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 3, 2023 • 2min
Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment
Dr. Kenneth Langa discusses his paper, "Estimating the Prevalence of Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment in the US". Show references: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/article-abstract/2797274?resultClick=1 This episode is brought to you by Mass General Brigham Department of Neurology, please visit us at www.massgeneralbrigham.org.
Feb 2, 2023 • 2min
Mimics of Pediatric Small Vessel Primary Angiitis of the Central Nervous System
Dr. Mark Gorman discusses his paper, "Mimics of Pediatric Small Vessel Primary Angiitis of the Central Nervous System". Show references: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ana.26531 This episode is brought to you by Mass General Brigham Department of Neurology, please visit us at www.massgeneralbrigham.org.
Feb 1, 2023 • 3min
Continuum: Inflammatory Myopathies: Part 3
In Part 3 of a 3-part series, Georgios Manousakis, MD, FAAN, discusses his article, "Inflammatory Myopathies" from the December Continuum Muscle and Neuromuscular Junction Disorders issue, available to subscribers at continpub.com/InflMyop. This episode is brought to you by Mass General Brigham Department of Neurology, please visit us at www.massgeneralbrigham.org.
Jan 31, 2023 • 4min
Continuum: Inflammatory Myopathies: Part 2
In Part 2 of a 3-part series, Georgios Manousakis, MD, FAAN, discusses his article, "Inflammatory Myopathies" from the December Continuum Muscle and Neuromuscular Junction Disorders issue, available to subscribers at continpub.com/InflMyop. This episode is brought to you by Mass General Brigham Department of Neurology, please visit us at www.massgeneralbrigham.org.
Jan 30, 2023 • 4min
Continuum: Inflammatory Myopathies: Part 1
In Part 1 of a 3-part series, Georgios Manousakis, MD, FAAN, discusses his article, "Inflammatory Myopathies" from the December Continuum Muscle and Neuromuscular Junction Disorders issue, available to subscribers at continpub.com/InflMyop. This episode is brought to you by Mass General Brigham Department of Neurology, please visit us at www.massgeneralbrigham.org.
Jan 27, 2023 • 3min
Intravenous Thrombolysis in Patients With Ischemic Stroke and Recent Ingestion of Direct Oral Anticoagulants
Dr. David J. Seiffge discusses his paper, "Intravenous Thrombolysis in Patients With Ischemic Stroke and Recent Ingestion of Direct Oral Anticoagulants". Show references: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/2799622 This episode is brought to you by Mass General Brigham Department of Neurology, please visit us at www.massgeneralbrigham.org.
Jan 26, 2023 • 3min
Sex-Specific Protective Effects of Cognitive Reserve on Age-Related Cognitive Decline
Dr. Jane Alty discusses her Neurology paper, "Sex-Specific Protective Effects of Cognitive Reserve on Age-Related Cognitive Decline". Show references: https://n.neurology.org/content/100/2/e211 This episode is brought to you by Mass General Brigham Department of Neurology, please visit us at www.massgeneralbrigham.org.
Jan 25, 2023 • 2min
Climate Change and Neurologic Disorders
Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Mounting Evidence on the Effects of Climate Change on Neurologic Disorders". Show references: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/Fulltext/2022/11030/Mounting_Evidence_on_the_Effects_of_Climate_Change.5.aspx This episode is brought to you by Mass General Brigham Department of Neurology, please visit us at www.massgeneralbrigham.org.
Jan 24, 2023 • 3min
Folic Acid and Epilepsy
Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, "Use of High-Dose Folic Acid in Pregnant Women with Epilepsy Is Associated with Cancer Risk in Their Children". Show references: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/Fulltext/2022/11030/Use_of_High_Dose_Folic_Acid_in_Pregnant_Women_with.2.aspx This episode is brought to you by Mass General Brigham Department of Neurology, please visit us at www.massgeneralbrigham.org.
Jan 23, 2023 • 4min
Genetic Optic Neuropathy
Dr. Carrie Swetlik discusses the diagnosis of hereditary optic neuropathy. This episode is brought to you by Mass General Brigham Department of Neurology, please visit us at www.massgeneralbrigham.org.


