August 2023 Neurology Recall: Functional Neurologic Disorders
Release Date: 08/02/2023
Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension Updates
Neurology® Podcast
Dr. Jessica Ailani talks with Dr. Kathleen Digre about the evolution of spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) diagnosis and treatment over the past decade. Disclosures can be found at .
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Understanding Blood-Based Biomarkers in Alzheimer Disease
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Dr. Dan Ackerman talks with Dr. Trey Bateman about the significance of blood-based biomarkers in Alzheimer disease. to get access to the recordings and the ability to claim CME through March 1, 2026. Disclosures can be found at .
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May 2025 Recall: Topics on Myasthenia Gravis
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The May 2025 recall features four previously posted episodes on myasthenia gravis. The first episode has Dr. Fredrik Piehl discussing rituximab for new-onset generalized MG. In the second episode, Dr. Vera Bril explores the potential use of immunoglobulin as a corticosteroid-sparing agent in MG patients. The third episode features Dr. Ali A. Habib discussing trends in hospital admissions and in-hospital mortality for adult MG patients. The series concludes with Dr. Jennifer Morganroth addressing the increase in thymectomy procedures post-MGTX trial, disparities in access to these surgeries...
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Diagnosis of Alzheimer Disease Using Plasma Biomarkers
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Dr. Greg Cooper talks with Dr. Joseph Therriault about the use of plasma biomarkers in diagnosing Alzheimer disease, emphasizing the importance of interpreting these biomarkers within the clinical context of the patient. Read the related article in . Disclosures can be found at .
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Women With Genetic Epilepsies
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Dr. Halley Alexander talks with Dr. Paula Marques about sex differences in genetically determined epilepsies. Read the related article in . Disclosures can be found at .
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Understanding the Classification of Headaches and the Science Behind Them
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Dr. Tesha Monteith talks with Dr. Peter Goadsby about advances in headache science and classification. Read the editorial about . Disclosures can be found at .
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BTK Inhibitors in Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
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Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Jiwon Oh about Bruton Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) Inhibitors and the recent data on tolebrutinib in multiple sclerosis. Read the related article on Tolebrutinib versus Teriflunomide in . Read the related article on Tolebrutinib in Nonrelapsing Secondary Progressive MS in . Disclosures can be found at .
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The Landscape of Adult Neurology Residency Didactic Curricula in the United States
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Dr. Jeff Ratliff talks with Dr. Harry W. Sutherland about diversity in teaching methods, the balance between clinical responsibilities and educational opportunities, and innovative models like the academic half day. Read the related article in . Disclosures can be found at .
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Characterizing Prodrome in Migraine
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Dr. Jessica Ailani talks with Dr. Richard B. Lipton about the significance of recognizing prodromal symptoms, the findings from the PRODROME trial, and the implications for clinical practice. Read the related article with . Disclosures can be found at .
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Reducing Health Care Costs with Functional Seizures Clinic Referral
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Prof. Jon Stone talks with Dr. Laura Strom and Meagan Watson about changes in total emergency department and inpatient visits and costs before and after referral to a specialized, comprehensive functional seizure treatment clinic. Read the related article with . Disclosures can be found at .
info_outlineThe August 2023 replay of past episodes showcases four interviews on functional neurologic disorders with Prof. Jon Stone. The episode begins with an interview by Prof. Jon Stone and Dr. Tamara Pringsheim with Wall Street Journal columnist Julie Jargon about the increased incidence of teen girls presenting with physical tics. The Recall episode continues with an interview with Drs. Tamara Pringsheim and Davide Martino about the latest updates on those functional tics and new diagnostic criteria. The third interview is with Dr. Tjerk Lagrand about how the diagnosis of functional seizures affects health care costs. The August Recall concludes with Dr. Mahinda Yogarajah about the importance of diagnosing and not misdiagnosing functional neurologic disorders.
Related Podcast Links:
- Tik Tok Tics - https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/21928034
- Functional Tic Update - https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/26601993
- Health Care Utilization in FND - https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/25624821
- Economic Cost of Functional Neurologic Disorders - https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/27225606
Related Article Links:
- How Teens Recovered from the 'Tik Tok Tics' - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/13/health/tiktok-tics-gender-tourettes.html
- Economic Cost of Functional Neurologic Disorders: A Systematic Review: https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2023/06/20/WNL.0000000000207388