Neurology Minute

Latest Episodes:

Time Course and Severity of Cognitive Changes as a Function of Aβ Positivity and APOE Genotype in Alzheimer Disease - Part 1 Aug 08, 2025

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In part one of this two part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy and Casey R. Vanderlip discuss what neurologists need to know about how APOE4 and amyloid interact to impact cognitive function.

Show reference:

https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213853

The Effect of Epilepsy Surgery on Tonic–Clonic Seizures Aug 07, 2025

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Dr. Halley Alexander and Dr. Juan Luis Alcala-Zermeno discuss the outcomes of epilepsy surgery, specifically for patients with tonic-clonic seizures.

Show references:

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/epi.18243

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/epi.17452

https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/26286819

Women History Minute - Tilly Edinger Aug 06, 2025

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In this episode of the Neurology Minute, Dr. Alison Christy delves into another women's history minute to discuss Tilly Edinger.

August 2025 President Spotlight: Strategizing to reach the AAN's goals Aug 05, 2025

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In the August episode of the President's Spotlight, Dr. Jason Crowell and Dr. Natalia Rost discuss the mid-year assessment of AAN's five-year strategic plan.

Show reference:

https://www.aan.com/about-the-aan/presidents-spotlight

July 2025 Capitol Hill Report: Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Aug 04, 2025

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In the third episode of this series, Dr. Andy Southerland discusses the latest Capitol Hill Report, which outlines the 2026 Medicare fee schedule proposal.

Stay updated with what's happening on the hill by visiting aan.com/chr.

Learn how you can get involved with AAN advocacy.

Medical Student Perspectives on Stigma in FND Aug 01, 2025

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Dr. Kathryn Krulisky and Dr. Jordan Garris discuss educational gaps in understanding FND, the impact of stigma on patient care, and the importance of empathy in medical training.

Show reference:

https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NE9.0000000000200219

Medical Student Perspectives on Stigma in FND Aug 01, 2025

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Dr. Kathryn Krulisky and Dr. Jordan Garris discuss educational gaps in understanding FND, the impact of stigma on patient care, and the importance of empathy in medical training.

Show reference:

https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NE9.0000000000200219

A Phase 3 Trial of Upadacitinib for Giant-Cell Arteritis Jul 31, 2025

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Dr. Shuvro Roy and Dr. Daniel Blockmans discuss the efficacy and safety of upadacitinib as a treatment option for giant-cell arteritis.

Show reference:

https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2413449

Updates in Neuroinfectious Diseases - Part 8 Jul 30, 2025

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In part eight of this ten-part series, Dr. Paul Crane and Dr. Prashanth Ramachandran discuss the study findings and the potential impact on clinical practice.

Show reference:

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/2824325

Updates in Neuroinfectious Diseases - Part 7 Jul 29, 2025

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In part seven of this ten-part series, Dr. Paul Crane and Dr. Prashanth Ramachandran discuss how to counsel patients about getting care abroad.

Show reference:

https://academic.oup.com/cid/article/78/6/1554/7280488