

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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Aug 28, 2023 • 16min
An Updated Round Table Discussion on FND: How and Why Does FND Occur?
In the second episode of our three-part series, Prof. Jon Stone talks with Drs. Selma Aybek, David Perez, and Sarah Lidstone about how and why FND occurs. Related Links: FND Society at fndsociety.org FND guide for patients at neurosymptoms.org FND Hope at fndhope.org Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for associated article links. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Aug 24, 2023 • 27min
Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension
Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Wouter Schievink about what spontaneous intracranial hypotension is and why it's commonly misdiagnosed. Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for additional podcasts and associated article links.

Aug 21, 2023 • 9min
Using Brain Network Mapping in Lesion-Related Epilepsy
Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Frederic Schaper about lesion-related epilepsy mapping to specific brain networks. Read the related article in JAMA Neurology. Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for additional podcasts and associated article links.

Aug 17, 2023 • 22min
A Neurologist's Experience as a Patient with ALS
Dr. Gordon Smith talks with Dr. Ajay Sampat about his journey of being a neurologist and getting diagnosed with ALS at 36. Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for additional podcasts and associated article links.

Aug 14, 2023 • 24min
Autoimmune Encephalitis Series: Expanding the Differential
In the third episode of a four-part series on autoimmune encephalitis, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Drs. Eoin Flanagan and Grace Gombolay about a practical approach to testing for auto antibodies and autoimmune encephalitis. Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for additional podcasts and associated article links.

Aug 10, 2023 • 22min
Autoimmune Encephalitis Series: A Rationale Approach to Diagnostics and Interpretation
In the second episode of a four-part series on autoimmune encephalitis, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Drs. Sarosh Irani and John Soltys about a practical approach to testing for auto antibodies and autoimmune encephalitis. Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for additional podcasts and associated article links.

Aug 7, 2023 • 24min
Autoimmune Encephalitis Series: Advancing the Science
In the first episode of a four-part series on autoimmune encephalitis, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Josep Dalmau about relevant updates on autoimmune encephalitis, ongoing/upcoming clinical trials, and so much more. Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for additional podcasts and associated article links.

Aug 3, 2023 • 19min
An Updated Round Table Discussion on FND: Diagnosis of FND and New Phenotypes
Experts discuss the positive diagnostic approach to Functional Movement Disorder, the evolution of diagnosing Functional Neurological Disorders, complexities of diagnosing FND with chronic pain, and the significance of a team-based approach in managing FND.

Aug 2, 2023 • 1h 30min
August 2023 Neurology Recall: Functional Neurologic Disorders
The August 2023 replay of past episodes showcases four interviews on functional neurologic disorders with Prof. Jon Stone. The episode begins with an interview by Prof. Jon Stone and Dr. Tamara Pringsheim with Wall Street Journal columnist Julie Jargon about the increased incidence of teen girls presenting with physical tics. The Recall episode continues with an interview with Drs. Tamara Pringsheim and Davide Martino about the latest updates on those functional tics and new diagnostic criteria. The third interview is with Dr. Tjerk Lagrand about how the diagnosis of functional seizures affects health care costs. The August Recall concludes with Dr. Mahinda Yogarajah about the importance of diagnosing and not misdiagnosing functional neurologic disorders. Related Podcast Links: Tik Tok Tics - https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/21928034 Functional Tic Update - https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/26601993 Health Care Utilization in FND - https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/25624821 Economic Cost of Functional Neurologic Disorders - https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/27225606 Related Article Links: How Teens Recovered from the 'Tik Tok Tics' - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/13/health/tiktok-tics-gender-tourettes.html Economic Cost of Functional Neurologic Disorders: A Systematic Review: https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2023/06/20/WNL.0000000000207388

Jul 31, 2023 • 14min
AAN President Elect Testified Before House Subcommittee on New Alzheimer Treatment
Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Natalia Rost about her experience speaking before the House of Representatives on the approval of lecanemab for the treatment of early Alzheimer disease. Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for associated article links. This episode was sponsored by the ExTINGUISH Trial for NMDAR Encephalitis: Call 844-4BRAIN5 to refer patients.


