eanCast: Weekly Neurology

Moderator: Oxana Grosu (Chisinau, Moldova) Guest: Rolf-Detlef Treede (Mannheim, Germany) Prof. Treede and Dr. Grosu discuss the new ICD-11 classification of chronic pain, highlighting its significance in recognizing chronic pain as a disease in its own right. The need for this classification, its impact on clinical practice, health policy, and research, as well as the complexities surrounding nociplastic pain are highlighted. The dialogue emphasises the importance of precise coding and documentation in improving patient care and treatment outcomes.

Moderator: Simone Vigneri (Bologna, Italy) Guest: Marshall Devor (Jerusalem, Israel) This episode explores the complex clinical features and neurobiology of phantom limb pain, highlighting key mechanisms such as maladaptive plasticity, ectopic discharges, and cortical reorganization. Prof. Marshall Devor shares expert insights into current challenges and future directions in the management of this uniquely human neuropathic pain condition.

Moderator: Katarina Rukavina (Berlin, Germany) Guest: Keela Herr (Iowa City, USA) How do we recognize and manage pain in people with dementia? In this episode of EAN Cast: Weekly Neurology, Katarina Rukavina hosts Keela Herr and they talk about the impact of pain on people living with dementia, strategies for its assessment and management, and how healthcare professionals can work together with family members and carers to ensure holistic care.

EAN moderator: Anna K. Szewczyk (Lublin, Poland) Guest:Grazia Devigili (Milan, Italy) Anna K. Szewczyk and Grazia Devigili discuss Small fiber neuropathy (SFN), a broad group of conditions affecting small nerve fibers (Aδ or C). SFN is characterized by impaired pain and temperature sensation, as well as autonomic dysfunction. Its diagnosis and treatment are challenging, though recent findings on specific autoantibodies and ion channel polymorphisms offer new perspectives for understanding these forms and developing more targeted therapies.

Moderators and guests: Barbara Tettenborn (Bern, Switzerland) and Roberta Balestrino (Milan, Italy) Barbara Tettenborn and Roberta Balestrino discuss the journey of the EAN e-learning platform, eanCampus. Launched in 2022, the platform has transformed neurology education by aligning with European Training Requirements for Neurology and offering comprehensive content for all levels of experience. Discover how interactive modules, gamification, and a commitment to high-quality, peer-reviewed material have made the eanCampus a vital resource for neurologists worldwide.

Moderator: Tobias Cronberg (Lund, Sweden) Guest: Andrea Rossetti (Lausanne, Switzerland) In this episode, Cronberg speaks with Rossetti about the role of EEG in the neuro ICU, with a focus on prognostication and monitoring in critically ill patients. They explore clinical applications, organizational differences across countries, and the value—and limitations—of continuous EEG, spot EEG, and emerging AI tools.

Moderator: Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland) Guest: Federico Semeraro (Bologna, Italy)

A video version of this episode is available on the eanCampus. In this episode, Vlad speaks with Mentor Gilhus and Mentee Szabó-Mathe about their experiences as a mentor-mentee pair in the EAN Mentorship Programme, reflecting on cultural differences, career transitions, and the value of cross-border professional support. Are you interested in joining the EAN Mentorship Programme? Mentors can apply all year long; Mentees can apply each year from July-September 15. If you would like to get some more insights, you can check out all our articles on the EAN Mentorship Programme.

EAN Moderator: Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria) Guest: Tobias Cronberg (Lund, Sweden) In this episode, Cronberg joins Berger to discuss the evolving role of hypothermia in neurointensive care, particularly after cardiac arrest. Drawing from large clinical trials and real-world cases, they explore why hypothermia is falling out of favour and what this means for neurologists and emergency care.

Moderator: Roberta Balestrino (Milan, Italy) Guest: Richard Dodel (Essen, Germany) A video version of this episode is available on the eanCampus. In this episode, Dodel joins Balestrino to explore the social and economic burden of neurological disorders, highlighting findings from the EAN-led COIN (Cost of Illness in Neurology) project. They discuss why diseases like headaches and multiple sclerosis carry some of the highest costs and what this means for healthcare systems across Europe.