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It's New Year and January is the month for reflections! That's where my conversation with Dr. Ashley Paul begins, as we navigate the importance of introspection in the field of neurology. Using New Year prompts, we reflect on some of our big takeaways from 2023. 

From discussing challenging patient cases to understanding our cognitive biases to highlighting the importance of humility and clinical reasoning, this episode offers valuable reflections for both medical professionals and enthusiasts. 

Tune in as we navigate through the nuances of neurology and explore the unexpected surprises in the field. 

Find Dr. Ashley Paul on X at @ShakingPaulsy

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Hello and welcome to our mini series designed to help prepare internal medicine residents get ready for the neurology section of their board exams! 

While it is aimed at IM residents, it is a good review for anyone feeling a little rusty on traumatic brain injury (TBI) and intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). 

In this session, we talk about the classification and management of mild, moderate and severe TBI. We also discuss epidural and subdural hemorrhages or hematomas and their management. 

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Join Dr. Aniket Natekar, a neurologist and headache specialist, for an enlightening discussion on the stigmas and complexities surrounding headache disorders. 

Navigating the world of migraine treatment can be as bewildering as the condition itself. Dr. Natekar lends his expertise, revealing how a well-considered medication regimen and lifestyle changes can transform patient outcomes. 

We also examine the latest advancements in acute migraine treatments, including CGRP inhibitors and triptan prescription practices, providing a comprehensive look at the options available. Completing our journey, we reflect on the language we use in headache medicine and the diverse, fulfilling career paths within this subspecialty. 

Find Dr. Aniket Natekar on X at @Natekar_MD

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Hello and welcome to our new mini series designed to help prepare internal medicine residents get ready for the neurology section of their board exams! 

While it is aimed at IM residents it is a good review for anyone feeling a little rusty on headache. 

In our first session we talk about diagnosing different headache disorders, red flag symptoms, and some treatment considerations for the more commonly tested disorders. 

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Learn more about headaches from the International Classification of Headache Disorders website: https://ichd-3.org/

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This episode of The Neurotransmitters podcast offers an invaluable look into the latest updates to the American Academy of Neurology's guidelines for adult brain death, with our co-host Dr. Ashley Paul, a Movement Disorders neurologist at Johns Hopkins.  We shed light on the nuances of catastrophic brain injuries, the impact of sedation on prognoses, and the rigorous prerequisites necessary before a declaration of brain death.

We discuss the profound human element of our practice. It's not just about the medicine; it's about the people and their loved ones. We delve into the significance of clear communication, preparing families for potential reflexive movements during evaluation, and the process of obtaining informed consent for brain death evaluations, ensuring families are part of the journey.

Join us as we navigate these profound responsibilities with the expertise and humanity that such matters demand. 

Find Dr. Ashley Paul at @ShakingPaulsy on Twitter/X. 

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Do you often forget that the peripheral nervous system is a part of neurology? Our guest, Dr. Anishee Undavia, a seasoned neuromuscular neurologist, shines a spotlight on this enigmatic field, unraveling the complexities of diseases affecting these nerves, by dividing them into "neuromuscular buckets". 

Tune in to hear how her personal journey through the fellowship program peeled back the layers of neuromuscular medicine, exposing a field teeming with breadth and depth.

Together, we navigate the labyrinth of teaching the peripheral nervous system and brainstorm original ways to dismantle educational barriers for medical students and residents.

You can find Dr. Undavia at @AnisheeShah on X/Twitter. 

https://x.com/AnisheeShah?s=20 

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Have you ever felt a pins and needles sensation that won't go away, or experienced unexplained burning or fatigue? These are just a few symptoms of neuropathy, a complex condition that affects many people worldwide. Today, we're fortunate to have Linda Petiot, president of the Calgary Neuropathy Association and a patient advocate living with Charcot-Marie Tooth Disease (CMT), a form of peripheral neuropathy, to guide us through the intricacies of this condition and share her journey.

There's much to learn about neuropathy, including its common symptoms, current medication treatments, the importance of accurate diagnosis, and the role of a multidisciplinary team in managing the condition. Linda highlights the challenges faced by patients who must travel for treatment and the potential benefits of medications, while also emphasizing the need for more information about their efficacy. She brings to light the limitations of current treatments and how the Calgary Neuropathy Association is empowering individuals through education and support.

In our discussion, we also delve into strategies for managing neuropathy. Not only do we discuss the use of unusual solutions like Vick's Vaporub, fans, and capsaicin creams, but we also touch on the side effects of commonly prescribed medications like gabapentin and pregabalin. Linda shares her insights on supplements such as alpha lipoic acid and the importance of finding a support system. From managing chronic pain to improving quality of life, this episode is filled with invaluable information for anyone interested in neuropathy. So, don't miss out on this enlightening conversation with Linda Petiot. 

Tune in, and let's learn together!

Find further resources at:
The Calgary Neuropathy Association
https://calgaryneuropathy.com/

Western Neuropathy Association
https://pnhelp.org/

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Dr. Nupur Goel joins us to talk about her journey from undergraduate education to the Massachusetts General Hospital neurology residency program. 

We talk about the importance of creating opportunities for yourself and the power of leveraging platforms in social media to build relationships as well as creating an impact. 

You can find Nupur's podcast "Neurophilia" at https://neurophiliapod.buzzsprout.com/
On Twitter:
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@mdgoels

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On this episode of The Neurotransmitters, host Dr. Michael Kentris interviews Dr. Jamie Wright about hydrocephalus, a condition that affects the brain. Dr. Wright shares her personal story of being born with the condition and her journey to becoming a doctor. 

They discuss the two main treatment options for hydrocephalus, the shunt and endoscopic third ventriculostomy procedures. Dr. Wright also advocates for patients to have a neurologist on their healthcare team. The conversation shifts to the mental and physical toll of medical training on residents, particularly those with disabilities and chronic illnesses, and the challenges they face in receiving accommodations. Dr. Wright shares her own recent medical leave due to ongoing shunt issues. 

This episode sheds light on a little-known condition and the importance of accommodating and supporting residents with disabilities.


Find Dr. Jamie Wright here!

https://www.instagram.com/shuntedmdphd/
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@shuntedmdphd

The Hydrocephalus Association
https://www.hydroassoc.org/

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Many times neurologists are called to evaluate people who aren't waking up after a cardiac arrest.  There are guidelines which help guide the medical field with respect to neurologic prognosis. But what happens to those patients who survive once they leave the hospital? 

Dr. Samantha Fernandez shares her unique perspective as both a survivor of a cardiac arrest and as a neurologist and talks about her experience and what we as a profession could be doing better for patients and their families. 

You can reach Dr. Fernandez on Twitter @DrSamanthaF

Guidelines for Neuroprognostication in Comatose Adult Survivors of Cardiac Arrest

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12028-023-01688-3

Neurologic Outcome Prediction in the Intensive Care Unit

https://journals.lww.com/continuum/Fulltext/2021/10000/Neurologic_Outcome_Prediction_in_the_Intensive.13.aspx

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