Neurology Minute

In part one of this three-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Jiwon Oh discuss how Bruton Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitors work and how they vary from other disease-modifying therapies.  Show reference: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2415985  https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2415988 

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco provides an update on autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in multiple sclerosis. Show reference: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41582-024-01050-x

In this women's history minute, Dr. Alison Christy discusses the life and legacy of Mary A. B. Brazier.

In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. Harry Sutherland discuss the diverse strategies that residency programs implement to ensure residents can continue their education in a protected and supportive environment.  Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NE9.0000000000200205 

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. Harry Sutherland discuss how neurology residency programs are incorporating didactic teaching methods to enhance learning outside the clinical environment. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NE9.0000000000200205 

Dr. Jessica Ailani and Dr. Richard B. Lipton discuss the significance of recognizing prodromal symptoms, the findings from the PRODROME trial, and the implications for clinical practice.  Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200359 

Dr. Tesha Monteith discusses an abstract that was presented at the AAN Annual Meeting titled, “Estrogen Exposure from Modern Hormonal Contraceptives and Vascular Risk in Women with Migraine: A Nationwide Electronic Health Record Database Study.” Show reference:  https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2025/PDFfiles/AAN2025-002306.html 

In the final episode of this four-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Nancy Newman discuss the abstract she presented at the AAN Annual Meeting and details on the upcoming gene therapy trial.  Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000208987 

Prof. Jon Stone, Dr. Laura Strom, and Meagan Watson discuss functional seizures and healthcare costs related to the functional seizure program at the University of Colorado. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200393 

Neurology® Open Access has officially launched!  In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. Amy C. Kunchok discuss the advantages of an open-access publication model. Read the related editorial in Neurology® Open Access.

Neurology® Open Access has officially launched!  In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. Amy C. Kunchok discuss the scope and focus of Neurology® Open Access (NOA). Read the related editorial in Neurology® Open Access.  

In part two of this four-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Nancy Newman discuss current treatment options for Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON). Show reference:   https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2025/PDFfiles/AAN2025-002206.html   

In part two of this four-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Nancy Newman discuss current treatment options for Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON). Show reference:   https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2025/PDFfiles/AAN2025-002206.html  

In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. Mehari Gebreyohanns discuss the essence of humanistic care.   

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. Mehari Gebreyohanns discuss the Bahir Dar Outreach for Neurology Education (BORNE) initiative. 

Dr. Gordon Smith and Dr. Jennifer Morganroth discuss the trends in thymectomy utilization for myasthenia gravis. References:  https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200335  

In part one of this four-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Nancy Newman discuss how Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) typically presents and outline the steps for diagnosing LHON in a clinical setting. Show reference:  https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2025/PDFfiles/AAN2025-002206.html 

Dr. Joyce K. Lee-Iannotti introduces the collaborative section showcase happening in-person at the 77th AAN Annual Meeting on Monday, April 7th, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm PDT in room 24AB. Experts from the sleep, headache, and concussion sections are coming together to host a pro/con debate on pressing issues affecting the field of neurology. Click here to learn more about the AAN Section Showcase: Busting Myths in Sleep, Headache, and Concussion: Pro/Con Debate.

In the fourth and final episode of this four-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Albert Aboseif discuss treatment options currently available for patients with LGI-1-AE. Show reference: https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2025/PDFfiles/AAN2025-003990.html 

Dr. Andrea Gropman and Dr. Stefan Pulst discuss the significant advancements in Neurology® Genetics over the past decade. Show reference:  https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NXG.0000000000200252