The Neurotransmitters: Clinical Neurology Education
A podcast about everything neurology! Join us and learn more about common clinical scenarios, the newest studies, challenging clinical cases, and more. Reach out online! Website: theneurotransmitters.com X, formerly Twitter @DrKentris or @neuro_podcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-neurotransmitters Instagram: www.instagram.com/theneurotransmitters Email us at contact@theneurotransmitters.com
Episodes
Dr. Anand Bery joins us again as we revisit the basics on how to evaluate dizziness by using timing and triggers, and then we look at some of the ways that real life diagnoses, like migraine, chronic functional states, and other disorders overlap.
We focus on key findings in the history and exam that keep us from overcalling Meniere’s, missing vestibular migraine, or mislabeling chronic dizziness as PPPD without checking...
Award winning educator Dr. Marcus Pinto joins us once again to give expert insight on neuropathy!
What do you do once you've made the diagnosis of neuropathy?
- why clear expectation-setting is important
- Practical steps to prevent falls and foot injuries
- Plus an evidence-based approach to neuropathic pain that focuses on realistic improvements
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We kick off Chief Concerns 2.0 by moving from initial diagnosis to practical management for common neurology problems.
We would love to hear from our community to shape what comes next. What are the questions you have? Write in and let us know or leave a voicemail for us on Speakpipe!
We also give some updates on other projects we are working on (both neurology related and otherwise)!
Dr. Anand Bery joins us today to talk about how to approach dizziness without making your head spin!
We share a step-by-step way to approach dizziness without getting lost in vague symptoms, moving from red flags to timing, triggers, and targeted bedside exams. When should use the HINTS exam, Dix-Hallpike, and practical tips help to help you identify strokes vs causes of peripheral causes of vertigo, and improve care.
You can find fu...
We walk through a practical approach to evaluating cognitive change with Dr. Seth Gale, from fast domain-based questions and high-yield screening to when, and how, to utilized imaging and biomarkers meaningfully. We also cover reversible factors, older medications used in dementia management, lifestyle changes that can benefit, and how new Alzheimer’s treatments shift urgency in making a definitive diagnosis.
Ashley Paul, MD joins us to learn more about diagnosing and treating tremors. She shares point to look for in a high‑yield history, physical exam findings, and how to think about medical management among much more.
Please check out more of Dr. Paul's work here: “Parkinson’s Foundation Fundamentals of Parkinson’s Disease” CME video.
Dr. Marcus Pinto joins us to break down how to evaluate new numbness, tingling, and foot pain with simple bedside tests that separate true neuropathy from common mimics. Practical steps, key red flags, and a high-yield lab strategy give primary care and non-neuro clinicians a clear path forward.
• distinguishing positive vs negative symptoms
• using location and constancy to sort causes
• recognizing stocking–glo...
Develop a clear approach to undifferentiated gait problems, from first hallway impressions to exam maneuvers that actually change decisions. Dr. Maebe O’Hare joins us to separate neuropathy, radiculopathy, and orthopedic causes, and to show where EMG, imaging, PT, and devices fit into the management of gait disorders.
• Watching the walk for rhythm, cadence, symmetry, stance and swing
• Using video to isolate limb a...
We map a practical path from “is this dangerous?” to “what actually helps." We also talk about some specific headache types such as: IIH, medication overuse, trigeminal neuralgia as well as the rise of CGRP therapies.
• separating primary from secondary headache with SNOOP4
• recognizing thunderclap, GCA, IIH, and low-pressure patterns
• uncovering hidden chronic headache burden and medication o...
We launch a new mini-series with Dr. Galina Gheihman that turns common neurological complaints into clear, usable frameworks for non-neurologists and neurologists alike. We talk about neurophobia, access gaps, and set the stage for earlier clinical action starting with a solid history, focused exams, and smart safety netting.
• why most neuro complaints start outside neurology
• neurophobia as a root-cause problem in teac...
Dr. Aimee Nefcy shares how myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) affected her career as an emergency physician and how validation, pacing, and targeted sleep therapy changed her trajectory. We explore misdiagnosis, harmful advice, and practical steps that may help.
• Post-exertional malaise (PEM) as the defining feature of ME/CFS
• Dysautonomia management with salt, fluids, compression, fludrocortiso...
Dr. Johanna Seiden joins us to talk about a challenging topic, cryptogenic stroke. What do you do when you need to look beyond the obvious causes? Dr. Seiden gives some useful recommendations and idea for further investigation in some of the toughest stroke cases.
Find her online at @JohannaSeidenMD
- Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes!
- Wo...
Dr. Divij Sharma presents a challenging case of altered mental status.
Dr. Karlos Acurio-Ortiz tackles this mysterious presentation.
- Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes!
- Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at contact@theneurotransmitters.com
- Follow our podcast channel on 𝕏 @neuro_podcast for future news!
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In this episode, Dr. Brian Hanrahan, Assistant Program Director for the neurology residency at St. Luke’s and Fellowship Director of Clinical Neurophysiology, shares his journey from resident to creating NowYouKnow Neuro, an educational platform for neurology trainees.
- Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes!
- Would you like...
In this episode, we are joined by Drs. Rani Vasireddy and Dhanya Gorty to talk about virtual escape rooms in neurology education, live from the AAN Annual Meeting 2025. Through interactive puzzles and clinical problem-solving, players solve challenges in a progressive sequence to ultimately "save" the virtual patient.
Their innovative approach addresses the engagement gap for today's learners while providing immediate feedback...
In this episode, we are joined by Christopher (Chris) Cantrell, a medical student from the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, to discuss the art of communication in medicine, especially in neurology.
From provider-to-patient communication and peer-to-peer conversations to documentation and self-talk, we talk about it all!
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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Manasa Gunturu, a neurology-trained neuro-ophthalmologist and associate professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
We discuss the art of detailed history-taking and specialized examination skills, the evaluation of patients with subjective vision loss, double vision, visual field defects, and droopy eyelids – often after they've already seen multiple specialists witho...
Dr. Ashley Aaroe joins us today to talk all about Neuro-oncology, from brain tumor classification, to complications of chemotherapy and immunotherapy, to the importance of patient advocacy.
- Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes!
- Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at contact@theneurotransmi...
How can neurology education improve patient care? In this episode, we explore the significance of structured teaching, effective learning frameworks, and transferable skills that benefit students, trainees, and educators alike.
Dr. Galina Gheihman, assistant professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School and neurologist at Mass General Brigham, shares insights on mentoring the next generation and the importance of educating the e...
Dr. Denis Balaban joins us today to talk about a very challenging topic within neurology, neuroimmunology.
- Check out our website at www.theneurotransmitters.com to sign up for emails, classes, and quizzes!
- Would you like to be a guest or suggest a topic? Email us at contact@theneurotransmitters.com
- Follow our podcast channel on 𝕏 @neuro_podcast for future news!
- Find me on 𝕏 @DrKentris
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