Neurology® Podcast

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Natalia Rost about the American Academy of Neurology’s groundbreaking brain health initiative. Read more about the Brain Health Initiative.  This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jennifer Robblee and Dr. Lawrence Robbins discuss challenges in diagnosing and managing refractory headaches, debunking misconceptions and exploring treatment options like medication combinations and alternative therapies. They also highlight the importance of further research and understanding comorbidity burden in chronic migraine patients.

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Prof. Zsolt Illes about the mortality of patients with AQP4 antibody–seropositive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder compared with that in the general population. Read the related article in Neurology.  This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.   

Dr. Andy Southerland discusses the impact of glucose control on intracerebral hemorrhage risk post-thrombolysis in acute ischemic stroke. Topics include intensive insulin therapy, hyperglycemia effects on thrombolysis patients, and managing glucose levels to reduce cerebral hemorrhage risk.

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Messoud Ashina about the comparison between cortical morphometry to a large sample of people with migraine and healthy controls, as well as across migraine subtypes. Read the related article in Neurology. This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Avindra Nath discusses post-infectious myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, highlighting nomenclature, symptoms (post-exertional malaise, cognitive impairments, pain), challenges in diagnosis, B-cell processes, innate immune response, effort preference, altered immunology, treatment options (checkpoint inhibitors, immunosuppressants), and managing symptoms with trust-building and long-term follow-ups.

Dr. Silja Räty discusses outcomes of patients with basilar artery occlusion, comparing IV thrombolysis with endovascular therapy. The podcast explores challenges in treating basilar artery occlusion strokes, balancing thrombolysis and thrombectomy for optimal results, and factors influencing favorable outcomes in different treatment strategies.

Experts Dr. Genevieve Rayner and Eliza Honybun discuss prenatal antiseizure meds' impact on neurodevelopment. Other topics include recognizing motor vs non-motor seizures in adolescents, effectiveness of seizure dogs, and guidelines for epilepsy centers.

Dr. Emanuele Cerulli Irelli discusses seizure recurrence in women with generalized epilepsy switching from valproate, emphasizing predictors like catamenial epilepsy, dosage levels, and effectiveness of alternative drugs. The podcast explores tailored counseling, predictive measures for pregnancy planning, EEG monitoring, polytherapy considerations, and risks of using Valproic acid during pregnancy.

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Andrea Lendaris about her experience of having Usher syndrome type 2A along with her journey of having acute and chronic health challenges.  This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.