The Neurotransmitters: Clinical Neurology Education

Have you ever felt a pins and needles sensation that won't go away, or experienced unexplained burning or fatigue? These are just a few symptoms of neuropathy, a complex condition that affects many people worldwide. Today, we're fortunate to have Linda Petiot, president of the Calgary Neuropathy Association and a patient advocate living with Charcot-Marie Tooth Disease (CMT), a form of peripheral neuropathy, to guide us through the intricacies of this condition and share her journey.There's much to learn about neuropathy, including its common symptoms, current medication treatments, the importance of accurate diagnosis, and the role of a multidisciplinary team in managing the condition. Linda highlights the challenges faced by patients who must travel for treatment and the potential benefits of medications, while also emphasizing the need for more information about their efficacy. She brings to light the limitations of current treatments and how the Calgary Neuropathy Association is empowering individuals through education and support.In our discussion, we also delve into strategies for managing neuropathy. Not only do we discuss the use of unusual solutions like Vick's Vaporub, fans, and capsaicin creams, but we also touch on the side effects of commonly prescribed medications like gabapentin and pregabalin. Linda shares her insights on supplements such as alpha lipoic acid and the importance of finding a support system. From managing chronic pain to improving quality of life, this episode is filled with invaluable information for anyone interested in neuropathy. So, don't miss out on this enlightening conversation with Linda Petiot. Tune in, and let's learn together!Find further resources at:The Calgary Neuropathy Associationhttps://calgaryneuropathy.com/Western Neuropathy Associationhttps://pnhelp.org/ Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at [email protected] Follow our podcast channel for The Neurotransmitters @neuro_podcast for future news! Find me on Twitter @DrKentris (https://twitter.com/DrKentris) https://linktr.ee/DrKentris The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of any associated organizations. The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not represent specific medical/health advice. Please consult with an appropriate health care professional for any medical/health advice.

Dr. Nupur Goel joins us to talk about her journey from undergraduate education to the Massachusetts General Hospital neurology residency program. We talk about the importance of creating opportunities for yourself and the power of leveraging platforms in social media to build relationships as well as creating an impact. You can find Nupur's podcast "Neurophilia" at https://neurophiliapod.buzzsprout.com/On Twitter:@NeurophiliaPod@mdgoels Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at [email protected] Follow our podcast channel for The Neurotransmitters @neuro_podcast for future news! Find me on Twitter @DrKentris (https://twitter.com/DrKentris) https://linktr.ee/DrKentris The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of any associated organizations. The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not represent specific medical/health advice. Please consult with an appropriate health care professional for any medical/health advice.

On this episode of The Neurotransmitters, host Dr. Michael Kentris interviews Dr. Jamie Wright about hydrocephalus, a condition that affects the brain. Dr. Wright shares her personal story of being born with the condition and her journey to becoming a doctor. They discuss the two main treatment options for hydrocephalus, the shunt and endoscopic third ventriculostomy procedures. Dr. Wright also advocates for patients to have a neurologist on their healthcare team. The conversation shifts to the mental and physical toll of medical training on residents, particularly those with disabilities and chronic illnesses, and the challenges they face in receiving accommodations. Dr. Wright shares her own recent medical leave due to ongoing shunt issues. This episode sheds light on a little-known condition and the importance of accommodating and supporting residents with disabilities.Find Dr. Jamie Wright here!https://www.instagram.com/shuntedmdphd/https://twitter.com/shuntedmdphd@shuntedmdphdThe Hydrocephalus Associationhttps://www.hydroassoc.org/ Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at [email protected] Follow our podcast channel for The Neurotransmitters @neuro_podcast for future news! Find me on Twitter @DrKentris (https://twitter.com/DrKentris) https://linktr.ee/DrKentris The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of any associated organizations. The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not represent specific medical/health advice. Please consult with an appropriate health care professional for any medical/health advice.

Many times neurologists are called to evaluate people who aren't waking up after a cardiac arrest.  There are guidelines which help guide the medical field with respect to neurologic prognosis. But what happens to those patients who survive once they leave the hospital? Dr. Samantha Fernandez shares her unique perspective as both a survivor of a cardiac arrest and as a neurologist and talks about her experience and what we as a profession could be doing better for patients and their families. You can reach Dr. Fernandez on Twitter @DrSamanthaFGuidelines for Neuroprognostication in Comatose Adult Survivors of Cardiac Arresthttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12028-023-01688-3Neurologic Outcome Prediction in the Intensive Care Unithttps://journals.lww.com/continuum/Fulltext/2021/10000/Neurologic_Outcome_Prediction_in_the_Intensive.13.aspx Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at [email protected] Follow our podcast channel for The Neurotransmitters @neuro_podcast for future news! Find me on Twitter @DrKentris (https://twitter.com/DrKentris) https://linktr.ee/DrKentris The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of any associated organizations. The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not represent specific medical/health advice. Please consult with an appropriate health care professional for any medical/health advice.

Come and learn more about apheresis with me! Lori Harada, an experienced nurse trainer for apheresis talks about some of the many applications of this procedure and how it differs from dialysis. Check out apheresis guidelines at The American Society for Apheresishttps://www.apheresis.org/?Find out more about Lori's company at https://www.terumobct.com/Contact Lori by email at [email protected] if you have any more apheresis questions! Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at [email protected] Follow our podcast channel for The Neurotransmitters @neuro_podcast for future news! Find me on Twitter @DrKentris (https://twitter.com/DrKentris) https://linktr.ee/DrKentris The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of any associated organizations. The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not represent specific medical/health advice. Please consult with an appropriate health care professional for any medical/health advice.

Welcome back to the Neurotransmitters! Today we are talking about spinal cord anatomy. When should you be thinking about a myelopathy (or spinal cord lesion)? Isn't spinal cord anatomy complicated? Join in as we take a lean and practical look at what you need to know to localize clinically! Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at [email protected] Follow our podcast channel for The Neurotransmitters @neuro_podcast for future news! Find me on Twitter @DrKentris (https://twitter.com/DrKentris) https://linktr.ee/DrKentris The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of any associated organizations. The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not represent specific medical/health advice. Please consult with an appropriate health care professional for any medical/health advice.

The multi-talented Kristin Beale (author, marathoner, fencer, and more) joins me to talk about life after a spinal cord injury (SCI). She discusses her journey, how her life has changed, and common misperceptions people have about those who are living with SCI. You can find Kristin's website at https://www.kristinbeale.com/Her blog posts at the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation at https://www.christopherreeve.org/search?q=kristin%20bealeCheck out her books at https://www.kristinbeale.com/buy-a-bookPre-Order "Wide Awake" on her website (above) or at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Wide-Awake-Kristin-Beale/dp/1636980864Find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kristin.gupta/And her comic strip at https://www.instagram.com/greater.things.comics/The video adaptation of "Date Me" by Salt Fire studies on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVgwq5o00b0 Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at [email protected] Follow our podcast channel for The Neurotransmitters @neuro_podcast for future news! Find me on Twitter @DrKentris (https://twitter.com/DrKentris) https://linktr.ee/DrKentris The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of any associated organizations. The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not represent specific medical/health advice. Please consult with an appropriate health care professional for any medical/health advice.

It's back to basics this week with an overview of brainstem anatomy! While the brainstem is a complicated area of the nervous system some key principles can help it to be remembered more easily! Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at [email protected] Follow our podcast channel for The Neurotransmitters @neuro_podcast for future news! Find me on Twitter @DrKentris (https://twitter.com/DrKentris) https://linktr.ee/DrKentris The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of any associated organizations. The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not represent specific medical/health advice. Please consult with an appropriate health care professional for any medical/health advice.

Join me as I have a discussion about Functional Neurologic Disorders with FND Life , the host of "Talking it out about..." where she discusses her life with FND. In this episode we discuss how her symptoms began, what her diagnostic journey looked like, and the treatments that have helped her the most. Find her podcast here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-it-out-about/id1549539189Find her on Twitter @FndLifewith Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at [email protected] Follow our podcast channel for The Neurotransmitters @neuro_podcast for future news! Find me on Twitter @DrKentris (https://twitter.com/DrKentris) https://linktr.ee/DrKentris The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of any associated organizations. The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not represent specific medical/health advice. Please consult with an appropriate health care professional for any medical/health advice.

Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is a relatively rare neurologic disorder that often causes disabling muscle spasms. After Celine Dion recently announced she was diagnosed with SPS it has received significant attention in the news. What do you need to know to answer your patients' questions about this syndrome and to potentially identify it yourself? Today we'll talk about the common symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatments used for SPS. Celine Dion's Instagram Posthttps://www.instagram.com/reel/Cl5xJY1AjAO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkStiff-Person Syndromehttps://practicalneurology.com/articles/2020-sept/stiff-person-syndromeStiff-Person Syndrome: A Treatment Update and New Directionshttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7793517/Long-term effectiveness of IVIg Maintenance Therapy in 36 patientshttps://nn.neurology.org/content/9/5/e200011Evaluation of Treatment Outcomes in Patients with Stiff Person Syndrome with Rituximab vs. Standard of Carehttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5524563/ Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes! Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at [email protected] Follow our podcast channel for The Neurotransmitters @neuro_podcast for future news! Find me on Twitter @DrKentris (https://twitter.com/DrKentris) https://linktr.ee/DrKentris The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of any associated organizations. The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and does not represent specific medical/health advice. Please consult with an appropriate health care professional for any medical/health advice.