Neurology® Podcast

Dr. Zohaib Siddiqi talks with Dr. Michel Toledano about the diagnosis and management of infectious rhombencephalitis in patients receiving immunomodulatory therapy. Read the related Resident & Fellow Section article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Matthew Barrett talks with Dr. Elan Louis about the incidence and prevalence of mild cognitive impairment and dementia in essential tremor and what these findings may mean for patient care and future research. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Katie Krulisky talks with Dr. Kelsey Smith about the impact of menopause on women with epilepsy, including therapeutics and clinical management during midlife. Read the related article in Neurology®Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. Podcast Transcript: Dr. Jose Merino: This is Jose Merino, Editor-in-Chief of the Neurology Family of Journals. The Neurology Podcast provides practical information to neurologists and other clinicians to help them provide better care for their patients. Thanks for listening and have a great week. Dr. Katie Krulisky: Hello, and welcome to this episode of the Neurology Podcast. This is Katie Kruliski from the VA and University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. Today, I have the pleasure of talking with Kelsey Smith. She's a neurologist and epileptologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. We will be discussing her recent paper published in the Neurology Clinical Practice Journal titled The Menopause Transition and Epilepsy: A Focus on…

Dr. Margarita Fedorova talks with Dr. Pascal Geldsetzer about how the herpes zoster vaccination may have neuroprotective effects, potentially delaying or preventing dementia. Read the related article in The Lancet Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. Podcast Transcript: Dr. José Merino: This is José Merino, editor-in-chief of the Neurology Family of Journals. The Neurology Podcast provides practical information to neurologists and other clinicians to help them provide better care for their patients. Thanks for listening and have a great week. Dr. Margarita Fedorova: Hi, this is Margarita Fedorova and I'm a neurology resident at the Cleveland Clinic. Today, we're exploring a study that speaks to an idea that's been building for a few years now, that vaccination itself might be neuroprotective. I'm here with Pascal Geldsetzer, a physician and epidemiologist at Stanford University. Pascal is the author on a paper published in the February 2026 issue of Lancet Neurology titled "Herpes Zoster…

Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. John McDonough about the historical and economic factors shaping the US healthcare system and why understanding these systemic forces matters for neurologists and patient care. Read the related article in The Harvard Gazette. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. Podcast Transcript: Dr. Jose Merino: This is Jose Merino, Editor-in-Chief of the Neurology Family of Journals. The Neurology Podcast provides practical information to neurologists and other clinicians to help them provide better care for their patients. Thanks for listening and have a great week. Dr. Jason Crowell: Hey, this is Jason Crowell from Norton Neuroscience Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. Thanks for listening to today's Neurology Podcast. Most of our audience members are practicing neurologists, you're in training or you're in an academic setting or in private practice. And for those of us who are in practice, we are well aware of the challenges of helping our patients access drugs, getting prior…

Dr. Shuvro Roy talks with Dr. Daniel Daneshvar about the prevalence of CTE at death among NFL players and the association between CTE severity and the risk of dementia. Read the related article in the BMJ. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. Podcast Transcript: Dr. Jose Merino: This is Jose Merino, Editor-in-Chief of the Neurology family of journals. The Neurology Podcast provides practical information to neurologists and other clinicians to help them provide better care for their patients. Thanks for listening, and have a great week. Dr. Shuvro Roy: Hi, this is Shuvro Roy from the University of Washington, and welcome to today's Neurology Podcast. We'll be covering a study titled Prevalence of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and Death in National Football League Players: A Retrospective Population-Based Cohort Study from 2008 to 2001, published in BMJ. We're joined by lead author Daniel Daneshvar, Chair of Spaulding Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School. Dan, thanks for joining us. Dr. Daniel…

Dr. Kait Nevel talks with Dr. Katharina Schmidbauer about primary CNS T-cell lymphoma, highlighting diagnostic challenges, imaging characteristics, and treatment approaches for this rare disease. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. Podcast Transcript: Dr. José Merino: This is José Merino, editor-in-chief of the Neurology Family of Journals. The Neurology Podcast provides practical information to neurologists and other clinicians to help them provide better care for their patients. Thanks for listening and have a great week. Dr. Kait Nevel: Hello, my name is Kait Nevel. Today, I am interviewing Katharina Schmidbauer on her article, "Clinical Manifestations of Primary CNS T-Cell Lymphoma." Welcome to the Neurology Podcast. And Katharina, I would love to hear a little bit about you. Dr. Katharina Schmidbauer: Thank you, Kait. Thank you for having me. It's a pleasure. I am a neurologist with a great research interest in neuro-oncology, working at the University…

The October Recall features four previously posted episodes on immune‑based therapies for neurologic disease. In the first episode, Dr. Bhaskar Roy reviews the latest treatments, comparing their efficacy and safety. The second episode, with Dr. Michael Levy, focuses on satralizumab for treating relapsing MOGAD, current management challenges, and the encouraging results of this new therapy. That conversation leads into an episode with Dr. Amanda L. Piquet, who discusses the efficacy and safety of miv-cel in patients with stiff person syndrome. The episode concludes with Dr. Irene Cortese highlighting recent advances in the treatment of PML. Podcast links: Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Myasthenia Gravis Treatments Safety and Efficacy of Satralizumab in Patients with Relapsing MOGAD Miv-cel CD19 CAR T-Cell Therapy Shows Efficacy and Safety in Stiff Person Syndrome Resolution of PML after Treatment with Virus-Specific T Cells and HCT Article links: Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Myasthenia…

Dr. Dara Albert talks with Dr. Bruce Cohen about the future of child neurology residency training, exploring current models, consensus areas, and challenges in evolving the curriculum to meet future healthcare needs. Read the related article in Neurology® Education. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. Podcast Transcript: Dr. Jose Merino: This is Jose Merino, editor-in-chief of the Neurology Family of Journals. The Neurology Podcast provides practical information to neurologists and other clinicians to help them provide better care for their patients. Thanks for listening and have a great week. Dr. Dara Albert talks with Dr. Bruce Cohen: Hi, this is Dara Albert from Nationwide Children's Hospital and Ohio State University. I am delighted to be joined today by fellow Ohioan, Bruce Cohen, a child neurologist at Akron Children's Hospital and an expert in the care of children and adults with mitochondrial disorders. Bruce is the lead author of a paper published in June 2026 called Education Research: The…

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Tamara Pringsheim about the updated American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and American Headache Society (AHS) guidelines on pharmacologic treatment for migraine prevention in adults. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. Show transcript: Dr. Jose Merino (00:08): This is Jose Merino, editor-in-chief of the Neurology Family of Journals. The Neurology Podcast provides practical information to neurologists and other clinicians to help them provide better care for their patients. Thanks for listening and have a great week. Dr. Tesha Monteith (00:23): Hi, this is Tesha Monteith with the Neurology Podcast. I'm excited to talk to you today about the update in Migraine Guideline: Pharmacologic Treatment for Migraine Prevention in Adults: Practice Guideline Recommendations, a report of the American Academy Neurology Guidelines Subcommittee, and the American Headache Society. Since the last guideline in 2012, there's been a lot of new…

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Irene Cortese about recent advances in the treatment of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), focusing on immune-based therapies like virus-specific T cells and immune checkpoint inhibitors. Read the related article in The New England Journal of Medicine. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. Show transcript: Dr. José Merino: This is José Merino, editor-in-chief of the Neurology Family of Journals. The Neurology Podcast provides practical information to neurologists and other clinicians to help them provide better care for their patients. Thanks for listening, and have a great week. Dr. Justin Abbatemarco: Hello and welcome. This is Justin Abbatemarco with the Cleveland Clinic here with Irene Cortese to discuss an update on progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy treatment in light of a New England Journal of Medicine correspondence, Resolution of PML After Treatment with Virus-Specific T Cells and HCT. Irene directs the Experimental…

Dr. Kait Nevel talks with Drs. Ayal Aizer and Clara Baselga-Garriga about the link between primary motor cortex involvement in brain metastases and increased seizure risk, highlighting implications for patient management and future research directions. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. John Ney talks with Dr. Daniele Piomelli about the evolving role of cannabis in neurology, exploring its history, current research, and potential future applications. Read the related article in The New England Journal of Medicine. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

In part two of this two-part series, recorded at this year's AAN Annual Meeting, Dr. Gregg Day talks with Drs. Joel Salinas and Sarah Song about imperfect but practical brain health metrics, patient-centered assessment strategies, and future directions in brain health assessment. Visit the newly launched BrainHealth.com to access trusted brain health information and stay informed. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. Show transcript: Dr. Jose Merino: This is Jose Merino, Editor-in-Chief of the Neurology Family of Journals. The Neurology Podcast provides practical information to neurologists and other clinicians to help them provide better care for their patients. Thanks for listening, and have a great week. Dr. Stacey Clardy: Hi, this is your Podcast Editor, Stacey Clardy. Today we feature part two of the brain health discussion that took place at the AAN annual meeting a few months ago. If you have not yet, take a listen to part one from this past Thursday's podcast. For this episode, we pick up with…

In part one of this two-part series, recorded at this year's AAN Annual Meeting, Dr. Gregg Day talks with Drs. Joel Salinas and Sarah Song about the evolving landscape of brain health, practical approaches to incorporating brain health assessments into routine care, and the importance of collaboration across specialties. Visit the newly launched BrainHealth.com to access trusted brain health information and stay informed. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. Show transcript: Dr. Jose Merino: This is Jose Merino, editor-in-chief of the Neurology Family of Journals. The Neurology Podcast provides practical information to neurologists and other clinicians to help them provide better care for their patients. Thanks for listening and have a great week. Dr. Gregg Day: Hello, this is Gregg Day from Mayo Clinic, and welcome to this special conversation. Today's episode was recorded live at the Brain Health Hub during this year's AAN Annual Meeting in Chicago. Because it was recorded on site, the audio may…

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Drs. Sara Marceglia and Alberto Priori about the use of artificial intelligence in neurology training, highlighting the need for formal curricula, ethical considerations, and practical applications in clinical practice. Read the related article in Neurology® Education. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Aaron Zelikovich talks with Dr. Bhaskar Roy about the latest treatments for myasthenia gravis, comparing their efficacy and safety. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

The September 2026 Recall features four previously posted episodes highlighting updates in child neurology. The episode begins with Dr. Andrew Hershey discussing advances in the treatment of pediatric migraines. Next, Dr. Serena Orr discusses the genetic risk of migraine and post-traumatic headache in children. In the third episode, Dr. Coral Stredny reviews the management of pediatric convulsive status epilepticus, with a focus on seizure action plans and adherence to treatment protocols. The episode concludes with Dr. Scott Perry discussing approaches to improving the transition from pediatric to adult epilepsy care. Podcast links: Fremanezumab in Children and Adolescents with Episodic Migraine Post-Traumatic Headache in Children and Genetic Risk of Migraine Seizure Action Plans in Pediatric Convulsive Status Epilepticus Navigating the Transition From Pediatric to Adult Epilepsy Care Article links: Fremanezumab in Children and Adolescents with Episodic Migraine Post-Traumatic Headache in Children and…

Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Ka-Ho Wong about national trends in Medicare reimbursement for inpatient neurologic care, including the widening gap between hospital charges and payments and its implications for healthcare policy. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

In part two of this series on the 2026 Alzheimer Association International Conference, Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Drs. Trey Bateman and Gregg Day about recent clinical trials, evolving treatment strategies, and prevention efforts. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

In part one of this series, Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Drs. Trey Bateman and Gregg Day about blood-based biomarkers, anti-amyloid therapies, and other highlights from the 2026 Alzheimer Association International Conference. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Shuvro Roy talks with Prof. Catherine Jutzeler about how age influences neurologic and functional recovery after spinal cord injury and how these findings could inform treatment and future clinical trials. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Chloe Hill about comparing virtual and in-person neurology outpatient visits for new patients. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Dara Albert talks with Dr. Daniel Freedman about the new practice guideline from the American Epilepsy Society on infantile epilepsy, highlighting key findings on medication, dietary therapy, and the importance of early surgical intervention for infants with epilepsy. Read the related guideline here. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jessica Ailani talks with Dr. Serena Orr about the genetic risk of migraine and post-traumatic headache in children. Read the related article in Neurology®Genetics. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Paul Crane talks with Drs. Fiifi Duodu and Malya Sahu about neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis diagnosis in Africa, including challenges and efforts to improve care. Read the related article here. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Elizabeth Coon talks with Dr. Lucy Norcliffe-Kaufmann about the mechanism-based therapy with ampreloxetine for neurogenic orthostatic hypotension in multiple system atrophy, highlighting recent clinical trial results and future directions. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

The August 2026 recall showcases five incredible interviews highlighting recent advances in headache medicine. The episode begins with Dr. Patricia Pozo-Rosich discussing the latest advancements in headache medicine, focusing on key research findings from 2025. The episode continues with Dr. Jennifer Robblee discussing the latest consensus on refractory migraine. In the third episode of this series, Dr. Michael Eller discusses the implications of CGRP therapies in migraine treatment. The recall concludes with a two-part discussion featuring Drs. Tesha Monteith and Peter Goadsby, who highlight major developments in headache medicine presented at the 2026 AAN Annual Meeting. Podcast links: The Best of Headache Medicine from 2025: A Year in Review Refractory Headache Disorders, New Consensus, and Emergency Department Migraine Guidelines CGRP-Targeted Migraine Therapies in Patients With Vascular Risk Factors or Stroke Headache Medicine Highlights from the 2026 AAN Annual Meeting - Part 1 Headache Medicine…

In part two of this series, Dr. Shuvro Roy talks with Drs. Jiwon Oh and Amit Bar-Or about the latest developments in BTK inhibitors for MS, including safety signals, trial results, and future directions. For more information, please read about the abstract that was presented at the 2026 AAN Annual Meeting. Read more about the Fenebrutinib Trial. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

In part one of this series, Dr. Shuvro Roy talks with Drs. Jiwon Oh and Amit Bar-Or about recent multiple sclerosis clinical trial data. For more information, please read about the abstract that was presented at the 2026 AAN Annual Meeting. Read more about the Fenebrutinib Trial. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Dara Albert talks with Dr. Jon Stone about the latest advancements in FND from the recent International Conference on Functional Neurological Disorder. Dr. Jon Stone shares insights on the field's growth, multidisciplinary care, cultural perspectives, and future directions. Check out the FNDS website for more information about FND. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. John Ney about the link between military sexual trauma and migraine among US veterans. Read the related article in Neurology® Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Derek Stitt talks with Dr. Jennifer Morganroth about the evolving landscape of genetic testing in ALS, the importance of longitudinal care for at-risk individuals, and the capacity challenges faced by clinics. Read the related article in Neurology® Genetics. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Sukhun Kang about seeding trials and other hidden marketing tactics in clinical trials, and their implications for clinical practice and patient care. Read the related article on The Conversation. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

To celebrate 75 years of Neurology®, Dr. Chris Boes talks with Dr. José Merino about the journal's history, its evolution, and what lies ahead for the future of Neurology®. Read more about the first 75 years of Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Dara Albert talks with Dr. Scott Perry about improving the transition from pediatric to adult epilepsy care. Read the related article in Neurology® Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Elisabeth Kurpershoek about how clinicians communicate uncertainty during Parkinson disease diagnosis and how this impacts patient trust and understanding. Read the related article in Neurology® Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

The July 2026 Recall features four previously posted episodes related to updates in epilepsy. The episode opens with Dr. Rosemary Dray-Spira discussing trends in prenatal exposure to antiseizure medications over the past decade. The episode continues with Dr. Page Pennell discussing antiseizure medication management during pregnancy and postpartum. The episode then transitions into a conversation with Dr. Matthew Ryan Woodward on the complexities of status epilepticus, focusing on its definitions, the transition to refractory and super-refractory states, and the implications for treatment. In the final episode, Dr. Stefano Meletti discusses the incidence and characteristics of postictal central apnea in focal seizures. Podcast links: Trends in Prenatal Exposure to Antiseizure Medications Antiseizure Medication Dosing Strategy During Pregnancy and Early Postpartum in Women With Epilepsy in MONEAD Super Refractory Status Epilepticus Diagnosis, Management, and Prognostication Persistent Postictal Central Apnea…

Dr. Katie Krulisky talks with Dr. Marcus Pinto about the diagnosis and management of hereditary ATTR amyloidosis. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi about recent research presented at the 2026 European Stroke Organization Conference. Read more about TAPIS trial. Read more about the ODEA-TIA trial. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Shuvro Roy talks with Dr. Michael Levy about satralizumab for treating relapsing MOGAD, current management challenges, and the encouraging results of this new therapy. Read more about this abstract. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. Gabriela Figueiredo Pucci about how participation in a social media community influenced PIF and career development among neurology trainees. Read the related article in Neurology® Education. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. John Ney about wait times for new neurology office visits among commercially insured persons in the United States. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Dan Ackerman talks with Dr. Reza Bavarsad Shahripour about the diagnostic performance of 4 major modalities: TCD, TTE, TEE, and cardiac CT in patients with embolic stroke of undetermined source. Read the related article in Neurology® Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Shuvro Roy talks with Dr. Amanda L. Piquet about the efficacy and safety of miv-cel in patients with stiff person syndrome. Read more about this abstract on the AAN website. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

In part two of this series, Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Dan Ackerman about a few rapid‑fire concepts from the 2026 guidelines, focusing on what is new and how emerging data may shape patient care. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

In part one of this series, Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Dan Ackerman about the latest guidelines for managing acute ischemic stroke, emphasizing thrombolytic therapy, imaging techniques, and decision-making regarding treatment in extended time windows. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

The June 2026 Recall highlights four previously posted episodes on parkinsonian disorders. The episode begins with Dr. Valtteri Kaasinen discussing the clinical challenges of diagnosing Parkinson disease and how that diagnosis can evolve over time. The discussion continues with Dr. YuHong Fu, who addresses the importance of differentiating between dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson disease dementia. The third episode features Dr. Daniel Weintraub discussing clinical considerations and strategies for effective communication when addressing cognitive concerns in patients with Parkinson disease. The episode concludes with Prof. Franziska Hopfner discussing the frequency and disease trajectory of MSA patients who do not experience dysautonomia, compared with those who have autonomic involvement. Podcast links: Stability and Accuracy of a Diagnosis of Parkinson Disease Over 10 Years Dementia with Lewy Bodies and Parkinson Disease Dementia Clinical Approach to Dementia Risk in Patients with Parkinson Disease…

Dr. Gregg Day talks with Drs. Sonia Vallabh and Eric Minikel about scientific insights and the future of prion disease treatment, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis, personalized medicine, and hope for affected families. Learn about the clinical trial. Learn more about the Prion Alliance. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

In the second episode of this series, Dr. Tesha Monteith and Dr. Peter Goadsby continue their conversation on advances in headache medicine, including brain health, migraine as a risk factor for dementia, and future directions in neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.