Episodes
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Smart Ways to Protect Your Brain for Life
John C. Morris, MD, FAAN, the Harvey A. and Dorismae Hacker Friedman distinguished professor of neurology at Washington University in St. Louis, and a member of the Neurology Now editorial board, spoke with Stephanie Stephens about how to protect your brain from Alzheimer's disease and other...
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Learn More About Multiple Sclerosis with Dr. Barbara S. Giesser
Barbara S. Giesser, MD, FAAN, clinical director of the Multiple Sclerosis Program at UCLA, and a member of the Neurology Now editorial board, spoke with Stephanie Stephens about the different disease-modifying therapies for multiple sclerosis and how patients can treat and manage symptoms.
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Learn More About Migraines with Dr. Teshamae Monteith
Teshamae Monteith, MD, FAHS, assistant professor of neurology at the University of Miami School of Medicine, and a member of the Neurology Now editorial advisory board, spoke with Stephanie Stephens about how migraine is diagnosed and treated and what patients can do to reduce the frequency and...
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Dr. Michael Charness Discusses Alcohol and the Brain
In the February/March 2016 issue of Neurology Now, we explain how alcohol may protect against stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and cognitive decline. In this podcast, we speak to Michael Charness, MD, FAAN, the chief of staff at the VA Boston Health Care System and professor of neurology at Harvard...
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Agnes Starr Describes Living with Chiari Malformation and How She Supports Others with the Condition
In the December 2015/January 2016 issue of Neurology Now, we talk to 42-year-old Agnes Starr, who has Chiari malformation. In our podcast, she tells us why she decided to start her local Conquer Chiari walk in Buffalo, NY, and how her 7-year-old daughter, Haley, who also has Chiari, is coping.…
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Dr. Russell Barkley offers back to-school tips for parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Russell A. Barkley, PhD, clinical professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina and author of the book Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents, offers tips for parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
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Dr. Maurice Dysken on a recent study of vitamin E for Alzheimer's disease.
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Dr. Ronald C. Petersen on the first G8 Dementia Summit
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Dr. Jinnah on Cervical Dystonia
Medical journalist Stephanie Stephens interviews Dr. H.A. Jinnah about what causes cervical dystonia and how the condition is treated.
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Treating Epilepsy in Pregnant Women
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Cervical Dystonia
Medical journalist Stephanie Stephens interviews cervical dystonia patient advocate Noel Valero
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Exercise and the Brain
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Entrepreneur Scott Johnson Is Transforming Multiple Sclerosis Research
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Dr. Timothy Hain on Treating Vertigo with YouTube
Dr. Timothy Hain, professor of neurology; otolaryngology; and physical therapy/human movement science at Northwestern University Medical School, talks to Neurology Today about the potential risks and benefits associated with internet and YouTube usage for the treatment of vertigo. For the full...
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Dr. Cathy Sila on Delirium and Long-term Cognitive Decline
Cathy Sila, MD, professor of neurology and director of the stroke center at the University Hospitals Case Medical Center, discusses delirium and long-term cognitive decline in cardiac surgery patients, as well as strategies for improving screening and care for this population.
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Dr. Farrah Mateen on the American College of Physicians' Sixth Ethics Manual
The chair of the AAN Ethics Section, Farrah J. Mateen, MD, of the department of neurology at Johns Hopkins University, talked about the American College of Physicians Sixth Edition Ethics Manual. She discussed cost-effectiveness, professional responsibility to the poor and uninsured, and the...
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Dr. Michael A. Williams on the American College of Physicians' Sixth Ethics Manual
Dr. Michael A. Williams, neurologist and medical director of the Sandra and Malcolm Berman Brain & Spine Institute at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, responded to the American College of Physicians’ 6th Edition Ethics Manual. Listen as he talks about why it’s important for physicians to consider...
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Dr. Farrah J. Mateen: The Unseen Burden of Neurological Disorders in Refugees
Dr. Farah J. Mateen, fellow of the neurology department at Johns Hopkins University, talked to Neurology Today from the United Nations High Commission for Refugees office in Amman, Jordan, about her work assessing the neurological status and quality of life in refugees in the Middle East. For the...
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Dr. Thomas W. Frazier on the New Criteria for Autism Disorder
Dr. Thomas W. Frazier of the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital Center for Autism and Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health speaks about the implications of the proposed definition change for autism criteria in the DSM-5. He discusses why he thinks the change is justified and how to make the...
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Dr. Schulman: Tips on Talking to Patients About Abuse
Elliott Schulman, MD, has been very vocal in advocating for abused patients with neurological issues, and educating other neurologists on the subject of abuse. Listen as Dr. Schulman, an adjunct clinical professor of neurology at Jefferson School of Medicine and professor at Lankenau Institute…
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A New Drug for ALS?
Merit Cudkowicz, MD, of Harvard Medical School, discusses the results of a phase 2 study—a reduction in functional decline and a significant drop in the death rate in those on the highest dose of the drug, dexpramipexole. See the Dec. 15 issue of Neurology Today for the full-text article:...
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The Most Noteworthy Studies of 2011
Steven P. Ringel, MD, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief, and Robert G. Holloway Jr., MD, MPH, an associate editor, talk about the most “game-changing” neurology studies from the past year. See the Jan. 5 issue of Neurology Today for the full-text article and all of the selections from the…
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Dr. Steven Galetta on Work Duty Hour Changes—and the Consequences
Dr. Steven Galetta, neurology residency program director at UPenn, talks to Neurology Today about his personal experience with the new ACGME work duty hours and how his program has adapted, as well as the potential consequences.