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A review of mononeuropathies involving the lower extremity, with Drs. Victor Bushlyar, William Signorile and Kevin Yan. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A discussion of the neurological complications of systemic cancer treatments, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Mary Barden. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. Further Reading: Taylor JW. Neurologic Complications of Conventional Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2023 Dec 1;29(6):1809-1826. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001358. PMID: 38085899. Wang N. Neurologic Complications of Cancer Immunotherapy. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2023 Dec 1;29(6):1827-1843. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001362. PMID: 38085900.

An overview of nonvasculitic vasculopathies as they relate to cerebrovascular disease, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Barbara Gordon-Kundu Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

An update on determination of death by neurological criteria, with Drs. Rachel Beekman and Jeremy Moeller. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. Further Reading: Greer DM, Kirschen MP, Lewis A, Gronseth GS, Rae-Grant A, Ashwal S, Babu MA, Bauer DF, Billinghurst L, Corey A, Partap S, Rubin MA, Shutter L, Takahashi C, Tasker RC, Varelas PN, Wijdicks E, Bennett A, Wessels SR, Halperin JJ. Pediatric and Adult Brain Death/Death by Neurologic Criteria Consensus Guideline: Report of the AAN Guidelines Subcommittee, AAP, CNS, and SCCM. Neurology. 2023 Oct 11:10.1212/WNL.0000000000207740. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000207740. Kitlen E, Kim N, Rubenstein A, Keenan C, Garcia G, Khosla A, Johnson J, Miller PE, Wira C, Greer D, Gilmore EJ, Beekman R. Development and validation of a novel score to predict brain death after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation. 2023 Nov;192:109955. doi: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2023.109955. 

A review of neuromyelitis optic spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein associated disease (MOGAD) with Drs. Kevin Yan and Aaron Bower.  Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. Further Reading: Costello F. Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2022 Aug 1;28(4):1131-1170. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001168. Erratum in: Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2022 Dec 1;28(6):1859. PMID: 35938660.  Longbrake E. Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein-Associated Disorders. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2022 Aug 1;28(4):1171-1193. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001127. PMID: 35938661; PMCID: PMC9523511. Banwell B, Bennett JL, Marignier R, et al. Diagnosis of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease: International MOGAD Panel proposed criteria. Lancet Neurol. 2023 Mar;22(3):268-282. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(22)00431-8. Epub 2023 Jan 24. PMID: 36706773.

A overview of some of the most common and important inflammatory polyneuropathies, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Kevin Wilson. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A discussion of one of the core neuromuscular diseases, myasthenia gravis, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Kevin Wilson. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A review of the selected mitochondrial diseases that affect the nervous system, with Drs. Aaron Bower and Jeremy Moeller. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. References 1. Davis RL, Liang C, Sue CM. Mitochondrial diseases. Handb Clin Neurol 2018;147:125-141. 2. Ng YS, Bindoff LA, Gorman GS, et al. Mitochondrial disease in adults: recent advances and future promise. Lancet Neurol 2021;20:573-584. 3. Orsucci D, Caldarazzo Ienco E, Rossi A, Siciliano G, Mancuso M. Mitochondrial Syndromes Revisited. J Clin Med 2021;10. 4. Buajitti E, Rosella LC, Zabzuni E, Young LT, Andreazza AC. Prevalence and health care costs of mitochondrial disease in Ontario, Canada: A population-based cohort study. PLoS One 2022;17:e0265744. 5. Tetsuka S, Ogawa T, Hashimoto R, Kato H. Clinical features, pathogenesis, and management of stroke-like episodes due to MELAS. Metab Brain Dis 2021;36:2181-2193. 6. Shemesh A, Margolin E. Kearns Sayre Syndrome. StatPearls. Treasure Island FL: © 2022, StatPearls Publishing LLC., 2022. 7. Davila-Siliezar P, Carter M, Milea D, Lee AG. Leber hereditary optic neuropathy: new and emerging therapies. Curr Opin Ophthalmol 2022;33:574-578. 8. Shemesh A, Sood G, Margolin E. Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). StatPearls. Treasure Island FL: © 2022, StatPearls Publishing LLC., 2022. 9. Velez-Bartolomei F, Lee C, Enns G. MERRF. In: Adam MP, Everman DB, Mirzaa GM, et al., eds. GeneReviews(®). Seattle WA: © 1993-2023, University of Washington, Seattle. GeneReviews is a registered trademark of the University of Washington, Seattle, 1993. 10. Hameed S, Tadi P. Myoclonic Epilepsy and Ragged Red Fibers. StatPearls. Treasure Island FL: © 2022, StatPearls Publishing LLC., 2022. 11. Hirano M, Carelli V, De Giorgio R, et al. Mitochondrial neurogastrointestinal encephalomyopathy (MNGIE): Position paper on diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by the MNGIE International Network. J Inherit Metab Dis 2021;44:376-387. 12. Rahman S, Copeland WC. POLG-related disorders and their neurological manifestations. Nat Rev Neurol 2019;15:40-52.

An overview of some common and important infections of the spinal cord and peripheral nervous system. With Drs. Aaron Bower, Harry Sutherland and Jeremy Moeller. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. References and Additional Reading: LoRusso S. Infections of the Peripheral Nervous System. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2021 Aug 1;27(4):921-942. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000000981.  Bhattacharyya S, Bradshaw MJ. Infections of the Spine and Spinal Cord. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2021 Aug 1;27(4):887-920. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001031.  Grill MF. Infectious Myelopathies. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2018 Apr;24(2, Spinal Cord Disorders):441-473. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000000597. 

An overview of headache syndromes associated with both high and low intracranial and CSF pressure, with Dr. Harry Sutherland and Christopher Gottschalk.    Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. References and Additional Reading Schievink WI. Spontaneous Spinal Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks and Intracranial Hypotension. JAMA. 2006;295(19):2286–2296. doi:10.1001/jama.295.19.2286 Dobrocky T, Grunder L, Breiding PS, et al. Assessing Spinal Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks in Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension With a Scoring System Based on Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings. JAMA Neurol. 2019 May 1;76(5):580-587. doi: 10.1001/jamaneurol.2018.4921.

An overview of language and speech with host Dr. Harry Sutherland and special guest Dr. Argye Hillis. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A review of commonly tested topics and other high yield areas in vascular neurology, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Adam Jasne. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.