Neurology Minute

In the final episode of this two-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco discusses long-term maintenance therapy options.  Show reference:  https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200504 

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco discusses what we know and don't know surrounding MOG antibody–associated diseases (MOGADs).  Show reference:  https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200504 

In the final part of this three-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Drs. John Chen and Smathorn Thakolwiboon discuss how to approach discontinuation of immunotherapy in clinical practice.  Show reference:  https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213903   

In part two of this three-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Drs. John Chen and Smathorn Thakolwiboon discuss a long-term maintenance approach for MOGAD.  Show reference:  https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213903  

In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Robert Holloway and Dr. Carolyn Rennels discuss the future of addressing intolerable suffering in practice and explore the opportunities for MAID.  Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200478 

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Robert Holloway and Dr. Carolyn Rennels discuss the main takeaway points from the paper.  Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200478

In part one of this three-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Drs. John Chen and Smathorn Thakolwiboon discuss the outcomes following plasma exchange in MOGAD and explore how the findings from this study can inform patient care.  Show reference:  https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213903 

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Aaron Zelikovich discuss the safety and efficacy of satralizumab and its role in the current treatment landscape for myasthenia gravis.  Show reference: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(24)00514-3/fulltext

Dr. Bradley Ong discusses the efficacy and safety of fremanezumab in adults with migraine and comorbid major depressive disorder. Show reference: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/2833452 

In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy and Dr. Walter Koroshetz discuss ways to empower professionals in the fields of neurology and research. 

In the first part of this two-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy and Dr. Walter Koroshetz discuss strategies for advancing the fields of neurology and neuroscience research. 

Dr. Bakhtawar Ahmad discuss Ellen Grass the founder of the Grass Instruments Company, which played a vital role in the technological development of EEG in this women history minute. 

Dr. Paige Kalika discusses the importance of embracing neurodiversity in medicine.  Show reference:  https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2830611 

Dr. Bradley Ong discusses a newly FDA-approved nasal powder formulation for treating debilitating migraine attacks.

In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Stacey Clardy and Dr. Andrew Mammen discuss what's new in the diagnosis and treatment of dermatomyositis. 

In the September episode of the President's Spotlight, Dr. Jason Crowell and Dr. Natalia Rost highlight this year's AAN Brain Health Summit and discuss the events taking place.  Show reference:  https://www.aan.com/about-the-aan/presidents-spotlight  https://www.aan.com/tools-resources/brain-health/brain-health-summit  

In the fourth episode of this series, Dr. Andy Southerland discusses the Capitol Hill Report from August 11th, where AAN members met with their local state representatives to discuss making telehealth flexibilities permanent and reforming prior authorization processes. Stay updated with what’s happening on the hill by visiting aan.com/chr.  Learn how you can get involved with AAN advocacy. 

In the final part of this series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. Valtteri Kaasinen discuss how to speak with patients and families when having a conversation about an initial diagnosis of Parkinson disease. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213499  

Dr. Alex Menze and Dr. Christopher J. Klein discuss whether GLP-1RA usage is linked to radiculoplexus neuropathy and common fibular neuropathy.  Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000213916