Neurology® Podcast

The September 2023 Neurology Recall showcases five dynamic interviews about ALS. The episode begins with a discussion about the strategic plan for ALS from the NINDS with Dr. Walter Korshetz. This episode features conversations with Drs. Ruben P.A. van Eijk-3 and Jordi van Unnik on simulation based interim analysis of ALS clinical trials followed by an interview with Dr. Emily Plowman on respiratory strength training (RST) programs in individuals with ALS. The episode continues with an interview with Dr. Suma Babu on the approved treatment for ALS associated with a mutation in the SOD1 gene. This month's Recall concludes with a conversation with Dr. Ajay Sampat on his story of being a neurologist diagnosed with ALS. Related Articles: Development and Evaluation of a Simulation-Based Algorithm to Optimize the Planning of Interim Analyses for Clinical Trials in ALS Respiratory Strength Training in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis  FDA Approves Treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Associated With a Mutation i

In the fourth episode of a four-part series on autoimmune encephalitis, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Maarten Titulaer about the importance of longitudinal care for autoimmune encephalitis. Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for additional podcasts and associated article links.

In the second episode of our three-part series, Prof. Jon Stone talks with Drs. Selma Aybek, David Perez, and Sarah Lidstone about how and why FND occurs. Associated Links: FND Society at fndsociety.org FND guide for patients at neurosymptoms.org FND Hope at fndhope.org Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for associated article links.

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Wouter Schievink about what spontaneous intracranial hypotension is and why it's commonly misdiagnosed.  Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for additional podcasts and associated article links.

Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Frederic Schaper about lesion-related epilepsy mapping to specific brain networks.  Read the related article in JAMA Neurology.  Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for additional podcasts and associated article links.

Dr. Gordon Smith talks with Dr. Ajay Sampat about his journey of being a neurologist and getting diagnosed with ALS at 36. Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for additional podcasts and associated article links.  

In the third episode of a four-part series on autoimmune encephalitis, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Drs. Eoin Flanagan and Grace Gombolay about a practical approach to testing for auto antibodies and autoimmune encephalitis. Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for additional podcasts and associated article links.

In the second episode of a four-part series on autoimmune encephalitis, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Drs. Sarosh Irani and John Soltys about a practical approach to testing for auto antibodies and autoimmune encephalitis. Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for additional podcasts and associated article links.  

In the first episode of a four-part series on autoimmune encephalitis, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Josep Dalmau about relevant updates on autoimmune encephalitis, ongoing/upcoming clinical trials, and so much more. Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for additional podcasts and associated article links.

In this first episode of our three-part series, Prof. Jon Stone talks with Drs. Selma Aybek, David Perez, and Sarah Lidstone about FND diagnosis and exploring new phenotypes. Associated Links: FND Society at fndsociety.org FND guide for patients at neurosymptoms.org FND Hope at fndhope.org Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for associated article links. This episode was sponsored by the ExTINGUISH Trial for NMDAR Encephalitis: Call 844-4BRAIN5 to refer patients.

The August 2023 replay of past episodes showcases four interviews on functional neurologic disorders with Prof. Jon Stone. The episode begins with an interview by Prof. Jon Stone and Dr. Tamara Pringsheim with Wall Street Journal columnist Julie Jargon about the increased incidence of teen girls presenting with physical tics. The Recall episode continues with an interview with Drs. Tamara Pringsheim and Davide Martino about the latest updates on those functional tics and new diagnostic criteria. The third interview is with Dr. Tjerk Lagrand about how the diagnosis of functional seizures affects health care costs. The August Recall concludes with Dr. Mahinda Yogarajah about the importance of diagnosing and not misdiagnosing functional neurologic disorders.   Related Podcast Links: Tik Tok Tics - https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/21928034 Functional Tic Update - https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/26601993 Health Care Utilization in FND - https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/2562

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Natalia Rost about her experience speaking before the House of Representatives on the approval of lecanemab for the treatment of early Alzheimer disease. Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for associated article links. This episode was sponsored by the ExTINGUISH Trial for NMDAR Encephalitis: Call 844-4BRAIN5 to refer patients.

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Amel Karaa about the use of elamipretide in participants with genetically confirmed primary mitochondrial myopathies. Read the related article in Neurology.  Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for associated article links.

Dr. Gordon Smith talks with Dr. Hoda Abdel-Hamid about the recent FDA approval for the first ever gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for associated article links.

Dr. Kathryn Nevel talks with Dr. Ingo Mellinghoff about how vorasidenib improved progression-free survival in patients with Isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH)–mutant grade 2 gliomas. Read the related article in The New England Journal of Medicine. Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for associated article links.

Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Prof. Jacob Elberg to provide neurologists with an insight into what goes on behind the scenes for patient-assistance programs.  Read the related article in The New England Journal of Medicine.  Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for associated article links.

Dr. Dan Ackerman talks with Dr. Thanh Nguyen about whether dual antiplatelet therapy is noninferior to intravenous thrombolysis among patients with minor nondisabling acute ischemic stroke. Read the related article in JAMA. Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for associated article links. This episode was sponsored by the ExTINGUISH Trial for NMDAR Encephalitis: Call 844-4BRAIN5 to refer patients.

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Jonathan Graff-Radford about everything we need to know about corticobasal syndrome.  Read the related article in Neurology.  Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for associated article links. This episode was sponsored by the ExTINGUISH Trial for NMDAR Encephalitis: Call 844-4BRAIN5 to refer patients.

Dr. Gordon Smith talks with Drs. Ruben P.A. van Eijk and Jordi van Unnik about the planning of interim analyses for clinical trials in ALS to maximize patient safety and minimize exposure to ineffective or harmful drugs. Read the related article in Neurology.  Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for associated article links.

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Bart Jacobs about cerebrospinal fluid findings in relation to clinical and electrodiagnostic subtypes, severity, and outcome of Guillain-Barré syndrome. Read the related article in Neurology. Visit NPUb.org/Podcast for associated article links.