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eanCast: Weekly Neurology

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Official neurology podcast of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN). Expert talks on general neurology, stroke, dementia, epilepsy & many more. New episodes every Monday. For neurology residents, clinicians & researchers. A resource for continuing medical education and lifelong learning.

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  • Oct 26, 2025 · 24 min

    Ep. 172: Brain health ambassadors: bridging advocacy and action into neurology

    Moderator: Mathilde Leonardi (Milan, Italy) Guests: Sanja Gluscevic (Podgorica, Montenegro), Simone Salemme (Modena, Italy) This episode explores how early-career neurologists can bridge science, policy, and society through advocacy—highlighting real examples of how EAN Brain Health Ambassadors are translating brain health into action both within and beyond clinical practice. Becoming a certified Brain Health Ambassador through the EAN's Advocacy Training programme offers neurologists the chance to advance brain health by gaining the knowledge and practical skills needed to advocate effectively at local, national, and European levels. As part of the training, participants will explore the principles of effective advocacy, develop communication strategies, and learn how to engage with key stakeholders such as policymakers and patient organizations in order to drive positive change. Applications for the third class of EAN Advocacy Training are now open, with the deadline for submissions set for 30 November 2025.

  • Oct 19, 2025 · 30 min

    Ep. 171: AI: A Virtual Elephant in the Room or a Game-Changer in Neuroscience?

    Moderator: Alice Accorroni (Geneva, Switzerland) Guests: James Teo (London, UK), Giuseppe Jurman (Trento, Italy) In this special episode, Dr Alice Accorroni is joined by Professor James Teo and Professor Giuseppe Jurman to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence in neurology: They analyse the actual improvements provided by its adoption, the factors that are hindering this same adoption, especially in a clinical setting, the potential future landscape clinicians and data scientists will be facing and how neurologists' attitude can be oriented more favourably towards new AI solutions. The Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Neurology is cordially inviting listeners to take our survey: Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Neurology Survey.

  • Oct 12, 2025 · 23 min

    Ep. 170: AI: Does it really concern neurologists?

    Moderator: Raphael Wurm (Vienna, Austria) Guest: Francisco Cardoso (Belo Horizonte, Brasil) Artificial intelligence - hype or revolution? For this week’s special episode, Dr Raphael Wurm welcomes Prof. Cardoso, a movement disorder expert and busy clinician, to explain why he believes that human interaction and connection will remain the most important part of our profession. The Task Force on Artifical Intelligence in Clinical Neurology is cordially inviting listeners to take our survey: Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Neurology Survey

  • Sep 28, 2025 · 22 min

    Ep. 168: Making Sense of the New ICD-11 Classification of Chronic Pain - From Concept to Clinical Practice

    Moderator: Oxana Grosu (Chisinau, Moldova) Guest: Rolf-Detlef Treede (Mannheim, Germany) Prof. Treede and Dr. Grosu discuss the new ICD-11 classification of chronic pain, highlighting its significance in recognizing chronic pain as a disease in its own right. The need for this classification, its impact on clinical practice, health policy, and research, as well as the complexities surrounding nociplastic pain are highlighted. The dialogue emphasises the importance of precise coding and documentation in improving patient care and treatment outcomes.

  • Sep 21, 2025 · 35 min

    Ep. 167: Phantom Limb Pain - The Vanished Passenger

    Moderator: Simone Vigneri (Bologna, Italy) Guest: Marshall Devor (Jerusalem, Israel) This episode explores the complex clinical features and neurobiology of phantom limb pain, highlighting key mechanisms such as maladaptive plasticity, ectopic discharges, and cortical reorganization. Prof. Marshall Devor shares expert insights into current challenges and future directions in the management of this uniquely human neuropathic pain condition.

  • Sep 15, 2025 · 19 min

    Ep. 166: Pain When There Is a Neurodegeneration in the Brain – Assessment and Management of Pain in People with Dementia

    Moderator: Katarina Rukavina (Berlin, Germany) Guest: Keela Herr (Iowa City, USA) How do we recognize and manage pain in people with dementia? In this episode of EAN Cast: Weekly Neurology, Katarina Rukavina hosts Keela Herr and they talk about the impact of pain on people living with dementia, strategies for its assessment and management, and how healthcare professionals can work together with family members and carers to ensure holistic care.

  • Sep 8, 2025 · 24 min

    Ep. 165: Small Fiber Neuropathy - A Burning Problem

    EAN moderator: Anna K. Szewczyk (Lublin, Poland) Guest:Grazia Devigili (Milan, Italy) Anna K. Szewczyk and Grazia Devigili discuss Small fiber neuropathy (SFN), a broad group of conditions affecting small nerve fibers (Aδ or C). SFN is characterized by impaired pain and temperature sensation, as well as autonomic dysfunction. Its diagnosis and treatment are challenging, though recent findings on specific autoantibodies and ion channel polymorphisms offer new perspectives for understanding these forms and developing more targeted therapies.

  • Aug 31, 2025 · 21 min

    Ep. 164: EAN e-Learning Update

    Moderators and guests: Barbara Tettenborn (Bern, Switzerland) and Roberta Balestrino (Milan, Italy) Barbara Tettenborn and Roberta Balestrino discuss the journey of the EAN e-learning platform, eanCampus. Launched in 2022, the platform has transformed neurology education by aligning with European Training Requirements for Neurology and offering comprehensive content for all levels of experience. Discover how interactive modules, gamification, and a commitment to high-quality, peer-reviewed material have made the eanCampus a vital resource for neurologists worldwide.

  • Aug 24, 2025 · 26 min

    Ep. 163: Use of EEG in Neurointensive Care

    Moderator: Tobias Cronberg (Lund, Sweden) Guest: Andrea Rossetti (Lausanne, Switzerland) In this episode, Cronberg speaks with Rossetti about the role of EEG in the neuro ICU, with a focus on prognostication and monitoring in critically ill patients. They explore clinical applications, organizational differences across countries, and the value—and limitations—of continuous EEG, spot EEG, and emerging AI tools.

  • Aug 10, 2025 · 27 min

    Ep. 161: Mentorship in Neurology - Insights from a Mentor-Mentee Pair

    A video version of this episode is available on the eanCampus. In this episode, Vlad speaks with Mentor Gilhus and Mentee Szabó-Mathe about their experiences as a mentor-mentee pair in the EAN Mentorship Programme, reflecting on cultural differences, career transitions, and the value of cross-border professional support. Are you interested in joining the EAN Mentorship Programme? Mentors can apply all year long; Mentees can apply each year from July-September 15. If you would like to get some more insights, you can check out all our articles on the EAN Mentorship Programme.

  • Aug 3, 2025 · 15 min

    Ep. 160: Hypothermia in Cardiac Arrest

    EAN Moderator: Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria) Guest: Tobias Cronberg (Lund, Sweden) In this episode, Cronberg joins Berger to discuss the evolving role of hypothermia in neurointensive care, particularly after cardiac arrest. Drawing from large clinical trials and real-world cases, they explore why hypothermia is falling out of favour and what this means for neurologists and emergency care.

  • Jul 27, 2025 · 20 min

    Ep. 159: The Price of Neurology - Understanding the Economic Burden of Brain Disorders in Europe

    Moderator: Roberta Balestrino (Milan, Italy) Guest: Richard Dodel (Essen, Germany) A video version of this episode is available on the eanCampus. In this episode, Dodel joins Balestrino to explore the social and economic burden of neurological disorders, highlighting findings from the EAN-led COIN (Cost of Illness in Neurology) project. They discuss why diseases like headaches and multiple sclerosis carry some of the highest costs and what this means for healthcare systems across Europe.

  • Jul 20, 2025 · 33 min

    Ep. 158: Autogenic Training - A Neurological Approach to Self-Relaxation and Stress Recovery

    Moderator: Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland) Guest: Max Hilz (Erlangen, Germany) A video version of this episode is available on the eanCampus. In this episode, Galovic welcomes Hilz to discuss the science behind autogenic training, a self-guided relaxation technique rooted in neurophysiology. Hilz explains how it helps regulate autonomic function, reduce stress, and support patients with neurological and functional disorders.

  • Jul 13, 2025 · 17 min

    Ep. 157: Digital Overload - How Screen Time Affects the Brain

    Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) Guest: Aviv Weinstein (Ariel, Israel) A video version of this episode is available on the eanCampus. In this second July episode of eanCast, Tettenborn and Weinstein explore the cognitive and emotional impact of excessive smartphone and social media use—especially in children and adolescents. From memory and attention deficits to structural brain changes, the conversation offers insights into healthy digital habits and how to protect brain health across the lifespan.

  • Jul 6, 2025 · 16 min

    Ep. 156: The Power of Patient Voice – Parkinson’s Europe

    Moderator: Yıldız Değirmenci (Istanbul, Türkiye) Guest: Amelia Hursey (Kent, United Kingdom) A video version of this episode is available on the eanCampus. In this episode, Değirmenci speaks with Amelia Hursey, Strategic Director of Parkinson’s Europe, about why patient voices matter in research, advocacy, and care. Together, they explore how clinicians and communities can better support people living with Parkinson’s.

  • Jun 29, 2025 · 21 min

    Ep. 155: Tardive Dyskinesia

    Moderator: Alessandro Tessitore (Naples, Italy) Guest: Francesca Morgante (London, United Kingdom) In this episode Tessitore and Morgante discuss the diagnosis, causes, and management of tardive dyskinesia, highlighting its clinical features, treatment strategies, and the importance of awareness among neurologists. The conversation emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and the need for early recognition to improve patient outcomes. This podcast episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Teva. eanCampus access for Associate Members: If you are a member of a National Neurological Society in Europe, you are most likely already an Associate Member of the EAN and have an account for the eanCampus. If you have provided your email address to your National Neurological Society, it should already be in our database. Here is how you can access the eanCampus as an Associate Member: Enter the eanCampus Click on the Log In Button Log in with your MyEAN credentials and make use of the ‘forgot password’-functionality if necessary If you have trouble logging in, please get in contact with our Membership department (membership@ean.org) to cross-check if you are listed as an Associate Member to get access to eanCampus.

  • Jun 29, 2025 · 35 min

    Ep.154: Senior Perspectives: Lessons Learned from Decades in Neurology

    Moderator: Alice Accorroni (Geneva, Switzerland) Guest: Jana Midelfart-Hoff (Bergen, Norway) Guest: Andrea Fiorillo (Naples, Italy) In this episode, Accorroni is joined by Midelfart-Hoff and Fiorillo, who share their personal experiences with burnout as senior neurologists and discuss long-term strategies for resilience. Together, they reflect on how attitudes toward mental health in medicine have changed over the past 20 years, emphasizing why both individual contributions and systemic support are essential for transforming the culture around clinicians' well-being and building sustainable careers in neurology. eanCampus access for Associate Members: If you are a member of a National Neurological Society in Europe, you are most likely already an Associate Member of the EAN and have an account for the eanCampus. If you have provided your email address to your National Neurological Society, it should already be in our database. Here is how you can access the eanCampus as an Associate Member: Enter the eanCampus Click on the Log In Button Log in with your MyEAN credentials and make use of the ‘forgot password’-functionality if necessary If you have trouble logging in, please get in contact with our Membership department (membership@ean.org) to cross-check if you are listed as an Associate Member to get access to eanCampus.

  • Jun 22, 2025 · 32 min

    Ep. 153: Preventing Burnout and Promoting Wellbeing: Individual and Institutional Strategies

    Moderator: Nina Vashchenko (EAN Liaison Officer) Guest: Paul Boon (EAN Past President) Guest: Alice Accorroni (EAN RRFS Representative to the Board) In this episode of eanCast Vashchenko, Boon and Accorroni discuss evidence-based strategies to prevent physician burnout — both individually and institutionally. Accoroni and Boon, share insights from both early-career and leadership perspectives on promoting wellbeing in neurology. eanCampus access for Associate Members: If you are a member of a National Neurological Society in Europe, you are most likely already an Associate Member of the EAN and have an account for the eanCampus. If you have provided your email address to your National Neurological Society, it should already be in our database. Here is how you can access the eanCampus as an Associate Member: Enter the eanCampus Click on the Log In Button Log in with your MyEAN credentials and make use of the ‘forgot password’-functionality if necessary If you have trouble logging in, please get in contact with our Membership department (membership@ean.org) to cross-check if you are listed as an Associate Member to get access to eanCampus.