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Moderator: Melinda Magyari (Copenhagen, Denmark)
Guest: Nikolaos Grigoriadis (Thessaloniki, Greece)

Melinda Magyari hosts Paolo Preziosa as they delve into the significance of central vein sign and chronic active lesions in multiple sclerosis diagnosis and prognosis. They explore how these MRI biomarkers enhance diagnostic accuracy and predict disease progression, emphasizing their potential clinical relevance and the need for further research to optimize MS treatment strategies.

Moderator: Melinda Magyari (Copenhagen, Denmark)

Guest: Nikolaos Grigoriadis (Thessaloniki, Greece)

Follow Melinda Magyari and her guest Nikolaos Grigoriadis in the first MS episode of this month as they explore the Epstein-Barr Virus and its potential link to multiple sclerosis. They discuss how EBV might trigger or worsen MS, the challenges in confirming this connection, and implications for treatment and prevention. Other MS risk factors, such as genetics, environment, vitamin D levels, and lifestyle, are also covered.

Moderator: Anne Pavy-Le Traon (Toulouse, France)
Guests: Giovanna Calandra-Buonaura (Bologna, Italy) and Valeria Iodice (London, United Kingdom)

In this week’s podcast episode Anne Pavy-Le Traon hosts two guests, Giovanna Calandra Buonaura and Valeria Iodice, as they discuss a hot topic related to Phenoconversion in Pure Autonomic Failure (PAF). They highlight the natural history of PAF and the importance of recognising this disease as a possible prodromal/ premotor phase of other alpha synucleinopathies. They discuss novel clinical and multimodal biomarkers in early diagnosis of these disorders.

Moderator: Cristian Falup-Pecurariu (Brasov, Romania)
Guest: Valentina Leta (Milan, Italy)

In this episode, Cristian Falup-Pecurariu discusses with Valentina Leta the relationship between gastrointestinal dysfunction and movement disorders with a focus on Parkinson's disease. They explore the impact of gastrointestinal dysfunction as part of dysautonomia in people with Parkinson's disease, other neurodegenerative diseases, and the importance of identifying and managing these symptoms to improve their quality of life.

Moderator: Cristian Falup-Pecurariu (Brasov, Romania)
Guests: Alessandra Fanciulli (Innsbruck, Austria) and Roland Thijs (Heemstede, The Netherlands)
In this second episode of July, Cristian Falup-Pecurariu hosts Alessandra Fanciulli and Roland Thijs. They delve into the topic of Cardiovascular Autonomic Dysfunction and cover symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions like syncope and orthostatic hypotension, emphasizing their significance in neurodegenerative disorders and the importance of distinguishing these autonomic failures in clinical practice.

Moderator: Anne Pavy-Le Traon (Toulouse, France)
Guests: Diogo Carneiro (Coimbra, Portugal); Fabian Leys (Innsbruck, Austria)
In this episode, Anne Pavy-Le Traon talks with Diogo Carneiro and Fabian Leys about the Post-Covid Autonomic Dysfunction, a disease that appeared during the recent COVID-19 pandemics but is still present in a large number of individuals. They highlight the syndromic constellation of this entity which affects different body organs and the general principles of its management.

Release Date: 24.06.2024
Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland)
In this episode Barbara Tettenborn talks with Dr. Marian Galovic about acute symptomatic seizures, a frequent but commonly misunderstood topic. They highlight the impact of acute symptomatic seizures on outcomes and brain health, their implications for developing epilepsy and the resulting treatment considerations.

Moderator: Andrew Chan (Bern, Switzerland)

Guests: Barbara Kornek (Vienna, Austria) and Fredrik Sandesjo (Stockholm, Sweden)

Pediatric onset multiple sclerosis (POMS) is increasingly recognized as a non-benign condition which requires consequent disease modifying treatment. In this special episode Andrew Chan hosts Barbara Kornek and Fredrik Sandesjö. They discuss epidemiological, biological and clinical characteristics of POMS, and highlight early highly effective therapy in this vulnerable patient group and the treatment in POMS.

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Guests: Claudio Bassetti (Bern, Switzerland) and Elena Moro (Grenoble, France)

We are thrilled to announce a milestone celebration: the 100th episode of eanCast!

In this special episode, we are honoured to welcome two distinguished guests. The past president of EAN, Prof. Claudio Bassetti, who will share insights into the challenges faced and achievements accomplished during his tenure, along with exciting projects that have made a lasting impact. Additionally, we will be joined by the first female future president of EAN: Prof. Elena Moro, who will discuss her vision and plans for her upcoming presidency.

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Guest: Jutta Keller (Hamburg, Germany)

In this episode of eanCast and UEG Talks, host Prof. Barbara Tettenborn from the EAN and guest Prof. Jutta Keller from UEG discuss neuro-gastroenterology, focusing on the gut-brain axis and its implications for various gastrointestinal and neurological disorders. They explore the influence of the microbiome on gut function, the impact of diet on brain health, and strategies for managing gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease.

United European Gastroenterology (UEG) is a strategic partner of the Brain Health Mission (BHM). This episode is brought to you...