Neurology® Podcast

Dr. Dan Ackerman talks with Dr. Gaspard Gerschenfeld about the efficacy and safety of both thrombolytics in patients with large ischemic core. Read the related article in Neurology.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Colin Hoy about the concept of prodromal Parkinson disease and the ethical considerations surrounding its diagnosis. Read the related article in Neurology.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

The August 2024 recall showcases four previously posted episodes on the topic of Multiple Sclerosis. In the first episode, Dr. Géraldine Androdias discusses the impact of immune checkpoint inhibitors on multiple sclerosis. The episode leads into Dr. Bob Fox discussing the relationship between sNfL levels and radiologic activity in multiple sclerosis. In the third episode, Dr. Ellen Iacobaeus discusses the clinical characteristics of late-onset multiple sclerosis. The last episode leads into a conversation with Dr. Riley Bove discussing navigating family planning and pregnancy in patients with multiple sclerosis. Article Links: Impact of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors on the Course of Multiple Sclerosis Temporal Relationship Between Serum Neurofilament Light Chain and Radiologic Disease Activity in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis Clinical Characteristics and Long-Term Outcomes of Late-Onset Multiple Sclerosis: A Swedish Nationwide Study Multiple Sclerosis and Family Planning: A Survey Study of the Patient Exper

Dr. Halley Alexander talks with Dr. Kimford J. Meador about perinatal exposure to anti-seizure medications and its effects on creativity and executive function in children. Read the related article in Neurology.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.  

Dr. Matthew Barrett talks with Dr. Michael S. Okun about the caution and deliberation needed in understanding Parkinson disease biomarkers. Read the related viewpoint piece in JAMA Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Lidia Moura about the implications of large language models (LLMs) for neurologic care. Read the related article in Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Drs. Michael R. Wilson and John Pluvinage about their discovery of anti-CD320 antibodies in patients with neurologic manifestations of B12 deficiency and discuss the potential implications for diagnosis and treatment.  Read the related article in Science.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Campbell Le Heron about the association of clinical and neurocognitive factors with apathy in patients with Parkinson disease. Read the related article in Neurology.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Justin  Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Andrew McKeon about the topic of autoimmune neurology, specifically focusing on the antibody CAMKV and its association with autoimmune encephalitis.  Read the related article in Annals of Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.  

Dr. Jessica Ailani talks with Dr. Ian Carroll about intracranial hypotension, the challenges of diagnosing and treating patients with CSF leaks, and the study's findings. Read the related article in Neurology.  This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

As part of our "Physician as Patient" series, Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Eric Seachrist about his experience with multiple sclerosis. This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Carlayne E. Jackson about the state of neurology and the challenges and opportunities facing the field. This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi about recent trials presented at the European Stroke Organization Conference. Show references:  Tenecteplase for Ischemic Stroke at 4.5 to 24 Hours without Thrombectomy  Rationale and Design of Tenecteplase Reperfusion Therapy in Acute Ischaemic Cerebrovascular Events III (TRACE III) Colchicine for Prevention of Vascular Inflammation in Non-CardioEmbolic Stroke (CONVINCE) Intensive Ambulance-Delivered Blood- Pressure Reduction in Hyperacute Stroke This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

The July 2024 replay of past episodes showcases four incredible interviews on infectious and post-infectious neurology. The episode begins with Dr. Alice Tang discussing the association between immune status and herpes simplex virus encephalitis. The episode leads into Dr. Haya Bishara talking about GBS and COVID-19 infection. In the third episode, Dr. Adam de Havenon talks about neurologic diagnoses in the year after COVID-19 vs. Influenza. The episode concludes with Dr. Avindra Nath talking about new research related to post-infectious myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome. Article Links: Herpes Simplex Virus Encephalitis in Patients With Autoimmune Conditions or Exposure to Immunomodulatory Medications Burden of Neurologic Health Care and Incident Neurologic Diagnoses in the Year After COVID-19 or Influenza Hospitalization Association Between Guillain-Barré Syndrome and COVID-19 Infection and Vaccination A Population-Based Nested Case-Control Study Podcast Links: Herpes Simplex Virus Encephali

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Michael Marmura about the definition of refractory headache, the challenges in treating migraine, the role of comorbidities, and the importance of accurate diagnosis. This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Natalia Rost about the American Academy of Neurology’s groundbreaking brain health initiative. Read more about the Brain Health Initiative.  This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Jennifer Robblee and Dr. Lawrence Robbins about how to diagnose and manage refractory headaches. This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Prof. Zsolt Illes about the mortality of patients with AQP4 antibody–seropositive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder compared with that in the general population. Read the related article in Neurology.  This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.   

Dr. Dan Ackerman talks with Dr. Andy Southerland about the impact of glucose control on the risk of symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage following thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke. Read the related article in Neurology.  This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Messoud Ashina about the comparison between cortical morphometry to a large sample of people with migraine and healthy controls, as well as across migraine subtypes. Read the related article in Neurology. This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.