

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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Apr 26, 2021 • 21min
Long Term Effects of Cholinesterase Inhibitors
Dr. Jeff Burns speaks with Prof. Maria Eriksdotter about whether cholinesterase inhibitors are associated with slower cognitive decline and decreased mortality risk.

Apr 22, 2021 • 14min
SPECIAL REPORT: Update on the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine and Blood Clot Risk
Dr. Derek Stitt speaks with FDA Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research Director Dr. Peter Marks about cases of thrombosis after the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, potential risk factors, and suggestions for patient care.

Apr 19, 2021 • 31min
Chronic Immune Sensory Polyradiculopathy
Dr. Ted Burns talks with Drs. P. James B. Dyck and Shahar Shelly about clinical, neurophysiological, and pathological features of CISP-plus in comparison to CISP.

Apr 12, 2021 • 25min
COVID-19 Health Disparities
Dr. Jason Crowell discusses racial and ethnic health disparities exacerbated by COVID-19 with Drs. Leo Lopez III and Louis Hart.

Apr 5, 2021 • 28min
Financial COIs in Neurology Journals; Direct to Consumer Alzheimer's Testing
In the first segment, Dr. Stacey Clardy talks to Jade Smith about financial conflicts of interest of authors published in high-impact neurology journals. In the second part of the podcast, Dr. Jason Crowell speaks with Dr. Emily Largent about potential advancements and ethical challenges associated with blood testing for Alzheimer disease.

Apr 1, 2021 • 53min
Updates in Epilepsy (Neurology Recall April 2021)
This month's replay of past episodes features four segments in which Dr. Fábio Nascimento discusses the diagnosis and management of epilepsy with Drs. Elizabeth Thiele, Helen Cross, Orrin Devinsky, and Atul Maheshwari. For discussion questions for your next journal club talk, go here.

Mar 29, 2021 • 33min
Seizure Frequency and Treatment During Pregnancy; Genetic Testing in Epileptic Encephalopathy
In the first segment, Dr. Halley Alexander speaks with Dr. Page Pennell about seizure frequency and treatment during pregnancy. In the second part of the podcast, Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Elizabeth Emma Palmer about genetic testing in epileptic encephalopathy. Access resources for clinicians and families with information on when to consider genetic testing for epilepsy, what tests are available, and what their advantages or limitations may be.

Mar 22, 2021 • 29min
Bimagrumab in Inclusion Body Myositis
Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Anthony Amato about bimagrumab in sporadic inclusion body myositis.

Mar 15, 2021 • 29min
Occipital Neuralgia; Are we ready for gene testing in Parkinson’s?
In the first segment, Dr. Teshamae Monteith talks with Dr. Paul Mathew on the prevalence of occipital neuralgia at a community hospital-based headache clinic. In the second part of the podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Ratliff talks with Drs. Lola Cook and Roy Alcalay about genetic testing for Parkinson disease.

Mar 10, 2021 • 22min
Prolonged Unconsciousness in COVID-19
Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. Wilson Abdo about prolonged unconsciousness in COVID-19.