Neurology Minute

In part two of this four-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Nancy Newman discuss current treatment options for Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON). Show reference:   https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2025/PDFfiles/AAN2025-002206.html  

In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. Mehari Gebreyohanns discuss the essence of humanistic care.   

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. Mehari Gebreyohanns discuss the Bahir Dar Outreach for Neurology Education (BORNE) initiative. 

Dr. Gordon Smith and Dr. Jennifer Morganroth discuss the trends in thymectomy utilization for myasthenia gravis. References:  https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200335  

In part one of this four-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Nancy Newman discuss how Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) typically presents and outline the steps for diagnosing LHON in a clinical setting. Show reference:  https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2025/PDFfiles/AAN2025-002206.html 

Dr. Joyce K. Lee-Iannotti introduces the collaborative section showcase happening in-person at the 77th AAN Annual Meeting on Monday, April 7th, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm PDT in room 24AB. Experts from the sleep, headache, and concussion sections are coming together to host a pro/con debate on pressing issues affecting the field of neurology. Click here to learn more about the AAN Section Showcase: Busting Myths in Sleep, Headache, and Concussion: Pro/Con Debate.

In the fourth and final episode of this four-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Albert Aboseif discuss treatment options currently available for patients with LGI-1-AE. Show reference: https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2025/PDFfiles/AAN2025-003990.html 

Dr. Andrea Gropman and Dr. Stefan Pulst discuss the significant advancements in Neurology® Genetics over the past decade. Show reference:  https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/NXG.0000000000200252 

Dr. Jessica Ailani and Dr. Francesca Puledda discuss the International Headache Society's global practice recommendations for acute and preventive treatment of migraine. Show reference:  https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/03331024241252666  https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/03331024241269735  

In the third episode of this four-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Albert Aboseif discuss the inspiration behind this abstract. Show reference: https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2025/PDFfiles/AAN2025-003990.html

In the second part of this four-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Albert Aboseif discuss treatment options for LGI-1 encephalitis.  Show reference: https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2025/PDFfiles/AAN2025-003990.html

In part one of this four-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Albert Aboseif discuss how LGI-1 encephalitis typically presents in clinic and how to make the correct diagnosis. Show reference: https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2025/PDFfiles/AAN2025-003990.html  

Dr. Dan Ackerman and Dr. Phillip Ferdinand discuss the impact smoking has on stroke risk.  Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WN9.0000000000000003 

Dr. Gordon Smith and Dr. Timothy Miller discuss compelling clinical data suggesting that ALS may be a treatable disease for a subset of patients.

In the final part of this three-part series, Dr. Jason Crowell delves into the third issue discussed at NOH, funding for NINDS and the BRAIN Initiative. Show reference: https://www.aan.com/advocacy/ 

In the second part of this three-part series, Dr. Jason Crowell delves into the second issue discussed at NOH, emphasizing the importance of extending telehealth flexibilities. Show reference: https://www.aan.com/advocacy/ 

In the first installment of this three-part series, Dr. Jason Crowell discusses the impact cuts to the Medicare Fee Scheduler has on patient care and the field of neurology.  Show reference: https://www.aan.com/advocacy/

Dr. Trey Bateman and Dr. Amy Brodtmann discuss referrals for frontal network impairment and FTD, highlighting the most helpful information for reaching a final diagnosis after evaluation. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200360   

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

Dr. Alberto Ramos discusses the importance of sleep for brain health.