Neurology Minute

Neurology Journal: Prognostic Value of Diffusion-Weighted MRI for Post-Cardiac Arrest Coma

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Karen G. Hirsch discusses her paper entitled, "Neurology Journal: Prognostic Value of Diffusion-Weighted MRI for Post-Cardiac Arrest Coma".  

Neurology Journal: Efficacy and Safety of Eptinezumab in Patients with Chronic Migraine

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Richard B. Lipton discusses his paper entitled, "Efficacy and Safety of Eptinezumab in Patients with Chronic Migraine"

History of Neurology - Knee Jerk - Part 1

17 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today begins the start of a new series on the history of neurology.  Today Dr. Boes focuses on the discovery of the knee jerk.

Special Report: Dr. Ian Lipkin discusses COVID-19, including his own diagnosis & our role as neurologists

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ian Lipkin discusses his own diagnosis with COVID-19 and what neurologists can do in light of the pandemic to keep safe and to serve patients. For...

Continuum: Update on Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke, Part 2

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode of a three-part series, Dr. Rabinstein discusses his article, "Update on Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke" from the April Issu...

Neurology: ALS is a multistep process in South Korean, Japanese, and Australian patients

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Steve Vidic, MD discusses his paper, "Neurology: ALS is a multistep process in South Korean, Japanese, and Australian patients". You can read the ...

Special Interest: Neurology on the Hill

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Andy Southerland shares his experience as a first-time attendee to the AAN's Neurology on the Hill

Special Interest: What you need to know about migraines and the nose

10 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Michael Marmura discusses what neurologists need to know about migraines and the nose.

Neurology Today: COVID-19: How Neurologists Are Defining Those 'Essential' Visits for Migraine, Stroke, Epilepsy, and Multiple Sclerosis

09 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Bacharach discusses an article from Neurology Today entitled, "COVID-19: How Neurologists Are Defining Those 'Essential' Visits for Migraine, Stro...

Continuum: Update on Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke - Part 1

08 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the first episode of a three-part series, Dr. Rabinstein discusses his article, "Update on Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke" from the April Issue...

Reconsidering Biomarkers in Parkinson's Disease

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Alberto Espay discusses the future of Parkinson's disease research. Show references: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7220234/

Neurology Today: Why Deep Brain Stimulation Works for Some People and Not Others

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Dosenbach discusses his study on neuro networks and deep brain stimulation (DBS). To read more details about this study, click here: https://journ...

Continuum: Postural Tachycardia Syndrome and Neurally Mediated Syncope - Part 3

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the third episode of a three-part series, Dr. Cutsforth-Gregory discusses his article, "Postural Tachycardia Syndrome and Neurally Mediated Syncope...

Neurology Journal: Sickness Absence and Disability Pension Days in Patients with Cluster Headache and Matched References

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Christina Sjöstrand discusses her paper entitled, "Sickness absence and disability pension days in patients with cluster headache and matched ref...

Special Report: What do we need to know as neurologists about the SARS-CoV2 pandemic?

01 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Avi Nath of NINDS/NIH discusses what we need to know as neurologists about the SARS-CoV2 pandemic. To hear the full interview, click here: https:/...

Neurology Journal: Effect of Generic Glatiramer Acetate on Spending and use of Drugs for Multiple Sclerosis

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Hartung discusses his recent paper in the Neurology Journal entitled, "Effect of Generic Glatiramer Acetate on Spending and use of Drugs for Mu...

Neurology Journal: Association of Out-of-pocket Costs on Adherence to Common Neurologic Medications

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr.  Callaghan discusses his paper entitled, "Association of Out-of-pocket Costs on Adherence to Common Neurologic Medications" You can read the pape...

Neurology Today: The Spread of COVID-19: Questions Raised, Some Answered by Neuroinfectious Disease Experts

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses an article from Neurology Today entitled, "The Spread of COVID-19: Questions Raised, Some Answered by Neuroinfectious Dis...

Neurology Today: Communicating Bad News Across Cultures

26 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Rae Bacharach highlights an article from Neurology Today on  "Communicating Bad News Across Cultures". You can read the article here: https://jo...

Special Interest: Telehealth during COVID-19

25 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Teshamae Monteith talks about telehealth and telemedicine as a means to support your clinical practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please be sur...

Neurology: Pathologic Tearfulness after Limbic Encephalitis - A Novel Disorder and its Neural Basis

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christopher R. Butler, FRCP, Ph.D., discusses his paper entitled, "Pathologic Tearfulness after Limbic Encephalitis - A Novel  Disorder and its Neura...

Neurology: New Evidence on the Management of Lewy Body Dementia

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Professor John-Paul Taylor, Ph.D. shares insights from his article, "New evidence on the management of Lewy body dementia". You can read the article h...

Special Interest: Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID)

20 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Stacey Clardy discusses Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID) and how it relates to neurology.

Special Interest: Amyloid Hypothesis of Alzheimer's Disease: Clarity & Controversy

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Richard Isaacson discusses his NeuroByte titled, "Amyloid Hypothesis of Alzheimer's Disease: Clarity & Controversy". You can find the NeuroByte vi...

Continuum: Postural Tachycardia Syndrome and Neurally Mediated Syncope - Part 2

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode of a three-part series, Dr. Cutsforth-Gregory discusses his article, "Postural Tachycardia Syndrome and Neurally Mediated Syncop...

Neurology Journal: The Future of Care — Preserving the Patient–Physician Relationship

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. John Noseworthy discusses his paper, "The Future of Care — Preserving the Patient-Physician Relationship"

Special Interest: Ocular Signs of Myasthenia Gravis

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Meagan Seay discusses ocular signs and symptoms of myasthenia gravis.

Continuum: Postural Tachycardia Syndrome and Neurally Mediated Syncope - Part 1

11 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the first episode of a three-part series, Dr. Cutsforth-Gregory discusses his article, "Postural Tachycardia Syndrome and Neurally Mediated Syncope...

Neurology Journal: Antiepileptic Drugs are not Independently Associated with Cognitive Dysfunction

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Emma Foster discusses her article, "Antiepileptic drugs are not independently associated with cognitive dysfunction".

Brain & Life: Lynda Carter Advocates for Those with Alzheimer's Disease

06 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Teshamae Monteith discusses the February/March 2020 article in Brain & Life, "Lynda Carter Advocates for Those with Alzheimer's Disease".

Neurology: Epilepsy Basics - Part 3

05 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Halley Alexandar continues her series on epilepsy basics. Today she discusses patient selection for RNS (Responsive Neurostimulation Devices).  O...

Continuum: Autonomic History, Examination, and Laboratory Evaluation - Part 3

04 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the final episode of a three-part series, Dr. William Cheshire discusses his article, "Autonomic History, Examination, and Laboratory Evaluation," ...

Neurology Journal: Obscure Model Puts a Price on Good Health—and Drives Down Drug Costs

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jason Crowell speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter, Denise Roland, about her article, "Obscure Model Puts a Price on Good Health—and Drives ...

Special Interest: U.S. Olympic Marathon Trial Qualifier - Zachary Vaslow

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Zachary Vaslow shares his story of qualifying for the 2020 Olympic Team Trials - Marathon. The race will be broadcast live on 2.29.2020. Please vi...

Neurology Journal: Racial/Ethnic Disparities in the Risk of Intracerebral Hemorrhage Recurrence

27 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Kevin Sheth discusses his article, "Racial/Ethnic Disparities in the Risk of Intracerebral Hemorrhage Recurrence". Read the article here: https://...

Continuum: Autonomic History, Examination, and Laboratory Evaluation - Part 2

26 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode of a three-part series, Dr. William Cheshire discusses his article, "Autonomic History, Examination, and Laboratory Evaluation,"...

Neurology Journal: Randomized Trial of Three Anticonvulsant Medications for Status Epilepticus

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Stacey Clardy interviews Dr. Jaideep Kapur and Dr. Robert Silbergleit about their article,"Randomized Trial of Three Anticonvulsant Medications fo...

Brain & Life: How Yoga Can Help People with Traumatic Brain Injury

21 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Stacey Clardy discusses an article from Brain & Life entitled, "How Yoga Can Help People with Traumatic Brain Injury".  

Neurology Today: New Evidence Supports Breastfeeding for Mothers on Antiepileptic Drugs

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Halley Alexander shares new evidence from an article in Neurology Today, on if it is safe for women with epilepsy to breastfeed. Read the article ...

Continuum: Autonomic History, Examination, and Laboratory Evaluation - Part 1

19 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of a three-part series, Dr. William Cheshire discusses his article, "Autonomic History, Examination, and Laboratory Evaluation," from the...

Neurology Journal: Neuroinfectious Diseases

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ken Tylers shares the neuroinfectious diseases that should be on our radar in 2020.

Neurology Today: New Assay Helps Diagnose Leptomeningeal Metastases

14 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses Jamie Talan's article in Neurology Today entitled, "New Assay Helps Diagnose Leptomeningeal Metastases"

Neurology: Epilepsy Basics - Part 2

12 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Halley Briglia Alexander continues her series on epilepsy basics. This second episode focuses on Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS).  Other episodes in...

Neurology Journal: Visual Snow Syndrome

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Teshamae Monteith interviews Dr. Francesca Puledda about her recent article on visual snow syndrome.

Neurology Journal: MS Drug Kickback Allegations

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jason Crowell speaks with Ed Silverman with STAT News about the article "Patient charity settles allegations it helped MS drug makers pay kickback...

Special Interest: Confrontation Visual Field Testing

07 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Megan Seay discusses confrontation visual field testing.

Special Interest: Diagnosis of Catatonia

06 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Stacey Clardy discusses the diagnosis of catatonia.

Neurology: Epilepsy Basics - Part 1

05 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Halley Briglia Alexander begins a series on epilepsy basics. This first episode will focus on the neurostimulation device VNS (vagal nerve stimula...

Neurology Journal: Update to Dementia Management Quality Measurement Set

04 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jeffrey Burns interviews Dr. Amy Sanders on the AAN's new update to the dementia management quality measurement set.

Neurology Journal: Patient-Customized Oligonucleotide Therapy for a Rare Genetic Disease

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Crowell interviews Dr. Timothy Yu about his article "Patient-customized oligonucleotide therapy for a rare genetic disease." Read the NEJM article...

Special Interest: 2020 fee schedule

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Brad Klein discusses the 2020 fee schedule. 

Continuum Pearls: Myotonic Muscular Dystrophies, Part 4

30 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Nicholas Johnson discusses myotonic muscular dystrophies in the fourth part of this four-part series. To learn more, read the article "Myotonic Mu...

Continuum Pearls: Myotonic Muscular Dystrophies, Part 3

29 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Nicholas Johnson discusses myotonic muscular dystrophies in the third part of this four-part series. To learn more, read the article "Myotonic Mus...

Neurology Journal: Multiple Sclerosis Drug Pricing

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Daniel Hartung discusses the take-home message from his paper, "Qualitative study on the price of drugs for multiple sclerosis".

Relapsing Polychondritis

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Stacey Clardy discusses features and diagnosis of relapsing polychondritis.

CTLA4 Deficiency

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks about CTLA4 deficiency and relevance to neurology.

Continuum Pearls: Myotonic Muscular Dystrophies, Part 2

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Nicholas Johnson discusses myotonic muscular dystrophies in the second part of this four-part series. To learn more, read the article "Myotonic Mu...

Neurology: Brain Volumes in Professional Fighters

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Charles Bernick discusses the main points from his paper on repetitive head impacts in professional fighters and brain volume. 

Neurology: Infant Colic, Episodic Syndromes & Migraine Association

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Amy Gelfand discusses the main points from her interview on infant colic and episodic syndromes and their association with migraine.

GAD65 Neurologic Autoimmunity

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Stacey Clardy discusses GAD65-associated neurologic autoimmunity, including clues for diagnosis. 

Continuum Pearls: myotonic muscular dystrophies, pt. 1

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Nicholas Johnson discusses myotonic muscular dystrophies in the first part of a three-part series. To learn more, read the article "Myotonic Muscu...

Hashimoto's Encephalopathy

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Dalmau and Dr. Graus discuss the main takeaways on their paper on Hashimoto's Encephalopathy and whether we should continue to use the term.

CaMEO Migraine study

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Richard Lipton and Dr. Dawn Buse discuss the main takeaways from their paper on migraine progression in migraine subgroups based on comorbidities.

Continuum Pearls: toxic myopathies, pt. 3

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Christopher Doughty discusses toxic myopathies in the third part of a three-part series. To learn more, read the article "Toxic Myopathies" by Dr....

Diagnosis of CMT

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Mary Reilly discusses the main takeaways from her paper on next-generation, sequencing panels in the diagnosis of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

E&M coding changes update

02 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Brad Klein provides updates for 2020 on evaluation & management (E&M) coding changes. 

Continuum Pearls: toxic myopathies, pt. 2

01 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Christopher Doughty discusses toxic myopathies in the second part of a three-part series. To learn more, read the article "Toxic Myopathies" by Dr...

Relative afferent pupillary defects (RAPDs)

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Megan Seay talks about relative afferent pupillary defects (RAPDs).

Migraine and the nose

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Teshamae Monteith discusses the interaction between the nose and migraine. 

Examining eye movements

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Megan Seay discusses how to assess patients' eye movements.

Continuum Pearls: toxic myopathies, pt. 1

25 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Christopher Doughty discusses toxic myopathies in the first part of a three-part series. To learn more, read the article "Toxic Myopathies" by Dr....

AAN 2020 Annual Meeting

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jason Crowell discusses registration for the 2020 AAN Annual Meeting.

Neurologic care in Bhutan

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In his continuing series on medicine around the world, Dan Xia discusses treatment of epilepsy and neurologic care in Bhutan.

Continuum pearls: myasthenia gravis, pt. 3

18 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Emma Ciafaloni discusses myasthenia gravis in the third part of a three-part series. To learn more, read the article "Myasthenia Gravis and Congen...

Nystagmus

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Megan Seay discusses examination of nystagmus and differentiation between jerk, pendular, and right-beating nystagmus.

Neuroinflammation and brain fog

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses neuroinflammation and brain fog.

Continuum pearls: myasthenia gravis, pt. 2

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Emma Ciafaloni discusses myasthenia gravis in the second part of a three-part series. To learn more, read the article "Myasthenia Gravis and Conge...

Continuum Pearls: Myasthenia Gravis, Parl 1

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Emma Ciafaloni discusses myasthenia gravis in the first part of this three-part series. To learn more, read the article "Myasthenia Gravis and Con...

Three-year follow-up of prospective trial of focused ultrasound thalamotomy for essential tremor

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Casey Halpern provides the main takeaways from his paper ona three-year follow-up of prospective trial of focused ultrasound thalamotomy for essen...

Statins and neuroprotection in ICH

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the continuation of a series on stroke, Dr. Andy Southerland discusses whether statins provide protection against intracerebral hemorrhage. 

Automated interpretation of EEGs

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the latest developments in automated interpretation of EEGs and identifying IEDs in diagnosis.

PFOs and stroke, pt. 2

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the 2nd part of a 10-part series on stroke and the second part of an interview with Dr. David Thaler, he discusses patient selection for PFO closur...

Eastern equine encephalitis re-emergence

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Stacey Clardy reports on the re-emergence of cases of eastern equine encephalitis. 

Physical Activity and Prodromal Features of Parkinson's Disease

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Alberto Ascherio discusses the main takeaways from his paper on physical activity and prodromal features of Parkinson's disease. Show references: ...

NMO treatment and prevention

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks about the main takeaways from her talk on treatment and prevention of NMO. 

Daylight Saving Time and the Brain

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jason Crowell talks about Daylight Savings Time and effects on the brain, from a JAMA Neurology paper by Beth Malow et al., which can be read here...

PFO closure and stroke prevention

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Will Rondeau talks with Dr. David Thaler about the current state of PFO closure and stroke prevention, in the first of a ten-part stroke series. 

Lasmiditan for acute migraine attacks

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Teshamae Monteith discusses lasmiditan as a migraine drug for acute migraine attacks. 

Indicators of improvement in pediatric demyelination

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sylvia Tenembaum discusses whether plasma exchange was safe and effective for children in her study this week in Neurology.

Nerve conduction studies in CSF

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ted Burns nerve conduction studies in CSF.

Continuum pearls: higher cortical visual disorders, pt. 3

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sashank Prasad and Dr. Marc Dinkin discuss higher cortical visual disorders in the third part of a three-part series. To learn more, read the arti...

Bothersome symptoms of Parkinson's Disease

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Christopher Tarolli discusses his paper, "Symptom burden among individuals with Parkinson's disease". Show references: https://cp.neurology.org/co...

Sex-specific differences in dementia

15 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Greg Day discusses sex-specific differences in dementia, from an October 9th article in Neurology. 

HyperCKemia

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ted Burns discusses genetic panel testing and hyperCKemia.

Continuum pearls: higher cortical visual disorders, pt. 2

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sashank Prasad and Dr. Marc Dinkin discuss higher cortical visual disorders in the second part of a three-part series. To learn more, read the art...

Social Health and Brain Health: Does neurology also have a duty to treat social ills?

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Joel Salinas his editorial's definition of social health and the evidence demonstrating an association between social health and brain health. 

Pharmacologic treatment for pediatric migraine prevention

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Andrew Hershey provides the main takeaways of his paper on pharmacologic treatment for pediatric migraine prevention

Remote electrical neuromodulation

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Teshamae Monteith discusses remote electrical neuromodulation. 

CIDP

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ted Burns talks about CIDP basics and diagnosis. 

Continuum pearls: higher cortical visual disorders, pt. 1

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sashank Prasad and Dr. Marc Dinkin discuss higher cortical visual disorders in the first part of a three-part series. To learn more, read the arti...