eanCast: Weekly Neurology

Moderator: Gabriele Siciliano (Pisa, Italy) Guest: Tiziana Mongini (Torino, Italy) In this episode, Prof. Gabriele Siciliano and Prof. Tiziana Mongini discuss a recent paper on Bag3 gene mutations linked to neurogenic distal muscle atrophy. They explore the evolving understanding of muscle dystrophies, the importance of genetic and molecular aspects, and challenges in diagnosis. Mongini underscore...

Moderator: Federica Montagnese (Munich, Germany) Guest: Magda Mroczek (Basel, Switzerland) In this podcast, Dr. Federica Montagnese interviews Dr. Magdalena Mroczek about gene mutations and variants in neuromuscular disorders, with a focus on muscular dystrophies. They discuss the impact of advanced technologies on genetic testing, highlighting the importance of clinical data and collaboration bet...

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) Guest: Matthias Endres (Berlin, Germany) In this episode, Barbara Tettenborn interviews Professor Matthias Endres, professor and chair of Neurology at the Charité Hospital in Berlin. The conversation delves into the connection between stroke and cardiology. Endres introduces the concept of stroke-induced atrial fibrillation, distinguishing it...

Moderator: Benedetta Storti (Milan, Italy) Guest: Anita Arsovska (Skopje, North Macedonia) Benedetta Storti hosts Prof. Arsovska as they explore rare causes of strokes, covering conditions like cardiomyopathy, fibromuscular dysplasia, and immune-related factors. Arsovska stresses the significance of a comprehensive diagnostic approach, discussing specific features in tests and advocating for thoro...

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) Guest: Thomas Meinel (Bern, Switzerland) Thomas Meinel, a clinician scientist at the Burn Stroke Research Center in Switzerland, is hosted by Barbara Tettenborn as they discuss covert cerebrovascular disease. His research, particularly on strokes in patients on anticoagulation, is explored, highlighting the frequency and clinical implications...

Moderator: Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, The Netherlands) Guest: Matilde Leonardi (Milan, Italy) Celebrate the end of the year with us with this special episode on Brain Health! Rolf Fronczek hosts Matilde Leonardi discussing her international neurology career and passion for Brain Health. She highlights the WHO Global Action Plan on epilepsy, stresses the increasing global burden of neurological disease...

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) Guest: Didier Leys (Lille, France) In this eanCast episode, Barbara Tettenborn interviews Didier Leys, Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Neurology, marking its 30th anniversary. Leys discusses the journal's evolution, challenges, and current impact factor of five. He outlines his daily editorial duties, stressing manuscript selection...

Moderator: Johann Sellner (Mistelbach, Austria) Guest: Tamuna Akhvlediani (Tbilisi, Georgia) In this podcast episode, Prof. Johann Sellner interviews Prof. Tamuna Akhvlediani about the neurological aspects of new antiviral drugs for SARS-CoV-2. They discuss drugs like monoclonal antibodies, paxlovid, and remdesivir, emphasizing their mechanisms and potential applications beyond COVID-19. Prof. Akh...

Moderator: Johann Sellner (Mistelbach, Austria) Guest: Tamuna Akhvlediani (Tbilisi, Georgia) In this last episode on Infectious Diseases, Prof. Johann Sellner and Prof. Tamuna Akhvlediani explore nosocomial infections of the central nervous system (CNS). They cover the definition, common pathogens, and prevention methods like infection control and standardized surgery. Prof. Akhvlediani specifies...

Moderator: Tamuna Akhvlediani (Tbilisi, Georgia) Guest: Johann Sellner (Mistelbach, Austria) In this week’s podcast hosted by Dr. Tamuna Akhvlediani, Prof. Johann Sellner discusses the connection between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and multiple sclerosis (MS). They explore the immune-mediated nature of MS, focusing on the impact of EBV and recent studies linking its infection to MS development. The e...

Moderator: Tamuna Akhvlediani (Tbilisi, Georgia) Guest: Johann Sellner (Mistelbach, Austria) Dr. Tamuna Akhvlediani hosts Professor Johann Sellner in a podcast discussing the impact of COVID-19 on neuro infections. Professor Sellner covers global neuro infections, the decline during lockdowns, and the effectiveness of measures like face masks and vaccination. The episode emphasizes lessons learned...

Moderator: Yildiz Değirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey) Guest: Antonio Farina (Florence, Italy) This week, Dr. Yildiz Değirmenci and Dr. Antonio Farina discuss life-threatening neurological toxicities from immune checkpoint inhibitors. Dr. Farina highlights high fatality rates, long-term disabilities, and the urgency of early recognition and treatment. The episode explores management, including discontinu...

Moderator: Antonio Malvaso Guest: Stefania Cuzzubbo Dr. Antonio Malva hosts Dr. Stefania Cuzzubbo to discuss neurological complications from cancer immunotherapy. Dr. Cuzzubbo highlights immune-related adverse events, focusing on peripheral nervous system issues. The importance of early diagnosis using MRI, lumbar puncture, and nerve studies is emphasized. Treatment involves promptly stopping the...

Moderator: Antonio Malvaso (Pavia, Italy) Guest: Alberto Vogrig (Udine, Italy) In this episode of EAN Cast Weekly Neurology, Dr. Antonio Malvaso, a neurology resident, welcomes Dr. Alberto Vogrig, an international expert in the field of paraneoplastic neurological syndromes. They discuss the definition of these syndromes, emphasizing the causal relationship with cancer and their immune-mediated pa...

Moderator: Alberto Vogrig (Udine, Italy) Guest: Giulia Berzero (Milan, Italy) In this episode Dr. Alberto Vogrig is joined by Dr. Giulia Berzero to discuss the clinical approach to neurological symptoms in patients with cancer. She highlights the increasing occurrence of neurological complications in cancer patients due to improved survival rates and novel cancer treatments. Dr. Berzero emphasizes...

Moderator: Panagiotis Zis (Nicosia, Cyprus) Guest: Peter Van den Bergh (Brussels, Belgium) In this episode of the EAN Cast, Prof. Zis is joined by Prof. Van den Bergh to discuss the recently updated guidelines for diagnosing and treating Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP). The existing guidelines were last revised over a decade ago, and this new version aims to reflec...

Moderator: Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria) Guest: Wolfgang Grisold (Vienna, Austria) In this podcast episode of EAN Cast, Professor Thomas Berger, Chair of the Department of Neurology at the Medical University in Vienna, and Professor Wolfgang Grisold, the current president of the World Federation of Neurology, discuss two important topics. First, they delve into the history and implementation of...

Moderator: Yıldız Değirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey) Guest: Panagiotis Zis (Nicosia, Cyprus) In this podcast episode Dr. Yıldız Değirmenci is joined by Dr. Panagiotis Zis to discuss peripheral neuropathies. Dr. Panagiotis Zis explains that peripheral neuropathy refers to diseases or disorders of the peripheral nerves, including mono neuropathies affecting single nerves and poly neuropathies affecting m...

Moderator: Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, The Netherlands) Guest: Harris Eyre (Houston, USA) Dr. Rolf Fronczek is joined by Dr. Harris Eyre to continue our discussion on the concept of Brain Health Span, emphasizing the importance of living with good brain health throughout life. They explore the role of neurologists in this endeavor, including individual patient care, educating other healthcare professio...

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) Guest: Erich Schmutzhard (Innsbruck, Austria), Eveline Sipido (Florence, Italy) In this episode of "eanCast: Weekly Neurology," host Barbara Tettenborn discusses regional teaching courses in Sub-Saharan Africa with special guests Professor Erich Schmutzhard and Eveline Sipido from the EAN Headoffice. These courses aim to share excellence in n...

Moderator: Sasa Filipovic (Belgrade, Serbia) Guest: Dafin Muresanu (Cluj-Napoca, Romania) In this final episode on Neurorehabilitation for the month, Professor Murseanu discusses the advancements and future prospects in post-stroke neurorehabilitation with Professor Filipovic. They emphasize the importance of evidence-based medicine and personalized medicine in the field, as well as the need for r...

Moderator: Dafin Muresanu (Cluj-Napoca, Romania) Guest: Karin Diserens (Lausanne, Switzerland) In the second episode on Neurorehabilitation, Professor Muresanu is joined by Professor Diserens to discuss early neurorehabilitation. They discuss the definition of early neurorehabilitation, the types of patients eligible for this approach, and the evidence-based research behind it. The conversation co...

Moderator: Dafin Muresanu (Cluj-Napoca, Romania) Guest: Katrin Rauen (Chieti, Italy) In this episode, Professor Muresanu interviews Professor Rauen about neurorehabilitation for brain injury patients. They discuss the importance of distinguishing between different types of brain injuries and tailoring rehabilitation programs accordingly. The conversation highlights the need for inpatient rehabilit...

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) Guest: Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey) Join Barbara Tettenborn and Yildiz Degirmenci in this episode of eanCast: Weekly Neurology as they delve into the intricacies of traveling with Parkinson's disease. Expert insights on managing symptoms during long trips, medication schedules across time zones, and precautions against infections are...

Episode 59: Epilepsy and Travel Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) Guests: Simona Balestrini (Florence, Italy), Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland) In the first episode of August, Barbara Tettenborn discusses epilepsy and traveling with experts Simona Balestrini and Marian Galovich. They address various topics related to epilepsy and travel, including recommendations for peop...