Episode 299: Neurology VMR – Clumsiness Episode description: We continue our campaign to #EndNeurophobia, with the help of Dr. Aaron Berkowitz. This time, María presents a case of clumsiness to Andrea and Sridhara. Neurology DDx Schema Andrea Mendez Colmenares @andreamendez92 Andrea is a Venezuelan medical doctor and cognitive neuroscientist specializing in ... Show More
Jan 2025
158| Intraoperative Brain Mapping – A Conversation With Dr. Vigneswaran Veeramuthu and Dr. Dave Sabsevitz
<p>In this episode we highlight topics such as the meaning and evolution of the term "eloquent cortex," localized versus distributed models of brain functioning, aggressiveness versus conservatism of neurosurgeons during resections, the "onco-functional balance," electrocorticogr ... Show More
1h 35m
Dec 2022
108| Functional Neurological Disorders – A Conversation With Dr. Mark Hallett
<p>In this episode, we speak with Dr. Mark Hallett about functional neurological disorders (FNDs). We cover the history, epidemiology, symptomatology, and pathophysiology of FNDs. We touch on the issue of "lumping versus splitting," controversies in the literature, the need for b ... Show More
1h 19m
Nov 2023
131| Consciousness in Epilepsy – A Conversation With Dr. Hal Blumenfeld
<p>Today we give you our conversation about consciousness in epilepsy with Dr. Hal Blumenfeld, Professor of Neurology, Neuroscience, and Neurosurgery at Yale University. In addition to being a well-regarded teacher of neuroanatomy, Hal is also a researcher, with his primary focus ... Show More
24m 45s
May 2022
94| Neuropsychological Rehabilitation After Acquired Brain Injury – A Conversation With Dr. Dana Wong
This episode is a conversation about neuropsychological interventions for adult patients with acquired brain injuries such as TBI, stroke, or hypoxia. We define and differentiate different terms for neuropsychological interventions, we list and describe specific cognitive interve ... Show More
1h 28m