Neuro Pathways: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Medical Professionals
A Cleveland Clinic podcast for medical professionals that explores the latest research and clinical advances in neurology, neurosurgery, neurorehabilitation and psychiatry. Experts from Cleveland Clinic's Neurological Institute discuss how treatment for conditions of the brain, spine and nervous system is changing. The show covers emerging discoveries and practical updates for healthcare professionals. These activities have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits and ANCC contact hours.
Episodes
The Impact of Embedded Psychiatry in Neurological Care
Drew Cumming, MD, reviews the impact of embedded psychiatry in neurology and the benefits of integrating behavioral health expertise into the care of patients with complex neurological disorders.
Behavioral Health Protocols for Suicidal Ideation
Brianne Markley, PhD, explains how screening tools, risk assessment and safety planning can help clinicians recognize and respond to suicidal ideation in patients with neurological conditions.
Transforming Epilepsy Diagnosis and Treatment Through AI-Enabled Infrastructure
Imad Najm, MD, discusses how AI-enabled infrastructure and advanced EEG analysis are transforming epilepsy diagnosis.
Delirium in the Hospital Setting: Recognition, Risks, and Management
Anna Shapiro Krew, MD, and Christopher Strayhan, BSN, RN, explain how multidisciplinary care and environmental design can help reduce delirium and support recovery in hospitalized patients.
Lavender Rooms & the Future of Caregiver-Centered Design
Kristen Vargo, DNP, RN, NE-BC, explains how Cleveland Clinic’s new Neurological Institute building is enhancing caregiver experience, patient safety and operational efficiency.
Understanding the Research Impact of the Digital Assessment Center
Jay Alberts, PhD, shares how Cleveland Clinic’s Digital Assessment Center is accelerating neurological research and advancing patient care.
Clinical Impacts of the Digital Assessment Center
Robert Bermel, MD, highlights the role of Cleveland Clinic’s Digital Assessment Center in advancing data-driven neurological care.
CAR T-cell Therapy Trials for Multiple Sclerosis
Jeffrey Cohen, MD, discusses the emerging role of CAR T-cell therapy in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.
Endoscopic Spine Surgery
Osama Kashlan, MD, explores endoscopic spine surgery, highlighting how this minimally invasive approach enhances visualization, expands surgical access, and offers effective treatment options for a range of spinal pathologies.
Alzheimer’s Disease in Adults With Down Syndrome
Charles Bernick, MD, MPH explores the strong link between Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease.
Women's Behavioral Health
Adele Viguera, MD examines women’s behavioral health, highlighting hormone-related mood and anxiety disorders and evidence-based approaches to care across the reproductive lifespan.
Brain Death Guidelines
Dhimant Dani, MD discusses updated brain death guidelines, highlighting advances in accuracy, consistency, and communication in brain death determination.
Pediatric Stroke
Kriti Bhayana, MD discusses pediatric stroke, highlighting evidence‑based clinical management and advances improving recognition, treatment, and recovery in children.
ADHD
Cynthia Seng, MD examines attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults, highlighting current evidence‑based approaches to clinical management and advances shaping patient care.
Neuroethics
Paul Ford, PhD explores the evolving field of neuroethics, examining how ethical frameworks guide clinical decision‑making and responsible innovation.
Understanding New Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s Disease
Jagan Pillai, MD, PhD discusses new blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease and their role in improving diagnostic decision‑making.
Deep Brain Stimulation: What We’ve Learned and Where We Are Going Next
Benjamin Walter, MD explores the evolution of deep brain stimulation and its role in shaping the future of adaptive, personalized neuromodulation.
Lifespan Epilepsy Management: Age‑Specific Protocols and Practice
Deepak Lachhwani, MD outlines age‑specific epilepsy care pathways that streamline diagnosis, tailor therapy through key life stages.
Cleveland Clinic Sleep App
Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, DO, discusses how the Sleep by Cleveland Clinic app leverages validated screening tools and digital innovation to make sleep disorder assessment more accessible for patients and providers.
Latest Technologies in Brain Tumor Treatment
Andrew Dhawan, MD, discusses how advanced technologies are transforming the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumor patients.
Neurological Indications for Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Lilyana Angelov, MD, highlights how stereotactic radiosurgery, precision technology, and team-based care are redefining treatment for brain and spine conditions.
Tech-Driven Treatments for Neck & Back Pain
Trishul Kapoor, MD, explores the evolving landscape of neck and back pain management, highlighting how advanced imaging, neuromodulation, and wearable technologies are transforming diagnosis, treatment, and patient outcomes.
Benefits of Innovative Enhanced Recovery Protocol After Trigeminal Neuralgia Surgery
Hamid Borghei-Razavi, MD, discusses the challenges of trigeminal neuralgia, highlighting how innovative surgical protocols are advancing patient care and recovery.
Huntington’s Disease
Adam Margolius, MD, explores the complexities of Huntington’s Disease, including clinical presentation, genetic testing, and the importance of multidisciplinary care.
Revision Deformity Surgery
Jason Savage, MD covers the complexities of spinal revision deformity surgery, including patient selection, surgical planning, and the importance of multidisciplinary care.
Evolution of Interventional Neurology
Ashutosh Mahapatra, MD, discusses the evolving role of interventional neurology and its expanding impact on cerebrovascular and neurovascular care.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Alexandra Bonner, MD discusses the evolving care landscape for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Epilepsy & Mental Health
Anna Shapiro-Krew, MD explores the complex relationship between epilepsy and mental health, highlighting how early screening, collaborative care, and emerging insights into neuroinflammation are transforming outcomes for patients with seizure disorders.
Alcohol & Drug Recovery: Learnings from 40 Years of Care
David Streem, MD, reflects on four decades of addiction care at Cleveland Clinic, highlighting how integrated clinical practice, education, and research have advanced treatment for alcohol and drug use disorders.
Gait: Striding Towards Accurate Diagnosis
James Liao, MD, explores the diagnostic power of gait analysis in neurology, highlighting how advanced tools like augmented reality and wearable technology help clinicians more effectively identify and manage movement disorders.
Next Frontier in Stroke Recovery
Dr. Mark Bain and Dr. Francois Bethoux discuss the next frontier in stroke recovery, highlighting the promising role of vagus nerve stimulation in enhancing neurorehabilitation outcomes.
Brachial Plexus Injury
Megan Jack, MD, PhD and Dennis Kao, MD explore the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of brachial plexus injuries, from trauma to surgical repair. This episode offers expert insight into nerve reconstruction and the latest advancements in care.
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Alexandra Bonner, MD, discusses spinal muscular atrophy, keys for diagnosis, and considerations for treatment.
Surgical Decision-Making for Cerebrovascular Disorders
Nina Moore, MD, discusses the evolving understanding of the mechanical properties of blood vessels and the potential impact on cerebrovascular surgical decision-making.
Ataxia: Diagnosis & Management
Odinachi Oguh, MD, sheds light on the nuances of ataxia, particularly the identification and multidisciplinary care needed for managing this challenging condition.
Progressive Multiple Sclerosis: Contemporary Concepts & New Therapies
Robert Fox, MD, explains progressive multiple sclerosis and discusses how the understanding of this disease has evolved in recent years in light of new therapies and research.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Psychiatric Comorbidities
Rachael Ferrari, MD, addresses the mental health challenges patients face with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) and shares tools for how to better serve and support these individuals.
Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: Evolution of Treatment
Thomas Mroz, MD, explains the surgical landscape of cervical spondylotic myelopathy treatment and discusses advancements in the field, along with promising research developments.
Treatment-Resistant Psychiatric Disorders
Stephen Ferber, MD, discusses the selection, administration and effectiveness of interventions for treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders.
Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Dementia
Dylan Wint, MD, details the neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia and their management.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Rebecca Kuenzler, MD, provides the latest insights on the diagnosis and treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Bipolar Disorder
Edward Kilbane, MD, addresses diagnosis of bipolar disorders and details the current treatment landscape.
Anti-Amyloid Agents
Charles Bernick, MD, MPH, discusses efficacy, patient selection and safety surveillance for anti-amyloid agents.
SEEG in Epilepsy Surgery: Current & Future Role
Demitre Serletis, MD, PhD, details the current and future use of SEEG in the localization of seizure foci and surgical planning as part of a team that has completed more than 1,000 SEEG cases.
Behavioral Health Challenges in MS
The incidence of behavioral health conditions in individuals with multiple sclerosis is four times higher than those with other neurological conditions. In this episode, Grace Tworek, PsyD, discusses the management of behavioral health conditions in MS.
Adult Idiopathic Scoliosis
Bill Clifton, MD, discusses the considerations and value of early intervention in adult idiopathic scoliosis.
Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders
Junaid Siddiqui, MD, details the four primary atypical parkinsonian disorders - PSP, MSA, DLB and CBD - and shares effective diagnostic techniques and management strategies, distinguishing them from Parkinson's disease.
Diagnostic Criteria for Multiple Sclerosis
Dan Ontaneda, MD, PhD, details the 2024 changes to the McDonald Criteria for multiple sclerosis diagnosis and discusses how these changes may impact and evolve the field.
Gene Therapy for Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
Imad Najm, MD, explores why temporal lobe epilepsy is among the most challenging epilepsy types to treat and how gene therapy aims to overcome the challenges.
Schizophrenia: Diagnosis & Management
Amanda Horrigan, MD, provides guidance on diagnosing and managing schizophrenia through an empathetic and supportive approach.
Pituitary Disorders: Medical & Surgical Management
Neuroendocrinologist, Divya Yogi-Morren, MD, and neurosurgeon, Pablo Recinos, MD detail the diagnostic work-up, medical management and surgical approaches used in pituitary disorders.
Axial Lumbar Back Pain: Surveying the Treatment Landscape
Alison Stout, DO, discusses the diagnostic complexity of axial lumbar back pain and the interventional treatment options currently available.
Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody Disease (MOGAD)
Amy Kunchok, MD, PhD, discusses the current diagnostic tools and treatment approaches for myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody disease (MOGAD).
Myasthenia Gravis Management: Unmet Needs & Future Course
Yuebing Li, MD, PhD, explores the diagnostic and treatment landscape for generalized and atypical myasthenia gravis.
Migraine Relief: Providing Preventive and Abortive Therapies
Emad Estemalik, MD, details strategies for preventive and abortive migraine management.
Stiff Person Syndrome
Justin Abbatemarco, MD, discusses the the diagnosis and management of stiff person syndrome.
Overview of MS Medications
Alise Carlson, MD, surveys the current landscape of multiple sclerosis therapeutics.
Oncology Rehabilitation
Eileen Slavin, DO, details the role of physiatry in managing side effects and supporting quality of life for patients with cancer.
Challenges in Neurotoxin Delivery
Francois Bethoux, MD, and Hubert Fernandez, MD, discuss the individualized approaches needed to deliver neurotoxins for an array of neurological indications.
Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy-Related Inflammation
G. Abbas Kharal, MD, dives into the diagnosis and management of cerebral amyloid angiopathy-related inflammation.
Idiopathic Hypersomnia: Diagnosis & Management
Nancy Foldvary-Schaefer, DO, discusses the often missed or delayed diagnosis of idiopathic hypersomnia and management of this elusive sleep disorder.
The Power of AI in Medicine
John Morren, MD, explores the intersection of neuroscience and AI and how to safely and ethically advance the field using new technologies.
Pediatric Central Sensitization Syndromes
Desimir Mijatovic, MD, discusses the diagnosis and management of central sensitization syndromes in children.For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.
Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
Justin Abbatemarco, MD, discusses the the diagnosis and management of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.
Managing Neurological Disorders in Pregnancy
Caroline Just, MD, discusses the management of neurological disorders during pregnancy and considerations for the preconception and postpartum periods.For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.
AI-Inspired Future Directions for Epilepsy Surgery
Demitre Serletis, MD, PhD, discusses future directions for epilepsy surgery and treatment as well as the technology and research that will pave the way.
Palliative Care for Parkinson’s Disease
Adam Margolius, MD, discusses the importance of palliative care in Parkinson's disease treatment.For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.
Mitochondrial Diseases
Sumit Parikh, MD, discusses the diagnosis and management guidelines for mitochondrial diseases and how experts are working to improve health outcomes for patients.For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.
Blood-based Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease in Women
Lynn Bekris, PhD, discusses ongoing research that seeks to identify candidate blood-based biomarkers that could be utilized to improve clinical care for women with Alzheimer's disease.For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.
Neuropsychiatric Challenges Facing Patients with Huntington’s Disease
Kasia Rothenberg, MD, PhD, discusses the neuropsychiatric challenges facing patients with Huntington's disease and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to care.For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.
Pediatric Sleep Disorders: Diagnosis and Management
Vaishal Shah, MD, MPH, discusses the diagnosis and management of pediatric sleep disorders.For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.
Intraventricular Tumors: Considerations for Endoscopic Surgery
Sarel Vorster, MD, MBA, discusses the surgical management of intraventricular tumors and considerations for the endoscopic approach.For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.
Trigeminal Neuralgia Surgery
Varun Kshettry, MD, discusses surgical interventions for trigeminal neuralgia and considerations around patient selection.For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.
Applications of Quantum Computing in Biomedical Research
Lara Jehi, MD, shares how quantum computing could be harnessed to hasten biomedical innovations. For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.
Parkinson's Disease Research in Women
Ignacio Mata, PhD, discusses ongoing research that seeks to elucidate the role of women-specific health factors in the severity and progression of Parkinson's disease.For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.
Multiple Sclerosis in Older Adults
Le Hua, MD, discusses the management of older adults with multiple sclerosis and why current treatment paradigms may need to evolve. For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.
Autoimmunity After Brain Injury
Gregory Hawryluk, MD, PhD, discusses current knowledge about autoimmunity following brain injuries and what ongoing investigations are hoping to discover.For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.
Genetics of Parkinson’s Disease in Latino Populations
Ignacio Mata, PhD, discusses the Latin American Research consortium on the GEnetics of Parkinson’s Disease, which aims to uncover the genetic risk factors that play a role in the development of Parkinson's disease in Latinos.For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.
Incorporating Endoscopic Spine Surgery into Your Practice
Michael Steinmetz, MD, discusses the evolving field of endoscopic spine surgery and how to integrate this approach into today's practice.For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.
Behavioral Health Challenges Facing Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
Taylor Rush, PhD, reviews the behavioral health challenges facing patients with Parkinson's disease and discusses how to manage these challenges in an interdisciplinary setting.For information about claiming CE credits, go to clevelandclinic.org/neuropodcast and click on the episode.
