Neurology Today in 5

In this episode, editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about a pilot American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Academic Pathway, a study of the EpiWatch app, and a new approach to magnetic resonance scanning.

In this episode, editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about a blood test that could predict cognitive decline before pathological signs, the use of tirofiban after tenecteplase for stroke, and the role of artificial intelligence in peer review.

In this episode, editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about asundexian reducing recurrent ischemic stroke, the link between the high-dose flu vaccine and Alzheimer's dementia incidence, and the evolving role of osteopathic medicine in neurology.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about appointment wait times for commercially insured patients, post-traumatic headache severity in children with a family history of migraine, and the FDA approval of a drug for Alzheimer's agitation.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about a link between higher meat and slower cognitive decline in APOE34/44 carriers, the geographic distribution of research funding, and how artificial intelligence is reshaping neurology.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about a new selective dopamine agonist for people with Parkinson's disease, the use of artificial intelligence in preparing journal manuscripts, and caffeinated coffee's role in reducing dementia risk.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about the increase in neurology residency matches this year, the risk of dementia in people with Type 1 diabetes, and the role of neurologists in the public health conversation.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about the academic job market for fellowship graduates, the challenges of today's complex neuromuscular therapies, and the changes made in a new stroke guideline.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about acetaminophen use during pregnancy, the link between air pollution and motor neuron disease risk, and the use of fremanezumab for pediatric migraine.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about ACGME neurocritical care accreditation, how neurologists in Jamaica are recovering from hurricane damage, and the use of rituximab maintenance dosing in multiple sclerosis.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about West Nile neuroinvasive disease, what's next after NINDS director Dr. Walter Koroshetz's departure, and changes to funding for advanced practice providers' education.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about EMG expertise, GLP-1s and epilepsy risk reduction, and combination therapy for recurrent IDH-mutant astrocytoma.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about EMG expertise, GLP-1s and epilepsy risk reduction, and combination therapy for recurrent IDH-mutant astrocytoma.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about the discontinuation of lasmiditan, the new DAAN designation, and the use of alteplase after eye stroke.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about the growing role of genetic counselors in neurology, a wrist-worn stimulation device for essential tremor, and results from the CREST-2 study of asymptomatic carotid disease.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about the benefit of shunts in idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus, how neurologists drive downstream revenue, and anticoagulant monotherapy after stroke.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about a p-tau217 blood test for Alzheimer's disease, the benefits of tirofiban with thrombolysis, and an AI tool that excels in diagnostic coding.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about medical school acceptance rates after the ending of affirmative action, minimally invasive surgery for hemorrhagic stroke, and the increased risk of brain tumors after traumatic brain injury.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about artificial sweeteners' impact on cognitive health, how drug company payments influence prescribing decisions, and the use of graphene technology to accelerate maturation of neurons.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about how monoclonal antibodies revolutionized neurologic treatment, why pregabalin link to increased heart failure, and a combined therapy that slows progression in primary progressive aphasia.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about a PET radiotracer that shows intranasally delivered insulin enters the brain, GLP-1s and dementia risk in people with Type 2 diabetes, and how exposure to green space may reduce the risk of neurodevelopmental delays in children.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about pegivirus's potential role in Parkinson's disease pathology, the impact of GLP-1 receptor agonistst on idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and the geographic spread of epilepsy specialists.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about the relationship between income, "food deserts," and stroke risk; why staying active may reduce cognitive decline in patients with Parkinson's disease; and how initiating rimegepant for migraine could help reduce opioid and butalbital use.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about a promising blood test to distinguish Parkinson's disease from dementia with Lewy bodies, how CAR T-cell therapies are showing potential for patients with glioblastoma, and a new wireless electroencephalogram device that can even monitor young children with epilepsy.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about whether small fiber neuropathy is an autoimmune disorder; Merit Cudkowicz, MD, MSc, FAAN, recipient of this year's AAN Lifetime Achievement Award for Clinically Relevant Research; and how neurologist couples pursue work-life balance.

In this episode, editor in chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about eptinezumab, a treatment for episodic cluster headache; how positioning the head flat before a thrombectomy benefited patients with large vessel occlusion stroke; and what rural neurology looks like in 2025, the first story in our new series, Neurology in America.

In this episode, editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about upadacitinib, a new treatment for giant-cell arteritis; growing evidence linking oral health to a higher risk of neurologic conditions; and why a trial of a new meningitis B vaccine drew a mixed response.

In this episode, editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles on the association of shortened telomeres on risk for stroke, late-life depression and dementia; affect of research funding cuts on tenure/promotion opportunities; and herpes zoster vaccine and reduced dementia risk.

In this episode, editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles studies showing persistent fatigue after TIA, the neurologic complications of measles, and the impact of the dismantling of a CDC surveillance program of epilepsy.

In this episode, editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles studies showing persistent fatigue after TIA, the neurologic complications of measles, and the impact of the dismantling of a CDC surveillance program of epilepsy.

In this episode, editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about early studies finding dopamine cellular therapies were safe and tolerable for patients with Parkinson's, use of GLP-1 agonists were associated with reduced dementia risks, and the FDA use of accelerated approvals for several neurology drugs are under scrutiny.

In this episode, editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles finding microplastics in the brain postmortem linked to dementia, the salary gap between men and women neurologies, and neurologists studying the impact of microgravity on the brain.

In this episodeof Neurology Today in 5, Neurology Today editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, discusses a large trial that found high-dose Vitamin D reduced MRI evidence of disease activity in patients with clinically isolated syndrome or early relapsing MS; an animal brain map, revealing changes in inflammation, immune activity, and cell repair that preceded the appearance of MS lesions; and a discussion of the challenges and opportunities of using AI in neurology education.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on the newly approved drug for neurofibromatosis 1 with plexiform neuromas in adults, how neurology practices are integrating with multiple subspecialties, and the impact of federal cuts to DEI grants and research.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on the impact of NIH cuts to indirect research costs, response to a new guideline on migraine prevention from ACP, and an updated position statement from the AAN on seizures, driver licensures, and medical reporting.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on the larger lifetime burden of dementia than projected, an AI-fueled program that detects hidden features in EEGs for epilepsy detection, and neurology-trained pharmacists who are working with neurology departments.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on new data on IVF safety for women with MS, an elevated protein associated with loneliness, social isolation and brain function, and the role of community-based neurologists in drug development.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on the pros and cons of virtual neurology education, the FDA approval of tirzepatide for obesity-related obstructive sleep apnea, and the promise of AI for glioma assessment.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on the safety of middle meningeal artery embolization for chronic subdural hematoma, the processed red meat and risk for dementia, and editors' picks for the best advances of 2024.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on the latest Cochrane review of magnesium sulfate to prevent cerebral palsy; a novel mRNA system for gene therapy for muscular dystrophies, and the perception of CTE and suicidality risk in retired NFL players.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on proposed updated criteria for diagnosing MS before symptoms manifest, the use of large language models to address administrative burden with electronic medical records, and the growth of training programs in neonatal neurocritical care.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on a study highlighting three-year outcomes for patients with anti-NMDAR encephalitis, an analysis comparing the diagnostic efficacy of skin biopsies vs. CSF tests for human prion diseases, and the ways in which a graduate degree in public health and/or business administration can shape career pathways for neurologists.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on the higher risk for cardiovascular effects with certain antiseizure therapies on adults with epilepsy, the impact of social determinants of health on children with MS, and the status of coverage for blood-based tests for Alzheimer's disease.

In this week's podcast, Neurology Today's editor-in-chief highlights articles on fever prevention and stroke outcomes, the impact of air pollution and other environmental toxins on Parkinson's, and the role of cholesterol overload in ALS progression and disease risk.

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