Encephalopedia: A UAMS Neurology Podcast

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  Approach to Seizures: Workup and Advanced Treatments 15.09.2026 23мин

  In this episode, the hosts Dr. Bayan Alqtishat and Dr. Mohammad Hani discuss how to approach a consult for a patient with first time seizure in the emergency room. This is part two of a two part series focusing more on the workup and management with the epileptologist, Dr. Faisal Ibrahim who completed his epilepsy fellowship at Cleveland clinic and is currently a faculty member at Southern Illinois University. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents and medical students. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice. 
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  Approach to Seizures: History and Physical Exam 01.09.2026 27мин

  In this episode, the hosts Dr. Bayan Alqtishat and Dr. Mohammad Hani discuss how to approach a consult for a patient with first time seizure in the emergency room. This is part one of a two part series discussing seizures with the epileptologist, Dr. Faisal Ibrahim who completed his epilepsy fellowship at Cleveland clinic and is currently a faculty member at Southern Illinois University.   Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents and medical students. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice. 
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  Approach to Dysarthria: A Mysthenia Gravis Case Discussion 18.08.2026 11мин

  In today’s episode, the hosts Dr. Bayan Alqtishat and Dr. Jasem Hani, will discuss a case about an 86-year-old female with new onset dyasrthria and dysphagia, who later gets diagnosed Myasythenia Gravis. The case discussion will include navigating the differential diagnosis list for dysarthria and it's different types, then moves on to discuss Mysathenia Gravis disease diagnosis and management Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an education tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice.
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  Functional Neurological Disorder: Insight from Adult and Pediatric Neurologists 04.08.2026 23мин

  In this episode, the hosts, Dr. Bayan Alqtishat and Dr. Jasem Hani, interview Dr. Hillary Williams, a movement disorder specialist and Dr. Morgan Bridgforth, a pediatric neurologist to discuss functional neurological disease (FND). Both Dr. Williams and Dr. Brigdeforth have speical interest in FND.  Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an education tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice.
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  Approach to Myopathy Part 2: Differential Diagnosis 21.07.2026 17мин

  In this episode, the hosts, Dr. Bayan Alqtishat and Dr. Jasem Hani, continue their conversation with Dr. Humaira Khan, a neuromuscular specalist about how to approach myopathy and muscle weakness, expanding on the differential diagnosis list.  Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an education tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice.
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  Approach to Myopathy Part 1: History and Physical Examination 07.07.2026 12мин

  In this episode, the hosts, Dr. Bayan Alqtishat and Dr. Jasem Hani, interview Dr. Humaira Khan, a neuromuscular specalist about how to approach myopathy and muscle weakness.  Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an education tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice.
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  Approach to Cognitive Decline and Dementia Part 3: MoCA (Bonus Episode) 23.06.2026 15мин

  In this episode, the hosts Dr. Bayan Alqtishat and Dr. Jasem Hani, sit down with their guest speaker, Dr. Anthony Davis, a cognitive and behavioral neurologist to discuss the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). This episode is part three of a three part series addressing dementia.   Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an education tool for learners, especially neurology resident. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice.
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  Approach to Cognitive Decline and Dementia Part 2: Early-Onset and Rapidly Progressive Dementias 16.06.2026 16мин

  In this episode, hosts Dr. Bayan Alqtishat and Dr. Jasem Hani, sit down with their guest speaker, Dr. Anthony Davis, a cognitive and behavioral neurologist to discuss early-onset and rapidly progressive dementia and cognitive delince. This episode is part two of a three part series addressing dementia.   Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an education tool for learners, especially neurology resident. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice.
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  Approach to Cognitive Decline and Dementia Part 1: Late-Onset Dementia 02.06.2026 25мин

  In this episode, hosts Dr. Bayan Alqtishat and Dr. Jasem Hani, sit down with their guest speaker, Dr. Anthony Davis, a cognitive and behavioral neurologist to discuss late onset dementia and cognitive delince. This episode is part one of a three part series addressing dementia.   Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an education tool for learners, especially neurology resident. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice.
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  Approach to Diplopia: A Case of Multiple Cranial Neuropathies 19.05.2026 8мин

  In today’s episode, the hosts, Dr. Bayan Alqtishat & Dr. Jasem Hani, will discuss a case about a 69-year-old man with binocular diplopia, who is found to have right 3rd and 6th CN palsies on exam. The case discussion will include navigating the differential diagnosis list for binocular diplopia, CN 3 palsy, and multiple cranial neuropathies.  Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an education tool for learners, especially neurology resident. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice.
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  ADHD in Medical Training: An Attending's Experience 05.05.2026 18мин

  In this episode, hosts Dr. Bayan Alqtishat and Dr. Jasem Hani sit down with Dr. Hilliary Williams, a movement disorders specialist, to explore what it’s like to navigate ADHD through medical school, residency, and into attending life.   Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an education tool for learners, especially neurology resident. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice.
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  Exercise in Parkinson's Disease: A Bonus Episode 28.04.2026 6мин

  In this short bonus episodes, Dr. Boddu and the hosts will discuss the benefit of exercise in PD patients.  Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an education tool for learners, especially neurology resident. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice.
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  Troubleshooting Parkinson's Disease: Part 2 21.04.2026 16мин

  In this episode, the hosts discuss how to troubleshoot common issues seen in Parkinson's disease in the the inpatient setting with Dr. Vikram Boddu, a movement disorder neurologist.    Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an education tool for learners, especially neurology resident. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice.
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  Troubleshooting Parkinson's Disease: Part 1 07.04.2026 23мин

  In this episode, the hosts discuss how to troubleshoot common issues seen in Parkinson's disease in the the outpatient setting with Dr. Vikram Boddu, a movement disorder neurologist.    Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an education tool for learners, especially neurology resident. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice.
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  Acute Stroke Management Guideline 2026: What's New and What Matters? 17.03.2026 11мин

  In this episode, the hosts and the guest speaker Dr. Krishna Nalleballe will discuss 2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Guideline from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association with a focus on what is new compared to the last update of 2019.  Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an education tool for learners, especially neurology resident. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice.  
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  Approach to Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension and Dysautonomia 03.03.2026 17мин

  In today’s episode, the hosts will discuss a case about a 69-year-old man with neurogenic orthostatic hypotension, who later gets diagnosed with paraneoplastic autoimmune ganglionopathy. The case discussion will include navigating the differential diagnosis list for autonomic dysfunction and the management of orthostatic hypotension, briefly touching on neurogenic supine hypertension as well. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended solely as an education tool for learners, especially neurology resident. The content should not be interpreted as medical advice.
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  What is Encephalopedia? 02.03.2026 1мин