Neurology® Podcast

Dr. Shuvro Roy talks with Dr. Rosa Cortese about new ways to improve multiple sclerosis and MOGAD diagnosis, including how AI and imaging could enhance accuracy and influence future care. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Benjamin Tolchin, an Associate Professor of Neurology at Yale and director of the Centre for Clinical Ethics, and Jon Stone, a Professor of Neurology in Edinburgh, dive into the critical management of functional seizures. They discuss the rising need for clinical guidelines driven by increasing diagnosis rates. The duo emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis, recommending methods like semiology and interictal EEG. They explore the efficacy of psychological treatments and advocate for multidisciplinary care to enhance patient outcomes.

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Drs. Natalia Rost and Behnam Sabayan about the emerging field of preventive neurology, emphasizing the need for neurologists to shift from traditional diagnostic and treatment roles to a more proactive approach that includes prevention and brain health optimization. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Zohaib Siddiqi talks with Dr. Catarina Bernardes about a case involving a 35-year-old woman presenting with personality changes and gait impairment. Read the related Resident & Fellow Section article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

In the second part of this two-part series, Dr. Dan Ackerman talks with Drs. Valérie Biousse and Nancy J. Newman about recent clinical trials, the need for collaboration between stroke neurologists and eye care providers, and the role of technology in improving patient outcomes. Read the article referenced in this interview in the Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Dan Ackerman talks with Drs. Valérie Biousse and Nancy J. Newman about the clinical presentations, diagnostic challenges, and the importance of accurate diagnosis in managing CRAO and BRAO. Read the article referenced in this interview in the Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi about the highlights from the 17th World Stroke Congress. Learn more on the World Stroke Congress website. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Kristen Dams-O'Connor, a clinician-scientist at the Icahn School of Medicine, explores traumatic encephalopathy syndrome (TES) linked to traumatic brain injuries. She discusses the long-term outcomes of TBI and clarifies the distinction between clinical features of TES and pathologies like CTE. Kristen outlines her research in the LETBI cohort, highlighting that about 34% of participants met TES core criteria even without repetitive head impacts. She emphasizes the need for improved diagnostics and a multidisciplinary approach to treatment.

Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. Dara Albert about the misconceptions surrounding FND, the importance of compassionate communication with patients, and the need for improved educational strategies to address knowledge gaps. Read the related article in Neurology® Education. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

In this insightful discussion, Janis Miyasaki, a neurology division director and palliative care advocate, shares her journey and the importance of patient-centered approaches in integrating palliative care into neurology. Miranda Wan, a stroke fellow, reveals barriers neurologists face in conversations about palliative care, emphasizing cultural and training deficiencies. Carolyn Reynolds, a palliative care physician, examines the motivations of ALS patients considering medical aid in dying, highlighting emotional suffering and the critical role of caregivers. This dialogue sparks vital reflections on compassionate end-of-life care.