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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May 15, 2025 • 2min
AAN’s President’s Award Recipient for 2025 - Part 1
In the first installment of this two-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Janis Miyasaki, asking her to share two invaluable pieces of wisdom. Show reference: https://www.aan.com/news/aan-honors-leader-volunteer-2025-presidents-award
May 14, 2025 • 4min
Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Dr. Jeff Lambe talks about progressive multiple sclerosis. Show references: https://journals.lww.com/co-neurology/abstract/2025/06000/re_defining_progression_in_multiple_sclerosis.4.aspx https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(23)00281-8/abstract https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(14)70256-X/abstract https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14737175.2022.2143265 https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0288967 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/article-abstract/2809772 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2415988
May 13, 2025 • 3min
Neuroimmunology Update 2025: Autoimmune Encephalitis Outcomes
Dr. Justin Abbatemarco discuss autoimmune encephalitis with a focus on outcomes. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000210109 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(23)00463-5/abstract
May 12, 2025 • 3min
Understanding Blood-Based Biomarkers in Alzheimer Disease - Part 2
In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Dan Ackerman and Dr. Trey Bateman discuss handling patient requests for blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer disease and interpreting test results.
May 9, 2025 • 1min
Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension Updates
Dr. Jessica Ailani and Dr. Kathleen Digre discuss the evolution of spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) diagnosis and treatment over the past decade.
May 8, 2025 • 4min
Understanding Blood-Based Biomarkers in Alzheimer Disease - Part 1
In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Dan Ackerman and Dr. Trey Bateman discuss current biomarkers for Alzheimer disease and how do you use them in clinic.
May 7, 2025 • 3min
Neuroimmunology Update 2025: MOGAD Treatments
Dr. Justin Abbatemarco discusses updates around MOGAD treatments. Show references: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/article-abstract/2822964 https://jnnp.bmj.com/content/95/11/1054
May 6, 2025 • 3min
Neuroimmunology Update 2025: Autoimmune Encephalitis Outcomes
Dr. Justin Abbatemarco discusses autoimmune encephalitis with a focus on outcomes. Show references: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000210109 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(23)00463-5/abstract
May 5, 2025 • 3min
The AAN Updates Its Position Statement on Seizures, Driver Licensure, and Medical Reporting
Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, “The AAN Updates Its Position Statement on Seizures, Driver Licensure, and Medical Reporting,” by Gina Shaw, available in the latest issue of Neurology Today or at neurologytoday.com. Show reference: The AAN Updates Its Position Statement on Seizures, Driver Licensure, and Medical Reporting
May 2, 2025 • 2min
Diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease Using Plasma Biomarkers
Dr. Greg Cooper and Dr. Joseph Therriault discuss the use of plasma biomarkers in diagnosing Alzheimer disease. Show reference: https://doi.org/10.1038/s43587-024-00731-y
