Neurology Minute
Episodes
Mortality and One-Year Readmission Rates Following Hospital Discharge in a Large Canadian Cerebral Venous Thrombosis Cohort
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lily Zhou discusses her abstract, "Mortality and One-Year Readmission Rates Following Hospital Discharge in a Large Canadian Cerebral Venous Thro...
Association Between Cancer and Guillain-Barré Syndrome
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Large Population-Based Study Finds an Association Between Cancer and Guillain-Barré Syndro...
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Charlotte Sumner discusses spinal muscular atrophy, highlighting the historic milestone reached with three medications receiving FDA approval for...
Neuro-respiratory Criteria for Death Determination
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drs. Ariane Lewis and David Magnus discuss the need to update the Uniform Declaration of Death Act (UDDA), aligning the legal criteria with the medic...
LGI1 Antibody Encephalitis
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Keng Lam discusses LGI1 antibody encephalitis.
Careers in Neurology: Transcranial Stimulation
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Katrina Ignacio discusses the emerging subspecialty of Transcranial Stimulation.
Neurology of Pregnancy
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mary Angela O'Neal discusses the February Continuum issue on the Neurology of Pregnancy.
Cognitive Outcomes in mTBI
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Raquel Gardner discusses the development of a clinically-relevant definition of poor cognitive outcome one year after mild traumatic brain injury...
ARIA Associated with Aducanumab
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lon Schneider discusses the development of ARIA in Phase 3 EMERGE and ENGAGE trials that led to the FDA's accelerated approval of aducanumab for ...
Epilepsy & Pregnancy - Part 2
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of a 2 part series, Yi Li, MD, Ph.D., discusses her article, "Epilepsy and Pregnancy" from the February Neurology of Pregnancy Continuum iss...
Epilepsy & Pregnancy - Part 1
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In part 1 of a 2 part series, Yi Li, MD, Ph.D., discusses her article, "Epilepsy and Pregnancy" from the February Neurology of Pregnancy Continuum iss...
Costs and Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients with NMOSD and MOGAD
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Abbatemarco discusses the Neurology article, "Costs and Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With NMO Spectrum Disorders and MOG-Antibody–...
CSF Biomarkers in FTD and Alzheimer Disease
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Niklas Mattsson-Carlgren discusses the correlation of cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers with autopsy-confirmed Alzheimer's disease and frontotempora...
2022 Ted Burns Humanism in Neurology Award
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with the 2022 Ted Burns Humanism in Neurology Award Winner, Dr. Barbara Giesser.
Group A Streptococcal Infections and Onset of Tics
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jeff Ratliff discusses the Neurology article, "Lack of Association of Group A Streptococcal Infections and Onset of Tics". Show references: https:...
Number and Severity of Strokes Increase Risk for Dementia
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, "Number and Severity of Strokes Increase Risk for Dementia". Show references: https://j...
Careers in Neurology: Teleneurology and Telestroke
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Katrina Ignacio discusses the emerging subspecialty of teleneurology and telestroke.
Retinal Neuronal Loss in Optic Neuritis
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Christos Ganos discusses the article, "A neural network for tics: insights from causal brain lesions and deep brain stimulation". Show reference...
Prevalence of Epstein-Barr Virus Associated with Multiple Sclerosis
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Alberto Ascherio discusses his study, "Longitudinal analysis reveals high prevalence of Epstein-Barr virus-associated with multiple sclerosis". Sh...
Neuro-ophthalmology and Pregnancy - Part 2
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of a 2 part series, Heather E. Moss, MD, Ph.D., FAAN, discusses her article, " Neuro-ophthalmology and Pregnancy" from the February Neurolo...
Neuro-ophthalmology and Pregnancy - Part 1
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In part 1 of a 2 part series, Heather E. Moss, MD, Ph.D., FAAN, discusses her article, " Neuro-ophthalmology and Pregnancy" from the February Neurolo...
Transition of Care From Pediatric To Adult Epilepsy Care
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ima Ebong discusses her NeuroByte, "Transition of Care From Pediatric To Adult Epilepsy Care". Show References: https://learning.aan.com/diweb/cat...
Generic Competition for Dimethyl Fumarate
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jason Crowell talks with 46brooklyn Research CEO Antonio Ciaccia about how Medicare Part D has hidden the benefits of generic competition for Tec...
Equal Pay for Women Neurologists: Show us the Money!
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elizabeth Loder discusses her editorial on the gender pay gap in academic neurology and its impact on women neurologists as well as the field at ...
Medication overuse headache
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Larry Charleston discusses his NeuroByte on headaches. Show references: https://learning.aan.com/diweb/catalog/item?id=8305156
Careers in Neurology: Global Health
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Katrina Ignacio discusses the emerging subspecialties in global neurology. Show references: https://n.neurology.org/content/80/8/e78
POEMS Syndrome: A CIDP Mimicker
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Gary Gallagher discusses his NeuroByte, "POEMS Syndrome - a CIDP Mimicker". Show references: https://learning.aan.com/diweb/catalog/item?id=833975...
Variations in Seizure Frequency During Pregnancy and Postpartum
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. P. Emanuela Voinescu discusses the findings from her study, "Variations in Seizure Frequency During Pregnancy and Postpartum by Epilepsy Type". Sh...
Migraine, Stroke, and Cervical Arterial Dissection and their Shared Genetics
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Daniel Chasman discusses his paper, "Migraine, Stroke, and Cervical Arterial Dissection Shared Genetics for a Triad of Brain Disorders With ...
Multigene Panel Testing In Adults With Epilepsy
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Dianalee McKnight discusses her paper, "Multigene Panel Testing in a Large Cohort of Adults With Epilepsy Diagnostic Yield and Clinically Actionab...
Diagnosis & Management of Meningiomas
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Carlos Romo discusses his NeuroByte, "The Diagnosis and management of Meningiomas" Show references: https://learning.aan.com/diweb/cat...
Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Autoimmunity
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jerome Honnorat discusses his paper, "Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Autoimmunity: A French Cohort Study". Show references: https://n.neurolog...
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".