Neurology® Podcast

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.

Podcasting in the Age of AI

In a special episode of the Neurology Podcast, Dr. Stacey Clardy discusses how AI is shaping various aspects of our lives, including podcasts.  Read the related article in Neurology® Open Access.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.  

11-13
13:16

Super Refractory Status Epilepticus Diagnosis, Management, and Prognostication

Dr. Alison Christy talks with Dr. Matthew Ryan Woodward about the complexities of status epilepticus, focusing on its definitions, the transition to refractory and super-refractory states, and the implications for treatment.  Read the related article in Neurology® Clinical Practice.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

11-10
17:11

Sex-Related Gap in the Use of Disease-Modifying Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Sandra Vukusic about the disparities in treatment for female patients with multiple sclerosis, particularly focusing on how pregnancy influences treatment decisions and the overall lower exposure to disease-modifying therapies in women compared to men.  Read the related article in Neurology®.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.  

11-06
19:31

Neurotoxicity Imaging in Children and Young Adults After CAR T-Cell Therapy for B-Cell Malignancies

Dr. Alison Christy talks with Dr. Jennifer L. McGuire about neuroimaging findings linked to ICANS, exploring whether specific imaging patterns correlate with distinct neurologic symptoms.  Read the related article in Neurology®.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.  

11-03
15:49

November 2025 Recall: Topics on Muscle and Neuromuscular Diseases

The November 2025 Recall revisits four insightful episodes centered on muscle and neuromuscular diseases. Kicking off the episode is a two-part series on myositis, where Dr. Stacey Clardy speaks with Dr. Andrew Mammen. The episode continues with an interview featuring Dr. Eric Voorn, who discusses the effectiveness of combining personalized, home-based aerobic exercise with coaching to improve physical fitness in individuals with neuromuscular diseases. The episode wraps up with Dr. Elia Sechi discussing the critical role of interpreting lab test results, understanding assay performance, and recognizing the real-world impact of false positives in myasthenia gravis diagnostics.  Podcast links: Updates on All Things Myositis – Part 1  Updates on  All Things Myositis - Part 2 Efficacy of Aerobic Exercise and Coaching on Physical Fitness in Neuromuscular Disease  False Positivity of Acetylcholine Receptor Autoantibodies in Clinical Practice Article links: Efficacy of Combined Aerobic Exercise and Coaching on Physical Fitness in People With Neuromuscular Diseases Risk of False Acetylcholine Receptor Autoantibody Positivity by Radioimmunoprecipitation Assay in Clinical Practice Show citations:  Oorschot S, Brehm MA, van Groenestijn AC, et al. Efficacy of Combined Aerobic Exercise and Coaching on Physical Fitness in People With Neuromuscular Diseases: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Neurology. 2025;105(1):e213781. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000213781 Zara P, Chessa P, Deiana GA, et al. Risk of False Acetylcholine Receptor Autoantibody Positivity by Radioimmunoprecipitation Assay in Clinical Practice. Neurology. 2025;104(9):e213498. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000213498 Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.   

11-01
01:29:33

Persistent Postictal Central Apnea in Focal Seizures

Dr. Katie Krulisky talks with Dr. Stefano Meletti about the incidence and characteristics of postictal central apnea in focal seizures.  Read the related article in Neurology®.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.  

10-30
16:41

Association Between Consumption of Artificial Sweeteners With Cognitive Decline

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Claudia Suemoto about the association between consumption of low- and no-calorie sweeteners and cognitive decline.  Read the related article in Neurology®.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.  

10-27
19:42

Trends in Prenatal Exposure to Antiseizure Medications

Dr. Katie Krulisky talks with Dr. Rosemary Dray-Spira about trends in prenatal exposure to antiseizure medications over the past decade, according to medication safety profiles. Read the related article in Neurology®.  Read the related North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry.  Read the related Continuum article.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.      

10-23
15:48

Overview from the 2025 Alzheimer's Association International Conference

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Jonathan Graff-Redford about key takeaways from the recent Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC).  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

10-20
19:12

Lifestyle Interventions for Global Cognitive Function

Dr. Gregg Day talks with Drs. Laura Baker and Melissa Yu about the impact of lifestyle interventions on cognitive function in older adults.  Read the related article in JAMA. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

10-16
25:12

Evolving Insights into the Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes of PRES

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Jennifer E. Fugate about posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), focusing on its clinical presentation, diagnosis, imaging techniques, and management strategies. Read the related article in The Lancet Neurology.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

10-13
15:15

Updates in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

Dr. Jessica Ailani talks with Dr. Kathleen Digre about the recognition of symptoms, diagnostic imaging, treatment goals, and the importance of weight loss in managing IIH.  Read the related article in JAMA. Read the related article in Neurology®.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.    

10-09
18:01

General vs Nongeneral Anesthesia for EVT in Patients With Large Core Strokes

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Amrou Sarraj about the importance of understanding anesthesia's impact on patient outcomes, the implications for clinical practice, and future research directions in stroke treatment.  Read the related article in Neurology®.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

10-06
22:06

WHO Launches New Technical Brief on Encephalitis

Dr. Kiran Thakur talks with Dr. Ava Easton about the World Health Organization's technical brief on encephalitis.  Read the related article in The Lancet.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.     

10-02
18:55

October 2025 Recall: Topics on Headache

The October 2025 Recall features four previously released episodes on topics related to headache. Dr. Jessica Ailani begins the episode with Dr. Kathleen Digre discussing the evolution of spontaneous intracranial hypotension. The episode transitions into a discussion with Dr. Tesha Monteith and Dr. Peter Goadsby about the classification of headaches. In the third episode, Dr. Jessica Ailani is joined by Dr. Francesca Puledda to discuss global recommendations for migraine. The replay concludes with Dr. Jessica Ailani's conversation with Dr. Richard B. Lipton on characterizing PRODROME in migraine. Podcast links: Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension Updates Understanding the Classification of Headaches and the Science Behind Them Global Recommendations for Migraine Characterizing Prodrome in Migraine Article links: ICHD-4 Editorial International Headache Society Global Practice Recommendations Characterizing Prodrome (Premonitory Phase) in Migraine Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

10-01
01:37:03

2024 McDonald Criteria

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Daniel Ontaneda about the 2024 revisions of the McDonald criteria for diagnosing multiple sclerosis.  Read the related article in The Lancet Neurology.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

09-29
27:42

Overcoming Colonialism in Pathogen Genomics

Dr. Deanna Saylor talks with Dr. Senjuti Saha about colonialism in global health and the importance of pathogen genomics.  Read the related article in The Lancet.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

09-25
25:15

Characteristics and Motivations of People With ALS Who Pursue Medical Aid in Dying - Part 2

In the second part of this two-part series, Dr. Robert Holloway talks with Dr. Carolyn Rennels about legal and ethical considerations, the importance of interdisciplinary support, and the emotional impact on clinicians.  Read the related article in Neurology® Clinical Practice.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

09-22
26:30

Characteristics and Motivations of People With ALS Who Pursue Medical Aid in Dying - Part 1

In the first part of this two-part series, Dr. Robert Holloway talks with Dr. Carolyn Rennels about the background of the study, the definition and practice of MAID, and the main reasons that lead ALS patients to consider it. Read the related article in Neurology® Clinical Practice.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

09-18
21:55

Outcomes Following Acute Plasma Exchange for MOGAD

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Drs. John Chen and Smathorn Thakolwiboon about the outcomes following plasma exchange in MOGAD and explore how the findings from this study can inform patient care. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

09-15
17:36

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