

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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Jan 10, 2022 • 21min
Association Between Location of Epilepsy Surgery and Outcomes
Dr. Halley Alexander talks with Dr. Ezequiel Gleichgerrcht about the association between the anatomical location of surgical lesions and postoperative seizure outcomes in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy.

Jan 5, 2022 • 14min
Antiseizure Medication Withdrawal in Seizure-Free Patients
Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the AAN Guideline Subcommittee’s practice advisory update on antiseizure medication withdrawal in seizure-free patients with Dr. Alison Pack.

Jan 3, 2022 • 16min
White Matter MRI Sequelae of Repetitive Head Impacts
Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. Michael Alosco about the association between antemortem FLAIR white matter hyperintensities and neuropathology in brain donors exposed to repetitive head impacts.

Jan 1, 2022 • 35min
Concussion and Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome (January 2022 Neurology Recall)
The January 2022 replay of past episodes showcases a selection of interviews regarding the diagnosis and effects of traumatic encephalopathy syndrome (TES) and concussions. This episode features Dr. Alex Menze in conversation with Dr. Robert Stern, Dr. Nathan Churchill, and Prof. Antonio Belli, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of the diagnosis and management of head trauma.

Dec 27, 2021 • 26min
70th Anniversary Interviews, Part II
Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Neurology® with Part II of a series of interviews on the history of the journal featuring editors-in-chief Drs. José Merino, Robert Gross, John Noseworthy, and Robert Griggs as well as Podcast Editors Drs. Ted Burns and Stacey Clardy.

Dec 21, 2021 • 27min
70th Anniversary Interviews, Part I
Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Neurology® with Part I of a series of interviews on the history of the journal featuring editors-in-chief Drs. José Merino, Robert Gross, John Noseworthy, and Robert Griggs as well as Podcast Editors Drs. Ted Burns and Stacey Clardy.

Dec 13, 2021 • 26min
Effectiveness of Initial Treatment for Infantile Spasms; CNS Hereditary Amyloidosis
In the first part of the podcast, Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the effectiveness of the three first line treatments for infantile spasms with Dr. Zachary Grinspan (00:51). In the second segment, Dr. Gordon Smith talks with Dr. Ricardo Taipa about the clinical manifestations, imaging results, and neuropathological findings associated with CNS involvement in hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (14:53).

Dec 6, 2021 • 31min
COVID Vaccines and Neurology Immunotherapy; Health Disparities in Stroke Interventions
In the first part of the podcast, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Avi Nath, Director of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke at the National Institutes of Health, about COVID-19 vaccines and neurology immunotherapy (00:56). In the second segment, Dr. Andy Southerland discusses disparities in the utilization of stroke interventions with Dr. Adam de Havenon (18:18).

Dec 1, 2021 • 53min
Common Issues in Stroke Management (December 2021 Neurology Recall)
The December 2021 replay of past episodes showcases a selection of interviews regarding the diagnosis and management of stroke. This episode features Dr. Andy Southerland and Will Rondeau in conversation with Drs. Seemant Chaturvedi, Lee Schwamm, Jyri Virta, and Sidsel Hastrup, offering listeners a review across the field of vascular neurology.

Nov 29, 2021 • 26min
Small Fiber Neuropathy; Representation of Women in Stroke Clinical Trials
In the first part of the podcast, Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Christopher Klein about small fiber neuropathy incidence, prevalence, longitudinal impairments, and disabilities (00:45). In the second segment, Dr. Amy Guzik discusses the representation of women in stroke clinical trials relative to the burden of disease in the population with Dr. Cheryl Carcel (16:12).