A brief overview of the neurologist's role in the diagnosis and treatment of functional neurological disorders, with Drs. Vanessa Veloso and Jeremy Moeller. Note: This podcast is intended solely as an educational tool for learners, especially neurology residents. The contents should not be interpreted as medical advice. Further Reading Hallett M, Aybek S, ... Show More
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
Jun 2024
145| Neuropsych Bite: Functional Seizures and Cognition
<p class="MsoNormal">Today, we give you a neuropsych bite on functional seizures and cognition, which just so happens to be one of Ryan's primary research interests. Before listening to this one, we recommend that you check out a few prior episodes that provide important backgro ... Show More
27m 28s
Feb 2023
112| Functional (Nonepileptic) Seizures – A Conversation With Dr. W. Curt LaFrance Jr.
<p>We speak with Dr. W. Curt LaFrance Jr. about functional (nonepileptic) seizures. We cover epidemiology, overlap and differences with regard to epilepsy, negative health outcomes, co-occurring psychological and neurological factors, an etiological framework, cognitive profiles, ... Show More
1h 4m
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
Oct 2023
128| Functional Cognitive Disorder – A Conversation With Dr. Laura McWhirter
<p class="MsoNormal">This episode is a conversation about functional cognitive disorder (FCD) with Dr. Laura McWhirter. The discussion covers preliminary diagnostic criteria, internal inconsistency, epidemiology, clinical features, differential diagnosis with neurodegenerative di ... Show More
1h 53m