Neurology Minute

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Updates in Neuroinfectious Diseases - Part 6 Jul 28, 2025

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In part six of this ten-part series, Dr. Paul Crane and Dr. Prashanth Ramachandran discuss findings from a recent systematic review on pneumococcal meningitis, including the role of corticosteroid, the importance of treatment timing, and emerging adjunctive therapies that may improve patient outcomes.

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https://academic.oup.com/braincomms/article/6/3/fcae131/7644484

Clinical Approach to Dementia Risk in Patients with Parkinson Disease Jul 25, 2025

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Dr. Jason Crowell discusses clinical considerations when addressing cognitive concerns in patients with Parkinson disease.

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https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000209699

https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/32642512

Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source Treated With Antiplatelet Agents or Anticoagulation Jul 24, 2025

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Dr. Dan Ackerman and Dr. James Ernest Siegler discuss the complexities of treating ESUS and emphasize the importance of personalized treatment approaches based on individual patient factors.

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https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213876

Updates in Neuroinfectious Diseases - Part 5 Jul 23, 2025

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In part five of this ten-part series, Dr. Paul Crane and Dr. Prashanth Ramachandran discuss the study findings and when clinicians should maintain suspicion for parechovirus.

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https://academic.oup.com/cid/article-abstract/79/6/1479/7726317?redirectedFrom=fulltext

Efficacy of Aerobic Exercise and Coaching on Physical Fitness in Neuromuscular Disease - Part 2 Jul 22, 2025

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In the second episode of this two-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Eric L. Voorn discuss how to integrate these coaching elements into practice to promote sustainable changes.

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https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213781

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960896625000458?via%3Dihub

July 2025 Capitol Hill Report: Reconciliation Bill Jul 21, 2025

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In the second episode of this series, Dr. Andy Southerland discusses the latest Capitol Hill Report, breaking down what a reconciliation bill is and why it matters.

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Diagnostic Performance of Plasma Biomarkers in the Outpatient Memory Clinic Jul 18, 2025

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Dr. Trey Bateman and Dr. Gregg Day discuss the study design, findings, and clinical implications of using plasma biomarkers in real-world patient care.

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https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/alz.70316

Efficacy of Aerobic Exercise and Coaching on Physical Fitness in Neuromuscular Disease - Part 1 Jul 17, 2025

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In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Eric L. Voorn discuss how exercise remains essential for people with neuromuscular disorders, even amid limited pharmaceutical options and safety concerns.

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https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213781

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960896625000458?via%3Dihub

Updates in Neuroinfectious Diseases - Part 4 Jul 16, 2025

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In part four of this ten-part series, Dr. Paul Crane and Dr. Prashanth Ramachandran discuss enterovirus D68 and the findings presented in this article.

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39564148/

Updates in Neuroinfectious Diseases - Part 3 Jul 15, 2025

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In part three of this ten-part series, Dr. Paul Crane and Dr. Prashanth Ramachandran discuss when to suspect Oropouche virus and how to test for it.

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https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ana.27139