Neurology Minute

Latest Episodes:

Epidural Steroids for Cervical and Lumbar Radicular Pain and Spinal Stenosis Feb 21, 2025

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Dr. Alex Menze and Dr. Carmel Armon discuss the efficacy of epidural steroid injections in cervical and lumbar spinal stenosis and radiculopathies, assessing short-term and long-term improvements in pain and disability.

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https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213361

The Neurologist's Role in Promoting Brain Health Feb 20, 2025

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Dr. Greg Cooper and Dr. Gregg Day discuss practical approaches for screening assessments and preventive interventions to enhance brain health at all stages of life.

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https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000210226

Association of Race and Ethnicity With Emergency Room Rate of Migraine Diagnosis, Testing, and Management in Children With Headache Feb 19, 2025

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Dr. Tesha Monteith discusses the Neurology article, "Association of Race and Ethnicity With Emergency Room Rate of Migraine Diagnosis, Testing, and Management in Children With Headache."

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https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213351

Consensus Recommendations for the Management of Neurosarcoidosis - Part 2 Feb 18, 2025

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In part two of this series, Dr. Shuvro Roy and Dr. Giovanna S. Manzano discuss the main findings from her study on neurosarcoidosis.

Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200429

Women History Minute - Audrey Shields Penn Feb 17, 2025

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Dr. Alison Christy delves into another women's history minute to discuss Audrey Shields Penn.

Consensus Recommendations for the Management of Neurosarcoidosis - Part 1 Feb 14, 2025

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In part one of this series, Dr. Shuvro Roy and Dr. Giovanna S. Manzano discuss the main challenges providers face when treating neurosarcoidosis.

Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200429

Effects of Intensive Lifestyle Changes on the Progression of MCI or Early Dementia Feb 13, 2025

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Dr. Greg Cooper discusses with Dr. Dean Ornish how lifestyle interventions can significantly enhance cognition and function in patients, providing hope where traditional drug treatments have fallen short.

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https://alzres.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13195-024-01482-z

Women History Minute - Anne Beaumanoir Feb 12, 2025

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Dr. Alison Christy delves into another women's history minute to discuss Anne Beaumanoir.

New Restless Leg Syndrome Guidance - Part 2 Feb 11, 2025

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In part two of this series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. John W. Winkelman highlight the key insights on medication management for patients dealing with troublesome restless leg symptoms.

Show references:

https://jcsm.aasm.org/doi/10.5664/jcsm.11390

Burnout in Practicing Neurologists - Part 4 Feb 10, 2025

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In the final part of this series, Dr. Halley Alexander, Dr. Neishay Ayub, and Janet Guo discuss the distribution of burnout rates.

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https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200422