Neurology® Podcast

The May 2025 recall features four previously posted episodes on myasthenia gravis. The first episode has Dr. Fredrik Piehl discussing rituximab for new-onset generalized MG. In the second episode, Dr. Vera Bril explores the potential use of immunoglobulin as a corticosteroid-sparing agent in MG patients. The third episode features Dr. Ali A. Habib discussing trends in hospital admissions and in-hospital mortality for adult MG patients. The series concludes with Dr. Jennifer Morganroth addressing the increase in thymectomy procedures post-MGTX trial, disparities in access to these surgeries among different demographic groups, and the rise of minimally invasive surgical techniques. Podcast links: Efficacy and Safety of Rituximab for New-Onset Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Corticosteroid-Sparing Effects of Immunoglobulin in Myasthenia Gravis Hospitalizations and Mortality from MG Hospitalizations and Mortality From Myasthenia Gravis Trends and Disparities in the Utilization of Thymectomy for MG in the US Article links: Efficacy and Safety of Rituximab for New-Onset Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial of the Corticosteroid-Sparing Effects of Immunoglobulin in Myasthenia Gravis Hospitalizations and Mortality From Myasthenia Gravis Trends and Disparities in the Utilization of Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis in the United States Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Joseph Therriault about the use of plasma biomarkers in diagnosing Alzheimer disease, emphasizing the importance of interpreting these biomarkers within the clinical context of the patient. Read the related article in Nature. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Halley Alexander talks with Dr. Paula Marques about sex differences in genetically determined epilepsies. Read the related article in Neurology® Genetics. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Peter Goadsby about advances in headache science and classification. Read the editorial about ICHD-4. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Jiwon Oh about Bruton Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitors and the recent data on tolebrutinib in multiple sclerosis. Read the related article on Tolebrutinib versus Teriflunomide in The New England Journal of Medicine. Read the related article on Tolebrutinib in Nonrelapsing Secondary Progressive MS in The New England Journal of Medicine. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. Harry W. Sutherland about diversity in teaching methods, the balance between clinical responsibilities and educational opportunities, and innovative models like the academic half day. Read the related article in Neurology® Education. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jessica Ailani talks with Dr. Richard B. Lipton about the significance of recognizing prodromal symptoms, the findings from the PRODROME trial, and the implications for clinical practice. Read the related article with Neurology® Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Prof. Jon Stone talks with Dr. Laura Strom and Meagan Watson about changes in total emergency department and inpatient visits and costs before and after referral to a specialized, comprehensive functional seizure treatment clinic. Read the related article with Neurology® Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Neurology® Open Access has officially launched. In this episode, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and NOA Editor, Dr. Amy C. Kunchok share insights about Neurology® Open Access (NOA). Read more about Neurology® Open Access in this editorial, and visit the Neurology® Open Access website. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. Mehari Gebreyohanns, the recipient of the 2025 Ted Burns Humanism in Neurology Award, about his journey into stroke care, the BORNE initiative, and the challenges faced in global neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

The April 2025 replay showcases five compelling physician-as-patient stories. The episode begins with Dr. Franzi Herpich sharing her personal experience of suffering a stroke. It then transitions into a two-part series on arteriovenous malformation, featuring stories from Dr. Joe Sirven and Dr. Amy Hessler. The fourth episode highlights Dr. Eric Seachrist's journey with multiple sclerosis. In the final episode, Dr. Andrea Lendaris discusses her experience with Usher syndrome type 2A and her ongoing battle with acute and chronic health challenges. Podcast links: Physician as Patient - Stroke Physicians as Patients Series - Arteriovenous Malformation - Part 1 Physicians as Patients Series - Arteriovenous Malformation - Part 2 Physician as Patient Series - Multiple Sclerosis Physicians as Patients Series - Inclusivity of Physicians with Disabilities April 2022 Recall: Physician as Patient Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Gordon Smith talks with Dr. Jennifer Morganroth about the increase in thymectomy procedures following the MGTX trial, the differences in access to these surgeries among various demographic groups, and the growing role of minimally invasive surgical techniques. Read the related article in Neurology® Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Andrea Gropman talks with Dr. Stefan Pulst about the significant advancements in Neurology® Genetics over the past decade. Read the related article in Neurology® Genetics. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jessica Ailani talks with Dr. Francesca Puledda about the International Headache Society's global practice recommendations for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine. Read the related recommendations for the acute pharmacological treatment of migraine in Sage Journals. Read the related recommendations for pharmacological treatment of migraine in Sage Journals. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Dan Ackerman talks with Dr. Phillip Ferdinand about the association between smoking and young cryptogenic ischemic stroke. Read the related article in Neurology® Open Access. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Gordon Smith talks with Dr. Timothy Miller about compelling patient stories and clinical data that highlight the potential for recovery in ALS patients, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and understanding the disease mechanisms. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Trey Bateman talks with Dr. Amy Brodtmann about the complexities of diagnosing FTD and related disorders, emphasizing the need to understand frontal network impairments and the importance of behavioral assessments and psychiatric history in clinical practice. Read the related article in Neurology® Clinical Practice. 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 2024.

Dr. Alison Christy talks with Dr. Wallace J. Brownlee about whether dissemination in time (DIT) is necessary to make a diagnosis of MS in patients who fulfill a high number of dissemination in space (DIS) criteria. Read the related article in Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi about the latest findings from the International Stroke Conference, focusing on advancements in stroke treatment and recovery. Read more about the ESCAPE-MeVO trial. Read more about the Distal trial. Read more about the ANGEL-TNK trial. Read more about the PRESTIAGE-AF trial. Read more about the TRANSPORT2 trial. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

The March 2025 replay features four previously released episodes focused on peripheral neuropathy and radiculopathy. The episode begins with Dr. Anne Oaklander discussing the association between long COVID and the development of polyneuropathy affecting small-fiber axons. This is followed by another interview with Dr. Oaklander, where she shares key takeaways for clinicians regarding the management of small-fiber neuropathy. The third segment features Drs. Raymond Price and Brian Callaghan discussing practice guidelines for painful diabetic neuropathy. The episode concludes with Dr. Carmel Armon addressing the efficacy of epidural steroid injections in treating cervical and lumbar spinal stenosis and radiculopathies. Podcast Links: Peripheral Neuropathy and Prolonged COVID Relapsing-Remitting Immunotherapy Responsive SFN Practice Guidelines for Painful Diabetic Neuropathy Epidural Steroids for Cervical and Lumbar Radicular Pain and Spinal Stenosis Article Links: Peripheral Neuropathy Evaluations of Patients With Prolonged Long COVID Relapsing-Remitting Immunotherapy Responsive Small-Fiber Neuropathy Epidural Steroids for Cervical and Lumbar Radicular Pain and Spinal Stenosis Systematic Review Summary Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Vikram Karnik talks with Dr. Lorraine V. Kalia about the potential role of GLP-1 receptor agonists in neurodegenerative diseases, the current state of research, preclinical evidence, and future directions for GLP-1 agonists. Read the related article in The Lancet. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. BJ Hicks talks with Dr. Aaron Shoskes about the rising incidence of ischemic stroke in young adults. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Alex Menze talks with Dr. Carmel Armon about 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. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Gregg Day about practical approaches for screening assessments and preventive interventions that neurologists can implement to enhance the brain health of their patients at all stages of life. Read the related article in Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Shuvro Roy talks with Dr. Giovanna S. Manzano about the management of neurosarcoidosis, highlighting the challenges in diagnosis, treatment approaches, and the importance of collaboration among specialists. Read the related article in Neurology: Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

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. Read the related article in Springer Nature. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. John W. Winkelman about the new clinical practice guidelines for treating restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder, covering diagnosis, treatment options, and future management insights. Read the related article in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. John W. Winkelman about the new clinical practice guidelines for treating restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder, covering diagnosis, treatment options, and future management insights. Read the related article in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Prof. Gill Livingston about new hopeful evidence about dementia prevention, intervention, and care. Read the related article in The Lancet. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

The February 2025 replay showcases four episodes on the topic of neurology education. The episode begins with Drs. Dara V. F. Albert and Afsaneh Talai addressing the gaps in resident education on psychogenic nonepileptic seizures. This is followed by an engaging interview with Drs. Sarah Louise Edwards and Zachary London, who delve into the current state of game-based learning in neuroscience education. In the third episode, Dr. Catherine Albin discusses the essential elements of effective educational social media posts. The series concludes with Drs. Rachel Gottlieb-Smith and Kathryn Xixis examining the impact of artificial intelligence on residency recruitment. Podcast Links: Educating Child Neurology Residents About PNES Game Based Learning in Neuroscience Features of Educational Social Media Posts Artificial Intelligence in Residency Recruitment Article Links: Education Research: Educating Child Neurology Residents About Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures Game-Based Learning in Neuroscience: Key Terminology, Literature Survey, and How To Guide to Create a Serious Game Education Research: Making a Tweetorial Fly: Features of Educational Social Media Posts Associated With High Sharing and Engagement Artificial Intelligence in Residency Recruitment Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Nico U. F. Dosenbach about the brain's action mode network, focusing on resting state functional connectivity and the significance of the action mode network in relation to other networks. Read the related article in Nature Reviews Neuroscience. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Josep Dalmau about the evolution of Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation over the past decade, and how it has emerged as a leading journal in clinical and translational neuroimmunology. Read the related article in Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Adam Rodman about the implications of large language models in clinical reasoning and diagnostics. Read the related article on arXiv. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Derek Stitt talks with Dr. Miranda M. Wan about improving training and public awareness to optimize palliative care for patients with neurologic conditions. Read the related article in Neurology: Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Alexander Menze talks with Dr. Adrian Budhram about the common challenges faced by neurologists when interpreting cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) results, particularly in cases of traumatic lumbar punctures. Read the related article in Neurology: Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Trey Bateman talks with Dr. Simon Ducharme and Tristin Best about changes in hypothalamic structure across the lifespan in patients with genetic FTD and whether these changes related to sleep dysfunction. Read the related article in Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Nicolás Lundahl Ciano-Petersen about the clinical and immunologic profile of patients with paraneoplastic neurologic syndromes associated with Merkel cell carcinoma. Read the related article in Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Ashish D. Patel about headache referrals and the implementation of a design thinking approach to improve access to headache care. Read the related article in Neurology: Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Scott Friedenberg about the challenges faced by neurologists in balancing financial productivity with optimal patient care Read the related article in Neurology: Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Ring in the new year with the January 2025 replay of previously released episodes discussing the rise of science sleuths. In this three-part series Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Elisabeth Bik and Dr. Matthew Schrag about critical issues surrounding research integrity and misconduct. Podcast Links: The Rise of the Science Sleuths - Part 1 The Rise of the Science Sleuths - Part 2 The Rise of the Science Sleuths - Part 3 Article Link: The Rise of the Science Sleuths Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Neha Dangayach talks with Drs. Yelena Bodien and Brian Edlow about the concept of cognitive motor dissociation (CMD) in neurocritical care, highlighting its implications for patient assessment and treatment. Read the related article in Neurology: Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Shuvro Roy talks with Dr. Marisa Patryce McGinley about outpatient telemedicine utilization for neurologic conditions and identify potential disparities. Read the related article in Neurology: Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Cheryl Bushnell about the significance of these guidelines, essential messages for clinicians, lifestyle factors influencing stroke risk, unique considerations for women's health, and the necessity to bridge knowledge gaps in stroke prevention. Read the 2024 Guideline for the Primary Prevention of Stroke. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. Ron Postuma about the clinical features associated with IGLON5 positivity, emphasizing the implications for practitioners in diagnosing and treating sleep and movement disorders. Read the related article in Neurology: Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Drs. Rachel Gottlieb-Smith and Kathryn Xixis about the impact of artificial intelligence on residency recruitment in neurology, focusing on its potential benefits and pitfalls. Read the related article in Neurology: Education. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Derek Stitt talks with Dr. Reece Hass about the neuroanatomy of the cough reflex, the relationship between cough and pain, and specific neurological conditions that can lead to neurogenic cough. Read the related article in Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Drs. Claire J. Creutzfeldt and Robert G. Holloway about the concept of medical forecasting, its importance in clinical practice, and the skills necessary for effective prognostication. Read the related article in JAMA. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Vikram Karnik talks with Dr. Kate Wyman-Chick about distinguishing prodromal dementia with Lewy bodies from prodromal Alzheimer disease, the importance of early diagnosis, and the implications for clinical practice. Read the related article in Neurology: Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Bhooma Aravamuthan about the modern definition of cerebral palsy, the philosophical implications of diagnostic labels, and the need for clarity in clinical practice. Read the related article in Neurology: Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.