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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.

Ep. 145: Why Should Neurologists Care About the World Dance Day?

Ep. 145: Why Should Neurologists Care About the World Dance Day?

20m 2s

Moderator: Alicia Gonzalez Martinez (Madrid, Spain)
Guests: Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria), Julia Polai (Innsbruck, Austria)

In this episode for World Dance Day, Gonzales Martinez discusses the physical, emotional, and neurological benefits of dancing with neurologist Berger, and dancer and patient Polai. They emphasize its therapeutic potential for people with neurological conditions and highlight how dance engages multiple brain functions and fosters social connection, making it a valuable tool for both patients and healthcare professionals.

Ep. 144: New Methods to Identify Larger Structural Variants

Ep. 144: New Methods to Identify Larger Structural Variants

19m 17s

Moderator: Maria Judit Molnar (Budapest, Hungary)
Guest: Arianna Tucci (London, UK)

In this episode Molnar hosts Tucci as they explore how advancements in short- and long-read sequencing technologies are revolutionizing the diagnosis of neurogenetic disorders by uncovering genetic variants previously missed by traditional methods.

Ep. 143: Novel Aspects of Repeat Expansions in Disease

Ep. 143: Novel Aspects of Repeat Expansions in Disease

21m 39s

Moderator: Francesca Magrinelli (London, UK)Guest: Andrea Cortese (London, UK)Join Magrinelli as she interviews Cortese about recent developments in the diagnosis and management of repeat expansion disorders, including diseases caused by repeats in non-coding genomic regions.eanCampus access for Associate Members: If you are a member of a National Neurological Society in Europe, you are most likely aleady an Associate Member of the EAN and have an account for the eanCampus. If you have provided your email address to your National Neurological Society, it should already be in our database. Here is how you can access the eanCampus as an Associate Member:1....

Ep. 142: Papers of the Month: Mismatch Repair & DNA Expansion in Huntington’s Disease

Ep. 142: Papers of the Month: Mismatch Repair & DNA Expansion in Huntington’s Disease

29m 47s

Moderator: Jean-Marc Burgunder (Guemligen, Switzerland)Guest: Sandrine Humbert (Paris, France)In this week's episode, Burgunder and Humbert discuss the intriguing phenomenon of somatic expansion—the further increase of CAG repeat numbers in the gene involved in Huntington’s disease, particularly in the striatum. They explore the molecular mechanisms behind this process, as addressed in two recent research papers.Please find here the papers discussed in this episode: Long somatic DNA-repeat expansion drives neurodegeneration in Huntington’s diseaseand Distinct mismatch-repair complex genes set neuronal CAG-repeat expansion rate to drive selective pathogenesis in HD mice.eanCampus access for Associate Members: If you are a member of a National Neurological...