eanCast: Weekly Neurology

Moderator: Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland) Guest: Max Hilz (Erlangen, Germany) A video version of this episode is available on the eanCampus. In this episode, Galovic welcomes Hilz to discuss the science behind autogenic training, a self-guided relaxation technique rooted in neurophysiology. Hilz explains how it helps regulate autonomic function, reduce stress, and support patients with neurological and functional disorders.

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) Guest: Aviv Weinstein (Ariel, Israel) A video version of this episode is available on the eanCampus. In this second July episode of eanCast, Tettenborn and Weinstein explore the cognitive and emotional impact of excessive smartphone and social media use—especially in children and adolescents. From memory and attention deficits to structural brain changes, the conversation offers insights into healthy digital habits and how to protect brain health across the lifespan.

Moderator: Yıldız Değirmenci (Istanbul, Türkiye) Guest: Amelia Hursey (Kent, United Kingdom) A video version of this episode is available on the eanCampus. In this episode, Değirmenci speaks with Amelia Hursey, Strategic Director of Parkinson’s Europe, about why patient voices matter in research, advocacy, and care. Together, they explore how clinicians and communities can better support people living with Parkinson’s.

Moderator: Alessandro Tessitore (Naples, Italy) Guest: Francesca Morgante (London, United Kingdom) In this episode Tessitore and Morgante discuss the diagnosis, causes, and management of tardive dyskinesia, highlighting its clinical features, treatment strategies, and the importance of awareness among neurologists. The conversation emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and the need for early recognition to improve patient outcomes. This podcast episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Teva. 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 eanCampus Click on the Log In Button Log in with your MyEAN credentials and make use of the ‘forgot password’-functionality if necessary If 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.

Moderator: Alice Accorroni (Geneva, Switzerland) Guest: Jana Midelfart-Hoff (Bergen, Norway) Guest: Andrea Fiorillo (Naples, Italy) In this episode, Accorroni is joined by Midelfart-Hoff and Fiorillo, who share their personal experiences with burnout as senior neurologists and discuss long-term strategies for resilience. Together, they reflect on how attitudes toward mental health in medicine have changed over the past 20 years, emphasizing why both individual contributions and systemic support are essential for transforming the culture around clinicians' well-being and building sustainable careers in neurology. 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 eanCampus Click on the Log In Button Log in with your MyEAN credentials and make use of the ‘forgot password’-functionality if necessary If 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.

Moderator: Nina Vashchenko (EAN Liaison Officer) Guest: Paul Boon (EAN Past President) Guest: Alice Accorroni (EAN RRFS Representative to the Board) In this episode of eanCast Vashchenko, Boon and Accorroni discuss evidence-based strategies to prevent physician burnout — both individually and institutionally. Accoroni and Boon, share insights from both early-career and leadership perspectives on promoting wellbeing in neurology. 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 eanCampus Click on the Log In Button Log in with your MyEAN credentials and make use of the ‘forgot password’-functionality if necessary If 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.

In this episode González Martinez together with Toscano and Toparlak explores how collaboration between neurology and psychiatry helps combat clinician burnout, highlighting insights from the EAN Task Force on Wellbeing and the EPA, with discussions on me Moderator: Alicia González Martinez (Madrid, Span)Guests: Süreyya Melike Toparlak (Oxford, United Kingdom), Antonio Toscano (Messina, Italy)In this episode González Martinez together with Toscano and Toparlak explores how collaboration between neurology and psychiatry helps combat clinician burnout, highlighting insights from the EAN Task Force on Wellbeing and the EPA, with discussions on mental health challenges, interdisciplinary solutions, and the role of technology.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.

In this episode, Accorroni, Grneva, and de Visser explore burnout in neurology through real-life stories and insights. They discuss its impact across career stages, key causes like workload and gender inequality, and share strategies for individual and sy Moderator: Alice Accorroni (Geneva, Switzerland)Guests: Margarita Grneva (Ljubljana, Slovenia), Marianne de Visser (Beets, The Netherlands) In this episode, Accorroni, Grneva, and de Visser explore the impact of burnout in neurology through real-life stories and personal insights. They discuss how burnout affects professionals at every career stage, explore key contributing factors such as excessive workload and gender inequality, and share practical strategies for both individual resilience and systemic change—highlighting the urgent need for a cultural shift within the field. Please find recommended articles here: Education Research: Burnout and Perception of Value in a Cross-Section of Neurology Residency Program DirectorsBurnout in Practicing Neurologists: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisEducation Research: Impact of Burnout on Neurology Residents and Research Fellows in Europe 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.

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. 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 necessary

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.