Neurology Minute
American Academy of Neurology
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.
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Nov 12, 2025 • 3min
Prodromal Phase of Migraine - Part 2
In the second part of this two-part series, Dr. Bradley Ong explains the four clinical phases of a typical migraine attack. Show citation: Lipton RB, Stokes J, Evans CJ, et al. Characterizing the patient experience during the prodrome phase of migraine: A qualitative study of symptoms and their timing. Headache. 2025;65(8):1355-1368. doi:10.1111/head.15024
Nov 11, 2025 • 3min
Prodromal Phase of Migraine - Part 1
In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Bradley Ong discusses the prodrome phase of migraine and how it represents the earliest stage of the attack. Show citation: Lipton RB, Stokes J, Evans CJ, et al. Characterizing the patient experience during the prodrome phase of migraine: A qualitative study of symptoms and their timing. Headache. 2025;65(8):1355-1368. doi:10.1111/head.15024
Nov 10, 2025 • 2min
Sex-Related Gap in the Use of Disease-Modifying Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis - Part 2
In part two of this series, Dr. Stacey Clardy and Dr. Sandra Vukusic discuss gender disparities in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. Show citation: Gavoille A, Leray E, Marignier R, et al. Sex-Related Gap in the Use of Disease-Modifying Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis. Neurology. 105(4) e213907. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000213907
Nov 7, 2025 • 4min
Sex-Related Gap in the Use of Disease-Modifying Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis - Part 1
In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy and Dr. Sandra Vukusic discuss what disease-modifying therapies can be safely continued and strategically timed when pregnancy is anticipated. Show citation: Gavoille A, Leray E, Marignier R, et al. Sex-Related Gap in the Use of Disease-Modifying Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis. Neurology. 105(4) e213907. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000213907
Nov 6, 2025 • 4min
Neurotoxicity Imaging in Children and Young Adults After CAR T-Cell Therapy for B-Cell Malignancies
Dr. Alison Christy and Dr. Jennifer L. McGuire discuss neuroimaging findings linked to ICANS, exploring whether specific imaging patterns correlate with distinct neurologic symptoms. Show citation: McGuire JL, Pinto S, Erdogan EN, et al. Neuroimaging Findings in Children and Young Adults With Neurotoxicity After CAR T-Cell Therapy for B-Cell Malignancies. Neurology. 2025;105(7):e214086. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000214086
Nov 6, 2025 • 4min
Neurotoxicity Imaging in Children and Young Adults After CAR T-Cell Therapy for B-Cell Malignancies
Dr. Alison Christy and Dr. Jennifer L. McGuire discuss neuroimaging findings linked to ICANS, exploring whether specific imaging patterns correlate with distinct neurologic symptoms. Show citation: McGuire JL, Pinto S, Erdogan EN, et al. Neuroimaging Findings in Children and Young Adults With Neurotoxicity After CAR T-Cell Therapy for B-Cell Malignancies. Neurology. 2025;105(7):e214086. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000214086
Nov 5, 2025 • 4min
Optic Nerve Inclusion in the 2024 McDonald Criteria Revisions – Part 3
In the final episode of this three-part series, Dr. Jeff Lambe addresses practical considerations surrounding the inclusion of the optic nerve as a topography for demonstrating dissemination in space. Show citation: Montalban X, Lebrun-Frénay C, Oh J, et al. Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis: 2024 revisions of the McDonald criteria. Lancet Neurol. 2025;24(10):850-865. doi:10.1016/S1474-4422(25)00270-4
Nov 4, 2025 • 4min
Optic Nerve Inclusion in the 2024 McDonald Criteria Revisions – Part 2
In part two of this three-part series, Dr. Jeff Lambe outlines how the optic nerve is being incorporated as one of five topographies used to demonstrate dissemination in space. Show citation: Montalban X, Lebrun-Frénay C, Oh J, et al. Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis: 2024 revisions of the McDonald criteria. Lancet Neurol. 2025;24(10):850-865. doi:10.1016/S1474-4422(25)00270-4
Nov 3, 2025 • 3min
Optic Nerve Inclusion in the 2024 McDonald Criteria Revisions – Part 1
In part one of this three-part series, Dr. Jeff Lambe discusses the rationale for including the optic nerve in the 2024 revisions to the McDonald criteria. Show citation: Montalban X, Lebrun-Frénay C, Oh J, et al. Diagnosis of multiple sclerosis: 2024 revisions of the McDonald criteria. Lancet Neurol. 2025;24(10):850-865. doi:10.1016/S1474-4422(25)00270-4
Oct 31, 2025 • 3min
Persistent Postictal Central Apnea in Focal Seizures
Dr. Katie Krulisky and Dr. Stefano Meletti discuss the incidence and characteristics of postictal central apnea in focal seizures. Show citation: Meletti S, Burani M, Ballerini A, et al. Persistent Postictal Central Apnea in Focal Seizures: Incidence, Features, and Imaging Findings. Neurology. 2025;105(4):e213856. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000213856
