Neurology Minute

Drs. Justin Abbatemarco and Géraldine Androdias discuss the impact of immune checkpoint inhibitors on the course of multiple sclerosis.  Show reference:  https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NXI.0000000000200202   This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.

Drs. Jessica Ailani and Willebrordus Petrus Johannes Van Oosterhout discuss the occurrence, characteristics, and evolution of space headaches during long-duration flights. Show Reference:  https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209224   This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.

In the first episode of this five-part series, Dr. Irfan Sheikh talks about Idiopathic generalized epilepsy. In this episode, he gives a brief overview of Idiopathic generalized epilepsy. This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "How Long-Term Disability Progression Is Different in Neuromyelitis Optica and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein-antibody Associated Disease" by Susan Kreimer, available in the March 7th issue of Neurology Today or at neurologytoday.com .  Show References:  https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/03070/how_long_term_disabil...

Dr. Halley Alexander goes more in-depth on the new NAEC Guidelines. Show References:  https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/03070/new_evidence_based_guidelines_for_in__and.6.aspx   https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000208087   This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.

Dr. Shuvro Roy and Dr. Annette Langer-Gould discuss the effective dose of rituximab and other B-cell depleting therapies in patients with multiple sclerosis, as well as important comorbidities to prevent infection risks. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NXI.0000000000200211  

Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. Avindra Nath, the 2024 Ted Burns Humanism in Neurology Award winner.  Show Reference: https://www.aan.com/research/ted-burns-humanism-neurology-award  

Naomi Kass discusses the impact EEG plays in clinical practice for neurologists.  Show references: https://www.neurology.org/practice-current   https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7579192/how-does-eeg-impact-how-you-care-for-patients-with-a-possible-first-seizure  

Dr. Halley Alexander talks about the use of machine learning models to identify candidates for resective epilepsy surgery earlier in the disease course. Show reference:  https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000208048  

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Simona Nikolova to discuss her paper "Brain Iron Accumulation in Participants with Acute Post-traumatic Headache." Show reference:  https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2024/SearchResults.php?clear=&pg=1&Author=Nikolova%2C+Simona

Dr. Halley Alexander and Dr. Valérie van Hezik-Wester discuss whether people living with severe medically refractory epilepsy (PSRE) benefit from a seizure dog. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209178

Dr. Halley Alexander, Dr. Genevieve Rayner, and Eliza Honybun discuss the relationship between prenatal antiseizure medication exposure and adverse postnatal neurodevelopmental outcomes. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209175    

Dr. Jeff Ratliff delves into a conversation around REM sleep behavior disorder and the risks of developing Parkinson disease or parkinsonism disorders.   Show reference: https://movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mdc3.13998?af=R

Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Christopher Gibbons to discuss his paper "Cutaneous Phosphorylated Alpha-Synuclein Deposition in Dementia with Lewy Bodies and Mild Cognitive Impairment."   Show reference:  https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2024/SearchResults.php? Program_Number=PL4.004

Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Anelyssa D' Abreu about her recently posted NeuroByte on key features in Lecanemab.  Watch the NeuroByte now ! 

Drs. Jason Crowell and Carles Gaig discuss developing a composite score to assess the severity of the multiple symptoms present in anti-IgLON5 disease. Show Reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000208101 

Dr. Stacey Clardy and Aaron Baldwin discuss how access to genetic testing may vary based on various factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, socioeconomic status, and insurance status. Reference:  https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209161

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "Seizure Dogs Reduce Frequency of Seizures, but Discontinuations Are Common," by Thomas R. Collins, available in the February 28th issue of Neurology or at neurologytoday.com .  Show reference:  https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/fulltext/2024/03070/seizure_dogs_reduce_frequency_of_seizures,_but.4.aspx  

Dr. Jeff Ratliff discusses how arm swings can help distinguish Parkinson disease from functional Parkinsonism. Show Reference:  https://movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mdc3.13952  

In the concluding segment of this four-part series, Dr. Shuvro Roy and Max Goldman recap this year's Neurology on the Hill event. In this last installment, they discuss funding for neurologic research and how the US government is supporting research along with areas of opportunity to expand funding. Read more about the Neurology on the Hill: Issues and Resources .

Drs. Deanna Saylor, Gretchen Birbeck, and Melody Asukile discuss ways to improve global collaboration among neurologists. Reference: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/article-abstract/2813062  

Dr. Howard Goodkin and Dr. Fred Lado discuss the recently published guidelines by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) for specialized epilepsy centers. In this interview, they explain why these guidelines are relevant to everyone, not just epileptologists. Read the related guideline piece in Neurology .

In the third part of this four-part series, Dr. Shuvro Roy and Max Goldman recap this year's Neurology on the Hill event. In this segment, they discuss Medicare physician reimbursement and the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act. Read more about the Neurology on the Hill: Issues and Resources . 

In the second part of this four-part series, Dr. Shuvro Roy and Max Goldman recap this year's Neurology on the Hill event. In this segment, they highlight one of the important issues discussed at this year's NOH, which is the Safe Step Act. Read more about the Neurology on the Hill: Issues and Resources .  

In the first part of this four-part series, Dr. Shuvro Roy and Max Goldman provide a brief overview of Neurology on the Hill (NOH) for those who may not be familiar with it. Read more about the 2024 Neurology on the Hill event.