Neurology Minute

American Academy of Neurology

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The Neurology Minute podcast delivers a brief daily summary of what you need to know in the field of neurology, the latest science focused on the brain, and timely topics explored by leading neurologists and neuroscientists. From the American Academy of Neurology and hosted by Stacey Clardy, MD, Ph.D., FAAN, with contributions by experts from the Neurology journals, Neurology Today, Continuum, and more.

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1420 episodes

A Discussion with Dr. Avindra Nath: Ted Burns Humanism Award Winner - Part 1

Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. Avindra Nath, the 2024 Ted Burns Humanism in Neurology Award winner.  Show Reference: https://www.aan.com/research/ted-burns-humanism-neurology-award 

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Mar 28
The Role EEG Plays in the Clinical Practice

Naomi Kass discusses the impact EEG plays in clinical practice for neurologists.  Show references: https://www.neurology.org/practice-current  https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7579192/how-does-eeg-impact-how-you-care-for-patients-with-a-possible-first-seizure 

2m
Mar 27
Early Identification of Candidates for Epilepsy Surgery

Dr. Halley Alexander talks about the use of machine learning models to identify candidates for resective epilepsy surgery earlier in the disease course. Show reference:  https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000208048 

3m
Mar 26
Brain Iron Accumulation in Participants with Acute Post-traumatic Headache

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Simona Nikolova to discuss her paper "Brain Iron Accumulation in Participants with Acute Post-traumatic Headache." Show reference:  https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2024/SearchResults.php?clear=&pg=1&Author=Nikolova%2C+Simona

4m
Mar 25
Effectiveness of Seizure Dogs

Dr. Halley Alexander and Dr. Valérie van Hezik-Wester discuss whether people living with severe medically refractory epilepsy (PSRE) benefit from a seizure dog. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209178

2m
Mar 22
Neurodevelopmental and Functional Outcomes Following In Utero Exposure to Anti-Seizure Medication

Dr. Halley Alexander, Dr. Genevieve Rayner, and Eliza Honybun discuss the relationship between prenatal antiseizure medication exposure and adverse postnatal neurodevelopmental outcomes. Show reference:  

2m
Mar 21
Disclosing the Risk Associated with Isolated REM Behavior Disorder

Dr. Jeff Ratliff delves into a conversation around REM sleep behavior disorder and the risks of developing Parkinson disease or parkinsonism disorders.   Show reference: https://movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mdc3.13998?af=R

2m
Mar 20
Cutaneous Phosphorylated Alpha-Synuclein Deposition in Dementia

Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Christopher Gibbons to discuss his paper "Cutaneous Phosphorylated Alpha-Synuclein Deposition in Dementia with Lewy Bodies and Mild Cognitive Impairment."   Show reference:  https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2024/SearchResults.php?Program_Number=PL4.004

4m
Mar 19
Lecanemab in Alzheimer Disease

Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Anelyssa D’ Abreu about her recently posted NeuroByte on key features in Lecanemab.  Watch the NeuroByte now https://learning.aan.com/courses/62800! 

4m
Mar 18
Clinical Assessment of Anti-IgLON5 Disease

Drs. Jason Crowell and Carles Gaig discuss developing a composite score to assess the severity of the multiple symptoms present in anti-IgLON5 disease. Show Reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000208101 

2m
Mar 15
Disparities in Genetic Testing for Neurologic Disorders

Dr. Stacey Clardy and Aaron Baldwin discuss how access to genetic testing may vary based on various factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, socioeconomic status, and insurance status. Reference:  https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209161

2m
Mar 14
Seizure Dogs Reduce Frequency of Seizures, but Discontinuations are Common

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Seizure Dogs Reduce Frequency of Seizures, but Discontinuations Are Common," by Thomas R. Collins, available in the February 28th issue of or at neurologytoday.com.  Show reference:  https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/03070/seizure_dogs_reduce_frequency_of_seizures,_but.4.aspx 

2m
Mar 13
Distinguish Parkinson Disease from Functional Parkinsonism

Dr. Jeff Ratliff discusses how arm swings can help distinguish Parkinson disease from functional Parkinsonism. Show Reference:  https://movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mdc3.13952 

2m
Mar 12
Support Medical Research and Funding

In the concluding segment of this four-part series, Dr. Shuvro Roy and Max Goldman recap this year's Neurology on the Hill event. In this last installment, they discuss funding for neurologic research and how the US government is supporting research along with areas of opportunity to expand funding. Read more about the Neurology on the Hill: Issues and Resources.

4m
Mar 11
The Perils and Pitfalls of Global Engagement

Drs. Deanna Saylor, Gretchen Birbeck, and Melody Asukile discuss ways to improve global collaboration among neurologists. Reference: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/article-abstract/2813062 

3m
Mar 08
National Association of Epilepsy Centers Updated Guidelines

Dr. Howard Goodkin and Dr. Fred Lado discuss the recently published guidelines by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) for specialized epilepsy centers. In this interview, they explain why these guidelines are relevant to everyone, not just epileptologists. Read the related guideline piece in .

2m
Mar 07
Medicare Physician Reimbursement

In the third part of this four-part series, Dr. Shuvro Roy and Max Goldman recap this year's Neurology on the Hill event. In this segment, they discuss Medicare physician reimbursement and the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act. Read more about the NEUROLOGY ON THE HILL: ISSUES AND RESOURCES. 

4m
Mar 06
Step Therapy Reform and the Safe Step Act

In the second part of this four-part series, Dr. Shuvro Roy and Max Goldman recap this year's Neurology on the Hill event. In this segment, they highlight one of the important issues discussed at this year's NOH, which is the Safe Step Act. Read more about the NEUROLOGY ON THE HILL: ISSUES AND RESOURCES. 

3m
Mar 05
What is Neurology on the Hill?

In the first part of this four-part series, Dr. Shuvro Roy and Max Goldman provide a brief overview of Neurology on the Hill (NOH) for those who may not be familiar with it. Read more about the 2024 Neurology on the Hill event. 

4m
Mar 04
Migraine-Related Stigma - Part 2

Drs. Tesha Monteith and Robert Shapiro discuss how neurologist can reduce or mitigate stigma in clinic. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000208074

4m
Mar 01
Migraine-Related Stigma - Part 1

Drs. Tesha Monteith and Robert Shapiro discuss the different types of stigma and how they relate to his paper.  Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000208074

3m
Feb 29
Multiple Sclerosis and Family Planning

Drs. Shuvro Roy and Riley Bove talk about managing patients with multiple sclerosis as they navigate family planning and pregnancy.  Show Reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200222 

3m
Feb 28
Multiple Sclerosis and Family Planning

Drs. Shuvro Roy and Riley Bove talk about managing patients with multiple sclerosis as they navigate family planning and pregnancy.  Show Reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200222 

1s
Feb 28
Women History Minute - Mary Broadfoot Walker

Dr. Alison Christy delves into another women's history minute to discuss Mary Broadfoot Walker.  

4m
Feb 27
5-Year Neurology Minute Anniversary

Dr. Stacey Clardy recaps the Neurology Minute over the past five years in this special episode.  Our top 5 most listened to episodes: __ __

2m
Feb 26
Serine-129 Phosphorylation of α-Synuclein

Drs. Jason Crowell and Subhojit Roy discuss evidence that suggests phosphorylated α-synuclein might actually have a role in normal brain cell function. Show Reference: https://www.cell.com/neuron/fulltext/S0896-6273(23)00894-2?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS0896627323008942%3Fshowall%3Dtrue 

2m
Feb 23
Neuropathologic Burden and Dementia in Nonagenarians and Centenarians

Drs. Gregg Day, Thomas Montine, and Brenna Cholerton discuss whether the association between neuropathologic burden and dementia in these older groups differs substantially from those seen in younger-old adults. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000208060 

1m
Feb 22
American Brain Foundation - Robert C. Griggs, MD, FAAN Fund

Dr. Gordon Smith discusses the remarkable contributions made by Dr. Griggs to the field of neurology. He emphasizes the significance of the Robert C. Griggs, MD, FAAN Endowment Fund in promoting research and innovation in the area of brain disease. Click the link to learn more about the Robert C. Griggs, MD, FAAN Fund.

2m
Feb 21
Women History Minute - Kinuko Suzuki

Dr. Alison Christy delves into another women's history minute to discuss Kinuko Suzuki.

4m
Feb 20
Women History Minute - Florence Rena Sabin

Dr. Alison Christy delves into another women's history minute to discuss Florence Rena Sabin.  

4m
Feb 19