Intermittent painful spasms, stiffness and rigidity of the proximal and truncal muscles are only a few symptoms of the relatively uncommon Stiff-person syndrome (SPS). In this podcast, we delve into the characteristics and diagnosis of this complex autoimmune condition.
PN's podcast editor Dr. Amy Ross Russell interviews Professor Saiju Jacob (University Hos ... Show More
Sep 16
Mystifying malabsorption, and brain stem syndromes - Case Reports August 2026
Diet continues to be a growing presence in the neurological diagnoses cropping up for the Case Reports team, returning again after its previous appearance with gastric sleeves. The first case (1:25), from UCLH in London, is that of a 49-yo woman, presenting with a history of wors ... Show More
45m 16s
Aug 26
Mapping the blindspot: papilloedema for neurologists
Space, the final frontier. A new domain for the podcast opens, as we learn how astronauts are preparing for Mars transit by lying in bed. But first - the ophthalmology department refers a patient with a swollen optic disc. When is it papilloedema, and when is it not? And what doe ... Show More
51m 5s
Jul 25
Papilloedema, Parkinson's follow-up, and subhairline EEG - Editors' Highlights August 2026
The latest highlights from the journal will deliver confidence when managing complex everyday presentations. In this podcast for the August 2026 issue of Practical Neurology, co-editors Phil Smith and Geraint Fuller present the key highlights from a cracking 100-page edition span ... Show More
46m 14s
Oct 2024
Ep 155 Stiff Person Syndrome: A rare disease in the spotlight
<p>Stiff person syndrome, like many rare diseases, does not get nearly the same amount of screen time or name recognition that other, more common diseases do. For many people, Celine Dion’s announcement of her diagnosis with the condition in 2022 marked the first time they ... Show More
1h 23m
Nov 2024
346: The Mystery of Muscle Spasms: Could it be Lyme Disease?
This episode of the Ancient Health Podcast is all about involuntary muscle spasms, tics, and sudden movements, particularly when it comes to Lyme disease and hidden chronic infections. Doctor Motley explores the role of infections in irritating and inflaming the nerves, leading t ... Show More
29m 5s