Neurology Now Podcast

Smart Ways to Protect Your Brain for Life

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 15:24:01 +0000

John C. Morris, MD, FAAN, the Harvey A. and Dorismae Hacker Friedman distinguished professor of neurology at Washington University in St. Louis, and a member of the Neurology Now editorial board, spoke with Stephanie Stephens about how to protect your brain from Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.

Learn More About Multiple Sclerosis with Dr. Barbara S. Giesser

Wed, 07 Jun 2017 14:40:24 +0000

Barbara S. Giesser, MD, FAAN, clinical director of the Multiple Sclerosis Program at UCLA, and a member of the Neurology Now editorial board, spoke with Stephanie Stephens about the different disease-modifying therapies for multiple sclerosis and how patients can treat and manage symptoms.

Learn More About Migraines with Dr. Teshamae Monteith

Thu, 11 May 2017 21:22:25 +0000

Teshamae Monteith, MD, FAHS, assistant professor of neurology at the University of Miami School of Medicine, and a member of the Neurology Now editorial advisory board, spoke with Stephanie Stephens about how migraine is diagnosed and treated and what patients can do to reduce the frequency and severity of migraine attacks.

Dr. Michael Charness Discusses Alcohol and the Brain

Thu, 04 Feb 2016 20:49:58 +0000

In the February/March 2016 issue of Neurology Now, we explain how alcohol may protect against stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and cognitive decline. In this podcast, we speak to Michael Charness, MD, FAAN, the chief of staff at the VA Boston Health Care System and professor of neurology at Harvard medical school and Boston University School of Medicine about what defines moderate drinking, the evidence for alcohol’s protective effect, as well as the neurologic complications of alcoholism.

Agnes Starr Describes Living with Chiari Malformation and How She Supports Others with the Condition

Tue, 24 Nov 2015 20:50:00 +0000

In the December 2015/January 2016 issue of Neurology Now, we talk to 42-year-old Agnes Starr, who has Chiari malformation. In our podcast, she tells us why she decided to start her local Conquer Chiari walk in Buffalo, NY, and how her 7-year-old daughter, Haley, who also has Chiari, is coping. Read more about Agnes and her daughter in the December/January issue of Neurology Now.

A Diagnosis of Pompe Disease Motivates Paul McIntosh to Reach Out

Fri, 07 Aug 2015 18:49:00 +0000

Dr. Anjan Chatterjee Discusses Stigma and Migraine

Thu, 12 Feb 2015 22:40:14 +0000

Dr. Joseph Sirven Discusses Stigma in Epilepsy

Thu, 12 Feb 2015 22:36:56 +0000

Dr. Craig Blackstone discusses hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP)

Mon, 17 Nov 2014 22:05:19 +0000

Dr. Robin Brey says goodbye in the December 2014/January 2015 issue of Neurology Now

Thu, 13 Nov 2014 20:50:31 +0000

EX: Dr. Allan Belzberg explains the causes and treatment of nerve entrapment

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 17:43:28 +0000

Editor-in-Chief Dr. Robin Brey discusses highlights of the October/November 2014 issue of Neurology Now

Wed, 17 Sep 2014 17:35:10 +0000

Neurology Now Editor-in-Chief Dr. Robin Brey discusses highlights of the August/September 2014 issue.

Wed, 23 Jul 2014 17:46:03 +0000

Dr. Russell Barkley offers back to-school tips for parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 21:11:43 +0000

Russell A. Barkley, PhD, clinical professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina and author of the book Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents, offers tips for parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Editor-in-Chief Dr. Robin Brey discusses highlights from the June/July issue of Neurology Now.

Mon, 02 Jun 2014 16:54:47 +0000

Dr. Maurice Dysken on a recent study of vitamin E for Alzheimer's disease.

Tue, 20 May 2014 20:32:21 +0000

Neurology Now contributor Stephanie Stephens interviews Mauric Dysken, M.D., a psychiatrist with the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care System, about a recent study showing that in patients with mild-to-moderate AD, a daily dose of vitamin E slowed functional decline and decreased the amount of time caregivers needed to assist them with tasks of daily living.

Dr. Ronald C. Petersen on the first G8 Dementia Summit

Tue, 20 May 2014 20:25:27 +0000

Neurology Now contributor Stephanie Stephens interviews Ronald C. Petersen, M.D., Ph.D., Cadieux director of the Mayo Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, about the first-ever G8 Dementia Summit.

Dr. Jinnah on Cervical Dystonia

Fri, 01 Nov 2013 21:15:17 +0000

Medical journalist Stephanie Stephens interviews Dr. H.A. Jinnah about what causes cervical dystonia and how the condition is treated.

Treating Epilepsy in Pregnant Women

Fri, 01 Nov 2013 21:09:57 +0000

Medical journalist Stephanie Stephens interviews Dr. Page Pennell about treating epilepsy in pregnant women

Cervical Dystonia

Fri, 01 Nov 2013 21:00:37 +0000

Medical journalist Stephanie Stephens interviews cervical dystonia patient advocate Noel Valero

Exercise and the Brain

Fri, 01 Nov 2013 20:41:40 +0000

Medical journalist Stephanie Stephens interviews Dr. Arthur Kramer on the benefit s of physical exercise for the brain.

John O'Hurley Raises Awareness of Epilepsy

Tue, 13 Aug 2013 21:15:09 +0000

Headache Specialists Launch New Website to Improve Patient-Doctor Dialogue

Wed, 07 Aug 2013 22:01:58 +0000

Entrepreneur Scott Johnson Is Transforming Multiple Sclerosis Research

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:04:53 +0000

In spite of receiving an MS diagnosis as a college student, Scott Johnson completed business school and founded three separate Silicon Valley startups. In 2004, decades after his initial diagnosis, Johnson translated his business-world experience to the world of medical research—creating the Myelin Repair Foundation, a national MS organization that is accelerating drug development in groundbreaking ways. See the story in our June/July 2013 issue.

Young Adult Stroke

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 21:22:56 +0000

Serious Laughs: Comedian Josh Blue on Living with Cerebral Palsy

Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:35:41 +0000

Dr. Timothy Hain on Treating Vertigo with YouTube

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 17:42:51 +0000

Dr. Timothy Hain, professor of neurology; otolaryngology; and physical therapy/human movement science at Northwestern University Medical School, talks to Neurology Today about the potential risks and benefits associated with internet and YouTube usage for the treatment of vertigo. For the full story, see the Aug./Sept. 2012 issue of Neurology Now.

Dr. Cathy Sila on Delirium and Long-term Cognitive Decline

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 19:51:14 +0000

Cathy Sila, MD, professor of neurology and director of the stroke center at the University Hospitals Case Medical Center, discusses delirium and long-term cognitive decline in cardiac surgery patients, as well as strategies for improving screening and care for this population.

Dr. Jennifer L. Hopp: Counseling Pregnant Patients With Epilepsy

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:13:39 +0000

A New Way to Administer Anti-Seizure Medication

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:42:22 +0000

Does Alzheimer Disease "Spread" in the Brain?

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:36:56 +0000

Dr. Farrah Mateen on the American College of Physicians' Sixth Ethics Manual

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:34:28 +0000

The chair of the AAN Ethics Section, Farrah J. Mateen, MD, of the department of neurology at Johns Hopkins University, talked about the American College of Physicians Sixth Edition Ethics Manual. She discussed cost-effectiveness, professional responsibility to the poor and uninsured, and the physician’s role as teacher. For the full-text article, see the Feb. 16 issue of Neurology Today: http://bit.ly/xNbwLt.

Dr. Michael A. Williams on the American College of Physicians' Sixth Ethics Manual

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:10:15 +0000

Dr. Michael A. Williams, neurologist and medical director of the Sandra and Malcolm Berman Brain & Spine Institute at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, responded to the American College of Physicians’ 6^th Edition Ethics Manual. Listen as he talks about why it’s important for physicians to consider health care costs and suggests strategies for putting cost-effective care into policy and practice. For the full-text article, see the Feb. 16 issue of Neurology Today: http://bit.ly/xNbwLt.

Dr. Farrah J. Mateen: The Unseen Burden of Neurological Disorders in Refugees

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:38:26 +0000

Dr. Farah J. Mateen, fellow of the neurology department at Johns Hopkins University, talked to Neurology Today from the United Nations High Commission for Refugees office in Amman, Jordan, about her work assessing the neurological status and quality of life in refugees in the Middle East. For the full-text version of this article, see the March 1 issue of Neurology Today.

Dr. Thomas W. Frazier on the New Criteria for Autism Disorder

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:40:17 +0000

Dr. Thomas W. Frazier of the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital Center for Autism and Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health speaks about the implications of the proposed definition change for autism criteria in the DSM-5. He discusses why he thinks the change is justified and how to make the criteria more inclusive for all individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

Dr. Schulman: Tips on Talking to Patients About Abuse

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:15:03 +0000

Elliott Schulman, MD, has been very vocal in advocating for abused patients with neurological issues, and educating other neurologists on the subject of abuse. Listen as Dr. Schulman, an adjunct clinical professor of neurology at Jefferson School of Medicine and professor at Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, talks to Neurology Today about the first-ever AAN position statement on abuse and violence. For the full text article, see the Feb. 2 issue of Neurology Today.

A New Drug for ALS?

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:48:58 +0000

Merit Cudkowicz, MD, of Harvard Medical School, discusses the results of a phase 2 study—a reduction in functional decline and a significant drop in the death rate in those on the highest dose of the drug, dexpramipexole. See the Dec. 15 issue of Neurology Today for the full-text article: http://bit.ly/uqFbG7.

The Most Noteworthy Studies of 2011

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 20:27:12 +0000

Steven P. Ringel, MD, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief, and Robert G. Holloway Jr., MD, MPH, an associate editor, talk about the most “game-changing” neurology studies from the past year. See the Jan. 5 issue of Neurology Today for the full-text article and all of the selections from the editorial advisory board.

Dr. Cruse on Using EEG to Assess Patients in a Vegetative State

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:05:00 +0000

Dr. Steven Galetta on Work Duty Hour Changes—and the Consequences

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:04:36 +0000

Dr. Steven Galetta, neurology residency program director at UPenn, talks to Neurology Today about his personal experience with the new ACGME work duty hours and how his program has adapted, as well as the potential consequences.