Neurology® Podcast

Dr. Dan Ackerman talks with Dr. Trey Bateman about the significance of blood-based biomarkers in Alzheimer disease. Purchase Annual Meeting On Demand to get access to the recordings and the ability to claim CME through March 1, 2026.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.   

The May 2025 recall features four previously posted episodes on myasthenia gravis. The first episode has Dr. Fredrik Piehl discussing rituximab for new-onset generalized MG. In the second episode, Dr. Vera Bril explores the potential use of immunoglobulin as a corticosteroid-sparing agent in MG patients. The third episode features Dr. Ali A. Habib discussing trends in hospital admissions and in-hospital mortality for adult MG patients. The series concludes with Dr. Jennifer Morganroth addressing the increase in thymectomy procedures post-MGTX trial, disparities in access to these surgeries among different demographic groups, and the rise of minimally invasive surgical techniques. Podcast links: Efficacy and Safety of Rituximab for New-Onset Generalized Myasthenia Gravis  Corticosteroid-Sparing Effects of Immunoglobulin in Myasthenia Gravis Hospitalizations and Mortality from MG Hospitalizations and Mortality From Myasthenia Gravis Trends and Disparities in the Utilization of Thymectomy for MG in the US Articl

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Joseph Therriault about the use of plasma biomarkers in diagnosing Alzheimer disease, emphasizing the importance of interpreting these biomarkers within the clinical context of the patient.  Read the related article in Nature. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

Dr. Halley Alexander talks with Dr. Paula Marques about sex differences in genetically determined epilepsies. Read the related article in Neurology® Genetics. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.  

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Peter Goadsby about advances in headache science and classification.  Read the fourth edition of the International Classification of Headache Disorders. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Jiwon Oh about Bruton Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitors and the recent data on tolebrutinib in multiple sclerosis. Read the related article on Tolebrutinib versus Teriflunomide in The New England Journal of Medicine. Read the related article on Tolebrutinib in Nonrelapsing Secondary Progressive MS in The New England Journal of Medicine. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. Harry W. Sutherland about diversity in teaching methods, the balance between clinical responsibilities and educational opportunities, and innovative models like the academic half day. Read the related article in Neurology® Education. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

Dr. Jessica Ailani talks with Dr. Richard B. Lipton about the significance of recognizing prodromal symptoms, the findings from the PRODROME trial, and the implications for clinical practice.  Read the related article with Neurology® Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.   

Prof. Jon Stone talks with Dr. Laura Strom and Meagan Watson about changes in total emergency department and inpatient visits and costs before and after referral to a specialized, comprehensive functional seizure treatment clinic. Read the related article with Neurology® Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.   

Neurology® Open Access has officially launched.  In this episode, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and NOA Editor, Dr. Amy C. Kunchok share insights about Neurology® Open Access (NOA). Read more about Neurology® Open Access in this editorial, and visit the Neurology® Open Access website.   Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. Mehari Gebreyohanns, the recipient of the 2025 Ted Burns Humanism in Neurology Award, about his journey into stroke care, the BORNE initiative, and the challenges faced in global neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

The April 2025 replay showcases five compelling physician-as-patient stories. The episode begins with Dr. Franzi Herpich sharing her personal experience of suffering a stroke. It then transitions into a two-part series on arteriovenous malformation, featuring stories from Dr. Joe Sirven and Dr. Amy Hessler. The fourth episode highlights Dr. Eric Seachrist's journey with multiple sclerosis. In the final episode, Dr. Andrea Lendaris discusses her experience with Usher syndrome type 2A and her ongoing battle with acute and chronic health challenges.  Podcast links: Physician as Patient - Stroke  Physicians as Patients Series - Arteriovenous Malformation - Part 1 Physicians as Patients Series - Arteriovenous Malformation - Part 2  Physician as Patient Series - Multiple Sclerosis  Physicians as Patients Series - Inclusivity of Physicians with Disabilities  April 2022 Recall: Physician as Patient  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Gordon Smith talks with Dr. Jennifer Morganroth about the increase in thymectomy procedures following the MGTX trial, the differences in access to these surgeries among various demographic groups, and the growing role of minimally invasive surgical techniques. Read the related article in Neurology® Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Andrea Gropman talks with Dr. Stefan Pulst about the significant advancements in Neurology® Genetics over the past decade. Read the related article in Neurology® Genetics.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jessica Ailani talks with Dr. Francesca Puledda about the International Headache Society's global practice recommendations for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine. Read the related recommendations for the acute pharmacological treatment of migraine in Sage Journals. Read the related recommendations for pharmacological treatment of migraine in Sage Journals. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Dan Ackerman talks with Dr. Phillip Ferdinand about the association between smoking and young cryptogenic ischemic stroke. Read the related article in Neurology® Open Access. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Gordon Smith talks with Dr. Timothy Miller about compelling patient stories and clinical data that highlight the potential for recovery in ALS patients, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and understanding the disease mechanisms. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Trey Bateman talks with Dr. Amy Brodtmann about the complexities of diagnosing FTD and related disorders, emphasizing the need to understand frontal network impairments and the importance of behavioral assessments and psychiatric history in clinical practice. Read the related article in Neurology® Clinical Practice. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Patricia Pozo-Rosich about the latest advancements in headache medicine, focusing on key research findings from 2024.   

Dr. Alison Christy talks with Dr. Wallace J. Brownlee about whether dissemination in time (DIT) is necessary to make a diagnosis of MS in patients who fulfill a high number of dissemination in space (DIS) criteria. Read the related article in Neurology.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.