Neurology® Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Association of Changes in Activity Patterns With Brain Atrophy and Disability Progression in People With MS May 11, 2026

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Dr. Alex Menze talks with Dr. Kathryn C. Fitzgerald about using accelerometry to detect subtle, longitudinal changes in disability in people with multiple sclerosis and how these changes relate to brain atrophy and disability progression.

Read the related article in Neurology®.

Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Clinical Heterogeneity and Candidate Biomarkers in POLG-Related Mitochondrial Disease May 07, 2026

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Dr. Katie Krulisky talks with Dr. Cristina Domínguez-González about the complexities of mitochondrial disease, including diagnosis, biomarkers, and recent research on POLG-related disorders.

Read the related article in Neurology® Genetics.

Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Workplace Lactation in Neurology: Barriers and Opportunities May 04, 2026

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Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Drs. Deborah Hall and Deborah Setter about the current situation for lactating individuals in neurology and the opportunities for improvement in the workplace.

Read the related article in Neurology® Clinical Practice.

Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

May 2026 Recall: Clinical Approach to Monocular Vision Loss May 01, 2026

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The May 2026 Recall highlights four in‑depth conversations focused on the clinical approach to monocular vision loss. The episode opens with Dr. Dan Ackerman leading a two-part series with Drs. Valérie Biousse and Nancy J. Newman on the challenges and opportunities in diagnosing CRAO and BRAO. The episode continues with a second, two‑part series in which Dr. Justin Abbatemarco speaks with Drs. Valérie Biousse and Nancy J. Newman about updates in non‑arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy.

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Challenges and Opportunities in Diagnosing CRAO/BRAO - Part 1

Challenges and Opportunities in Diagnosing CRAO/BRAO - Part 2

Updates in Non-Arteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy - Part 1

Updates in Non-Arteritic Ischemic Optic Neuropathy - Part 2

Eye Stroke Protocol in the Emergency Department

Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Clinical Reasoning Series: A 70-Year-Old Man With Systemic Illness Related Strokes Refractory to Medical Treatment Managed With Intracranial Stent Apr 30, 2026

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Dr. Zohaib Siddiqi talks with Dr. Laurence Poirier about a complex stroke case associated with systemic vasculitis, highlighting diagnostic challenges and management strategies, including the role of endovascular therapy.

Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Epstein-Barr Virus Antibodies to Differentiate MS From Other Neuroinflammatory Diseases Apr 27, 2026

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Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Paulus Rommer about the evolving understanding of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and its role in multiple sclerosis (MS), including recent research on EBV antibodies as diagnostic markers and potential therapeutic targets.

Read the related article in JAMA Neurology.

Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Trends in Head CT Use in US Emergency Department Patients Apr 23, 2026

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Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Layne Dylla about the trends in head CT use in US emergency departments from 2007 to 2022, highlighting disparities, regional variations, and the potential role of AI in optimizing imaging decisions.

Read the related article in Neurology®.

Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

A Discussion with Dr. Alison Christy: 2026 Ted Burns Humanism in Neurology Award Winner Apr 20, 2026

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Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Alison Christy, the recipient of the 2026 Ted Burns Humanism in Neurology Award, about her inspiring career, innovative approaches to neurology education, and how she fosters compassion and creativity in medicine.

Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

2026 AAN President's Award Recipient - Dr. Walter J. Koroshetz Apr 16, 2026

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Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Walter J. Koroshetz about his journey from a childhood fascination with the brain to leading the NINDS and his enduring commitment to advocacy, scientific rigor, and patient care.

Read more about the 2026 AAN President's Award.

Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

A Path to Preventing Cognitive Impairment Due to Alzheimer Disease Apr 13, 2026

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Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Eric Reiman about emerging antibody therapies for preclinical Alzheimer disease and the clinical, regulatory, and equity considerations shaping prevention trials and future care.

Read the related article in The Lancet Neurology.

Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.