Best JNNP Podcasts (2025)

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Vestibular neurology for the generalist 46:18

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This episode guides the general neurologist through diagnosing and treating dizziness, vertigo, and balance disorders. Podcast editor and host, Dr Saima Chaudhry, interviews Dr Diego Kaski about his review titled, Vestibular neurology for the generalist. They cover common vestibular conditions, standard assessments, and new advances in genotyping a…

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New, complicated and evolving: IgG4-related disease 33:02

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A neuroinflammatory disorder with the potential to affect virtually any organ in the body, IgG4-related disease is a challenge on many fronts. The latest Editors' Choice paper in the June 2025 issue takes on this systemic disease, presenting a treatment algorithm for its management. This episode, PN's podcast editor Dr. Amy Ross Russell speaks with…

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Nutritional perils, the immunoglobulin paradox, and a flickering candle - Editors' Highlights June 2025 55:05

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This episode’s theme is new diseases, whether they are newly described, or old diseases back in a new form. We start off with IgG4-related disease, a chronic multisystem disorder that is still being understood. Then there is a genetics paper on repeat expansion disorders, a group of conditions often thought as disparate but with quite a few commona…

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Fragmented sleep with delusions of theft, and falls after eye shingles - Case Reports April 2025 36:51

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Two wide open cases from the latest issue of the journal. Starting with a case from Italy (1:18), of a 63-yo man having a history of behavioural and cognitive problems since retiring. His many changes included low mood, significant weight loss, and problems with sleep and temperature regulation. He had a background of type 2 diabetes. Initial treat…

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Cyclophosphamide for myasthenia gravis: a comeback? 37:58

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Patients with refractory or high-risk myasthenia gravis (MG) respond poorly to conventional immunosuppressive therapy, requiring rescue therapies and often experiencing treatment toxicity. The study discussed in this podcast suggests that lower doses of cyclophosphamide can be effective and safe in people with MG, including older age. JNNP's podcas…

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How do new cancer drugs affect our brains? A practical guide to immune checkpoint inhibitors 57:41

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Immune checkpoint inhibitors can significantly improve cancer survival rates. But resulting immune-related toxicities are common, requiring multidisciplinary cooperation between oncology and neurology. This episode, PN's podcast editor Dr. Amy Ross Russell speaks with a panel of experts on the balancing act required when treating cancer patients wi…

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Guidelines on disease-modifying treatment in MS: a decade-long update 36:05

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The latest guidelines on disease-modifying treatment in multiple sclerosis (MS) from the Association of British Neurologists is discussed in this intercontinental podcast with perspectives from the UK, the USA, and Australia. Participants: Professor Alasdair Coles is Head of Department for Clinical Neuroscience and also Co-Director of the Cambridge…

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Localisation myths, brain fog, and small fibre neuropathies - Editors' Highlights April 2025 42:52

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It's a podcast of pairs this time, for the latest issue of the journal. There's two hosts, two halves of the brain, two sides to a clinical debate, and two themes to the episode itself. Leading off is a discussion on peripheral neurology, taking a look at the editors' choice paper on immune checkpoint inhibitors. That's followed by a paper on seco…

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Intestinal obstruction, and new-onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE) - Case Reports February 2025 47:39

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A puzzling pair of Case Reports from the most recent issue of the journal. First up (1:35) is a man in his mid-fifties, presenting with lumbar spine fractures, which then developed into confusion, vomiting, and abdominal pain. An x-ray showed dilated intestinal loops and his blood sodium levels were low. https://pn.bmj.com/content/25/1/87 The seco…

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Stiff-person syndrome 42:06

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Intermittent painful spasms, stiffness and rigidity of the proximal and truncal muscles are only a few symptoms of the relatively uncommon Stiff-person syndrome (SPS). In this podcast, we delve into the characteristics and diagnosis of this complex autoimmune condition. PN's podcast editor Dr. Amy Ross Russell interviews Professor Saiju Jacob (Univ…

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Management methods for acute ischaemic stroke 26:38

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The effectiveness of endovascular treatment (EVT) in cases of acute ischaemic stroke caused by distal medium vessel occlusion (DMVO) is still unclear. A study in the JNNP assessed the safety and effectiveness of EVT in comparison to the best medical management for DMVO. Podcast host Dr. Saima Chaudhry¹ spoke to some of the paper's authors, Dr. Adam…

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Posterior cortical atrophy, mascara staining, and careers in stroke - Editors' Highlights February 2025 39:07

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The practice of neurology is constantly changing, and the papers in this issue exemplify that trend. On this episode, journal editors Dr. Geraint Fuller and Prof. Philip Smith discuss their highlights from the latest issue of Practical Neurology, for February 2025. They begin with the editors' choice paper on stiff person syndrome, then speak about…

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Episodic headaches after travel, and declining cognition with treated HIV - Case Reports 44:43

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Two more fascinating Case Reports from the latest issue of the journal. The first case (1:15) is of a 57-yo woman, with an intermittent posterior headache, which had an associated bilateral pressure-like sensation. Her symptoms had begun on a recent trip to Sri Lanka. https://pn.bmj.com/content/24/6/526 Following on is the second case (22:18), whic…

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Championing general neurology 35:40

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It’s the Christmas Special for 2024! Joining Amy in the studio is Dr. Steven Lewis. Current secretary general of the World Federation of Neurology, Steven is based in the United States, where he works as a general neurologist. Their conversation builds on a recent article by Dr. Bas Bloem, "Islands and bridges in healthcare: the importance of gener…

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Diagnosing neuromuscular junction disorders: red flags and atypical presentations 36:15

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The often challenging diagnosis of neuromuscular junction (NMJ) disorders can be explained by suspicious red flags for the key differential diagnoses (mimics) and atypical presentations (chameleons). In the latest Editor's Choice paper podcast, PN's podcast editor Dr. Amy Ross Russell interviews Dr Stephen Reddel and Dr Shadi El-Wahsh, both from th…

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Upward tingling, racing glaucoma and the toppling tower of frailty - Editors’ Highlights December 2024 49:24

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Neuromuscular junction disorders can present in a variety of challenging ways, with the potential to mislead neurologists. Journal editors Prof. Philip Smith and Dr. Geraint Fuller begin with this subject as they talk through the latest issue of Practical Neurology, for December 2024. The conversation moves to neck flexion and brain zaps, reflects …

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Postpartum paraesthesia, and myasthenia with melanoma - Case Reports 36:20

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The immune system is a recurring feature in the cases discussed in this edition of the Case Reports podcast. The first paper details the cases of two young women, sisters, presenting with overlapping conditions but resulting in tragically different outcomes (1:16). Both were in their twenties, had given birth recently, and developed limb weakness a…

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Neurotoxicology’s top offenders 36:59

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"Could this presenting syndrome be caused by a neurotoxin?" Oftentimes neurologists will pass over toxins when diagnosing. Yet disease caused by neurotoxins is widespread, with many having quite typical syndromes. In the studio to discuss this is the first author of the October 2024 Editors' Choice paper, Dr. Frederick Vonberg¹. He draws attention …

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Oligoclonal bands, methotrexate use, and inconclusive cases - Editors’ Highlights October 2024 46:11

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The surgical sieve and Occam's razor may sound like familiar diagnostic metaphors, but what about Crabtree's bludgeon? These are just a few of the tools touched on by journal editors Prof. Philip Smith and Dr. Geraint Fuller, as they discuss the October 2024 issue of Practical Neurology. They cover recent publications on oligoclonal bands, neurotox…

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Midnight tetraparesis, and morning dysarthria - Case Reports 33:29

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This month's cases both feature sudden onset neurological syndromes. The first case (1:23) is that of a 26-yo Brazilian man who awoke from sleep with weakness in all four limbs. The signs suggest a possibility of Guillain-Barré syndrome or polio. A normal cranial nerve examination follows, with no unusual findings - https://pn.bmj.com/content/24/4/…

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Lessons and pitfalls of whole genome sequencing 37:56

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Genetic testing is a useful tool for any practising neurologist, but they must know how to interpret the results. This Editors' Choice podcast features two experts on the subject, Prof. Mary Reilly¹ and Dr. Christopher Record¹. They're in the studio to talk through their paper, covering the technology of genome sequencing itself, testing strategies…

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Charcot-Marie-Tooth, steroid safety, and dusting off the old optokinetic drum - Editors’ Highlights June 2024 42:07

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Journal editors Prof. Philip Smith and Dr. Geraint Fuller discuss the August 2024 issue of Practical Neurology, with room for mystery, history and practical advice. In particular, they cover topics like whole genome sequencing, foot surgery for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, safe prescribing in steroids, and fertility treatment for the epileptic. The…

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Vacant spells, and bodybuilding hazards - Case Reports 41:25

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Two highly unusual cases in this edition of Case Reports. The first case describes a 64-yo woman presenting to the emergency department with a five day history of bizarre behaviours (1:45). A BBC radio show prompts her, out of character, to reflect aloud about her childhood, and she experiences recurrent periods of unresponsiveness followed by inte…

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Distinguishing autoimmune nodopathies from CIDP, with Dr. Ruth Huizinga and Dr. Maarten Titulaer 38:57

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Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) can be difficult to distinguish from autoimmune nodopathy. In this podcast, Dr. Saima Chaudhry (1) is joined from the Netherlands by Dr. Ruth Huizinga (2) and Dr. Maarten Titulaer (3), to discuss their article, "Clinical relevance of distinguishing autoimmune nodopathies from CIDP: lo…

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Why are brain banks so important, and what can they tell us? 39:31

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Neurodegenerative disease is the subject of this month's Editors' Choice podcast, with Dr. Patrick Cullinane¹ and Dr. Zane Jaunmuktane.¹ They join the podcast for an overview of brain examination, explaining the process of protein misfolding, the spread of pathology through the brain, and what new discoveries can tell us about old diseases. Read th…

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Vestibular neurology for the generalist 46:18

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New, complicated and evolving: IgG4-related disease 33:02

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Nutritional perils, the immunoglobulin paradox, and a flickering candle - Editors' Highlights June 2025 55:05

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Fragmented sleep with delusions of theft, and falls after eye shingles - Case Reports April 2025 36:51

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Cyclophosphamide for myasthenia gravis: a comeback? 37:58

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How do new cancer drugs affect our brains? A practical guide to immune checkpoint inhibitors 57:41

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Guidelines on disease-modifying treatment in MS: a decade-long update 36:05

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Localisation myths, brain fog, and small fibre neuropathies - Editors' Highlights April 2025 42:52

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Intestinal obstruction, and new-onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE) - Case Reports February 2025 47:39

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Stiff-person syndrome 42:06

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Management methods for acute ischaemic stroke 26:38

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Posterior cortical atrophy, mascara staining, and careers in stroke - Editors' Highlights February 2025 39:07

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Episodic headaches after travel, and declining cognition with treated HIV - Case Reports 44:43

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Championing general neurology 35:40

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Diagnosing neuromuscular junction disorders: red flags and atypical presentations 36:15

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Upward tingling, racing glaucoma and the toppling tower of frailty - Editors’ Highlights December 2024 49:24

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Postpartum paraesthesia, and myasthenia with melanoma - Case Reports 36:20

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Neurotoxicology’s top offenders 36:59

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Oligoclonal bands, methotrexate use, and inconclusive cases - Editors’ Highlights October 2024 46:11

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Midnight tetraparesis, and morning dysarthria - Case Reports 33:29

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Lessons and pitfalls of whole genome sequencing 37:56

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Charcot-Marie-Tooth, steroid safety, and dusting off the old optokinetic drum - Editors’ Highlights June 2024 42:07

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Vacant spells, and bodybuilding hazards - Case Reports 41:25

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Distinguishing autoimmune nodopathies from CIDP, with Dr. Ruth Huizinga and Dr. Maarten Titulaer 38:57

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Why are brain banks so important, and what can they tell us? 39:31