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In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about a promising blood test to distinguish Parkinson’s disease from dementia with Lewy bodies, how CAR T-cell therapies are showing potential for patients with glioblastoma, and a new wireless electroencephalogram device that can even monitor young children with epilepsy.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about whether small fiber neuropathy is an autoimmune disorder; Merit Cudkowicz, MD, MSc, FAAN, recipient of this year’s AAN Lifetime Achievement Award for Clinically Relevant Research; and how neurologist couples pursue work-life balance.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about eptinezumab, a treatment for episodic cluster headache; how positioning the head flat before a thrombectomy benefited patients with large vessel occlusion stroke; and what rural neurology looks like in 2025, the first story in our new series, Neurology in America.

In this episode, editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about upadacitinib, a new treatment for giant-cell arteritis; growing evidence linking oral health to a higher risk of neurologic conditions; and why a trial of a new meningitis B vaccine drew a mixed response.

In this episode, editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles on the association of shortened telomeres on risk for stroke, late-life depression and dementia; affect of research funding cuts on tenure/promotion opportunities; and  herpes zoster vaccine and reduced dementia risk.

In this episode, editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles studies showing persistent fatigue after TIA, the neurologic complications of measles, and the impact of the dismantling of a CDC surveillance program of epilepsy.

In this episode, editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles studies showing persistent fatigue after TIA, the neurologic complications of measles, and the impact of the dismantling of a CDC surveillance program of epilepsy.

In this episode, editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about early studies finding dopamine cellular therapies were safe and tolerable for patients with Parkinson’s, use of GLP-1 agonists were associated with reduced dementia risks, and the FDA use of accelerated approvals for several neurology drugs are under scrutiny. 

In this episode, editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles finding microplastics in the brain postmortem linked to dementia, the salary gap between men and women neurologies, and neurologists studying the impact of microgravity on the brain.

In this episodeof Neurology Today in 5, Neurology Today editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, discusses a large trial that found high-dose Vitamin D reduced MRI evidence of disease activity in patients with clinically isolated syndrome or early relapsing MS; an animal brain map, revealing changes in inflammation, immune activity, and cell repair that preceded the appearance of MS lesions; and a discussion of the challenges and opportunities of using AI in neurology education.

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief highlights articles on the newly approved drug for neurofibromatosis 1 with plexiform neuromas in adults, how neurology practices are integrating with multiple subspecialties, and the impact of federal cuts to DEI grants and research.

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief highlights articles on the impact of NIH cuts to indirect research costs, response to a new guideline on migraine prevention from ACP, and an updated position statement from the AAN on seizures, driver licensures, and medical reporting.

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief highlights articles on the larger lifetime burden of dementia than projected, an AI-fueled program that detects hidden features in EEGs for epilepsy detection, and neurology-trained pharmacists who are working with neurology departments.

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief highlights articles on new data on IVF safety for women with MS, an elevated protein associated with loneliness, social isolation and brain function, and the role of community-based neurologists in drug development.  

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief highlights articles on the pros and cons of virtual neurology education, the FDA approval of tirzepatide for obesity-related obstructive sleep apnea, and the promise of AI for glioma assessment.  

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief highlights articles on the safety of middle meningeal artery embolization for chronic subdural hematoma, the processed red meat and risk for dementia, and editors’ picks for the best advances of 2024.

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief highlights articles on the latest Cochrane review of magnesium sulfate to prevent cerebral palsy; a novel mRNA system for gene therapy for muscular dystrophies, and the perception of CTE and suicidality risk in retired NFL players. 

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief highlights articles on proposed updated criteria for diagnosing MS before symptoms manifest, the use of large language models to address administrative burden with electronic medical records, and the growth of training programs in neonatal neurocritical care.

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief highlights articles on a study highlighting three-year outcomes for patients with anti-NMDAR encephalitis, an analysis comparing the diagnostic efficacy of skin biopsies vs. CSF tests for human prion diseases, and the ways in which a graduate degree in public health and/or business administration can shape career pathways for neurologists.  

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief highlights articles on the higher risk for cardiovascular effects with certain antiseizure therapies on adults with epilepsy, the impact of social determinants of health on children with MS, and the status of coverage for blood-based tests for Alzheimer’s disease.

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief highlights articles on fever prevention and stroke outcomes, the impact of air pollution and other environmental toxins on Parkinson’s, and the role of cholesterol overload in ALS progression and disease risk.

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief highlights articles on the potential of a new blood biomarker for ALS, a PACP-targeted migraine therapy, and a real-world review of data on eculizumab for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.

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In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief highlights articles on Eastern equine encephalitis relief, systems developed to meet demand for anti-amyloid therapies, and a new protocol for timely diagnosis and treatment for eye stroke in the emergency department.

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In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief highlights new findings on brain pathways in placebo pain relief, that Parkinson’s gene variants are more common than thought, and why there is momentum behind new blood biomarker tests for Alzheimer’s.

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief highlights a new workgroup’s recommendations on biomarkers for diagnosing Alzheimer’s, AI’s ability to track Parkinson’s severity from brief videos, and the latest research on how racism leads to neural changes and accelerated aging.

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses data on the association between weight loss drugs and a rare type of optic neuropathy, ethical issues around normothermic regional perfusion, and how neurologists are onboarding and training advanced practice practitioners in comorbid cancer and stroke.

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses data on the complex interaction between body composition, vascular health, and neurodegenerative disease, Tenecteplase in an extended treatment window and stroke-related disability, and gene expression in cormorbid cancer and stroke.

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses data on an angiotensin receptor for blocker for hypertension associated with reduced risk for epilepsy, a study finding first responders to 9-11 clean-up sites had an increased risk for early dementia, and dementia experts comment on approval of donanemab.

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses data on the effectiveness of rescue therapies when endovascular thrombectomy fails, how first-seizure clinics reduce hospitalizations, and AI’s use in sleep neurology.

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses a paper advising against prematurely withdrawing life support for severe TBI, data showing those with the highest composite score of inflammatory markers had a greater risk for stroke, original reporting stressing that residency programs and applicants need to adopt more strategic approaches to managing the overwhelming volume of applications.

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In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses a push among neurocritical care experts to develop a code procedure for intracerebral hemorrhage, new findings showing people with Havana syndrome have functional neurologic disorder, and a study reporting distal symmetric polyneuropathy is more prevalent but less diagnosed in primary care clinics in low-income areas.  

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In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses a new study reporting better outcomes with surgical removal of hematoma in intracerebral hemorrhage, disparities in access to diagnosis and care for epilepsy, and the challenges that remain for women in neurology research.

Neurology Today Editor-in-Chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights new articles that discuss program directors’ response to the use of generative AI for personal statements, the good news for neurology based on the 2024 Match Day, and the AHS statement on CGRP-targeting therapies as a game changer for migraine treatment.

Neurology Today Editor-in-Chief Joseph E. Safdieh,MD, FAAN, highlights new research that explores an association between myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue and long COVID; negative phase 3 findings on AMX0035 for ALS, and the pending approval of donanemab for Alzheimer’s disease.

Neurology Today Editor-in-Chief Joseph E. Safdieh,MD, FAAN, highlights new research that casts doubt on the future of BTK inhibitors for MS, an assessment of the cost-effectiveness of lecanemab, and findings that COVID vaccines are not significantly associated with adverse neurologic events.

Neurology Today Editor-in-Chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights new stories reporting on the impact of SARS-CoV2 on dopamine neurons, a European Medicines Agency warning about valproate risks for men, and neurologists on the pros and cons of working locum tenens.

Neurology Today Editor-in-Chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights new stories reporting on the use of AI in EMS systems for stroke detection, the association between human growth hormone and iatrogenic Alzheimer’s, and seizure dogs for refractory epilepsy.

Neurology Today Editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, discusses a new study showing retinal vascular perfusion as a migraine biomarker, clinical and pathophysiological correlates of posterior cortical atrophy, and advances in gene therapies for neuromuscular disorders.

Neurology Today Editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, discusses new studies showing the cerebral amyloid angiopathy as a risk factor for nontraumatic subdural hemorrhage, AI beats humans in neurology-like boards, and the impact of popular weight loss drugs on neurologic conditions.

Neurology Today Editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, discusses new studies on the impact of deep brain stimulation on cognition in severe traumatic brain injury and how adaptive functioning is impacted in children exposed to antiseizure drugs in utero, and the editorial board’s picks for the best advances of 2023.

Neurology Today Editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, discusses new studies showing double the suicide risk among Parkinson’s patients; underrepresentation of non-White people in Alzheimer’s trial related to biomarker eligibility; early immune systems changes may play early role in ALS and Parkinson's.

Neurology Today Editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, discusses new studies showing serotonin depletion associated with long COVID; implantable cardiac monitors detect Afib 3 years post-stroke; and what Medicare’s decision to cover PET amyloid scans means for neurologists.

Neurology Today Editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, discusses new studies on a promising potassium channel opener for refractory epilepsy; the impact of adverse childhood events in headache disorders; and excessive engulfment by microglia/astroctyes in dementia.

Neurology Today Editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, discusses new research on the risk of spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhages after blood transfusions; the burden of long distance travel to see neurologists; and two promising biomarkers for early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.

Neurology Today Editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, discusses new research on blood pressure targets for stroke after endovascular therapy, changing policies on CME, and a direct-to-consumer blood test for Alzheimer’s disease.

Neurology Today Editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, discusses new research on football and the risk for Parkinson’s disease, the potential of deep brain stimulation for recovery from stroke, and neuroprostheses for patients with anarthria.

Neurology Today Editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, discusses the Medicare’s proposed coverage of carotid stenting in asymptomatic patients,neuro-oncologists’ perspectives on a federal initiative to target persistent poverty in vulnerable patients, and the technological promise of a new optical EMG for neuromuscular disorders.

Neurology Today Editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, discusses research that assesses the safety of endovascular treatment post-stroke for people with intracranial tumors, the AANEM guideline on IVIG use for neuromuscular disorders, and the latest data on donanemab.

Neurology Today Editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, discusses studies that associate poor oral health and risk for cognitive decline and how to manage first-ever sleep seizures that recur as well as the growth of concierge neurology.