A Psychiatrist on Hollywood
In the wake of the Academy Awards, Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman reviews 2 recent movies portraying mental illness. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - April 2, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Genome Sequencing: Better, Cheaper, Faster -- Are We Ready?
Dr. Lukas Wartman considers the progress being made in genome sequencing and the challenges in bringing these technologies to the clinic. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - March 27, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Should Hydrocodone Be Rescheduled?
A pain expert weighs in on an FDA advisory committee's recent vote in favor of reclassifying hydrocodone-containing medications as schedule II. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - March 20, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
A Genetic Test for Infantile Seizures?
This clinical and genetic study of a 3-generation family, and other families with similar phenotypes, helps to determine when screening for PRRT2 gene mutations is indicated. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - March 13, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Secondary Stroke Prevention: Are 2 Meds Better Than 1?
Dr. Hans-Christoph Diener discusses CHANCE, a trial comparing aspirin therapy with aspirin plus clopidogrel in patients with acute TIAs or minor stroke. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - March 7, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
An Important Phase 2 in Migraine
A new phase 2 trial evaluates the safety and efficacy of gabapentin enacarbil for migraine prophylaxis. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - February 26, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Lupus Plus Cranial Neuropathy: A Treatment to Try
Dr. Jon Kay discusses the challenging case of a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus now presenting with cranial nerve dysfunction. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - February 6, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Clues to the Cause of Schizophrenia
Differential abnormalities of thalamocortical networks suggest that a developmental disruption may lead to schizophrenia. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - February 6, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
A Long Way From 'Insanity and Idiocy'
In late 2012, the DSM-5 was approved by the APA. APA President-elect Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman discusses how far psychiatry has come, where it needs to go, and why it's the right time for a DSM revision. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - January 30, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Topol: Hospitals, Office Visits of Little Use in the Future
Dr. Eric Topol wonders why anyone would want to visit a hospital or waste time at a physician office visit in the future and offers ways to improve on these models of patient care. (Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Neurology Podcast - January 14, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
