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Ep. 155: Tardive Dyskinesia

Ep. 155: Tardive Dyskinesia

21m 36s

In this episode Tessitore and Morgante discuss the diagnosis, causes, and management of tardive dyskinesia, highlighting its clinical features, treatment strategies, and the importance of awareness among neurologists. The conversation emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and the need for early recognition to improve patient outcomes.
This podcast episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Teva.

Ep.154: Senior Perspectives: Lessons Learned from Decades in Neurology

Ep.154: Senior Perspectives: Lessons Learned from Decades in Neurology

35m 43s

In this episode, Accorroni is joined by Midelfart-Hoff and Fiorillo, who share their personal experiences with burnout as senior neurologists and discuss long-term strategies for resilience. Together, they reflect on how attitudes toward mental health in medicine have changed over the past 20 years, emphasizing why both individual contributions and systemic support are essential for transforming the culture around clinicians' well-being and building sustainable careers in neurology.

Ep. 152: Breaking the Burnout Cycle: EAN and EPA Collaboration

Ep. 152: Breaking the Burnout Cycle: EAN and EPA Collaboration

24m 17s

In this episode González Martinez together with Toscano and Toparlak explores how collaboration between neurology and psychiatry helps combat clinician burnout, highlighting insights from the EAN Task Force on Wellbeing and the EPA, with discussions on mental health challenges, interdisciplinary solutions, and the role of technology.

Ep. 151: Burnout in Neurology: Real Cases and Practical Lessons

Ep. 151: Burnout in Neurology: Real Cases and Practical Lessons

27m 6s

In this episode, Accorroni, Grneva, and de Visser explore burnout in neurology through real-life stories and insights. They discuss its impact across career stages, key causes like workload and gender inequality, and share strategies for individual and systemic change—highlighting the need for a cultural shift in the profession.

Ep. 150: Is Burnout a Mental Disorder? Insights from Neurology and Psychiatry

Ep. 150: Is Burnout a Mental Disorder? Insights from Neurology and Psychiatry

26m 4s

In this thought-provoking episode di Liberto is joined by Cuffaro and Gurrea Salas as they explore the complex question: Is burnout a mental disorder? and bring cross-disciplinary insights from their respective fields. Together, they unpack the neurological and psychological dimensions of burnout, its clinical recognition, and what it means for diagnosis and treatment. Tune in for a nuanced discussion bridging science, mental health, and real-world implications.

Ep. 149: Normal pressure hydrocephalus

Ep. 149: Normal pressure hydrocephalus

26m 12s

Moderator: Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland)
Guest: Per Kristian Eide (Oslo, Norway)

In this episode, moderator Marian Galovich and guest Per Kristian Eide delve into the often overlooked but highly treatable condition of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH). Together, they explore the key clinical features of NPH, including its characteristic triad of symptoms, how to differentiate it from other neurodegenerative disorders, and the latest advancements in diagnostic approaches and surgical treatment options such as shunt placement.
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Ep. 148: Ultrasound-Guided Botulinum Toxin Injection in Dystonia

Ep. 148: Ultrasound-Guided Botulinum Toxin Injection in Dystonia

21m 7s

Moderator: Nihat Mustafayev (Istanbul, Türkiye)

Guest: Dr Anna Castagna (Milano, Italy)

This episode explains how ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections are performed in patients with dystonia. Mustafayev and Castagna discuss who benefits most from this method and why it is considered a safe and effective approach in clinical practice.
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Ep. 147: Basic Immunology in Rare CNS Disorders

Ep. 147: Basic Immunology in Rare CNS Disorders

31m 8s

Moderator: Gianmarco Abbadessa (Naples, Italy)
Guest: Heinz Wiendl (Muenster, Germany)

In this episode, Abbadessa and Wiendl delve into the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of rare CNS autoimmune disorders, examining the intricate immune mechanisms that underpin these conditions. Wiendl emphasized the crucial role that a deeper understanding of these processes plays in shaping therapeutic strategies. They explored the distinctive features of disorders such as NMO, MOGAD, autoimmune encephalitis, and immune checkpoint inhibitor-associated neurological diseases, discussing how these differences guide the selection of targeted treatments.

Ep. 146: Importance of brain donation in neurodegenerative diseases

Ep. 146: Importance of brain donation in neurodegenerative diseases

27m 59s

Ean Moderator: Yıldız Değirmenci (Istanbul, Türkiye)
Guest: Didem Öz (Izmir, Türkiye)

In this episode, Değirmenci and Öz discuss the vital importance of brain donation in understanding and treating neurodegenerative diseases. They also highlight the Turquoise Outreach Project—a meaningful initiative that builds bridges between the community and dementia research, promoting awareness, inclusion, and progress.