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/03070/seizure_dogs_reduce_frequency_of_seizures,_but.4.aspx
Mar 12, 2024 • 3min
Distinguish Parkinson Disease from Functional Parkinsonism
Dr. Jeff Ratliff discusses how arm swings can distinguish between Parkinson disease and functional Parkinsonism, providing valuable insights for clinical diagnosis.
Mar 11, 2024 • 5min
Support Medical Research and Funding
In the concluding segment of this four-part series, Dr. Shuvro Roy and Max Goldman recap this year's Neurology on the Hill event. In this last installment, they discuss funding for neurologic research and how the US government is supporting research along with areas of opportunity to expand funding. Read more about the Neurology on the Hill: Issues and Resources.
