eanCast: Weekly Neurology – Details, episodes & analysis

Moderator: Melinda Magyari (Copenhagen, Denmark)

Guest: Celia Oreja-Guevara (Madrid, Spain)

In this last August episode Melinda Magyari hosts Celia Oreja-Guevara as they explore the impact of MS on women's fertility, the shift in advice regarding pregnancy, and how pregnancy affects MS activity. They also discuss the importance of consulting a neurologist, considerations for artificial reproduction techniques, and recommendations for disease-modifying therapies, including treating relapses during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Moderator: Melinda Magyari (Copenhagen, Denmark)

Guest: Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria)

Melinda Magyari and her guest Thomas Berger talk about how aging affects MS progression and management, focusing on immunosenescence's impact on the immune response and DMT effectiveness. They cover the rise of comorbidities in older MS patients, the challenges of using DMTs over age 55, the lack of clinical trials for this age group, and share lifestyle tips to improve quality of life and health outcomes.

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Guests: Claudio Bassetti (Bern, Switzerland) and Elena Moro (Grenoble, France)

We are thrilled to announce a milestone celebration: the 100th episode of eanCast!

In this special episode, we are honoured to welcome two distinguished guests. The past president of EAN, Prof. Claudio Bassetti, who will share insights into the challenges faced and achievements accomplished during his tenure, along with exciting projects that have made a lasting impact. Additionally, we will be joined by the first female future president of EAN: Prof. Elena Moro, who will discuss her vision and plans for her upcoming presidency.

Moderator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) 
Guest: Prof. Claudio Bassetti (Bern, Switzerland) 
For this special episode Prof. Barbara Tettenborn sits down Prof. Claudio Bassetti, former President of the European Academy of Neurology, to talk about the recent brain health strategy and the importance of brain health

Moderator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Dr. Cheryl Carcel (Sydney, Australia)
For the final episode focusing on Stroke Prof. Barbara Tettenborn meets with Dr. Cheryl Carcel, academic lead of the Sex Differences in Stroke Group, to talk about the gender differences of stroke epidemiology, as well as management and outcome.

Moderator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) 

Guest: Prof. Dr. Thorsten Steiner (Frankfurt, Germany) 

Prof. Barbara Tettenborn speaks with Prof. Dr. Thorsten Steiner about the etiology, diagnosis and management of intracerebral hemorrhages.

Moderator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Prof. Simon Jung (Bern, Switzerland)
Prof. Barbara Tettenborn speaks with Stroke specialist Prof. Simon Jung to gain insight on acute stroke care in pre-hospital phase and developments in the field.

Moderator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Guest: Prof. Hanne Krarup Christensen (Copenhagen, Denmark)

This month’s moderator Prof. Barbara Tettenborn speaks with Stroke Specialist Prof. Hanne Krarup Christensen to cover the burden, prevention, treatment and care, as well as life after Stroke.

Moderators: Prof. Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria) and Dr. Ambra Stefani (Innsbruck, Austria)

Guest: Prof. Claudio Bassetti (Bern, Switzerland)

The final episode focusing on Sleep-Wake disorders brings together the monthly moderators, Prof. Berger and Dr. Stefani, with Prof. Claudio Bassetti to discuss controversies and other hot topics in narcolepsy.

Moderators: Prof. Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria) and Dr. Ambra Stefani (Innsbruck, Austria)

Guest: Leontien Sickenga (The Netherlands)

Prof. Berger and Dr. Stefani meet with Ms. Leontien Sickenga, a founding member and the Vice-President of the European Narcolepsy Alliance for Patients (eNAP) to discuss the affects of narcolepsy, diagnosis, and treatment from a patient’s point-of-view.