

Neurology® Podcast
American Academy of Neurology
The Neurology Podcast provides practical information for neurologists and clinicians to practice the best possible medicine for patients. Examining methods and findings in peer-reviewed journals, the show provides insights that impact clinical practice and patient care. From the journal Neurology and the American Academy of Neurology, providing education and expert analysis since 2007.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 22min
Overview from the 2026 International Stroke Conference
Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi about the latest findings from the 2026 International Stroke Conference. Read more about the CHOICE-2 trial. Read more about the OCEANIC-STROKE trial. Read more about the FASTEST trial. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Mar 1, 2026 • 1h 11min
March 2026 Recall: Topics in Hospital Neurology
The March 2026 recall showcases four previously posted episodes focused on clinical issues relevant to hospital-based neurologists. The episode opens with Dr. Jennifer E. Fugate discussing PRES, focusing on clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, neuroimaging findings, and management strategies. The episode continues with Dr. Ava Easton discussing the World Health Organization's technical brief on encephalitis. In the third episode, Dr. Matthew Ryan Woodward discusses the complexities of status epilepticus, from definition through refractory and super-refractory stages. The episode concludes with Dr. Adrian Budhram discussing common challenges neurologists face when interpreting CSF results. Podcast links: Evolving Insights into the Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes of PRES WHO Launches Technical Brief for Encephalitis Super Refractory Status Epilepticus Diagnosis, Management, and Prognostication CSF Correction Factors for Traumatic Lumbar Puncture in Adults Article links: Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome: Evolving Insights in Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes WHO Launches Technical Brief for Encephalitis Super Refractory Status Epilepticus Diagnosis, Management, and Prognostication Clinical Utility of CSF Correction Factors for Traumatic Lumbar Puncture in Adults Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Feb 26, 2026 • 28min
2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke
Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Shyam Prabhakaran about the 2026 AHA/ASA guidelines for the early management of acute ischemic stroke, highlighting key recommendations, the role of advanced imaging, and the importance of thrombolysis and thrombectomy. Read the related article in the journal Stroke. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Feb 23, 2026 • 19min
Consensus Recommendations for Diagnosis and Management of Vanishing White Matter
Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Marjo S. van der Knaap and Romy J. van Voorst about expert consensus recommendations for the diagnosis and management of vanishing white matter and the importance of standardizing care worldwide. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Feb 19, 2026 • 22min
Clinical Insights Into CASPR1 and CASPR1/Contactin-1 Complex Autoimmune Nodopathies
Dr. Alex Menze talks with Dr. Divyanshu Dubey about the clinical insights into autoimmune nodopathies, particularly focusing on CASPR1 and CASPR1/CNTN1-complex-IgG. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Feb 16, 2026 • 21min
Diagnostic Yield of Reanalysis After Nondiagnostic Genome Sequencing in Infants With Unexplained Epilepsy
Dr. Halley Alexander talks with Dr. Alissa M. D'Gama about genetic testing for infantile epilepsies. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Feb 12, 2026 • 19min
CSF α-Synuclein Seed Amplification Assays and Alzheimer Disease Biomarkers
Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. David G. Coughlin about the role of αSyn-SAAs in diagnosing dementia with Lewy bodies and their relationship with Alzheimer disease biomarkers. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Feb 9, 2026 • 12min
Fremanezumab in Children and Adolescents with Episodic Migraine
Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Andrew D. Hershey about the advancements in the treatment of pediatric migraines. Read the related article in The New England Journal of Medicine. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Feb 5, 2026 • 25min
Explore How Non-Traditional Educational Formats are Reshaping Neurology Training
In this special episode, Dr. Roy Strowd talks with Drs. Jeff Ratliff, Tesha Monteith, and Justin Abbatemarco about non-traditional educational formats and how they're reshaping neurology training. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Feb 2, 2026 • 22min
Physician as Patient Series - Stroke and Cancer Survivor
Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Dipika Aggarwal as she shares her profound journey as both a physician and a patient. After battling stage four colon cancer, she faced a stroke that changed her life. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.


