In this episodeof Neurology Today in 5, Neurology Today editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, discusses a large trial that found high-dose Vitamin D reduced MRI evidence of disease activity in patients with clinically isolated syndrome or early relapsing MS; an animal brain map, revealing changes in inflammation, immune activity, and cell repair that preceded the appearance of MS lesions; and a discussion of the challenges and opportunities of using AI in neurology education.

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief highlights articles on the newly approved drug for neurofibromatosis 1 with plexiform neuromas in adults, how neurology practices are integrating with multiple subspecialties, and the impact of federal cuts to DEI grants and research.

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief highlights articles on the impact of NIH cuts to indirect research costs, response to a new guideline on migraine prevention from ACP, and an updated position statement from the AAN on seizures, driver licensures, and medical reporting.

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief highlights articles on the larger lifetime burden of dementia than projected, an AI-fueled program that detects hidden features in EEGs for epilepsy detection, and neurology-trained pharmacists who are working with neurology departments.

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief highlights articles on new data on IVF safety for women with MS, an elevated protein associated with loneliness, social isolation and brain function, and the role of community-based neurologists in drug development.

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief highlights articles on the pros and cons of virtual neurology education, the FDA approval of tirzepatide for obesity-related obstructive sleep apnea, and the promise of AI for glioma assessment.

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief highlights articles on the safety of middle meningeal artery embolization for chronic subdural hematoma, the processed red meat and risk for dementia, and editors’ picks for the best advances of 2024.

In this week’s podcast, Neurology Today’s editor-in-chief highlights articles on the latest Cochrane review of magnesium sulfate to prevent cerebral palsy; a novel mRNA system for gene therapy for muscular dystrophies, and the perception of CTE and suicidality risk in retired NFL players.