Neurology® Podcast

Dr. Chris Gibbons discusses using skin biopsies to detect phosphorylated α-synuclein in Parkinson's disease and other synucleinopathies, highlighting high sensitivity and specificity rates. They explore the role of skin biopsies in predicting and diagnosing neurodegenerative diseases, emphasizing the clinical utility in treatment decisions.

As part of our "Physician as Patient" series, Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Amy Hessler about her experience with a ruptured arteriovenous malformation as a 2nd-year neurology resident.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

As part of our "Physician as Patient" series, Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Joe Sirven about his experience with a ruptured arteriovenous malformation. If you're attending the AAN Annual Meeting in Denver, you can catch this conversation and more in a live Q&A session on April 16th at 2:30 pm MT at the publication stage. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Drs. Dara V. F. Albert and Afsaneh Talai about understanding the gaps in resident education on psychogenic nonepileptic seizures. Read the related article in Neurology: Education.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Elizabeth Gerstner discusses the use of CAR-T cells in treating glioblastoma, targeting specific genetic markers like EGFR-V3. She explains the challenges of recurrence, outcomes, and potential impact on improving treatment efficacy by targeting the tumor microenvironment. The podcast addresses the limited eligibility and need for further research before broader implementation in patient care.

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Géraldine Androdias about the impact of immune checkpoint inhibitors on the course of multiple sclerosis. Read the related article in Neurology: Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jessica Ailani talks with Dr. Ron (W.P.J.) van Oosterhout about the occurrence, characteristics, and evolution of space headaches during long-duration flights. Read the related article in Neurology.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Experts discuss functional neurologic disorders including diagnosis, phenotypes, causes, and treatments. They highlight the importance of patient engagement, accurate diagnosis, and a holistic approach to treatment. The podcast emphasizes the need for collaboration between neurologists, psychotherapists, and psychiatrists in managing functional seizures and psychogenic non-epileptic events.

Dr. Shuvro Roy talks with Dr. Annette Langer-Gould about the effective dose of rituximab and other B-cell depleting therapies in patients with multiple sclerosis, as well as important comorbidities to prevent infection risks. Read the related article in Neurology: Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jeff Ratliff speaks with Dr. Avindra Nath, the recipient of the 2024 American Brain Foundation Ted Burns Humanism in Neurology Award. Read more about the Ted Burns Humanism in Neurology Award. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.