Podcasts about neurology today

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, “The AAN Updates Its Position Statement on Seizures, Driver Licensure, and Medical Reporting,” by Gina Shaw, available in the latest issue of Neurology Today or at neurologytoday.com.  Show reference: The AAN Updates Its Position Statement on Seizures, Driver Licensure, and Medical Reporting

In this episodeof Neurology Today in 5, Neurology Today editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, discusses a large trial that found high-dose Vitamin D reduced MRI evidence of disease activity in patients with clinically isolated syndrome or early relapsing MS; an animal brain map, revealing changes in inflammation, immune activity, and cell repair that preceded the appearance of MS lesions; and a discussion of the challenges and opportunities of using AI in neurology education.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on the newly approved drug for neurofibromatosis 1 with plexiform neuromas in adults, how neurology practices are integrating with multiple subspecialties, and the impact of federal cuts to DEI grants and research.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on the impact of NIH cuts to indirect research costs, response to a new guideline on migraine prevention from ACP, and an updated position statement from the AAN on seizures, driver licensures, and medical reporting.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on the larger lifetime burden of dementia than projected, an AI-fueled program that detects hidden features in EEGs for epilepsy detection, and neurology-trained pharmacists who are working with neurology departments.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on new data on IVF safety for women with MS, an elevated protein associated with loneliness, social isolation and brain function, and the role of community-based neurologists in drug development.  

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on the pros and cons of virtual neurology education, the FDA approval of tirzepatide for obesity-related obstructive sleep apnea, and the promise of AI for glioma assessment.  

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on the safety of middle meningeal artery embolization for chronic subdural hematoma, the processed red meat and risk for dementia, and editors' picks for the best advances of 2024.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on the latest Cochrane review of magnesium sulfate to prevent cerebral palsy; a novel mRNA system for gene therapy for muscular dystrophies, and the perception of CTE and suicidality risk in retired NFL players. 

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on proposed updated criteria for diagnosing MS before symptoms manifest, the use of large language models to address administrative burden with electronic medical records, and the growth of training programs in neonatal neurocritical care.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on a study highlighting three-year outcomes for patients with anti-NMDAR encephalitis, an analysis comparing the diagnostic efficacy of skin biopsies vs. CSF tests for human prion diseases, and the ways in which a graduate degree in public health and/or business administration can shape career pathways for neurologists.  

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on the higher risk for cardiovascular effects with certain antiseizure therapies on adults with epilepsy, the impact of social determinants of health on children with MS, and the status of coverage for blood-based tests for Alzheimer's disease.

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, "Could Reducing Environmental Toxins Help Mitigate the Risk for Parkinson's Disease? Where the Evidence Is Leading" by Gina Shaw, available in the November 7th issue of Neurology Today or at neurologytoday.com. Show reference: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/pages/articleviewer.aspx?year=2024&issue=11070&article=00001&type=Fulltext

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on fever prevention and stroke outcomes, the impact of air pollution and other environmental toxins on Parkinson's, and the role of cholesterol overload in ALS progression and disease risk.

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, “Early Treatment Cuts Relapse Risk in Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease,” by Gina Shaw, available in the latest issue of Neurology Today or at neurologytoday.com.  Show reference: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/pages/default.aspx https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/article-abstract/2822964 

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, "A Comparison of Side Effects for Four First-line Antiseizure Medications" by Stacey Burling, available in the September 19th issue of Neurology Today or at neurologytoday.com.  Show reference: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/09190/a_comparison_of_side_effects_for_four_first_line.1.aspx

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on the potential of a new blood biomarker for ALS, a PACP-targeted migraine therapy, and a real-world review of data on eculizumab for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. This Podcast is being Sponsored by LocumTenens.com

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on Eastern equine encephalitis relief, systems developed to meet demand for anti-amyloid therapies, and a new protocol for timely diagnosis and treatment for eye stroke in the emergency department. This Podcast is being Sponsored by LocumTenens.com

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "What Neurologist Should Know About Antidepressants, Weight Gain for Neuropathy" by Gina Shaw, available in the September 19th issue of Neurology Today or at neurologytoday.com.  Show reference:  https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/09190/what_neurologists_should_know_about.2.aspx#:~:text=Neurologists%20frequently%20prescribe%20antidepressants%20for%20managing%20neuropathy%20and,likely%20to%20become%20nonadherent%20to%20control%20their%20weight.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights new findings on brain pathways in placebo pain relief, that Parkinson's gene variants are more common than thought, and why there is momentum behind new blood biomarker tests for Alzheimer's.

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Depression During Intern Year Increases Risk for Persistent MD Depression: What Can Training Programs Do to Intervene?" by Gina Shaw, available in the September 5th issue of Neurology Today or at neurologytoday.com.  Show reference:  https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/09050/large_study_finds_covid_vaccination_does_not.3.aspx

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Large Study Finds COVID Vaccination Does Not Increase Multiple Sclerosis Relapses" by Susan FitzGerald, available in the September 5th issue of Neurology Today or at neurologytoday.com.  Show reference:  https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/09050/large_study_finds_covid_vaccination_does_not.3.aspx

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights a new workgroup's recommendations on biomarkers for diagnosing Alzheimer's, AI's ability to track Parkinson's severity from brief videos, and the latest research on how racism leads to neural changes and accelerated aging.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief discusses data on the association between weight loss drugs and a rare type of optic neuropathy, ethical issues around normothermic regional perfusion, and how neurologists are onboarding and training advanced practice practitioners in comorbid cancer and stroke.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief discusses data on the complex interaction between body composition, vascular health, and neurodegenerative disease, Tenecteplase in an extended treatment window and stroke-related disability, and gene expression in cormorbid cancer and stroke.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief discusses data on an angiotensin receptor for blocker for hypertension associated with reduced risk for epilepsy, a study finding first responders to 9-11 clean-up sites had an increased risk for early dementia, and dementia experts comment on approval of donanemab.

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, "An Angiotensin Receptor Blocker for Hypertension Is Associated With a Reduced Risk for Epilepsy,” available in the July 18th issue of Neurology Today or at neurologytoday.com.  Show reference:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38884986/ 

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief discusses data on the effectiveness of rescue therapies when endovascular thrombectomy fails, how first-seizure clinics reduce hospitalizations, and AI's use in sleep neurology.

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, "Prospective Study Presents Longitudinal Trajectory of Cognitive Impairment in Patients With Essential Tremor" by Susan Kreimer, available in the June 20th issue of Neurology Today or at neurologytoday.com.  Show reference:  https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/06200/prospective_study_presents_longitudinal_trajectory.2.aspx This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Study Recommends Cautious Delay Before Withdrawing Life Support for Patients with Severe Brain Injury" by Dan Hurleyr, available in the June 20th issue of Neurology Today or at neurologytoday.com.  Show reference: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/06200/study_recommends_cautious_delay_before_withdrawing.1.aspx

What challenges could derail men's retirements?  Journalist and professor Dawn Fallik joins us to discuss what she learned in the research for her article in Kiplinger Why So Many Men are Bad at Retirement. And we explore what men can learn from women that may save men's retirements. Dawn Fallik joins us from Philadelphia. __________________________ Bio Dawn Fallik is an award-winning reporter specializing in database analysis, feature writing and medical coverage. She has 20 years of daily reporting experience at for The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Associated Press and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. She spent a month in India covering the tsunami, investigated medical errors and went to the prom at age 26. This year she was nominated and served on the 2022 Pulitzer Prize jury. Although she left full-time reporting for full-time teaching, Fallik continues to cover medical issues for The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, AARP Magazine and Neurology Today. She has worked on the multimedia desks at the Wall Street Journal and The Philadelphia Inquirer. She spent six years writing for The Wall Street Journal's medical desk, and live blogged two Olympics and multiple television shows for the WSJ's culture site SpeakEasy. She's interviewed Tim Gunn, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and Judy Blume. She has witnessed executions, investigated abusive priests and covered rent-a-cow companies. But she believes there's nothing more fun than a good weather story. In September 2007, she started as a full-time assistant professor at The University of Delaware. She took over as journalism director in 2009 and eventually grew the minor to 250 students. From 2012-2015 she served on the Board of Directors for the DART Society, which works with journalists who cover trauma and violence. Since the age of 18, Dawn has lived in 12 cities, eight states and two countries. __________________________ For More on Dawn Fallik Website __________________________ Mentioned in This Podcast Episode Men's Sheds What to do about lonely older men? Put them to work.  The Washington Post ___________________________ Podcast Episodes You May Like Independence Day – Steve Lopez Retire Happy – Dr. Catherine Sanderson Why Retirement is About Much More Than Money - Ted Kaufman & Bruce Hiland If You Love Your Work, Will You Hate Retirement? - Michelle Pannor Silver __________________________ Wise Quotes On What You're Retiring To "So I think that, that for men in particular, thinking about just even planting that seed earlier, and starting to think about retirement in a positive way, would be a big change and gets you into that positive path of mind. That sounds very woo, but if you think about retirement as a positive thing and not about how much you're going to miss work, that's going to be a big change. And I think a lot of people when they plan for retirement, they're just thinking about the money aspect, like I have to put so much away. And that's sort of such a distant future thing. It's not really a personal plan where you're not just saying I'm going to travel, but I always wanted to go to Greece, and start like having concrete plans that you want to put in place, so that when you do retire, you're already making plans for the future. You've already got things in place that you can look forward to." On What Men Can Learn From Women "...something like 50% of men over 60 described themselves as lonely. They're so tied to work, that's where their social connections are. So how do you start establishing life outside of work before you're done with work? Maybe that's joining a bowling league, or if you're part of a church or a synagogue, becoming more involved with those activities. You start making those outside connections beforehand. I've worked many places now, and I still have friends from almost every place that I have worked. Because, and they're almost all female friends,

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief discusses a paper advising against prematurely withdrawing life support for severe TBI, data showing those with the highest composite score of inflammatory markers had a greater risk for stroke, original reporting stressing that residency programs and applicants need to adopt more strategic approaches to managing the overwhelming volume of applications. This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.  

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief discusses a push among neurocritical care experts to develop a code procedure for intracerebral hemorrhage, new findings showing people with Havana syndrome have functional neurologic disorder, and a study reporting distal symmetric polyneuropathy is more prevalent but less diagnosed in primary care clinics in low-income areas.   This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, "Study Identifies Disparities in Access to Neurodiagnostic Studies for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy" by Gina Shawr, available in the May 16 issue of Neurology Today or neurologytoday.org. Show reference:  https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/05160/study_identifies_disparities_in_access_to.6.aspx

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief discusses a new study reporting better outcomes with surgical removal of hematoma in intracerebral hemorrhage, disparities in access to diagnosis and care for epilepsy, and the challenges that remain for women in neurology research.

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "These AI Hacks Could Alleviate Administrative Burden" by Lola Butcher, available in the April 4th issue of Neurology Today or at neurologytoday.com. Show References:  https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/04040/these_ai_hacks_could_alleviate_administrative.6.aspx This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "How Long-Term Disability Progression Is Different in Neuromyelitis Optica and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein-antibody Associated Disease" by Susan Kreimer, available in the March 7th issue of Neurology Today or at neurologytoday.com.  Show References:  https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/03070/how_long_term_disability_progression_is_different.3.aspx?WT.mc_id=HPxADx20100319xMP  https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ana.26858  This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Seizure Dogs Reduce Frequency of Seizures, but Discontinuations Are Common," by Thomas R. Collins, available in the February 28th issue of Neurology or at neurologytoday.com.  Show reference:  https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/03070/seizure_dogs_reduce_frequency_of_seizures,_but.4.aspx 

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Advanced MRI Biomarkers Lead to More Accurate Diagnosis in Multiple Sclerosis" by Jamie Talan, available in the January 18th issue or at neurologytoday.com.  Show references:  https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/01180/advanced_mri_biomarkers_lead_to_more_accurate.6.aspx 

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Individuals Can Now Request a Blood Test for Alzheimer's Disease -  Why Some Dementia Experts Are Wary".  Show references: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2023/10190/individuals_can_now_request_a_blood_test_for.2.aspx

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Cognitive Decline Appears to Speed Up in the Years Following a Heart Attack". Show references: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2023/07060/cognitive_decline_appears_to_speed_up_in_the_years.8.aspx  

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief discusses the association between gout and neurodegenerative diseases, tenecrteplase vs.warfarin for acute stroke, expedited cognitive decline after a heart attack.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief discusses the FDA approval of an antipsychotic for agitation in dementia, elevated risk for Parkinson's in Camp Lejeune Marines exposed to contaminated water, a gene variant delays the onset of symptoms in man with autosomal dominant Alzheimer's. This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief discusses a study on the safety of omnabotuliumtoxinA on pregnant women with migraine, the impact of the Adderall shortage on patients with ADHD and narcolepsy, and the state of AI for epilepsy. This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information. This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief discusses a new study reporting a gene assay detected Parkinson's before symptoms onset, life stressors greatly impact women with epilepsy during pregnancy; the role of inflammation in new-onset refractory status epilepticus.  This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief discusses a new study finding anticoagulants are safe for patients with atrial fibrillation and dementia, women on hormone replacement therapy had higher tau levels, and neurology residents are participants in humanities programs to foster wellness.  

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief discusses a new study finding fertility treatments did not lead to MS relapses for women, a AHA consensus statement that finds stroke systems need improvement, and ravalizumab at less frequent doses was effective for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Should Clinicians Reconsider Classifying MS As Relapsing or Progressive". Show references: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/Fulltext/2023/02020/Should_Clinicians_Reconsider_Classifying_MS_As.6.aspx

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Mounting Evidence on the Effects of Climate Change on Neurologic Disorders". Show references: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/Fulltext/2022/11030/Mounting_Evidence_on_the_Effects_of_Climate_Change.5.aspx This episode is brought to you by Mass General Brigham Department of Neurology, please visit us at www.massgeneralbrigham.org.

Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, "Use of High-Dose Folic Acid in Pregnant Women with Epilepsy Is Associated with Cancer Risk in Their Children". Show references: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/Fulltext/2022/11030/Use_of_High_Dose_Folic_Acid_in_Pregnant_Women_with.2.aspx This episode is brought to you by Mass General Brigham Department of Neurology, please visit us at www.massgeneralbrigham.org.