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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Feb 4, 2022 • 3min
Kuru Disease
Dan Xia, a premed student, discusses Kuru Disease. Show references: Kuru, the First Human Prion Disease The Epidemiology of Kuru: Monitoring the Epidemic from its Peak to its end Cannibalism, Kuru, and Anthropology
Feb 3, 2022 • 3min
Oral and Topical Treatment of Painful Diabetic Polyneuropathy Practice Guideline Update Summary
Dr. Raymond Price discusses the updated AAN Practice Guideline: Oral and Topical Treatment of Painful Diabetic Polyneuropathy. Show references: https://n.neurology.org/content/98/1/31
Feb 2, 2022 • 3min
CMS Proposal for Aducanumab
New York Times writer, Pam Belluck, discusses her article, "Medicare Proposes to Sharply Limit Coverage of the Alzheimer's Drug Aduhelm". Show references: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/11/health/aduhelm-medicare-alzheimers.html
Feb 1, 2022 • 3min
Hypertension Is an Associated Risk Factor for Late-Onset Epilepsy
Dr. Halley Alexander discusses the Neurology Today article, "Hypertension Is an Associated Risk Factor for Late-Onset Epilepsy" Show references: https://journals.lww.com/neurotodayonline/blog/breakingnews/pages/post.aspx?PostID=1169
Jan 31, 2022 • 3min
Beyond Pain in Migraine Treatments
Dr. Richard Lipton discusses the most bothersome symptom of migraines.
Jan 28, 2022 • 3min
Behavioral Neurology and Psychiatry
Dr. Michael Jaffee discusses the December Continuum issue on Behavioral Neurology and Psychiatry.
Jan 27, 2022 • 2min
Decisions With Patients and Families Regarding Aducanumab in Alzheimer Disease, With Recommendations for Consent: AAN Position Statement
Dr. Winston Chiong discusses the new AAN Position Statement on ethical considerations in the use of aducanumab for patients with Alzheimer disease.
Jan 26, 2022 • 3min
Teen girls and new-onset tics - is TikTok playing a role?
Dr. Tamara Pringsheim and Wall Street Journal columnist Julie Jargon discuss the increased incidence of teen girls presenting with physical tics and the potential association of exposure to TikTok videos on Tourette syndrome and functional neurologic disorder (FND). Show references: https://www.wsj.com/articles/teen-girls-are-developing-tics-doctors-say-tiktok-could-be-a-factor-11634389201?st=k9bp6hvv3buucp4&reflink=article_imessage_share
Jan 25, 2022 • 3min
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Anxiety-Related Conditions - Part 2
In part 2 of a 2 part series, John B. Williamson, Ph.D., discusses his article, "Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Anxiety-Related Conditions" from the December Behavioral Neurology and Psychiatry Continuum issue. This article and the accompanying Continuum Audio interview are available to subscribers at continpub.com/posttraum.
Jan 24, 2022 • 3min
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Anxiety-Related Conditions - Part 1
In part 1 of a 2 part series, John B. Williamson, Ph.D., discusses his article, "Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Anxiety-Related Conditions" from the December Behavioral Neurology and Psychiatry Continuum issue. This article and the accompanying Continuum Audio interview are available to subscribers at continpub.com/posttraum.
