Neuro Pathways: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Medical Professionals

Pavan Tankha, DO, discusses intravenous ketamine and its use in functional restoration for patients with chronic pain. For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.

William Bingaman, MD, discusses the current state of epilepsy surgery and its value in care of individuals who have failed anti-seizure medications. For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.

Andre Machado, MD, PhD and Imad Najm, MD, discuss a first-of-kind study aimed at identifying biomarkers and targets for preventing and curing neurodegenerative disorders and other neurologic diseases.  For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.

Jessica Vensel Rundo, MD, MS, discusses the screening criteria, ideal candidates and patient outcomes for hypoglossal nerve stimulation in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.  For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.

Megan Jack, MD, PhD, discusses the value of peripheral nerve neurosurgery within the nerve injury treatment landscape.  For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.

Yuebing Li, MD, PhD, discusses the current diagnostic and therapeutic guidelines for managing myasthenia gravis.  For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.

Dennis Lal, PhD, MS, discusses advances in gene discovery and the prospect of targeted gene therapy for neurologic disorders in both pediatric and adult patients. For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.

Mark Bain, MD and Joao Gomes, MD discuss the state of intracranial hemorrhage diagnosis and treatment, and the advances needed to improve patient prognosis. For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.

Aaron Abrams, MD discusses the efforts that have led to, and continue to evolve, the understanding that earlier, higher efficacy treatments improve outcomes for patients with pediatric-onset demyelinating diseases. For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.

Eighty-five percent of youths ages 12-17 do not receive adequate preparation for their transition from pediatric to adult care. In this episode we address the steps and tools needed to successfully transition care for pediatric patients with neurological disorders. For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.

Multifaceted use of extracranial brain stimulation including, prognostication and prediction of functional recovery, promotion of motor recovery, and surgical mapping are explored with researcher Ela Plow, PhD, in this episode of Neuro Pathways. For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.

Paul Marasco, PhD, discusses the evolving use of bionic technologies to create simultaneous degrees of freedom for individuals with prostheses. For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.

Extensive collaboration on other skull-base tumors has evolved the surgical approach to orbital tumors for Drs. Pablo Recinos and Raj Sindwani. In this episode they discuss multi-handed, endonasal approaches in the narrow corridors of the orbit. For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.

Although neurosarcoidosis is diagnosed in approximately 5% of patients with sarcoidosis, postmortem studies reveal that 10% of sarcoid cases have neurological manifestations. In this episode of Neuro Pathways Brandon Moss, MD, discusses the complexities in diagnosing and treating neurosarcoidosis. For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the ep...

Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is a rare genetic disorder that is characterized by certain types of tumors that form within the body and the brain. In this episode, Neha Patel, MD discusses the current landscape for managing NF2 patients, including challenges and what’s on the horizon for positive patient outcomes. For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast a...

Brain tumors have proven challenging to treat, largely due to the biological characteristics of the tumors, which often limit treatment progression. In the episode, Justin Lathia, PhD shares insights around the development of new treatment approaches for brain tumor and current research findings that give hope for enhanced survival. For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic....

Autoimmune encephalitis and other autoimmune neurologic disorders are increasingly identified causes of unexplained dementia and other neurologic symptoms. In this episode, Amy Kunchok, MD shares insights around the rapidly advancing subspecialty of autoimmune neurology and research in the field. For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the epi...

Individuals who experience trauma at a young age have been shown to have a higher risk of developing alcoholism, depression and suicidality. In this episode, Tatiana Falcone, MD discusses long-term physical and behavioral health concerns, current treatment options and ways physicians can address neurological changes in patients who have experienced adverse childhood trauma. For information about c...

Child and adolescent health care providers are increasingly caring for patients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or other (LGBTQ+), or who may be struggling with or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. In this episode, Jason Lambrese, MD discusses behavioral health concerns, clinical management and barriers providers may face in the care of LGBTQ+ ado...

The occurrence of stroke in adults under 45 years of age is particularly problematic as these patients are often affected by physical disability, depression and loss of productivity. In this episode, Abbas Kharal, MD, MPH discusses the identification and management of vasculitis and how it plays a major role in the differential diagnosis of stroke in the young. For information about claiming CE cr...

A supportive physician-patient relationship provides an important foundation for end-of-life care, as it can increase patient satisfaction and quality of life. In this episode, Edward Benzel, MD discusses all aspects of end-of-life care including how to initiate the conversation with terminally ill patients and their family members. For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic....

Dementia is a broad term which covers many conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and others. In this episode, Marwan Sabbagh, MD provides insights around diagnostic criteria for the most common dementias, as well as their differential features. For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the ep...

Spinal cord injury is a debilitating neurological condition that requires providers to address issues beyond the loss of motor and sensory function. In this episode, Gregory Nemunaitis, MD discusses the importance of early intervention, the role of stem cells and steroids for treatment options and the latest innovations in technology for patients with spinal cord injury. For information about clai...

MR fingerprinting (MRF) has emerged as an alternate imaging method that can successfully address problems associated with conventional and advanced imaging modalities. In this episode, Dan Ontaneda, MD and Irene Wang, PhD discuss the specific advantages of MRF and its use in the diagnosis and monitoring of neurological disorders. For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org...

Suicidal ideation and behavior have been associated with a variety of neurological illnesses. In this episode, Tatiana Falcone, MD discusses the importance of early screening, management and the use of therapeutics for suicidality in patients with neurological disorders. For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.