Neurology® Podcast

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August 2025 Recall: Topics on Dementia Diagnosis Aug 01, 2025

Show notes

The August 2025 recall spotlights four previously released episodes on topics related to dementia diagnosis. The episode begins with Dr. Amy Brodtmann discussing the complexities of diagnosing frontotemporal dementia in clinical practice. Next, Dr. Joseph Therriault delves into the use of plasma biomarkers in diagnosing Alzheimer disease. In the third episode, Dr. Trey Bateman discusses the growing significance of blood-based biomarkers in Alzheimer disease. The episode concludes with Dr. Gregg Day discussing the clinical implications of using plasma biomarkers in real-world patient care.

Podcast links:

Frontotemporal Dementia Differential Diagnosis in Clinical Practice

Diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease Using Plasma Biomarkers

Understanding Blood-Based Biomarkers in Alzheimer Disease

Diagnostic Performance of Plasma Biomarkers in the Outpatient Memory Clinic

Article links:

Frontotemporal Dementia Differential Diagnosis in Clinical Practice

Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease Using Plasma Biomarkers Adjusted to Clinical Probability

Diagnostic Performance of Plasma p-tau217 and Aβ42/40 Biomarkers in the Outpatient Memory Clinic

Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Medical Student Perspectives on Stigma in FND Jul 31, 2025

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

Read the related article in Neurology® Education.

Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

A Phase 3 Trial of Upadacitinib for Giant-Cell Arteritis Jul 28, 2025

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

Read the related article in The New England Journal of Medicine.

Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Clinical Approach to Dementia Risk in Patients with Parkinson Disease Jul 24, 2025

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Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Daniel Weintraub about clinical considerations and strategies for effective communication when addressing cognitive concerns in patients with Parkinson disease.

Read the related article in Neurology®.

Listen to the related podcast episode with Dr. Jeff Ratliff.

Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source Treated With Antiplatelet Agents or Anticoagulation Jul 21, 2025

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Dr. Dan Ackerman talks with Dr. James Ernest Siegler about the complexities of treating ESUS and emphasizes the importance of personalized treatment approaches based on individual patient factors.

Read the related article in Neurology®.

Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Diagnostic Performance of Plasma Biomarkers in the Outpatient Memory Clinic Jul 17, 2025

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

Read the related article in Alzheimer's & Dementia.

Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Efficacy of Aerobic Exercise and Coaching on Physical Fitness in Neuromuscular Disease Jul 14, 2025

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Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Eric L. Voorn about the efficacy of combined personalized home-based aerobic exercise and coaching on physical fitness in people with neuromuscular diseases, compared with usual care.

Read the related article in Neurology®.

Read the additional article that was referenced.

Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

hES Cell-Derived Dopaminergic Neurons for Parkinson Disease Jul 10, 2025

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Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. Claire Henchcliffe about the study's key findings while emphasizing the importance of educating patients about stem cell therapies and the ongoing advancements in this field.

Read the related article in Nature.

Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Insights from the AAN's Resident Survey Jul 07, 2025

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Dr. Jason Crowell talks with Dr. Brian E. Emmert about the results from the 2022 AAN Resident Survey and explore areas for future improvement.

Read the related article in Neurology® Education.

Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

July 2025 Recall: Practice of Neurology Jul 02, 2025

Show notes

The July 2025 recall features four episodes on systems and innovation in delivering neurologic care. The episode begins with Dr. Scott Friedenberg discussing challenges faced by neurologists in balancing financial productivity with optimal patient care. The episode leads into a conversation with Dr. Marisa Patryce McGinley discussing the utilization of telemedicine in neurology, particularly focusing on disparities in access among different demographic groups. The conversation transitions to Dr. Lidia Moura talking about the implications of large language models for neurologic care. The episode concludes with Dr. Ashish D. Patel discussing headache referrals and the implementation of a design thinking approach to improve access to headache care.

Podcast links:

Empowering Health Care Providers

Disparities in Utilization of Outpatient Telemedicine for Neurologic Care

Large Language Models for Quality and Efficiency of Neurologic Care

Using Design Thinking to Understand the Reason for Headache Referrals

Article links:

Empowering Health Care Providers: A Collaborative Approach to Enhance Financial Performance and Productivity in Clinical Practice

Disparities in Utilization of Outpatient Telemedicine for Neurologic Care

Implications of Large Language Models for Quality and Efficiency of Neurologic Care: Emerging Issues in Neurology

Using Design Thinking to Understand the Reason for Headache Referrals and Reduce Referral Rates

Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.