eanCast: Weekly Neurology

Ean Moderator: Anja Sander (Vienna, Austria)

Guest: Peter Dedeken (Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium)

Guest: Vanessa Carvalho (Lisbon, Portugal)

This week we are happy to share an episode about the EAN Leadership Programme. EAN Executive Director, Anja Sander, hosts two participants of the current round of the Leadership Programme: Peter Dedeken and Vanessa Carvalho. They share their motivation, learnings and benefits of participating in the programme, not only for leading others, buts also for leading themselves. The application for the next round of the Leadership Programme opens on 2 December 2024 - please find all information about the application procedure here: EAN Leadership Programme - ean.org

For more insights into the programme, see this article from another participant, Raphael Wurm: Why I applied for the EAN Leadership Programme and what I have learned - eanpages
The link to the mentioned burnout study can be found here: Education Research: Impact of Burnout on Neurology Residents and Research Fellows in Europe | Neurology Education 

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Moderator: Bernhard J. Steinhoff (Kehl-Kork, Germany)

Guest: Jakob Christensen (Aarhus, Denmark)

In this last November episode Bernhard Steinhoff and Jakob Christensen give an update on new data concerning the risk of the offspring of male patients under antiseizure medications. They discuss that the warnings of the EMA about autism spectrum disorders and cognitive impairment that raised major concern now appear less intimidating due to recently published results from a huge Scandinavian registry study.

Moderator: Bernhard J. Steinhoff (Kehl-Kork, Germany)

Guest: Jakob Christensen (Aarhus, Denmark)

This week Bernhard Steinhoff talks with Jakob Christensen about the latest news on the risk of antiseizure medications in pregnancy and beyond. They mention new data on teratogenicity and the increased probability of autism spectrum disorders and cognitive impairment of the offspring.

Moderator: Bernhard J. Steinhoff (Kehl-Kork, Germany)

Guest: Kristl Vonck (Gent, Belgium)

In this episode, Bernhard Steinhoff speaks with expert Kristl Vonck on the latest advancements in neurostimulation therapies for epilepsy. They explore how innovations in vagus nerve and deep brain stimulation are enhancing personalized treatment approaches, offering new hope for epilepsy patients resistant to traditional therapies.

Moderator: Bernhard J. Steinhoff (Kehl-Kork, Germany)

Guest: Andreas Schulze-Bonhage (Freiburg, Germany)

In this episode Bernhard J. Steinhoff and Andreas Schulze-Bonhage discuss the new fascinating perspectives and possibilities of EEG technologies that allow high-class long and ultra-long recordings. Schulze-Bonhage shares these new developments of a method still uniquely important for epileptologists.

Moderator: Theodoros M. Mavridis (Dublin, Ireland)

Guest: Messoud Ashina (Glostrup, Denmark)

In this episode Theodoros M. Mavridis and Messoud Ashina delve into the findings of the Phase 2 HOPE clinical trial, which assesses the efficacy and safety of Lu AG09222, a monoclonal antibody that targets the PACAP pathway. They explore the potential of this innovative treatment for migraine prevention while highlighting the critical role of the PACAP pathway in migraine pathophysiology.

Moderator: Roland Wiest (Bern, Switzerland)

Guest: Randolf Klingebiel (Bielefeld, Germany)

In this episode, Roland Wiest and Randolf Klingebiel explore rare causes of myelopathy, a challenging condition due to its infrequent occurrence and diverse origins. They discuss the diagnostic workup, imaging protocols, and differential diagnoses, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between neurologists and neuroradiologists in managing these complex cases.

Moderator: Raphael Wurm (Vienna, Austria)

Guest: Majda Thurnher (Vienna, Austria)

For this episode, Raphaela Wurm welcomes Majda Thurnher to dive into the challenges and joys of diagnosing spinal cord ischemia as theyexplore MRI protocols, key imaging findings, and the impact of diffusion-weighted imaging.

Moderator: Raphael Wurm (Vienna, Austria)

Guest: Dr. Wolfgang Marik (Vienna, Austria)

In this episode, Raphael Wurm and Wolfgang Marik explore key neuroimaging techniques for the spine, focusing on when to use CT, MRI, myelography, and spinal arteriography. They discuss how to choose the right technology and address common challenges that can be avoided with proper indications.

EAN moderator: Youssuf Saleh (Oxford, United Kingdom)

Guest: Sebastiaan Engelborghs (Brussel, Belgium)

In this episode Youssuf Saleh and Sebastiaan Engelborghs discuss dementia prevention, with particular reference to the recently published lancet commission report on dementia prevention, intervention and care. Key areas of discussion include what those risks are, how they can be mitigated and what adaptations the field of neurology and public health need to minimise the burden of dementia in aging populations.

EAN moderator: Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland)

Guest: Michel van Putten (Enschede, The Netherlands) 

In this episode, Marian Galovic talks with Prof. Michel van Putten about the effects of cardiac arrest on the brain. They highlight the role of EEG in assessing long-term prognosis following cardiac arrest and discuss the treatment of rhythmic or periodic EEG patterns.

Moderator: Federica Agosta (Milan, Italy)

Guest: Philip van Damme (Leuven, Belgium) 

In this week’s episodes Federica Agosta hosts Philip van Damme as they discuss the new EAN Guideline on the Management of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Find more information here.

EAN moderator: Youssuf Saleh (Oxford, United Kingdom)

Guest: Thanh Doan (Trondheim, Norway)

For this episodes Youssuf Saleh is joined by Thanh Doan as they discuss the role of brain circuits in neuroscience and how they can be used to advance both our understanding of disease and lay foundations for circuit-based treatments including neuromodulation.

EAN Moderator: Melinda Magyari (Copenhagen, Denmark)

Special Moderator: Brett Drummond (Melbourne, Australia)

Guest: Susana Otero (Barcelona, Spain)

In this episode eanCast: Weekly Neurology is joined by The ECTRIMS Podcast. Hosts Melinda Magyari and Brett Drummond talk about the ECTRIMS-EAN Vaccination Consensus Statement with lead author Susana Otero. Find the full article here.

Moderator: Melinda Magyari (Copenhagen, Denmark)

Guest: Celia Oreja-Guevara (Madrid, Spain)

In this last August episode Melinda Magyari hosts Celia Oreja-Guevara as they explore the impact of MS on women's fertility, the shift in advice regarding pregnancy, and how pregnancy affects MS activity. They also discuss the importance of consulting a neurologist, considerations for artificial reproduction techniques, and recommendations for disease-modifying therapies, including treating relapses during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Moderator: Melinda Magyari (Copenhagen, Denmark)

Guest: Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria)

Melinda Magyari and her guest Thomas Berger talk about how aging affects MS progression and management, focusing on immunosenescence's impact on the immune response and DMT effectiveness. They cover the rise of comorbidities in older MS patients, the challenges of using DMTs over age 55, the lack of clinical trials for this age group, and share lifestyle tips to improve quality of life and health outcomes.

Moderator: Melinda Magyari (Copenhagen, Denmark)

Guest: Nikolaos Grigoriadis (Thessaloniki, Greece)

Melinda Magyari hosts Paolo Preziosa as they delve into the significance of central vein sign and chronic active lesions in multiple sclerosis diagnosis and prognosis. They explore how these MRI biomarkers enhance diagnostic accuracy and predict disease progression, emphasizing their potential clinical relevance and the need for further research to optimize MS treatment strategies.

Moderator: Melinda Magyari (Copenhagen, Denmark)

Guest: Nikolaos Grigoriadis (Thessaloniki, Greece)

Follow Melinda Magyari and her guest Nikolaos Grigoriadis in the first MS episode of this month as they explore the Epstein-Barr Virus and its potential link to multiple sclerosis. They discuss how EBV might trigger or worsen MS, the challenges in confirming this connection, and implications for treatment and prevention. Other MS risk factors, such as genetics, environment, vitamin D levels, and lifestyle, are also covered.

Moderator: Anne Pavy-Le Traon (Toulouse, France)

Guests: Giovanna Calandra-Buonaura (Bologna, Italy) and Valeria Iodice (London, United Kingdom) 

In this week’s podcast episode Anne Pavy-Le Traon hosts two guests, Giovanna Calandra Buonaura and Valeria Iodice, as they discuss a hot topic related to Phenoconversion in Pure Autonomic Failure (PAF). They highlight the natural history of PAF and the importance of recognising this disease as a possible prodromal/ premotor phase of other alpha synucleinopathies. They discuss novel clinical and multimodal biomarkers in early diagnosis of these disorders.

Moderator: Cristian Falup-Pecurariu (Brasov, Romania)

Guest: Valentina Leta (Milan, Italy)

In this episode, Cristian Falup-Pecurariu discusses with Valentina Leta the relationship between gastrointestinal dysfunction and movement disorders with a focus on Parkinson's disease. They explore the impact of gastrointestinal dysfunction as part of dysautonomia in people with Parkinson's disease, other neurodegenerative diseases, and the importance of identifying and managing these symptoms to improve their quality of life.

Moderator: Cristian Falup-Pecurariu (Brasov, Romania)

Guests: Alessandra Fanciulli (Innsbruck, Austria) and Roland Thijs (Heemstede, The Netherlands)

In this second episode of July, Cristian Falup-Pecurariu hosts Alessandra Fanciulli and Roland Thijs. They delve into the topic of Cardiovascular Autonomic Dysfunction and cover symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions like syncope and orthostatic hypotension, emphasizing their significance in neurodegenerative disorders and the importance of distinguishing these autonomic failures in clinical practice.

Moderator: Anne Pavy-Le Traon (Toulouse, France)

Guests: Diogo Carneiro (Coimbra, Portugal); Fabian Leys (Innsbruck, Austria)

In this episode, Anne Pavy-Le Traon talks with Diogo Carneiro and Fabian Leys about the Post-Covid Autonomic Dysfunction, a disease that appeared during the recent COVID-19 pandemics but is still present in a large number of individuals. They highlight the syndromic constellation of this entity which affects different body organs and the general principles of its management.

Release Date: 24.06.2024

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Guest: Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland)

In this episode Barbara Tettenborn talks with Dr. Marian Galovic about acute symptomatic seizures, a frequent but commonly misunderstood topic. They highlight the impact of acute symptomatic seizures on outcomes and brain health, their implications for developing epilepsy and the resulting treatment considerations.

Moderator: Andrew Chan (Bern, Switzerland)

Guests: Barbara Kornek (Vienna, Austria) and Fredrik Sandesjo (Stockholm, Sweden)

Pediatric onset multiple sclerosis (POMS) is increasingly recognized as a non-benign condition which requires consequent disease modifying treatment. In this special episode Andrew Chan hosts Barbara Kornek and Fredrik Sandesjö. They discuss epidemiological, biological and clinical characteristics of POMS, and highlight early highly effective therapy in this vulnerable patient group and the treatment in POMS.

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Guests: Claudio Bassetti (Bern, Switzerland) and Elena Moro (Grenoble, France)

We are thrilled to announce a milestone celebration: the 100th episode of eanCast!

In this special episode, we are honoured to welcome two distinguished guests. The past president of EAN, Prof. Claudio Bassetti, who will share insights into the challenges faced and achievements accomplished during his tenure, along with exciting projects that have made a lasting impact. Additionally, we will be joined by the first female future president of EAN: Prof. Elena Moro, who will discuss her vision and plans for her upcoming presidency.

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Guest: Jutta Keller (Hamburg, Germany)

In this episode of eanCast and UEG Talks, host Prof. Barbara Tettenborn from the EAN and guest Prof. Jutta Keller from UEG discuss neuro-gastroenterology, focusing on the gut-brain axis and its implications for various gastrointestinal and neurological disorders. They explore the influence of the microbiome on gut function, the impact of diet on brain health, and strategies for managing gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease.

United European Gastroenterology (UEG) is a strategic partner of the Brain Health Mission (BHM). This episode is brought to you by the Brain Health Mission.

Moderator: Alicia Gonzalez (Madrid, Spain)

Guest: Christian Lampl (Linz, Austria)

This last May episode features Alicia González Martínez and her guest Prof. Christian Lampl as they discuss organising headache care, focusing on increasing access and offering value-based healthcare. They delve into strategies to improve the delivery, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of headache management, aiming to enhance patient well-being and integration of headache care into existing healthcare systems.

Moderator: Daniele Martinelli (Pavia, Italy)

Guest: Raquel Gil-Gouveia (Oeiras, Portugal)

Guest: Antoinette Maassen van den Brink (Rotterdam, The Netherlands)

Join us in this episode as Daniele Martinelli engages in a dialogue with esteemed experts, Prof. Antoinette Maassen van den Brink and Dr. Raquel Gil-Gouveia.

They delve into animal models—our window into the brain’s hidden mechanisms. These models reveal neurotransmitter dynamics and potential triggers, paving the way for novel therapies. Additionally, they explore gender-specific nuances, shaping the understanding and personalized management strategies. By bridging theory to practice, they emphasize collaboration—a path toward better patient outcomes, alleviating the burden of this debilitating condition.

Moderator: Anna Gryglas-Dworak (Wroclaw, Poland)

Guest: Dimos-Dimitrios Mitsikostas (Athens, Greece)

This podcast episode presents the current guidelines of the European Headache Federation (published in 2021, updated in 2022) and the American Headache Society (2024) on migraine treatment. Acute and preventive as well as new and old options are discussed.

Moderator: Bianca Raffaelli (Berlin, Germany)

Guest: Messoud Ashina (Copenhagen, Denmark)

Guest: Cristina Tassorelli (Pavia, Italy)

In this episode, Bianca Raffaelli hosts experts Messoud Ashina and Cristina Tassorelli on how to navigate the newly enriched therapeutic armamentarium of migraine with disease-specific drugs for the prevention and the acute treatment of attacks. They delve into the questions how, when, where, who and for whom.

Moderator: Giovanni Palermo (Pisa, Italy)

Guest: Sterre van der Veen (Groningen, The Netherlands)

In this episode, Giovanni Palermo and Sterre van der Veen explore the myoclonus phenomenon from its semiology to treatment, while dissecting the complexity of classification systems aimed at recognising its nature and determining its underlying causes.

In this episode Iva Stankovic hosts Alessio Di Fonzo to discuss how to diagnose chorea and how to approach differential diagnosis to entangle the etiology of chorea.

Moderator: Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)

Guest: Vladimira Vuletic (Rijeka, Croatia)

In this episode Yildiz Degirmenci and Vladimira Vuletic cover the approach to dystonia emergencies. Dystonia, marked by muscle contractions and abnormal movements, can be triggered by medications like antipsychotics. Management includes stopping triggering drugs and using medications like diphenhydramine. Status dystonicus, a severe form, requires intensive care with oxygen or ventilation. Primary and secondary dystonias are prone to this condition, possibly needing medication adjustments or deep brain stimulation. They stress the significance of patient history for precise diagnosis and treatment.

Moderator: Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)

Guest: Christos Ganos (Berlin, Germany)

Yildiz Degirmenci hosts a discussion with Christos Ganos, a movement disorder specialist, about ticks and Tourette syndrome. They delve into the definition of ticks, discuss diagnostic criteria, and differentiate between primary and functional tic disorders. The conversation also covers treatment options, including psychoeducation, psychological interventions like cognitive behavioral therapy, pharmacological treatments such as antipsychotics, and invasive neuromodulation methods.

Moderator: Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, The Netherlands)

Guest: Marina Tüzün (Bern, Switzerland)

Rolf Fronczek and Marina Tüzün discuss the Burden of Sleep Disorders Project, targeting daytime sleepiness and insomnia across Europe. They emphasize primary care collaboration for effective management, including patient perspectives and long-term follow-ups. Dr. Tüzün's personal interest in sleep research drives her involvement, inviting listeners to stay updated on the project's progress.

Moderator: Francesco Di Lorenco (Rome, Italy)

Guest: Dag Aarsland (London, United Kingdom)

Francesco Di Lorenco and Prof. Dag Aarsland discuss managing behavioral symptoms in dementia, highlighting the burden on patients and families. They stress the importance of timely treatment and challenges in diagnosis. They mention brexpiprazole's FDA approval for Alzheimer's agitation and the need for careful monitoring. Early detection of psychiatric symptoms in neurological diseases is crucial, but distinguishing between disorders is challenging. Therapeutic options like clozapine and cholinesterase inhibitors are mentioned, calling for more research and collaboration.

Moderator: Massimo Filippi (Milan, Italy)

Guest: Federica Agosta (Milan, Italy)

In this week’s episode Prof. Massimo Filippi and Prof. Federica Agosta discuss frontotemporal dementia (FTD) emphasizing the role of neuroimaging (MRI and FDG PET) in early diagnosis. They highlight MRI for identifying crucial patterns and FDG PET for detecting metabolic changes. Early detection is crucial for future treatments. Connectomics, studying brain networks, aids in predicting FTD progression. Emerging PET tracers, like UCBJ, show promise for early neurodegeneration markers. The episode is a valuable resource for neurologists interested in FTD diagnostics and monitoring.

Moderator: Youssuf Saleh (Oxford, United Kingdom)

Guest: Sebastiaan Engelborghs (Brussel, Belgium)

Youssuf Saleh interviews Prof. Sebastiaan Engelborghs on Alzheimer's biomarkers, focusing on amyloid and tau. They discuss diagnostic challenges, the need for prognostic markers, and potential serum markers like neurofilament light. Engelborghs highlights Alzheimer's complexity and the role of omics studies in patient subpopulations. The interview concludes with optimism for blood-based biomarkers revolutionizing diagnosis in the next five years, contingent on clinical validation and evolving therapies.

Moderator: Svetlana Tomic (Osijek, Croatia)

Guest: Veronica Cabreira (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)

In this episode of eanCast, Prof. Svetlana Tomic and Dr. Veronica Cabreira delve into the definition functional cognitive impairment. This disorder, affecting a significant number of patients at memory clinics, is marked by severe attention and concentration issues, and excessive self-monitoring of cognitive performance. Diagnosis hinges on cognitive symptoms, distress, and internal inconsistency. Treatments range from explaining the diagnosis to cognitive restructuring, cognitive behavioral therapy, and managing comorbidities.

Moderator: Federica Montagnese (Munich, Germany)

Guest: John Vissing (Copenhagen, Denmark)

In this week's episode, Federica Montagnese hosts Professor John Vissing as they delve into the intricate world of diagnosing muscular dystrophies. The discussion revolves around the crucial role of neuromuscular examinations and the significance of medical history, including school performance. Specific signs like myotonia and facial signs are explored, alongside the evolving landscape of genetic testing, advanced imaging techniques (MRI and ultrasound), and the potential of artificial intelligence in diagnostics. The speakers also touch on extra-muscular manifestations, expanding the understanding of these conditions.

Moderator: Gabriele Siciliano (Pisa, Italy)

Guest: Antonio Toscano (Messina, Italy)

Prof. Antonio Toscano is hosted by Prof. Gabriele Siciliano as he emphasizes the enduring significance of muscle biopsy in diagnosing neuromuscular disorders, particularly in cases of progressive muscle weakness. The episode stresses the need for a comprehensive diagnostic strategy, combining genetic testing with muscle biopsy, guided by clinical and imaging assessments. Overall, the episode underscores the continued importance of muscle biopsy for a thorough understanding of muscular dystrophies.

Moderator: Gabriele Siciliano (Pisa, Italy)

Guest: Tiziana Mongini (Torino, Italy)

In this episode, Prof. Gabriele Siciliano and Prof. Tiziana Mongini discuss a recent paper on Bag3 gene mutations linked to neurogenic distal muscle atrophy. They explore the evolving understanding of muscle dystrophies, the importance of genetic and molecular aspects, and challenges in diagnosis. Mongini underscores the significance of ancillary exams like neurophysiology and muscle MRI. They emphasize the complexity of genetic testing, advocating for a multidimensional approach involving clinical, genetic, and imaging data. Collaboration between basic and clinical researchers is stressed to comprehend neuromuscular complexities. The podcast concludes with a reminder to interpret genetic results cautiously and remain open-minded to diverse clinical presentations.

Moderator: Federica Montagnese (Munich, Germany)

Guest: Magda Mroczek (Basel, Switzerland)

In this podcast, Dr. Federica Montagnese interviews Dr. Magdalena Mroczek about gene mutations and variants in neuromuscular disorders, with a focus on muscular dystrophies. They discuss the impact of advanced technologies on genetic testing, highlighting the importance of clinical data and collaboration between clinicians and geneticists. The conversation touches on challenges in interpreting variants, the role of epigenetic factors, and initiatives to enhance access to genetic tools in low-income countries through international collaborations. The podcast underscores the dynamic nature of genetic diagnostics, emphasizing the importance of continuous research and education in the field.

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St.Gallen, Switzerland)

Guest: Matthias Endres (Berlin, Germany)

In this episode, Barbara Tettenborn interviews Professor Matthias Endres, professor and chair of Neurology at the Charité Hospital in Berlin. The conversation delves into the connection between stroke and cardiology. Endres introduces the concept of stroke-induced atrial fibrillation, distinguishing it from pre-existing AF. They discuss the stroke heart syndrome, underlining the increased risk of cardiac events post-stroke. Troponin elevation is highlighted as a crucial biomarker, and the role of insular lesions in the brain in the syndrome is explored. The podcast concludes by emphasizing the importance of an interdisciplinary approach between neurology and cardiology for comprehensive patient care.

Moderator: Benedetta Storti (Milan, Italy)

Guest: Anita Arsovska (Skopje, North Macedonia)

Benedetta Storti hosts Prof. Arsovska as they explore rare causes of strokes, covering conditions like cardiomyopathy, fibromuscular dysplasia, and immune-related factors. Arsovska stresses the significance of a comprehensive diagnostic approach, discussing specific features in tests and advocating for thorough investigations. The podcast addresses potential errors in diagnostic pathways and underscores the importance of biopsy in certain cases. Arsovska shares insights into tailored treatment options based on underlying conditions.

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Guest: Thomas Meinel (Bern, Switzerland)

Thomas Meinel, a clinician scientist at the Burn Stroke Research Center in Switzerland, is hosted by Barbara Tettenborn as they discuss covert cerebrovascular disease. His research, particularly on strokes in patients on anticoagulation, is explored, highlighting the frequency and clinical implications of covert cerebrovascular lesions. Meinel emphasizes the current lack of clear evidence for managing these conditions. He also shares insights into ongoing studies that aim to connect epidemiological knowledge with clinical practices, encouraging neurologists to recognize and address covert cerebrovascular disease in patient care.

Moderator: Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, The Netherlands)

Guest: Matilde Leonardi (Milan, Italy)

Celebrate the end of the year with us with this special episode on Brain Health! Rolf Fronczek hosts Matilde Leonardi discussing her international neurology career and passion for Brain Health. She highlights the WHO Global Action Plan on epilepsy, stresses the increasing global burden of neurological diseases, and advocates for preventative measures. Leonardi details EAN's Brain Health Strategy, urging neurologists to advocate for brain health individually and nationally. Emphasizing a bio-psychosocial approach, she invites participation in EAN's leadership and advocacy training to contribute to shaping global brain health.

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Guest: Didier Leys (Lille, France)

In this eanCast episode, Barbara Tettenborn interviews Didier Leys, Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Neurology, marking its 30th anniversary. Leys discusses the journal's evolution, challenges, and current impact factor of five. He outlines his daily editorial duties, stressing manuscript selection, ethical standards, and team management. Future plans include webinars, a history special issue, a virtual issue of top-cited articles, and video interviews with editors. He also encourages young researchers to submit, citing impact factor and submission delay importance. The episode closes with a glimpse into exciting 30th-anniversary initiatives.

Moderator: Johann Sellner (Mistelbach, Austria)

Guest: Tamuna Akhvlediani (Tbilisi, Georgia)

In this podcast episode, Prof. Johann Sellner interviews Prof. Tamuna Akhvlediani about the neurological aspects of new antiviral drugs for SARS-CoV-2. They discuss drugs like monoclonal antibodies, paxlovid, and remdesivir, emphasizing their mechanisms and potential applications beyond COVID-19. Prof. Akhvlediani details neurological side effects observed in trials and significant drug interactions, especially in chronic neurological patients. The episode closes with insights into managing these interactions in clinical practice.

Moderator: Johann Sellner (Mistelbach, Austria)

Guest: Tamuna Akhvlediani (Tbilisi, Georgia)

In this last episode on Infectious Diseases, Prof. Johann Sellner and Prof. Tamuna Akhvlediani explore nosocomial infections of the central nervous system (CNS). They cover the definition, common pathogens, and prevention methods like infection control and standardized surgery. Prof. Akhvlediani specifies prevalent CNS infections and addresses challenges in prevention and treatment, notably due to antimicrobial resistance. The conversation concludes with insights into treatment strategies, emphasizing the increasing challenge of antimicrobial resistance in healthcare-associated infections.

Moderator: Tamuna Akhvlediani (Tbilisi, Georgia)

Guest: Johann Sellner (Mistelbach, Austria)

In this week’s podcast hosted by Dr. Tamuna Akhvlediani, Prof. Johann Sellner discusses the connection between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and multiple sclerosis (MS). They explore the immune-mediated nature of MS, focusing on the impact of EBV and recent studies linking its infection to MS development. The episode delves into the controversies, hypotheses, and potential therapies related to EBV and MS, concluding with information on ongoing clinical trials and the influence of existing MS treatments on EBV.

Moderator: Tamuna Akhvlediani (Tbilisi, Georgia)

Guest: Johann Sellner (Mistelbach, Austria)

Dr. Tamuna Akhvlediani hosts Professor Johann Sellner in a podcast discussing the impact of COVID-19 on neuro infections. Professor Sellner covers global neuro infections, the decline during lockdowns, and the effectiveness of measures like face masks and vaccination. The episode emphasizes lessons learned, including insights into chronic neuro infection care disruptions and challenges, such as neuro-AIDS management during the pandemic. It concludes with findings from a study on how COVID-19 affected different neurological subspecialties.

Moderator: Yildiz Değirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)

Guest: Antonio Farina (Florence, Italy)

This week, Dr. Yildiz Değirmenci and Dr. Antonio Farina discuss life-threatening neurological toxicities from immune checkpoint inhibitors. Dr. Farina highlights high fatality rates, long-term disabilities, and the urgency of early recognition and treatment. The episodeexplores management, including discontinuation and corticosteroids, and factors influencing outcomes. It touches on the association between adverse events and treatment response, resuming inhibitors, and stresses a multidisciplinary approach for informed decision-making. The conclusion emphasizes the importance of neurologists' awareness in addressing these rare yet significant neurological complications.

Moderator: Antonio Malvaso

Guest: Stefania Cuzzubbo

Dr. Antonio Malva hosts Dr. Stefania Cuzzubbo to discuss neurological complications from cancer immunotherapy. Dr. Cuzzubbo highlights immune-related adverse events, focusing on peripheral nervous system issues. The importance of early diagnosis using MRI, lumbar puncture, and nerve studies is emphasized. Treatment involves promptly stopping the drug and using steroids, with alternative therapies explored for steroid-refractory cases. Continued research in this evolving field is crucial.

Moderator: Antonio Malvaso (Pavia, Italy)

Guest: Alberto Vogrig (Udine, Italy)

In this episode of EAN Cast Weekly Neurology, Dr. Antonio Malvaso, a neurology resident, welcomes Dr. Alberto Vogrig, an international expert in the field of paraneoplastic neurological syndromes. They discuss the definition of these syndromes, emphasizing the causal relationship with cancer and their immune-mediated pathogenesis. They also talk about the revised diagnostic criteria and the importance of clinical diagnosis, laboratory techniques, and oncologic screening. The treatment for these syndromes includes immunosuppression, cancer therapy, and symptomatic treatment, tailored to the specific symptoms.

Moderator: Alberto Vogrig (Udine, Italy)

Guest: Giulia Berzero (Milan, Italy)

In this episode Dr. Alberto Vogrig is joined by Dr. Giulia Berzero to discuss the clinical approach to neurological symptoms in patients with cancer. She highlights the increasing occurrence of neurological complications in cancer patients due to improved survival rates and novel cancer treatments. Dr. Berzero emphasizes the importance of considering patient-related factors, tumor-related factors, and treatment modalities in assessing the risk of developing neurological symptoms. She also explains the signs that may prompt suspicion of brain metastasis and provides guidance on assessing and diagnosing CNS dissemination in cancer patients. Dr. Berzero stresses the need for a multidisciplinary approach and collaboration with oncologists to optimize patient care.

Moderator: Panagiotis Zis (Nicosia, Cyprus)

Guest: Peter Van den Bergh (Brussels, Belgium)

In this episode of the EAN Cast, Prof. Zis is joined by Prof. Van den Bergh to discuss the recently updated guidelines for diagnosing and treating Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP). The existing guidelines were last revised over a decade ago, and this new version aims to reflect the latest advancements in clinical and basic research. Prof. Van den Bergh highlights the common pitfalls in CIDP diagnosis and emphasizes the need for accurate diagnostic criteria.

The guidelines include flowcharts, tables, and criteria for different CIDP variants, as well as suggestions for supportive criteria to upgrade the diagnosis from possible CIDP to CIDP. The episode also delves into the treatment approaches, with an emphasis on corticosteroids, IVIG, and plasma exchange, and when to consider nerve biopsy.

Moderator: Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria)

Guest: Wolfgang Grisold (Vienna, Austria)

In this podcast episode of EAN Cast, Professor Thomas Berger, Chair of the Department of Neurology at the Medical University in Vienna, and Professor Wolfgang Grisold, the current president of the World Federation of Neurology, discuss two important topics. First, they delve into the history and implementation of the World Health Organization's (WHO) Intersectoral Global Action Plan for epilepsy and other neurological disorders (ICAP). They emphasize that ICAP is a global effort to improve neurological services, and while epilepsy is a key focus, it covers various neurological disorders across countries, regardless of their income level. They highlight the importance of ICAP's five points: policy, treatment, prevention, research and innovation, and public health.

Secondly, they discuss the concept of brain health, a mission closely related to ICAP, and its importance. They mention the need to raise awareness, address stigma associated with neurological diseases, and work towards individualized care for patients. They stress that these initiatives require collaboration at all levels, from global organizations to individual neurologists.

Moderator: Yıldız Değirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)

Guest: Panagiotis Zis (Nicosia, Cyprus)

In this podcast episode Dr. Yıldız Değirmenci is joined by Dr. Panagiotis Zis to discuss peripheral neuropathies. Dr. Panagiotis Zis explains that peripheral neuropathy refers to diseases or disorders of the peripheral nerves, including mono neuropathies affecting single nerves and poly neuropathies affecting multiple nerves. The clinical symptoms of peripheral neuropathy vary depending on the type and degree of nerve fiber involvement, with symptoms ranging from pain and abnormal sensations to motor issues like muscle atrophy and cramps.

Dr. Zis emphasizes the importance of a thorough neurological examination in diagnosing peripheral neuropathy and highlights key findings, such as reduced sensation, neuropathic pain, sensory ataxia, and reflex abnormalities. He also stresses the significance of electrophysiological studies, including nerve conduction studies, to confirm and classify neuropathies.

The episode touches upon the classification of neuropathies based on the temporal evolution of symptoms and the involvement of large or small nerve fibers. Dr. Zis emphasizes the need to identify the cause of neuropathies, especially in chronic cases, and discusses treatment options, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological, including dietary modifications for conditions like gluten neuropathy.

Moderator: Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, The Netherlands) 

Guest: Harris Eyre (Houston, USA) 

Dr. Rolf Fronczek is joined by Dr. Harris Eyre to continue our discussion on the concept of Brain Health Span, emphasizing the importance of living with good brain health throughout life. They explore the role of neurologists in this endeavor, including individual patient care, educating other healthcare professionals, engaging in research, and participating in public policy discussions. Dr. Eyre emphasizes the need for neurologists to integrate brain health discussions into current global agendas, such as the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, to ensure brain health remains a prominent concern on a global scale.

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) 

Guest: Erich Schmutzhard (Innsbruck, Austria), Eveline Sipido (Florence, Italy) 

In this episode of "eanCast: Weekly Neurology," host Barbara Tettenborn discusses regional teaching courses in Sub-Saharan Africa with special guests Professor Erich Schmutzhard and Eveline Sipido from the EAN Headoffice. These courses aim to share excellence in neurology education with residents and neurologists in Sub-Saharan Africa. They cover a range of topics, including infectious diseases of the nervous system and specific neurological conditions relevant to the region. The courses are open to a variety of healthcare professionals, not just neurologists, and are a mix of basic and specialized lectures. The episode also highlights the role of local organizers and the benefits of joining the European Academy of Neurology.

Moderator: Sasa Filipovic (Belgrade, Serbia)

Guest: Dafin Muresanu (Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

In this final episode on Neurorehabilitation for the month, Professor Murseanu discusses the advancements and future prospects in post-stroke neurorehabilitation with Professor Filipovic. They emphasize the importance of evidence-based medicine and personalized medicine in the field, as well as the need for real-world data and disease registers to inform and improve neurorehabilitation practices. They also discuss the impact of health policy and advocacy initiatives, such as the Stroke Action Plan for Europe, on post-stroke care and the role of economic evaluations in prioritizing interventions. The conversation highlights the ongoing research and development in various areas, including robotics, brain computer interfaces, and pharmacological interventions, to enhance stroke recovery and improve patient outcomes. The importance of collaboration between organizations and the research community is emphasized as they work towards further advancements in the field of neurorehabilitation.

Moderator: Dafin Muresanu (Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

Guest: Karin Diserens (Lausanne, Switzerland)

In the second episode on Neurorehabilitation, Professor Muresanu is joined by Professor Diserens to discuss early neurorehabilitation. They discuss the definition of early neurorehabilitation, the types of patients eligible for this approach, and the evidence-based research behind it. The conversation covers topics such as mobilization programs for stroke patients, the inclusion of coma patients in the rehabilitation process, standards of treatment and program intensity, organizing the acute neurorehabilitation process, and the importance of individualized treatment based on functional consequences. The discussion concludes with a focus on financing the cost of treatment and the collaboration between European societies in advancing the field of neurorehabilitation.

Moderator: Dafin Muresanu (Cluj-Napoca, Romania)

Guest: Katrin Rauen (Chieti, Italy)

In this episode, Professor Muresanu interviews Professor Rauen about neurorehabilitation for brain injury patients. They discuss the importance of distinguishing between different types of brain injuries and tailoring rehabilitation programs accordingly. The conversation highlights the need for inpatient rehabilitation options, the integration of motor, cognitive, and emotional aspects in treatment, ongoing initiatives, and the prognosis and potential for recovery in brain injury patients.

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Guest: Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)

Join Barbara Tettenborn and Yildiz Degirmenci in this episode of eanCast: Weekly Neurology as they delve into the intricacies of traveling with Parkinson's disease. Expert insights on managing symptoms during long trips, medication schedules across time zones, and precautions against infections are provided. Discover how to maintain an adventurous spirit while staying safe and comfortable on your travels with Parkinson's.

Episode 59: Epilepsy and Travel

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Guests: Simona Balestrini (Florence, Italy), Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland)

In the first episode of August, Barbara Tettenborn discusses epilepsy and traveling with experts Simona Balestrini and Marian Galovich. They address various topics related to epilepsy and travel, including recommendations for people with epilepsy when flying, adjusting medication schedules for time zone changes, managing temperature-related challenges, dealing with infections, vaccinations, and considerations for physical activities like swimming and scuba diving.

Episode 58: EAN 2023 Review

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (Bern, Switzerland)

Guest: Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria)

In this special episode, EAN moderator Prof. Barbara Tettenborn sits down with fellow moderator and chair of the scientific committee, Prof. Thomas Berger, to review highlights and details about the EAN congress 2023.

Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (Bern, Switzerland)

Guest: Miguel Silva Miranda (Cascais, Portugal)

In this episode, Prof. Tettenborn and Dr. Silva discuss the connection between neurology and climate change. They explore the growing body of evidence linking climate change to neurological diseases, such as stroke, headache, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and neuroinfectious diseases. They also highlight the importance of sustainability in promoting brain health and discuss the European Academy of Neurology's commitment to implementing sustainable actions in their initiatives and events.

Moderator: Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria)

Guest: Harris Eyre (Houston, USA)

Prof. Thomas Berger is joined by special guest, Dr. Harris Eyre to discuss brain capital, and how brain health is becoming increasingly important for modern society.

Moderator: Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, The Netherlands)

Guest: David Schreier (Bern, Switzerland), Matthieu Perrenoud (Lausanne, Switzerland)

The EAN mentorship programme is dedicated to helping neurologists in Europe to successfully manage these challenges by facilitating the transition of knowledge and experience across generations of neurologists. Moderator Dr. Rolf Fronczek sits down with Dr. David Schreier and Dr. Matthieu Perrenoud to discuss this programme, as well as their experiences on the Mentorship Task Force.

Moderator: Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, The Netherlands)

Guest: Katina Aleksovska (Skopje, North Macedonia)

Dr. Katina Aleksovska joins Dr. Rolf Fronczek in an enlightening discussion about the fundamental aspects of guideline creation and Dr. Aleksovska’s personal experience with the Guideline Production Group (GPG). Gain practical insights into the ins and outs of the process and discover how guideline production unfolds within EAN.

Moderator: Dag Aarsland (London, United Kingdom)

Guest: Laura Bonanni (Chieti, Italy)

In this episode, specialist Moderator Dag Aarsland is joined by Prof. Laura Bonanni to talk about the understanding of the prodromal in dementia with Lewybodies (DLB), the role of different diagnostic methods and management of prodromal DLB.

Moderator: Elka Stefanova (Belgrade, Serbia)

Guest: Magda Tsolaki (Thessaloniki, Greece)

Elka Stefanova is joined by Magda Tsolaki to discuss the basics of diagnosis and treatment of neurodegenerative dementia.

Moderator: Kristian Steen Frederiksen (Copenhagen, Denmark)

Guest: Svetlana Tomic (Osijek, Croatia)

In this second episode, Moderator Kristian Steen Frederiksen is joined by Prof. Svetlana Tomic to talk about gut microbiota in context with neurodegenerative diseases.

Moderator: Kristian Steen Frederiksen (Copenhagen, Denmark)

Guest: Lutz Fröhlich (Mannheim, Germany)

The field of dementia and specifically the treatment of Alzheimer´s disease is at the brink of a possible new era in which disease-modifying therapy will become available in the form of anti-bodies directed against beta-amyloid.

Prof. Kristian Steen Frederiksen and Prof. Lutz Fröhlich kick off the June episodes on Dementia and Cognitive Disorderswith discussions on the background and development of anti-bodies directed against beta-amyloid development, status with regards to clinical trials in AD of anti-amyloid anti-body therapy, and challenges and opportunities in clinical practice if anti-amyloid anti-body therapy will be approved.

Moderator: Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria)

Guest: Wolfgang Grisold (Vienna, Austria)

Prof. Thomas Berger is joined by Prof. Wolfgang Grisold, the current president of the World Federation of Neurology, to discuss brain health, global neurological topics, and joint initiatives between EAN and the WFN.

Moderator: Anna Kostera-Pruszczyk (Warsaw, Poland)

Guest: Antonio Toscano (Messina, Italy)

For the final episode of the month on Muscle and Neuro-muscular Junction disorders,     Prof. Pruszczyk discusses Pompe’s Disease with Prof. Antonio Toscano.

Moderator: Anna Kostera-Pruszczyk (Warsaw, Poland)

Guest: Maria J. Molnar (Budapest, Hungary), Massimiliano Filosto (Gussago Brescia, Italy)

For this episode, Anna Kostera-Pruszczyk is joined by Prof. Maria J. Molnar and Prof. Massimiliano Filosto to discuss the Pros and Cons of genetic testing and counselling.

Moderator: Anna Kostera-Pruszczyk (Warsaw, Poland)

Guest: Nicolas Dubuisson (Brussels, Belgium), Amelia Evoli (Rome, Italy)

In this second episode specialist moderator Prof. Anna Kostera-Pruszczyk is joined by Dr. Nicolas Dubuisson and Prof. Amelia Evoli to discuss dilemmas for myasthenia gravis emerging therapies.

Moderator: Anna Kostera-Pruszczyk (Warsaw, Poland)

Guest: Federica Montagnese  (Messina, Italy)

To start off this months podcasts on Muscle and neuromuscular junction disorders, specialist moderator Prof. Anna Kostera-Pruszczyk is joined by Dr. Federica Montagnese to discuss muscle hyperexcitability.

Moderator: Prof. Bogdan Draganski (Lausanne, Switzerland)

Guest: Prof. Margitta Seeck (Geneva, Switzerland)

To end this month’s podcast topic of Neuroimaging, specialist moderator Prof. Bogdan Draganski is joined by Margitta Seeck, Professor of Epileptology, to discuss the various steps regarding imaging after a first epileptic seizure.

Moderator: Prof. Bogdan Draganski (Lausanne, Switzerland)

Guest: Prof. Roland Wiest (Bern, Switzerland)

For the third week of our April episodes on Neuroimaging, specialist moderator Prof. Bogdan Draganski from Switzerland is joined by Roland Wiest, Professor for Advanced Neuroimaging, to discuss the indications for neuroimaging in acute care.

Moderator: Prof. Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria)

Guest: Dr. Edoardo Spinelli (Milan, Italy), Dr. Nelleke Tolboom (Utrecht, Netherlands)

For this second on Neuroimaging, Prof. Thomas Berger is joined by Neurologist and post-Doc researcher at San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan, Dr. Edoardo Spinelli, and nuclear medicine physician at the University Medical Centre in Utrecht, Dr. Nelleke Tolboom, to talk about the importance of PET scans.

Moderator: Prof. Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria)

Guest: Prof. Meike Vernooij (Rotterdam, Netherlands)

To start off the month of Neuroimaging, EAN moderator Prof. Thomas Berger is joined byNeuroradiologist and Prof. of Population imaging at the Erasmus MC, Prof. Meike Vernooijto discuss the importance of Neuroimaging in case of small vessel disease.

Moderator: Dr. Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, Netherlands), Dr. Nicolas Lejeune (Liège, Belgium)

Guest: Prof. Anna Estraneo (Milan, Italy)

Dr. Rolf Fronczek and Dr. Nicolas Legeune are joined by Prof. Anna Estraneo to discuss the Prognosis of prolonged disorders of consciousness.

Moderator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Guest: Prof. Matilde Leonardi (Milan, Italy)

For our second episode for Brain Awareness Week, Prof. Barbara Tettenborn and Prof. Matilde Leonardi discuss Brain Health across Europe.

Moderator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Guest: Prof. Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria)

In honor of Brain Awareness Week, eanCast: Weekly Neurology will release 2 special episodes on the importance of brain health and brain awareness. To start off, EAN moderator Prof. Barbara Tettenborn is joined by Prof. Thomas Berger to discuss the importance of the EAN Strategic Research Agenda, its aim and its context to Brain Health.

Moderator: Dr. Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, Netherlands), Dr. Nicolas Lejeune (Liège, Belgium)

Guest: Dr. Rita Formisano (Rome, Italy)

To start of our Podcasts on the topic of “Coma”, EAN moderator Dr. Rolf Fronczek is being joined by Coma specialist and this month’s guest moderator, Nicolas Lejeune and guest Dr.Rita Formisano to discuss pain assessment and management in patients with disorders of consciousness.

Moderator: Prof. David Oliver (Rochester, UK)

Guest: Dr. Alessandra Solari (Milan, Italy)

For the final episode focusing on Palliative care, Prof. David Oliver meets with Dr.Alessandra Solari to discuss palliative care in Multiple Sclerosis.

Moderator: Prof. David Oliver (Rochester, UK)

Guest: Dr. Ed Richfield (Bristol, UK)

Prof. David Oliver is joined by Dr. Ed Richfield to discuss palliative care for elderly people with chronic diseases.

Moderator: Prof. Marianne de Visser (Amsterdam, the Netherlands) 
Guest: Astri Arnesen (Kristiansand, Norway) 
Prof. Marianne de Visser is joined by Astri Arnesen (ERN-RND and EHA) discuss the impact of Huntingon’s Disease on patients and their loved ones. 
For more information about The Patient Journey for Huntington’s disease: https://www.ern-rnd.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Patient-journey-Huntington-final.pdf

Moderator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Guest: Prof. David Oliver (Rochester, UK)

Prof. Tettenborn and Prof. Oliver discuss the fundamentals of palliative care in neurology.

Moderator: Dr. Konrad Weber (Zurich, Switzerland)

Guest: Dr. Dan Gold (Baltimore, USA)

Dr. Konrad Weber (Switzerland) and Dr. Dan Gold (USA) discuss techniques for the remote management of vertigo and ocular motor disorders.

Moderator: Prof. Michael Strupp (Munich, Germany)

Guest: Dr. Anita Bhandari (Jaipur, India)

Prof. Michael Strupp (Germany) is joined by Dr. Anita Bhandari (India) to discuss the diagnosis, treatment, and sequence of maneuvers of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BBPV).

Moderator: Prof. Michael Strupp (Munich, Germany)

Guest: Dr. Tatiana Bremova (Bern, Switzerland)

For the final episode focusing on Neuro-Ophthamology and -Otology, Prof. Michael Strupp (Germany) meets with Dr. Tatiana Bremova (Switzerland) to discuss eye-movement disorders in neurometabolic diseases.

Moderator: Dr. Konrad Weber (Zurich, Switzerland)

Guest: Susan Mollan (Birmingham, United Kingdom)

Starting off the month of Neuro-ophthalmology and -otology, Dr. Konrad Weber is joined by Dr. Susan Mollan from Birmingham to discuss the basics of idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

Moderator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Guest: Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey), Dr. Simona Balestrini (Florence, Italy), Dr. Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland)

To start of the New Year 2023, Prof. Barbara Tettenborn is joined by EAN’s eLearning Associate Editors Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci, Dr. Simona Balestrini and Dr. Marian Galovic to discuss new phenomena that have arisen since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Article: “A classification of videoconferencing related illness: the Zoomnotic diseases” 

Moderator: Dr. Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, Netherlands), Dr. Dagny Holly-Lee (Essen, Germany)

Guest: Prof. Uwe Reuter (Berlin, Germany)

In the final episode of the year, Dr. Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, Netherlands) and Dr. Dagny Holly-Lee (Essen, Germany) are joined by Prof. Uwe Reuter (Berlin, Germany) to discuss migraine during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Moderator: Dr. Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, Netherlands), Dr. Theodoros Mavridis (Athens, Greece)

Guest: Prof. Stefan Evers (Münster, Germany)

Prof. Stefan Evers (Münster, Germany) joins moderators Dr. Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, Netherlands) and Dr. Theodoros Mavridis (Athens, Greece) in a thorough discussion on medication-overuse headache.

Moderator: Dr. Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, Netherlands), Dr. Dagny Holly-Lee (Essen, Germany)

Guest: Prof. Messoud Ashina (Glostrup, Denmark)

Monthly moderator Dr. Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, Netherlands) is joined by Dr. Dagny Holly-Lee (Essen, Germany) and guest Prof. Messoud Ashina (Glostrup, Denmark) in a discussion on migraine specific therapies.

Moderator: Dr. Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, Netherlands), Dr. Theodoros Mavridis (Athens, Greece)

Guest: Prof. Dimos Mitsikostas ​(Athens, Greece)

This month’s moderators, Dr. Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, Netherlands) and Dr. Theodoros Mavridis (Athens, Greece), are joined by headache expert Prof. Dimos Mitsikostas (Athens, Greece) to review how to diagnose various headache disorders.

Moderator: Prof. Bernhard Steinhoff (Kork, Germany)

Guest: Dr. Marte-Helene Bjørk (Bergen, Norway)

For this week’s episode, specialist moderator Prof. Bernhard Steinhoff (Kork, Germany) is joined by Dr. Marte-Helene Bjørk (Bergen, Norway) to talk about the management of epilepsy in women. Focusing on the process of reaching the childbearing age, management during pregnancy and peripartum.

Moderator: Prof. Bernhard Steinhoff (Kork, Germany)

Guest: Prof. Holger Lerche (Ulm, Germany)

Prof. Holger Lerche (Ulm, Germany) joins specialist moderator Prof. Bernhard Steinhoff (Kork, Germany) to talk about the relevance of molecular genetics in epilepsy, as well as the current status of Precision medicine in monogenetic epilepsy.

Moderator: Prof. Bernhard Steinhoff (Kork, Germany)

Guest: Prof. Rima Nabbout (Paris, France)

In this episode, specialist moderator, Prof. Bernhard Steinhoff (Kork, Germany) is joined by Prof. Rima Nabbout (Paris, France) to discuss the transition process from paediatrics to adult epilepsy.

Moderator: Dr. Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, Netherlands)

Guest: Prof. Bernhard Steinhoff (Kork, Germany)

To kick off the topic on Epilepsy, EAN Moderator Dr. Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, Netherlands) joins this month’s specialist moderator, Prof. Bernhard Steinhoff (Kork, Germany) to discuss the treatment of onset Epilepsy., focusing on guideline recommendations, the treatment of specific patient groups and other important basics.

Moderators: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) and Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)

Guest: Dr. Raphael Wurm (Vienna, Austria), Dr. Benedetta Storti (Monza, Italy), and Dr. David Garcia Azorin (Valladolid, Spain)

Several Members of EAN Resident and Research Fellow Section (RRFS) join Prof. Barbara Tettenborn and Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci to discuss their experience in specialising in neurology, why they chose neurology, and what they wish they would have known at the beginning of their studies.

Moderators: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) and Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)

Guest: Prof. Cristian Fallup-Pecurariu (Brasov, Romania)

Prof. Barbara Tettenborn, Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci, and special guest Prof. Cristian Fallup-Pecurariu discuss various forms of tremor, as well as diagnosis and treatment. Frequency in elderly and young populations, as well as potential side effects of medications are highlighted.

Moderators: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) and Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)

Guest: Dr. Georg Kägi (St. Gallen, Switzerland) and Dr. Florian Brugger (St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Dr. George Kägi and Dr. Florian Brugger join Prof. Barbara Tettenborn and Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of Atypical Parkinsonism.

Moderators: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) and Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)

Guest: Prof. Bas Bloem (Nijmegen, The Netherlands)

Prof. Bas Bloem joins monthly moderators Prof. Barbara Tettenborn and Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci to highlight different treatment options for patients with Parkinson’s Disease. Several short cases are presented to highlight potential treatment options, including Levodopa and Dopamine-agonists.

Moderators: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) and Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)

Guest: Prof. Matej Skorvanek (Kosice, Slovakia)

Prof. Barbara Tettenborn joins specialist moderator Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci discuss the etiology and diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease alongside Prof. Matej Skorvanek. Additionally, what to focus on in early diagnostic tests, the differences between Parkinsonism and other movement disorders, as well the prevention of Parkinson’s Disease are highlighted.

Moderator: Prof. Christian Enzinger (Graz, Austria)

Guest: Dr. Antonia Lefter (Bucharest, Romania)

Prof. Christian Enzinger and Dr. Antonia Lefter discuss a recent article on Multiple Sclerosis progression.

Moderator: Prof. Christian Enzinger (Graz, Austria)

Guest: Dr. Melinda Magyari (Copenhagen, Denmark)

Prof. Christian Enzinger speaks with Dr. Melinda Magyari regarding real-world Multiple Sclerosis data, and what this data can tell us about management of the disease.

Moderator: Prof. Christian Enzinger (Graz, Austria)

Guest: Dr. Paolo Preziosa (Milan, Italy)

Prof. Christian Enzinger speaks with specialist Dr. Paolo Preziosa to gain insight on the use of MRI in the diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and management of MS.

Moderator: Prof. Christian Enzinger (Graz, Austria)

Guest: Prof. Andrew Chan (Bern, Switzerland)

Prof. Christian Enzinger, co-chair of the EAN Scientific Panel on Multiple Sclerosis, moderates the first of this month’s episodes alongside specialist Prof. Andrew Chan. The two discuss the basic understanding of the epidemiology, neuroimmunology and clinical characteristics of MS.

Moderator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) 
Guest: Prof. Claudio Bassetti (Bern, Switzerland) 
For this special episode Prof. Barbara Tettenborn sits down Prof. Claudio Bassetti, former President of the European Academy of Neurology, to talk about the recent brain health strategy and the importance of brain health

Moderator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Dr. Cheryl Carcel (Sydney, Australia)
For the final episode focusing on Stroke Prof. Barbara Tettenborn meets with Dr. Cheryl Carcel, academic lead of the Sex Differences in Stroke Group, to talk about the gender differences of stroke epidemiology, as well as management and outcome.

Moderator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) 

Guest: Prof. Dr. Thorsten Steiner (Frankfurt, Germany) 

Prof. Barbara Tettenborn speaks with Prof. Dr. Thorsten Steiner about the etiology, diagnosis and management of intracerebral hemorrhages.

Moderator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Prof. Simon Jung (Bern, Switzerland)
Prof. Barbara Tettenborn speaks with Stroke specialist Prof. Simon Jung to gain insight on acute stroke care in pre-hospital phase and developments in the field.

Moderator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)

Guest: Prof. Hanne Krarup Christensen (Copenhagen, Denmark)

This month’s moderator Prof. Barbara Tettenborn speaks with Stroke Specialist Prof. Hanne Krarup Christensen to cover the burden, prevention, treatment and care, as well as life after Stroke.

Moderators: Prof. Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria) and Dr. Ambra Stefani (Innsbruck, Austria)

Guest: Prof. Claudio Bassetti (Bern, Switzerland)

The final episode focusing on Sleep-Wake disorders brings together the monthly moderators, Prof. Berger and Dr. Stefani, with Prof. Claudio Bassetti to discuss controversies and other hot topics in narcolepsy.

Moderators: Prof. Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria) and Dr. Ambra Stefani (Innsbruck, Austria)

Guest: Leontien Sickenga (The Netherlands)

Prof. Berger and Dr. Stefani meet with Ms. Leontien Sickenga, a founding member and the Vice-President of the European Narcolepsy Alliance for Patients (eNAP) to discuss the affects of narcolepsy, diagnosis, and treatment from a patient’s point-of-view. 

Moderators: Prof. Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria) and Dr. Ambra Stefani (Innsbruck, Austria)

Guest: Dr. Rolf Fronczek (Leiden, Netherlands)

Prof. Berger and Dr. Stefani speak with somnologist, Dr. Rolf Fronczek, about diagnosing and treating narcolepsy, as well as anticipated future developments in the field. 

Moderators: Prof. Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria) and Dr. Ambra Stefani (Innsbruck, Austria)

Guest: Dr. Evelina Pajediene (Vilnius, Lithuania)

Prof. Berger and Dr. Stefani speak with sleep specialist Dr. Evelina Pajediene about the basics of sleep complaints and sleep-wake disorders, as well as what students and new residents will need to know about sleep-wake disorders.

Moderators: Prof. Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria) and Dr. Ambra Stefani (Innsbruck, Austria)

Guest: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)

This month’s moderators, Prof. Thomas Berger and Dr. Ambra Stefani, discuss the release of the eanCampus, the innovative new eLearning platform from EAN, as well as the current status of eLearning in Neurology.