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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.

UnitedHealth Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Algorithmic Care Denials

Dr. Stacey Clardy and Bob Herman discuss the class action lawsuit that was filed against UnitedHealth Group and its subsidiary, NaviHealth, for using a computer algorithm to "systematically deny claims” of Medicare beneficiaries struggling to recover from debilitating illnesses in nursing homes. Show reference: https://www.statnews.com/2023/11/14/unitedhealth-class-action-lawsuit-algorithm-medicare-advantage/

Feb 9

2 min

Blepharoclonus in Parkinsonism - Part 2

In part two of this two-part series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. Jason Margolesky discuss what his team found when they looked for the presence or absence of blepharoclonus in patients with Parkinson disease or other Parkinsonian disorders. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/abs/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200240

Feb 8

2 min

Blepharoclonus in Parkinsonism - Part 1

In part one of this two-part series, Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. Jason Margolesky describe the physical examination finding and description of blepharoclonus. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/abs/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200240

Feb 7

1 min

Delayed Post-Hypoxic Leukoencephalopathy

Dr. Patricia Graese discusses the diagnosis of delayed post-hypoxic leukoencephalopathy.

Feb 6

3 min

Women History Minute - Sarah McNutt

Dr. Alison Christy delves into another women's history minute to discuss Sarah McNutt.

Feb 5

3 min

Vascular Risk Factors and Biomarker Association With White Matter Hyperintensities in American Football Players

Drs. Shuvro Roy and Monica T. Ly discuss brain lesions in former football players linked to vascular brain changes. Show reference: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000208030

Feb 2

2 min

History of Neurology - Augusta Dejerine-Klumpke

Dr. Alison Christy delves into another women's history minute to discuss Augusta Dejerine-Klumpke.

Jan 31

3 min

Transforming Neurology Care

Dr. Tesha Monteith discusses the importance of evaluating population health data strategies to adequately leverage the data-driven healthcare evolution. Show references: https://www.neurology.org/doi/abs/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200248

Jan 30

1 min

A Comprehensive, Updated Review for the Clinician on Zonisamide

Dr. Halley Alexander provides a comprehensive update on the efficacy of Zonisamide in treating patients with epilepsy and other CNS disorders, highlighting its unique mechanisms of action. Show references: https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200210

Jan 29

4 min

Solutions to Reduce the Global Burden of Stroke

Dr. Deanna Saylor and Prof. Mayowa Owolabi discuss reducing the global burden of stroke. Show reference: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(23)00277-6/fulltext

Jan 26

3 min