Neurology Exam Prep Podcast

An introduction to sleep medicine for neurology residents and other learners, with Dr. Maamie Asamoah-Mensah and Jeremy Moeller. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A discussion of the clinical aspects of idiopathic intracranial hypertension with Drs. Vanessa Veloso and Kevin Yan. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A discussion of neuromuscular emergencies with Drs. Wayne Zhong, William Signorile and Jeff Dewey. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

An update on the diagnostic criteria for multiple sclerosis, with Drs. William Signorile, Dinesh Sivakolundu and Kevin Yan. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A discussion of neurological manifestations of syphilis with Drs. Aaron Bower and Harry Sutherland. References Peeling RW, Mabey D, Kamb ML, Chen XS, Radolf JD, Benzaken AS. Syphilis. Nat Rev Dis Primers 2017;3:17073. Hook EW, 3rd. Syphilis. Lancet 2017;389:1550-1557. Ghanem KG, Ram S, Rice PA. The Modern Epidemic of Syphilis. N Engl J Med 2020;382:845-854. Ropper AH. Neurosyphilis. N Engl J Med 2019;381:1358-1363. Chow F. Neurosyphilis. Continuum (Minneap Minn) 2021;27:1018-1039. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

An overview of episodic vertigo syndromes with Drs. Anand Bery and David Hale. Hosted by Dr. Jeremy Moeller Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A discussion of the surgical treatment of epilepsy with Drs. William Signorile and Jeremy Moeller. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A review of double vision, with Drs. William Signorile and Kevin Yan. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A discussion of the anatomy of pupillary innervation and disorders of pupil function with Drs. Harry Sutherland and Jeremy Moeller Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A discussion of disorders of cortical visual processing with Drs. Kevin Yan, Vanessa Veloso and Jeremy Moeller. Special thanks for Drs. Sashank Prasad and Marc Dinkin for providing the inspiration and a framework for this discussion. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

An overview of an approach to the evaluation of acute vestibulopathy with Drs. Anand Bery and David Hale. Hosted by Jeremy Moeller. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A brief overview of the neurologist's role in the diagnosis and treatment of functional neurological disorders, with Drs. Vanessa Veloso and Jeremy Moeller. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. Further Reading Hallett M, Aybek S, Dworetzky BA, McWhirter L, Staab JP, Stone J. Functional neurological disorder: new subtypes and shared mechanisms. Lancet Neurol. 2022 Jun;21(6):537-550. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(21)00422-1. Stone J, Smyth R, Carson A, Lewis S, Prescott R, Warlow C, Sharpe M. Systematic review of misdiagnosis of conversion symptoms and "hysteria". BMJ. 2005 Oct 29;331(7523):989. doi: 10.1136/bmj.38628.466898.55. Stone J, Carson A, Duncan R, Coleman R, Roberts R, Warlow C, Hibberd C, Murray G, Cull R, Pelosi A, Cavanagh J, Matthews K, Goldbeck R, Smyth R, Walker J, Macmahon AD, Sharpe M. Symptoms 'unexplained by organic disease' in 1144 new neurology out-patients: how often does the diagnosis change at follow-up? Brain. 2009 Oct;132(Pt 10):2878-88. doi: 10.1093/brain/awp220. Kutlubaev MA, Xu Y, Hackett ML, Stone J. Dual diagnosis of epilepsy and psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: Systematic review and meta-analysis of frequency, correlates, and outcomes. Epilepsy Behav. 2018 Dec;89:70-78. doi: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2018.10.010.

An overview of some of the principles behind the design of low- and high-stakes multiple choice tests, with a focus on neurology. With Drs. Harry Sutherland and Jeremy Moeller. References: 1. Quality and Validity Evidence for a National In-Training Examination for Epilepsy Fellows -- https://doi.org/10.1212/NE9.000000000020009 2. Juul D, Flynn FG, Gutmann L, Pascuzzi RM, Webb L, Massey JM, Dekosky ST, Foertsch M, Faulkner LR. Association between performance on Neurology In-Training and Certification Examinations. Neurology. 2013 Jan 8;80(2):206-9. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0b013e31827b92a3. 3. movementmodules.yale.edu

A review of mononeuropathies involving the lower extremity, with Drs. Victor Bushlyar, William Signorile and Kevin Yan. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A discussion of the neurological complications of systemic cancer treatments, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Mary Barden. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. Further Reading: Taylor JW. Neurologic Complications of Conventional Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2023 Dec 1;29(6):1809-1826. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001358. PMID: 38085899. Wang N. Neurologic Complications of Cancer Immunotherapy. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2023 Dec 1;29(6):1827-1843. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001362. PMID: 38085900.

An overview of nonvasculitic vasculopathies as they relate to cerebrovascular disease, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Barbara Gordon-Kundu Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

An update on determination of death by neurological criteria, with Drs. Rachel Beekman and Jeremy Moeller. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. Further Reading: Greer DM, Kirschen MP, Lewis A, Gronseth GS, Rae-Grant A, Ashwal S, Babu MA, Bauer DF, Billinghurst L, Corey A, Partap S, Rubin MA, Shutter L, Takahashi C, Tasker RC, Varelas PN, Wijdicks E, Bennett A, Wessels SR, Halperin JJ. Pediatric and Adult Brain Death/Death by Neurologic Criteria Consensus Guideline: Report of the AAN Guidelines Subcommittee, AAP, CNS, and SCCM. Neurology. 2023 Oct 11:10.1212/WNL.0000000000207740. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000207740. Kitlen E, Kim N, Rubenstein A, Keenan C, Garcia G, Khosla A, Johnson J, Miller PE, Wira C, Greer D, Gilmore EJ, Beekman R. Development and validation of a novel score to predict brain death after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Resuscitation. 2023 Nov;192:109955. doi: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2023.109955.

A review of neuromyelitis optic spectrum disorder (NMOSD) and myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein associated disease (MOGAD) with Drs. Kevin Yan and Aaron Bower. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. Further Reading: Costello F. Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorders. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2022 Aug 1;28(4):1131-1170. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001168. Erratum in: Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2022 Dec 1;28(6):1859. PMID: 35938660. Longbrake E. Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein-Associated Disorders. Continuum (Minneap Minn). 2022 Aug 1;28(4):1171-1193. doi: 10.1212/CON.0000000000001127. PMID: 35938661; PMCID: PMC9523511. Banwell B, Bennett JL, Marignier R, et al. Diagnosis of myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease: International MOGAD Panel proposed criteria. Lancet Neurol. 2023 Mar;22(3):268-282. doi: 10.1016/S1474-4422(22)00431-8. Epub 2023 Jan 24. PMID: 36706773.

A overview of some of the most common and important inflammatory polyneuropathies, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Kevin Wilson. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.

A discussion of one of the core neuromuscular diseases, myasthenia gravis, with Drs. Kevin Yan and Kevin Wilson. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice.