The Neurotransmitters: Clinical Neurology Education
Episodes
Chief Concerns 2.0 Kickoff
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We kick off Chief Concerns 2.0 by moving from initial diagnosis to practical management for common neurology problems.We would love to hear from our c...
Chief Concern Series: Dizziness
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Anand Bery joins us today to talk about how to approach dizziness without making your head spin!We share a step-by-step way to approach dizziness ...
Chief Concern Series: Assessing Cognitive Changes
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We walk through a practical approach to evaluating cognitive change with Dr. Seth Gale, from fast domain-based questions and high-yield screening to w...
Chief Concern Series: The Trouble with Tremors
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Paul, MD joins us to learn more about diagnosing and treating tremors. She shares point to look for in a high‑yield history, physical exam fi...
Chief Concern Series: Diagnosing Neuropathy
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Marcus Pinto joins us to break down how to evaluate new numbness, tingling, and foot pain with simple bedside tests that separate true neuropathy ...
Chief Concern Series: Gait Problems Made Clear
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDevelop a clear approach to undifferentiated gait problems, from first hallway impressions to exam maneuvers that actually change decisi...
Chief Concern Series: Headache Essentials For Clinicians
31 Dec 2025
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Send us a textWe map a practical path from “is this dangerous?” to “what actually helps." We also talk about some specific headache types s...
What Is Your Chief Concern?
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe launch a new mini-series with Dr. Galina Gheihman that turns common neurological complaints into clear, usable frameworks for non-neu...
Beyond Tired: Understanding ME/CFS
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Aimee Nefcy shares how myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) affected her career as an emergency physician and...
Unraveling Cryptogenic Stroke
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Johanna Seiden joins us to talk about a challenging topic, cryptogenic stroke. What do you do when you need to look beyond the obvio...
Case Report: Altered mental status with Dr. Divij Sharma
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Divij Sharma presents a challenging case of altered mental status. Dr. Karlos Acurio-Ortiz tackles this mysterious presentation. Ch...
Neurology Education with Dr. Brian Hanrahan
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Brian Hanrahan, Assistant Program Director for the neurology residency at St. Luke’s and Fellowship Director of...
Virtual Escape Rooms in Neurology Education with Drs. Vasireddy and Gorty
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we are joined by Drs. Rani Vasireddy and Dhanya Gorty to talk about virtual escape rooms in neurology education, live f...
The Art of Communication in Neurology with Chris Cantrell
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we are joined by Christopher (Chris) Cantrell, a medical student from the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, ...
Neuro-Ophthalmology with Dr. Manasa Gunturu
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we are joined by Dr. Manasa Gunturu, a neurology-trained neuro-ophthalmologist and associate professor at the Universit...
Neuro-Oncology with Dr. Ashley Aaroe
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Ashley Aaroe joins us today to talk all about Neuro-oncology, from brain tumor classification, to complications of chemotherapy and ...
Medical Education in Neurology with Dr. Galina Gheihman
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow can neurology education improve patient care? In this episode, we explore the significance of structured teaching, effective learnin...
Neuroimmunology with Dr. Denis Balaban
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Denis Balaban joins us today to talk about a very challenging topic within neurology, neuroimmunology. Check out our website at ww...
Neurocritical Care Pharmacy with Dr. Andy Webb
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt was a blast talking about all things neuro-ICU pharmacy with Dr. Andy Webb!Check out his very informative website NeuroWiseRx You can...
IM Board Review #10 - Neuro-Oncology
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAnd just like that, we have made it to the last episode of the IM Board Review Series! In this episode, we talk about all things neuro-...
Pediatric Epilepsy with Dr. Shilpa Reddy
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Shilpa Reddy is a child neurologist and epileptologist at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt University Medica...
IM Board Review #9 - Neuromuscular Disorders
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe continue our series targeted at people preparing for the internal medicine (IM) board and in-service exams. Today's topic: neur...
NeurAnki with Dr. Idha Sood
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Idha Sood joins us today to talk about NeurAnki.What is Anki? For the uninitiated, it is "a free and open-source flashcard prog...
Burnout with Dr. Lauren Bojarski
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Lauren Bojarski joins us to talk about our current understanding of burnout in the medical field as well as some of her own experien...
Disability advocacy with Dr. Samantha Stallkamp Tidd
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow do you overcome the obstacles in providing quality healthcare to individuals with disabilities? Dr. Samantha Stallkamp, PGY-1 at the...
Pediatric Headache Care with Dr. M. Ismail K. Yousaf
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Yousaf on pediatric headache care. Discover how his journey from adult neurology to spec...
IM Board Review #8 - Spinal Cord
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe continue our general survey of neurology with an overview of the spinal cord.Things we cover in this podcast:Signs and Symptoms of My...
An Approach to Acute Weakness with Dr. Derrick Cheng
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Derrick Cheng joins us today for an approach to acute onset weakness!Join us as on our treatment journey from onset to treatment, an...
Mentorship and Virtual Networking with The Neurotransmitters team
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMeet the Neurotransmitters! In this episode, we go behind the scenes with The Neurotransmitters team: Drs. Tirtha Sawant, Rida Farhan, a...
IM Board Review #7 - Multiple Sclerosis
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHello and welcome back to our ongoing internal medicine - neurology board review series!Today we are covering multiple sclerosis (MS).Tu...
CAA-related TFNEs or Amyloid Spells with Dr. Andreas Charidimou
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn popular demand, we invited Dr. Andreas Charidimou once again, to discuss amyloid spells or Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy-related Transi...
IM Board Prep #6: Movement Disorders
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome back to our IM Board Prep series, that is designed to help internal medicine residents ace the neurology section of their board ...
Art and Humanity in Behavioral Neurology with Dr. Michael P.H. Stanley
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin us as Dr. Michael P.H. Stanley, our distinguished guest from Brigham and Women's Hospital, shares an intimate portrait of his ...
IM Board Prep #5: Dementia and Cognitive Decline
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin us today as we go over the basics on some of the following:What is mild cognitive impairment vs dementia?What goes into the evaluat...
Healing Headaches: A Physical Therapy Approach with Dr. Sam Kelokates
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin us in yet another headache podcast but this time with a doctor of physical therapy, Dr. Sam Kelokates!In this episode, we discuss t...
IM Board Prep #4: Seizures and Epilepsy
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHello and welcome to our mini-series designed to help prepare internal medicine residents get ready for the neurology section of their b...
A Case of Jerking Shoulder Movements with Dr. Japleen Kaur
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHello and welcome to our Case Presentation Series! It is a series designed to combat neurophobia in medical students and trainees from d...
IM Board Prep #3: Stroke
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHello and welcome to our mini series designed to help prepare internal medicine residents get ready for the neurology section of their b...
Cerebral Small Vessel Disease with Dr. Andreas Charidimou
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDiscover the intricacies of small vessel ischemic disease and cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA) with expert neurologist Dr. Andreas Char...
Artificial Intelligence in Neurology with Dr. Braydon Dymm
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDiscover what happens when artificial intelligence (AI) meets the complex world of neurology as we chat with Dr. Braydon Dymm, a stroke ...
New Year's reflections with Dr. Ashley Paul
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt's New Year and January is the month for reflections! That's where my conversation with Dr. Ashley Paul begins, as we naviga...
IM Board Prep #2: TBI and ICH
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHello and welcome to our mini series designed to help prepare internal medicine residents get ready for the neurology section of their b...
Headache with Dr. Aniket Natekar
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin Dr. Aniket Natekar, a neurologist and headache specialist, for an enlightening discussion on the stigmas and complexities surroundi...
IM Board Prep #1: Headache
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHello and welcome to our new mini series designed to help prepare internal medicine residents get ready for the neurology section of the...
Brain Death with Dr. Ashley Paul
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode of The Neurotransmitters podcast offers an invaluable look into the latest updates to the American Academy of Neurology&apo...
Demystifying Neuromuscular Medicine with Dr. Anishee Undavia
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDo you often forget that the peripheral nervous system is a part of neurology? Our guest, Dr. Anishee Undavia, a seasoned neuromuscular ...
Navigating Neuropathy with Linda Petiot
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever felt a pins and needles sensation that won't go away, or experienced unexplained burning or fatigue? These are just a...
Promoting Neurophilia with Dr. Nupur Goel
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Nupur Goel joins us to talk about her journey from undergraduate education to the Massachusetts General Hospital neurology residency...
Hydrocephalus with Dr. Jamie Wright
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this episode of The Neurotransmitters, host Dr. Michael Kentris interviews Dr. Jamie Wright about hydrocephalus, a condition that aff...
Life after cardiac arrest with Dr. Samantha Fernandez
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMany times neurologists are called to evaluate people who aren't waking up after a cardiac arrest. There are guidelines which hel...
Let's Learn About Apheresis!
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCome and learn more about apheresis with me! Lori Harada, an experienced nurse trainer for apheresis talks about some of the many applic...
Intro to Spinal Cord Anatomy
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome back to the Neurotransmitters! Today we are talking about spinal cord anatomy. When should you be thinking about a myelopathy (o...
Perspectives - Interview with Kristin Beale on Spinal Cord Injury
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe multi-talented Kristin Beale (author, marathoner, fencer, and more) joins me to talk about life after a spinal cord injury (SCI). Sh...
Intro to Brainstem Anatomy
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIt's back to basics this week with an overview of brainstem anatomy! While the brainstem is a complicated area of the nervous syste...
Perspectives - Functional Neurologic Disorders with FND Life
03 Mar 2023
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Send us a textJoin me as I have a discussion about Functional Neurologic Disorders with FND Life , the host of "Talking it out about..." whe...
Stiff Person Syndrome
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStiff person syndrome (SPS) is a relatively rare neurologic disorder that often causes disabling muscle spasms. After Celine Dion recent...
Acute Ischemic Stroke
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday let's talk a little about some considerations for the patient presenting with an acute ischemic stroke. I've got a cou...
Stroke Mimics and Chameleons
17 Oct 2022
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Send us a textToday we talk about a common issue in hospital neurology. Is it a stroke? There are many things that can mimic a stroke, and vice versa....
Concussion with Dr. Miesty Woodburn
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textI'm joined in this episode by Dr. Miesty Woodburn, a neurologist with training in concussion in athletes. We discuss the signs and ...
Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage with Dr. Bilal Butt
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Bilal Butt, a neuro-critical care physician, joins us to discuss the diagnosis and management of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhages...
Physical Therapy for Functional Neurologic Disorders - Interview with Zachary Grin, DPT
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textZachary Grin, a doctor of physical therapy, joins me to discuss what kinds of physical therapy treatments are available for those dealin...
How to Think Like a Neurologist with Dr. Ethan Meltzer
19 Sep 2022
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Send us a textDr. Ethan Meltzer joins me to discuss his new book "How to Think Like a Neurologist," his thoughts on neurology education, and...
Choosing an Antiseizure Medication
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin me as I discuss the thought process that goes in to choosing an anti-seizure medication with epileptologist Dr. Rohit Marawar! He g...
Facial Weakness
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDeveloping facial weakness can be very disturbing. Is it a stroke, an infection, something else?!Justin Bieber reports he was recently d...
The Neurotransmitters Trailer
28 May 2022
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Send us a text A podcast about everything neurology! Join us and learn more about common clinical scenarios, the newest studies, challenging clinical...
Evaluation of New Onset Seizures
27 May 2022
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Send us a textThe question of what to do with new onset seizures is a very common one in neurologic practice. Here we'll go through some common q...
Perspectives - Functional Neurologic Disorders
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textI'm joined for a conversation on functional neurologic disorders (FND) by the host of FND Portal, a website and twitter account whi...
Hiccups and Memory Loss - A Case Report
04 May 2022
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Send us a textDr. Rishanki Jha joins me to discuss an interesting case of a man with memory loss.--------------------------------------------Find Dr. ...
The Mental Status Exam
26 Apr 2022
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Send us a textDr. Michael Kentris discusses the mental status portion of the neurologic examination including some tips he's found useful in his ...
Thoughts on the Cost of Neurology Medications
14 Apr 2022
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Send us a textDrs. Michael Kentris and Praveen Venkatachalam talk about the recent report from 46Brooklyn about the strange increase in dimethyl fumar...
Journal Roundup #1 April 2022
06 Apr 2022
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Send us a textJoin in on the virtual journal club. Links to articles and books below:Acute epileptiform abnormalities are the primary predictors of po...
First Principles of Clinical Neurology
29 Mar 2022
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Send us a textDr. Michael Kentris talks about basic first concepts in approaching a neurologic complaint for those who are new to clinical neurology.L...
Thoughts On the Recent International Stroke Conference
09 Mar 2022
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Send us a textDrs. Praveen Venkatachalam and Michael Kentris discuss some of the papers and presentations from the International Stroke Conference thi...
What is Neurophobia
09 Mar 2022
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Send us a textDrs. Ashley Paul and Michael Kentris discuss what is "neurophobia" and what we can do to help educate people about neurology t...