Neurology® Podcast

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Layne Dylla about the trends in head CT use in US emergency departments from 2007 to 2022, highlighting disparities, regional variations, and the potential role of AI in optimizing imaging decisions. Read the related article in Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Dr. Alison Christy, the recipient of the 2026 Ted Burns Humanism in Neurology Award, about her inspiring career, innovative approaches to neurology education, and how she fosters compassion and creativity in medicine. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Walter J. Koroshetz about his journey from a childhood fascination with the brain to leading the NINDS and his enduring commitment to advocacy, scientific rigor, and patient care. Read more about the 2026 AAN President's Award. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Eric Reiman about emerging antibody therapies for preclinical Alzheimer disease and the clinical, regulatory, and equity considerations shaping prevention trials and future care. Read the related article in The Lancet Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

As we celebrate the 75th anniversary of Neurology, Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Drs. Steven Galetta and Robert Griggs about the history and evolution of the Letters to the Editor section. Join the conversation by visiting the Letters to the Editor section. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. H.E. Hinson talks with Dr. Vijay Ramanan about the upcoming Clinical Trials Plenary Session at the AAN Annual Meeting and the landmark studies shaping neurological care. For more information about this event, visit the AAN website. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Derek Stitt talks with Dr. Page B. Pennell about antiseizure medication management during pregnancy and postpartum, based on the MONEAD study. Read the related article in Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

The April 2026 recall features four previously posted episodes on vascular neurology. The episode begins with Dr. Shyam Prabhakaran discussing the 2026 AHA/ASA guidelines for the early management of acute ischemic stroke. The episode continues with Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi discussing the latest findings from the 2026 International Stroke Conference. In the third episode, Dr. Amrou Sarraj discusses the importance of understanding anesthesia's impact on patient outcomes, the implications for clinical practice, and future research directions in stroke treatment. The episode concludes with Dr. Urs Fischer discussing the optimal timing of anticoagulation after ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. Podcast links: 2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke Overview from the 2026 International Stroke Conference General vs Nongeneral Anesthesia for EVT in Patients With Large Core Strokes Optimal Timing of Anticoagulation After Ischemic Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation Article links: 2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke General vs Nongeneral Anesthesia for Endovascular Thrombectomy in Patients With Large Core Strokes: A Prespecified Secondary Analysis of SELECT2 Trial Collaboration on The Optimal Timing of Anticoagulation After Ischaemic Stroke and Atrial Fibrillation Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Lizzy Lawrence about the FDA's shift toward single-trial drug approvals and its implications for neurology, rare diseases, and broader effects on drug approval standards and healthcare access. Read the related article on STAT News. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Sara Hassani about periprocedural brain health and calls on neurologists to engage in multidisciplinary efforts to improve periprocedural outcomes. Read the related article in Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Paul Crane talks with Dr. Hanalise Huff about neurologic and neurocognitive sequelae in pediatric survivors of the 2015 Ebola outbreak in Liberia. Read the related article in Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Kerry Sheets about how hearing aid use affects cognition and the risk of dementia in older adults with hearing impairment. Read the related article in Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Jessica Ailani talks with Dr. Richard Lipton about future advancements in headache medicine. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Halley Alexander talks with Dr. Abel Sandmann about seizure rates and risk factors in patients with cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs) during long-term follow-up without CCM intervention. Read the related article in Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Jennifer Robblee about the latest consensus on refractory migraine, its definition, and management strategies, including new guidelines for emergency treatment. Read the related article in Cephalalgia. Read the related article in Headache. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Patricia Pozo-Rosich about the latest advancements in headache medicine, focusing on key research findings from 2025. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Seemant Chaturvedi about the latest findings from the 2026 International Stroke Conference. Read more about the CHOICE-2 trial. Read more about the OCEANIC-STROKE trial. Read more about the FASTEST trial. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

The March 2026 recall showcases four previously posted episodes focused on clinical issues relevant to hospital-based neurologists. The episode opens with Dr. Jennifer E. Fugate discussing PRES, focusing on clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, neuroimaging findings, and management strategies. The episode continues with Dr. Ava Easton discussing the World Health Organization's technical brief on encephalitis. In the third episode, Dr. Matthew Ryan Woodward discusses the complexities of status epilepticus, from definition through refractory and super-refractory stages. The episode concludes with Dr. Adrian Budhram discussing common challenges neurologists face when interpreting CSF results. Podcast links: Evolving Insights into the Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes of PRES WHO Launches Technical Brief for Encephalitis Super Refractory Status Epilepticus Diagnosis, Management, and Prognostication CSF Correction Factors for Traumatic Lumbar Puncture in Adults Article links: Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome: Evolving Insights in Diagnosis, Management, and Outcomes WHO Launches Technical Brief for Encephalitis Super Refractory Status Epilepticus Diagnosis, Management, and Prognostication Clinical Utility of CSF Correction Factors for Traumatic Lumbar Puncture in Adults Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Andy Southerland talks with Dr. Shyam Prabhakaran about the 2026 AHA/ASA guidelines for the early management of acute ischemic stroke, highlighting key recommendations, the role of advanced imaging, and the importance of thrombolysis and thrombectomy. Read the related article in the journal Stroke. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Marjo S. van der Knaap and Romy J. van Voorst about expert consensus recommendations for the diagnosis and management of vanishing white matter and the importance of standardizing care worldwide. Read the related article in Neurology. Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org.