Neurology Minute

American Academy of Neurology

The Neurology Minute podcast delivers a brief daily summary of what you need to know in the field of neurology, the latest science focused on the brain, and timely topics explored by leading neurologists and neuroscientists. From the American Academy of Neurology and hosted by Stacey Clardy, MD, Ph.D., FAAN, with contributions by experts from the Neurology journals, Neurology Today, Continuum, and more.

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Yesterday · 3 min
Clinical Reasoning: Rapidly Progressive Cranial Neuropathies, Weakness, and Ataxia in a Patient With MS
Dr. Zohaib Siddiqi and Dr. Michel Toledano discuss the diagnosis and management of infectious rhombencephalitis in patients receiving immunomodulatory therapy. Show citation: Trentadue T, Martinez Sosa S, Itoh CY, et al. Clinical Reasoning: A 30-Year-Old Female Patient With Multiple Sclerosis Presenting With Rapidly Progressive Cranial Neuropathies, Weakness, and Ataxia. Neurology. 2025;105(12):e214429. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000214429
Wednesday · 2 min
Optimizing Management of Episodic Cluster Headache
Dr. Tesha Monteith shares practical tips for improving outcomes for patients with episodic cluster headache.
Tuesday · 2 min
Tolerability, Safety, and Efficacy of Atogepant Versus Topiramate in Adults with Migraine
Dr. Tesha Monteith discusses growing evidence supporting CGRP-targeted therapies as first-line preventive treatment options for people with migraine. Show citation: Reuter U, Dycke AV, Versijpt J, et al. Tolerability, safety, and efficacy of atogepant versus topiramate in adults with migraine (TEMPLE): a randomised, head-to-head, phase 3b trial. Lancet Neurol. 2026;25(9):806-817. doi:10.1016/S1474-4422(26)00214-0
Monday · 2 min
Rethinking Seronegative NMOSD
Dr. Casey Kozak discusses why most patients referred with seronegative NMOSD ultimately receive alternative diagnoses, underscoring the challenges of accurate diagnosis in antibody-negative cases. Show citation: Lang MV, Welk GM, Tajfirouz DA, et al. Unveiling Misdiagnosis: Rethinking Seronegative NMOSD. Mult Scler. 2025;31(11):1381-1384. doi:10.1177/13524585251360648
October 22 · 1 min
The Menopause Transition and Epilepsy
Dr. Katie Krulisky and Dr. Kelsey Smith discuss the impact of menopause on women with epilepsy, including therapeutics and clinical management during midlife. Show citation: Smith KM, Faubion SS, Vadlamudi L, et al. The Menopause Transition and Epilepsy: A Focus on Therapeutics. Neurol Clin Pract. 2026;16(5):e200650. doi:10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200650
October 22 · 1 min
The Menopause Transition and Epilepsy
Dr. Katie Krulisky and Dr. Kelsey Smith discuss the impact of menopause on women with epilepsy, including therapeutics and clinical management during midlife. Show citation: Smith KM, Faubion SS, Vadlamudi L, et al. The Menopause Transition and Epilepsy: A Focus on Therapeutics. Neurol Clin Pract. 2026;16(5):e200650. doi:10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200650
October 21 · 2 min
TRUE-MOGAD Score
Dr. Casey Kozak discusses a new scoring system for MOGAD identification. Show citation: Vilaseca A, Filippatou AG, Said Y, et al. TRUE-MOGAD Score: A Novel Scoring System to Identify MOGAD Among Positive MOG-IgG Test Results. Neurol Neuroimmunol Neuroinflamm. 2026;13(5):e200617. doi:10.1212/NXI.0000000000200617
October 20 · 3 min
Limb Compression Therapy and Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Women With Gynecologic Cancers
Dr. Hailey Katulski discusses limb compression therapy and chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in women with gynecologic cancers. Show citation: Başkurt K, Uyar GC, Yeşilbaş E, et al. Limb Compression Therapy and Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy in Women With Gynecologic Cancers: A Prospective Self-Controlled Study(NEURO-GLOVE Trial). Int J Cancer. 2026;159(9):2300-2313. doi:10.1002/ijc.70601
October 19 · 3 min
Delusional Misidentification Syndromes - Part 9
In the final episode of this nine-part series, Dr. Christine Cliatt-Brown discusses pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic management.
October 16 · 2 min
Herpes Zoster Vaccination and Incident Dementia in Canada
Dr. Margarita Fedorova and Dr. Pascal Geldsetzer discuss how the herpes zoster vaccination may have neuroprotective effects, potentially delaying or preventing dementia. Show citation: Pomirchy M, Chung S, Bommer C, Strobel S, Geldsetzer P. Herpes zoster vaccination and incident dementia in Canada: an analysis of natural experiments. Lancet Neurol. 2026;25(2):170-180. doi:10.1016/S1474-4422(25)00455-7
October 15 · 2 min
Understanding the Forces Shaping US Health Care
Dr. Jason Crowell and Dr. John McDonough discuss the historical and economic factors shaping the US healthcare system and why understanding these systemic forces matters for neurologists and patient care. Show citation: Powell A. How to fix U.S. Healthcare? "Radical Action," says John McDonough. Harvard Gazette. August 18, 2026. Accessed August 20, 2026. https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/08/how-to-fix-u-s-healthcare-radical-action-says-john-mcdonough/.
October 14 · 2 min
Delusional Misidentification Syndromes - Part 8
In the eighth episode of this nine-part series, Dr. Christine Cliatt-Brown discusses delusional companion syndrome.
October 13 · 2 min
Delusional Misidentification Syndromes - Part 7
In the seventh episode of this nine-part series, Dr. Christine Cliatt-Brown discusses reduplicative paramnesia.
October 12 · 2 min
Delusional Misidentification Syndromes - Part 6
In the sixth episode of this nine-part series, Dr. Christine Cliatt-Brown discusses Cotard syndrome.
October 9 · 1 min
Prevalence of CTE at Death in National Football League Players
Dr. Shuvro Roy and Dr. Daniel Daneshvar discussed the prevalence of CTE at death among NFL players and the association between CTE severity and the risk of dementia. Show citation: Daneshvar DH, Nowinski CJ, Abdolmohammadi B, et al. Prevalence of chronic traumatic encephalopathy at death in National Football League players: retrospective population based cohort study, 2008-21. BMJ. 2026;394:e100418. Published 2026 Aug 25. doi:10.1136/bmj-2026-100418
October 8 · 1 min
Clinical Manifestations of Primary CNS T-Cell Lymphoma
Dr. Kait Nevel and Dr. Katharina Schmidbauer discuss primary CNS T-cell lymphoma, highlighting diagnostic challenges, imaging characteristics, and treatment approaches for this rare disease. Show citation: Schmidbauer KJ, Karschnia P, Kaulen LD, et al. Clinical Manifestations of Primary CNS T-Cell Lymphoma: A Retrospective Study of Histopathologic, Molecular, and Neuroimaging Features. Neurol. 2026;106(7):e214744. Published 2026 Mar 17. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000214744
October 7 · 3 min
October 2026 President Spotlight: One AAN Community
In the October episode of the President's Spotlight, Dr. Jason Crowell and Dr. Natalia Rost discuss updates on membership options that will help more neurology professionals connect with the AAN. Stay informed by watching the President's Spotlight video.
October 6 · 2 min
The Future of Child Neurology Residency Training - Part 2
In part two of this series, Dr. Dara Albert and Dr. Bruce Cohen highlight the most important takeaways from the task force findings. Show citation: Cohen BH, Gilbert DL, Xixis K, et al. Education Research: The Future of Child Neurology Residency Training: The Perspective of a Child Neurology Society Task Force. Neurol Educ. 2026;5(2):e200331. Published 2026 Jun 12. doi:10.1212/NE9.0000000000200331
October 5 · 1 min
Pharmacologic Treatment for Migraine Prevention in Adults Practice Guideline Recommendations - Part 2
In the second episode of this two-part series, Dr. Tesha Monteith and Dr. Tamara Pringsheim discuss key take-home messages from the guideline recommendations and share insights on integrating them into clinical practice. Show citation: Potrebic S, Tanveer S, Becker WJ, et al. Pharmacologic Treatment for Migraine Prevention in Adults Practice Guideline Recommendations: Report of the AAN Guidelines Subcommittee and the American Headache Society. Headache. Published online August 31, 2026. doi:10.1111/head.70199
October 2 · 2 min
The Future of Child Neurology Residency Training - Part 1
In part one of this series, Dr. Dara Albert and Dr. Bruce Cohen discuss why the Child Neurology Society felt it was important to establish a task force to examine child neurology training at this point in time. Show citation: Cohen BH, Gilbert DL, Xixis K, et al. Education Research: The Future of Child Neurology Residency Training: The Perspective of a Child Neurology Society Task Force. Neurol Educ. 2026;5(2):e200331. Published 2026 Jun 12. doi:10.1212/NE9.0000000000200331

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