

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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Sep 27, 2021 • 27min
Ethical Considerations in Dementia Diagnosis; Diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment
In the first part of the podcast, Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. Winston Chiong about the updated AAN Position Statement on Ethical Considerations in Dementia Diagnosis and Care. In the second segment, Dr. Gregg Day talks with Dr. Emily Edmonds about differing cognitive, biomarker, and neuropathologic trajectories in subtypes of mild cognitive impairment.

Sep 20, 2021 • 12min
Effects of Concussions on Midline Brain Structures
Dr. Alex Menze discusses the acute and chronic effects of a history of concussions with Dr. Nathan Churchill.

Sep 13, 2021 • 23min
Comparing MRI Lesions in CNS Demyelinating Disorders; Brain Processing in Patients with Migraine
In the first part of the podcast, Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Eoin Flanagan about how MRI T-2 lesion evolution differs across central nervous system demyelinating disorders. In the second segment, Dr. Teshamae Monteith talks with Dr. Gabriela Carvalho about behavioral and neuronal responses to a virtual roller coaster ride in patients with migraine.

Sep 6, 2021 • 24min
Neuroprosthesis for Anarthria; Clinical Progression of LBD
In the first part of the podcast, Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Edward Chang about the use of a neuroprosthesis for decoding speech in a paralyzed person with anarthria. In the second segment, Dr. Jeff Ratliff discusses the trajectory and magnitude of the progression of clinical features in Lewy body dementia with Dr. Elie Matar.

Sep 1, 2021 • 53min
Management of Myasthenia Gravis (September 2021 Neurology Recall)
The September 2021 replay of past episodes showcases a selection of interviews focused on the management of myasthenia gravis. The selected interviews feature Dr. Ted Burns and Dr. Stacey Clardy in conversation with Drs. Gil Wolfe, Joseph Shrager, and Pushpa Narayanaswami before closing with before closing with notes from Dr. Ted Burns on MuSK myasthenia gravis.

Aug 30, 2021 • 16min
Using RT-QuIC to Diagnose DLB; Central Hypersomnia in Multiple Sclerosis
In the first segment, Dr. Matthew Barrett talks with Dr. Simone Baiardi about using real-time quaking-induced conversion (RT-QuIC) to identify patients with Lewy body disease. In the second part of the podcast, Dr. Jeff Ratliff discusses the association of central hypersomnia and fatigue in multiple sclerosis with Dr. Anne-Laure Dubessy.

Aug 23, 2021 • 30min
Out-of-Pocket Costs for MS Drugs; Part 4 of the Thunderclap Headache Series
In the first segment, Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Daniel Hartung about whether closing the Part D coverage gap between 2010-2019 lowered patients’ out-of-pocket costs for multiple sclerosis drugs. In the second part of the podcast, Dr. Teshamae Monteith discusses sex, exercise, and other benign causes of thunderclap headache with Dr. Jonathan Smith in the final part of our four-part series on thunderclap headache.

Aug 16, 2021 • 23min
Patient Perceptions of FDA Approval; Part 3 of the Thunderclap Headache Series
In the first segment, Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Paul Ford about patient perceptions of the FDA approval process for disease modifying therapies in people living with multiple sclerosis. In the second part of the podcast, Dr. Teshamae Monteith discusses the management of cerebral aneurysm with Dr. Dileep Yavagal in the third part of our four-part series on thunderclap headache.

Aug 9, 2021 • 23min
Coma Induction in Status Epilepticus; Part 2 of the Thunderclap Headache Series
In the first segment, Dr. Halley Alexander talks with Dr. Pia De Stefano about the safety and efficacy of artificial coma induction in the treatment of status epilepticus. In the second part of the podcast, Dr. Teshamae Monteith discusses a case presentation of RCVS and clinical management with Dr. Andy Southerland and his patient, Martien Halvorson-Taylor, in the second part of our four-part series on thunderclap headache. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. CME Opportunity: Listen to this week’s Neurology® Podcast and earn 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™ by completing the online podcast quiz.

Aug 2, 2021 • 23min
Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures in Children and Adolescents; Part 1 of the Thunderclap Headache Series
In the first segment, Dr. Jon Stone talks with Dr. Anne Sofie Hansen about the spectrum and risk of psychiatric disorders in childhood-onset psychogenic nonepileptic seizures. In the second part of the podcast, Dr. Teshamae Monteith discusses ten causes of thunderclap headache and presentation with Dr. Alexandra Cocores in the first part of our four-part series on thunderclap headache. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. CME Opportunity: Listen to this week’s Neurology® Podcast and earn 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CME Credits™ by completing the online podcast quiz.