Neurology® Podcast

Dr. Paul Crane talks with Dr. Hanalise Huff about neurologic and neurocognitive sequelae in pediatric survivors of the 2015 Ebola outbreak in Liberia. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Kerry Sheets about how hearing aid use affects cognition and the risk of dementia in older adults with hearing impairment. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jessica Ailani talks with Dr. Richard Lipton about future advancements in headache medicine. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Halley Alexander talks with Dr. Abel Sandmann about seizure rates and risk factors in patients with cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) during long-term follow-up without CCM intervention. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Jennifer Robblee about the latest consensus on refractory migraine, its definition, and management strategies, including new guidelines for emergency treatment. Read the related article in Cephalalgia. Read the related article in Headache. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Patricia Pozo-Rosich about the latest advancements in headache medicine, focusing on key research findings from 2025. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi about the latest findings from the 2026 International Stroke Conference. Read more about the CHOICE-2 trial. Read more about the OCEANIC-STROKE trial. Read more about the FASTEST trial. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

The March 2026 recall showcases four previously posted episodes focused on clinical issues relevant to hospital-based neurologists. The episode opens with Dr. Jennifer E. Fugate discussing PRES, focusing on clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, neuroimaging findings, and management strategies. The episode continues with Dr. Ava Easton discussing the World Health Organization's technical brief on encephalitis. In the third episode, Dr. Matthew Ryan Woodward discusses the complexities of status epilepticus, from definition through refractory and super-refractory stages. The episode concludes with Dr. Adrian Budhram discussing common challenges neurologists face when interpreting CSF results. Podcast links: Evolving Insights into the Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes of PRES WHO Launches Technical Brief for Encephalitis Super Refractory Status Epilepticus Diagnosis, Management, and Prognostication CSF Correction Factors for Traumatic Lumbar Puncture in Adults Article links: Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome: Evolving Insights in Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes WHO Launches Technical Brief for Encephalitis Super Refractory Status Epilepticus Diagnosis, Management, and Prognostication Clinical Utility of CSF Correction Factors for Traumatic Lumbar Puncture in Adults Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Shyam Prabhakaran about the 2026 AHA/ASA guidelines for the early management of acute ischemic stroke, highlighting key recommendations, the role of advanced imaging, and the importance of thrombolysis and thrombectomy. Read the related article in the journal Stroke. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Marjo S. van der Knaap and Romy J. van Voorst about expert consensus recommendations for the diagnosis and management of vanishing white matter and the importance of standardizing care worldwide. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Alex Menze talks with Dr. Divyanshu Dubey about the clinical insights into autoimmune nodopathies, particularly focusing on CASPR1 and CASPR1/CNTN1-complex-IgG. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Halley Alexander talks with Dr. Alissa M. D'Gama about genetic testing for infantile epilepsies. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. David G. Coughlin about the role of αSyn-SAAs in diagnosing dementia with Lewy bodies and their relationship with Alzheimer disease biomarkers. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Andrew D. Hershey about the advancements in the treatment of pediatric migraines. Read the related article in The New England Journal of Medicine. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

In this special episode, Dr. Roy Strowd talks with Drs. Jeff Ratliff, Tesha Monteith, and Justin Abbatemarco about non-traditional educational formats and how they're reshaping neurology training. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Dipika Aggarwal as she shares her profound journey as both a physician and a patient. After battling stage four colon cancer, she faced a stroke that changed her life. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

The February 2026 recall features four previously posted episodes on multiple sclerosis. The episode begins with a conversation with Dr. Wallace J. Brownle discussing whether dissemination in time is essential to diagnois relapsing MS. The discussion continues with Dr. Daniel Ontaneda regarding the 2024 revisions of the McDonald criteria for diagnosing multiple sclerosis. The episode then transitions into a conversation with Dr. Jiwon Oh about BTK inhibitors and recent data on tolebrutinib in multiple sclerosis. The episode concludes with Dr. Sandra Vukusic addressing the differences in disease-modifying therapies for female versus male patients with multiple sclerosis. Podcast link: Investigating Whether Dissemination in Time Is Essential to Diagnose Relapsing MS 2024 McDonald Criteria BTK Inhibitors in Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Sex-Related Gap in the Use of Disease-Modifying Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis Podcast article: Investigating Whether Dissemination in Time Is Essential to Diagnose Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis: 2024 Revisions of the McDonald Criteria Tolebrutinib versus Teriflunomide in Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis Tolebrutinib in Nonrelapsing Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Sex-Related Gap in the Use of Disease-Modifying Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Michael Eller about the implications of CGRP therapies in migraine treatment, particularly for patients with vascular risk factors or a history of stroke. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. John Ney about the prevalence, disability burden, and societal impact of neurologic disorders in the U.S. Read the related article in JAMA. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

In the second episode of this two-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Drs. Valérie Biousse and Nancy J. Newman about the management of non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy and its emerging relationship with GLP‑1 medications. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Drs. Valérie Biousse and Nancy J. Newman about the clinical features and diagnostic tools utilized for non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION). Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Divyanshu Dubey about how antibodies to synaptophysin and GAP43 help explain an autoimmune neuropathy seen in swine abattoir workers and offer new clues for diagnosing and treating related inflammatory neuropathies. Read the related article in ScienceDirect. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

In the second installment of this two-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Drs. Ayush Gupta and Kuntal Sen about the spinal cord and optic neuritis, while outlining practical approaches to genetic testing and emphasizing the importance of collaboration with genetic counselors and neurogeneticists. Read the related article in Neurology® Genetics. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Drs. Ayush Gupta and Kuntal Sen about the phenotypes commonly seen in CNS inflammatory and demyelinating diseases, and discuss genetic conditions in patients who do not precisely meet classic diagnostic criteria. Read the related article in Neurology® Genetics. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Elizabeth Coon talks with Prof. Franziska Hopfner about the frequency and disease trajectory of MSA patients who do not experience dysautonomia, in comparison to those with autonomic involvement. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Start the new year with the January 2026 Recall, featuring five episodes focused on the topic of AI in neurology. The episode begins with Dr. Stacey Clardy talking with Stephen Marche about the evolving topic of natural language processing and its impact on neurology and everyday life. The episode leads into a conversation with Drs. Halley Alexander and Sándor Beniczky discussing the use of AI to accurately interpret routine clinical EEG. The conversation continues with Drs. Trey Bateman and David T. Jones discussing the use of FDG-PET imaging and machine learning to improve diagnostic accuracy. The episode transitions into a discussion between Dr. Andy Southerland and Dr. Adam Rodman regarding the implications of LLMs in clinical reasoning and diagnostics. This month's Recall concludes with Dr. Stacey Clardy reflecting on how AI is shaping multiple aspects of life, including podcasts. Podcast links: What Natural Language Processing Could Mean for Careers in Neurology and Publications Artificial Intelligence Interpretation of EEG FDG-PET-Based Machine Learning Framework to Support Neurologic Decision-Making Superhuman Performance of a LLM on the Reasoning Tasks of a Physician Podcasting in the Age of AI Article links: The College Essay Is Dead Automated Interpretation of Clinical Electroencephalograms Using Artificial Intelligence An FDG-PET–Based Machine Learning Framework to Support Neurologic Decision-Making in Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders Superhuman Performance of a Large Language Model on The Reasoning Tasks of a Physician A Phase-2B Double-Blind Randomized International Prospective Trial of Inebilizumab in NMDAR Encephalitis: The ExTINGUISH Trial Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Derek Stitt talks with Drs. Joseph Safdieh and Matthew S. Robbins about subspecialization's impact on patient care, why preserving a core neurologist identity matters, and how training can reinforce it. Read the related Resident & Fellow Section article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Shuvro Roy talks with Dr. Rosa Cortese about new ways to improve multiple sclerosis and MOGAD diagnosis, including how AI and imaging could enhance accuracy and influence future care. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Mahinda Yogarajah talks with Drs. Benjamin Tolchin and Jon Stone about recommendations for clinicians, patients, and other stakeholders on the management of functional seizures. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Drs. Natalia Rost and Behnam Sabayan about the emerging field of preventive neurology, emphasizing the need for neurologists to shift from traditional diagnostic and treatment roles to a more proactive approach that includes prevention and brain health optimization. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Zohaib Siddiqi talks with Dr. Catarina Bernardes about a case involving a 35-year-old woman presenting with personality changes and gait impairment. Read the related Resident & Fellow Section article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

In the second part of this two-part series, Dr. Dan Ackerman talks with Drs. Valérie Biousse and Nancy J. Newman about recent clinical trials, the need for collaboration between stroke neurologists and eye care providers, and the role of technology in improving patient outcomes. Read the article referenced in this interview in the Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Dan Ackerman talks with Drs. Valérie Biousse and Nancy J. Newman about the clinical presentations, diagnostic challenges, and the importance of accurate diagnosis in managing CRAO and BRAO. Read the article referenced in this interview in the Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi about the highlights from the 17th World Stroke Congress. Learn more on the World Stroke Congress website. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Alex Menze talks with Dr. Kristen Dams-O'Connor about traumatic encephalopathy syndrome and its relationship with traumatic brain injury. Read the related article in Neurology® Open Access. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. Dara Albert about the misconceptions surrounding FND, the importance of compassionate communication with patients, and the need for improved educational strategies to address knowledge gaps. Read the related article in Neurology® Education. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

The December 2025 recall features four previously released episodes focused on neuropalliative care. The episode begins with Dr. Stacey Clardy speaking with Dr. Janis Miyasaki about her path into neurology, the integration of palliative care into neurologic practice, and the essential role of patient-centered care. The conversation continues with Dr. Miranda Wan addressing strategies to enhance training and public awareness to optimize palliative care for patients with neurologic conditions. The recall concludes with Dr. Carolyn Rennels discussing the characteristics and motivations of patients with ALS who sought medical aid in dying in a two-part series. Podcast links: 2025 AAN President's Award Recipient - Dr. Janis Miyasaki Attitudes and Perceptions on Palliative Care Characteristics and Motivations of People With ALS Who Pursue Medical Aid in Dying - Part 1 Characteristics and Motivations of People With ALS Who Pursue Medical Aid in Dying - Part 2 Article links: 2025 AAN President's Award Neurologists' Attitudes and Perceptions on Palliative Care: A Qualitative Study Characteristics and Motivations of People With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Who Pursue Medical Aid in Dying in California Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Alex Menze talks with Professor Hakan Cetin about the need to reevaluate the approach to diagnosing and treating seronegative myasthenia gravis. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Gregg Day talks with Professor Jonathan Rohrer about the significance of studying individuals at risk of developing genetic frontotemporal dementia, focusing on how early cognitive changes before symptoms appear can inform research and future therapeutic trials. Read the related article in Neurology®Genetics. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. YuHong Fu about the importance of differentiating between dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson disease dementia. Read the related article in Nature. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Dan Ackerman talks with Dr. Isabel Hostettler about the diagnosis, risk factors, and prognosis of RCVS, highlighting the need to recognize symptoms and distinguish it from other causes of subarachnoid hemorrhage. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

In a special episode of the Neurology Podcast, Dr. Stacey Clardy discusses how AI is shaping various aspects of our lives, including podcasts. Read the related article in Neurology® Open Access. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Alison Christy talks with Dr. Matthew Ryan Woodward about the complexities of status epilepticus, focusing on its definitions, the transition to refractory and super-refractory states, and the implications for treatment. Read the related article in Neurology® Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Sandra Vukusic about the disparities in treatment for female patients with multiple sclerosis, particularly focusing on how pregnancy influences treatment decisions and the overall lower exposure to disease-modifying therapies in women compared to men. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Alison Christy talks with Dr. Jennifer L. McGuire about neuroimaging findings linked to ICANS, exploring whether specific imaging patterns correlate with distinct neurologic symptoms. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

The November 2025 Recall revisits four insightful episodes centered on muscle and neuromuscular diseases. Kicking off the episode is a two-part series on myositis, where Dr. Stacey Clardy speaks with Dr. Andrew Mammen. The episode continues with an interview featuring Dr. Eric Voorn, who discusses the effectiveness of combining personalized, home-based aerobic exercise with coaching to improve physical fitness in individuals with neuromuscular diseases. The episode wraps up with Dr. Elia Sechi discussing the critical role of interpreting lab test results, understanding assay performance, and recognizing the real-world impact of false positives in myasthenia gravis diagnostics. Podcast links: Updates on All Things Myositis – Part 1 Updates on All Things Myositis - Part 2 Efficacy of Aerobic Exercise and Coaching on Physical Fitness in Neuromuscular Disease False Positivity of Acetylcholine Receptor Autoantibodies in Clinical Practice Article links: Efficacy of Combined Aerobic Exercise and Coaching on Physical Fitness in People With Neuromuscular Diseases Risk of False Acetylcholine Receptor Autoantibody Positivity by Radioimmunoprecipitation Assay in Clinical Practice Show citations: Oorschot S, Brehm MA, van Groenestijn AC, et al. Efficacy of Combined Aerobic Exercise and Coaching on Physical Fitness in People With Neuromuscular Diseases: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Neurology. 2025;105(1):e213781. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000213781 Zara P, Chessa P, Deiana GA, et al. Risk of False Acetylcholine Receptor Autoantibody Positivity by Radioimmunoprecipitation Assay in Clinical Practice. Neurology. 2025;104(9):e213498. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000213498 Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Katie Krulisky talks with Dr. Stefano Meletti about the incidence and characteristics of postictal central apnea in focal seizures. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Claudia Suemoto about the association between consumption of low- and no-calorie sweeteners and cognitive decline. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Katie Krulisky talks with Dr. Rosemary Dray-Spira about trends in prenatal exposure to antiseizure medications over the past decade, according to medication safety profiles. Read the related article in Neurology®. Read the related North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry. Read the related Continuum article. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Jonathan Graff-Redford about key takeaways from the recent Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC). Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.