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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Jun 18, 2025 • 2min
June 2025 Capitol Hill Report
In the first episode of this new series, Dr. Andy Southerland discusses the June updates from the AAN's Capitol Hill Report (CHR). This month's CHR update includes a member story from Dr. José Posas. Stay updated with what's happening on the hill by visiting aan.com/chr. Learn how you can get involved with AAN advocacy.
Jun 17, 2025 • 2min
Inebilizumab in Generalized Myasthenia Gravis
Dr. Aaron Zelikovich discusses a phase 3 trial that looked at the use of inebilizumab in generalized myasthenia gravis. Show reference: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2501561
Jun 16, 2025 • 3min
Optic Nerve Imaging - Part 3
In the final installment of this three-part series, Dr. Elizabeth Zollos discusses another important diagnostic tool, visually evoked potentials or VEP.
Jun 13, 2025 • 3min
Patient Perspectives on Antiseizure Medication Discontinuation
Dr. Halley Alexander and Dr. Samuel W. Terman discuss patients' perceived seizure risk, seizure risk tolerance, and risk counseling techniques. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200475
Jun 12, 2025 • 3min
Outpatient Follow-Up With 30-Day Readmission After Epilepsy or Seizure Discharge
Dr. Katie Krulisky and Dr. Leah Blank discuss the impact of outpatient follow-up on readmission rates for older adults with epilepsy or seizures. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213638
Jun 11, 2025 • 1min
Biopsy-Confirmed Small Vessel Primary CNS Vasculitis - Part 3
In the final part of this three-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Sumanth Reddy discuss his team's findings on the treatment approach presented in this paper. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NXI.0000000000200397
Jun 10, 2025 • 2min
Biopsy-Confirmed Small Vessel Primary CNS Vasculitis - Part 2
In part two of this three-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Sumanth Reddy discuss how patients with amyloid-beta–related angiitis present. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NXI.0000000000200397
Jun 9, 2025 • 2min
Seizure Action Plans in Pediatric Convulsive Status Epilepticus - Part 2
In the concluding segment of this series, Dr. Halley Alexander and Dr. Coral M. Stredny delve into the essential components of seizure action plans and identify the individuals who should have one. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200449
Jun 6, 2025 • 2min
Seizure Action Plans in Pediatric Convulsive Status Epilepticus - Part 1
In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Halley Alexander and Dr. Coral M. Stredny discuss the importance of seizure action plans and how this might translate into our clinical care. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200449
Jun 5, 2025 • 2min
Clinical Reasoning Series: Intracerebral Hemorrhage and Tortuous Retinal Arterioles
Dr. Nadia Khalil and Dr. Jean Bouchart discuss the diagnostic approach to intracerebral hemorrhage, the causes of cerebral small vessel disease, and the interpretation of biomolecular tests. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209796
