Neuro Pathways: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Medical Professionals
Episodes
Women's Behavioral Health
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adele Viguera, MD examines women’s behavioral health, highlighting hormone-related mood and anxiety disorders and evidence-based approaches to care ...
Brain Death Guidelines
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dhimant Dani, MD discusses updated brain death guidelines, highlighting advances in accuracy, consistency, and communication in brain death determinat...
Pediatric Stroke
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kriti Bhayana, MD discusses pediatric stroke, highlighting evidence‑based clinical management and advances improving recognition, treatment, and rec...
ADHD
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cynthia Seng, MD examines attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults, highlighting current evidence‑based approaches to clinical ma...
Neuroethics
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Ford, PhD explores the evolving field of neuroethics, examining how ethical frameworks guide clinical decision‑making and responsible innovatio...
Understanding New Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s Disease
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jagan Pillai, MD, PhD discusses new blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease and their role in improving diagnostic decision‑making.
Deep Brain Stimulation: What We’ve Learned and Where We Are Going Next
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Benjamin Walter, MD explores the evolution of deep brain stimulation and its role in shaping the future of adaptive, personalized neuromodulation.
Lifespan Epilepsy Management: Age‑Specific Protocols and Practice
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Deepak Lachhwani, MD outlines age‑specific epilepsy care pathways that streamline diagnosis, tailor therapy through key life stages.
Cleveland Clinic Sleep App
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, DO, discusses how the Sleep by Cleveland Clinic app leverages validated screening tools and digital innovation to make sleep ...
Latest Technologies in Brain Tumor Treatment
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Dhawan, MD, discusses how advanced technologies are transforming the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumor patients.
Neurological Indications for Stereotactic Radiosurgery
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lilyana Angelov, MD, highlights how stereotactic radiosurgery, precision technology, and team-based care are redefining treatment for brain and spine ...
Tech-Driven Treatments for Neck & Back Pain
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trishul Kapoor, MD, explores the evolving landscape of neck and back pain management, highlighting how advanced imaging, neuromodulation, and wearable...
Benefits of Innovative Enhanced Recovery Protocol After Trigeminal Neuralgia Surgery
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hamid Borghei-Razavi, MD, discusses the challenges of trigeminal neuralgia, highlighting how innovative surgical protocols are advancing patient care ...
Huntington’s Disease
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Margolius, MD, explores the complexities of Huntington’s Disease, including clinical presentation, genetic testing, and the importance of multi...
Revision Deformity Surgery
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Savage, MD covers the complexities of spinal revision deformity surgery, including patient selection, surgical planning, and the importance of m...
Evolution of Interventional Neurology
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ashutosh Mahapatra, MD, discusses the evolving role of interventional neurology and its expanding impact on cerebrovascular and neurovascular care.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexandra Bonner, MD discusses the evolving care landscape for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Epilepsy & Mental Health
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Shapiro-Krew, MD explores the complex relationship between epilepsy and mental health, highlighting how early screening, collaborative care, and ...
Alcohol & Drug Recovery: Learnings from 40 Years of Care
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Streem, MD, reflects on four decades of addiction care at Cleveland Clinic, highlighting how integrated clinical practice, education, and resear...
Gait: Striding Towards Accurate Diagnosis
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Liao, MD, explores the diagnostic power of gait analysis in neurology, highlighting how advanced tools like augmented reality and wearable techn...
Next Frontier in Stroke Recovery
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mark Bain and Dr. Francois Bethoux discuss the next frontier in stroke recovery, highlighting the promising role of vagus nerve stimulation in enh...
Brachial Plexus Injury
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Megan Jack, MD, PhD and Dennis Kao, MD explore the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of brachial plexus injuries, from trauma to surgical repair. This ...
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexandra Bonner, MD, discusses spinal muscular atrophy, keys for diagnosis, and considerations for treatment.
Surgical Decision-Making for Cerebrovascular Disorders
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nina Moore, MD, discusses the evolving understanding of the mechanical properties of blood vessels and the potential impact on cerebrovascular surgica...
Ataxia: Diagnosis & Management
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Odinachi Oguh, MD, sheds light on the nuances of ataxia, particularly the identification and multidisciplinary care needed for managing this challengi...
Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: Contemporary Concepts & New Therapies
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robert Fox, MD, explains progressive multiple sclerosis and discusses how the understanding of this disease has evolved in recent years in light of ne...
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Psychiatric Comorbidities
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rachael Ferrari, MD, addresses the mental health challenges patients face with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) and shares tools for...
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: Evolution of Treatment
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas Mroz, MD, explains the surgical landscape of cervical spondylotic myelopathy treatment and discusses advancements in the field, along with prom...
Treatment-Resistant Psychiatric Disorders
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Ferber, MD, discusses the selection, administration and effectiveness of interventions for treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders.
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Dementia
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dylan Wint, MD, details the neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia and their management.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rebecca Kuenzler, MD, provides the latest insights on the diagnosis and treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Bipolar Disorder
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Edward Kilbane, MD, addresses diagnosis of bipolar disorders and details the current treatment landscape.
Anti-Amyloid Agents
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Bernick, MD, MPH, discusses efficacy, patient selection and safety surveillance for anti-amyloid agents.
SEEG in Epilepsy Surgery: Current & Future Role
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Demitre Serletis, MD, PhD, details the current and future use of SEEG in the localization of seizure foci and surgical planning as part of a team that...
Behavioral Health Challenges in MS
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The incidence of behavioral health conditions in individuals with multiple sclerosis is four times higher than those with other neurological condition...
Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Clifton, MD, discusses the considerations and value of early intervention in adult idiopathic scoliosis.
Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Junaid Siddiqui, MD, details the four primary atypical parkinsonian disorders - PSP, MSA, DLB and CBD - and shares effective diagnostic techniques and...
Diagnostic Criteria for Multiple Sclerosis
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Ontaneda, MD, PhD, details the 2024 changes to the McDonald Criteria for multiple sclerosis diagnosis and discusses how these changes may impact a...
Gene Therapy for Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imad Najm, MD, explores why temporal lobe epilepsy is among the most challenging epilepsy types to treat and how gene therapy aims to overcome the cha...
Schizophrenia: Diagnosis & Management
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Horrigan, MD, provides guidance on diagnosing and managing schizophrenia through an empathetic and supportive approach.
Pituitary Disorders: Medical & Surgical Management
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Neuroendocrinologist, Divya Yogi-Morren, MD, and neurosurgeon, Pablo Recinos, MD detail the diagnostic work-up, medical management and surgical approa...
Axial Lumbar Back Pain: Surveying the Treatment Landscape
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alison Stout, DO, discusses the diagnostic complexity of axial lumbar back pain and the interventional treatment options currently available.
Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody Disease (MOGAD)
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Kunchok, MD, PhD, discusses the current diagnostic tools and treatment approaches for myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease (MOGAD)...
Myasthenia Gravis Management: Unmet Needs & Future Course
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yuebing Li, MD, PhD, explores the diagnostic and treatment landscape for generalized and atypical myasthenia gravis.
Migraine Relief: Providing Preventive and Abortive Therapies
15 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Emad Estemalik, MD, details strategies for preventive and abortive migraine management.
Stiff Person Syndrome
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Abbatemarco, MD, discusses the the diagnosis and management of stiff person syndrome.
Overview of MS Medications
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alise Carlson, MD, surveys the current landscape of multiple sclerosis therapeutics.
Oncology Rehabilitation
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eileen Slavin, DO, details the role of physiatry in managing side effects and supporting quality of life for patients with cancer.
Challenges in Neurotoxin Delivery
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Francois Bethoux, MD, and Hubert Fernandez, MD, discuss the individualized approaches needed to deliver neurotoxins for an array of neurological indic...
Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy-Related Inflammation
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
G. Abbas Kharal, MD, dives into the diagnosis and management of cerebral amyloid angiopathy-related inflammation.
Idiopathic Hypersomnia: Diagnosis & Management
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, DO, discusses the often missed or delayed diagnosis of idiopathic hypersomnia and management of this elusive sleep disorder.
The Power of AI in Medicine
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Morren, MD, explores the intersection of neuroscience and AI and how to safely and ethically advance the field using new technologies.
Pediatric Central Sensitization Syndromes
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Desimir Mijatovic, MD, discusses the diagnosis and management of central sensitization syndromes in children.For information about claiming CE credits...
Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Abbatemarco, MD, discusses the the diagnosis and management of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.For information about claiming CE credits...
Managing Neurological Disorders in Pregnancy
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Just, MD, discusses the management of neurological disorders during pregnancy and considerations for the preconception and postpartum periods...
AI-Inspired Future Directions for Epilepsy Surgery
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Demitre Serletis, MD, PhD, discusses future directions for epilepsy surgery and treatment as well as the technology and research that will pave the wa...
Palliative Care for Parkinson’s Disease
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Margolius, MD, discusses the importance of palliative care in Parkinson's disease treatment.For information about claiming CE credits, go to...
Mitochondrial Diseases
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sumit Parikh, MD, discusses the diagnosis and management guidelines for mitochondrial diseases and how experts are working to improve health outcomes ...
Blood-based Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease in Women
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lynn Bekris, PhD, discusses ongoing research that seeks to identify candidate blood-based biomarkers that could be utilized to improve clinical care f...
Neuropsychiatric Challenges Facing Patients with Huntington’s Disease
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kasia Rothenberg, MD, PhD, discusses the neuropsychiatric challenges facing patients with Huntington's disease and the importance of a multidisci...
Pediatric Sleep Disorders: Diagnosis and Management
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vaishal Shah, MD, MPH, discusses the diagnosis and management of pediatric sleep disorders.For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandc...
Intraventricular Tumors: Considerations for Endoscopic Surgery
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarel Vorster, MD, MBA, discusses the surgical management of intraventricular tumors and considerations for the endoscopic approach.For information ab...
Trigeminal Neuralgia Surgery
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Varun Kshettry, MD, discusses surgical interventions for trigeminal neuralgia and considerations around patient selection.For information about claimi...
Applications of Quantum Computing in Biomedical Research
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lara Jehi, MD, shares how quantum computing could be harnessed to hasten biomedical innovations. For information about claiming CE credits, go to cle...
Parkinson's Disease Research in Women
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ignacio Mata, PhD, discusses ongoing research that seeks to elucidate the role of women-specific health factors in the severity and progression of Par...
Multiple Sclerosis in Older Adults
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Le Hua, MD, discusses the management of older adults with multiple sclerosis and why current treatment paradigms may need to evolve. For information ...
Autoimmunity After Brain Injury
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gregory Hawryluk, MD, PhD, discusses current knowledge about autoimmunity following brain injuries and what ongoing investigations are hoping to disco...
Genetics of Parkinson’s Disease in Latino Populations
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ignacio Mata, PhD, discusses the Latin American Research consortium on the GEnetics of Parkinson’s Disease, which aims to uncover the genetic risk f...
Incorporating Endoscopic Spine Surgery into Your Practice
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Steinmetz, MD, discusses the evolving field of endoscopic spine surgery and how to integrate this approach into today's practice.For info...
Behavioral Health Challenges Facing Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taylor Rush, PhD, reviews the behavioral health challenges facing patients with Parkinson's disease and discusses how to manage these challenges ...
Guidelines Review: Management of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Gregory Hawryluk, MD, PhD, reviews the guidelines for managing patients with severe traumatic brain injury.For information about claiming CE credits, ...
In-Hospital Stroke: Evaluation & Management
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amre Nouh, MD, MBA, FAHA, discusses best practices for evaluating and managing patients who present in-hospital with a stroke.For information about cl...
Clinical Trials for Brain & Spine Tumors: Challenges & Opportunities
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Malkin, MD, discusses the unique challenges and opportunities for brain and spine tumor clinical trials.For information about claiming CE credits...
Psychedelics: A Reemerging Treatment for Behavioral Health Conditions
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Barnett, MD, reviews the current state of psychedelics research and what could be next for the field.For information about claiming CE credits, ...
Leveraging Real-World Evidence for Treating Multiple Sclerosis
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie M. Hersh, DO, MSc, discusses how observational studies using real-world data are allowing for direct comparison of disease-modifying therapies ...
Neurofibromatosis Type I in Adults
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mina Lobbous, MD, MSPH, discusses the long-term management needs of patients who progress into adulthood with NF1.For information about claiming CE cr...
Sleep Disorders: Differential Diagnosis in Adults
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, DO, MS, discusses differential diagnosis of sleep disorders in adults.For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevel...
High-Intensity Home-Based Rehabilitation for Stroke
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joshua Johnson, PT, DPT, PhD, discusses the effectiveness of a high-intensity home-based rehabilitation model for patients following a stroke.For info...
Epilepsy: Predicting Outcomes of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Surgery
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Robyn Busch, PhD, discusses prediction models that can assist in identifying patients with epilepsy who may be at increased risk for complications fol...
Autoimmune Encephalitis: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Management
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amy Kunchok, MD, delves into a practical approach to the diagnosis and management of autoimmune encephalitis.For information about claiming CE credits...
Headaches: Adjunct Therapies for Pediatric and Adult Patients
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Desimir Mijatovic, MD, discusses adjunct therapies for the treatment of headaches in pediatric and adult patients.For information about claiming CE cr...
Moyamoya Disease: Management in Patients with Large Artery Intracranial Occlusive Disease
01 Dec 2022
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Andrew Russman, DO, discusses the management and treatment of moyamoya disease in patients with large artery intracranial occlusive disease.For inform...
Adolescent Psychiatric Services: Managing an Increased Demand
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joseph Austerman, DO, discusses how psychiatric care is evolving to better meet the needs of the adolescent patient population.For information about c...
Mechanisms of Alzheimer's Disease Found Through the Post-Mortem Brain Autopsy Program
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
James Leverenz, MD, discusses Cleveland Clinic’s postmortem brain autopsy program and how the program’s findings contribute to our understanding o...
Professional Athletes Brain Health Study: The First 10 Years
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Bernick, MD, MPH, discusses a decade’s worth of data on the cumulative effects of repetitive concussive and subconcussive impacts to the bra...
Behavioral Pain Management for Spine Surgery Patients
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Davin, PsyD, MPH, outlines the team approach used to provide behavioral pain management to patients undergoing spine surgery, which is translatin...
Women and Alzheimer's Disease
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Caldwell, PhD, ABPP/CN, Director of the Women's Alzheimer's Movement Prevention Center, discusses prevalence, presentation and preve...
Arteriovenous Malformation: Examining the Treatment Landscape
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Neurosurgeon, Nina Moore, MD, discusses the evolving medical, interventional and surgical landscape for treating AVMs.For information about claiming C...
Neuroradiology: Surveying Today's Field
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Doksu Moon, MD, discusses the evolving use of 7T MRI, fMRI, diffusion tensor imaging, perfusion imaging and focused ultrasound, in the diagnosis and m...
Acute Symptomatic Seizures: Diagnosis & Management
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Vineet Punia, MD, MS discusses the presentation, diagnosis and short and long-term management of acute symptomatic seizures.For information about clai...
Adult Cerebral Palsy Care
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Francois Bethoux, MD, discusses the comprehensive needs of adults with cerebral palsy, and the call for more physicians to champion patient-centered m...
POTS: Diagnosis & Management
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Wilson, DO, addresses the often challenging diagnosis and management of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), as well as the mounting ...
Focused Ultrasound: Current & Future Neurological Use
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Clinicians and researchers are eager to investigate additional applications of focused ultrasound beyond current, approved use for tremor and tremor-d...
Behavioral Symptoms in Dementia: Association with Initial Cognitive Phenotype
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A first-of-its-kind study from Cleveland Clinic showed that the presenting clinical phenotype of Alzheimer’s disease or Lewy body dementia — along...
Neuroprotection, Neuropriming & Exercise
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Alberts, PhD & Susan Linder, DPT discuss a decades worth of research on the use of forced exercise to improve symptoms of neurodegenerative di...
Acute Stroke Therapies: A Rapidly Evolving Landscape
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gabor Toth, MD, surveys the current landscape of stroke treatment and discusses new developments on the horizon.For information about claiming CE cred...
Ketamine for Chronic Pain
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Pavan Tankha, DO, discusses intravenous ketamine and its use in functional restoration for patients with chronic pain.For information about claiming C...
Epilepsy Surgery: An Underutilized Option for Uncontrolled Epilepsy
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
William Bingaman, MD, discusses the current state of epilepsy surgery and its value in care of individuals who have failed anti-seizure medications.Fo...
Cleveland Clinic Brain Study: A First-of-Kind Longitudinal Investigation
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andre Machado, MD, PhD and Imad Najm, MD, discuss a first-of-kind study aimed at identifying biomarkers and targets for preventing and curing neurodeg...
Upper airway stimulation: An alternative to PAP Therapy for Sleep Apnea Patients
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Vensel Rundo, MD, MS, discusses the screening criteria, ideal candidates and patient outcomes for hypoglossal nerve stimulation in the treatme...