July 2023 Neurology Recall: Social Determinants of Health in Neurology
Release Date: 06/30/2023
Updates Regarding Radiation Necrosis
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Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Kait Nevel about radiation necrosis following radiation therapy, with a closer look at Boswellia serrata supplement findings. Please read the mentioned in this episode. Disclosures can be found at .
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Association of Changes in Activity Patterns With Brain Atrophy and Disability Progression in People With MS
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Dr. Alex Menze talks with Dr. Kathryn C. Fitzgerald about using accelerometry to detect subtle, longitudinal changes in disability in people with multiple sclerosis and how these changes relate to brain atrophy and disability progression. Read the related article in . Disclosures can be found at .
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Clinical Heterogeneity and Candidate Biomarkers in POLG-Related Mitochondrial Disease
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Dr. Katie Krulisky talks with Dr. Cristina Domínguez-González about the complexities of mitochondrial disease, including diagnosis, biomarkers, and recent research on POLG-related disorders. Read the related article in . Disclosures can be found at .
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Workplace Lactation in Neurology: Barriers and Opportunities
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Dr. Stacey Clardy talks with Drs. Deborah Hall and Deborah Setter about the current situation for lactating individuals in neurology and the opportunities for improvement in the workplace. Read the related article in . Disclosures can be found at .
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May 2026 Recall: Clinical Approach to Monocular Vision Loss
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The May 2026 Recall highlights four in‑depth conversations focused on the clinical approach to monocular vision loss. The episode opens with Dr. Dan Ackerman leading a two-part series with Drs. Valérie Biousse and Nancy J. Newman on the challenges and opportunities in diagnosing CRAO and BRAO. The episode continues with a second, two‑part series in which Dr. Justin Abbatemarco speaks with Drs. Valérie Biousse and Nancy J. Newman about updates in non‑arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy. Podcast links: Related article: Disclosures can be found at .
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Clinical Reasoning Series: A 70-Year-Old Man With Systemic Illness Related Strokes Refractory to Medical Treatment Managed With Intracranial Stent
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Dr. Zohaib Siddiqi talks with Dr. Laurence Poirier about a complex stroke case associated with systemic vasculitis, highlighting diagnostic challenges and management strategies, including the role of endovascular therapy. Read the related . Disclosures can be found at .
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Epstein-Barr Virus Antibodies to Differentiate MS From Other Neuroinflammatory Diseases
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Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Paulus Rommer about the evolving understanding of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and its role in multiple sclerosis (MS), including recent research on EBV antibodies as diagnostic markers and potential therapeutic targets. Read the related article in . Disclosures can be found at .
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Trends in Head CT Use in US Emergency Department Patients
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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 . Disclosures can be found at .
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A Discussion with Dr. Alison Christy: 2026 Ted Burns Humanism in Neurology Award Winner
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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 .
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2026 AAN President's Award Recipient - Dr. Walter J. Koroshetz
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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 . Disclosures can be found at .
info_outlineThe July 2023 replay of past episodes showcases five interviews on social determinants of health in neurology. The episode begins with an interview with Dr. Heather Leeper on the links between pain and depression with unemployment due to CNS cancer. The episode continues with an interview with Dr. Wyatt Bensken on racial and ethnic difference in antiseizure medication prescription. The next interview is with Dr. Scott Mendelson on race-ethnic disparities in stroke thrombolysis. The fourth interview is with Dr. Vikas Kotagal on neighborhood socioeconomic factors in people with various movement disorders. The final episode is with Dr. Daniel Di Luca on racial and ethnic differences in quality of life among people with Parkinson’s disease.
Related Podcast Links:
- Links Between Pain & Depression with Unemployment Due to CNS Cancer: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/26356875
- Racial and Ethnic Differences in Antiseizure Medications Among People with Epilepsy on Medicaid: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/25916646
- Race-Ethnic Disparities in Stroke Thrombolysis: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/23377391
- Social Determinants of Health in Patients with Movement Disorders: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/26531040
- Racial and Ethnic Differences in Quality of Life in Parkinson Disease: https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/27196008
Related Article Links:
- Association of Employment Status With Symptom Burden and Health-Related Quality of Life in People Living With Primary CNS Tumors: https://n.neurology.org/content/100/16/e1723
- Racial and Ethnic Differences in Antiseizure Medications Among People With Epilepsy on Medicaid: A Case of Potential Inequities: https://cp.neurology.org/content/13/1/e200101
- Race-Ethnic Disparities in Rates of Declination of Thrombolysis for Stroke: https://n.neurology.org/content/98/16/e1596
- Neighborhood Social Determinants of Health in Patients Seen in Neurology Movement Disorders Clinics: https://cp.neurology.org/content/13/2/e200142
- Racial and Ethnic Differences in Health-Related Quality of Life for Individuals With Parkinson Disease Across Centers of Excellence: https://n.neurology.org/content/100/21/e2170
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