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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 29, 2025 • 22min
Ep. 155: Tardive Dyskinesia
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:
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Jun 29, 2025 • 36min
Ep.154: Senior Perspectives: Lessons Learned from Decades in Neurology
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.
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Jun 22, 2025 • 32min
Ep. 153: Preventing Burnout and Promoting Wellbeing: Individual and Institutional Strategies
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.
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Jun 15, 2025 • 24min
Ep. 152: Breaking the Burnout Cycle: EAN and EPA Collaboration
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.

Jun 8, 2025 • 27min
Ep. 151: Burnout in Neurology: Real Cases and Practical Lessons
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
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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.


