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.
Episodes
- Ep. 200: Human versus artificial intelligence: the contest
This eanCast episode features a discussion between Maria Chiara Malaguti and Gary Leeming on the role of artificial intelligence in neurology. They explore how AI can support clinical practice, its limitations, ethical considerations, and…
- Ep. 199: AI Demystified: What It Is - and Isn’t
Raphael Bernard-Valnet discusses artificial intelligence in clinical neurology with Roland Wiest and Monica Moroni, covering applications in imaging, diagnostics, and wearables, as well as challenges to clinical implementation.
- Ep. 198: The Complex Interaction between (Social) Media and Functional Neurological Disorders
Kirsten R. Müller-Vahl, Natalia Szejko, and Anna Dunalska discuss functional neurological disorders (FNDs), covering clinical presentations, diagnostic challenges, and how social media impacts symptom expression, patient expectations, and…
- Ep. 197: Functional Neurological Symptoms Co-existing with Movement Disorders: Clinical Challenges and Opportunities
In this eanCast episode, Selma Aybek, Gabriela Gilmour, and Katarzyna Śmiłowska explore the coexistence of functional neurological disorders and movement disorders. They delve into diagnostic approaches using clinical signs, the mechanisms…
- Ep. 196: Is Biological Sex Important for the Development of Functional Neurological Disorders (FND)?
This episode features Primavera Spagnolo in conversation with Natalia Szejko and Anna Dunalska, exploring the role of biological sex and gender in the development and clinical presentation of Functional Neurological Disorders (FND). The di…
- Ep. 195: Functional Neurological Disorder Across Europe: Bridging Gaps in Neurology Training and Clinical Practice
Veronica Cabreira, Mark Edwards, and Jon Stone discuss the inadequate teaching of Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) in European neurology training. They emphasize the need for neurologists to manage FND, improve clinical pathways, int…
- Ep. 194: Autism in children and adults: different or the same?
Taras Voloshyn, Laavanya Damodaran, and Osman Malik discuss autism spectrum disorder across the lifespan, focusing on the transition from childhood to adulthood and associated clinical and support challenges.
- Ep. 193: Understanding GBS and other inflammatory neuropathies across ages
Francesco Germano and Matteo Cataldi discuss Guillain-Barré syndrome and other inflammatory neuropathies, covering age-specific epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management for pediatric and adult patients.
- Ep. 192: Movement disorders in children and adults: different or the same?
Natalia Szejko, Tammy Hedderly, and Alexander Münchau explore the similarities and differences in movement disorders between children and adults, including tics, stereotypies, dystonia, and parkinsonism, highlighting multidisciplinary care.
- Ep. 191: FND in children and adults: different or the same?
This episode of eanCast: Weekly Neurology features Meagan Watson, Pavlína Danhofer, and Natalia Szejko discussing functional neurological disorders (FNDs) in children and adults. They explore age-specific differences, diagnostic challenges…
- Ep. 190: Parkinson’s disease – more than a movement disorder
This eanCast episode discusses non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as anxiety and cognitive impairment. Hosts Yıldız Değirmenci, Julie Hall, and Marit Ruitenberg explore challenges in early detection and the implications for pa…
- Ep. 189: Red flags of treatable (spino)cerebellar ataxias
This eanCast episode discusses red flags for diagnosing treatable spinocerebellar ataxias, exploring autoimmune and metabolic causes. It also covers recent pharmacological advancements for genetic forms like Friedreich's Ataxia.
- Ep. 188: Red flags of treatable rare myopathies
In this eanCast episode, Olimpia Musumeci, Antonio Toscano, and Marianne de Visser discuss treatable hereditary and acquired myopathies. They cover advances in pathophysiology, diagnostics, therapies, and highlight clinical red flags for t…
- Ep. 187: Red flags of treatable rare cerebral small vessels diseases
Emanuele D’Amico and Anna Bersano discuss red flags for rare and treatable cerebral small vessel diseases. They cover early onset, family history, multisystem involvement, and MRI patterns, highlighting conditions like CADASIL and Fabry di…
- Ep. 186: Red flags of treatable mitochondrial disorders
Piervito Lopriore, Michelangelo Mancuso, and Chiara La Morgia discuss red flags for treatable mitochondrial disorders, covering clinical heterogeneity, diagnostic clues in neurology, and specific conditions like Friedreich ataxia.
- Ep. 185: Cognition and movement: A dynamic duo
This eanCast episode features Marit Ruitenberg discussing the interconnectedness of cognition and movement in neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's, Huntington's, and Alzheimer's. The discussion highlights the importance of integrate…
- Ep. 184: Neuromodulation
In this eanCast episode, Gabriela Rusin and Jakub Antczak explore non-invasive neuromodulation techniques such as transcranial magnetic and electrical stimulation. They discuss their application in neurological disorders, clinical evidence…
- Ep. 183: Nerve ultrasound
In this eanCast episode, Gabriela Rusin and Jakub Antczak discuss the use of nerve ultrasound in diagnosing neuromuscular conditions. They cover the technique's benefits, when to use it for conditions like neuropathies and trauma, and prac…
- Ep. 182: Small Fibre Neuropathy
In this episode, Caterina Leone and Andrea Truini discuss small fibre neuropathy, covering its clinical features like pain and autonomic symptoms, diagnostic methods including skin biopsy and functional testing, and management strategies.
- Ep. 181: Advancements in CIDP Treatment
In this episode of eanCast: Weekly Neurology, Rob Hadden and Claudia Sommer explore ongoing challenges in treating Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP). They discuss emerging therapies, including FcRn and complement inh…
- Ep. 180: Cognitive problems in Multiple Sclerosis
This episode of eanCast features Hanneke Hulst discussing cognitive problems in Multiple Sclerosis with moderator Yilidz Degirmenci. They cover the commonality of cognitive impairment, affected domains, the impact on daily life, and clinic…
- Ep. 179: Language and communication impairment after coma
This episode examines language and communication impairments in patients emerging from coma. Experts discuss clinical distinctions, diagnostic challenges posed by conditions like aphasia, and emerging tools like eye-tracking and neuroimagi…
- Ep. 178: Interpreting emergency EEG in suspected non-convulsive status epilepticus
This eanCast episode features Justyna Paprocka, Stefan Rüegg, and Markus Leitinger discussing the interpretation of emergency EEG in suspected non-convulsive status epilepticus (NCSE). They cover diagnostic criteria, practical strategies,…
- Ep. 177: Bridging Insights: Highlights from the EAN Pain and Headache Panels
Messud Ashina, Theodoros Mavridis, and Oxana Grosu discuss recent breakthroughs in pain and headache medicine from the EAN Pain and Headache Panels. They cover pathophysiology, prevention, treatment, and the impact of new research on clini…
- Ep. 176: Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source: Diagnostic Challenges and Therapeutic Options
This eanCast episode features Theodoros Mavridis, Diana Aguiar de Sousa, and Mira Katan discussing Embolic Stroke of Undetermined Source (ESUS). They cover diagnostic challenges, therapeutic strategies, advances in detecting embolic source…
- Ep. 175: Acute Ischemic Stroke: Evolving Guidelines and Clinical Decisions
Theodoros Mavridis and Ana Catarina Fonseca discuss the updated European guidelines for acute ischemic stroke. They cover advances in reperfusion therapy, expanded eligibility, and the role of stroke unit care and pre-hospital technologies.
- Ep. 174: Breakthrough Stroke: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Dilemmas
In this eanCast episode, Theodoros Mavridis and David Seiffge discuss breakthrough strokes, where strokes occur despite antithrombotic therapies. They cover diagnostic challenges, including compliance and competing etiologies, and explore…
- Ep. 173: Acute Intracerebral Haemorrhage: Modern Management Strategies
Benedetta Storti and Charlotte Cordonnier discuss the acute management of intracerebral hemorrhage, referencing the latest European Stroke Organization guidelines and exploring the roles of reversal agents and surgical interventions.
- Ep. 172: Brain health ambassadors: bridging advocacy and action into neurology
This eanCast episode details the EAN Brain Health Ambassador program, explaining how neurologists can advance brain health through advocacy. The training covers effective advocacy principles, communication strategies, and stakeholder engag…
- Ep. 171: AI: A Virtual Elephant in the Room or a Game-Changer in Neuroscience?
This eanCast episode discusses the impact of artificial intelligence in neurology, covering current improvements, adoption challenges in clinical settings, and the future for clinicians and data scientists.
- Ep. 170: AI: Does it really concern neurologists?
This eanCast episode features Prof. Francisco Cardoso discussing artificial intelligence in neurology with moderator Raphael Wurm. Prof. Cardoso highlights the continued significance of human interaction in the field, despite advancements…
- Ep. 169: Cerebral circulation in space conditions and relationship to premature cerebrovascular ageing
Dr. Roberta Balestrino and Professor Nathalie Nasr discuss cerebral circulation under space conditions, detailing the vascular challenges of microgravity and their implications for astronaut health and potentially premature cerebrovascular…
- Ep. 168: Making Sense of the New ICD-11 Classification of Chronic Pain - From Concept to Clinical Practice
Prof. Rolf-Detlef Treede and Dr. Oxana Grosu discuss the new ICD-11 classification of chronic pain, emphasizing its role in recognizing pain as a distinct disease and its implications for clinical practice, policy, and research.
- Ep. 167: Phantom Limb Pain - The Vanished Passenger
This episode discusses phantom limb pain, covering its clinical aspects and neurobiology with insights from Prof. Marshall Devor on mechanisms like maladaptive plasticity and future management directions.
- Ep. 166: Pain When There Is a Neurodegeneration in the Brain – Assessment and Management of Pain in People with Dementia
This episode of EAN Cast: Weekly Neurology features Katarina Rukavina and Keela Herr discussing the impact of pain on people with dementia. They cover strategies for pain assessment and management, emphasizing collaboration between healthc…
- Ep. 165: Small Fiber Neuropathy - A Burning Problem
Anna K. Szewczyk and Grazia Devigili discuss Small Fiber Neuropathy (SFN), characterized by impaired pain, temperature sensation, and autonomic dysfunction. Recent findings on autoantibodies and ion channel polymorphisms offer new therapeu…
- Ep. 164: EAN e-Learning Update
Barbara Tettenborn and Roberta Balestrino discuss the EAN e-learning platform, eanCampus, launched in 2022. The platform aligns with European Training Requirements and provides interactive, peer-reviewed content for neurologists.
- Ep. 163: Use of EEG in Neurointensive Care
Andrea Rossetti discusses the use of EEG in neurointensive care with Tobias Cronberg, covering prognostication, monitoring, clinical uses, and AI tools.
- Ep. 162: AI in Resuscitation - A Potential New Member of the Team
This episode of eanCast: Weekly Neurology discusses the potential integration of AI into resuscitation practices, featuring guest Federico Semeraro and moderator Marian Galovic.
- Ep. 161: Mentorship in Neurology - Insights from a Mentor-Mentee Pair
Vlad discusses the EAN Mentorship Programme with mentor Gilhus and mentee Szabó-Mathe, covering their experiences, cultural differences, career transitions, and the benefits of international professional support.
- Ep. 160: Hypothermia in Cardiac Arrest
In this eanCast episode, Tobias Cronberg and Thomas Berger discuss the declining use of hypothermia in neurointensive care following cardiac arrest, referencing clinical trials and cases.
- Ep. 159: The Price of Neurology - Understanding the Economic Burden of Brain Disorders in Europe
Richard Dodel discusses the social and economic burden of neurological disorders in Europe with moderator Roberta Balestrino, referencing the EAN-led COIN project. They examine the high costs associated with conditions such as headaches an…
- Ep. 158: Autogenic Training - A Neurological Approach to Self-Relaxation and Stress Recovery
Max Hilz discusses autogenic training, a self-guided relaxation technique based on neurophysiology, with Marian Galovic on eanCast. The method helps regulate autonomic function, reduce stress, and assist patients with neurological disorder…
- Ep. 157: Digital Overload - How Screen Time Affects the Brain
This eanCast episode discusses the cognitive and emotional impact of excessive smartphone and social media use, especially on young people. Aviv Weinstein and Barbara Tettenborn offer insights into protecting brain health by developing hea…
- Ep. 156: The Power of Patient Voice – Parkinson’s Europe
In this episode, Yıldız Değirmenci speaks with Amelia Hursey of Parkinson’s Europe about the importance of patient voices in research, advocacy, and care, and how to better support those living with Parkinson’s.
- Ep. 155: Tardive Dyskinesia
In this eanCast episode, Alessandro Tessitore and Francesca Morgante discuss the diagnosis, causes, and management of tardive dyskinesia, covering clinical features, treatment strategies, and the importance of early recognition for patient…
- Ep.154: Senior Perspectives: Lessons Learned from Decades in Neurology
Neurologists Alice Accorroni, Jana Midelfart-Hoff, and Andrea Fiorillo discuss burnout and resilience, reflecting on the evolution of mental health awareness in medicine over the last 20 years. They stress the importance of both personal e…
- Ep. 153: Preventing Burnout and Promoting Wellbeing: Individual and Institutional Strategies
Paul Boon and Alice Accorroni discuss evidence-based individual and institutional strategies to prevent physician burnout and promote wellbeing in neurology, sharing insights from early-career and leadership perspectives.
- Ep. 152: Breaking the Burnout Cycle: EAN and EPA Collaboration
This episode features González Martinez, Toscano, and Toparlak discussing how collaboration between neurology and psychiatry, drawing on insights from the EAN Task Force on Wellbeing and the EPA, helps combat clinician burnout. They explor…
- Ep. 151: Burnout in Neurology: Real Cases and Practical Lessons
This eanCast episode features Accorroni, Grneva, and de Visser discussing burnout in neurology. They share real cases and insights, addressing causes such as workload and gender inequality, and proposing individual and systemic solutions f…