UAMS Neurology

Encephalopedia: A UAMS Neurology Podcast

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Welcome to the official UAMS Neurology Podcast, hosted by Dr. Alqtishat and Dr. Hani. This bimonthly series brings neurology to life through engaging, case-based discussions and focused topic reviews designed to strengthen clinical reasoning and deepen understanding. Each episode explores common and complex neurological diseases, integrating real-world cases with evidence-based updates from the latest literature. We also feature guest speakers from neurology and related specialties to provide multidisciplinary perspectives, practical insights, and guidance on shared decision-making in patien...

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Approach to Myopathy Part 1: History and Physical Examination 07.07.2026 12:52

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.

Approach to Cognitive Decline and Dementia Part 3: MoCA (Bonus Episode) 24.06.2026 15:38

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...

Approach to Cognitive Decline and Dementia Part 2: Early-Onset and Rapidly Progressive Dementias 16.06.2026 16:09

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 neur...

Approach to Cognitive Decline and Dementia Part 1: Late-Onset Dementia 02.06.2026 25:58

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 conte...

Approach to Diplopia: A Case of Multiple Cranial Neuropathies 19.05.2026 8:17

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 e...

ADHD in Medical Training: An Attending's Experience 05.05.2026 18:17

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 advi...

Exercise in Parkinson's Disease: A Bonus Episode 28.04.2026 6:34

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.

Troubleshooting Parkinson's Disease: Part 2 21.04.2026 16:10

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.

Troubleshooting Parkinson's Disease: Part 1 08.04.2026 23:22

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.

Acute Stroke Management Guideline 2026: What's New and What Matters? 17.03.2026 11:29

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 neu...

Approach to Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension and Dysautonomia 03.03.2026 17:59

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. Disc...

What is Encephalopedia? 03.03.2026 1:13