Post-TIA fatigue, neurologic complications of measles, CDC surveillance of epilepsy program dismantled.

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.