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Official neurology podcast of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN). Expert talks on general neurology, stroke, dementia, epilepsy & many more. New episodes every Monday. For neurology residents, clinicians & researchers. A resource for continuing medical education and lifelong learning.
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Jun 3, 2025 • 26min
Ep. 150: Is Burnout a Mental Disorder? Insights from Neurology and Psychiatry
In this thought-provoking episode di Liberto is joined by Cuffaro and Gurrea Salas as they explore the complex question: Is burnout a mental disorder? and bring cross-disciplinary insights from their respective fields. Together, they unpack the neurologic
Moderator: Giovanni di Liberto (Lausanne, Switzerland)Guests: David Gurrea Salas (Windisch, Switzerland), Luca Cuffaro (Milano, Italy)
In this thought-provoking episode di Liberto is joined by Cuffaro and Gurrea Salas as they explore the complex question: Is burnout a mental disorder? and bring cross-disciplinary insights from their respective fields. Together, they unpack the neurological and psychological dimensions of burnout, its clinical recognition, and what it means for diagnosis and treatment. Tune in for a nuanced discussion bridging science, mental health, and real-world implications.
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May 25, 2025 • 26min
Ep. 149: Normal pressure hydrocephalus
Moderator: Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland)
Guest: Per Kristian Eide (Oslo, Norway)
In this episode, moderator Marian Galovich and guest Per Kristian Eide delve into the often overlooked but highly treatable condition of normal pressure hydrocephalus
Moderator: Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland)Guest: Per Kristian Eide (Oslo, Norway)In this episode, moderator Marian Galovich and guest Per Kristian Eide delve into the often overlooked but highly treatable condition of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). Together, they explore the key clinical features of NPH, including its characteristic triad of symptoms, how to differentiate it from other neurodegenerative disorders, and the latest advancements in diagnostic approaches and surgical treatment options such as shunt placement.eanCampus access for Associate Members: If you are a member of a National Neurological Society in Europe, you are most likely already an Associate Member of the EAN and have an account for the eanCampus. If you have provided your email address to your National Neurological Society, it should already be in our database. Here is how you can access the eanCampus as an Associate Member:Enter the eanCampusClick on the Log In ButtonLog in with your MyEAN credentials and make use of the ‘forgot password’-functionality if necessaryIf you have trouble logging in, please get in contact with our Membership department (membership@ean.org) to cross-check if you are listed as an Associate Member to get access to eanCampus.

May 18, 2025 • 21min
Ep. 148: Ultrasound-Guided Botulinum Toxin Injection in Dystonia
Moderator: Nihat Mustafayev (Istanbul, Türkiye)
Guest: Dr Anna Castagna (Milano, Italy)
This episode explains how ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections are performed in patients with dystonia. Mustafayev and Castagna discuss who benefits most fr
Moderator: Nihat Mustafayev (Istanbul, Türkiye)Guest: Dr Anna Castagna (Milano, Italy) This episode explains how ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections are performed in patients with dystonia. Mustafayev and Castagna discuss who benefits most from this method and why it is considered a safe and effective approach in clinical practice.eanCampus access for Associate Members: If you are a member of a National Neurological Society in Europe, you are most likely already an Associate Member of the EAN and have an account for the eanCampus. If you have provided your email address to your National Neurological Society, it should already be in our database. Here is how you can access the eanCampus as an Associate Member:1. Enter the eanCampus2. Click on the Log In Button3. Log in with your MyEAN credentials and make use of the ‘forgot password’-functionality if necessaryIf you have trouble logging in, please get in contact with our Membership department (membership@ean.org) to cross-check if you are listed as an Associate Member to get access to eanCampus.

May 11, 2025 • 31min
Ep. 147: Basic Immunology in Rare CNS Disorders
Moderator: Gianmarco Abbadessa (Naples, Italy)
Guest: Heinz Wiendl (Muenster, Germany)
In this episode, Abbadessa and Wiendl delve into the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of rare CNS autoimmune disorders, examining the intricate immune mechanisms that
Moderator: Gianmarco Abbadessa (Naples, Italy)Guest: Heinz Wiendl (Muenster, Germany)Moderator: Gianmarco Abbadessa (Naples, Italy)Guest: Heinz Wiendl (Muenster, Germany)In this episode, Abbadessa and Wiendl delve into the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of rare CNS autoimmune disorders, examining the intricate immune mechanisms that underpin these conditions. Wiendl emphasized the crucial role that a deeper understanding of these processes plays in shaping therapeutic strategies. They explored the distinctive features of disorders such as NMO, MOGAD, autoimmune encephalitis, and immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated neurological diseases, discussing how these differences guide the selection of targeted treatments.eanCampus access for Associate Members: If you are a member of a National Neurological Society in Europe, you are most likely already an Associate Member of the EAN and have an account for the eanCampus. If you have provided your email address to your National Neurological Society, it should already be in our database. Here is how you can access the eanCampus as an Associate Member:1. Enter the eanCampus2. Click on the Log In Button3. Log in with your MyEAN credentials and make use of the ‘forgot password’-functionality if necessaryIf you have trouble logging in, please get in contact with our Membership department (membership@ean.org) to cross-check if you are listed as an Associate Member to get access to eanCampus.

May 4, 2025 • 28min
Ep. 146: Importance of brain donation in neurodegenerative diseases
Ean Moderator: Yıldız Değirmenci (Istanbul, Türkiye)
Guest: Didem Öz (Izmir, Türkiye)
In this episode, Değirmenci and Öz discuss the vital importance of brain donation in understanding and treating neurodegenerative diseases. They also highlight the Tu
Ean Moderator: Yıldız Değirmenci (Istanbul, Türkiye)Guest: Didem Öz (Izmir, Türkiye)In this episode, Değirmenci and Öz discuss the vital importance of brain donation in understanding and treating neurodegenerative diseases. They also highlight the Turquoise Outreach Project—a meaningful initiative that builds bridges between the community and dementia research, promoting awareness, inclusion, and progress.eanCampus access for Associate Members: If you are a member of a National Neurological Society in Europe, you are most likely already an Associate Member of the EAN and have an account for the eanCampus. If you have provided your email address to your National Neurological Society, it should already be in our database. Here is how you can access the eanCampus as an Associate Member:1. Enter the eanCampus2. Click on the Log In Button3. Log in with your MyEAN credentials and make use of the ‘forgot password’-functionality if necessaryIf you have trouble logging in, please get in contact with our Membership department (membership@ean.org) to cross-check if you are listed as an Associate Member to get access to eanCampus.

Apr 27, 2025 • 20min
Ep. 145: Why Should Neurologists Care About the World Dance Day?
Moderator: Alicia Gonzalez Martinez (Madrid, Spain)
Guests: Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria), Julia Polai (Innsbruck, Austria)
In this episode for World Dance Day, Gonzales Martinez discusses the physical, emotional, and neurological benefits of dancing w
Moderator: Alicia Gonzalez Martinez (Madrid, Spain)Guests: Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria), Julia Polai (Innsbruck, Austria)In this episode for World Dance Day, Gonzales Martinez discusses the physical, emotional, and neurological benefits of dancing with neurologist Berger, and dancer and patient Polai. They emphasize its therapeutic potential for people with neurological conditions and highlight how dance engages multiple brain functions and fosters social connection, making it a valuable tool for both patients and healthcare professionals.eanCampus access for Associate Members: If you are a member of a National Neurological Society in Europe, you are most likely already an Associate Member of the EAN and have an account for the eanCampus. If you have provided your email address to your National Neurological Society, it should already be in our database. Here is how you can access the eanCampus as an Associate Member:1. Enter the eanCampus2. Click on the Log In Button3. Log in with your MyEAN credentials and make use of the ‘forgot password’-functionality if necessaryIf you have trouble logging in, please get in contact with our Membership department (membership@ean.org) to cross-check if you are listed as an Associate Member to get access to eanCampus.

Apr 20, 2025 • 19min
Ep. 144: New Methods to Identify Larger Structural Variants
Moderator: Maria Judit Molnar (Budapest, Hungary)
Guest: Arianna Tucci (London, UK)
In this episode Molnar hosts Tucci as they explore how advancements in short- and long-read sequencing technologies are revolutionizing the diagnosis of neurogenetic diso
Moderator: Maria Judit Molnar (Budapest, Hungary)Guest: Arianna Tucci (London, UK)In this episode Molnar hosts Tucci as they explore how advancements in short- and long-read sequencing technologies are revolutionizing the diagnosis of neurogenetic disorders by uncovering genetic variants previously missed by traditional methods.eanCampus access for Associate Members: If you are a member of a National Neurological Society in Europe, you are most likely already an Associate Member of the EAN and have an account for the eanCampus. If you have provided your email address to your National Neurological Society, it should already be in our database. Here is how you can access the eanCampus as an Associate Member:1. Enter the eanCampus2. Click on the Log In Button3. Log in with your MyEAN credentials and make use of the ‘forgot password’-functionality if necessaryIf you have trouble logging in, please get in contact with our Membership department (membership@ean.org) to cross-check if you are listed as an Associate Member to get access to eanCampus.

Apr 13, 2025 • 22min
Ep. 143: Novel Aspects of Repeat Expansions in Disease
Moderator: Francesca Magrinelli (London, UK)Guest: Andrea Cortese (London, UK)Join Magrinelli as she interviews Cortese about recent developments in the diagnosis and management of repeat expansion disorders, including diseases caused by repeats in non-coding genomic regions.eanCampus access for Associate Members: If you are a member of a National Neurological Society in Europe, you are most likely aleady an Associate Member of the EAN and have an account for the eanCampus. If you have provided your email address to your National Neurological Society, it should already be in our database. Here is how you can access the eanCampus as an Associate Member:1. Enter the eanCampus2. Click on the Log In Button3. Log in with your MyEAN credentials and make use of the ‘forgot password’-functionality if necessaryIf you have trouble logging in, please get in contact with our Membership department (membership@ean.org) to cross-check if you are listed as an Associate Member to get access to eanCampus.

Apr 6, 2025 • 30min
Ep. 142: Papers of the Month: Mismatch Repair & DNA Expansion in Huntington’s Disease
Moderator: Jean-Marc Burgunder (Guemligen, Switzerland)Guest: Sandrine Humbert (Paris, France)In this week's episode, Burgunder and Humbert discuss the intriguing phenomenon of somatic expansion—the further increase of CAG repeat numbers in the gene involved in Huntington’s disease, particularly in the striatum. They explore the molecular mechanisms behind this process, as addressed in two recent research papers.Please find here the papers discussed in this episode: Long somatic DNA-repeat expansion drives neurodegeneration in Huntington’s diseaseand Distinct mismatch-repair complex genes set neuronal CAG-repeat expansion rate to drive selective pathogenesis in HD mice.eanCampus access for Associate Members: If you are a member of a National Neurological Society in Europe, you are most likely aleady an Associate Member of the EAN and have an account for the eanCampus. If you have provided your email address to your National Neurological Society, it should already be in our database. Here is how you can access the eanCampus as an Associate Member:1. Enter the eanCampus2. Click on the Log In Button3. Log in with your MyEAN credentials and make use of the ‘forgot password’-functionality if necessaryIf you have trouble logging in, please get in contact with our Membership department (membership@ean.org) to cross-check if you are listed as an Associate Member to get access to eanCampus.

Mar 30, 2025 • 19min
Ep. 141: Sodium Valproate in Men
EAN moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Tony Marson (Liverpool, UK)
In this special episode, Tettenborn and Marson discuss sodium valproate treatment for epilepsy, focusing on its use in men. They try to deemphasize the potenti
EAN moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)Guest: Tony Marson (Liverpool, UK)In this special episode, Tettenborn and Marson discuss sodium valproate treatment for epilepsy, focusing on its use in men. They try to deemphasize the potential risks of reduced fertility and the lately published potential neurodevelopmental effects on children born to men taking the drug, while also addressing the challenges in balancing treatment effectiveness and safety.