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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Oct 19, 2023 • 3min
Blood Test for Alzheimer's Disease
Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Individuals Can Now Request a Blood Test for Alzheimer's Disease - Why Some Dementia Experts Are Wary". Show references: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2023/10190/individuals_can_now_request_a_blood_test_for.2.aspx
Oct 18, 2023 • 2min
Improving Early Recognition of Treatment-Responsive Causes of RPD
Dr. Gregg Day discusses the paper, "Improving Early Recognition of Treatment-Responsive Causes of Rapidly Progressive Dementia: The STAM3P Score" Show references: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ana.26812
Oct 17, 2023 • 3min
Eye Movements to Diagnose Movement Disorders - Part 5
Dr. Jeff Ratliff concludes his series on how to use eye movements in evaluations of patients with movement disorders.
Oct 16, 2023 • 2min
Eye Movements to Diagnose Movement Disorders - Part 4
Dr. Jeff Ratliff continues his series on how to use eye movements in evaluations of patients with movement disorders.
Oct 13, 2023 • 2min
Eligibility for Anti-Amyloid Treatment in a Population-Based Study of Cognitive Aging
Dr. Vijay K. Ramanan discusses his paper, "Eligibility for Anti-Amyloid Treatment in a Population-Based Study of Cognitive Aging". Show references: https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2023/08/16/WNL.0000000000207770
Oct 12, 2023 • 2min
Sleep Patterns and the Risk of Acute Stroke
Dr. Christine Eileen McCarthy, a researcher studying the relationship between sleep patterns and the risk of acute stroke, discusses her findings that reveal the higher the number of sleep complaints, the higher the risk of stroke. This expands our understanding of pathological sleep disorders and their potential associations with stroke risk.
Oct 11, 2023 • 4min
Eye Movements to Diagnose Movement Disorders - Part 3
Dr. Jeff Ratliff discusses the use of saccadic eye movements in evaluating patients with movement disorders, specifically progressive supranuclear palsy. The podcast explores the characteristic supranuclear gaze palsy pattern on the oculomotor exam and other signs and disorders that may mimic PSP.
Oct 10, 2023 • 2min
Eye Movements to Diagnose Movement Disorders - Part 2
Dr. Jeff Ratliff explores the use of psychotic eye movements in evaluating patients with movement disorders like Parkinson's disease and multiple system atrophy.
Oct 9, 2023 • 3min
Eye Movements to Diagnose Movement Disorders - Part 1
Dr. Jeff Ratliff begins a series on how to use eye movements in evaluations of patients with movement disorders. Show references: https://neurologyminute.libsyn.com/website/examining-eye-movements
Oct 6, 2023 • 3min
Automated Interpretation of Clinical Electroencephalograms Using Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Sándor Beniczky discusses the use of artificial intelligence to accurately interpret routine clinical electroencephalograms. Show references: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/2806244
