Neurology Minute

Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Anelyssa D’ Abreu about her recently posted NeuroByte on key features in Lecanemab.  Watch the NeuroByte now! 

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 

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

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 Neurology or at neurologytoday.com.  Show reference:  https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/03070/seizure_dogs_reduce_frequency_of_seizures,_but.4.aspx 

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 

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.

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 

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 Neurology.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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

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

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 

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

Dr. Stacey Clardy recaps the Neurology Minute over the past five years in this special episode.  Our top 5 most listened to episodes: Seizures and Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) Approach to Adult-Onset Cerebellar Ataxia - Part 1 Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Stroke Recovery Small Fiber Neuropathy

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 

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 

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.

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