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Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the latest issue.
Neurology Today Editor’s Picks
English, Health / Medicine, 24 seasons, 137 episodes, 11 hours, 30 minutes
Neurology Today Editor’s Picks
English, Health / Medicine, 24 seasons, 137 episodes, 11 hours, 30 minutes
Blood test for ALS, new migraine target reduces headache days, latest data on eculizumab for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder
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. This Podcast is being Sponsored by LocumTenens.com
10/17/2024 • 4 minutes, 41 seconds
Eastern equine encephalitis, systems for anti-amyloid therapies, new protocol for eye stroke
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. This Podcast is being Sponsored by LocumTenens.com
10/3/2024 • 4 minutes, 32 seconds
Brain circuit underlying placebo pain relief, common Parkinson’s gene variants, blood biomarker testing for Alzheimer’s
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.
9/19/2024 • 4 minutes, 46 seconds
Alzheimer’s diagnosis criteria, AI and Parkinson’s severity, neurotoxicity of racism
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.
9/5/2024 • 5 minutes, 4 seconds
Weight loss drugs and optic neuropathy, normothermic regional perfusion, APPs in neurology practice
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.
8/15/2024 • 5 minutes, 22 seconds
Body composition and neurologic disease, Tenecteplase and stroke related-disability, comorbid stroke and cancer
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.
7/31/2024 • 5 minutes, 12 seconds
Antihypertensive and reduced risk for epilepsy, first responders to 9-11 and early dementia risk, FDA approval of donanemab
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.
7/18/2024 • 5 minutes, 17 seconds
Rescue therapies when endovascular thrombectomy fails, the impact of first-seizure clinics on outcomes, AI and sleep neurology
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.
7/4/2024 • 5 minutes, 10 seconds
When to withdraw life support for severe TBI, inflammatory markers score and stroke risk, application overload for neurology residency programs.
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. This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.
6/20/2024 • 4 minutes, 45 seconds
Code for ICH, new findings on Havana syndrome, distal symmetric polyneuropathy underdiagnosed in low income primary care clinics
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. This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.
6/6/2024 • 4 minutes, 44 seconds
Surgical removal of hematoma in ICH, disparities in neurodiagnosis for epilepsy, inequities among female neurology researchers
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.
5/16/2024 • 4 minutes, 54 seconds
Generative AI for personal statements, Match Day and neurology, AHS statement on CGRP-targeting therapies
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.
5/2/2024 • 4 minutes, 48 seconds
ME/CFS and long COVID; negative outcomes for ALS drug; donanemab
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.
4/18/2024 • 4 minutes, 31 seconds
BTK inhibitors for MS, lecanemab, neurologic adverse effects and COVID vaccine
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.
4/4/2024 • 4 minutes, 24 seconds
SARS-CoV-2 and dopamine neurons, valproate risks for men, neurologists on locum tenens
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.
3/21/2024 • 4 minutes, 38 seconds
AI and 911 stroke detection, iatrogenic Alzheimer’s and human growth hormone, seizure dogs and refractory epilepsy
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.
3/7/2024 • 4 minutes, 38 seconds
Cerebral amyloid angiopathy and nontraumatic subdural hemorrhage, AI for neurology boards, weight loss drugs and neurologic conditions
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.
1/25/2024 • 4 minutes, 39 seconds
Rising incidence of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, therapy for prodromal migraine, neurotrauma of blast injury
Neurology Today Editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, discusses new studies showing the rising incidence of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, an effective therapy for prodromal migaine, and neuroinflammation in military personnel exposed to blast injury.
1/16/2024 • 4 minutes, 18 seconds
DBS and cognition in severe TBI, in utero exposure to antiseizure drugs, best advances of 2023
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.
1/2/2024 • 4 minutes, 8 seconds
Parkinson’s and suicide risk; biomarkers and underrepresentation in Alzheimer’s trials, immune system changes in ALS and Parkinson’s.
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.
12/21/2023 • 4 minutes, 36 seconds
Serotonin and long COVID, Afib detected 3 years after stroke, Medicare on PET amyloid scans
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.
12/7/2023 • 4 minutes, 43 seconds
A promising drug for refractory epilepsy; adverse childhood events and headache disorders; pathological engulfment by microglia in dementia.
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.
11/16/2023 • 4 minutes, 49 seconds
Blood transfusions and spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhages, long distance travel to neurologists, biomarkers for Parkinson’s disease
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.
11/2/2023 • 4 minutes, 43 seconds
Blood pressure and endovascular therapy, cutbacks in neurology CME, blood test for Alzheimer’s
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.
10/19/2023 • 4 minutes, 47 seconds
Football and Parkinson’s, deep brain stimulation for stroke recovery, neuroprostheses for anarthric patients
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.
10/5/2023 • 4 minutes, 47 seconds
Medicare coverage of carotid stenting, disparities in vulnerable neuro-oncology patients, optical EMG for neuromuscular disorders.
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.
9/21/2023 • 5 minutes, 12 seconds
Endovascular treatment and intracranial tumors; guideline on IVIG use for neuromuscular disorders, pros and cons of donanemab.
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.
9/7/2023 • 5 minutes, 27 seconds
Oral health and cognitive decline; managing first-ever sleep seizures; growth of concierge neurology.
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.
8/17/2023 • 4 minutes, 56 seconds
Gene variants and MS severity, AI and EEG reads, neuroprotective agent for ischemic stroke
Neurology Today Editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, discusses studies that identify gene variants associated with MS severity/progression, an AI program that read EEGs accurately, and butylphthalide as a promising neuroprotective agent for ischemic stroke.
8/3/2023 • 5 minutes, 43 seconds
Antigen tolerance in mouse MS model, epileptiform activity and ICU outcomes, agent slows gliomas.
Neurology Today Editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, discusses a novel therapeutic approach that induced antigen tolerance in an MS mouse model, the association between epileptiform activity and ICU outcomes, and an agent, vorasidenib, that slows low-grade gliomas.
7/20/2023 • 5 minutes, 12 seconds
Gout and risk of neurodegenereative diseases, Tenecteplase compared with warfarin, cognitive decline after heart attack
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses the association between gout and neurodegenerative diseases, tenecrteplase vs.warfarin for acute stroke, expedited cognitive decline after a heart attack.
7/6/2023 • 5 minutes, 27 seconds
OnabotulinumtoxinA for pregnant women with migraine, adderrall shortage, AI for epilepsy
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses a study on the safety of omnabotuliumtoxinA on pregnant women with migraine, the impact of the Adderall shortage on patients with ADHD and narcolepsy, and the state of AI for epilepsy. This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information. This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.
6/1/2023 • 5 minutes, 12 seconds
Assay detects Parkinson’s before symptom onset; life stressors in pregnant women with epilepsy; role of inflammation in NORSE
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses a new study reporting a gene assay detected Parkinson’s before symptoms onset, life stressors greatly impact women with epilepsy during pregnancy; the role of inflammation in new-onset refractory status epilepticus. This podcast is sponsored by argenx. Visit www.vyvgarthcp.com for more information.
5/18/2023 • 5 minutes, 23 seconds
Anticoagulants for patients with dementia and Afib, tau levels in women taking hormone replace therapy, neurohumanities programs for neurology residents.
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses a new study finding anticoagulants are safe for patients with atrial fibrillation and dementia, women on hormone replacement therapy had higher tau levels, and neurology residents are participants in humanities programs to foster wellness.
5/4/2023 • 5 minutes, 56 seconds
Fertility treatments for women with MS, stroke systems of care, ravalizumab for NMOSD
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses a new study finding fertility treatments did not lead to MS relapses for women, a AHA consensus statement that finds stroke systems need improvement, and ravalizumab at less frequent doses was effective for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.
4/20/2023 • 5 minutes, 59 seconds
Intranasal CGRP for migraine, ultrasound ablation for Parkinson’s disease, novel therapeutic pathway for Duchenne muscular atrophy.
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses the newly approved zavegepant for migraine, the potential/caveats of ultrasound ablation for Parkinson’s disease, the transational potential of a new therapeutic target for Duchenne muscular atrophy.
4/6/2023 • 6 minutes, 6 seconds
Antipsychotics and dementia risk; biomarkers for lecanemab eligibility; trial of difelikefalin for neurogenic itch in notaliga paresthetica.
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses the increased use of antipsychotics during the pandemic and an associated greater risk for dementia, determining the best biomarkers when considering lecanemab for Alzheimer’s, and a novel approach for managing uncomfortable neuropathic symptoms.
3/16/2023 • 6 minutes, 7 seconds
Pregnancy-associated stroke outcomes; a robotic device for shoulder movement in ALS; non-invasive neurostimulation for refractory seizures.
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses long-term adverse outcomes from pregnancy-associated stroke, a robotic device to assist shoulder movement in ALS, and the promise of neurostimulation for refractory seizures in the ICU.
3/2/2023 • 5 minutes, 55 seconds
Acute infections and increased risk for dementia, alternatives to CPAP for sleep apnea; the legacy of Dr. Ralph Sacco.
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses the associated risk between acute infections and dementia; alternative therapies to CPAP for sleep apnea; and Dr. Ralph Sacco’s impact on the field.
2/16/2023 • 5 minutes, 30 seconds
IV thrombolysis for large vessel occlusion; impact of mindfulness, exercise on cognition;new brain layer in subarachnoid space.
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses the report on outcomes of IV thrombolysis for large vessel occlusions; the discovery of a new brain layer in the subarachnoid space; and the impact of mindfulness and exercise on cognition.
2/2/2023 • 5 minutes, 31 seconds
Best advances of 2022, misdiagnosed autoimmune encephalitis, inflation his neurology private practice
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses the report on misdiagnosis of autoimmune encephalitis, inflationary times for neurologists in private practice, and the editorial board picks for best advances in 2022.
1/19/2023 • 5 minutes, 50 seconds
Spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain, disparities in brain age by race/ethnicity, careers in teleneurology
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses a comparison of spinal cord stimulation with medical management for chronic pain, earlier brain aging in Black people, and the pros/cons of working for teleneurology companies.
1/4/2023 • 5 minutes, 4 seconds
Rituximab for MS, food security and cognition, in utero treatment for Pompe disease
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses why MS specialists advocate for rituximab for MS, how food security may relate to cognition, and a novel in utero therapy for Pompe diseasea.
12/15/2022 • 5 minutes, 56 seconds
Modifiable risk factors for monogenic stroke, health care systems prepare for wave of new Alzheimer’s therapies, criteria for selecting neurology residents
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses modifiable risk factors for monogenic stroke, what health care systems need to do to prepare for new Alzheimer’s therapies, and criteria program directors apply in selecting neurology residents.
12/1/2022 • 5 minutes, 15 seconds
Revascular therapies for stroke patients with COVID, dementia and suicide risk, hyperbaric oxygen therapy for concussion in children.
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses data suggesting revascular therapies are safe for patients with stroke and COVID, dementia is associated with increased suicide risk, and the potential of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for children with concussion.
11/17/2022 • 5 minutes, 13 seconds
Allergies and dementia risk, folic acid and risk of cancer in children of women with epilepsy, climate change and neurologic disorders.
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses data suggesting allergic disease is associated with an increased risk of dementia, an increased risk of cancer in children born to women with epilepsy who took high-dose folic acid in pregnancy, and the impact of climate change on people with neurologic disorders.
11/3/2022 • 5 minutes, 47 seconds
Vamorolone for DMD, aquaporin protein and amyloid clearance, monkey pox-associated neurologic events.
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses data suggesting vamorolone as an alternative to corticosteroids for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, how an aquaporin protein promotes amyloid clearance, and neurologic events associated with monkeypox virus.
10/20/2022 • 5 minutes, 28 seconds
Chronic kidney disease and risk for intracerebral hemorrhage, gonadotropic replacement and cogntion in Down syndrome, how to distinguish polio from other viruses
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses new findings on chronic kidney disease and risk for intracerebral hemorrhage, the potential of gonadotropic replacement for improving cognition in Down syndrome, and distinguishing polio from acute flaccid myelitis and other viruses.
10/6/2022 • 5 minutes, 14 seconds
Decompression and Chiari malformation, atrial cardiopathy and dementia risk, 3D printing the brain.
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses new findings on decompression for Chiari malformation, the association of atrial cardiopathy with dementia, and a neurology resident’s 3D printing of brain model.
9/15/2022 • 4 minutes, 19 seconds
Processed foods and dementia risk, therapies for vertigo, impostor syndrome
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses the increased associated risk between processed foods and dementia risk, antihistamines vs. benzodiazepines for vertigo, and impostor syndrome in neurology.
9/1/2022 • 4 minutes, 48 seconds
Spinal cord stimulation for diabetic neuropathy, Roe v. Wade reversal, diversifying the neurology pipeline.
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses spinal cord stimulation for painful diabetic neuropathy, the Roe v. Wade reversal and neurology, and initiatives to diversify the neurology pipeline.
8/18/2022 • 4 minutes, 46 seconds
Functional neurologic disorder, newborn screening for SMA, when to leave job
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses new thinking about functional neurologic disorders, the benefits of screening newborns for spinal muscular atrophy, and career advice on when to leave a job in neurology.
8/4/2022 • 0
Functional neurologic disorder, newborn screening for SMA, when to leave job
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses new thinking about functional neurologic disorders, the benefits of screening newborns for spinal muscular atrophy, and career advice on when to leave a job in neurology.
8/4/2022 • 4 minutes, 35 seconds
Brain aneurysm rupture, COVID-19 exposure in utero, socioeconomics and brain development.
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses RAAS inhibitors for brain aneurysm rupture, the impact of COVID-19 on babies exposed in utero, and how socioeconomic status, independent of genetics, affects brain development.
7/21/2022 • 4 minutes, 49 seconds
Monkeypox, soticelstat for epilepsy, gabapentin for stroke recovery.
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses what’s known about monkeypox, soticelstat as a potential new epilepsy therapy, and the potential of gabapentin for stroke recovery.
7/7/2022 • 4 minutes, 53 seconds
Fenfluramine for LGS, social isolation and dementia risk, neurology’s status in NRMP match.
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses the approval of fenfluramine for Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, how social isolation affects dementia risk, and the competitiveness of neurology in this year’s residency match.
6/16/2022 • 4 minutes, 56 seconds
Teleneurology in rural America, trauma-informed neurology,advances in neurogenetics
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses the challenges and opportunities of teleneurology in rural areas, the effect of childhood trauma on neurologic disorders, and genetics advances in neurology.
6/2/2022 • 5 minutes, 10 seconds
Portable MRI for stroke, SSRIs and seizure risk in neonates, neurology training in Ukraine.
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses portable low field MRI for stroke, SSRI exposure in pregnancy and risk for seizures in neonates, and disrupted neurology training in Ukraine.
5/19/2022 • 5 minutes, 8 seconds
Blood pressure trajectories, Parkinson’s risk factors, neurology residents, Potamkin Award
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses the link between blood pressure trajectories in young adults and cerebral lesions in midlife, early risk factors for Parkinson’s, a newly matched neurology resident, and the winner of the Potamkin Award.
5/5/2022 • 5 minutes, 13 seconds
Gabapentin as a controlled substance embolic stroke of undetermined source, how to become a clinician educator
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses the pros/cons of gabapentin as a controlled substance, recurrent stroke risk in adults with embolic stroke of unknown source, how to become a clinician educator.
4/21/2022 • 4 minutes, 57 seconds
Neurologists in Ukraine, neurology costs discussions, statins and parkinsonism
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses the link between statins and parkinsonism, how neurologists in Ukraine are faring, why and how to discuss the costs of care with patients.
4/7/2022 • 5 minutes, 28 seconds
New Parkinson’s therapies, antiseizure drugs in pregnancy, endovascular therapy for large core stroke
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses how Parkinson’s experts choose among the many new and older therapies; decline of antiseizure drug levels in pregnancy, and benefits of endovascular therapy for large core stroke.
3/17/2022 • 5 minutes, 18 seconds
Parkinson’s in women, gene therapy for LGMD, advance for severe SCI
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses a call to action to address unmet needs of women with Parkinson’s; a promising advance for people with severe spinal cord injuries, and a novel gene therapy for limb girdle muscular dystrophy.
3/3/2022 • 5 minutes, 8 seconds
Gender Bias in Medicare Criteria for Sleep Apnea and More
In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief discusses gender bias in Medicare criteria for sleep apnea; delayed cerebral ischemia with cannabis use; and income disparities between male and female neurologists, and more!
2/17/2022 • 5 minutes, 1 second
February 3-Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the February 3, 2022 issue.
2/3/2022 • 4 minutes, 48 seconds
January 20- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the January 20, 2022 issue.
1/21/2022 • 5 minutes, 18 seconds
January 6- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the January 6, 2022 issue
1/6/2022 • 5 minutes, 9 seconds
December 16- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the December 16, 2021 issue.
12/17/2021 • 4 minutes, 53 seconds
December 2- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the December 2, 2021 issue.
12/3/2021 • 5 minutes, 11 seconds
November 18 - Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the November 18, 2021 issue.
11/19/2021 • 5 minutes, 41 seconds
November 4- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the November 4, 2021 issue.
11/8/2021 • 5 minutes, 16 seconds
October 21- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the October 21, 2021 issue.
10/21/2021 • 5 minutes, 23 seconds
October 7- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the October 7, 2021 issue.
10/7/2021 • 5 minutes, 3 seconds
September 16- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the September 16, 2021 issue.
9/16/2021 • 5 minutes, 17 seconds
September 2- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the September 2, 2021 issue.
9/4/2021 • 5 minutes, 12 seconds
August 19- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the August 19, 2021 issue.
8/24/2021 • 5 minutes, 19 seconds
August 5- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the August 5, 2021 issue.
8/5/2021 • 5 minutes, 17 seconds
July 22- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the July 22, 2021 issue.
7/22/2021 • 4 minutes, 35 seconds
July 8- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the July 8, 2021 issue.
7/9/2021 • 4 minutes, 53 seconds
June 17- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the June 17, 2021 issue.
6/17/2021 • 4 minutes, 39 seconds
June 3- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the June 3, 2021 issue.
6/3/2021 • 5 minutes
May 20- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the May 20, 2021 issue.
5/19/2021 • 4 minutes, 54 seconds
May 6- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the May 6, 2021 issue.
5/6/2021 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
April 15- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the April 15, 2021 issue.
4/15/2021 • 5 minutes
April 1- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the April 1, 2021 issue.
3/31/2021 • 5 minutes
March 4- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the March 4, 2021 issue.
3/4/2021 • 4 minutes, 46 seconds
February 18- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the February 18, 2021 issue.
2/17/2021 • 4 minutes, 50 seconds
February 21- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the February 4, 2021 issue.
2/3/2021 • 5 minutes, 16 seconds
January 21- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the January 21, 2021 issue.
1/21/2021 • 5 minutes, 5 seconds
January 7- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the January 7, 2021 issue.
1/5/2021 • 5 minutes, 5 seconds
December 17 - Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the December 17, 2020 issue.
12/15/2020 • 4 minutes, 28 seconds
December 3- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the December 3, 2020 issue.
12/2/2020 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
November 19- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the November 5, 2020 issue.
11/18/2020 • 4 minutes, 37 seconds
November 5- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the November 5, 2020 issue.
11/4/2020 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
October 22- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the October 22, 2020 issue.
10/20/2020 • 4 minutes, 44 seconds
October 8- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the October 8, 2020 issue.
10/8/2020 • 3 minutes, 55 seconds
September 17- Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the September 17, 2020 issue.
9/16/2020 • 4 minutes, 59 seconds
September 3 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the September 3, 2020 issue.
9/2/2020 • 4 minutes, 51 seconds
August 20 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the August 20, 2020 issue.
8/19/2020 • 4 minutes, 47 seconds
August 6 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the August 6, 2020 issue.
8/4/2020 • 4 minutes, 47 seconds
July 23 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the July 23, 2020 issue.
7/23/2020 • 5 minutes, 12 seconds
July 9 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the July 9, 2020 issue.
7/8/2020 • 4 minutes, 7 seconds
June 18 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the June 18, 2020 issue.
6/16/2020 • 4 minutes, 26 seconds
June 4 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the June 4, 2020 issue.
6/1/2020 • 4 minutes, 37 seconds
May 21 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the May 21, 2020 issue.
5/20/2020 • 4 minutes, 54 seconds
May 7 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the May 5, 2020 issue.
5/5/2020 • 4 minutes, 6 seconds
April 16 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the April 16, 2020 issue.
4/14/2020 • 4 minutes, 15 seconds
April 2, 2020 Issue Introduction
4/1/2020 • 5 minutes, 19 seconds
March 19, 2020 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the March 19, 2020 issue.
3/19/2020 • 4 minutes, 38 seconds
March 5, 2020 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the March 5, 2020 issue.
3/5/2020 • 5 minutes, 9 seconds
February 20, 2020 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the February 20, 2020 issue.
2/20/2020 • 5 minutes, 18 seconds
February 6, 2020 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the February 6, 2020 issue.
2/6/2020 • 5 minutes, 18 seconds
January 23, 2020 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the January 23, 2020 issue.
1/23/2020 • 5 minutes, 2 seconds
January 9, 2020 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the January 9, 2020 issue.
1/9/2020 • 5 minutes, 3 seconds
December 19, 2019 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the December 19, 2019 issue.
12/19/2019 • 5 minutes, 10 seconds
December 5, 2019 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the December 5, 2019 issue.
12/5/2019 • 5 minutes, 7 seconds
November 21, 2019 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the November 21, 2019 issue.
11/21/2019 • 4 minutes, 52 seconds
November 7, 2019 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the November 7, 2019 issue.
11/7/2019 • 5 minutes, 3 seconds
October 17, 2019 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the October 17, 2019 issue.
10/17/2019 • 5 minutes, 27 seconds
October 3, 2019 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the October 3, 2019 issue.
10/3/2019 • 5 minutes, 5 seconds
September 19, 2019 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the September 19, 2019 issue.
9/19/2019 • 5 minutes, 23 seconds
September 5, 2019 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the September 5, 2019 issue.
9/5/2019 • 5 minutes, 21 seconds
August 22, 2019 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the August 22, 2019 issue.
8/22/2019 • 5 minutes, 9 seconds
August 8, 2019 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the August 8, 2019 issue.
8/8/2019 • 5 minutes, 14 seconds
July 25, 2019 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the July 25, 2019 issue.
7/25/2019 • 5 minutes, 7 seconds
July 11, 2019 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the July 11, 2019 issue.
7/11/2019 • 5 minutes, 20 seconds
June 20, 2019 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the June 20, 2019 issue.
6/19/2019 • 5 minutes, 19 seconds
June 6, 2019 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the June 6, 2019 issue.
6/6/2019 • 5 minutes, 14 seconds
May 23, 2019 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the May 23, 2019 issue.
5/23/2019 • 5 minutes, 32 seconds
May 9, 2019 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the May 9, 2019 issue.
5/10/2019 • 5 minutes, 26 seconds
April 18, 2019 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the April 18, 2019 issue.
4/18/2019 • 5 minutes, 36 seconds
April 4, 2019 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the April 4, 2019 issue.
4/4/2019 • 5 minutes, 33 seconds
March 21, 2019 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the March 21, 2019 issue.
3/21/2019 • 5 minutes, 20 seconds
March 7, 2019 Issue Introduction
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, Editor-in-Chief of Neurology Today provides an overview of topics covered in the March 7, 2019 issue.
3/7/2019 • 5 minutes, 44 seconds
Best Advances of 2018
Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, editor-in-chief of Neurology Today interviews Neurology Today editorial board member James Grotta, MD, FAAN, director of stroke research at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston, about his top picks for the Best Advances of 2018—new developments in stroke research and treatment.
2/22/2019 • 7 minutes, 18 seconds