Neuro Knowledge Podcast

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An educational resource to provide information and dispel misconceptions amongst patients and families dealing with neurological diagnoses. We will tackle a diagnosis each podcast and discuss symptoms, diagnosis and treatment!

Scott Speelziek


    • Apr 11, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


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    Episode #14 -- Parkinson's Plus Syndromes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 22:17


    After a long hiatus, the Neuro Knowledge Podcast returns with an episode on Parkinson's Plus Syndromes. The conditions Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS) and Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) are discussed!Cure PSPPSP Association (UK/Europe)Corticobasal SyndromeMultiple System Atrophy - The MSA CoalitionIntro/Outro Music: Pinecrest by The Loyalist (Used with permission of the artist)Speakers are employees of Mayo Clinic. The views/opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not represent those of Mayo Clinic or its subsidiaries.The Neuro Knowledge Podcast on Facebook!

    Episode #13 -- Migraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 22:45


    Hi all! This episode focuses on migraine headaches and we discuss underlying causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options!Cortical Spreading DepressionMigraine Trust Org - Treatment Options including Advanced Options Migraine Patient GuidesMigraine CanadaIntro/Outro Music: Pinecrest by The Loyalist (Used with permission of the artist)Speakers are employees of Mayo Clinic. The views/opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not represent those of Mayo Clinic or its subsidiaries.The Neuro Knowledge Podcast on Facebook!

    Episode #12 -- Peripheral Neuropathy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2019 16:20


    Hi everyone! We are back with an episode on peripheral neuropathy! As always we discuss symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options!The Podcast will soon be coming to YouTube in addition to common outlets!Large vs Small Fiber Symptoms Thermoregulatory Sweat Testing (TST) Intro/Outro Music: Pinecrest by The Loyalist (Used with permission of the artist) Speakers are employees of Mayo Clinic. The views/opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not represent those of Mayo Clinic or its subsidiaries.The Neuro Knowledge Podcast on Facebook!

    Episode #11 -- Concussions and CTE

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2019 18:03


    Happy New Year! The podcast returns with this episode on concussions and CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy). Symptoms, diagnosis and evaluation along with possible treatments are discussed. Some common misconceptions are also addressed. CTE Tau AccumulationsKing Devick Sideline Concussion Test Headway Foundation Concussion Legacy Foundation Intro/Outro Music: Pinecrest by The Loyalist (Used with permission of the artist)Speakers are employees of Mayo Clinic. The views/opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not represent those of Mayo Clinic or its subsidiaries.The Neuro Knowledge Podcast on Facebook!

    Episode #10 -- Meningitis

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2018 15:12


    This week's episode focuses on meningitis, specifically viral, bacterial and fungal forms! Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and potential complications are discussed!Layers of Meninges and MeningitisHydrocephalus VP Shunt DiagramIntro/Outro Music: Pinecrest by The Loyalist (Used with permission of the artist) Speakers are employees of Mayo Clinic. The views/opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not represent those of Mayo Clinic or its subsidiaries.The Neuro Knowledge Podcast on Facebook!

    Episode #9 -- Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS or AIDP)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2018 18:04


    This episode focuses on Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) also known as acute inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (AIDP)! Symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and misconceptions regarding the clinical course of GBS are discussed!Nerve Demyelination Diagram Guillain-Barré Syndrome Fact Sheet GBS/CIDP Foundation InternationalIntro/Outro Music: Pinecrest by The Loyalist (Used with permission of the artist)Speakers are employees of Mayo Clinic. The views/opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not represent those of Mayo Clinic or its subsidiaries.The Neuro Knowledge Podcast on Facebook!

    Episode #8 -- Dementia 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2018 23:22


    In this episode we discuss dementia for the second time. This time focussing on frontotemporal dementia (FTD), dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and vascular dementia! Normal vs FTD AtrophyThe Association for Frontotemporal DegenerationLewy Body Dementia AssociationSmall Vessel Ischemic Disease MRI'sIntro/Outro Music: Pinecrest by The Loyalist (Used with permission of the artist)Speakers are employees of Mayo Clinic. The views/opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not represent those of Mayo Clinic or its subsidiaries.The Neuro Knowledge Podcast on Facebook!

    Episode #7 --Hemorrhagic Strokes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2018 15:51


    This episode addresses hemorrhagic stroke, building of off Episode #2 of the podcast which was on ischemic stroke. We discuss both different types of hemorrhages including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment!Hypertensive HemorrhageLenticulostriate vesselsSubarachnoid Hemorrhage DiagramAneurysm CoilingAneurysm ClippingIntro/Outro Music: Pinecrest by The Loyalist (Used with permission of the artist)Speakers are employees of Mayo Clinic. The views/opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not represent those of Mayo Clinic or its subsidiaries.The Neuro Knowledge Podcast on Facebook!

    Episode #6 -- ALS

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2018 16:52


    This episode addresses ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) also known as "Lou Gehrig's Disease" including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options and some common misconceptions!Upper Motor Neuron vs Lower Motor Neuron DiagramALS Spinal Cord ChangesALS Multidisciplinary Clinic Search (United States)ALS Multidisciplinary Clinic Search (Canada)Intro/Outro Music: Pinecrest by The Loyalist (Used with permission of the artist)Speakers are employees of Mayo Clinic. The views/opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not represent those of Mayo Clinic or its subsidiaries.The Neuro Knowledge Podcast on Facebook!

    Episode #5 -- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2018 28:07


    This week we address multiple sclerosis or MS including risk factors, diagnosis, numerous treatment options and some common misconceptions. Myelin and Multiple Sclerosis Diagram Relapsing and Secondary Progressive MS Disease Courses Primary Progressive MS Disease Course Disease Modifying Therapies (DMTs) National Multiple Sclerosis Society Intro/Outro Music: Pinecrest by The Loyalist (Used with permission of the artist) The views/opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not represent those of Mayo Clinic or its subsidiaries. The Neuro Knowledge Podcast on Facebook!

    Episode #4 -- Parkinson's Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 21:37


    In this episode we address Parkinson's disease including risk factors, protective factors, treatment and as always misconceptions! Parkinson's Disease Basic Info Parkinson's Disease Additional Info Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy Intro/Outro Music: Pinecrest by The Loyalist (Used with permission of the artist) The views/opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not represent those of Mayo Clinic or its subsidiaries. Neuro Knowledge Podcast on Facebook!

    Episode #3 -- Seizures & Epilepsy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2018 36:51


    In this episode we address seizures and epilepsy including risk factors, diagnosis, numerous treatment options and important safety information. Dr Kate Hocquard joins the podcast to discuss misconceptions and important points she stresses with patients.Anti-Seizure MedicationsVagus Nerve Stimulator InfoKetogenic and Other Diet Treatments in EpilepsyCannabidiol (CBD) use in EpilepsySeizures and Driving Laws by StateIntro/Outro Music: Pinecrest by The Loyalist (Used with permission of the artist)Speaker(s) are employees of Mayo Clinic. The views/opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not represent those of Mayo Clinic or its subsidiaries.The Neuro Knowledge Podcast on Facebook!

    Episode #2 -- Stroke and TIA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 25:39


    In this episode we discuss stroke and transient ischemic attacks (TIA's). Clinical signs, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and prevention are addressed! Stroke Warning Signs Quitting Smoking Quitting Smoking 2 Heart Rate Training Zones Intro/Outro Music: Pinecrest by The Loyalist (Used with permission of the artist) The views/opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not represent those of Mayo Clinic or its subsidiaries. Neuro Knowledge Podcast on Facebook

    Episode #1 -- Dementia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2018 20:48


    The first episode of the Neuro Knowledge Podcast! This episode focuses on dementia, specifically Alzheimer's disease. We discuss symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Misconceptions regarding dementia are also addressed! Intro/Outro Music: Pinecrest by The Loyalist (Used with permission of the artist)Speaker(s) are employees of Mayo Clinic. The views/opinions expressed in the podcast are solely those of the speakers and do not represent those of Mayo Clinic or its subsidiaries.

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