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 18, 2022 • 2min
Peripheral Neuropathy Evaluations of Patients with Prolonged Long COVID
Dr. Anne Oaklander discusses the association of long COVID with incident polyneuropathy affecting the small-fiber axons. Show references:https://nn.neurology.org/content/9/3/e1146
May 17, 2022 • 3min
Approach to the Medical Treatment of Epilepsy - Part 2
In part 2 of a 2 part series, Francesco Brigo, MD, discusses his article, "Approach to the Medical Treatment of Epilepsy" from the April Continuum Epilepsy issue. This article and the accompanying Continuum Audio interview are available to subscribers at continpub.com/MedTreatEpilepsy.
May 16, 2022 • 3min
Approach to the Medical Treatment of Epilepsy - Part 1
In part 1 of a 2 part series, Francesco Brigo, MD, discusses his article, "Approach to the Medical Treatment of Epilepsy" from the April Continuum Epilepsy issue. This article and the accompanying Continuum Audio interview are available to subscribers at continpub.com/MedTreatEpilepsy.
May 13, 2022 • 4min
Bilateral Gene Therapy for Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
Dr. Nancy Newman discusses her abstract, "The Phase III REFLECT Trial: Efficacy and Safety of Bilateral Gene Therapy for Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy". Show references: https://index.mirasmart.com/aan2022/PDFfiles/AAN2022-000928.html
May 11, 2022 • 2min
Neuromodulation Restores Function in Spinal Cord Injury
Dr. Andreas Rowald discusses the efficacy of activity-dependent spinal cord neuromodulation, which was shown to rapidly restore trunk and leg motor functions in patients with spinal cord injury after complete paralysis.
May 11, 2022 • 3min
Cardiac Arrhythmia in Patients with Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
Dr. Shobi Sivathamboo discusses the incidence of serious cardiac arrhythmias detected by subcutaneous cardiac monitors in patients with chronic drug-resistant epilepsy. Show references: https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2022/04/06/WNL.0000000000200173"
May 10, 2022 • 4min
Genetics and Neuroinflammation, Considerations for the Clinician - Part 4
Dr. Justin Abbatemarco discusses Alexander disease.
May 9, 2022 • 4min
Genetics and Neuroinflammation, Considerations for the Clinician - Part 3
Dr. Justin Abbatemarco discusses Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD).
May 6, 2022 • 2min
PNES Semiology
Dr. Michael Kentris discusses psychogenic non-epileptic spells [PNES].
May 5, 2022 • 2min
Prognosis and Treatment of Spinal Cord Sarcoidosis
Dr. Antoine Gavoille discusses the prognostic factors and efficacy of immunosuppressive treatments for spinal cord sarcoidosis. Show references: https://n.neurology.org/content/98/14/e1479
