Best Education Neurocritical Care Podcasts (2025)

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Developing Precise Diagnostics for this Common Genetic Heart Disease 16:44

2d ago16:44

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh and cardiologist Dr. Diala Steitieh discuss the current landscape of care for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy — or HCM — the most common genetic heart disorder. Dr. Steitieh outlines the advantages of genetic screenings for patients who have HCM, along with the symptoms and risks if the condition is …

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A Landmark Surgery that Saved Three Children with One Heart 22:41

16d ago22:41

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh talks to Dr. Andrew Goldstone and Dr. David Kalfa, pediatric cardiac surgeons at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, about their groundbreaking heart transplant that saved the lives of three separate children. It was the first time doctors at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital…

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Virtual Escape Rooms in Neurology Education with Drs. Vasireddy and Gorty 35:07

26d ago35:07

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Send us a text In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Rani Vasireddy and Dhanya Gorty to talk about virtual escape rooms in neurology education, live from the AAN Annual Meeting 2025. Through interactive puzzles and clinical problem-solving, players solve challenges in a progressive sequence to ultimately "save" the virtual patient. Their innovativ…

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PERSPECTIVES: Paul Vespa, MD, on Innovation and Teamwork in Neurocritical Care 47:39

27d ago47:39

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In this episode of the NCS Podcast Perspective series, Nicholas Morris, MD, is joined by Immediate Past-President of NCS, Paul Vespa, MD, a professor of neurology and neurosurgery at UCLA. Dr. Vespa shares his path into neurocritical care, as well as his views on the growth of neuro ICUs and advances in continuous EEG monitoring and microdialysis. …

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Preventing Unnecessary C-Sections through Labor Induction Research 16:26

1M ago16:26

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh and Dr. Moeun Son, OB/GYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, discuss Dr. Son’s perspective on treating patients who face a high-risk pregnancy and might need a caesarian delivery. Dr. Son explains that even though c-sections are a highly com…

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The Art of Communication in Neurology with Chris Cantrell 1:24:48

1M ago1:24:48

1:24:48

Send us a text In this episode, we are joined by Christopher (Chris) Cantrell, a medical student from the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, to discuss the art of communication in medicine, especially in neurology. From provider-to-patient communication and peer-to-peer conversations to documentation and self-talk, we talk about it all! H…

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Neuro-Ophthalmology with Dr. Manasa Gunturu 48:35

1M ago48:35

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Send us a text In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Manasa Gunturu, a neurology-trained neuro-ophthalmologist and associate professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. We discuss the art of detailed history-taking and specialized examination skills, the evaluation of patients with subjective vision loss, double vision, visual field …

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MASTERCLASS: Brain Protective Ventilation in Severe Acute Brain Injury 30:32

1M ago30:32

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In this episode of the NCS Podcast Masterclass series, Stephan Mayer, MD, FCCM, FNCS, and Jon Rosenberg, MD, welcome renowned neurointensivist Chiara Robba, MD, Ph.D., to discuss the concept of brain protective ventilation. Drawing from her experience across both pulmonary and neurocritical care, Dr. Robba explores the physiological nuance of venti…

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CURRENTS: Traumatic Brain Injury in a Resource-Limited Setting: A Reflection on the Importance of Timely Interventions in Neurocritical Care 26:08

1M ago26:08

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In this episode of the NCS Podcast Currents series, host Lauren Koffman, DO, MS, speaks with Clio Rubinos, MD, MS, and Rommel Morel, MD, about the urgent need to improve pre-hospital neurocritical care in low- and middle-income countries. They explore disparities in emergency response, the reality of patients arriving via family or bystanders and c…

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Innovating Shoulder Surgery through Tendon Transfers 20:17

1M ago20:17

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh and Dr. Karan Dua, an orthopedic surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, discuss novel approaches to shoulder surgery, including transferring donor tendons to the upper extremity with arthroscopic tools. Dr. Dua shares his passion developing personalized treatments that get to the root caus…

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Neuro-Oncology with Dr. Ashley Aaroe 52:40

2M ago52:40

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Send us a text Dr. Ashley Aaroe joins us today to talk all about Neuro-oncology, from brain tumor classification, to complications of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, to the importance of patient advocacy. Find her on X/Twitter. Higher Listenings: Joy for Educators A new podcast from Top Hat delivering ideas, relief, and joy to the future of teachin…

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Exploring Psychedelics as the Next Wave of Psychiatric Innovation 19:13

2M ago19:13

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh first hears from Dr. Richard Friedman, a clinical psychiatrist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Director of the Psychopharmacology Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine. Using his background in psychopharmacology, Dr. Friedman distinguishes between psychedelics and standard antidepressants like SSRIs and S…

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Medical Education in Neurology with Dr. Galina Gheihman 1:12:44

2M ago1:12:44

1:12:44

Send us a text How can neurology education improve patient care? In this episode, we explore the significance of structured teaching, effective learning frameworks, and transferable skills that benefit students, trainees, and educators alike. Dr. Galina Gheihman, assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and neurologist at Mass Gen…

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Neuroimmunology with Dr. Denis Balaban 58:58

2M ago58:58

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Send us a text Dr. Denis Balaban joins us today to talk about a very challenging topic within neurology, neuroimmunology. Higher Listenings: Joy for Educators A new podcast from Top Hat delivering ideas, relief, and joy to the future of teaching. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for …

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Detecting Parkinson’s Disease Sooner with Biomarker Research 18:48

2M ago18:48

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh and Dr. Serge Przedborski, Chief of the Division of Movement Disorders at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, discuss what happens in the brains of patients with Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Przedborski came to Columbia thirty two years ago and has spent that time researching why some neurons in the b…

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PERSPECTIVES: Lessons From Neurocritical Care Fellows 45:50

3M ago45:50

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In this episode of Perspectives, Dr. Nicholas Morris is joined by neurocritical care fellows Dr. Diana Alsbrook, Dr. Sonja Darwish and Dr. Scott Sparks to discuss the future of the field. They share insights on choosing a fellowship, the challenges of training and what it takes to become a well-rounded neurointensivist. From clinical autonomy and m…

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Newborn Gene Sequencing: Expanding Early Detection of Treatable Diseases 22:29

3M ago22:29

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh explores the story behind the GUARDIAN study, where thousands of newborn babies have been screened against rare disease by sequencing their genes, and looking for more conditions than any of the current standard screening panels. First, she hears from Dr. Jordan Orange, Physician-in-Chief at Morg…

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CURRENTS: Ray’s Story of Hope 33:16

3M ago33:16

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In this episode of the NCS Podcast Currents series, host Lauren Koffman, DO, welcomes Ray and his wife, Kathleen, who authored a recent Currents "Stories of Hope" feature. Ray shares his journey of recovery after sustaining a traumatic brain injury in an accident while traveling in Aruba. Kathleen offers her perspective on navigating medical care a…

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How Gene Therapies are Revolutionizing Care for Sickle Cell Disease 19:14

3M ago19:14

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh and Dr. Markus Mapara, Director of the Blood and Marrow Transplantation and Cell Therapy Program at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia, discuss the current challenges in treating sickle cell disease and how newly FDA approved gene editing treatments are leading to new treatment pathways. Dr. Mapar…

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HOT TOPICS: Transfusion Strategies in Acute Brain Injury – The TRAIN Trial 39:05

3M ago39:05

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In this episode of the NCS Podcast Hot Topic Series, host Dr. Nicholas Morris speaks with Dr. Fabio Taccone about the recently published TRAIN randomized clinical trial. The study compares restrictive versus liberal transfusion strategies in patients with acute brain injury, shedding new light on hemoglobin targets, neurological outcomes and transf…

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Advancing Cardiology and Heart Surgery Through a History of Collaboration 20:13

4M ago20:13

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On this episode of Advances in Care, host Erin Welsh and Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia discuss the highlights of Dr. Smith’s 40+ year career as a cardiac surgeon and how the culture of Columbia has been a catalyst for innovation in cardiac care. Dr. Smith describes the …

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Neurocritical Care Pharmacy with Dr. Andy Webb 39:27

4M ago39:27

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Send us a text It was a blast talking about all things neuro-ICU pharmacy with Dr. Andy Webb! Check out his very informative website NeuroWiseRx You can also find him on X/Twitter @AJWPharm Some of the resources mentioned in the podcast can be found here: Pharmacotherapy Of Neurocritical Care Series (PONS) Neurocritical Care Society Pharmacists Res…

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Advances in Care is Back 1:35

4M ago1:35

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Join host Erin Welsh as she talks with NewYork-Presbyterian physicians from Columbia & Weill Cornell Medicine about how they are solving some of the most challenging and complex cases in medicine. Together, they discuss groundbreaking discoveries, novel treatments, and the dedication to providing compassionate patient care. This is a show for medic…

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HOT TOPICS: Advancing Brain Death Determination With Dr. David Greer 18:07

4M ago18:07

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In this episode of Hot Topics, Dr. Nicholas Morris interviews Dr. David Greer, a leading expert in brain death determination, to discuss the Neurocritical Care Society's new in-person brain death determination course. Dr. Greer highlights the importance of standardized protocols and training, the global success of the online course and the advantag…

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PERSPECTIVES: APPs and Point-Of-Care Ultrasound in Neurocritical Care With Diane McLaughlin, FNCS 46:56

5M ago46:56

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In this episode of Perspectives, Dr. Nicholas Morris talks with Diane McLaughlin, FNCS, about her journey into neurocritical care and the vital role of postgraduate training for APPs. She highlights the importance of ultrasound, sharing how she developed her skills and discusses strategies for staff retention and career growth. She also reflects on…

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HOT TOPICS: The PROPHY-VAP Study 37:08

6M ago37:08

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In this episode of Hot Topics, Dr. Nicholas Morris interviews Claire Dahyot-Fizelier, M.D, Ph.D., a professor of anesthesia and intensive care at the University of Poitiers, to explore the groundbreaking PROPHY-VAP trial published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine. This landmark study investigates the impact of single-dose ceftriaxone prophylaxis …

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IM Board Review #10 - Neuro-Oncology 20:08

7M ago20:08

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Send us a text And just like that, we have made it to the last episode of the IM Board Review Series! In this episode, we talk about all things neuro-oncology including: Presentation Primary CNS tumors Metastatic Brain Tumors Medical Management of Complications of CNS Tumors Paraneoplastic Syndromes Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters…

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HOT TOPICS: The ORANGE Study With Dr. Giuseppe Citerio 38:28

7M ago38:28

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In this episode of Hot Topics, Dr. Nicholas Morris interviews Dr. Giuseppe Citerio, professor of anesthesia and intensive care at Milano-Bicocca University, about the ORANGE study, which investigated the neurological pupil index (NPI) for prognosticating outcomes in patients with acute brain injury. The study, involving 13 centers in Europe and Nor…

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Pediatric Epilepsy with Dr. Shilpa Reddy 42:44

8M ago42:44

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Send us a text Dr. Shilpa Reddy is a child neurologist and epileptologist at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Join me as she shares: The process of training a pediatric epileptologist Clinical pearls on dealing with childhood epilepsy Tips on evaluating episodes that may or may not be seizures I was for…

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CURRENTS: Unbroken Stride: Cameron’s Story of Hope 25:18

8M ago25:18

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On September 2022, Cameron Kuklick fell from a motorized rental scooter while returning to his hotel after celebrating his brother’s wedding in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Cameron experienced a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) at the age of 30. Cameron and his family hope that by sharing their story and experiences, they too can provide hope and hea…

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IM Board Review #9 - Neuromuscular Disorders 39:51

8M ago39:51

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Send us a text We continue our series targeted at people preparing for the internal medicine (IM) board and in-service exams. Today's topic: neuromuscular disorders! A challenging topic, but getting some basic frameworks down can make a huge difference! Topics covered include: Exam signs to help you localize in the peripheral nervous system ALS Per…

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NeurAnki with Dr. Idha Sood 42:15

9M ago42:15

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Send us a text Dr. Idha Sood joins us today to talk about NeurAnki. What is Anki? For the uninitiated, it is "a free and open-source flashcard program. It uses techniques from cognitive science such as active recall testing and spaced repetition to aid the user in memorization." Idha talks with us about the process of undertaking a project of this …

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Burnout with Dr. Lauren Bojarski 1:07:31

10M ago1:07:31

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Send us a text Dr. Lauren Bojarski joins us to talk about our current understanding of burnout in the medical field as well as some of her own experiences. We talk about symptoms such as: depersonalization emotional exhaustion the need for personal achievement and others Check out some of the resources mentioned below: ACGME Well-Being Tools Top 10…

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PERSPECTIVES: Dr Gretchen Brophy 50:46

11M ago50:46

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In this week's episode of Perspectives, Dr Nicholas Morris is joined by NCS Past President, Dr Gretchen Brophy, Professor of Pharmacotherapy & Outcomes Sciences and Neurosurgery with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Pharmacy, Medical College of Virginia Campus, in Richmond.By Neurocritical Care Society

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Introducing Health Matters: How the Gut is the Connection Between Digestive Health and Mental Health 14:29

11M ago14:29

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On this episode of Health Matters, Faith Salie talks with Dr. Benjamin Lebwohl, a gastroenterologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia. He’s also the Director of Clinical Research at Columbia’s Celiac Disease Center, and an expert on the connections between gastrointestinal health and the other systems in our body that rely on good digestion for…

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Disability advocacy with Dr. Samantha Stallkamp Tidd 55:33

11M ago55:33

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Send us a text How do you overcome the obstacles in providing quality healthcare to individuals with disabilities? Dr. Samantha Stallkamp, PGY-1 at the University of Rochester Neurology, shares her journey inspired by her sister with spina bifida and her mother with multiple sclerosis. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of how personal experie…

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MASTERCLASS: Critical Care EEG Monitoring 34:55

11M ago34:55

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Electroencephalography (EEG) is an important and relatively inexpensive tool that allows intensivists to monitor cerebral activity of critically ill patients in real time. Seizure detection in patients with and without acute brain injury is the primary reason to obtain an EEG in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU); and in response to the increased demand…

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CURRENTS: Consent for Brain Death Determination - the ends justify the means... or it does not. 21:57

11M ago21:57

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The purpose of informed consent, as it exists now, is primarily to maintain patient autonomy, but additional benefits include the protection of patients, avoidance of fraud, and promotion of rational decisions, amongst others. It is now considered both an ethical and legal obligation which should, at a minimum, always include: 1) the nature of the …

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Getting Ahead of Cancer: The Life-Saving Power of Cascade Genetic Testing 19:14

11M ago19:14

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Dr. Melissa Frey, a gynecologic oncologist at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, has a genuine passion for the power of genetic testing because she knows that it can completely change the direction of her patient’s lives for the better. As a leader in the field, she helped launch a unique screening program with multi-disciplinary expe…

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HOT TOPICS: The SWITCH Trial 31:18

11M ago31:18

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It is unknown whether decompressive craniectomy improves clinical outcome for people with spontaneous severe deep intracerebral haemorrhage. The SWITCH trial aimed to assess whether decompressive craniectomy plus best medical treatment in these patients improves outcome at 6 months compared to best medical treatment alone. The SWITCH Trial has come…

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HOT TOPICS - ANNEXA-I Trial 1:01:20

12M ago1:01:20

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Patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage who are receiving factor Xa inhibitors have a risk of hematoma expansion. The effect of andexanet alfa, an agent that reverses the effects of factor Xa inhibitors, on hematoma volume expansion had not been well studied, until the ANNEXA-I Trial. To discuss this week's Hot Topic, Nicholas Morris, MD is jo…

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Expert Experience: Achieving Greater Success in Lung Transplantation Through Access & Innovation 19:33

12M ago19:33

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The field of lung transplantation is relatively new with widespread lung transplants beginning in the early 1980s. Throughout the last forty years, it is a field that has rapidly evolved with drastic changes in lung allocation, or deciding who will receive the next available lungs for transplantation. Dr. Selim Arcasoy has led the NewYork-Presbyter…

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PERSPECTIVES: Dr Monisha Kumar, FNCS 55:34

12M ago55:34

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In this week's episode of Perspectives, Dr Nicholas Morris is joined by Dr Monisha Kumar, FNCS, Professor of Neurology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania to discuss the threats to diversity, equity, and inclusion in neurocritical care.By Neurocritical Care Society

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Pediatric Headache Care with Dr. M. Ismail K. Yousaf 58:09

12M ago58:09

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Send us a text Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Yousaf on pediatric headache care. Discover how his journey from adult neurology to specializing in pediatric headaches is reshaping transition care, and the unique psychosocial and developmental factors that influence young patients. Learn about the different ways migraine can present …

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CURRENTS: Innovation for Health Disparities Research in Hemorrhagic Stroke 33:31

12M ago33:31

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As clinicians working with patients who have sustained an acute brain injury, we are naturally focused on caring for the injury itself. Until recent years, the clinical severity of brain injury was regarded as the main driver of prognosis and outcomes. However, we are beginning to understand how non-clinical factors, including the social determinan…

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IM Board Review #8 - Spinal Cord 14:57

12M ago14:57

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Send us a text We continue our general survey of neurology with an overview of the spinal cord. Things we cover in this podcast: Signs and Symptoms of Myelopathy Breakdown of some causes of compressive versus non-compressive myelopathies Infections Neoplasms Transverse Myelitis Metabolic Causes Vascular Myelopathies Genetic Disorders Check out our …

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Cracking the Code: Sequencing the Hodgkin Lymphoma Genome to Uncover New Precision Therapies 20:17

1y ago20:17

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In 2012, Dr. Lisa Roth had just landed her dream job as a research scientist and attending physician at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine. But her world came to a screeching halt when she discovered a swollen lymph node on her neck, and was soon diagnosed with the exact type of cancer that she had dedicated her career to studying and …

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HOT TOPICS: NCS Guidelines for Seizure Prophylaxis in Adults Hospitalized With Moderate–Severe Traumatic Brain Injury 37:29

1y ago37:29

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For the latest episode in our Hot Topics series, Dr Nicholas Morris, FCNS is joined by Dr Jennifer Frontera, FNCS to discuss the NCS Guidelines for Seizure Prophylaxis in Adults Hospitalized with Moderate-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury. Download the guidelines at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12028-023-01907-x.…

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An Approach to Acute Weakness with Dr. Derrick Cheng 34:07

1y ago34:07

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Send us a text Dr. Derrick Cheng joins us today for an approach to acute onset weakness! Join us as on our treatment journey from onset to treatment, and think about what you might do if encountering the same clinical situation. Important points we discuss in this episode: The tempo of the disease onset Where can we localize the symptoms? Fatigue v…

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PERSPECTIVES: Dr Daryl Gress 41:51

1y ago41:51

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In this week's PERSPECTIVES episode, Dr Nicholas Morris is joined by Dr Daryl Gress, Professor of Neurological Sciences at the University of Nebraska to discuss Dr Gress' lessons learned while building a new neurocritical care unit and training program at UCSF.By Neurocritical Care Society

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