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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Feb 12, 2024 • 5min
Neurology Lab Minute - ANA
Dr. Stacey Clardy begins a 3-part series on neurology lab tests. Today's Minute focuses on the ANA (antinuclear antibody) test.
Feb 9, 2024 • 2min
UnitedHealth Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Algorithmic Care Denials
Dr. Stacey Clardy and Bob Herman discuss the class action lawsuit that was filed against UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiary, NaviHealth, for using a computer algorithm to "systematically deny claims" of Medicare beneficiaries struggling to recover from debilitating illnesses in nursing homes. Show reference: https://www.statnews.com/2023/11/14/unitedhealth-class-action-lawsuit-algorithm-medicare-advantage/
Feb 8, 2024 • 2min
Blepharoclonus in Parkinsonism - Part 2
In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. Jason Margolesky discuss what his team found when they looked for the presence or absence of blepharoclonus in patients with Parkinson disease or other Parkinsonian disorders. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/abs/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200240
Feb 7, 2024 • 2min
Blepharoclonus in Parkinsonism - Part 1
In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. Jason Margolesky describe the physical examination finding and description of blepharoclonus. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/abs/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200240
Feb 6, 2024 • 3min
Delayed Post-Hypoxic Leukoencephalopathy
Dr. Patricia Graese discusses the diagnosis of delayed post-hypoxic leukoencephalopathy.
Feb 5, 2024 • 4min
Women History Minute - Sarah McNutt
Dr. Alison Christy delves into another women's history minute to discuss Sarah McNutt.
Feb 2, 2024 • 3min
Vascular Risk Factors and Biomarker Association With White Matter Hyperintensities in American Football Players
Drs. Shuvro Roy and Monica T. Ly discuss brain lesions in former football players linked to vascular brain changes. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000208030
Feb 1, 2024 • 3min
Impact of Migraine and Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension on Long-term Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Risk
Drs. Tesha Monteith and Cecilia Hvitfeldt Fuglsang discuss the effects of migraine and PIH on the risk of stroke and myocardial infarction. Show references: https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.0000000000207813
Jan 31, 2024 • 3min
History of Neurology - Augusta Dejerine-Klumpke
Dr. Alison Christy delves into another women's history minute to discuss Augusta Dejerine-Klumpke.
Jan 30, 2024 • 2min
Transforming Neurology Care
Dr. Tesha Monteith discusses the importance of evaluating population health data strategies to adequately leverage the data-driven healthcare evolution. Show references: https://www.neurology.org/doi/abs/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200248
