Neurology Minute

Neurology Minute

The Neurology Minute podcast delivers a brief daily summary of what you need to know in the field of neurology, the latest science focused on the brain, and timely topics explored by leading neurologists and neuroscientists. From the American Academy of Neurology and hosted by Stacey Clardy, MD, Ph.D., FAAN, with contributions by experts from the Neurology journals, Neurology Today, Continuum, and more.

Episodes

August 7, 2025 2 mins

Dr. Halley Alexander and Dr. Juan Luis Alcala-Zermeno discuss the outcomes of epilepsy surgery, specifically for patients with tonic-clonic seizures. 

Show references: 

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/epi.18243 

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/epi.17452 

https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/26286819 

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In this episode of the Neurology Minute, Dr. Alison Christy delves into another women's history minute to discuss Tilly Edinger. 

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In the August episode of the President's Spotlight, Dr. Jason Crowell and Dr. Natalia Rost discuss the mid-year assessment of AAN's five-year strategic plan. 

Show reference: 

https://www.aan.com/about-the-aan/presidents-spotlight   

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In the third episode of this series, Dr. Andy Southerland discusses the latest Capitol Hill Report, which outlines the 2026 Medicare fee schedule proposal. 

Stay updated with what’s happening on the hill by visiting aan.com/chr

Learn how you can get involved with AAN advocacy

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Dr. Kathryn Krulisky and Dr. Jordan Garris discuss educational gaps in understanding FND, the impact of stigma on patient care, and the importance of empathy in medical training. 

Show reference:

https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NE9.0000000000200219 

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Dr. Shuvro Roy and Dr. Daniel Blockmans discuss the efficacy and safety of upadacitinib as a treatment option for giant-cell arteritis. 

Show reference: 

https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2413449 

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In part eight of this ten-part series, Dr. Paul Crane and Dr. Prashanth Ramachandran discuss the study findings and the potential impact on clinical practice. 

Show reference: 

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/2824325

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In part seven of this ten-part series, Dr. Paul Crane and Dr. Prashanth Ramachandran discuss how to counsel patients about getting care abroad. 

Show reference: 

https://academic.oup.com/cid/article/78/6/1554/7280488

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In part six of this ten-part series, Dr. Paul Crane and Dr. Prashanth Ramachandran discuss findings from a recent systematic review on pneumococcal meningitis, including the role of corticosteroid, the importance of treatment timing, and emerging adjunctive therapies that may improve patient outcomes.

Show reference: 

https://academic.oup.com/braincomms/article/6/3/fcae131/7644484

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Dr. Jason Crowell discusses clinical considerations when addressing cognitive concerns in patients with Parkinson disease. 

Show reference: 

https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209699 

https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/32642512 

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Dr. Dan Ackerman and Dr. James Ernest Siegler discuss the complexities of treating ESUS and emphasize the importance of personalized treatment approaches based on individual patient factors. 

Show reference:

https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213876 

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In part five of this ten-part series, Dr. Paul Crane and Dr. Prashanth Ramachandran discuss the study findings and when clinicians should maintain suspicion for parechovirus. 

Show reference: 

https://academic.oup.com/cid/article-abstract/79/6/1479/7726317?redirectedFrom=fulltext 

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In the second episode of this two-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Eric L. Voorn discuss how to integrate these coaching elements into practice to promote sustainable changes. 

Show reference: 

https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213781 

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960896625000458?via%3Dihub 

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In the second episode of this series, Dr. Andy Southerland discusses the latest Capitol Hill Report, breaking down what a reconciliation bill is and why it matters. 

Stay updated with what’s happening on the hill by visiting aan.com/chr

Learn how you can get involved with AAN advocacy

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Dr. Trey Bateman and Dr. Gregg Day discuss the study design, findings, and clinical implications of using plasma biomarkers in real-world patient care. 

Show reference:

https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/alz.70316 

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In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Eric L. Voorn discuss how exercise remains essential for people with neuromuscular disorders, even amid limited pharmaceutical options and safety concerns. 

Show reference: 

https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213781

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960896625000458?via%3Dihub

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In part four of this ten-part series, Dr. Paul Crane and Dr. Prashanth Ramachandran discuss enterovirus D68 and the findings presented in this article. 

Show reference: 

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39564148/

 

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In part three of this ten-part series, Dr. Paul Crane and Dr. Prashanth Ramachandran discuss when to suspect Oropouche virus and how to test for it.

Show reference: 

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ana.27139

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In the second episode of this two-part series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. Claire Henchcliffe discuss how she advises patients and families on the future of stem cell therapy and Parkinson disease.

Show reference:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-08845-y  

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In the first part of this two-part series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. Claire Henchcliffe discuss the important lessons learned from these results.

Show reference:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-08845-y 

 

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