

Neurology® Podcast
American Academy of Neurology
The Neurology Podcast provides practical information for neurologists and clinicians to practice the best possible medicine for patients. Examining methods and findings in peer-reviewed journals, the show provides insights that impact clinical practice and patient care. From the journal Neurology and the American Academy of Neurology, providing education and expert analysis since 2007.
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Oct 2, 2025 • 19min
WHO Launches New Technical Brief on Encephalitis
Dr. Kiran Thakur talks with Dr. Ava Easton about the World Health Organization's technical brief on encephalitis. Read the related article in The Lancet. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Oct 1, 2025 • 1h 37min
October 2025 Recall: Topics on Headache
The October 2025 Recall features four previously released episodes on topics related to headache. Dr. Jessica Ailani begins the episode with Dr. Kathleen Digre discussing the evolution of spontaneous intracranial hypotension. The episode transitions into a discussion with Dr. Tesha Monteith and Dr. Peter Goadsby about the classification of headaches. In the third episode, Dr. Jessica Ailani is joined by Dr. Francesca Puledda to discuss global recommendations for migraine. The replay concludes with Dr. Jessica Ailani’s conversation with Dr. Richard B. Lipton on characterizing PRODROME in migraine. Podcast links: Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension Updates Understanding the Classification of Headaches and the Science Behind Them Global Recommendations for Migraine Characterizing Prodrome in Migraine Article links: ICHD-4 Editorial International Headache Society Global Practice Recommendations Characterizing Prodrome (Premonitory Phase) in Migraine Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Sep 29, 2025 • 28min
2024 McDonald Criteria
Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Daniel Ontaneda about the 2024 revisions of the McDonald criteria for diagnosing multiple sclerosis. Read the related article in The Lancet Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Sep 25, 2025 • 25min
Overcoming Colonialism in Pathogen Genomics
Dr. Deanna Saylor talks with Dr. Senjuti Saha about colonialism in global health and the importance of pathogen genomics. Read the related article in The Lancet. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Sep 22, 2025 • 27min
Characteristics and Motivations of People With ALS Who Pursue Medical Aid in Dying - Part 2
In the second part of this two-part series, Dr. Robert Holloway talks with Dr. Carolyn Rennels about legal and ethical considerations, the importance of interdisciplinary support, and the emotional impact on clinicians. Read the related article in Neurology® Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Sep 18, 2025 • 22min
Characteristics and Motivations of People With ALS Who Pursue Medical Aid in Dying - Part 1
In the first part of this two-part series, Dr. Robert Holloway talks with Dr. Carolyn Rennels about the background of the study, the definition and practice of MAID, and the main reasons that lead ALS patients to consider it. Read the related article in Neurology® Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Sep 15, 2025 • 18min
Outcomes Following Acute Plasma Exchange for MOGAD
Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Drs. John Chen and Smathorn Thakolwiboon about the outcomes following plasma exchange in MOGAD and explore how the findings from this study can inform patient care. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Sep 11, 2025 • 18min
Advancements in Neurology: A Conversation with Dr. Walter Koroshetz - Part 2
In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Walter Koroshetz about overcoming funding challenges, the importance of rigor and reputation, unmet needs in neurology, and leveraging AI in neurology research. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Sep 8, 2025 • 28min
Advancements in Neurology: A Conversation with Dr. Walter Koroshetz - Part 1
In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Walter Koroshetz about recent advancements in neurology, emerging genomic therapies, the evolving understanding of long COVID, and current NINDS priorities. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Sep 4, 2025 • 33min
Updates on All Things Myositis – Part 2
In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Andrew Mammen about treatment options, real-world case studies, and future directions in myositis research. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.