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In the July episode of the President's Spotlight, Dr. Jason Crowell and Dr. Natalia Rost provide a mid-year review of the AAN's progress, highlighting advocacy successes and the growing momentum for brain health worldwide. Stay informed by watching the President's Spotlight video.
Dr. Derek Stitt and Dr. Jennifer Morganroth discuss why identifying carrier status is so important. Show citation: Morganroth J, Yasek J, Harms M. Preparing Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Clinics to Provide Longitudinal Care for Individuals Carrying ALS Risk Variants. Neurol Genet. 2026;12(4):e200406. Published 2026 Jun 24. doi:10.1212/NXG.0000000000200406
Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Sukhun Kang discuss seeding trials and other hidden marketing tactics in clinical trials, and their implications for clinical practice and patient care. Show citation: Kang S, Lin I, Ekblom M, and Chang S. Clinical trials that are actually marketing ploys targeting doctors – how seeding trials put profit over patients. The Conversation. 2026;6(5). doi:10.64628/AAI.cxdfhnh9s
Dr. Margarita Fedorova discusses the DRAIN trial and the efficacy of acetazolamide in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. Show citation: Virhammar J, Fasth O, Ekblom M, et al. Safety, tolerability, and efficacy of acetazolamide in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (DRAIN) in Sweden: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 2 trial. Lancet Neurol. 2026;25(6):550-559. doi:10.1016/S1474-4422(26)00126-2
Dr. Matthew Robbins discusses the assessment and diagnosis of headache in emergency settings, emphasizing red and green flags to differentiate primary from secondary headaches. This episode provides practical tips for trainees and clinicians to improve headache management. Show citation: Robbins MS. Diagnosis and Management of Headache: A Review. JAMA. 2021;325(18):1874-1885. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.1640
In the second episode of this series, Dr. Dara Albert and Dr. Scott Perry discuss common barriers to transitioning from pediatric to adult care and share practical strategies clinicians can use to support successful patient transitions. Show citation: Perry MS, Nascimento FA, Pina-Garza JE, et al. Addressing Barriers to Transitioning Pediatric Patients With Epilepsy to Adult Health Care in the United States: A Narrative Review. Neurol Clin Pract. 2026;16(3):e200616. doi:10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200616
To celebrate 75 years of Neurology®, Dr. Chris Boes and Dr. José Merino discuss the journal's history, its evolution, and what lies ahead for the future of Neurology®. Read more about the first 75 years of Neurology®.
In part one of this series, Dr. Dara Albert and Dr. Scott Perry discuss what every neurology resident should know about caring for young adults with epilepsy as they transition from pediatric to adult neurology. Show citation: Perry MS, Nascimento FA, Pina-Garza JE, et al. Addressing Barriers to Transitioning Pediatric Patients With Epilepsy to Adult Health Care in the United States: A Narrative Review. Neurol Clin Pract. 2026;16(3):e200616. doi:10.1212/CPJ.0000000000200616
In this episode, Dr. Jonathan Crowe reviews the Capitol Hill Report from June 22nd, discussing milestones related to the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act. Stay updated with what's happening on the hill by visiting aan.com/chr. Learn how you can get involved with AAN advocacy.
In the third part of this series, Dr. Halley Alexander explores emerging trends and recent advances in epilepsy. Show citation: Tolchin B, Goldstein LH, Reuber M, et al. Management of Functional Seizures Practice Guideline Executive Summary: Report of the AAN Guidelines Subcommittee. Neurology. 2026;106(1):e214466. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000214466 Hingray C, Popkirov S, Kozlowska K, et al. Functional/dissociative seizures: Proposal for a new diagnostic label and definition by the ILAE task force. Epilepsia. 2025;66(11):4162-4182. doi:10.1111/epi.18574 Krauss GL, Elizebath R, Wheless SSJW, et al. Phase III Trial of EpiWatch for Tonic-Clonic Seizure Detection in Children and Adults. Neurology. 2026;2 (2) e000111. doi:10.1212/WN9.0000000000000111