Neuro Pathways: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Medical Professionals

Although neurosarcoidosis is diagnosed in approximately 5% of patients with sarcoidosis, postmortem studies reveal that 10% of sarcoid cases have neurological manifestations. In this episode of Neuro Pathways Brandon Moss, MD, discusses the complexities in diagnosing and treating neurosarcoidosis.

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Neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) is a rare genetic disorder that is characterized by certain types of tumors that form within the body and the brain. In this episode, Neha Patel, MD discusses the current landscape for managing NF2 patients, including challenges and what’s on the horizon for positive patient outcomes.

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Brain tumors have proven challenging to treat, largely due to the biological characteristics of the tumors, which often limit treatment progression. In the episode, Justin Lathia, PhD shares insights around the development of new treatment approaches for brain tumor and current research findings that give hope for enhanced survival.

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Autoimmune encephalitis and other autoimmune neurologic disorders are increasingly identified causes of unexplained dementia and other neurologic symptoms. In this episode, Amy Kunchok, MD shares insights around the rapidly advancing subspecialty of autoimmune neurology and research in the field.

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Individuals who experience trauma at a young age have been shown to have a higher risk of developing alcoholism, depression and suicidality. In this episode, Tatiana Falcone, MD discusses long-term physical and behavioral health concerns, current treatment options and ways physicians can address neurological changes in patients who have experienced adverse childhood trauma.

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Child and adolescent health care providers are increasingly caring for patients who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or other (LGBTQ+), or who may be struggling with or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. In this episode, Jason Lambrese, MD discusses behavioral health concerns, clinical management and barriers providers may face in the care of LGBTQ+ adolescents in today’s practice.

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The occurrence of stroke in adults under 45 years of age is particularly problematic as these patients are often affected by physical disability, depression and loss of productivity. In this episode, Abbas Kharal, MD, MPH discusses the identification and management of vasculitis and how it plays a major role in the differential diagnosis of stroke in the young.

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A supportive physician-patient relationship provides an important foundation for end-of-life care, as it can increase patient satisfaction and quality of life. In this episode, Edward Benzel, MD discusses all aspects of end-of-life care including how to initiate the conversation with terminally ill patients and their family members.

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Dementia is a broad term which covers many conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and others. In this episode, Marwan Sabbagh, MD provides insights around diagnostic criteria for the most common dementias, as well as their differential features.

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Spinal cord injury is a debilitating neurological condition that requires providers to address issues beyond the loss of motor and sensory function. In this episode, Gregory Nemunaitis, MD discusses the importance of early intervention, the role of stem cells and steroids for treatment options and the latest innovations in technology for patients with spinal cord injury.

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