Neurology Minute

Pharmacy Benefits and Disease-Modifying Therapies

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Daniel Hartung discusses the association between Medicare Part D Plan disease-modifying therapy restrictiveness and adherence and outcomes among ...

Maternal Stroke Associated with Pregnancy - Part 2

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of a 2 part series, Eliza C. Miller, MD, MS, discusses her article, "Maternal Stroke Associated With Pregnancy" from the February Neurology ...

Maternal Stroke Associated with Pregnancy - Part 1

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 of a 2 part series, Eliza C. Miller, MD, MS, discusses her article, "Maternal Stroke Associated With Pregnancy" from the February Neurology ...

2022 AAN Annual Meeting Update

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Rae Bacharach shares information about the AAN's upcoming Annual Meeting. Registration information here: https://www.aan.com/events/annual-meeting...

Surfer's Myelopathy

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Keng Lam discusses surfer's myelopathy.

Predicting Outcome in Guillain-Barré Syndrome: International Validation of the Modified Erasmus Score

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Bart Jacobs discusses the paper, "Predicting Outcome in Guillain-Barré Syndrome: International Validation of the Modified Erasmus GBS Outco...

Twilight and Me: A Soliloquy

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Daniel Drubach shares his experience with being diagnosed with Lewy body dementia. Read Dr. Drubach's special article in Continuum: "Twilight and...

Neurology Compensation Pay Gaps

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jason Crowell discusses the paper, "Gender Discrepancies in Neurologist Compensation." Show references: https://n.neurology.org/content/early/20...

Treatment of Sialorrhea

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Virkram Karnik discusses the management of sialorrhea in patients with neurological disorders. 

Kuru Disease

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Xia, a premed student, discusses Kuru Disease. Show references: Kuru, the First Human Prion Disease The Epidemiology of Kuru: Monitoring the Epid...

Oral and Topical Treatment of Painful Diabetic Polyneuropathy Practice Guideline Update Summary

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Raymond Price discusses the updated AAN Practice Guideline: Oral and Topical Treatment of Painful Diabetic Polyneuropathy.  Show references: http...

CMS Proposal for Aducanumab

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New York Times writer, Pam Belluck, discusses her article, "Medicare Proposes to Sharply Limit Coverage of the Alzheimer's Drug Aduhelm". Show referen...

Hypertension Is an Associated Risk Factor for Late-Onset Epilepsy

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, "Hypertension Is an Associated Risk Factor for Late-Onset Epilepsy" Show references: ht...

Beyond Pain in Migraine Treatments

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Richard Lipton discusses the most bothersome symptom of migraines.

Behavioral Neurology and Psychiatry

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Michael Jaffee discusses the December Continuum issue on Behavioral Neurology and Psychiatry.

Decisions With Patients and Families Regarding Aducanumab in Alzheimer Disease, With Recommendations for Consent: AAN Position Statement

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Winston Chiong discusses the new AAN Position Statement on ethical considerations in the use of aducanumab for patients with Alzheimer disease.

Teen girls and new-onset tics - is TikTok playing a role?

26 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tamara Pringsheim and Wall Street Journal columnist Julie Jargon discuss the increased incidence of teen girls presenting with physical tics and t...

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Anxiety-Related Conditions - Part 2

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of a 2 part series, John B. Williamson, Ph.D., discusses his article, "Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Anxiety-Related Conditions" from th...

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Anxiety-Related Conditions - Part 1

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 of a 2 part series, John B. Williamson, Ph.D., discusses his article, "Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Anxiety-Related Conditions" from th...

Epilepsy-Related Mortality in Children and Young Adults in Denmark: A Nationwide Cohort Study

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Marius Kløvgaard discusses the utility of a new systematic classification of epilepsy-related mortality used in a nationwide cohort study of chil...

Functional Outcome, Recanalization, and Hemorrhage Rates After Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke Treated With Tenecteplase Before Thrombectomy

20 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Gaspard Gerschenfeld about the efficacy and safety of IV thrombolysis with tenecteplase before thrombectomy in patients with large vessel occlusio...

Approach to adult onset chorea - Part 5

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In part 5 of a 5 part series, Dr. Vikram Karnik discusses the approach to adult-onset chorea.

Approach to Adult Onset Chorea - Part 4

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In part 4 of a 5 part series, Dr. Vikram Karnik discusses the approach to adult-onset chorea.

Approach to Adult Onset Chorea - Part 3

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In part 3 of a 5 part series, Dr. Vikram Karnik discusses the approach to adult-onset chorea.

Approach to Adult Onset Chorea - Part 2

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of a 5 part series, Dr. Vikram Karnik discusses the approach to adult-onset chorea.

Approach to Adult Onset Chorea - Part 1

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 of a 5 part series, Dr. Vikram Karnik discusses the approach to adult-onset chorea.

Association between Anatomical Location of Epilepsy Surgery and Outcomes

12 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ezequiel Gleichgerrcht discusses the association between the anatomical location of surgical lesions and postoperative seizure outcomes in patient...

The Amyloid Hypothesis for Alzheimer's disease and Aducanumab

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Erik Musiek discusses the amyloid hypothesis and the challenges clinicians face in navigating discussions on the use of aducanumab for Alzheimer's...

Update on Vaccine-induced Immune Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Derek Stitt gives an update on rare thrombotic events in patients after getting AstraZeneca or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines.

Careers in Neurology: Neurocritical Care

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Katrina Ignacio discusses the emerging subspecialties of neurocritical care.

Psychosis - Part 2

06 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of a 2 part series, Uma Suryadevara, MD, discusses her article, "Psychosis" from the December Behavioral Neurology and Psychiatry Continuum ...

Psychosis - Part 1

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 of a 2 part series, Uma Suryadevara, MD, discusses her article, "Psychosis" from the December Behavioral Neurology and Psychiatry Continuum ...

White Matter MRI Sequelae of Repetitive Head Impacts

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Michael Alosco discusses the findings from a study about the association between antemortem FLAIR white matter hyperintensities and neuropathology...

Antiseizure Medication Withdrawal

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Allison Pack discusses the new practice advisory update from the AAN on antiseizure medication withdrawal. Show references:https://n.neurology.org...

Endovascular Thrombectomy in Pregnant or Postpartum Patients

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the article, "Study Finds Endovascular Thrombectomy Safe and Effective in Pregnant or Postpartum Patients with Acute Is...

Careers in Neurology: Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Katrina Ignacio discusses the emerging subspecialty of endovascular surgical neuroradiology.

Adherence to Antiseizure Medications vs Other Medications

29 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the paper, "Adherence to Antiseizure vs Other Medications Among US Medicare Beneficiaries With and Without Epilepsy". S...

2021 Advocacy Update - Part 2

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Max Linder, Government Relations Manager at the American Academy of Neurology, provides a year-end update.

2021 Advocacy Update - Part 1

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Derek Brandt, Director, Congressional Affairs at the American Academy of Neurology, gives a year-end legislative update.

Obesity and Brain Health

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Feldman discusses why losing weight is good for brain health. Show references: https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/losing-weight-is-good-for-br...

Upper Limb Apraxia - Part 2

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of a 2 part series, Kenneth M. Heilman, MD, FAAN, discusses his article, "Upper Limb Apraxia" from the December Behavioral Neurology and Psy...

Upper Limb Apraxia - Part 1

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 of a 2 part series, Kenneth M. Heilman, MD, FAAN, discusses his article, "Upper Limb Apraxia" from the December Behavioral Neurology and Psy...

Enzyme-Inducing Antiseizure Drugs and Cardiovascular Disease - Part 2

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 2 of a 2 part series, Dr. Josephson discusses his paper, "Association of Enzyme-Inducing Antiseizure Drug Use With Long-term Cardiovascular Di...

Enzyme-Inducing Antiseizure Drugs and Cardiovascular Disease - Part 1

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 1 of a 2 part series, Dr. Josephson discusses his paper, "Association of Enzyme-Inducing Antiseizure Drug Use With Long-term Cardiovascular Di...

Fascinomas - Part 3

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco discusses Visual agnosia & Charles Bonnet syndrome.

Fascinomas - Part 2

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco discusses Musicophilia.

Fascinomas - Part 1

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco discusses Capgras delusion.  

CNS Involvement in Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ricardo Taipa discusses his paper, "CNS Involvement in Hereditary Transthyretin Amyloidosis". Show references: https://n.neurology.org/content/97/...

Effectiveness of Initial Treatment for Infantile Spasms

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the effectiveness of the three first-line treatments for infantile spasms with Dr. Zachary Grinspan  Show references: ...

Medical Diagnoses Preceding a Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Shuvro Roy discusses the paper, "Systematic Assessment of Medical Diagnoses Preceding the First Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis". Show references:...

Sleep Duration, Amyloid Burden and Its Impact on Cognition

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, "Sleep Duration, Amyloid Burden and Its Impact on Cognition". Show references: https://jo...

Timing of Treatment in NMDA Receptor Encephalitis

08 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Comprehensive Meta-Analysis Supports Early Treatment for Best Outcome in NMDA Receptor Encep...

Disparities in Acute Ischemic Stroke Interventions in the United States

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Jyri Virta about the use of thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke in patients with unruptured intracranial aneury...

COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Avi Nath discusses the latest news surrounding COVID-19.

Part 2: Classic Immune-Mediated Cerebellar Ataxias

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of a 2 part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco discusses immune-mediated cerebellar ataxias.

Part 1: Classic Immune-Mediated Cerebellar Ataxias

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 of a 2 part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco discusses immune-mediated cerebellar ataxias.

Careers in Neurology: Sleep Medicine Child Neurology

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Katherine Fu discusses the emerging subspecialty of sleep medicine in child neurology.

Small Fiber Neuropathy

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Christopher Lamb discusses his study, "Small Fiber Neuropathy Incidence, Prevalence, Longitudinal Impairments, and Disability". Show references: h...

Representation of Women in Stroke Clinical Trials: A Review of 281 Trials Involving More Than 500,000 Participants

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Cheryl Carcel discusses her study, "Representation of Women in Stroke Clinical Trials: A Review of 281 Trials Involving More Than 500,000 Particip...

Management of Stroke in the Neurocritical Care Unit - Part 2

26 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of a 2 part series, Carolina B. Maciel, MD, MSCR, discusses her article, "Neurologic Outcome Prediction in the Intensive Care Unit" from the...

Management of Stroke in the Neurocritical Care Unit - Part 1

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 of a 2 part series, Carolina B. Maciel, MD, MSCR, discusses her article, "Neurologic Outcome Prediction in the Intensive Care Unit" from the...

Speech Subtypes in De Novo Parkinson's Disease

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jan Rusz discusses his paper, "Defining Speech Subtypes in De Novo Parkinson Disease: Response to Long-term Levodopa Therapy".

Updates from the International Headache Congress

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Patricia Pozo-Rosich shares highlights from the International Headache Congress.

Tourette's Syndrome and Chronic Tic Disorders

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the paper, "Association of Tourette Syndrome and Chronic Tic Disorder With Cervical Spine Disorders and Related Neurolo...

Management of Tourette's Syndrome

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jumana Alshaikh discusses the management of Tourette's syndrome.

AAN Advocacy: Improving Access to Neurological Care via Conrad 30

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Aileen Antonio provides an overview of advocacy efforts to reauthorize and strengthen the Conrad 30 visa waiver program for international medical ...

Neurologic Immune-Related Adverse Events of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Amanda Guidon discusses her paper, "Consensus disease definitions for neurologic immune-related adverse events of immune checkpoint inhibitors".

Treating Motor Symptoms in Early Parkinson's Disease

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Anthony Lang discusses the updated AAN guideline, "Dopaminergic Therapy for Motor Symptoms in Early Parkinson Disease".

Support for Veterans with Brain Injury and PTSD

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Teshamae Monteith talks with Dr. James Kelly about how neurologists can improve traumatic brain injury outcomes. Show references: https://www.brai...

Neuro-behcet Disease

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Eoin Flanagan discusses neuro-behcet disease. 

Prophylaxis Antiseizure Drugs in Aftermath of Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the article, "Analysis Weighs Use of Prophylaxis Antiseizure Drugs in Aftermath of Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage...

COVID-19 Severity in Multiple Sclerosis

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Eoin Flanagan talks with Dr. Tomas Kalincik about his paper, "Associations of Disease-Modifying Therapies With COVID-19 Severity in Multiple Scler...

Chronic Meningitis

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Stacey Clardy interviews Dr. Allen J. Aksamit about his article, "Chronic Meningitis". Show references: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM...

HIV Complications - Part 3

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In our final episode on neurologic HIV complications, Dr. Lam will focus on cryptococcal meningitis

HIV Complications - Part 2

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 2 of our 3 part series on neurologic HIV complications, today Dr. Lam will focus on distal sensory polyneuropathy, also known as DSP.

HIV Complications - Part 1

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Part 1 of a 3 part series, Dr. Keng Lam discusses neurologic complications of HIV. Today's episode will focus on HIV-associated neurocognitive diso...

Risk of Aneurysm Rupture After Thrombolysis in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke and Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Jyri Virta about the use of thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke in patients with unruptured intracranial aneury...

Aducanumab: What about the Patient?

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Gregg Day talks with Dr. Ron Petersen about his article, "Aducanumab: What about the Patient?" Show references: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/do...

Continuum: Neurocritical Care

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Katharina M. Busl, MD, MS, FAAN, shares what she learned as the guest editor of the October 2021 Neurocritical Care issue of Continuum. This issue is ...

Thrombosis after Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Derek Stitt discusses the rare cases of thrombosis after the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

2021 AAN Fall Conference

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Stacey Clardy discusses highlights of the upcoming AAN Fall Conference, November 5-7, featuring hot topics in neurology, real-world issues in prac...

Measures of Light Sensitivity in Migraines

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jennifer Bickel talks with Dr. Eric Kaiser about the contribution of melanopsin and cone signals to light-induced reflexive eye closure in migrain...

Aducanumab and the Business of Alzheimer Disease

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jason Crowell discusses the business of Alzheimer's disease and how to approach teaching patients about aducanumab with Dr. Jason Karlawish.

Neurosyphilis - Part 3

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 of a 3 part series, Felicia Chow, MD, MAS, discusses her article, "Neurosyphilis" from the August Neuroinfectious Disease Continuum issue. T...

Neurosyphilis - Part 2

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of a 3 part series, Felicia Chow, MD, MAS, discusses her article, "Neurosyphilis" from the August Neuroinfectious Disease Continuum issue. T...

Neurosyphilis - Part 1

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 of a 3 part series, Felicia Chow, MD, MAS, discusses her article, "Neurosyphilis" from the August Neuroinfectious Disease Continuum issue. T...

Neurologic Safety Monitoring of COVID-19 Vaccines

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Kiran Thakur about the importance of monitoring COVID-19 vaccines for neurologic adverse events and learning from pas...

Movement Disorders in Anti-IgLON5 Disease

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jeff Ratliff interviews Dr. Carles Gaig about the frequency and types of movement disorders in patients with anti-IgLON5 disease.

Careers in Neurology: Neuro-oncology

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Katrina Ignacio discusses the emerging subspecialty of Neuro-oncology.

Seizures, Status Epilepticus, and Continuous EEG in the Intensive Care Unit - Part 2

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of a 2 part series, Eric S. Rosenthal, MD, discusses the article, "Seizures, Status Epilepticus, and Continuous EEG in the Intensive Care Un...

Seizures, Status Epilepticus, and Continuous EEG in the Intensive Care Unit - Part 1

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 of a 2 part series, Eric S. Rosenthal, MD, discusses the article, "Seizures, Status Epilepticus, and Continuous EEG in the Intensive Care Un...

CRISPR-Cas9 In Vivo Gene Editing for Transthyretin Amyloidosis

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Alberto Espay talks with Prof. Julian Gillmore about CRISPR-Cas9 in vivo gene editing for transthyretin amyloidosis. Show references: https://www....

The Changing Face of Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Pearce Korb discusses the long-term outcomes of osmotic demyelination syndrome in an updated cohort with Dr. Whitney Fitts.  

Relapsing Polychondritis

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Eoin Flanagan discusses relapsing polychondritis.

The Life-changing Impact of AAN Leadership Programs

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hope O'Brien, MD, FAAN, MBA, discusses her experience with the Diversity Leadership Program and how it helped her achieve her goals. Applications are ...

2021 Legislative Summit

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jimenez-Shahed provides an overview of the AAN's legislative priority issues that were the focus of congressional meetings at the recent Legislati...

AAN Position Statement: Ethical Perspectives on Costly Drugs and Health Care

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Gordon Smith talks with Dr. Amy Tsou about the updated AAN Position Statement on ethical concerns raised by high drug costs.

Peter Frampton on His Diagnosis of Inclusion Body Myositis and Rock Music Legacy

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ted Burns interviews legendary musician Peter Frampton about his experience with inclusion body myositis and his storied career.

Syndromes of Cerebrovascular Dysregulation - Part 2

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of a 2 part series, Aneesh Singhal, MD, FAAN, FANA, FAHA, discusses the article, "Syndromes of Cerebrovascular Dysregulation" from the Octob...

Syndromes of Cerebrovascular Dysregulation - Part 1

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 of a 2 part series, Aneesh Singhal, MD, FAAN, FANA, FAHA, discusses the article, "Syndromes of Cerebrovascular Dysregulation" from the Octob...