Neurology Exam Prep Podcast

Episode 72 - Surgical Treatment of Epilepsy Oct 12, 2024

A discussion of the surgical treatment of epilepsy with Drs. William Signorile and Jeremy Moeller.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 71 - Diplopia Sep 02, 2024

A review of double vision, with Drs. William Signorile and Kevin Yan.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 70 - The Pupil Jul 31, 2024

A discussion of the anatomy of pupillary innervation and disorders of pupil function with Drs. Harry Sutherland and Jeremy Moeller

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 69 - Disorders of Cortical Visual Processing Jun 30, 2024

A discussion of disorders of cortical visual processing with Drs. Kevin Yan, Vanessa Veloso and Jeremy Moeller. Special thanks for Drs. Sashank Prasad and Marc Dinkin for providing the inspiration and a framework for this discussion.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 68 - Acute Vestibulopathy Jun 08, 2024

An overview of an approach to the evaluation of acute vestibulopathy with Drs. Anand Bery and David Hale. Hosted by Jeremy Moeller.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 67- Functional Neurological Disorders Apr 29, 2024

A brief overview of the neurologist's role in the diagnosis and treatment of functional neurological disorders, with Drs. Vanessa Veloso and Jeremy Moeller.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.
Further Reading
Hallett M, Aybek S, Dworetzky BA, McWhirter L, Staab JP, Stone J. Functional neurological disorder: new subtypes and shared mechanisms. Lancet Neurol. 2022 Jun;21(6):537-550. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(21)00422-1.
Stone J, Smyth R, Carson A, Lewis S, Prescott R, Warlow C, Sharpe M. Systematic review of misdiagnosis of conversion symptoms and "hysteria". BMJ. 2005 Oct 29;331(7523):989. doi: 10.1136/bmj.38628.466898.55.
Stone J, Carson A, Duncan R, Coleman R, Roberts R, Warlow C, Hibberd C, Murray G, Cull R, Pelosi A, Cavanagh J, Matthews K, Goldbeck R, Smyth R, Walker J, Macmahon AD, Sharpe M. Symptoms 'unexplained by organic disease' in 1144 new neurology out-patients: how often does the diagnosis change at follow-up? Brain. 2009 Oct;132(Pt 10):2878-88. doi: 10.1093/brain/awp220.
Kutlubaev MA, Xu Y, Hackett ML, Stone J. Dual diagnosis of epilepsy and psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: Systematic review and meta-analysis of frequency, correlates, and outcomes. Epilepsy Behav. 2018 Dec;89:70-78. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2018.10.010.

Episode 66 - How Multiple Choice Tests are Designed Mar 31, 2024

An overview of some of the principles behind the design of low- and high-stakes multiple choice tests, with a focus on neurology. With Drs. Harry Sutherland and Jeremy Moeller.
References:
1. Quality and Validity Evidence for a National In-Training Examination for Epilepsy Fellows -- https://doi.org/10.1212/NE9.000000000020009
2. Juul D, Flynn FG, Gutmann L, Pascuzzi RM, Webb L, Massey JM, Dekosky ST, Foertsch M, Faulkner LR. Association between performance on Neurology In-Training and Certification Examinations. Neurology. 2013 Jan 8;80(2):206-9. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0b013e31827b92a3.
3. movementmodules.yale.edu

Episode 65 - Lower Extremity Mononeuropathies Feb 07, 2024

A review of mononeuropathies involving the lower extremity, with Drs. Victor Bushlyar, William Signorile and Kevin Yan.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 64 - Neurologic Complications of Systemic Cancer Therapies Jan 31, 2024

A discussion of the neurological complications of systemic cancer treatments, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Mary Barden.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.
Further Reading:
Taylor JW. Neurologic Complications of Conventional Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2023 Dec 1;29(6):1809-1826. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001358. PMID: 38085899.
Wang N. Neurologic Complications of Cancer Immunotherapy. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2023 Dec 1;29(6):1827-1843. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001362. PMID: 38085900.

Episode 63 - Nonvasculitic Vasculopathies Dec 22, 2023

An overview of nonvasculitic vasculopathies as they relate to cerebrovascular disease, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Barbara Gordon-Kundu
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 62 - Updates on Brain Death Determination Nov 12, 2023

An update on determination of death by neurological criteria, with Drs. Rachel Beekman and Jeremy Moeller.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Further Reading:
Greer DM, Kirschen MP, Lewis A, Gronseth GS, Rae-Grant A, Ashwal S, Babu MA, Bauer DF, Billinghurst L, Corey A, Partap S, Rubin MA, Shutter L, Takahashi C, Tasker RC, Varelas PN, Wijdicks E, Bennett A, Wessels SR, Halperin JJ. Pediatric and Adult Brain Death/Death by Neurologic Criteria Consensus Guideline: Report of the AAN Guidelines Subcommittee, AAP, CNS, and SCCM. Neurology. 2023 Oct 11:10.1212/WNL.0000000000207740. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000207740.
Kitlen E, Kim N, Rubenstein A, Keenan C, Garcia G, Khosla A, Johnson J, Miller PE, Wira C, Greer D, Gilmore EJ, Beekman R. Development and validation of a novel score to predict brain death after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation. 2023 Nov;192:109955. doi: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2023.109955.

Episode 61 - Neuromyelitis Optica and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glyoprotein Associated Disorders Sep 28, 2023

A review of neuromyelitis optic spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein associated disease (MOGAD) with Drs. Kevin Yan and Aaron Bower.

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Further Reading:

Costello F. Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2022 Aug 1;28(4):1131-1170. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001168. Erratum in: Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2022 Dec 1;28(6):1859. PMID: 35938660.

Longbrake E. Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein-Associated Disorders. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2022 Aug 1;28(4):1171-1193. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001127. PMID: 35938661; PMCID: PMC9523511.

Banwell B, Bennett JL, Marignier R, et al. Diagnosis of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease: International MOGAD Panel proposed criteria. Lancet Neurol. 2023 Mar;22(3):268-282. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(22)00431-8. Epub 2023 Jan 24. PMID: 36706773.

Episode 60 - Inflammatory Polyneuropathies Sep 02, 2023

A overview of some of the most common and important inflammatory polyneuropathies, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Kevin Wilson.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 59 - Myasthenia Gravis Aug 04, 2023

A discussion of one of the core neuromuscular diseases, myasthenia gravis, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Kevin Wilson.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 58 - Mitochondrial Diseases and the Nervous System Jul 06, 2023

A review of the selected mitochondrial diseases that affect the nervous system, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Jeremy Moeller.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.
References

1. Davis RL, Liang C, Sue CM. Mitochondrial diseases. Handb Clin Neurol 2018;147:125-141.

2. Ng YS, Bindoff LA, Gorman GS, et al. Mitochondrial disease in adults: recent advances and future promise. Lancet Neurol 2021;20:573-584.

3. Orsucci D, Caldarazzo Ienco E, Rossi A, Siciliano G, Mancuso M. Mitochondrial Syndromes Revisited. J Clin Med 2021;10.

4. Buajitti E, Rosella LC, Zabzuni E, Young LT, Andreazza AC. Prevalence and health care costs of mitochondrial disease in Ontario, Canada: A population-based cohort study. PLoS One 2022;17:e0265744.

5. Tetsuka S, Ogawa T, Hashimoto R, Kato H. Clinical features, pathogenesis, and management of stroke-like episodes due to MELAS. Metab Brain Dis 2021;36:2181-2193.

7. Davila-Siliezar P, Carter M, Milea D, Lee AG. Leber hereditary optic neuropathy: new and emerging therapies. Curr Opin Ophthalmol 2022;33:574-578.

9. Velez-Bartolomei F, Lee C, Enns G. MERRF. In: Adam MP, Everman DB, Mirzaa GM, et al., eds. GeneReviews(®). Seattle WA: © 1993-2023, University of Washington, Seattle. GeneReviews is a registered trademark of the University of Washington, Seattle, 1993.

11. Hirano M, Carelli V, De Giorgio R, et al. Mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalomyopathy (MNGIE): Position paper on diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by the MNGIE International Network. J Inherit Metab Dis 2021;44:376-387.

12. Rahman S, Copeland WC. POLG-related disorders and their neurological manifestations. Nat Rev Neurol 2019;15:40-52.

Episode 57 - Infections of the Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nervous System May 31, 2023

An overview of some common and important infections of the spinal cord and peripheral nervous system. With Drs. Aaron Bower, Harry Sutherland and Jeremy Moeller.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.
References and Additional Reading:
LoRusso S. Infections of the Peripheral Nervous System. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2021 Aug 1;27(4):921-942. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000000981.
Bhattacharyya S, Bradshaw MJ. Infections of the Spine and Spinal Cord. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2021 Aug 1;27(4):887-920. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001031.
Grill MF. Infectious Myelopathies. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2018 Apr;24(2, Spinal Cord Disorders):441-473. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000000597.

Episode 56 - High and Low Pressure Headache Syndromes Apr 30, 2023

An overview of headache syndromes associated with both high and low intracranial and CSF pressure, with Dr. Harry Sutherland and Christopher Gottschalk.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

References and Additional Reading
Schievink WI. Spontaneous Spinal Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks and Intracranial Hypotension. JAMA. 2006;295(19):2286–2296. doi:10.1001/jama.295.19.2286
Dobrocky T, Grunder L, Breiding PS, et al. Assessing Spinal Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks in Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension With a Scoring System Based on Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings. JAMA Neurol. 2019 May 1;76(5):580-587. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2018.4921.

Episode 55 - Language and Speech Mar 29, 2023

An overview of language and speech with host Dr. Harry Sutherland and special guest Dr. Argye Hillis.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 53 - Vascular Neurology Fast Facts Feb 05, 2023

A review of commonly tested topics and other high yield areas in vascular neurology, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Adam Jasne.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 54 - Neuromuscular Fast Facts Feb 05, 2023

A review of commonly tested topics and other high yield areas in neuromuscular medicine, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Bhaskar Roy.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 52: Neurological Aspects of Systemic Autoimmune Diseases Dec 23, 2022

A discussion of the neurological aspects of rheumatological disorders such as systemic lupus erythematosis, rheumatoid arthritis, sarcoidosis and others. With Drs. Aaron Bower and Ariel Lefland.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.
References and Additional Reading:
1. Pawate S. Sarcoidosis and the Nervous System. CONTINUUM: Lifelong Learning in Neurology. 2020;26(3):695. doi:10.1212/CON.0000000000000855
2. Pavlakis PP. Rheumatologic Disorders and the Nervous System. CONTINUUM: Lifelong Learning in Neurology. 2020;26(3):591. do:10.1212/CON.0000000000000856
3.Karam C. Peripheral Neuropathies Associated With Vasculitis and Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease. CONTINUUM: Lifelong Learning in Neurology. 2020;26(5):1257. doi:10.1212/CON.0000000000000917

Episode 51: Commonly Tested Concepts in Epilepsy Nov 23, 2022

In this episode, Drs. Aaron Bower and Jeremy Moeller pull back the curtain on how multiple choice question items are designed, and then review the ways that common epilepsy concepts may be tested.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 50: Monocular Vision Loss, Part 2 Oct 28, 2022

A follow-up to our previous discussion of monocular vision loss, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Adeniyi Fisayo.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 49 - An Approach to Dystonia Sep 21, 2022

Overview of an approach to dystonia with Drs. Aaron Bower and Sara Schaefer.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 48 - Medications for Parkinson Disease Aug 18, 2022

A discussion of the medications that are used for the treatment of motor manifestations of Parkinson disease, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Sara Schaefer.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 47 - Cortical Anatomy and Clinical Correlates Jul 21, 2022

A discussion of cortical anatomy and selected clinical syndromes of cortical dysfunction, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Jeremy Moeller.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 46 - Basics of Thalamic Anatomy Jun 21, 2022

A simple overview of the anatomy of the thalamus for clinicians, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Dr. Jeremy Moeller.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 45 - "Parkinson-Plus" Syndromes May 18, 2022

An overview of the major "Parkinson-plus" syndromes with Drs. Aaron Bower, Sara Schaefer and Katherine Fu.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 44 - Rapidly Progressive Dementia Apr 20, 2022

An overview of common causes of rapidly progressive dementia, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Darren Volpe.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 43 - Using Retrieval Practice to Build Knowledge Mar 17, 2022

A very special episode with our guest Dr. Douglas Larsen, Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at Washington University in St. Louis, who shares his insights on the use of retrieval practice to build knowledge and enhance long-term retention.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 42 - Stroke in the Young Feb 16, 2022

A discussion of evaluation and treatment of stroke in young patients, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Adam Jasne.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 41 - Determining Death by Neurological Criteria Jan 25, 2022

A review of an approach to determining death by neurological criteria ("brain death") with Drs. Rachel Beekman and Jeremy Moeller.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 40 - Basics of EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies Dec 19, 2021

An overview of the general approach to electromyography and nerve conduction studies, with Drs. Kevin Wilson and Jeff Dewey. A useful resource for residents who are just starting their neurophysiology, neuromuscular or EMG rotations.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 39 - Infectious Encephalitis Dec 03, 2021

An overview of common and important infectious causes of encephalitis, and the most common associated clinical manifestations. With Drs. Aaron Bower and Jeremy Moeller.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 38 - Paraneoplastic and Autoimmune Disorders Oct 26, 2021

A review of common paraneoplastic and autoimmune disorders, with some tips and tricks for recognizing clinical syndromes and understanding the fundamentals of diagnosis and treatment. With Drs. Aaron Bower, Jeremy Moeller and John Peters.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 37 - Myoclonus Sep 21, 2021

An overview of the phenomenology, differential diagnosis, physiology and treatment of myoclonus, with Drs. Aaron Bower, Jeremy Moeller and Sara Schaefer.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 36 - Neurological Toxidromes Sep 07, 2021

An overview of common neurological toxicities and toxidromes, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Jeremy Moeller.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 35 - Neurological Care After Cardiac Arrest Aug 20, 2021

A practical discussion about the many elements of neurological care after cardiac arrest, with Drs. Rachel Beekman and Gabriella Garcia.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 34 - Vitamins and Neurology Jul 29, 2021

An overview of the role of some common and important vitamins in neurological disease, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Jeremy Moeller.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 33 - Neuropsychology for the Neurologist Jun 25, 2021

A discussion of the role of neuropsychology in the evaluation of patients with neurological disease, focusing on the "high yield" considerations for neurology trainees. With Dr. Stephanie Towns, hosted by Dr. Jeremy Moeller.

Episode 32 - Monocular Vision Loss, Part 1 Jun 01, 2021

A discussion of monocular vision loss with Dr. Adeniyi Fisayo, including disorders of the cornea, lens, vitreous and retina. With co-hosts Dr. Safa Abdelhakim and Dr. Aaron Bower.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 31 - CNS Tumors Apr 26, 2021

An overview of CNS tumors with Dr. Safa Abdelhakim and Neuro-Oncologist Dr. Nick Blondin.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Clerkship Success Series #9 - Headache (Part 2) Apr 12, 2021

The second part of an overview of headache diagnosis and management, focused on the information needed during clinical clerkship. Hosted by Sonya Zhou and Charlie Zhou, with Dr. Jeremy Moeller.
Episode notes:
https://campuspress.yale.edu/neurologycsspodcast/episode-7-headache/

Clerkship Success Series #8 - Headache (Part 1) Apr 09, 2021

The first of a 2-part overview of an approach to headaches. Hosted by Sonya Zhou and Charlie Zhao, with Jeremy Moeller.
Show notes are here:
https://campuspress.yale.edu/neurologycsspodcast/episode-7-headache/

Clerkship Success Series #7 - Involuntary Movements (Part 2) Apr 01, 2021

The second part of a discussion about involuntary movements, with Dr. Sara Schaefer, MD. Hosted by Charlie Zhao and Sonya Zhou.
Show notes are here:
https://campuspress.yale.edu/neurologycsspodcast/episode-6-involuntary-movements/

Clerkship Success Series #6 - Involuntary Movements (Part 1) Mar 27, 2021

An approach to involuntary movements with Dr. Sara Schaefer. Hosted by Sonya Zhou and Charlie Zhao.
Show notes here:
https://campuspress.yale.edu/neurologycsspodcast/episode-6-involuntary-movements/

Clerkship Success Series # 5 - Weakness Mar 21, 2021

An overview of an approach to weakness, with Dr. Jeff Dewey and Co-Hosts Charlie Zhao and Sonya Zhou.
Show notes can be found here:
https://campuspress.yale.edu/neurologycsspodcast/episode-5-weakness/

Clerkship Success Series #4 - Cognitive Complaints Mar 04, 2021

An overview of an approach to cognitive dysfunction, aimed at medical students on the wards. Hosted by Charlie Zhao and Sonya Zhou, with Dr. Jeremy Moeller.
Show notes are here:
https://campuspress.yale.edu/neurologycsspodcast/episode-4-cognitive-complaints/

Clerkship Success Series # 3 - Neuroimaging Feb 26, 2021

A practical overview of important considerations in neuroimaging for medical students, hosted by Charlie Zhao, with special guest Mariam Aboian, MD, PhD.
Show notes are here:
/https://campuspress.yale.edu/neurologycsspodcast/episode-3-neuroimaging-essentials/

Clerkship Success Series #2: Dizziness Feb 23, 2021

A discussion hosted by Yale Medical Students Sonya Zhou and Charlie Zhao, with Dr. Jeff Dewey. Focusing on practical tips for the evaluation of dizziness.
Show notes at: https://campuspress.yale.edu/neurologycsspodcast/episode-2-dizziness/

Clerkship Success Series # 1 - Loss of Consciousness Feb 15, 2021

The first episode of a new limited series on the podcast: The Clerkship Success Series. Each episode will focus on a different presenting symptom or finding, and we will discuss an high-yield approach to this problem. This week: Loss of Consciousness. Co-hosted by Yale Medical Students Charlie Zhao and Sonya Zhou.

Episode 30 - MS Drugs Jan 30, 2021

An overview of MS treatment options with Drs. Erin Longbrake and Safa Abdelhakim. The focus is on the broad range of disease-modifying therapies for MS.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 29 - Migraine Therapy (Emphasizing Pharmacological Therapy) Jan 24, 2021

An overview of several aspects of migraine therapy with Drs. Chris Gottschalk and Jeremy Moeller. This covers many of the common and newer treatments, with an emphasis on pharmacological therapy.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. Due to the sheer vastness of available migraine treatments, there are some aspects of migraine therapy that are not covered.

Episode 28: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Jan 08, 2021

Conversation between Drs. Safa Abdelhakim and Jennifer Kim about subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 27 - Intracranial Hemorrhage Jan 02, 2021

A discussion of intracranial hemorrhage with Drs. Safa Abdelhakim and Jennifer Kim. This episode will focus primarily on intracerebral hemorrhage. Part 1 of 2 episodes: the second episode will focus on subarachnoid hemorrhage.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 26 - Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias Dec 12, 2020

A basic overview of the common trigeminal autonomic cephalalgia syndromes with Drs. Safa Abdelhakim and Jeremy Moeller.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 25: Stroke Cases Dec 07, 2020

A useful discussion of common stroke scenarios with Drs. Safa Abdelhakim and Reshma Narula.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 24: Spinal Cord Anatomy, Function and Common Disorders Oct 30, 2020

An overview of basic spinal cord anatomy and function, and a brief review of an approach to spinal cord disorders, including spinal cord infections. With Drs. Safa Abdelhakim and Jeremy Moeller.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 23: Peripheral Neuroanatomy of the Lower Limb Oct 20, 2020

A review of the peripheral neuroanatomy of the lower extremity with Drs. Safa Abdelhakim and Jeff Dewey.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 22: Mononeuropathies of the Upper Limb Sep 15, 2020

A discussion with Drs. Safa Abdelhakim and Jeff Dewey on common focal neuropathies of the upper limb.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 21: Leukodystrophies Sep 14, 2020

A high-yield discussion of the most important aspects of the childhood-onset leukodystrophies with Dr. Safa Abdelhakim and Dr. Kathleen Cardinale.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 20: Peripheral Neuroanatomy of the Upper Limb Sep 03, 2020

Dr. Safa Abdelhakim and Dr. Jeff Dewey help you make sense of the anatomy of the cervical nerve roots, brachial plexus and peripheral nerves in the arm and hand.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 19: Posterior Circulation Stroke Syndromes Aug 27, 2020

A discussion of posterior circulation stroke clinical syndromes, with Drs. Safa Abdelhakim and Reshma Narula.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 18: Neurocutaneous Syndromes Aug 14, 2020

A simplified overview of common neurocutaneous syndromes, including one way to classify and remember these disorders. Focus on genetics, skin findings and common neurological and systemic manifestations. With Drs. Safa Abdelhakim and Jeremy Moeller.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 17 - Seizure Classification and Diagnosis Aug 05, 2020

A discussion of definitions of epilepsy, seizure classification, and diagnostic approaches to seizures and common seizure mimics, with Drs. Safa Abdelhakim and Jeremy Moeller.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 16 - An Overview of Antiseizure Drugs Jul 23, 2020

A discussion of a general approach to antiseizure drug choices, using a case-based approach. With Drs. Kevin Wilson and Jeremy Moeller.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 15 - Muscle Disease IV (The Rest!) Jul 15, 2020

A discussion of channelopathies, inflammatory myopathies, toxic and infectious myopathies, and others! With Dr. Safa Abdelhakim and Dr. Jeff Dewey.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Episode 14 - Acute Brain Trauma Jul 09, 2020

A conversation with Dr. Jennifer Kim, neuro-intensive care specialist, focusing on neurological trauma and the acute medical management of patients with traumatic brain injury. Hosted by Dr. Safa Abdelhakim.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

July 1 Special! Resident Tips on Acute Stroke and Status Epilepticus Jul 01, 2020

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is intended as an educational tool only, and is not intended as a replacement for expert medical advice.
A conversation with Dr. Safa Abdelhakim and Dr. Jeremy Moeller on the first steps in treatment of acute ischemic stroke and status epilepticus, for neurology residents beginning everywhere!

Episode 13 - Muscle Disease III (Mitochondrial and Metabolic Myopathies) Jun 12, 2020

A continuation of discussions on muscle disease with Drs. Safa Abdehakim and Jeff Dewey.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Morning Report: Headache and Visual Changes May 21, 2020

Case discussion with Drs. Safa Abdelhakim and Jeff Dewey

Morning Report: Severe Headaches with Exertion May 16, 2020

Case discussion with Drs. Chris Gottschalk, Jeff Dewey, Lindsay McAlpine and Chris Traner

Episode 12 - MS Pathophysiology and Diagnosis May 09, 2020

A discussion with Dr. Erin Longbrake, MD, PhD.
Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

Morning Report - New Onset Horizontal Diplopia May 09, 2020

Case discussion with Drs. Rahiwa Gebre, Chris Traner and Jeff Dewey.

Episode 11 - Muscle Disease Part II (Congenital and Mitochondrial) Apr 28, 2020

NOTE: This is meant as a review and educational tool for neurology trainees only, and should not be considered to replace the advice of medical experts.
A continuation of the series on muscle diseases, with Drs. Jeff Dewey and Safa Abdelhakim. The focus is on congenital myopathies and muscular dystrophies, and mitochondrial myopathies.

Morning Report: Long Episode of Altered Awareness and Amnesia Apr 24, 2020

Case discussion with Drs. Jeff Dewey, Jeremy Moeller, Lindsay McAlpine and Chris Traner.

Morning Report: Painful Progressive Weakness Apr 23, 2020

Case discussion with Drs. Jeff Dewey, Chris Traner and Lindsay McAlpine

Episode 10 - Muscular Dystrophy Apr 20, 2020

Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.
In this episode, we review of the most common muscular dystrophies, with Dr. Safa Abdelhakim and Dr. Jeff Dewey.

Episode 9 - Primary Dementia Overview Apr 17, 2020

NOTE: This is meant as a review and educational tool for neurology trainees only, and should not be considered to replace the advice of medical experts.
In this episode, we review common features of the 4 primary dementia syndromes, focusing on clinical features, diagnostic tests, and a brief overview of treatments. With Dr. Darren Volpe, MD.

Morning Report: Recurrent Loss of Consciousness Apr 17, 2020

Case discussion with Drs. Larry Hirsch, Jeff Dewey, Lindsay McAlpine and John Picard.

Morning Report - New Episode of Disorientation and Inattention Apr 09, 2020

Case discussion with Drs. Jeff Dewey, Pue Farooque, Lindsay McAlpine and Chris Traner.

Morning Report - Young Man with Recurrent Right-Sided Weakness and Aphasia Apr 08, 2020

Case discussion with Drs. Jeff Dewey, Joachim Baehring, Lindsay McAlpine and Chris Traner

Morning Report: Progressive weakness and numbness Apr 01, 2020

Case discussion with Drs. Jeff Dewey, Norm Werdiger, Chris Traner and Lindsay McAlpine

Morning Report: New-Onset Diplopia Mar 30, 2020

A case of diplopia, featuring Dr. Chris Traner, Dr. Lindsay McAlpine and Dr. Jeff Dewey

Morning Report: Left sided weakness and difficulty speaking Mar 26, 2020

A clinical case and some anatomy review with our residents, Dr. Lindsay McAlpine, Dr. Chris Traner and Dr. John Picard.

BONUS - Morning Report Mar 18, 2020

A Morning Report Case Discussion.

Episode 8 - Electroclinical Syndromes Mar 17, 2020

NOTE: This is meant as a review and educational tool for neurology trainees only, and should not be considered to replace the advice of medical experts.
In this episode, we review common features of electroclinical syndromes, focusing on the types of syndromes that occur most commonly in clinical practice, and those that are commonly considered on assessments of medical knowledge for neurology residents.

Episode 7 - Neuromuscular Disorders Part III Jan 27, 2020

In this episode, we review some very basic aspects of nerve conduction studies and EMG studies, and focus on very common focal neuropathies. Our guest is Dr. Jeffrey Dewey, MD

Episode 6 - Neuromuscular Disorders Part II Jan 23, 2020

In this episode, we review disorders of the neuromuscular junction and muscle with Dr. Jeffrey Dewey, MD.

Episode 5 - Cortex and Thalamus Anatomy Jan 19, 2020

This is a brief and simple overview of the basic anatomy and function of the main cortical structures, and the major nuclear groups within the thalamus.

Episode 4 - Headache Jan 17, 2020

A comprehensive discussion of headache with Dr. Chris Gottschalk, MD

Episode 3 - Neuromuscular Disorders Part I Jan 13, 2020

A summary of some highlights of neuromuscular disorder topics, including disorders of the motor neurons, brachial and lumbosacral plexus, and the peripheral nerve. With Dr. Jeffrey Dewey, MD.

Episode 2 - Movement Disorders Jan 11, 2020

An overview of movement disorders for exam preparation, with Sara Schaefer, MD, MHS

Episode 1 - Epilepsy Basics Overview Jan 05, 2020

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