Neurology® Podcast

Dr. BJ Hicks talks with Dr. Aaron Shoskes about the rising incidence of ischemic stroke in young adults. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Alex Menze talks with Dr. Carmel Armon about 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. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Gregg Day about practical approaches for screening assessments and preventive interventions that neurologists can implement to enhance the brain health of their patients at all stages of life.  Read the related article in Neurology.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

Dr. Shuvro Roy talks with Dr. Giovanna S. Manzano about the management of neurosarcoidosis, highlighting the challenges in diagnosis, treatment approaches, and the importance of collaboration among specialists. Read the related article in Neurology: Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Greg Cooper discusses with Dr. Dean Ornish how lifestyle interventions can significantly enhance cognition and function in patients, providing hope where traditional drug treatments have fallen short. Read the related article in Springer Nature.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. John W. Winkelman about the new clinical practice guidelines for treating restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder, covering diagnosis, treatment options, and future management insights. Read the related article in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Prof. Gill Livingston about new hopeful evidence about dementia prevention, intervention, and care. Read the related article in The Lancet.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.  

The February 2025 replay showcases four episodes on the topic of neurology education. The episode begins with Drs. Dara V. F. Albert and Afsaneh Talai addressing the gaps in resident education on psychogenic nonepileptic seizures. This is followed by an engaging interview with Drs. Sarah Louise Edwards and Zachary London, who delve into the current state of game-based learning in neuroscience education. In the third episode, Dr. Catherine Albin discusses the essential elements of effective educational social media posts. The series concludes with Drs. Rachel Gottlieb-Smith and Kathryn Xixis examining the impact of artificial intelligence on residency recruitment.  Podcast Links: Educating Child Neurology Residents About PNES Game Based Learning in Neuroscience Features of Educational Social Media Posts Artificial Intelligence in Residency Recruitment Article Links: Education Research: Educating Child Neurology Residents About Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures  Game-Based Learning in Neuroscience: Key Terminol

Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Nico U. F. Dosenbach about the brain's action mode network, focusing on resting state functional connectivity and the significance of the action mode network in relation to other networks. Read the related article in Nature Reviews Neuroscience. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Josep Dalmau about the evolution of Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation over the past decade, and how it has emerged as a leading journal in clinical and translational neuroimmunology. Read the related article in Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Adam Rodman about the implications of large language models in clinical reasoning and diagnostics. Read the related article on arXiv.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Derek Stitt talks with Dr. Miranda M. Wan about improving training and public awareness to optimize palliative care for patients with neurologic conditions. Read the related article in Neurology: Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Alexander Menze talks with Dr. Adrian Budhram about the common challenges faced by neurologists when interpreting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) results, particularly in cases of traumatic lumbar punctures. Read the related article in Neurology: Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.  

Dr. Trey Bateman talks with Dr. Simon Ducharme and Tristin Best about changes in hypothalamic structure across the lifespan in patients with genetic FTD and whether these changes related to sleep dysfunction. Read the related article in Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Nicolás Lundahl Ciano-Petersen about the clinical and immunologic profile of patients with paraneoplastic neurologic syndromes associated with Merkel cell carcinoma. Read the related article in Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Ashish D. Patel about headache referrals and the implementation of a design thinking approach to improve access to headache care. Read the related article in Neurology: Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.  

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Scott Friedenberg about the challenges faced by neurologists in balancing financial productivity with optimal patient care Read the related article in Neurology: Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Ring in the new year with the January 2025 replay of previously released episodes discussing the rise of science sleuths. In this three-part series Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Elisabeth Bik and Dr. Matthew Schrag about critical issues surrounding research integrity and misconduct. Podcast Links: The Rise of the Science Sleuths - Part 1 The Rise of the Science Sleuths - Part 2 The Rise of the Science Sleuths - Part 3  Article Link: The Rise of the Science Sleuths  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Neha Dangayach talks with Drs. Yelena Bodien and Brian Edlow about the concept of cognitive motor dissociation (CMD) in neurocritical care, highlighting its implications for patient assessment and treatment. Read the related article in Neurology: Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Shuvro Roy talks with Dr. Marisa Patryce McGinley about outpatient telemedicine utilization for neurologic conditions and identify potential disparities. Read the related article in Neurology: Clinical Practice.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.