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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Jan 29, 2024 • 4min
A Comprehensive, Updated Review for the Clinician on Zonisamide
Dr. Halley Alexander provides a comprehensive update on the efficacy of Zonisamide in treating patients with epilepsy and other CNS disorders, highlighting its unique mechanisms of action. Show references: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200210
Jan 26, 2024 • 3min
Solutions to Reduce the Global Burden of Stroke
Dr. Deanna Saylor and Prof. Mayowa Owolabi discuss reducing the global burden of stroke. Show reference: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(23)00277-6/fulltext
Jan 25, 2024 • 2min
Reviewing Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Events
Dr. Halley Alexander and Dr. Genna Waldman discuss her presentation at the AES (Annual Epilepsy Society) symposium session reviewing PNEE (psychogenic non-epileptic events) and indications of discontinuation of medications. Show references: https://doi.org/10.1111/epi.12356 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1059131119300342 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/brb3.2567 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1528-1167.2010.02696.x https://doi.org/10.1016/j.yebeh.2021.108004
Jan 24, 2024 • 2min
Guidelines for Acute Stroke
Dr. Katrina Hannah D. Ignacio walks through the top 5 questions to ask when evaluating a patient with a suspected acute stroke.
Jan 23, 2024 • 3min
Advanced MRI Biomarkers Lead to More Accurate Diagnosis in Multiple Sclerosis
Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Advanced MRI Biomarkers Lead to More Accurate Diagnosis in Multiple Sclerosis" by Jamie Talan, available in the January 18th issue or at neurologytoday.com. Show references: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/01180/advanced_mri_biomarkers_lead_to_more_accurate.6.aspx
Jan 22, 2024 • 3min
Treating Migraines Before They Start - PRODROME Trial
Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the use of Ubrogepant in treating migraines during the prodromal phase. Results from a phase 3 trial show a reduction in the development of moderate to severe headaches when taken during the prodromal phase.
Jan 19, 2024 • 3min
A Secret War
Dr. Stacey Clardy and Dr. Geoff Ling discuss the details of blast injuries and how to treat these patients since we see them increasingly in our civilian clinics. Show references: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/05/us/us-army-marines-artillery-isis-pentagon.html
Jan 18, 2024 • 2min
Performance of a [18F]Flortaucipir PET Visual Read Method
Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Elsmarieke van de Giessen and Emma Coomans discuss using visual read methods to support the diagnostic process in cognitively impaired patients assessed for Alzheimer disease. Show reference: https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2023/09/25/WNL.0000000000207794
Jan 17, 2024 • 3min
Visual Disturbances in Optic Chiasm Lesions - Part 3
In the concluding segment of this three-part series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff delves into the topic of optic chiasm lesions. In the last installment, he discusses the subjective symptoms of diplopia in patients with chiasm lesions.
Jan 16, 2024 • 3min
Visual Disturbances in Optic Chiasm Lesions - Part 2
In the second part of this three-part series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff delves into the topic of optic chiasm lesions. In today's installment, he discusses some possibly paradoxical problems with near fixation called post-fixation blindness.
