

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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Nov 23, 2020 • 19min
Neural correlates of sign language production
Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Jennifer Shum about her paper on neural correlates of sign language production.

Nov 16, 2020 • 32min
Language, Words, and Neurology; Apathy and ICDs in Parkinson’s Disease
In the first segment, Dr. Jason Crowell speaks with Dr. Martha Barnette of the 'A Way with Words' podcast about language, words, and neurology. In the second part of the podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Ratliff talks with Dr. Bonnie Scott about her paper on apathy and impulse control disorders in Parkinson disease.

Nov 15, 2020 • 30min
SPECIAL REPORT: Changing Neurology Education
Dr. Ima Ebong and Dr. Eseosa Ighodaro discuss the changes in neurology education surrounding racial disparities. https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/blog/breakingnews/pages/post.aspx?PostID=1012

Nov 9, 2020 • 22min
Effect of escitalopram on CSF Aβ; Neural effects of oxytocin in FTD
In the first segment, Dr. Jeff Burns talks with Dr. Yvette Sheline about her paper on the Effect of escitalopram on CSF Aβ. In the second part of the podcast, Dr. Stacey Clardy speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Finger about her article on the neural effects of oxytocin on frontotemporal dementia, also from this week’s issue. 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.

Nov 3, 2020 • 21min
Predicting Treatment Response in Generalized Epilepsy
Dr. Derek Bauer talks with Dr. Christoph Beier about his paper on predicting treatment response in generalized epilepsy. 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.

Nov 1, 2020 • 39min
Stroke Basics (Neurology Recall November 2020)
This month's replay of past episodes features talks to help with the basics of treatment and prevention of stroke. This month highlights 2 segments featuring Dr. Dan Ackerman talking with Dr. Andrew Southerland, in a comprehensive talk on the care of stroke patients.

Oct 26, 2020 • 20min
Blood tests for Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Jeff Burns speaks with Dr. Michael Weiner about his New York Times article on blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease. Read the article here: https://nyti.ms/3cKheMW.

Oct 19, 2020 • 28min
Super-refractory status epilepticus; Neurologic sequela in sledding athletes
In the first segment, Dr. Jeffrey Ratliff talks with Dr. Elizabeth Matthews about her paper on super-refractory status epilepticus. In the second part of the podcast, Dr. Jason Crowell speaks with Matthew Futterman about hit New York Times article on neurologic sequela in sledding athletes. Read the NYT article here: https://nyti.ms/3mNBlhE. 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.

Oct 16, 2020 • 49min
Spotlight on CRISPR (Neurology Recall Special Report)
In honor of the recent Nobel Prize award for chemistry awarded to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna for their discovery of the CRISPR/Cas9 genetic scissors. This episode highlights past coverage of CRISPR, starting with Dr. Ted Burns talking with Eric Olson, from the 2016 Annual Meeting. Dr. Jason Crowell focuses his discussion with Dr. Heidi Ledford on CRISPR babies and what's needed to make gene editing safe, from August 2019. From May 6th, 2019, Dr. Jason Crowell speaks with Pam Belluck of the NYT on gene editing and CRISPR. Finally, we highlight a December 2018 episode where Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Josephine Johnston of the Hastings Center on the ethical and philosophical implications of gene editing.

Oct 12, 2020 • 26min
Diagnosing arm tremor; Extracellular matrix protein in cervical artery dissection
In the first segment, Dr. Jeffrey Ratliff speaks with Dr. A.M. Madelein van der Stouwe about her Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry article on diagnosing arm tremor. Read the article here: https://bit.ly/3iETrQD. In the second part of the podcast, Dr. Andrew Southerland talks with Dr. Michael Knoflach and Dr. Lukas Mayer about their paper discussing extracellular matrix protein in cervical artery dissection. 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.