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Continuum Audio features conversations with the guest editors and authors of Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology, the premier topic-based neurology clinical review and CME journal from the American Academy of Neurology. AAN members can earn CME for listening to interviews for review articles and completing the evaluation on the AAN's Online Learning Center.
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- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy With Drs. Jeffrey Allen and Arjun Seth · 25 minCIDP is a treatable immune-mediated neuropathy, but both delayed diagnosis and misdiagnosis are common and can have significant consequences. In this episode, Drs. Jeffrey Allen…
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome With Dr. Mamatha Pasnoor · 24 minGuillain-Barré syndrome is a neurologic emergency with a broad range of clinical presentations that can make diagnosis challenging. In this episode, Dr. Mamatha Pasnoor reviews…
- Inflammatory and Autoimmune Axonal Neuropathies With Dr. Qihua Fan · 22 minInflammatory and autoimmune axonal neuropathies can cause rapidly progressive weakness, sensory loss, and pain, but recognizing treatable cases can be challenging. In this…
- Diabetic Neuropathies With Dr. Vera Fridman · 24 minDiabetic neuropathy is more than a disorder of numbness and pain in the feet. In this episode, Dr. Vera Fridman discusses diabetic neuropathy as a complex, multisystem condition…
- The Diagnostic Approach to Neuropathy With Dr. Reza Sadjadi · 27 minNeuropathy can present in many ways beyond the classic pattern of numbness and tingling. In this episode, Dr. Reza Seyedsadjadi discusses a practical diagnostic approach…
- October 2026 Peripheral Nerve and Motor Neuron Disorders Issue With Dr. Noah Kolb · 19 minIn this episode, Lyell K. Jones Jr, MD, FAAN, speaks with Noah A. Kolb, MD, who served as the guest editor of the October 2026 Peripheral Nerve and Motor Neuron Disorders issue…
- Sleep in the Developing Brain With Dr. Kristin Seaborg · 24 minSleep plays a critical role in brain development, learning, memory, and behavior throughout childhood and adolescence. In this episode, Dr. Kristin Seaborg discusses how sleep…
- Circadian Neurology With Dr. Sabra M. Abbott · 24 minCircadian rhythms influence far more than sleep, affecting neurologic disease expression, treatment response, and overall health. In this episode, Dr. Sabra Abbott discusses…
- Hypersomnia With Dr. Margaret Kay-Stacey · 24 minHypersomnia encompasses a group of disorders characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness that can significantly impair quality of life and neurologic function. In this episode…
- Insomnia With Dr. Brandon R. Peters-Mathews · 23 minInsomnia affects neurologic health, quality of life, and daily functioning, but effective treatments are available. In this episode, Dr. Brandon Peters-Mathews discusses a…
- Central Sleep Apnea With Dr. Ran R. Liu · 20 minCentral sleep apnea is a complex and often underrecognized sleep-related breathing disorder that differs from obstructive sleep apnea by involving reduced respiratory drive…
- Sleep Diagnostics and Monitoring Technology in Obstructive Sleep Apnea With Dr. Joyce K. Lee-Iannotti · 27 minAdvances in sleep technology are transforming how neurologists identify and manage obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that affects up to 70% of patients with certain neurologic…
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea With Dr. Stephanie M. Stahl · 20 minObstructive sleep apnea affects approximately one in four adults and is especially common among patients with neurologic disorders, including stroke, Parkinson disease, dementia…
- August 2026 Sleep Neurology Issue With Dr. Karin Johnson · 33 minIn this episode, Lyell K. Jones Jr, MD, FAAN, speaks with Karin G. Johnson, MD, FAAN, who served as the guest editor of the August 2026 Sleep Neurology issue. They provide a…
- Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysms and Arteriovenous Malformations With Dr. Edgar A Samaneigo · 22 minUnruptured intracranial aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations are frequently discovered incidentally on neuroimaging, presenting complex decisions around monitoring…
- Transitional Stroke Care and the Road to Recovery With Dr. Mona N. Bahouth · 22 minThe period immediately after hospital discharge is a critical yet often overlooked phase in stroke recovery, marked by both heightened vulnerability and opportunities for rapid…
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage With Drs. Wendy Ziai & Vishank Shah · 26 minIntracerebral hemorrhage carries high morbidity and mortality, but growing evidence highlights meaningful opportunities for prevention, risk reduction, and long-term recovery…
- Stroke in Children and Younger Adults With Dr. Thalia S. Field · 25 minStroke in children and younger adults differs significantly from adult stroke, with varied presentations and a broader range of underlying causes such as congenital heart disease…
- Thrombolysis, Thrombectomy, and Antithrombotic Therapy for Acute Ischemic Stroke With Dr. Christopher R. Leon-Guerrero · 22 minRapid advances in acute ischemic stroke care have expanded treatment windows and improved patient outcomes through thrombolysis, mechanical thrombectomy, and optimized…
- Pregnancy and Stroke Risk With Dr. Michelle Leppert · 23 minPregnancy and the postpartum period are critical windows of increased stroke risk, driven by physiologic changes such as hypercoagulability and blood pressure fluctuations. This…
- Stroke Prevention With Dr. Mitchell S.V. Elkind · 25 minPrimary stroke prevention is a critical opportunity for neurologists, with most stroke risk driven by modifiable factors such as hypertension and lifestyle behaviors. This…
- Social Determinants of Health and Their Impacts on Stroke Prevention and Outcomes With Dr. Nneka Ifejika · 24 minSocial determinants of health, including housing, food access, insurance status, and structural inequities, significantly influence stroke prevention, recovery, and long term…
- June 2026 Cerebrovascular Disease Issue With Dr. Cheryl Bushnell · 22 minIn this episode, Lyell K. Jones Jr, MD, FAAN, speaks with Cheryl Bushnell, MD, MHS, who served as the guest editor of the June 2026 Cerebrovascular Disease issue. They provide a…
- Family Planning in Neuroinflammatory Disease With Drs. Ruth Dobson and Kerstin Hellwig · 25 minBalancing disease control with pregnancy and neonatal considerations in people with neuroinflammatory disease throughout the family planning, pregnancy, and postpartum periods is…
- Palliative Care in Multiple Sclerosis With Drs. Penelope Smyth and Janis M. Miyasaki · 28 minPalliative care in multiple sclerosis spans the disease course, from early screening and support after diagnosis to symptom management and quality‑of‑life optimization in…
- Infection Risk and Vaccine Considerations in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders With Dr. Avindra Nath · 28 minAdvances in immunotherapies for multiple sclerosis and related disorders have increased the risk of infections and raised important questions about vaccination efficacy. This…
- Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis With Drs. Ellen M. Mowry and Daniel Ontaneda · 26 minThere are many treatment options for people with relapsing MS. Patients should be carefully monitored to assess treatment response, and a change in treatment approach should be…
- Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder With Dr. Sara Mariotto · 27 minAlthough rare, recognizing NMOSD is crucial for improving patient outcomes through correct diagnostic and treatment approaches. Reports of atypical forms and increasing knowledge…
- Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody–Associated Disease With Dr. Eoin P. Flanagan · 24 minFamiliarity with the clinical, MRI, CSF, and serologic features of MOGAD can help neurologists recognize this condition in clinical practice. Awareness of the utility and…
- Adult-Onset Leukodystrophies Mimicking Multiple Sclerosis With Dr. Roberta La Piana · 23 minAdult‑onset leukodystrophies, though rare, can closely mimic MS on both clinical presentation and neuroimaging, posing a significant diagnostic challenge. This episode highlights…
- Diagnostic Neuroimaging Biomarkers for Multiple Sclerosis With Dr. Jiwon Oh · 23 minNovel MRI biomarkers, including cortical lesions, the central vein sign, and paramagnetic rim lesions, are highly specific for MS and can aid diagnosis in select clinical…
- April 2026 Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders Issue With Dr. Andrew J. SolomonIn this episode, Lyell K. Jones Jr, MD, FAAN, speaks with Andrew J. Solomon, MD, FAAN, who served as the guest editor of the April 2026 Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders…
- Neurologic Complications of Drug and Alcohol Use With Dr. Adeline L. Goss · 25 minNeurologic complications of substance use may be the first symptoms that lead patients with substance use disorders to seek care. Neurologists have a key role in identifying…
- Neurologic Complications of Pregnancy and Menopause With Dr. Sara C. LaHue · 18 minNeurologic care during pregnancy and menopause requires careful attention to the dynamic interplay between hormonal transitions, evolving evidence on diagnostic and treatment…
- Neurologic Complications of Cancer and Its Treatment With Dr. Amy A. Pruitt · 22 minPrompt recognition of direct and indirect neurologic complications of systemic cancers and their evolving treatments is essential. Neurologists should be familiar with common and…
- Neurologic Complications of Critical Illness With Dr. Shivani Ghoshal · 30 minNearly one in five patients in intensive care units (ICUs) requires neurologic consultation. The neurologic complications of critical illness can be unique to its underlying…
- Neurologic Complications of Hematologic Disorders With Drs. Lauren Patrick and Mark Terrelonge · 19 minNeurologic complications of hematologic disorders are frequently encountered in clinical practice and can involve both the central and peripheral nervous systems. Early…
- Neurologic Complications of Endocrine Disorders With Dr. Rafid Mustafa · 23 minNeurologic complications of endocrine disorders are diverse and may arise before systemic manifestations. Early recognition is essential because neurologic symptoms may represent…
- Neurologic Manifestations of Renal and Electrolyte Disorders With Dr. Eelco Wijdicks · 28 minMany serious medical illnesses are associated with some degree of serum electrolyte abnormality, renal impairment, or both. The neurologist must determine if the patient's…
- February 2026 Neurology of Systemic Disease Issue With Dr. Aaron Berkowitz · 23 minIn this episode, Lyell K. Jones Jr, MD, FAAN, speaks with Aaron L. Berkowitz, MD, PhD, FAAN, who served as the guest editor of the February 2026 Neurology of Systemic Disease…
- Managing Prognostic Uncertainty in Neurologic Disease With Dr. Robert G. Holloway · 23 minClinicians and patients are in a state of prognostic uncertainty when they are unsure about the future course of an illness. By embracing uncertainty while cultivating prognostic…
- Neuropalliative Medicine in Pediatric Neurology With Dr. Lauren Treat · 22 minPediatric neuropalliative medicine is an emerging area of subspecialty practice that emphasizes the human experience elements of serious neurologic illness. Child neurologists…
- Neuropalliative Care in Movement Disorders With Dr. Benzi M. Kluger · 21 minPatients with Parkinson disease and other movement disorders have significant palliative care needs that are poorly met under traditional models of care. Clinical trials…
- Neuropalliative Care in Dementia With Dr. Neal Weisbrod · 26 minDementia is often a highly burdensome disease process for patients, their caregivers and families, and the community at large. Palliating symptoms and providing guidance…
- Neuropalliative Care in Neuromuscular Disorders With Dr. David J. Oliver · 24 minCareful assessment and individualized care, provided by a skilled multidisciplinary care team, are emphasized in the holistic approach to neuropalliative care, which considers…
- Neuropalliative Care in Severe Acute Brain Injury and Stroke With Dr. Claire Creutzfeldt · 22 minSevere acute brain injury presents acute and longitudinal challenges. Addressing total pain involves managing physical symptoms and providing emotional, social, and spiritual…
- End-of-Life Care and Hospice With Dr. Claudia Chou · 20 minIn the hospital setting, neurologists may be responsible for managing common end-of-life symptoms. Comprehensive end-of-life care integrates knowledge of the biomedical aspects…
- The Approach to Serious-Illness Conversations With Dr. Jessica Besbris · 22 minNeurologists are privileged to act as guides for patients as they navigate the complex course of serious neurologic illnesses. Because of the impact on quality of life…
- December 2025 Neuropalliative Care Issue With Dr. Maisha T. Robinson · 22 minIn this episode, Lyell K. Jones Jr, MD, FAAN, speaks with Maisha T. Robinson, MD, MSHPM, FAAN, FAAHPM, who served as the guest editor of the December 2025 Neuropalliative Care…
- Dystrophinopathies With Dr. Divya Jayaraman · 25 minDystrophinopathies are heritable muscle disorders caused by pathogenic variants in the DMD gene, leading to progressive muscle breakdown, proximal weakness, cardiomyopathy, and…
