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Cytokine, Chemokine, and Neurofilament Light Chain Signatures in Anti-LGI-1 Encephalitis - Part 2
In the second part of this four-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Albert Aboseif discuss treatment options for LGI-1 encephalitis. Show reference: https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2025/PDFfiles/AAN2025-003990.html
Cytokine, Chemokine, and Neurofilament Light Chain Signatures in Anti-LGI-1 Encephalitis - Part 1
In part one of this four-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Albert Aboseif discuss how LGI-1 encephalitis typically presents in clinic and how to make the correct diagnosis. Show reference: https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2025/PDFfiles/AAN2025-003990.html
Association of Smoking and Young Cryptogenic Ischemic Stroke
Dr. Dan Ackerman and Dr. Phillip Ferdinand discuss the impact smoking has on stroke risk. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WN9.0000000000000003
Revolutionizing ALS Treatment: The Tofersen Breakthrough
Dr. Gordon Smith and Dr. Timothy Miller discuss compelling clinical data suggesting that ALS may be a treatable disease for a subset of patients.
Neurology on the Hill 2025 - Part 3
In the final part of this three-part series, Dr. Jason Crowell delves into the third issue discussed at NOH, funding for NINDS and the BRAIN Initiative. Show reference: https://www.aan.com/advocacy/
Neurology on the Hill 2025 - Part 2
In the second part of this three-part series, Dr. Jason Crowell delves into the second issue discussed at NOH, emphasizing the importance of extending telehealth flexibilities. Show reference: https://www.aan.com/advocacy/
Neurology on the Hill 2025 - Part 1
In the first installment of this three-part series, Dr. Jason Crowell discusses the impact cuts to the Medicare Fee Scheduler has on patient care and the field of neurology. Show reference: https://www.aan.com/advocacy/
Frontotemporal Dementia Differential Diagnosis in Clinical Practice
Dr. Trey Bateman and Dr. Amy Brodtmann discuss referrals for frontal network impairment and FTD, highlighting the most helpful information for reaching a final diagnosis after evaluation. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200360
The Best of Headache Medicine from 2024: A Year in Review
Dr. Tesha Monteith and Dr. Patricia Pozo-Rosich discuss the latest advancements in headache medicine, focusing on key research findings from 2024.
The Best of Headache Medicine from 2024: A Year in Review
Dr. Tesha Monteith and Dr. Patricia Pozo-Rosich discuss the latest advancements in headache medicine, focusing on key research findings from 2024.
Sleep and Brain Health
Dr. Alberto Ramos discusses the importance of sleep for brain health.
Sleep Apnea and Stroke Risk
Dr. Alberto Ramos discusses how managing risk factors for sleep apnea can significantly reduce systemic vascular risks and preserve neurologic function.
Association of Migraine Treatments with Reduced Ischemic Stroke Risk
Dr. Tesha Monteith discusses the Headache Journal article, "Association of Migraine Treatments with Reduced Ischemic Stroke Risk: Evidence from Two Large-Scale Real-World Data Analyses." Show reference: https://headachejournal.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/head.14918
Investigating Whether Dissemination in Time Is Essential to Diagnose Relapsing MS
Dr. Alison Christy and Dr. Wallace J. Brownlee discuss whether dissemination in time is necessary to make a diagnosis of MS in patients who fulfill a high number of dissemination in space criteria. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000210274
Overview from the 2025 International Stroke Conference - Part 2
In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Andy Southerland and Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi discuss the PRESTIAGE-AF trial. Show references: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)00333-2/fulltext
Overview from the 2025 International Stroke Conference - Part 1
In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Andy Southerland and Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi discuss two trials that were looking at the use of endovascular therapy for medium vessel occlusion. Show references: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2411668 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2408954
Acquired Dystonia
Dr. Jeff Ratliff delves into the common causes of acquired dystonia and highlights evidence-based treatment strategies for effective management.
Orthostatic Tremor
Dr. Jeff Ratliff provides an in-depth look at orthostatic tremor, a rare and often overlooked movement disorder, highlighting its symptoms, challenges, and the importance of early detection. Show references: https://movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mdc3.13454
Exploring GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Neurodegeneration - Part 2
In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Vikram Karnik and Dr. Lorraine Kalia discuss the preclinical data and epidemiological data that led us to the phase three study on exenatide. Show reference: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)00161-8/abstract
Exploring GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Neurodegeneration - Part 1
In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Vikram Karnik and Dr. Lorraine Kalia discuss recent clinical trials on exenatide as a disease-modifying therapy for Parkinson disease. Show reference: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(25)00161-8/abstract
Vascular Risk Factor Burden Among Young Adults with Ischemic Stroke
Dr. BJ Hicks and Dr. Aaron Shoskes discuss the rising incidence of ischemic stroke in young adults. Show references: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213447
First Drug Approved in New Class of Non-Opioid Pain Medicines
Dr. Tesha Monteith discusses Journavx (suzetrigine), a new medication for pain management. Show references: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-novel-non-opioid-treatment-moderate-severe-acute-pain https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40122-024-00697-0 https://www.the-scientist.com/man-on-fire-syndrome-ion-channels-and-the-quest-for-safer-pain-treatments-72539
Lab Minute - Antiphospholipid Syndrome
Dr. Stacey Clardy breaks down the understanding of antiphospholipid syndrome. Show references: https://ard.eular.org/article/S0003-4967(24)10290-7/fulltext
Epidural Steroids for Cervical and Lumbar Radicular Pain and Spinal Stenosis
Dr. Alex Menze and Dr. Carmel Armon discuss the efficacy of epidural steroid injections in cervical and lumbar spinal stenosis and radiculopathies, assessing short-term and long-term improvements in pain and disability. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213361
The Neurologist's Role in Promoting Brain Health
Dr. Greg Cooper and Dr. Gregg Day discuss practical approaches for screening assessments and preventive interventions to enhance brain health at all stages of life. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000210226
Association of Race and Ethnicity With Emergency Room Rate of Migraine Diagnosis, Testing, and Management in Children With Headache
Dr. Tesha Monteith discusses the Neurology article, "Association of Race and Ethnicity With Emergency Room Rate of Migraine Diagnosis, Testing, and Management in Children With Headache." Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213351
Consensus Recommendations for the Management of Neurosarcoidosis - Part 2
In part two of this series, Dr. Shuvro Roy and Dr. Giovanna S. Manzano discuss the main findings from her study on neurosarcoidosis. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200429
Women History Minute - Audrey Shields Penn
Dr. Alison Christy delves into another women's history minute to discuss Audrey Shields Penn.
Consensus Recommendations for the Management of Neurosarcoidosis - Part 1
In part one of this series, Dr. Shuvro Roy and Dr. Giovanna S. Manzano discuss the main challenges providers face when treating neurosarcoidosis. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200429
Effects of Intensive Lifestyle Changes on the Progression of MCI or Early Dementia
Dr. Greg Cooper discusses with Dr. Dean Ornish how lifestyle interventions can significantly enhance cognition and function in patients, providing hope where traditional drug treatments have fallen short. Show references: https://alzres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13195-024-01482-z
Women History Minute - Anne Beaumanoir
Dr. Alison Christy delves into another women's history minute to discuss Anne Beaumanoir.
New Restless Leg Syndrome Guidance - Part 2
In part two of this series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. John W. Winkelman highlight the key insights on medication management for patients dealing with troublesome restless leg symptoms. Show references: https://jcsm.aasm.org/doi/10.5664/jcsm.11390
Burnout in Practicing Neurologists - Part 4
In the final part of this series, Dr. Halley Alexander, Dr. Neishay Ayub, and Janet Guo discuss the distribution of burnout rates. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200422
New Restless Leg Syndrome Guidance - Part 1
In part one of this series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. John W. Winkelman discuss clinical lessons from the guidelines with regards to monitoring iron levels and prescribing supplemental iron for patients with restless leg syndrome. Show references: https://jcsm.aasm.org/doi/10.5664/jcsm.11390
Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care
Dr. Greg Cooper and Prof. Gill Livingston discuss new hopeful evidence about dementia prevention, intervention, and care. Show reference: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)01296-0/abstract
Burnout in Practicing Neurologists - Part 3
In the third part of this series, Dr. Halley Alexander, Dr. Neishay Ayub, and Janet Guo discuss the measures being implemented to alleviate burnout among neurologists and examine the data to determine the effectiveness of these interventions. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200422
Burnout in Practicing Neurologists - Part 2
In the second part of this series, Dr. Halley Alexander, Dr. Neishay Ayub, and Janet Guo delve into the key factors contributing to burnout. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200422
Burnout in Practicing Neurologists - Part 1
In the first part of this series, Dr. Halley Alexander, Dr. Neishay Ayub, and Janet Guo discuss the extent and impact of burnout in neurology and effective methods for measuring burnout. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200422
The Brain's Action-Mode Network
Dr. Jason Crowell and Dr. Nico Dosenbach discuss how the field has shifted from naming networks anatomically to naming them functionally. Show references: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41583-024-00895-x
Ten Years of Neurology® Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation Decade in Review - Part 2
Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Josep Dalmau discuss GAD-antibody disorders, providing updates on the diagnosis and treatment of these GAD65-related diseases. Show references: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NXI.0000000000200363
Ten Years of Neurology® Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation Decade in Review - Part 1
Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Josep Dalmau discuss the evolution of terminology in paraneoplastic disorders and the irruption of immune checkpoint inhibitors. Show references: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NXI.0000000000200363
Autoimmune Epilepsy
Dr. Justin Abbatemarco delves into autoimmune epilepsy, breaking down the terminology for better understanding.
Kinetic Oscillation Stimulation for the Preventive Treatment of Chronic Migraine
Dr. Tesha Monteith discusses the Neurology article, "Kinetic Oscillation Stimulation for the Preventive Treatment of Chronic Migraine: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled Trial" by Jan Hoffmann and colleagues. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000210220
Superhuman Performance of a LLM on the Reasoning Tasks of a Physician
Dr. Andy Southerland and Dr. Adam Rodman discuss the implications of large language models in clinical reasoning and diagnostics. Show reference: https://arxiv.org/abs/2412.10849
Attitudes and Perceptions on Palliative Care
Dr. Derek Stitt and Dr. Miranda M. Wan discuss improving training and public awareness to optimize palliative care for patients with neurologic conditions. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200322
Enhancing Adherence to PAP Therapy
Dr. Salim Dib emphasizes that enhancing adherence to positive airway pressure (PAP) therapy in sleep apnea patients is essential for achieving optimal benefits.
Understanding Circadian Rhythm
Dr. Salim Dib discusses the impact circadian rhythm disruption has on overall health.
Women History Minute - Mary Whiton Calkins
Dr. Alison Christy delves into another women's history minute to discuss Mary Whiton Calkins.
CSF Correction Factors for Traumatic Lumbar Puncture in Adults
Dr. Alex Menze and Dr. Adrian Budhram discuss the clinical utility of cerebrospinal fluid correction factors for traumatic lumbar punctures. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200350
Changes in Cerebral and Hypothalamic Structure With Sleep Dysfunction in Patients With Genetic FTD
Dr. Trey Bateman, Dr. Simon Ducharme, and Tristin Best discuss changes in hypothalamic structure across the lifespan in patients with genetic FTD and whether these changes related to sleep dysfunction. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209829