Neurology® Podcast

Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. John McDonough about the historical and economic factors shaping the US healthcare system and why understanding these systemic forces matters for neurologists and patient care.  Read the related article in The Harvard Gazette .  Disclosures can be found at  Neurology.org .   

Dr. Shuvro Roy talks with Dr. Daniel Daneshvar about the prevalence of CTE at death among NFL players and the association between CTE severity and the risk of dementia.  Read the related article in the BMJ .  Disclosures can be found at  Neurology.org . 

Dr. Kait Nevel talks with Dr. Katharina Schmidbauer about primary CNS T-cell lymphoma, highlighting diagnostic challenges, imaging characteristics, and treatment approaches for this rare disease.  Read the related article in  Neurology ® .  Disclosures can be found at  Neurology.org . 

The October Recall features four previously posted episodes on immune‑based therapies for neurologic disease. In the first episode, Dr. Bhaskar Roy reviews the latest treatments, comparing their efficacy and safety. The second episode, with Dr. Michael Levy, focuses on satralizumab for treating relapsing MOGAD, current management challenges, and the encouraging results of this new therapy. That co...

Dr. Dara Albert talks with Dr. Bruce Cohen about the future of child neurology residency training, exploring current models, consensus areas, and challenges in evolving the curriculum to meet future healthcare needs. Read the related article in  Neurology ® Education. Disclosures can be found at  Neurology.org . 

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Tamara Pringsheim about the updated American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and American Headache Society (AHS) guidelines on pharmacologic treatment for migraine prevention in adults.  Read the related article in  Neurology ® . Disclosures can be found at  Neurology.org .  Show transcript:  Dr. Jose Merino (00:08): This is Jose Merino, editor-in-chief of the Neurolog...

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Irene Cortese about recent advances in the treatment of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), focusing on immune-based therapies like virus-specific T cells and immune checkpoint inhibitors.  Read the related article in The New England Journal of Medicine .  Disclosures can be found at  Neurology.org .  Show transcript:  Dr. José Merino: This is Jo...

Dr. Kait Nevel talks with Drs. Ayal Aizer and Clara Baselga-Garriga about the link between primary motor cortex involvement in brain metastases and increased seizure risk, highlighting implications for patient management and future research directions.  Read the related article in  Neurology ® . Disclosures can be found at  Neurology.org . 

Dr. John Ney talks with Dr. Daniele Piomelli about the evolving role of cannabis in neurology, exploring its history, current research, and potential future applications. Read the related article in The New England Journal of Medicine .  Disclosures can be found at  Neurology.org . 

In part two of this two-part series, recorded at this year's AAN Annual Meeting, Dr. Gregg Day talks with Drs. Joel Salinas and Sarah Song about imperfect but practical brain health metrics, patient-centered assessment strategies, and future directions in brain health assessment.  Visit the newly launched BrainHealth.com to access trusted brain health information and stay informed.  Disclosures ca...

In part one of this two-part series, recorded at this year's AAN Annual Meeting, Dr. Gregg Day talks with Drs. Joel Salinas and Sarah Song about the evolving landscape of brain health, practical approaches to incorporating brain health assessments into routine care, and the importance of collaboration across specialties. Visit the newly launched BrainHealth.com to access trusted brain health infor...

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Drs. Sara Marceglia and Alberto Priori about the use of artificial intelligence in neurology training, highlighting the need for formal curricula, ethical considerations, and practical applications in clinical practice. Read the related article in  Neurology ® Education. Disclosures can be found at  Neurology.org . 

Dr. Aaron Zelikovich talks with Dr. Bhaskar Roy about the latest treatments for myasthenia gravis, comparing their efficacy and safety.  Read the related article in  Neurology ® . Disclosures can be found at  Neurology.org . 

The September 2026 Recall features four previously posted episodes highlighting updates in child neurology. The episode begins with Dr. Andrew Hershey discussing advances in the treatment of pediatric migraines. Next, Dr. Serena Orr discusses the genetic risk of migraine and post-traumatic headache in children. In the third episode, Dr. Coral Stredny reviews the management of pediatric convulsive...

Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Ka-Ho Wong about national trends in Medicare reimbursement for inpatient neurologic care, including the widening gap between hospital charges and payments and its implications for healthcare policy.  Read the related article in  Neurology ® . Disclosures can be found at  Neurology.org . 

In part two of this series on the 2026 Alzheimer Association International Conference, Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Drs. Trey Bateman and Gregg Day about recent clinical trials, evolving treatment strategies, and prevention efforts.    Disclosures can be found at  Neurology.org . 

In part one of this series, Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Drs. Trey Bateman and Gregg Day about blood-based biomarkers, anti-amyloid therapies, and other highlights from the 2026 Alzheimer Association International Conference.  Disclosures can be found at  Neurology.org . 

Dr. Shuvro Roy talks with Prof. Catherine Jutzeler about how age influences neurologic and functional recovery after spinal cord injury and how these findings could inform treatment and future clinical trials. Read the related article in  Neurology ® . Disclosures can be found at  Neurology.org . 

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Chloe Hill about comparing virtual and in-person neurology outpatient visits for new patients.  Read the related article in  Neurology ® . Disclosures can be found at  Neurology.org . 

Dr. Dara Albert talks with Dr. Daniel Freedman about the new practice guideline from the American Epilepsy Society on infantile epilepsy, highlighting key findings on medication, dietary therapy, and the importance of early surgical intervention for infants with epilepsy.  Read the related guideline here .   Disclosures can be found at  Neurology.org .   

Dr. Jessica Ailani talks with Dr. Serena Orr about the genetic risk of migraine and post-traumatic headache in children.  Read the related article in Neurology ® Genetics .  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org . 

Dr. Paul Crane talks with Drs. Fiifi Duodu and Malya Sahu about neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis diagnosis in Africa, including challenges and efforts to improve care.  Read the related article here .  Disclosures can be found at  Neurology.org .   

Dr. Elizabeth Coon talks with Dr. Lucy Norcliffe-Kaufmann about the mechanism-based therapy with ampreloxetine for neurogenic orthostatic hypotension in multiple system atrophy, highlighting recent clinical trial results and future directions.  Read the related article in Neurology ® . Disclosures can be found at  Neurology.org . 

The August 2026 recall showcases five incredible interviews highlighting recent advances in headache medicine.  The episode begins with Dr. Patricia Pozo-Rosich discussing the latest advancements in headache medicine, focusing on key research findings from 2025. The episode continues with Dr. Jennifer Robblee discussing the latest consensus on refractory migraine. In the third episode of this seri...

In part two of this series, Dr. Shuvro Roy talks with Drs. Jiwon Oh and Amit Bar-Or about the latest developments in BTK inhibitors for MS, including safety signals, trial results, and future directions.  For more information, please read about the abstract that was presented at the  2026 AAN Annual Meeting .  Read more about the  Fenebrutinib Trial .  Disclosures can be found at  Neurology.org .