Neurology® Podcast

Episodes

• New Resident Guide to Stroke Alerts - Part 1 01.06.2026 21m

  In part one of this series, Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Dan Ackerman about the latest guidelines for managing acute ischemic stroke, emphasizing thrombolytic therapy, imaging techniques, and decision-making regarding treatment in extended time windows. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 
• June 2026 Recall: Topics on Parkinsonian Disorders 01.06.2026 1h 4m

  The June 2026 Recall highlights four previously posted episodes on parkinsonian disorders. The episode begins with Dr. Valtteri Kaasinen discussing the clinical challenges of diagnosing Parkinson disease and how that diagnosis can evolve over time. The discussion continues with Dr. YuHong Fu, who addresses the importance of differentiating between dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson disease dementia. The third episode features Dr. Daniel Weintraub discussing clinical considerations and strategies for effective communication when addressing cognitive concerns in patients with Parkinson disease. The episode concludes with Prof. Franziska Hopfner discussing the frequency and disease trajectory of MSA patients who do not experience dysautonomia, compared with those who have autonomic involvement. Podcast links:  Stability and Accuracy of a Diagnosis of Parkinson Disease Over 10 Years  Dementia with Lewy Bodies and Parkinson Disease Dementia Clinical Approach to Dementia Risk in Patients with Parkinson Disease  Multiple System Atrophy Without Dysautonomia  Article links:  Stability and Accuracy of a Diagnosis of Parkinson Disease Over 10 Years  Dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson Disease Dementia — The Same or Different and is it Important?  Long-Term Dementia Risk in Parkinson Disease  Multiple System Atrophy Without Dysautonomia: An Autopsy-Confirmed Study Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 
• Prion Disease Clinical Trial NN112 28.05.2026 26m

  Dr. Gregg Day talks with Drs. Sonia Vallabh and Eric Minikel about scientific insights and the future of prion disease treatment, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis, personalized medicine, and hope for affected families.  Learn about the clinical trial.   Learn more about the Prion Alliance.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.  
• Headache Medicine Highlights from the 2026 AAN Annual Meeting - Part 2 25.05.2026 17m

  In the second episode of this series, Dr. Tesha Monteith and Dr. Peter Goadsby continue their conversation on advances in headache medicine, including brain health, migraine as a risk factor for dementia, and future directions in neurology.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 
• Headache Medicine Highlights from the 2026 AAN Annual Meeting - Part 1 21.05.2026 20m

  In the first part of this series, Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Peter Goadsby about some major themes that emerged from the AAN Annual Meeting regarding headache medicine.   Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 
• Inflammation, Limbic White Matter, and Symptoms After Repetitive Head Impacts in Retired Football Players 18.05.2026 27m

  Dr. Alex Menze talks with Dr. Breton Asken about the long-term impacts of repetitive head impacts in football players, focusing on inflammation, brain microstructure, and cognitive decline. Read the related article in Neurology®.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 
• Updates Regarding Radiation Necrosis 14.05.2026 19m

  Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Kait Nevel about radiation necrosis following radiation therapy, with a closer look at Boswellia serrata supplement findings.  Please read the related article mentioned in this episode.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 
• Association of Changes in Activity Patterns With Brain Atrophy and Disability Progression in People With MS 11.05.2026 12m

  Dr. Alex Menze talks with Dr. Kathryn C. Fitzgerald about using accelerometry to detect subtle, longitudinal changes in disability in people with multiple sclerosis and how these changes relate to brain atrophy and disability progression.  Read the related article in Neurology®.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 
• Clinical Heterogeneity and Candidate Biomarkers in POLG-Related Mitochondrial Disease 07.05.2026 19m

  Dr. Katie Krulisky talks with Dr. Cristina Domínguez-González about the complexities of mitochondrial disease, including diagnosis, biomarkers, and recent research on POLG-related disorders.  Read the related article in Neurology® Genetics.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.
• Workplace Lactation in Neurology: Barriers and Opportunities 04.05.2026 29m

  Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Drs. Deborah Hall and Deborah Setter about the current situation for lactating individuals in neurology and the opportunities for improvement in the workplace.  Read the related article in Neurology® Clinical Practice.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 
• May 2026 Recall: Clinical Approach to Monocular Vision Loss 01.05.2026 1h 33m

  The May 2026 Recall highlights four in‑depth conversations focused on the clinical approach to monocular vision loss. The episode opens with Dr. Dan Ackerman leading a two-part series with Drs. Valérie Biousse and Nancy J. Newman on the challenges and opportunities in diagnosing CRAO and BRAO. The episode continues with a second, two‑part series in which Dr. Justin Abbatemarco speaks with Drs. Valérie Biousse and Nancy J. Newman about updates in non‑arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy. Podcast links: Challenges and Opportunities in Diagnosing CRAO/BRAO - Part 1 Challenges and Opportunities in Diagnosing CRAO/BRAO - Part 2 Updates in Non-Arteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy - Part 1  Updates in Non-Arteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy - Part 2  Related article: Eye Stroke Protocol in the Emergency Department  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 
• Clinical Reasoning Series: A 70-Year-Old Man With Systemic Illness Related Strokes Refractory to Medical Treatment Managed With Intracranial Stent 30.04.2026 20m

  Dr. Zohaib Siddiqi talks with Dr. Laurence Poirier about a complex stroke case associated with systemic vasculitis, highlighting diagnostic challenges and management strategies, including the role of endovascular therapy.  Read the related Resident & Fellow Section article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 
• Epstein-Barr Virus Antibodies to Differentiate MS From Other Neuroinflammatory Diseases 27.04.2026 16m

  Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Paulus Rommer about the evolving understanding of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and its role in multiple sclerosis (MS), including recent research on EBV antibodies as diagnostic markers and potential therapeutic targets.  Read the related article in JAMA Neurology.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 
• Trends in Head CT Use in US Emergency Department Patients 23.04.2026 10m

  Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Layne Dylla about the trends in head CT use in US emergency departments from 2007 to 2022, highlighting disparities, regional variations, and the potential role of AI in optimizing imaging decisions.  Read the related article in Neurology®.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 
• A Discussion with Dr. Alison Christy: 2026 Ted Burns Humanism in Neurology Award Winner 20.04.2026 31m

  Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Alison Christy, the recipient of the 2026 Ted Burns Humanism in Neurology Award, about her inspiring career, innovative approaches to neurology education, and how she fosters compassion and creativity in medicine.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 
• 2026 AAN President's Award Recipient - Dr. Walter J. Koroshetz 16.04.2026 26m

  Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Walter J. Koroshetz about his journey from a childhood fascination with the brain to leading the NINDS and his enduring commitment to advocacy, scientific rigor, and patient care.  Read more about the 2026 AAN President's Award.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 
• A Path to Preventing Cognitive Impairment Due to Alzheimer Disease 13.04.2026 28m

  Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Eric Reiman about emerging antibody therapies for preclinical Alzheimer disease and the clinical, regulatory, and equity considerations shaping prevention trials and future care. Read the related article in The Lancet Neurology.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 
• History of Letters to the Editor 09.04.2026 20m

  As we celebrate the 75th anniversary of Neurology®, Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Drs. Steven Galetta and Robert Griggs about the history and evolution of the Letters to the Editor section. Join the conversation by visiting the Letters to the Editor section.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 
• Landmark Clinical Trials Shaping Patient Care 06.04.2026 12m

  Dr. H.E. Hinson talks with Dr. Vijay Ramanan about the upcoming Clinical Trials Plenary Session at the AAN Annual Meeting and the landmark studies shaping neurologic care. For more information about this event, visit the AAN website.   Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 
• Antiseizure Medication Dosing Strategy During Pregnancy and Early Postpartum in Women With Epilepsy in MONEAD 02.04.2026 19m

  Dr. Derek Stitt talks with Dr. Page B. Pennell about antiseizure medication management during pregnancy and postpartum, based on the MONEAD study.  Read the related article in Neurology®.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.