Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) 

Guest: Erich Schmutzhard (Innsbruck, Austria), Eveline Sipido (Florence, Italy) 

In this episode of "eanCast: Weekly Neurology," host Barbara Tettenborn discusses regional teaching courses in Sub-Saharan Africa with special guests Professor Erich Schmutzhard and Eveline Sipido from the EAN Headoffice. These courses aim to share excellence in neurology education with residents and neurologists in Sub-Saharan Africa. They cover a range of topics, including infectious diseases of the nervous system and specific neurological conditions relevant to the region. The courses are open to a variety of healthcare professionals, not just neurologists, and are a mix of basic and specialized lectures. The episode also highlights the role of local organizers and the benefits of joining the European Academy of Neurology.

Moderator: Sasa Filipovic (Belgrade, Serbia)

Guest: Dafin Muresanu (Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

In this final episode on Neurorehabilitation for the month, Professor Murseanu discusses the advancements and future prospects in post-stroke neurorehabilitation with Professor Filipovic. They emphasize the importance of evidence-based medicine and personalized medicine in the field, as well as the need for real-world data and disease registers to inform and improve neurorehabilitation practices. They also discuss the impact of health policy and advocacy initiatives, such as the Stroke Action Plan for Europe, on post-stroke care and the role of economic evaluations in prioritizing interventions. The conversation highlights the ongoing research and development in various areas, including robotics, brain computer interfaces, and pharmacological interventions, to enhance stroke recovery and improve patient outcomes. The importance of collaboration between organizations and the research community is emphasized as they work towards further advancements in the field of neurorehabilitation.

Moderator: Dafin Muresanu (Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

Guest: Karin Diserens (Lausanne, Switzerland)

In the second episode on Neurorehabilitation, Professor Muresanu is joined by Professor Diserens to discuss early neurorehabilitation. They discuss the definition of early neurorehabilitation, the types of patients eligible for this approach, and the evidence-based research behind it. The conversation covers topics such as mobilization programs for stroke patients, the inclusion of coma patients in the rehabilitation process, standards of treatment and program intensity, organizing the acute neurorehabilitation process, and the importance of individualized treatment based on functional consequences. The discussion concludes with a focus on financing the cost of treatment and the collaboration between European societies in advancing the field of neurorehabilitation.

Moderator: Dafin Muresanu (Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

Guest: Katrin Rauen (Chieti, Italy)

In this episode, Professor Muresanu interviews Professor Rauen about neurorehabilitation for brain injury patients. They discuss the importance of distinguishing between different types of brain injuries and tailoring rehabilitation programs accordingly. The conversation highlights the need for inpatient rehabilitation options, the integration of motor, cognitive, and emotional aspects in treatment, ongoing initiatives, and the prognosis and potential for recovery in brain injury patients.

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Guest: Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)

Join Barbara Tettenborn and Yildiz Degirmenci in this episode of eanCast: Weekly Neurology as they delve into the intricacies of traveling with Parkinson's disease. Expert insights on managing symptoms during long trips, medication schedules across time zones, and precautions against infections are provided. Discover how to maintain an adventurous spirit while staying safe and comfortable on your travels with Parkinson's.

Episode 59: Epilepsy and Travel

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Guests: Simona Balestrini (Florence, Italy), Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland)

In the first episode of August, Barbara Tettenborn discusses epilepsy and traveling with experts Simona Balestrini and Marian Galovich. They address various topics related to epilepsy and travel, including recommendations for people with epilepsy when flying, adjusting medication schedules for time zone changes, managing temperature-related challenges, dealing with infections, vaccinations, and considerations for physical activities like swimming and scuba diving.

Episode 58: EAN 2023 Review

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (Bern, Switzerland)

Guest: Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria)

In this special episode, EAN moderator Prof. Barbara Tettenborn sits down with fellow moderator and chair of the scientific committee, Prof. Thomas Berger, to review highlights and details about the EAN congress 2023.

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (Bern, Switzerland)

Guest: Miguel Silva Miranda (Cascais, Portugal)

In this episode, Prof. Tettenborn and Dr. Silva discuss the connection between neurology and climate change. They explore the growing body of evidence linking climate change to neurological diseases, such as stroke, headache, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and neuroinfectious diseases. They also highlight the importance of sustainability in promoting brain health and discuss the European Academy of Neurology's commitment to implementing sustainable actions in their initiatives and events.

Moderator: Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria)

Guest: Harris Eyre (Houston, USA)

Prof. Thomas Berger is joined by special guest, Dr. Harris Eyre to discuss brain capital, and how brain health is becoming increasingly important for modern society.

Moderator: Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, The Netherlands)

Guest: David Schreier (Bern, Switzerland), Matthieu Perrenoud (Lausanne, Switzerland)

The EAN mentorship programme is dedicated to helping neurologists in Europe to successfully manage these challenges by facilitating the transition of knowledge and experience across generations of neurologists. Moderator Dr. Rolf Fronczek sits down with Dr. David Schreier and Dr. Matthieu Perrenoud to discuss this programme, as well as their experiences on the Mentorship Task Force.