Neurology® Podcast

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Messoud Ashina about the biology of PACAP, its significance in relation to migraines, and its potential as a novel therapeutic approach. Read the related article in The New England Journal of Medicine. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Amy Gelfand talks with Dr. Matthew Bender about the possible association between glymphatic outflow and extent of transverse sinus stenosis in patients with intracranial hypertension. Read the related article in Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. David Perez talks with Dr. Glenn Nielsen about the effectiveness of physiotherapy in treating functional motor disorder and to determine the best approach for physiotherapy treatment. Read the related article in The Lancet.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Mary Schroth about the revised SMA recommendations, treatment options available, treatment outcomes, and the future of SMA research and care. Read the related article in Neurology: Clinical Practice.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

The September 2024 recall features previously posted Neurology Minute episodes by Dr. Alison Christy, focusing on Women in History Minutes. Dr. Christy has curated an outstanding series highlighting numerous women and their significant contributions to the field of neurology. In honor of Women in Medicine Month, we’ve compiled some of the best moments from her series to celebrate these remarkable pioneers. Tune in to celebrate the remarkable contributions of these women and their lasting impact on the medical field. Mary Putnam Jacobi Eliska Klimkova-Deutschova Dorothy Russell Louise Eisenhardt Rita Levi Montalcini Sarah McNutt Augsta Dejerine-Klumpke Forence Rena Sabin Kinuko Suzuki Marian Molly Putnam Ema Gibbs Mary Broadfoot Walker Isabelle Rapin Mary Spink and Alice Bennett Marie Joubert Mary Anne Guggenheim   Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Gregg Day talks with Dr. Sebastian Palmqvist about the use of blood biomarkers to streamline the diagnostic workup and treatment of Alzheimer disease. Read the related article in JAMA. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. Calum Alexander Hamilton about the importance of tracking and managing patients with MCI, especially those with Lewy body pathology.  Read the related article in Neurology.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.  

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Nicola de Souza about neuropsychological profiles of deployment-related mild traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder among service members and veterans. Read the related article in Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. Daniel Weintraub about the long-term dementia risk in Parkinson disease using data from two large, ongoing, prospective, observational studies. Read the related article in Neurology.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. Eduardo De Pablo-Fernández about the strengths of DAT imaging in diagnosing patients with Parkinsonian disorders. Read the related article in Neurology.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Dan Ackerman talks with Dr. Luciano A. Sposato about the topic of embolic stroke of undetermined source and the controversies surrounding cardiac monitoring and anticoagulation.  Read the related article in Neurology.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Dan Ackerman talks with Dr. Gaspard Gerschenfeld about the efficacy and safety of both thrombolytics in patients with large ischemic core. Read the related article in Neurology.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Colin Hoy about the concept of prodromal Parkinson disease and the ethical considerations surrounding its diagnosis. Read the related article in Neurology.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

The August 2024 recall showcases four previously posted episodes on the topic of Multiple Sclerosis. In the first episode, Dr. Géraldine Androdias discusses the impact of immune checkpoint inhibitors on multiple sclerosis. The episode leads into Dr. Bob Fox discussing the relationship between sNfL levels and radiologic activity in multiple sclerosis. In the third episode, Dr. Ellen Iacobaeus discusses the clinical characteristics of late-onset multiple sclerosis. The last episode leads into a conversation with Dr. Riley Bove discussing navigating family planning and pregnancy in patients with multiple sclerosis. Article Links: Impact of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors on the Course of Multiple Sclerosis Temporal Relationship Between Serum Neurofilament Light Chain and Radiologic Disease Activity in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Characteristics and Long-Term Outcomes of Late-Onset Multiple Sclerosis: A Swedish Nationwide Study Multiple Sclerosis and Family Planning: A Survey Study of the Patient Exper

Dr. Halley Alexander talks with Dr. Kimford J. Meador about perinatal exposure to anti-seizure medications and its effects on creativity and executive function in children. Read the related article in Neurology.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.  

Dr. Matthew Barrett talks with Dr. Michael S. Okun about the caution and deliberation needed in understanding Parkinson disease biomarkers. Read the related viewpoint piece in JAMA Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Lidia Moura about the implications of large language models (LLMs) for neurologic care. Read the related article in Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Drs. Michael R. Wilson and John Pluvinage about their discovery of anti-CD320 antibodies in patients with neurologic manifestations of B12 deficiency and discuss the potential implications for diagnosis and treatment.  Read the related article in Science.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Campbell Le Heron about the association of clinical and neurocognitive factors with apathy in patients with Parkinson disease. Read the related article in Neurology.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Justin  Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Andrew McKeon about the topic of autoimmune neurology, specifically focusing on the antibody CAMKV and its association with autoimmune encephalitis.  Read the related article in Annals of Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.