Neuro Pathways: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Medical Professionals

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Latest in Spinal Cord Injury Management Apr 01, 2021

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Spinal cord injury is a debilitating neurological condition that requires providers to address issues beyond the loss of motor and sensory function. In this episode, Gregory Nemunaitis, MD discusses the importance of early intervention, the role of stem cells and steroids for treatment options and the latest innovations in technology for patients with spinal cord injury.

MR Fingerprinting: A Promising New Approach Mar 15, 2021

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MR fingerprinting (MRF) has emerged as an alternate imaging method that can successfully address problems associated with conventional and advanced imaging modalities. In this episode, Dan Ontaneda, MD and Irene Wang, PhD discuss the specific advantages of MRF and its use in the diagnosis and monitoring of neurological disorders.

Suicidality in Individuals with Neurological Disorders Mar 01, 2021

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Suicidal ideation and behavior have been associated with a variety of neurological illnesses. In this episode, Tatiana Falcone, MD discusses the importance of early screening, management and the use of therapeutics for suicidality in patients with neurological disorders.

Alzheimer’s Disease: Current and New Advances in Treatment Feb 15, 2021

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Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most challenging conditions to manage due to the lack of disease-modifying treatment options. In this episode, Babak Tousi, MD discusses the developing therapies in Alzheimer’s disease management that may soon change the outlook for new and existing patients.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea's Impact on Comorbidities Feb 01, 2021

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Mobile stroke treatment units bring acute stroke care to a patient’s doorstep, reducing time to treatment with tPA and endovascular therapy. In this episode Andrew Russman, DO shares insights learned on collaborating across municipalities and teams to improve clinical outcomes for stroke patients.

Mobile Stroke Treatment Units: Lessons Learned From an Early Adopter Jan 15, 2021

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Functional Movement Disorders: Diagnosis & Management Dec 15, 2020

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Functional movement disorder, traditionally viewed as a psychological condition, used to be a diagnosis of exclusion. In this episode Xin Xin Yu, MD and Taylor Rush, PhD discuss diagnosing the disorder and unique challenges that physicians may face.

Applications of 7T in the Care Continuum Dec 01, 2020

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7T MRI displays characteristics of the brain more precisely than 3T, which is more widely used. In this episode, Stephen Jones, MD, PhD discusses the advantages and drawback of 7T MRI and the cases that may benefit from this technology.

Teleneurological Services Unbound: Bringing Virtual Subspecialty Care to Providers and Patients Nov 16, 2020

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The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled not only a surge in virtual outpatient visits, but also an increase in telemedicine for subspecialty neurological care. In this episode Zeshaun Khawaja, MD, shares the latest developments on how telemedicine is increasing access, improving patient care and reducing burnout.

Ketamine Research for Treatment-Resistant Depression (Early Work Through Current State) Nov 01, 2020

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Roughly one in 10 Americans takes an antidepressant to aid in the debilitating symptoms of clinical depression, but for some medications don’t work. In this episode, Amit Anand, MD, discusses the evolving therapies for treatment-resistant depression, including ketamine and esketamine.