eanCast: Weekly Neurology

Moderator: Mathilde Leonardi (Milan, Italy)

Guests: Sanja Gluscevic (Podgorica, Montenegro), Simone Salemme (Modena, Italy)

This episode explores how early-career neurologists can bridge science, policy, and society through advocacy—highlighting real examples of how EAN Brain Health Ambassadors are translating brain health into action both within and beyond clinical practice.

Becoming a certified Brain Health Ambassador through the EAN's Advocacy Training programme offers neurologists the chance to advance brain health by gaining the knowledge and practical skills needed to advocate effectively at local, national, and European levels. As part of the training, participants will ex...

Moderator: Alice Accorroni (Geneva, Switzerland)

Guests: James Teo (London, UK), Giuseppe Jurman (Trento, Italy)

In this special episode, Dr Alice Accorroni is joined by Professor James Teo and Professor Giuseppe Jurman to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence in neurology: They analyse the actual improvements provided by its adoption, the factors that are hindering this same adoption, especially in a clinical setting, the potential future landscape clinicians and data scientists will be facing and how neurologists' attitude can be oriented more favourably towards new AI solutions.

The Task Force on Artificial Intelligence in...

Moderator: Raphael Wurm (Vienna, Austria) Guest: Francisco Cardoso (Belo Horizonte, Brasil)

Artificial intelligence - hype or revolution? For this week’s special episode, Dr Raphael Wurm welcomes Prof. Cardoso, a movement disorder expert and busy clinician, to explain why he believes that human interaction and connection will remain the most important part of our profession.

The Task Force on Artifical Intelligence in Clinical Neurology is cordially inviting listeners to take our survey: Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Neurology Survey

Moderator: Roberta Balestrino (Milan, Italy) Guest: Nathalie Nasr (Poitiers, France) Join us as Dr Roberta Balestrino and Professor Nathalie Nasr takes us on a journey into the brain in space—uncovering the vascular challenges of microgravity, their impact on astronauts, and surprising lessons for our health here on Earth.

Moderator: Oxana Grosu (Chisinau, Moldova) Guest: Rolf-Detlef Treede (Mannheim, Germany)

Prof. Treede and Dr. Grosu discuss the new ICD-11 classification of chronic pain, highlighting its significance in recognizing chronic pain as a disease in its own right. The need for this classification, its impact on clinical practice, health policy, and research, as well as the complexities surrounding nociplastic pain are highlighted. The dialogue emphasises the importance of precise coding and documentation in improving patient care and treatment outcomes.

Moderator: Simone Vigneri (Bologna, Italy) Guest: Marshall Devor (Jerusalem, Israel)

This episode explores the complex clinical features and neurobiology of phantom limb pain, highlighting key mechanisms such as maladaptive plasticity, ectopic discharges, and cortical reorganization. Prof. Marshall Devor shares expert insights into current challenges and future directions in the management of this uniquely human neuropathic pain condition.

Moderator: Katarina Rukavina (Berlin, Germany) Guest: Keela Herr (Iowa City, USA)

How do we recognize and manage pain in people with dementia? In this episode of EAN Cast: Weekly Neurology, Katarina Rukavina hosts Keela Herr and they talk about the impact of pain on people living with dementia, strategies for its assessment and management, and how healthcare professionals can work together with family members and carers to ensure holistic care.

EAN moderator: Anna K. Szewczyk (Lublin, Poland) Guest:Grazia Devigili (Milan, Italy)

Anna K. Szewczyk and Grazia Devigili discuss Small fiber neuropathy (SFN), a broad group of conditions affecting small nerve fibers (Aδ or C). SFN is characterized by impaired pain and temperature sensation, as well as autonomic dysfunction. Its diagnosis and treatment are challenging, though recent findings on specific autoantibodies and ion channel polymorphisms offer new perspectives for understanding these forms and developing more targeted therapies.

Moderators and guests: Barbara Tettenborn (Bern, Switzerland) and Roberta Balestrino (Milan, Italy)

Barbara Tettenborn and Roberta Balestrino discuss the journey of the EAN e-learning platform, eanCampus. Launched in 2022, the platform has transformed neurology education by aligning with European Training Requirements for Neurology and offering comprehensive content for all levels of experience. Discover how interactive modules, gamification, and a commitment to high-quality, peer-reviewed material have made the eanCampus a vital resource for neurologists worldwide.

Moderator: Tobias Cronberg (Lund, Sweden) Guest: Andrea Rossetti (Lausanne, Switzerland)

In this episode, Cronberg speaks with Rossetti about the role of EEG in the neuro ICU, with a focus on prognostication and monitoring in critically ill patients. They explore clinical applications, organizational differences across countries, and the value—and limitations—of continuous EEG, spot EEG, and emerging AI tools.

Moderator: Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland) Guest: Federico Semeraro (Bologna, Italy) In this episode, Galovic speaks with Semeraro about how artificial intelligence is transforming cardiac arrest care and neuroprognostication. From retrospective studies to future clinical applications, they explore the potential and ethical challenges of integrating AI as a supportive team member in neurocritical care.

A video version of this episode is available on the eanCampus. In this episode, Vlad speaks with Mentor Gilhus and Mentee Szabó-Mathe about their experiences as a mentor-mentee pair in the EAN Mentorship Programme, reflecting on cultural differences, career transitions, and the value of cross-border professional support. Are you interested in joining the EAN Mentorship Programme? Mentors can apply all year long; Mentees can apply each year from July-September 15. If you would like to get some more insights, you can check out all our articles on the EAN Mentorship Programme.

EAN Moderator: Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria) Guest: Tobias Cronberg (Lund, Sweden)

In this episode, Cronberg joins Berger to discuss the evolving role of hypothermia in neurointensive care, particularly after cardiac arrest. Drawing from large clinical trials and real-world cases, they explore why hypothermia is falling out of favour and what this means for neurologists and emergency care.

Moderator: Roberta Balestrino (Milan, Italy) Guest: Richard Dodel (Essen, Germany)

A video version of this episode is available on the eanCampus. In this episode, Dodel joins Balestrino to explore the social and economic burden of neurological disorders, highlighting findings from the EAN-led COIN (Cost of Illness in Neurology) project. They discuss why diseases like headaches and multiple sclerosis carry some of the highest costs and what this means for healthcare systems across Europe.

Moderator: Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland) Guest: Max Hilz (Erlangen, Germany)

A video version of this episode is available on the eanCampus. In this episode, Galovic welcomes Hilz to discuss the science behind autogenic training, a self-guided relaxation technique rooted in neurophysiology. Hilz explains how it helps regulate autonomic function, reduce stress, and support patients with neurological and functional disorders.

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) Guest: Aviv Weinstein (Ariel, Israel)

A video version of this episode is available on the eanCampus. In this second July episode of eanCast, Tettenborn and Weinstein explore the cognitive and emotional impact of excessive smartphone and social media use—especially in children and adolescents. From memory and attention deficits to structural brain changes, the conversation offers insights into healthy digital habits and how to protect brain health across the lifespan.

Moderator: Yıldız Değirmenci (Istanbul, Türkiye) Guest: Amelia Hursey (Kent, United Kingdom)

A video version of this episode is available on the eanCampus.

In this episode, Değirmenci speaks with Amelia Hursey, Strategic Director of Parkinson’s Europe, about why patient voices matter in research, advocacy, and care. Together, they explore how clinicians and communities can better support people living with Parkinson’s.

Moderator: Alessandro Tessitore (Naples, Italy) Guest: Francesca Morgante (London, United Kingdom)

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. eanCampus access for Associate Members: If you are a member of a National Neurological Society in Europe, you are most likely already an Associate Member of the EAN and have an...

Moderator: Alice Accorroni (Geneva, Switzerland) Guest: Jana Midelfart-Hoff (Bergen, Norway) Guest: Andrea Fiorillo (Naples, Italy)

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.

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Moderator: Nina Vashchenko (EAN Liaison Officer) Guest: Paul Boon (EAN Past President) Guest: Alice Accorroni (EAN RRFS Representative to the Board)

In this episode of eanCast Vashchenko, Boon and Accorroni discuss evidence-based strategies to prevent physician burnout — both individually and institutionally. Accoroni and Boon, share insights from both early-career and leadership perspectives on promoting wellbeing in neurology.

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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 me

Moderator: Alicia González Martinez (Madrid, Span)
Guests: Süreyya Melike Toparlak (Oxford, United Kingdom), Antonio Toscano (Messina, Italy)

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 chal...

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 sy

Moderator: Alice Accorroni (Geneva, Switzerland)
Guests: Margarita Grneva (Ljubljana, Slovenia), Marianne de Visser (Beets, The Netherlands)

In this episode, Accorroni, Grneva, and de Visser explore the impact of burnout in neurology through real-life stories and personal insights. They discuss how burnout affects professionals at every career stage, explore key contributing factors such as excessive workload and gender inequality...

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 neurologic

Moderator: Giovanni di Liberto (Lausanne, Switzerland)
Guests: David Gurrea Salas (Windisch, Switzerland), Luca Cuffaro (Milano, Italy)

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 cl...

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

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...

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 fr

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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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

Moderator: Gianmarco Abbadessa (Naples, Italy)

Guest: Heinz Wiendl (Muenster, Germany)

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...

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 Tu

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...

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 w

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...

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 diso

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.

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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...

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.

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EAN moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) Guest: Tony Marson (Liverpool, UK) In this special episode, Tettenborn and Marson discuss sodium valproate treatment for epilepsy, focusing on its use in men. They try to deemphasize the potenti

EAN moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Guest: Tony Marson (Liverpool, UK)

In this special episode, Tettenborn and Marson discuss sodium valproate treatment for epilepsy, focusing on its use in men. They try to deemphasize the potential risks of reduced fertility and the lately published potential neurodevelopmental effects on children born to men taking the drug, while also...

Moderator: Gudrun Gröppel​ (Linz, Austria) Guests: Dana Craiu​ (Bucharest, Romania), Thomas Berger​ (Vienna, Austria) This episode explores the challenges and solutions in transitioning young neurology patients from pediatric to adult care. Gröppel, Cra

Moderator: Gudrun Gröppel​ (Linz, Austria)

Guests: Dana Craiu​ (Bucharest, Romania), Thomas Berger​ (Vienna, Austria)

This episode explores the challenges and solutions in transitioning young neurology patients from pediatric to adult care. Gröppel, Craiu and Berger discuss the importance of patient education, parental involvement, and collaborative efforts between pediatric and adult neurologists to ensure a smooth transition.

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Moderator: Leena Haataja (Helsinki, Finland) Guests: Silja Kosola (Helsinki, Finland), Liisa Lehtonen (Turku, Finland) In the third March episode Haataja, Kosola and Lehtonen focus on evidence-based antenatal and neonatal care practices to protect the b

Moderator: Leena Haataja (Helsinki, Finland)

Guests: Silja Kosola (Helsinki, Finland), Liisa Lehtonen (Turku, Finland)

In the third March episode Haataja, Kosola and Lehtonen focus on evidence-based antenatal and neonatal care practices to protect the brains and later outcomes of newborn infants. Furthermore, the phenomena and effects of excessive internet use, sleep deprivation and loneliness among school aged children and adolescents...

Moderator: Elena Moro (Grenoble, France) Guest: Paul Boon​ (Gent, Belgium) This special episode of eanCast explores the Brain Health Roadmap Paper initiated by the European Academy of Neurology, highlighting its goals to advance brain health through rese

Moderator: Elena Moro (Grenoble, France)

Guest: Paul Boon​ (Gent, Belgium)

This special episode of eanCast explores the Brain Health Roadmap Paper initiated by the European Academy of Neurology, highlighting its goals to advance brain health through research, education, policy initiatives, and public awareness. Prof. Moro (EAN President) and lead author, Prof. Boon (EAN Past President & BHM Co-Chair) discuss the...

Moderator: Justyna Paprocka (Katowice, Poland) Guests: Laurent Servais (Oxford, UK), Michelangelo Mancuso (Pisa, Italy) In this first March episode, Paprocka, Mancuso, and Servais explore groundbreaking advancements in treating rare neurological disorde

Moderator: Justyna Paprocka (Katowice, Poland)

Guests: Laurent Servais (Oxford, UK), Michelangelo Mancuso (Pisa, Italy)

In this first March episode, Paprocka, Mancuso, and Servais explore groundbreaking advancements in treating rare neurological disorders, focusing on paediatric and adolescent neurology. They discuss the role of gene therapy, emerging treatment strategies for neuromuscular disorders, and the evolving challenges of transitioning care from paediatric to adult neurology.

Moderator: Andreu Vilaseca (Rochester, USA) Guest: Barbara Willekens (Edegem, Belgium) and Ilka Kleffner (Bochum, Germany) For the last February episode join Vilaseca, Willekens and Kleffner as they explore the complexities of Susac syndrome, a rare neu

Moderator: Andreu Vilaseca (Rochester, USA)

Guest: Barbara Willekens (Edegem, Belgium) and Ilka Kleffner (Bochum, Germany)

For the last February episode join Vilaseca, Willekens and Kleffner as they explore the complexities of Susac syndrome, a rare neuroimmunological disorder, through insightful case discussions and expert opinions. They discuss its diagnosis, pathophysiology, and the latest approaches to treatment.

Moderator: Yıldız Değirmenci (Istanbul, Türkiye) Guest: Natalia Szejko (Warsaw, Poland) In this episode Yıldız Değirmenci interviews Natalia Szejko about the controversial topic of cannabis-based medicine (CBM) in neurology. Değirmenci and Szejko raise a

Moderator: Yıldız Değirmenci (Istanbul, Türkiye)

Guest: Natalia Szejko (Warsaw, Poland)

In this episode Yıldız Değirmenci interviews Natalia Szejko about the controversial topic of cannabis-based medicine (CBM) in neurology.Değirmenci and Szejko raise awareness and resolve some important misconceptions, as questions about CBM are frequently asked by patients.

Moderator: João Moura (Porto, Portugal) Guest: Jeroen Kerstens (Edegem, Belgium) In this episode João Moura and Jeroen Kerstens focus on autoinflammatory syndromes. They discuss how to diagnose them and how they differ from autoimmune disorders, highlig

Moderator: João Moura (Porto, Portugal)

Guest: Jeroen Kerstens (Edegem, Belgium)

In this episode João Moura and Jeroen Kerstens focus on autoinflammatory syndromes. They discuss how to diagnose them and how they differ from autoimmune disorders, highlighting that autoinflammatory syndromes often present neurological features, and targeted treatment may prevent irreversible organ damage. Please find the article ment...

EAN moderator: Maria Pia Giannoccaro (Bologna, Italy) Guests: Alberto Vogrig (Udine, Italy), Maarten Titulaer (Rotterdam, The Netherlands) In this first episode of the Neuroimmunology series, Maria Pia Giannoccaro talks with Alberto Vogrig and Maarten T

EAN moderator: Maria Pia Giannoccaro (Bologna, Italy)

Guests: Alberto Vogrig (Udine, Italy), Maarten Titulaer (Rotterdam, The Netherlands)

In this first episode of the Neuroimmunology series, Maria Pia Giannoccaro talks with Alberto Vogrig and Maarten Titulaer about the current approach to diagnosis, acute treatment and long-term management of autoimmune encephalitis.

Moderator: Prof. José Ferro (Lisbon, Portugal) Guests: Saša Filipović (Belgrade, Serbia), Charlotte Lens (Leuven, Belgium) In this episode, first, join Ferro and Filipović as they discuss updated consensus recommendations from the COVID Task Force on ma

Moderator: Prof. José Ferro (Lisbon, Portugal)

Guests: Saša Filipović (Belgrade, Serbia), Charlotte Lens (Leuven, Belgium) 

In this episode, first, join Ferro and Filipović as they discuss updated consensus recommendations from the COVID Task Force on managing chronic neurological conditions during and after COVID-19, covering treatment strategies, vaccination guidance, and approaches to long COVID care. Then, join Ferro and Lens...

Moderator: Luca Sebastianelli (Vipiteno, Italy) Guest: Olli Tenovuo (Turku, Finland) In this episode Luca Sebastianelli and Olli Tenovuo discuss the many factors that influence the recovery and thus outcome after a TBI, including the use of available as

Moderator: Luca Sebastianelli (Vipiteno, Italy)

Guest: Olli Tenovuo (Turku, Finland)

In this episode Luca Sebastianelli and Olli Tenovuo discuss the many factors that influence the recovery and thus outcome after a TBI, including the use of available assessment tools.

EAN Moderator: Jana Midelfart Hoff (Bergen, Norway) Guest: Marte Roa Syversen (Drammen, Norway) In this week’s episode Jana Midelfart Hoff and Marte Roa Syversen discuss what happens in the brain when a calm 10-year-old evolves into an emotional volcan

EAN Moderator: Jana Midelfart Hoff (Bergen, Norway)

Guest: Marte Roa Syversen (Drammen, Norway)

In this week’s episode Jana Midelfart Hoff and Marte Roa Syversen discuss what happens in the brain when a calm 10-year-old evolves into an emotional volcano of thirteen. They explore the structural changes in the brain and their effect when going from...

EAN moderator: Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria) Guest: Gereon Fink (Cologne, Germany) In this first eanCast episode of 2025, Thomas Berger and Gereon Fink discuss how dramatically Neurology has changed due to fundamental breakthroughs in understanding th

EAN moderator:  Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria)

Guest: Gereon Fink (Cologne, Germany)

In this first eanCast episode of 2025, Thomas Berger and Gereon Fink discuss how dramatically Neurology has changed due to fundamental breakthroughs in understanding the pathophysiology and pathomechanisms of neurological disorders, enabling the development of specific novel treatments, eventually resulting in personalized approaches. Thomas Berger and Gereon Fink reflect upon h...

Moderator: Francesco Pasini (Milano, Italy) Cianán Russell (Brussels, Belgium) In this last episode of the year, Francesco Pasini and Cianán Russel talk about inclusive communication with sexual and gender minorities in Neurology. The topics discussed i

Moderator: Francesco Pasini (Milano, Italy)

Cianán Russell (Brussels, Belgium) 

In this last episode of the year, Francesco Pasini and Cianán Russel talk about inclusive communication with sexual and gender minorities in Neurology. The topics discussed include the stigma experienced by the LGBTI population in healthcare, some suggestions for inclusive communication with patients, and reflections on the ne...

Moderator: Vanessa Carvalho (Lisbon, Portugal) Guest: Angelo Antonini (Padua, Italy) This week Vanessa Carvalho hosts expert Angelo Antonini as they review not only prevalence but also sex and gender differences in response to treatment, and the treatme

Moderator: Vanessa Carvalho (Lisbon, Portugal) 

Guest: Angelo Antonini (Padua, Italy)

This week Vanessa Carvalho hosts expert Angelo Antonini as they review not only prevalence but also sex and gender differences in response to treatment, and the treatment of specific populations such as pregnant women. They also approach the bias in enrollment of women living with PD in clinical t...

Moderator: Luca Cuffaro (Milano, Italy) Guest: Julie Novakova Martinkova (Prague, Czechia) In this episode, Dr. Luca Cuffaro and Dr. Julie Novakova Martinkova discuss sex and gender differences in Alzheimer's disease. Topics discussed include difference

Moderator: Luca Cuffaro (Milano, Italy)

Guest: Julie Novakova Martinkova (Prague, Czechia) 

In this episode, Dr. Luca Cuffaro and Dr. Julie Novakova Martinkova discuss sex and gender differences in Alzheimer's disease. Topics discussed include differences in Alzheimer's disease epidemiology, progression, biomarkers, clinical trials, and prospective treatments, with a special focus on their potential biological mechanisms. Please find suggested further reading on this e...

Moderator: Alice Accorroni (Geneva, Switzerland) Guest: Marianne de Visser (Amsterdam, Netherlands) In this week’s episode Alice Accorroni and Marianne de Visser discuss the multifaceted impact of gender on career trajectories in neurology, examining men

Moderator: Alice Accorroni (Geneva, Switzerland)

Guest: Marianne de Visser (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

In this week’s episode Alice Accorroni and Marianne de Visser discuss the multifaceted impact of gender on career trajectories in neurology, examining mentorship dynamics and the intersectionality of gender with ethnicity and socioeconomic background. They discuss the importance of support networks, education, and fostering a gender-sensitive culture. Highlighting the...

Ean Moderator: Anja Sander (Vienna, Austria) Guest: Peter Dedeken (Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium) Guest: Vanessa Carvalho (Lisbon, Portugal) This week we are happy to share an episode about the EAN Leadership Programme. EAN Executive Director, Anja Sande

Ean Moderator: Anja Sander (Vienna, Austria)

Guest: Peter Dedeken (Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium)

Guest: Vanessa Carvalho (Lisbon, Portugal)

This week we are happy to share an episode about the EAN Leadership Programme. EAN Executive Director, Anja Sander, hosts two participants of the current round of the Leadership Programme: Peter Dedeken and Vanessa Carvalho. They share their motivation, learnings and benefits...

Moderator: Bernhard J. Steinhoff (Kehl-Kork, Germany) Guest: Jakob Christensen (Aarhus, Denmark) In this last November episode Bernhard Steinhoff and Jakob Christensen give an update on new data concerning the risk of the offspring of male patients unde

Moderator: Bernhard J. Steinhoff (Kehl-Kork, Germany)

Guest: Jakob Christensen (Aarhus, Denmark)

In this last November episode Bernhard Steinhoff and Jakob Christensen give an update on new data concerning the risk of the offspring of male patients under antiseizure medications. They discuss that the warnings of the EMA about autism spectrum disorders and cognitive impairment that raised major concern...

Moderator: Bernhard J. Steinhoff (Kehl-Kork, Germany) Guest: Jakob Christensen (Aarhus, Denmark) This week Bernhard Steinhoff talks with Jakob Christensen about the latest news on the risk of antiseizure medications in pregnancy and beyond. They mention

Moderator: Bernhard J. Steinhoff (Kehl-Kork, Germany)

Guest: Jakob Christensen (Aarhus, Denmark)

This week Bernhard Steinhoff talks with Jakob Christensen about the latest news on the risk of antiseizure medications in pregnancy and beyond. They mention new data on teratogenicity and the increased probability of autism spectrum disorders and cognitive impairment of the offspring.

Moderator: Bernhard J. Steinhoff (Kehl-Kork, Germany) Guest: Kristl Vonck (Gent, Belgium) In this episode, Bernhard Steinhoff speaks with expert Kristl Vonck on the latest advancements in neurostimulation therapies for epilepsy. They explore how innovatio

Moderator: Bernhard J. Steinhoff (Kehl-Kork, Germany)

Guest: Kristl Vonck (Gent, Belgium)

In this episode, Bernhard Steinhoff speaks with expert Kristl Vonck on the latest advancements in neurostimulation therapies for epilepsy. They explore how innovations in vagus nerve and deep brain stimulation are enhancing personalized treatment approaches, offering new hope for epilepsy patients resistant to traditional therapies.

Moderator: Bernhard J. Steinhoff (Kehl-Kork, Germany) Guest: Andreas Schulze-Bonhage (Freiburg, Germany) In this episode Bernhard J. Steinhoff and Andreas Schulze-Bonhage discuss the new fascinating perspectives and possibilities of EEG technologies that

Moderator: Bernhard J. Steinhoff (Kehl-Kork, Germany)

Guest: Andreas Schulze-Bonhage (Freiburg, Germany)

In this episode Bernhard J. Steinhoff and Andreas Schulze-Bonhage discuss the new fascinating perspectives and possibilities of EEG technologies that allow high-class long and ultra-long recordings. Schulze-Bonhage shares these new developments of a method still uniquely important for epileptologists.

Moderator: Theodoros M. Mavridis (Dublin, Ireland) Guest: Messoud Ashina (Glostrup, Denmark) In this episode Theodoros M. Mavridis and Messoud Ashina delve into the findings of the Phase 2 HOPE clinical trial, which assesses the efficacy and safety of Lu

Moderator: Theodoros M. Mavridis (Dublin, Ireland)

Guest: Messoud Ashina (Glostrup, Denmark)

In this episode Theodoros M. Mavridis and Messoud Ashina delve into the findings of the Phase 2 HOPE clinical trial, which assesses the efficacy and safety of Lu AG09222, a monoclonal antibody that targets the PACAP pathway. They explore the potential of this innovative treatment for migraine...

Moderator: Roland Wiest (Bern, Switzerland) Guest: Randolf Klingebiel (Bielefeld, Germany) In this episode, Roland Wiest and Randolf Klingebiel explore rare causes of myelopathy, a challenging condition due to its infrequent occurrence and diverse origin

Moderator: Roland Wiest (Bern, Switzerland)

Guest: Randolf Klingebiel (Bielefeld, Germany)

In this episode, Roland Wiest and Randolf Klingebiel explore rare causes of myelopathy, a challenging condition due to its infrequent occurrence and diverse origins. They discuss the diagnostic workup, imaging protocols, and differential diagnoses, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between neurologists and neuroradiologists in managing these complex cases.

Moderator: Raphael Wurm (Vienna, Austria) Guest: Majda Thurnher (Vienna, Austria) For this episode, Raphaela Wurm welcomes Majda Thurnher to dive into the challenges and joys of diagnosing spinal cord ischemia as they explore MRI protocols, key imaging f

Moderator: Raphael Wurm (Vienna, Austria)

Guest: Majda Thurnher (Vienna, Austria)

For this episode, Raphaela Wurm welcomes Majda Thurnher to dive into the challenges and joys of diagnosing spinal cord ischemia as theyexplore MRI protocols, key imaging findings, and the impact of diffusion-weighted imaging.

Moderator: Raphael Wurm (Vienna, Austria) Guest: Dr. Wolfgang Marik (Vienna, Austria) In this episode, Raphael Wurm and Wolfgang Marik explore key neuroimaging techniques for the spine, focusing on when to use CT, MRI, myelography, and spinal arteriogr

Moderator: Raphael Wurm (Vienna, Austria)

Guest: Dr. Wolfgang Marik (Vienna, Austria)

In this episode, Raphael Wurm and Wolfgang Marik explore key neuroimaging techniques for the spine, focusing on when to use CT, MRI, myelography, and spinal arteriography. They discuss how to choose the right technology and address common challenges that can be avoided with proper indications.

EAN moderator: Youssuf Saleh (Oxford, United Kingdom) Guest: Sebastiaan Engelborghs (Brussel, Belgium) In this episode Youssuf Saleh and Sebastiaan Engelborghs discuss dementia prevention, with particular reference to the recently published lancet commis

EAN moderator: Youssuf Saleh (Oxford, United Kingdom)

Guest: Sebastiaan Engelborghs (Brussel, Belgium)

In this episode Youssuf Saleh and Sebastiaan Engelborghs discuss dementia prevention, with particular reference to the recently published lancet commission report on dementia prevention, intervention and care. Key areas of discussion include what those risks are, how they can be mitigated and what adaptations the field of neurology and public health...

EAN moderator: Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland) Guest: Michel van Putten (Enschede, The Netherlands) In this episode, Marian Galovic talks with Prof. Michel van Putten about the effects of cardiac arrest on the brain. They highlight the role of EEG

EAN moderator: Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland)

Guest: Michel van Putten (Enschede, The Netherlands) 

In this episode, Marian Galovic talks with Prof. Michel van Putten about the effects of cardiac arrest on the brain. They highlight the role of EEG in assessing long-term prognosis following cardiac arrest and discuss the treatment of rhythmic or periodic EEG patterns. Duration: 00:28:33

Moderator: Federica Agosta (Milan, Italy) Guest: Philip van Damme (Leuven, Belgium) In this week’s episodes Federica Agosta hosts Philip van Damme as they discuss the new EAN Guideline on the Management of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Find more informa

Moderator: Federica Agosta (Milan, Italy)

Guest: Philip van Damme (Leuven, Belgium) 

In this week’s episodes Federica Agosta hosts Philip van Damme as they discuss the new EAN Guideline on the Management of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Find more information here.

EAN moderator: Youssuf Saleh (Oxford, United Kingdom) Guest: Thanh Doan (Trondheim, Norway) For this episodes Youssuf Saleh is joined by Thanh Doan as they discuss the role of brain circuits in neuroscience and how they can be used to advance both our un

EAN moderator: Youssuf Saleh (Oxford, United Kingdom)

Guest: Thanh Doan (Trondheim, Norway)

For this episodes Youssuf Saleh is joined by Thanh Doan as they discuss the role of brain circuits in neuroscience and how they can be used to advance both our understanding of disease and lay foundations for circuit-based treatments including...

EAN Moderator: Melinda Magyari (Copenhagen, Denmark) Special Moderator: Brett Drummond (Melbourne, Australia) Guest: Susana Otero (Barcelona, Spain) In this episode eanCast: Weekly Neurology is joined by The ECTRIMS Podcast. Hosts Melinda Magyari and Br

EAN Moderator: Melinda Magyari (Copenhagen, Denmark)

Special Moderator: Brett Drummond (Melbourne, Australia)

Guest: Susana Otero (Barcelona, Spain)

In this episode eanCast: Weekly Neurology is joined by The ECTRIMS Podcast. Hosts Melinda Magyari and Brett Drummond talk about the ECTRIMS-EAN Vaccination Consensus Statement with lead author Susana Otero. Find the full article here.

Moderator: Melinda Magyari (Copenhagen, Denmark) Guest: Celia Oreja-Guevara (Madrid, Spain) In this last August episode Melinda Magyari hosts Celia Oreja-Guevara as they explore the impact of MS on women's fertility, the shift in advice regarding pregnan

Moderator: Melinda Magyari (Copenhagen, Denmark)

Guest: Celia Oreja-Guevara (Madrid, Spain)

In this last August episode Melinda Magyari hosts Celia Oreja-Guevara as they explore the impact of MS on women's fertility, the shift in advice regarding pregnancy, and how pregnancy affects MS activity. They also discuss the importance of consulting a neurologist, considerations for artificial reproduction techniques, and recommendations for...

Moderator: Melinda Magyari (Copenhagen, Denmark) Guest: Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria) Melinda Magyari and her guest Thomas Berger talk about how aging affects MS progression and management, focusing on immunosenescence's impact on the immune response

Moderator: Melinda Magyari (Copenhagen, Denmark)

Guest: Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria)

Melinda Magyari and her guest Thomas Berger talk about how aging affects MS progression and management, focusing on immunosenescence's impact on the immune response and DMT effectiveness. They cover the rise of comorbidities in older MS patients, the challenges of using DMTs over age 55, the lack of clinical trials for this...

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 a

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...

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

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...

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 I

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 recog...

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 o

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...

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. The

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...

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 disea

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...

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 misunde

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

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 g...

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 ho

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...

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, foc

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...

Moderator: Alicia Gonzalez (Madrid, Spain) Guest: Christian Lampl (Linz, Austria) This last May episode features Alicia González Martínez and her guest Prof. Christian Lampl as they discuss organising headache care, focusing on increasing access and offe

Moderator: Alicia Gonzalez (Madrid, Spain)

Guest: Christian Lampl (Linz, Austria)

This last May episode features Alicia González Martínez and her guest Prof. Christian Lampl as they discuss organising headache care, focusing on increasing access and offering value-based healthcare. They delve into strategies to improve the delivery, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of headache management, aiming to enhance pati...

Moderator: Daniele Martinelli (Pavia, Italy) Guest: Raquel Gil-Gouveia (Oeiras, Portugal) Guest: Antoinette Maassen van den Brink (Rotterdam, The Netherlands) Join us in this episode as Daniele Martinelli engages in a dialogue with esteemed experts, Prof.

Moderator: Daniele Martinelli (Pavia, Italy)

Guest: Raquel Gil-Gouveia (Oeiras, Portugal)

Guest: Antoinette Maassen van den Brink (Rotterdam, The Netherlands)

Join us in this episode as Daniele Martinelli engages in a dialogue with esteemed experts, Prof. Antoinette Maassen van den Brink and Dr. Raquel Gil-Gouveia.

They delve into animal models—our window into the brain’s hidden mech...

Moderator: Anna Gryglas-Dworak (Wroclaw, Poland) Guest: Dimos-Dimitrios Mitsikostas (Athens, Greece) This podcast episode presents the current guidelines of the European Headache Federation (published in 2021, updated in 2022) and the American Headache So

Moderator: Anna Gryglas-Dworak (Wroclaw, Poland)

Guest: Dimos-Dimitrios Mitsikostas (Athens, Greece)

This podcast episode presents the current guidelines of the European Headache Federation (published in 2021, updated in 2022) and the American Headache Society (2024) on migraine treatment. Acute and preventive as well as new and old options are discussed.

Moderator: Bianca Raffaelli (Berlin, Germany) Guest: Messoud Ashina (Copenhagen, Denmark) Guest: Cristina Tassorelli (Pavia, Italy) In this episode, Bianca Raffaelli hosts experts Messoud Ashina and Cristina Tassorelli on how to navigate the newly enriche

Moderator: Bianca Raffaelli (Berlin, Germany)

Guest: Messoud Ashina (Copenhagen, Denmark)

Guest: Cristina Tassorelli (Pavia, Italy)

In this episode, Bianca Raffaelli hosts experts Messoud Ashina and Cristina Tassorelli on how to navigate the newly enriched therapeutic armamentarium of migraine with disease-specific drugs for the prevention and the acute treatment of attacks. They delve into the questions how, when, where, who...

Moderator: Giovanni Palermo (Pisa, Italy) Guest: Sterre van der Veen (Groningen, The Netherlands) In this episode, Giovanni Palermo and Sterre van der Veen explore the myoclonus phenomenon from its semiology to treatment, while dissecting the complexity o

Moderator: Giovanni Palermo (Pisa, Italy)

Guest: Sterre van der Veen (Groningen, The Netherlands)

In this episode, Giovanni Palermo and Sterre van der Veen explore the myoclonus phenomenon from its semiology to treatment, while dissecting the complexity of classification systems aimed at recognising its nature and determining its underlying causes.

In this episode Iva Stankovic hosts Alessio Di Fonzo to discuss how to diagnose chorea and how to approach differential diagnosis to entangle the etiology of chorea.

In this episode Iva Stankovic hosts Alessio Di Fonzo to discuss how to diagnose chorea and how to approach differential diagnosis to entangle the etiology of chorea.

Moderator: Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey) Guest: Vladimira Vuletic (Rijeka, Croatia) In this episode Yildiz Degirmenci and Vladimira Vuletic cover the approach to dystonia emergencies. Dystonia, marked by muscle contractions and abnormal movements

Moderator: Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)

Guest: Vladimira Vuletic (Rijeka, Croatia)

In this episode Yildiz Degirmenci and Vladimira Vuletic cover the approach to dystonia emergencies. Dystonia, marked by muscle contractions and abnormal movements, can be triggered by medications like antipsychotics. Management includes stopping triggering drugs and using medications like diphenhydramine. Status dystonicus, a severe form, requires intensive care with oxygen or ventilation. Primary and...

Moderator: Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey) Guest: Christos Ganos (Berlin, Germany) Yildiz Degirmenci hosts a discussion with Christos Ganos, a movement disorder specialist, about ticks and Tourette syndrome. They delve into the definition of ticks,

Moderator: Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)

Guest: Christos Ganos (Berlin, Germany)

Yildiz Degirmenci hosts a discussion with Christos Ganos, a movement disorder specialist, about ticks and Tourette syndrome. They delve into the definition of ticks, discuss diagnostic criteria, and differentiate between primary and functional tic disorders. The conversation also covers treatment options, including psychoeducation, psychological interventions like cognitive behavioral therapy, pharmacological treatments...

Moderator: Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, The Netherlands) Guest: Marina Tüzün (Bern, Switzerland) Rolf Fronczek and Marina Tüzün discuss the Burden of Sleep Disorders Project, targeting daytime sleepiness and insomnia across Europe. They emphasize primary care

Moderator: Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, The Netherlands)

Guest: Marina Tüzün (Bern, Switzerland)

Rolf Fronczek and Marina Tüzün discuss the Burden of Sleep Disorders Project, targeting daytime sleepiness and insomnia across Europe. They emphasize primary care collaboration for effective management, including patient perspectives and long-term follow-ups. Dr. Tüzün's personal interest in sleep research drives her...

Moderator: Francesco Di Lorenco (Rome, Italy) Guest: Dag Aarsland (London, United Kingdom) Francesco Di Lorenco and Prof. Dag Aarsland discuss managing behavioral symptoms in dementia, highlighting the burden on patients and families. They stress the im

Moderator: Francesco Di Lorenco (Rome, Italy)

Guest: Dag Aarsland (London, United Kingdom)

Francesco Di Lorenco and Prof. Dag Aarsland discuss managing behavioral symptoms in dementia, highlighting the burden on patients and families. They stress the importance of timely treatment and challenges in diagnosis. They mention brexpiprazole's FDA approval for Alzheimer's agitation and the need for careful monitoring. Early detection...

Moderator: Massimo Filippi (Milan, Italy) Guest: Federica Agosta (Milan, Italy) In this week’s episode Prof. Massimo Filippi and Prof. Federica Agosta discuss frontotemporal dementia (FTD) emphasizing the role of neuroimaging (MRI and FDG PET) in early

Moderator: Massimo Filippi (Milan, Italy)

Guest: Federica Agosta (Milan, Italy)

In this week’s episode Prof. Massimo Filippi and Prof. Federica Agosta discuss frontotemporal dementia (FTD) emphasizing the role of neuroimaging (MRI and FDG PET) in early diagnosis. They highlight MRI for identifying crucial patterns and FDG PET for detecting metabolic changes. Early detection is crucial for future trea...

Moderator: Youssuf Saleh (Oxford, United Kingdom) Guest: Sebastiaan Engelborghs (Brussel, Belgium) Youssuf Saleh interviews Prof. Sebastiaan Engelborghs on Alzheimer's biomarkers, focusing on amyloid and tau. They discuss diagnostic challenges, the need f

Moderator: Youssuf Saleh (Oxford, United Kingdom)

Guest: Sebastiaan Engelborghs (Brussel, Belgium)

Youssuf Saleh interviews Prof. Sebastiaan Engelborghs on Alzheimer's biomarkers, focusing on amyloid and tau. They discuss diagnostic challenges, the need for prognostic markers, and potential serum markers like neurofilament light. Engelborghs highlights Alzheimer's complexity and the role of omics studies in patient subpopulations. The interview concludes with optimism for blood-based biomarkers revolutionizing...

Moderator: Svetlana Tomic (Osijek, Croatia) Guest: Veronica Cabreira (Edinburgh, United Kingdom) In this episode of eanCast, Prof. Svetlana Tomic and Dr. Veronica Cabreira delve into the definition functional cognitive impairment. This disorder, affecting

Moderator: Svetlana Tomic (Osijek, Croatia)

Guest: Veronica Cabreira (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)

In this episode of eanCast, Prof. Svetlana Tomic and Dr. Veronica Cabreira delve into the definition functional cognitive impairment. This disorder, affecting a significant number of patients at memory clinics, is marked by severe attention and concentration issues, and excessive self-monitoring of cognitive performance. Diagnosis hinges on cognitive symptoms, distress, and in...

Moderator: Federica Montagnese (Munich, Germany) Guest: John Vissing (Copenhagen, Denmark) In this week's episode, Federica Montagnese hosts Professor John Vissing as they delve into the intricate world of diagnosing muscular dystrophies. The discussion

Moderator: Federica Montagnese (Munich, Germany)

Guest: John Vissing (Copenhagen, Denmark)

In this week's episode, Federica Montagnese hosts Professor John Vissing as they delve into the intricate world of diagnosing muscular dystrophies. The discussion revolves around the crucial role of neuromuscular examinations and the significance of medical history, including school performance. Specific signs like myotonia and facial signs are explored, alongside the evolving...

Moderator: Gabriele Siciliano (Pisa, Italy) Guest: Antonio Toscano (Messina, Italy) Prof. Antonio Toscano is hosted by Prof. Gabriele Siciliano as he emphasizes the enduring significance of muscle biopsy in diagnosing neuromuscular disorders, particularl

Moderator: Gabriele Siciliano (Pisa, Italy)

Guest: Antonio Toscano (Messina, Italy)

Prof. Antonio Toscano is hosted by Prof. Gabriele Siciliano as he emphasizes the enduring significance of muscle biopsy in diagnosing neuromuscular disorders, particularly in cases of progressive muscle weakness. The episode stresses the need for a comprehensive diagnostic strategy, combining genetic testing with muscle biopsy, guided by clinical and imaging assessments. Overall...

Moderator: Gabriele Siciliano (Pisa, Italy) Guest: Tiziana Mongini (Torino, Italy) In this episode, Prof. Gabriele Siciliano and Prof. Tiziana Mongini discuss a recent paper on Bag3 gene mutations linked to neurogenic distal muscle atrophy. They explore

Moderator: Gabriele Siciliano (Pisa, Italy)

Guest: Tiziana Mongini (Torino, Italy)

In this episode, Prof. Gabriele Siciliano and Prof. Tiziana Mongini discuss a recent paper on Bag3 gene mutations linked to neurogenic distal muscle atrophy. They explore the evolving understanding of muscle dystrophies, the importance of genetic and molecular aspects, and challenges in diagnosis. Mongini underscores the significance of ancillary...

Moderator: Federica Montagnese (Munich, Germany) Guest: Magda Mroczek (Basel, Switzerland) In this podcast, Dr. Federica Montagnese interviews Dr. Magdalena Mroczek about gene mutations and variants in neuromuscular disorders, with a focus on muscular dys

Moderator: Federica Montagnese (Munich, Germany)

Guest: Magda Mroczek (Basel, Switzerland)

In this podcast, Dr. Federica Montagnese interviews Dr. Magdalena Mroczek about gene mutations and variants in neuromuscular disorders, with a focus on muscular dystrophies. They discuss the impact of advanced technologies on genetic testing, highlighting the importance of clinical data and collaboration between clinicians and geneticists. The conversation touches on challenges...

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St.Gallen, Switzerland) Guest: Matthias Endres (Berlin, Germany) In this episode, Barbara Tettenborn interviews Professor Matthias Endres, professor and chair of Neurology at the Charité Hospital in Berlin. The conversatio

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St.Gallen, Switzerland)

Guest: Matthias Endres (Berlin, Germany)

In this episode, Barbara Tettenborn interviews Professor Matthias Endres, professor and chair of Neurology at the Charité Hospital in Berlin. The conversation delves into the connection between stroke and cardiology. Endres introduces the concept of stroke-induced atrial fibrillation, distinguishing it from pre-existing AF. They discuss the stroke heart syndrome, underlining the in...

Moderator: Benedetta Storti (Milan, Italy) Guest: Anita Arsovska (Skopje, North Macedonia) Benedetta Storti hosts Prof. Arsovska as they explore rare causes of strokes, covering conditions like cardiomyopathy, fibromuscular dysplasia, and immune-related

Moderator: Benedetta Storti (Milan, Italy)

Guest: Anita Arsovska (Skopje, North Macedonia)

Benedetta Storti hosts Prof. Arsovska as they explore rare causes of strokes, covering conditions like cardiomyopathy, fibromuscular dysplasia, and immune-related factors. Arsovska stresses the significance of a comprehensive diagnostic approach, discussing specific features in tests and advocating for thorough investigations. The podcast addresses potential errors in diagnostic pathways and underscores the importance of...

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) Guest: Thomas Meinel (Bern, Switzerland) Thomas Meinel, a clinician scientist at the Burn Stroke Research Center in Switzerland, is hosted by Barbara Tettenborn as they discuss covert cerebrovascul

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Guest: Thomas Meinel (Bern, Switzerland)

Thomas Meinel, a clinician scientist at the Burn Stroke Research Center in Switzerland, is hosted by Barbara Tettenborn as they discuss covert cerebrovascular disease. His research, particularly on strokes in patients on anticoagulation, is explored, highlighting the frequency and clinical implications of covert cerebrovascular lesions. Meinel emphasizes the current lack...

Moderator: Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, The Netherlands) Guest: Matilde Leonardi (Milan, Italy) Celebrate the end of the year with us with this special episode on Brain Health! Rolf Fronczek hosts Matilde Leonardi discussing her international neurology career

Moderator: Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, The Netherlands)

Guest: Matilde Leonardi (Milan, Italy)

Celebrate the end of the year with us with this special episode on Brain Health! Rolf Fronczek hosts Matilde Leonardi discussing her international neurology career and passion for Brain Health. She highlights the WHO Global Action Plan on epilepsy, stresses the increasing global burden of neurological diseases, and...

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) Guest: Didier Leys (Lille, France) In this eanCast episode, Barbara Tettenborn interviews Didier Leys, Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Neurology, marking its 30th anniversary. Leys discu

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Guest: Didier Leys (Lille, France)

In this eanCast episode, Barbara Tettenborn interviews Didier Leys, Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Neurology, marking its 30th anniversary. Leys discusses the journal's evolution, challenges, and current impact factor of five. He outlines his daily editorial duties, stressing manuscript selection, ethical standards, and team management. Future plans include webinars, a...

Moderator: Johann Sellner (Mistelbach, Austria) Guest: Tamuna Akhvlediani (Tbilisi, Georgia) In this podcast episode, Prof. Johann Sellner interviews Prof. Tamuna Akhvlediani about the neurological aspects of new antiviral drugs for SARS-CoV-2. They dis

Moderator: Johann Sellner (Mistelbach, Austria)

Guest: Tamuna Akhvlediani (Tbilisi, Georgia)

In this podcast episode, Prof. Johann Sellner interviews Prof. Tamuna Akhvlediani about the neurological aspects of new antiviral drugs for SARS-CoV-2. They discuss drugs like monoclonal antibodies, paxlovid, and remdesivir, emphasizing their mechanisms and potential applications beyond COVID-19. Prof. Akhvlediani details neurological side effects observed in trials and significant drug interactions, especially...

Moderator: Johann Sellner (Mistelbach, Austria) Guest: Tamuna Akhvlediani (Tbilisi, Georgia) In this last episode on Infectious Diseases, Prof. Johann Sellner and Prof. Tamuna Akhvlediani explore nosocomial infections of the central nervous system (CNS)

Moderator: Johann Sellner (Mistelbach, Austria)

Guest: Tamuna Akhvlediani (Tbilisi, Georgia)

In this last episode on Infectious Diseases, Prof. Johann Sellner and Prof. Tamuna Akhvlediani explore nosocomial infections of the central nervous system (CNS). They cover the definition, common pathogens, and prevention methods like infection control and standardized surgery. Prof. Akhvlediani specifies prevalent CNS infections and addresses challenges in prevention and treatment, notably...

Moderator: Tamuna Akhvlediani (Tbilisi, Georgia) Guest: Johann Sellner (Mistelbach, Austria) In this week’s podcast hosted by Dr. Tamuna Akhvlediani, Prof. Johann Sellner discusses the connection between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and multiple sclerosis (

Moderator: Tamuna Akhvlediani (Tbilisi, Georgia)

Guest: Johann Sellner (Mistelbach, Austria)

In this week’s podcast hosted by Dr. Tamuna Akhvlediani, Prof. Johann Sellner discusses the connection between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and multiple sclerosis (MS). They explore the immune-mediated nature of MS, focusing on the impact of EBV and recent studies linking its infection to MS development. The episode delves into the controversies, hypo...

Moderator: Tamuna Akhvlediani (Tbilisi, Georgia) Guest: Johann Sellner (Mistelbach, Austria) Dr. Tamuna Akhvlediani hosts Professor Johann Sellner in a podcast discussing the impact of COVID-19 on neuro infections. Professor Sellner covers global neuro

Moderator: Tamuna Akhvlediani (Tbilisi, Georgia)

Guest: Johann Sellner (Mistelbach, Austria)

Dr. Tamuna Akhvlediani hosts Professor Johann Sellner in a podcast discussing the impact of COVID-19 on neuro infections. Professor Sellner covers global neuro infections, the decline during lockdowns, and the effectiveness of measures like face masks and vaccination. The episode emphasizes lessons learned, including insights into chronic neuro infection care disruptions and...