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Beyond the Brain: The Texas Neurological Society Podcast

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This is Beyond the Brain: The Texas Neurological Society Podcast. The Texas Neurological Society is the nation’s largest state neurological society, representing more than 900 members across Texas and advancing care for patients with neurologic disease. The mission is simple and serious: support high‑quality patient care, strong neurology practices, and a healthy workforce across the state. Beyond the Brain brings that mission to life. Each episode features neurologists, residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, and advocates discussing real‑world issues in neurology: clinical advances,...

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DPRIT Unpacked: Texas’s New Era of Dementia and Neurodegenerative Disease Research 09.07.2026 19:24

Welcome to episode three of Beyond the Brain: The Texas Neurological Society Podcast . Texas has just approved a groundbreaking three-billion-dollar investment in dementia and neurodegenerative disease research, but that funding is temporarily tied up in court. In this solo episode, host Dr. Eddie Patton explains what the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT) is, how it came...

Mobile Stroke Units: Bringing the ER to You 11.06.2026 28:45

Welcome to episode two of Beyond the Brain: The Texas Neurological Society Podcas t. Every minute after a stroke, two million brain cells die — and mobile stroke units are racing to close that gap. Stroke pioneer Dr. James Grotta joins host Dr. Eddie Patton to break down how these "emergency rooms on wheels" are transforming acute stroke care in Texas and beyond, from the science of clot-bus...

Advocacy in Action: How Neurologists Shape Policy in Washington and Austin 14.05.2026 27:00

Welcome to episode one of Beyond the Brain: The Texas Neurology Society Podcast . Neurologist and TNS Board Member Dr. Ethan Meltzer joins host Dr. Eddie Patton to discuss his advocacy work in Washington and Austin, including telehealth, Medicare reimbursement, and research funding. This inaugural episode highlights how neurologists can influence policy and improve access to care for patients acro...

Beyond The Brain: The Texas Neurological Society Podcast 08.05.2026 1:32

Every neurologist has stories that stay with them. Stories about patients. Families. Tough calls in the middle of the night. Beyond the Brain: The Texas Neurological Society Podcast, is where those stories meet the science, the systems, and the people driving change. In this podcast, you’ll hear from clinicians, researchers, and innovators about what is working in neurology today and what st...