Neurology® Podcast

Dr. Alex Menze talks with Dr. Breton Asken about the long-term impacts of repetitive head impacts in football players, focusing on inflammation, brain microstructure, and cognitive decline. Read the related article in Neurology®.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Kait Nevel about radiation necrosis following radiation therapy, with a closer look at Boswellia serrata supplement findings.  Please read the related article mentioned in this episode.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. Podcast links: 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  Related article: Eye Stroke Protocol in the Emergency Department  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

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.  Read the related Resident & Fellow Section article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

As we celebrate the 75th anniversary of Neurology®, Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Drs. Steven Galetta and Robert Griggs about the history and evolution of the Letters to the Editor section. Join the conversation by visiting the Letters to the Editor section.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

Dr. H.E. Hinson talks with Dr. Vijay Ramanan about the upcoming Clinical Trials Plenary Session at the AAN Annual Meeting and the landmark studies shaping neurologic care. For more information about this event, visit the AAN website.   Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

Dr. Derek Stitt talks with Dr. Page B. Pennell about antiseizure medication management during pregnancy and postpartum, based on the MONEAD study.  Read the related article in Neurology®.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

The April 2026 recall features four previously posted episodes on vascular neurology. The episode begins with Dr. Shyam Prabhakaran discussing the 2026 AHA/ASA guidelines for the early management of acute ischemic stroke. The episode continues with Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi discussing the latest findings from the 2026 International Stroke Conference. In the third episode, Dr. Amrou Sarraj discusses the importance of understanding anesthesia's impact on patient outcomes, the implications for clinical practice, and future research directions in stroke treatment. The episode concludes with Dr. Urs Fischer discussing the optimal timing of anticoagulation after ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation.  Podcast links:  2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke Overview from the 2026 International Stroke Conference General vs Nongeneral Anesthesia for EVT in Patients With Large Core Strokes  Optimal Timing of Anticoagulation After Ischemic Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Lizzy Lawrence about the FDA's shift toward single-trial drug approvals and its implications for neurology, rare diseases, and broader effects on drug approval standards and healthcare access.  Read the related article on STAT News.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.   

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Sara Hassani about periprocedural brain health and calls on neurologists to engage in multidisciplinary efforts to improve periprocedural outcomes. Read the related article in Neurology®.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

Dr. Paul Crane talks with Dr. Hanalise Huff about neurologic and neurocognitive sequelae in pediatric survivors of the 2015 Ebola outbreak in Liberia.  Read the related article in Neurology®.  Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org. 

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Kerry Sheets about how hearing aid use affects cognition and the risk of dementia in older adults with hearing impairment. Read the related article in Neurology®. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.