Neurology Minute

In the second part of this three-part series, Dr. Jason Crowell delves into the second issue discussed at NOH, emphasizing the importance of extending telehealth flexibilities. Show reference: https://www.aan.com/advocacy/ 

In the first installment of this three-part series, Dr. Jason Crowell discusses the impact cuts to the Medicare Fee Scheduler has on patient care and the field of neurology.  Show reference: https://www.aan.com/advocacy/

Dr. Trey Bateman and Dr. Amy Brodtmann discuss referrals for frontal network impairment and FTD, highlighting the most helpful information for reaching a final diagnosis after evaluation. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200360   

Dr. Tesha Monteith and Dr. Patricia Pozo-Rosich discuss the latest advancements in headache medicine, focusing on key research findings from 2024. 

Dr. Alberto Ramos discusses the importance of sleep for brain health. 

Dr. Alberto Ramos discusses how managing risk factors for sleep apnea can significantly reduce systemic vascular risks and preserve neurologic function.

Dr. Tesha Monteith discusses the Headache Journal article, “Association of Migraine Treatments with Reduced Ischemic Stroke Risk: Evidence from Two Large-Scale Real-World Data Analyses.” Show reference:  https://headachejournal.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/head.14918

Dr. Alison Christy and Dr. Wallace J. Brownlee discuss whether dissemination in time is necessary to make a diagnosis of MS in patients who fulfill a high number of dissemination in space criteria. Show reference:  https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000210274 

In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Andy Southerland and Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi discuss the PRESTIAGE-AF trial. Show references: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)00333-2/fulltext 

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Andy Southerland and Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi discuss two trials that were looking at the use of endovascular therapy for medium vessel occlusion.  Show references: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2411668 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2408954  

Dr. Jeff Ratliff delves into the common causes of acquired dystonia and highlights evidence-based treatment strategies for effective management.    

Dr. Jeff Ratliff provides an in-depth look at orthostatic tremor, a rare and often overlooked movement disorder, highlighting its symptoms, challenges, and the importance of early detection. Show references: https://movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mdc3.13454 

In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Vikram Karnik and Dr. Lorraine Kalia discuss the preclinical data and epidemiological data that led us to the phase three study on exenatide. Show reference: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)00161-8/abstract  

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Vikram Karnik and Dr. Lorraine Kalia discuss recent clinical trials on exenatide as a disease-modifying therapy for Parkinson disease. Show reference: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)00161-8/abstract 

Dr. BJ Hicks and Dr. Aaron Shoskes discuss the rising incidence of ischemic stroke in young adults. Show references: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213447   

Dr. Tesha Monteith discusses Journavx (suzetrigine), a new medication for pain management. Show references: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-novel-non-opioid-treatment-moderate-severe-acute-pain https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40122-024-00697-0 https://www.the-scientist.com/man-on-fire-syndrome-ion-channels-and-the-quest-for-safer-pain-treatments-72539

Dr. Stacey Clardy breaks down the understanding of antiphospholipid syndrome.  Show references: https://ard.eular.org/article/S0003-4967(24)10290-7/fulltext 

Dr. Alex Menze and Dr. Carmel Armon discuss the efficacy of epidural steroid injections in cervical and lumbar spinal stenosis and radiculopathies, assessing short-term and long-term improvements in pain and disability. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213361 

Dr. Greg Cooper and Dr. Gregg Day discuss practical approaches for screening assessments and preventive interventions to enhance brain health at all stages of life. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000210226 

Dr. Tesha Monteith discusses the Neurology article, "Association of Race and Ethnicity With Emergency Room Rate of Migraine Diagnosis, Testing, and Management in Children With Headache." Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213351