Neurology Minute
by 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.
Episodes
-
Optimizing Management of Episodic Cluster Headache
Dr. Tesha Monteith shares practical tips for improving outcomes for patients with episodic cluster headache.
-
Tolerability, Safety, and Efficacy of Atogepant Versus Topiramate in Adults with Migraine
Dr. Tesha Monteith discusses growing evidence supporting CGRP-targeted therapies as first-line preventive treatment options for people with migraine. Show citation: Reuter U, Dycke AV, Versijpt J, et al. Tolerability, safety, and efficacy of atogepant versus topiramate in adults with migraine...
-
Rethinking Seronegative NMOSD
Dr. Casey Kozak discusses why most patients referred with seronegative NMOSD ultimately receive alternative diagnoses, underscoring the challenges of accurate diagnosis in antibody-negative cases. Show citation: Lang MV, Welk GM, Tajfirouz DA, et al. Unveiling Misdiagnosis: Rethinking…
more -
The Menopause Transition and Epilepsy
Dr. Katie Krulisky and Dr. Kelsey Smith discuss the impact of menopause on women with epilepsy, including therapeutics and clinical management during midlife. Show citation: Smith KM, Faubion SS, Vadlamudi L, et al. The Menopause Transition and Epilepsy: A Focus on Therapeutics. Neurol Clin…
more -
The Menopause Transition and Epilepsy
Dr. Katie Krulisky and Dr. Kelsey Smith discuss the impact of menopause on women with epilepsy, including therapeutics and clinical management during midlife. Show citation: Smith KM, Faubion SS, Vadlamudi L, et al. The Menopause Transition and Epilepsy: A Focus on Therapeutics. Neurol Clin…
more -
TRUE-MOGAD Score
Dr. Casey Kozak discusses a new scoring system for MOGAD identification. Show citation: Vilaseca A, Filippatou AG, Said Y, et al. TRUE-MOGAD Score: A Novel Scoring System to Identify MOGAD Among Positive MOG-IgG Test Results. Neurol Neuroimmunol Neuroinflamm. 2026;13(5):e200617....
-
Limb Compression Therapy and Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Women With Gynecologic Cancers
Dr. Hailey Katulski discusses limb compression therapy and chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in women with gynecologic cancers. Show citation: Başkurt K, Uyar GC, Yeşilbaş E, et al. Limb Compression Therapy and Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Women With Gynecologic Cancers…
more -
Delusional Misidentification Syndromes - Part 9
In the final episode of this nine-part series, Dr. Christine Cliatt-Brown discusses pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management.
-
Herpes Zoster Vaccination and Incident Dementia in Canada
Dr. Margarita Fedorova and Dr. Pascal Geldsetzer discuss how the herpes zoster vaccination may have neuroprotective effects, potentially delaying or preventing dementia. Show citation: Pomirchy M, Chung S, Bommer C, Strobel S, Geldsetzer P. Herpes zoster vaccination and incident dementia in…
more -
Understanding the Forces Shaping US Health Care
Dr. Jason Crowell and Dr. John McDonough discuss the historical and economic factors shaping the US healthcare system and why understanding these systemic forces matters for neurologists and patient care. Show citation: Powell A. How to fix U.S. Healthcare? "Radical Action," says John McDonough....
-
Delusional Misidentification Syndromes - Part 8
In the eighth episode of this nine-part series, Dr. Christine Cliatt-Brown discusses delusional companion syndrome.
-
Delusional Misidentification Syndromes - Part 7
In the seventh episode of this nine-part series, Dr. Christine Cliatt-Brown discusses reduplicative paramnesia.
-
Delusional Misidentification Syndromes - Part 6
In the sixth episode of this nine-part series, Dr. Christine Cliatt-Brown discusses Cotard syndrome.
-
Prevalence of CTE at Death in National Football League Players
Dr. Shuvro Roy and Dr. Daniel Daneshvar discussed the prevalence of CTE at death among NFL players and the association between CTE severity and the risk of dementia. Show citation: Daneshvar DH, Nowinski CJ, Abdolmohammadi B, et al. Prevalence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy at death in...
-
Clinical Manifestations of Primary CNS T-Cell Lymphoma
Dr. Kait Nevel and Dr. Katharina Schmidbauer discuss primary CNS T-cell lymphoma, highlighting diagnostic challenges, imaging characteristics, and treatment approaches for this rare disease. Show citation: Schmidbauer KJ, Karschnia P, Kaulen LD, et al. Clinical Manifestations of Primary CNS…
more -
October 2026 President Spotlight: One AAN Community
In the October episode of the President's Spotlight, Dr. Jason Crowell and Dr. Natalia Rost discuss updates on membership options that will help more neurology professionals connect with the AAN. Stay informed by watching the President's Spotlight video.
-
The Future of Child Neurology Residency Training - Part 2
In part two of this series, Dr. Dara Albert and Dr. Bruce Cohen highlight the most important takeaways from the task force findings. Show citation: Cohen BH, Gilbert DL, Xixis K, et al. Education Research: The Future of Child Neurology Residency Training: The Perspective of a Child Neurology...
-
Pharmacologic Treatment for Migraine Prevention in Adults Practice Guideline Recommendations - Part 2
In the second episode of this two-part series, Dr. Tesha Monteith and Dr. Tamara Pringsheim discuss key take-home messages from the guideline recommendations and share insights on integrating them into clinical practice. Show citation: Potrebic S, Tanveer S, Becker WJ, et al. Pharmacologic...
-
The Future of Child Neurology Residency Training - Part 1
In part one of this series, Dr. Dara Albert and Dr. Bruce Cohen discuss why the Child Neurology Society felt it was important to establish a task force to examine child neurology training at this point in time. Show citation: Cohen BH, Gilbert DL, Xixis K, et al. Education Research: The Future of...
-
Pharmacologic Treatment for Migraine Prevention in Adults Practice Guideline Recommendations - Part 1
In the first part of this two-part series, Dr. Tesha Monteith and Dr. Tamara Pringsheim provide a brief overview of the guideline recommendations for pharmacologic treatment of migraine prevention in adults. Show citation: Potrebic S, Tanveer S, Becker WJ, et al. Pharmacologic Treatment for...
-
Delusional Misidentification Syndromes - Part 5
In the fifth episode of this nine-part series, Dr. Christine Cliatt-Brown discusses syndrome of subjective doubles.
-
Delusional Misidentification Syndromes - Part 4
In the fourth episode of this nine-part series, Dr. Christine Cliatt-Brown discusses mirrored self-misidentification syndrome.
-
Delusional Misidentification Syndromes - Part 3
In the third episode of this nine-part series, Dr. Christine Cliatt-Brown discusses Fregoli syndrome.
-
Resolution of PML after Treatment with Virus-Specific T Cells and HCT
Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Irene Cortese discuss recent advances in the treatment of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), focusing on immune-based therapies like virus-specific T cells and immune checkpoint inhibitors. Show citation: Gonzalez CE, Fletcher A, Jenkins TL, et al....
-
Primary Motor Cortex Involvement and Seizure Risk in Patients With Brain Metastases
Dr. Kait Nevel and Drs. Ayal Aizer and Clara Baselga-Garriga discuss the link between primary motor cortex involvement in brain metastases and increased seizure risk. Show citation: Baselga-Garriga C, Purohit S, Lamba N, et al. Primary Motor Cortex Involvement and Its Association With Seizure…
more -
Delusional Misidentification Syndromes - Part 2
In part two of this nine-part series, Dr. Christine Cliatt-Brown discusses Capgras syndrome.
-
Delusional Misidentification Syndromes - Part 1
In part one of this nine-part series, Dr. Christine Cliatt-Brown provides an overview of delusional misidentification syndromes.
-
Updates in Neuroinfectious Disease - Part 7
In the final episode of this series, Dr. Paul Crane and Dr. Prashanth Ramachandran discuss the complex role of TNF alpha inhibition in tuberculosis treatment and the use of infliximab and other targeted therapies to manage inflammation.
-
September 7, 2026 Capitol Hill Report: BrainPAC
In this episode, Dr. Jose Posas reviews the Capitol Hill Report from September 7th, discussing the busy month ahead for Congress, BrainPAC, and a couple of other advocacy news items. Stay updated with what's happening on the hill by visiting aan.com/chr. Learn how you can get involved with AAN...
-
Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Myasthenia Gravis Treatments - Part 2
In part two of this series, Dr. Aaron Zelikovich and Dr. Bhaskar Roy discuss recommendations to help neurologists navigate the expanding landscape of myasthenia gravis treatments. Show citation: McLaren NP, Rosati M, Zhong W, et al. Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Myasthenia Gravis...
-
Bridging the Artificial Intelligence Training Gap - Part 2
In the second episode of this series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Sara Marceglia discuss the risks of incorporating AI into clinical practice. Show citation: Vozzi C, Sibilla M, Sandri D, et al. Education Research: Bridging the Artificial Intelligence Training Gap: Evidence from a National...
-
Updates in Neuroinfectious Disease - Part 6
In the sixth episode of this series, Dr. Paul Crane and Dr. Prashanth Ramachandran discuss high-dose rifampin in TB meningitis.
-
Bridging the Artificial Intelligence Training Gap - Part 1
In part one of this series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Alberto Priori discussed the use of artificial intelligence in neurology among peers, not just trainees. Show citation: Vozzi C, Sibilla M, Sandri D, et al. Education Research: Bridging the Artificial Intelligence Training Gap: Evidence...
-
September 2026 President Spotlight: Our Next Step in Brain Health
In the September episode of the President's Spotlight, Dr. Jason Crowell and Dr. Natalia Rost discuss BrainHealth.com and the AAN's expanding brain health movement. Stay informed by watching the President's Spotlight video.
-
Updates in Neuroinfectious Disease - Part 5
In the fifth episode of this series, Dr. Paul Crane and Dr. Prashanth Ramachandran discuss dexamethasone and listeria meningitis.
-
Updates in Neuroinfectious Disease - Part 4
In the fourth episode of this series, Dr. Paul Crane and Dr. Prashanth Ramachandran discuss the use of dexamethasone in the treatment of pneumococcal meningitis.
-
Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Myasthenia Gravis Treatments - Part 1
In the first installment of this series, Dr. Aaron Zelikovich and Dr. Bhaskar Roy discuss how emerging treatments for myasthenia gravis compare to one another. Show citation: McLaren NP, Rosati M, Zhong W, et al. Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Myasthenia Gravis Treatments: A Bayesian...
-
National Trends in Medicare Charges and Reimbursement for Inpatient Neurologic Care
Dr. Jason Crowell and Ka-Ho Wong discuss national trends in Medicare reimbursement for inpatient neurologic care. Show citation: Wong KH, Castillo M, King J, et al. National Trends in Medicare Charges and Reimbursement for Inpatient Neurologic Care, 2013-2023. Neurology. 2026;107(6):e218460....
-
Updates in Neuroinfectious Disease - Part 3
In the third episode of this series, Dr. Paul Crane and Dr. Prashanth Ramachandran discuss HSV encephalitis and dexamethasone.
-
Updates in Neuroinfectious Disease - Part 2
In part two of this series, Dr. Paul Crane and Dr. Prashanth Ramachandran discuss pegivirus-associated encephalomyelitis.
-
Updates in Neuroinfectious Disease - Part 1
In part one of this series, Dr. Paul Crane and Dr. Prashanth Ramachandran discuss acute necrotizing encephalopathy.
-
2026 Alzheimer's Association International Conference - Part 1
In part one of this series, Drs. Greg Cooper, Trey Bateman, and Gregg Day discussed key takeaways from the 2026 Alzheimer's Association International Conference, focusing on blood-based biomarkers, anti-amyloid therapies, and other important highlights.
-
Recap from the 2026 AAN Autoimmune Neurology Conference
Dr. Justin Abbatemarco recaps a presentation on Hashimoto encephalopathy from the AAN Autoimmune Neurology Conference. Show citation: Valencia-Sanchez C, Pittock SJ, Mead-Harvey C, et al. Brain dysfunction and thyroid antibodies: autoimmune diagnosis and misdiagnosis. Brain Commun....
-
Lab Minute: Vitamin B12
In this lab minute, Dr. Stacey Clardy reviews the role of vitamin B12 testing in neurologic practice.
-
American Epilepsy Society Clinical Practice Guideline - Part 2
In part two of this series, Dr. Dara Albert and Dr. Daniel Freedman discuss key unanswered questions in infantile epilepsy and future research priorities. Show citation: Freedman D, Babatunde I, Morgan RL, et al. American Epilepsy Society Clinical Practice Guideline: Infantile Epilepsy. Epilepsy...
-
The Relationship Between Age and Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury
Dr. Shuvro Roy and Prof. Catherine Jutzeler discussed how age influences neurologic and functional recovery after spinal cord injury and how these findings could inform treatment and future clinical trials. Show citation: Pavese C, Scivoletto G, Puci M, et al. The Relationship Between Age and...
-
Virtual vs In-Person Neurologic Ambulatory Care
Dr. Greg Cooper and Dr. Chloe Hill discuss comparing virtual and in-person neurology outpatient visits for new patients. Show citation: Hill CE, Lin CC, Harris A, et al. Virtual vs In-Person Neurologic Ambulatory Care: A Case-Control Study of Subsequent Health Care Utilization. Neurology....
-
Lab Minute: Tolosa Hunt Syndrome
In this lab minute, Dr. Stacey Clardy discusses Tolosa Hunt syndrome
-
Consortium of Neurology Residents and Fellows
Dr. Margarita Fedorova talks with Dr. Sunanjay Bajaj about the Consortium of Neurology Residents and Fellows (CNRF). Visit the AAN website to learn more about the CNRF. Connect with the AAN's Consortium of Neurology Residents and Fellows on Synapse.
-
Vamorolone for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Dr. Aaron Zelikovich discusses the efficacy and anthropometric effect of vamorolone with prednisone and deflazacort. Show citation: Clemens PR, Berglund A, Schiava M, et al. Vamorolone for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Cross-Trial Efficacy Comparison With Classic Corticosteroids From the FOR-DMD...
Topics in this show
About this show
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.
Hosted by
American Academy of Neurology