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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Nov 3, 2025 • 3min
Optic Nerve Inclusion in the 2024 McDonald Criteria Revisions – Part 1
In part one of this three-part series, Dr. Jeff Lambe discusses the rationale for including the optic nerve in the 2024 revisions to the McDonald criteria. Show citation: Montalban X, Lebrun-Frénay C, Oh J, et al. Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis: 2024 revisions of the McDonald criteria. Lancet Neurol. 2025;24(10):850-865. doi:10.1016/S1474-4422(25)00270-4
Oct 31, 2025 • 3min
Persistent Postictal Central Apnea in Focal Seizures
Dr. Katie Krulisky and Dr. Stefano Meletti discuss the incidence and characteristics of postictal central apnea in focal seizures. Show citation: Meletti S, Burani M, Ballerini A, et al. Persistent Postictal Central Apnea in Focal Seizures: Incidence, Features, and Imaging Findings. Neurology. 2025;105(4):e213856. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000213856
Oct 30, 2025 • 1min
Association Between Consumption of Artificial Sweeteners With Cognitive Decline
Dr. Greg Cooper and Dr. Claudia Suemoto discuss the association between consumption of low- and no-calorie sweeteners and cognitive decline. Show citations: Gonçalves NG, Martinez-Steele E, Lotufo PA, et al. Association Between Consumption of Low- and No-Calorie Artificial Sweeteners and Cognitive Decline: An 8-Year Prospective Study. Neurology. 2025;105(7):e214023. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000214023
Oct 29, 2025 • 2min
Oropouche Virus
Dr. Paul Crane discusses Oropouche virus and its neurologic complications.
Oct 28, 2025 • 3min
Multiple Sclerosis Imaging Biomarkers - Part 2
In the second part of this two-part series, Dr. Kaitlyn Palmer explains how these biomarkers change our approach to diagnosing multiple sclerosis. Show reference: Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis: 2024 revisions of the McDonald criteria. Montalban, Xavier, et al. The Lancet Neurology, Volume 24, Issue 10, 850 - 865
Oct 27, 2025 • 3min
Multiple Sclerosis Imaging Biomarkers - Part 1
In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Kaitlyn Palmer discusses two new MRI biomarkers to increase diagnostic specificity for multiple sclerosis. Show reference: Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis: 2024 revisions of the McDonald criteria. Montalban, Xavier, et al. The Lancet Neurology, Volume 24, Issue 10, 850 - 865
Oct 24, 2025 • 2min
Trends in Prenatal Exposure to Antiseizure Medications
Dr. Katie Krulisky and Dr. Rosemary Dray-Spira discuss the trends in prenatal exposure to antiseizure medications over the past decade. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213933 Citation: Pouneh S, Jérôme D, Sara M, et al. Trends in Prenatal Exposure to Antiseizure Medications Over the Past Decade: A Nationwide Study. Neurology. 2025;105(4): e213933.
Oct 23, 2025 • 1min
Overview from the 2025 Alzheimer's Association International Conference
Dr. Greg Cooper and Dr. Jonathan Graff-Redford discuss the key takeaways from the recent Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC).
Oct 22, 2025 • 2min
Proximity to Golf Courses and Risk of Parkinson Disease
Dr. Margarita Fedorova discusses whether living near a golf course impacts the risk of Parkinson disease. Show reference: Krzyzanowski B, Mullan AF, Dorsey ER, et al. Proximity to Golf Courses and Risk of Parkinson Disease. JAMA Netw Open. 2025;8(5):e259198. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.9198
Oct 21, 2025 • 2min
Evolving Insights into the Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes of PRES - Part 2
In the second episode of this two-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Jennifer E. Fugate discuss patient outcomes and how to manage these individuals both in the hospital and outside the hospital. Show reference: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00232-7/abstract
