

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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Dec 21, 2023 • 35min
IHC Among Blood Donors and Their Transfusion Recipients
Dr. Adam de Havenon talks with Dr. Gustaf Edgren about the potential transmissible risk associated with some types of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage in patients who receive transfusions. Read the related article in JAMA. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dec 18, 2023 • 15min
Frequency of OH in Isolated REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
Dr. Elizabeth Coon talks with Dr. Mitchell G. Miglis about the frequency of orthostatic hypotension in isolated REM sleep behavior disorder. Read the related article in Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dec 14, 2023 • 13min
Neuroimaging Findings Across Substance Use Disorders
Explore neuroimaging findings in substance use disorders and the implications for therapeutic interventions. Learn about brain network associations and mapping to identify positive and negative nodes. Discover strategies for advancing research on neurostimulation trials in substance use disorders.

Dec 11, 2023 • 22min
Global Initiatives on NMOSD and MOGAD
Topics discussed include global initiatives on rare neuroimmune conditions like NMOSD and MOGAD, raising awareness and advocating for patients, the lack of support and access to therapies in many countries, the success of the Global Ambassadors for NMO program, resources and community for NMO SD patients, and the motivation to make a positive impact on less privileged communities worldwide.

Dec 7, 2023 • 22min
Incorporating Genetic Testing Into the Care of Patients with ALS/FTD
Dr. Gordon Smith talks with Laynie Dratch about integrating genetic testing into patient care for persons with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and frontotemporal degeneration (FTD) spectrum disorders. Read the related article in Neurology: Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org

Dec 4, 2023 • 14min
Prehospital Detection of Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke With EEG
Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Jonathan Coutinho about the accuracy of using EEG in the detection of large vessel occlusion stroke in prehospital settings. Read the related article in Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org

Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 2min
December 2023: Topics in Neurocritical Care
Dr. Karin Diserens talks about subtle clinical signs in brain-impaired individuals. Dr. David Greer discusses updated brain death guidelines. Dr. Monica Lemmon focuses on communicating neurologic prognosis. Drs. Susanne Muehlschlegel and Adeline Goss talk about prognostic language in critical neurologic illness.

Nov 30, 2023 • 40min
November Headache Series: Update on Neuromodulation
Our 2023 November Headache series wraps up with Dr. Tesha Monteith talking with Dr. Stewart Tepper about rapid developments in neuromodulation. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org

Nov 27, 2023 • 33min
November Headache Series: Update on Migraine Treatments and CGRP Inhibitors
Dr. Tesha Monteith and Dr. Peter Goadsby discuss updates on migraine treatments and the integration of CGRP inhibitors into clinical practice, including challenges in prescribing and switching prophylactic therapy. They also compare the effectiveness of G-PANs and trip tans, emphasize the importance of equitable access to treatments, and discuss reasons to be hopeful about the future of migraine treatments.

Nov 23, 2023 • 39min
November Headache Series: Update on Mechanisms of Migraine
Dr. Tesha Monteith and Dr. Messoud Ashina discuss the mechanisms of migraines, including genetic factors, estrogen and neuropeptide interactions, and the challenges of CGRP inhibitor treatment. The podcast also explores the potential of pack-up as a treatment target and highlights recent breakthroughs in migraine research.