Neurology Minute

Careers in Neurology: Neurointerventionist

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Katherine Fu discusses the neurointervention career track.

Seizures and Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Dex Arnold discusses patients with dual diagnoses of seizures and psychogenic non-epileptic seizures.

History of Neurology - Digiti Quinti Sign

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Chris Boes discusses the history behind the digiti quinti sign.

Exercises for a Healthy Back

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Neil McKenna shares stretches for relieving lower back pain. Show references: https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/relief-for-back-pain/

Tips for Managing Low Back Pain

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Daniel Menkes discusses chronic back pain. Show references: https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/almost-80-percent-of-americans-will-experience-...

Career in Neurology: Deep Brain Stimulation and Electrical Neuro-network Modulation

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Katherine Fu discusses the emerging subspecialty of deep brain stimulation (DBS) and Electrical Neuro-network Modulation (ENM)

Approach to Adult-Onset Cerebellar Ataxia - Part 2

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of a 6 part series, Dr. Vikram Karnik discusses the approach to adult-onset cerebellar ataxia

Approach to Adult-Onset Cerebellar Ataxia - Part 1

16 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 of a 6 part series, Dr. Vikram Karnik discusses the approach to adult-onset cerebellar ataxia

Risk of Readmission Following Hospitalization for Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Santiago Ortega-Gutierrez discusses the risk of readmission following inpatient admission for reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome. Show ...

Ted Burns Award Recipient, Dr. John Quinlan

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with 2021 Ted Burns Humanism in Neurology Award recipient, Dr. John Quinlan.

Acute Migraine Treatment - Part 3

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 3 of a 3 part series, Jessica Ailani, MD, FAHS, FAAN, discusses her article, "Acute Migraine Treatment" from the June Headache Continuum issue...

Acute Migraine Treatment - Part 2

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of a 3 part series, Jessica Ailani, MD, FAHS, FAAN, discusses her article, "Acute Migraine Treatment" from the June Headache Continuum issue...

Acute Migraine Treatment - Part 1

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 of a 3 part series, Jessica Ailani, MD, FAHS, FAAN, discusses her article, "Acute Migraine Treatment" from the June Headache Continuum issue...

Clinical and Neuroimaging Outcomes of Direct Thrombectomy vs Bridging Therapy in Large Vessel Occlusion

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Amrou Sarraj discusses the efficacy and safety of direct endovascular thrombectomy compared to bridging therapy in patients with large vessel occl...

PT Referral From Primary Care for Acute Back Pain With Sciatica

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Julie Fritz discusses primary care management for acute sciatica and physical therapy referrals. Show references: https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/...

Music Therapy for Dementia Patients

04 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Alex Pantelyat shares how music therapy can help patients with dementia. Show references: https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/positive-benefits-...

Highlights from the 2021 Neurology on the Hill

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Alex Vargas discusses his experience at Neurology on the Hill and the issues that were covered.

Patient Reported Outcomes

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Allan Gee discusses how his practice discusses patient-reported outcome data.

Brain MRI and Ophthalmic Biomarkers of Intracranial Pressure

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Linda D'Antona discusses her study, "Brain MRI and Ophthalmic Biomarkers of Intracranial Pressure". Show references: https://n.neurology.org/cont...

Unique diagnostic signatures of concussion in the saliva of male athletes

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Antonio Belli discusses the study, "Unique diagnostic signatures of concussion in the saliva of male athletes: the Study of Concussion in Ru...

Unusual Stroke Disorders: Eagle Syndrome

30 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Eric Goldstein discusses Eagle Syndrome.

Central Retinal Arterial Occlusion--A "Stroke to the Eye"

29 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, "Central Retinal Arterial Occlusion Should Be Regarded as a 'Stroke to the Eye' Requiring ...

Acute Vestibular Syndrome - Part 3

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 3 of a 3 part series, Kristen K. Steenerson, MD, discusses her article, "Acute Vestibular Syndrome" from the April Neuro-otology Continuum iss...

Acute Vestibular Syndrome - Part 2

27 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of a 3 part series, Kristen K. Steenerson, MD, discusses her article, "Acute Vestibular Syndrome" from the April Neuro-otology Continuum iss...

Acute Vestibular Syndrome - Part 1

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 of a 3 part series, Kristen K. Steenerson, MD, discusses her article, "Acute Vestibular Syndrome" from the April Neuro-otology Continuum iss...

Stroke in Pregnancy and Puerperium

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Petra Ijäs discusses the incidence of stroke during pregnancy or puerperium in Finland from 1987-2016. Show references: https://n.neurology.org/c...

Management of Pregnancy in Myasthenia Gravis

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Emma Ciafaloni discusses the management of pregnancy in myasthenia gravis.

Naps Improve Memory

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, "Naps Improve Memory". Show references: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltex...

Air Pollution and Risk of Cognitive Decline

22 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Air Pollution Could Increase Risk for Cognitive Decline". Show references: https://journals...

Deep Brain Stimulation - Part 2

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Andy Chan discusses deep brain stimulation in part 2 of a 2 part series.

Deep Brain Stimulation - Part 1

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Andy Chan discusses deep brain stimulation in part 1 of a 2 part series.

Neurology on the Hill 2021

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jason Crowell provides an overview of today's advocacy event, Neurology on the Hill. Follow the event on social media using #NOH21.

Novel Score for Stratifying Risk of Critical Care Needs in Intracerebral Hemorrhage Patients

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Roland Faigle discusses the assessment of critical care needs for patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage.

Natural History of "Pure" Primary Lateral Sclerosis

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Anhar Hassan discusses a natural history study of "pure" primary lateral sclerosis with Dr. Anhar Hassan.

Sharing Health Information Electronically with Patients

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Melissa Yu discusses the new information-blocking rules.

Updates on Lamotrigine

15 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, "Epileptologists Push Back on FDA's New Cardiac Warning for Lamotrigine". Show references:...

Chronic Dizziness - Part 3

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 3 of a 3 part series, Yoon-Hee Cha, MD, FAAN, discusses her article, "Chronic Dizziness" from the April Neuro-otology Continuum issue. This ar...

Chronic Dizziness - Part 2

13 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of a 3 part series, Yoon-Hee Cha, MD, FAAN, discusses her article, "Chronic Dizziness" from the April Neuro-otology Continuum issue. This ar...

Chronic Dizziness - Part 1

12 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 of a 3 part series, Yoon-Hee Cha, MD, FAAN, discusses her article, "Chronic Dizziness" from the April Neuro-otology Continuum issue. This ar...

Association of CAG Repeat Length in the Huntington Gene With Cognitive Performance in Young Adults

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jordan L. Schultz discusses the Neurology article, "Association of CAG Repeat Length in the Huntington Gene With Cognitive Performance in Young Ad...

Developing a Brain-Machine Interface for Patients with Stroke

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Mijail Serruya discusses his work with the brain-computer interface. Show references: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/meet-a-pioneer-in-stroke-recove...

Gene Therapy in Patients with Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2E

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Louise Rodino-Klapac discusses her abstract, "Safety, β-sarcoglycan Expression and Functional Outcomes from Systemic Gene Transfer of rAAVrh74.MH...

Careers in Neurology: Neurophysiology Intraoperative Monitoring

08 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Katherine Fu discusses the emerging subspecialty Neurophysiologic intraoperative monitoring (NIOM). Show references: https://n.neurology.org/conte...

Approach to the History and Evaluation of Vertigo and Dizziness - Part 3

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 3 of a 3 part series, Terry D. Fife, MD, FAAN, FANS discusses his article, "Approach to the History and Evaluation of Vertigo and Dizziness" f...

Approach to the History and Evaluation of Vertigo and Dizziness - Part 2

06 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of a 3 part series, Terry D. Fife, MD, FAAN, FANS discusses his article, "Approach to the History and Evaluation of Vertigo and Dizziness" f...

Approach to the History and Evaluation of Vertigo and Dizziness - Part 1

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 of a 3 part series, Terry D. Fife, MD, FAAN, FANS discusses his article, "Approach to the History and Evaluation of Vertigo and Dizziness" f...

NINDS Consensus Diagnostic Criteria for Traumatic Encephalopathy Syndrome

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Douglas Katz discusses the Neurology Journal article, "National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Consensus Diagnostic Criteria for T...

Payment Trends for Neurologist-Prescribed Drugs in Medicare Part D

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Adam de Havenon discusses the Neurology Journal article, "Five-Year Trends in Payments for Neurologist-Prescribed Drugs in Medicare Part D". Show ...

CGRP Inhibitor Use for Migraine and Exacerbation of Raynaud Phenomenon

02 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ilana Breen discusses her abstract, "Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Inhibitor Use for Migraine Associated with Exacerbation of Raynaud Phenomenon...

Safety and Efficacy of the Telestroke Drip-and-Stay Model

01 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Hena Waseem discusses her abstract, "Safety and Efficacy of the Telestroke Drip-and-Stay Model: A systematic review and meta-analysis". You can vi...

Medical Research Funding

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of a 2-part series, Derek Brandt, Director, Congressional Affairs at the American Academy of Neurology, shares about funding for medical res...

Veterans Affairs Centers of Excellence

29 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 of a 2-part series, Derek Brandt, Director, Congressional Affairs at the American Academy of Neurology, shares about the Veterans Affairs Ce...

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccination

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Peter Marks discusses the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

Long-term Effects of Cholinesterase Inhibitors on Cognitive Decline and Mortality

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Maria Eriksdotter discusses whether Cholinesterase inhibitors are associated with slower cognitive decline and decreased mortality risk.

Early Recognition of CNS complications During Treatment of MS

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Martijn Wijburg discusses pharmacovigilance of patients treated with disease-modifying therapies for MS. Show references: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm....

Long-Term Survival of Participants in the CENTAUR Trial for ALS

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sabrina Paganoni discusses her abstract, "Long-Term Survival of Participants in the CENTAUR Trial of AMX0035 for ALS". You can view her abstract a...

Oral Rimegepant in Adults With Migraine and Cardiovascular Risk Factors

24 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Susan Hutchinson discusses her abstract, "Oral Rimegepant 75 mg is Safe and Well Tolerated in Adults With Migraine and Cardiovascular Risk Factors...

Gender and Racial/Ethnic Diversity amongst Neurology Residents and Physicians

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Fabiola Valenzuela discusses her abstract, "An Assessment of Gender and Racial/Ethnic Diversity amongst Neurology Residents and Physicians". You c...

Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jill Ostrem discusses her abstract, "10 Year Clinical Outcomes of Subthalamic Nucleus versus Pallidal Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disea...

Gene Therapy in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy

21 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Nancy Newman discusses her abstract, "Evaluation of rAAV2/2-ND4 Gene Therapy Efficacy in Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy Using an External Contr...

Expanding the Spectrum of Chronic Immune Sensory Polyradiculopathy: CISP-Plus

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Shahar Shelly discusses clinical, neurophysiological, and pathological features of CISP-plus in comparison to CISP. Show references: https://n.neu...

Spinal Cord Stimulation Treatment of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Erika Petersen discusses her abstract, "Sustained Benefits for 10 kHz Spinal Cord Stimulation Treatment of Painful Diabetic Neuropathy - Six Month...

Interview with Neil Busis, 2021 AAN President's Award Winner - Part 3

17 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 3 of our 3 part series, Dr. Neil Busis shares what he has learned about working with others

Interview with Neil Busis, 2021 AAN President's Award Winner - Part 2

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of our 3 part series, Dr. Neil Busis shares what he has learned in his career about talking

Interview with Neil Busis, 2021 AAN President's Award Winner - Part 1

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 of our 3 part series, Dr. Neil Busis shares what he has learned over his career about thinking

Register for the 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jason Crowell shares information on the AAN's 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting. You can register here: https://www.aan.com/conferences-community/annual...

Pregnancy in Patients With AQP4-Ab, MOG-Ab or Double-Negative Neuromyelitis Optica Disorder

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Nicolas Collongues discusses pregnancy in patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.

Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities Related to COVID-19

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Leo Lopez III discusses racial and ethnic health disparities exacerbated by COVID-19.  Show references: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/ful...

Tips for Moving Loved Ones Out of Senior Living During COVID-19 - Part 2

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Christina Vaughan continues her discussion on the Brain & Life article, "Tips for Moving Loved Ones Out of Senior Living During COVID-19". Show re...

Tips for Moving Loved Ones Out of Senior Living During COVID-19 - Part 1

10 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Christina Vaughan discusses an article from Brain & Life, "Tips for Moving Loved Ones Out of Senior Living During COVID-19". Show references: htt...

Paraproteinemia and Neuropathy

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Zachary London discusses his NeuroByte, "Paraproteinemia and Neuropathy". Show references: https://learning.aan.com/diweb/catalog/item?id=6112519

Neuropathological Features of COVID-19

08 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Erica Normandin, a Ph.D. student at the Broad Institute, discusses her abstract, "Neuropathological Features of COVID-19". You can view her abstract ...

The Role of the Cerebellum in Tremor-Dominant Cervical Dystonia

07 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Abhimanyu Mahajan discusses his abstract, "The role of the cerebellum in tremor-dominant cervical dystonia". You can view this and other abstracts...

Financial Conflicts of Interest of US-Based Authors in Neurology Journals: Cross-Sectional Study Using the Open Payments Database

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jade Smith of Dartmouth College discusses financial conflicts of interest of authors published in high-impact neurology journals. Show references: htt...

The Future Is P-Tau—Anticipating Direct-to-Consumer Alzheimer's Disease Blood Tests

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Emily Largent discusses potential advancements and ethical challenges associated with blood testing for Alzheimer's disease. Show references: http...

Symptom Variability in Patients with Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Symptoms of Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension Vary More Widely Than Commonly Known". Show...

Neuro Care Team: Social Worker - Part 4

03 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 4 of our 4 part series, Lance Wilson, MSS, LSW, C-SWHC, ASW-G, discusses some of the inappropriate referrals social workers receive

Neuro Care Team: Social Worker - Part 3

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 3 of our 4 part series, Lance Wilson, MSS, LSW, C-SWHC, ASW-G, discusses the key information neurologists can provide to social workers when ...

Neuro Care Team: Social Worker - Part 2

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of our 4 part series, Lance Wilson, MSS, LSW, C-SWHC, ASW-G, shares the three most appropriate referrals a social worker can receive from a ...

Neuro Care Team: Social Worker - Part 1

31 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 of our 4 part series, Lance Wilson, MSS, LSW, C-SWHC, ASW-G, shares how a social worker's practice can enhance patient care at a neurology c...

Genetic Testing in Epileptic Encephalopathy

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Elizabeth Emma Palmer discusses genetic testing in epileptic encephalopathy.

Seizure Frequency and Treatment During Pregnancy

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Page Pennell discusses seizure frequency and treatment during pregnancy.

Drug Interactions between MAOIs and Antidepressants

28 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Erica Marini discusses drug interactions between MAOIs and antidepressants

Neuroimaging of Spinal Cord and Cauda Equina Disorders - Part 3

27 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 3 of a 3 part series, Dr. Karl Krecke discusses his article, "Neuroimaging of Spinal Cord and Cauda Equina Disorders" from the February Spinal...

Neuroimaging of Spinal Cord and Cauda Equina Disorders - Part 2

26 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of a 3 part series, Dr. Karl Krecke discusses his article, "Neuroimaging of Spinal Cord and Cauda Equina Disorders" from the February Spinal...

Neuroimaging of Spinal Cord and Cauda Equina Disorders - Part 1

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 of a 3 part series, Dr. Karl Krecke discusses his article, "Neuroimaging of Spinal Cord and Cauda Equina Disorders" from the February Spinal...

AAN 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting - Early Registration Deadline

24 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jason Crowell shares what to expect at the upcoming 2021 AAN Virtual Annual Meeting. Register by March 25th for the best rates! Show references: h...

Bimagrumab in Inclusion Body Myositis

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Anthony Amato about bimagrumab in sporadic inclusion body myositis.

Bones, Vitamins, & Long-Term Anti-Seizure Medications Management

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Daniel Correa discusses his NeuroByte, "Bones, Vitamins, & Long-Term Anti-Seizure Medications Management". Show references: https://learning.aan.c...

Pregnancy-related and Perinatal Outcomes and Multiple Sclerosis

20 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses an article from Neurology: Clinical Practice, "Pregnancy-related and Perinatal Outcomes in Women with MS A Nationwide Dani...

Neurotoxicity of Cancer Therapies - Part 3

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 3 of a 3 part series, Dr. Shuvro Roy discusses the article, "Neurotoxicity of Cancer Therapies" from the December 2020 issue of Continuum. Sho...

Neurotoxicity of Cancer Therapies - Part 2

18 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of a 3 part series, Dr. Shuvro Roy discusses the article, "Neurotoxicity of Cancer Therapies" from the December 2020 issue of Continuum. Sho...

Neurotoxicity of Cancer Therapies - Part 1

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In part 1 of a 3 part series, Dr. Shuvro Roy discusses the article, "Neurotoxicity of Cancer Therapies" from the December 2020 issue of Continuum. Sho...

Occipital Neuralgia

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Teshamae Monteith talks with Dr. Paul Mathew on the prevalence of occipital neuralgia at a community hospital-based headache clinic. Show referenc...

Gene Testing in Parkinson's Disease

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jeffrey Ratliff talks with Dr. Roy Alcalay about genetic testing for Parkinson's disease. Show references: https://cp.neurology.org/content/11/1/6...

Social Determinants of Health in Epilepsy

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Daniel Correa discusses the recent NeuroByte he edited entitled, "Social Determinants of Health in Epilepsy". Show references: https://learning.aa...

Counseling Hesitant Patients About the COVID-19 Vaccines

13 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, "What Neurologists Tell Patients Hesitant to Get the COVID-19 Vaccines" Show references: h...

Spinal Cord Disorders

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Eoin Flanagan shares what he learned editing the February issue of Continuum on Spinal Cord Disorders.

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Patients with Stiff Person Spectrum Disorder

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Found Safe and Effective for Patients with Stiff Per...

Quality Improvement in Epilepsy

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Anup Patel discusses a quality improvement project he worked on to improve the availability of seizure rescue medication. Show references: https:/...