Neuro Pathways: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Medical Professionals

Multimodal monitoring (MMM) in the neurointensive care unit is increasingly utilized in patients with devastating neurologic injuries and has been advocated as an important feature of neurocritical care. In this episode, Christopher Newey, DO, discusses the challenges of integrating multiple monitoring inputs, the quest for real-time data display and the current and emerging MMM efforts in Cleveland Clinic’s Neuro ICUs.

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Surgical approaches are an important consideration in the management of many movement disorders, particularly for patients’ refractory to medications. In this episode, Head of the Deep Brain Stimulation Program and staff neurologist, Ben Walter, MD, engages in conversation regarding the underutilization of surgical interventions and he explains when surgery should be considered for patients with conditions like Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor.

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Frailty is the most problematic expression of population ageing as it affects an estimated 7-12% of Americans age 65+. In this episode, Augusto Hsia Jr. MD, discusses proactive ways to reduce frailty in the patient population and how prehabilitation can help improve outcomes for spine surgery.

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Treatments for multiple sclerosis have increased in the last decade, making early diagnosis and patient monitoring an important piece in overall care. As a result, relying on standard MRI and checking patients’ reflexes may no longer be enough.  In this episode, Robert Bermel, MD discusses emerging technologies that meet the needs in MS patient care, such as the central vein sign and optical coherence tomography.

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Growing data indicates there are neurological manifestations of COVID-19 infection. In this episode Jeffrey Cohen, MD, discusses the mounting evidence and the neurological manifestations presenting in COVID-19-positive patients.

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Six out of 10 neurologists reported at least one symptom of burnout, potentially compromising their own wellbeing, patient care, and the physician workforce. In this episode, Amy Sullivan, PsyD, ABPP discusses how mental health and resiliency are leading concerns in physician burnout even more during the current COVID-19 crisis.
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Section Head of Headache and Facial Pain in Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Neurological Restoration, Emad Estemalik, MD, discusses the importance of multidisciplinary care and the challenges of diagnosing and treating trigeminal neuralgia in this Neuro Pathways podcast episode.

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Director of the Experimental Therapeutics Program in Cleveland Clinic’s Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis, Jeffrey Cohen, MD, shares insights on how stem cell-based therapies may provide revolutionary treatment options for neurological disorders and deliver exciting prospects in modern medicine.

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The development of basic science discoveries into clinical applications – often described as “bench to bedside” work – is the central goal of translational research.  In this episode, Bruce Trapp, PhD sheds light on how scientists and physicians are working together, beginning at the bedside, to turn scientific discoveries into healthcare solutions for patients with neurological disorders.

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Neurologists and neurosurgeons regularly confront complex clinical situations that require the application of ethical principles to achieve a respectful and fair resolution. In this episode, Lauren Sankary, JD discusses the emerging role of bioethics and the bioethical considerations facing providers and patients in today’s practice.

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