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Editors at The Lancet Neurology, in conversation with the journal’s authors, explore their latest research and its impact on people’s health, healthcare, and health policy. A monthly audio companion to the journal, this podcast covers a broad range of topics, from sleep habits to amyloid biomarkers in Alzheimer’s, the diagnosis and classification of optic neuritis to treatment of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and more.

  1. 13 AUG

    Michael Rafii on Down syndrome-related Alzheimer’s disease

    People with Down syndrome face a high risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, which is the leading cause of death in this population over the age of 35. In this episode, Morgane Boillot (Senior Editor) is joined by Professor Michael Rafii to explore the intersection of Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease. They discuss the latest research into disease pathology, biomarkers, and clinical trials, and examine the key challenges and future opportunities in understanding and treating Alzheimer’s disease in individuals with Down syndrome. Read the Rapid Review: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00237-6/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_August_25_laneur Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today at... https://thelancet.bsky.social/ https://instagram.com/thelancetgroup https://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournal https://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancet https://youtube.com/thelancettv

    23 min

  2. 16 JUL

    Amit Bar-Or on fenebrutinib for relapsing multiple sclerosis

    In this episode, host Laura Hart chats with Professor Amit Bar-Or (University of Pennsylvania) about the potential of the BTK inhibitor fenebrutinib in treating relapsing multiple sclerosis, highlighting future challenges in MS research. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00174-7/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_July_25_laneur Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today at... https://thelancet.bsky.social/ https://instagram.com/thelancetgroup https://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournal https://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancet https://youtube.com/thelancettv

    9 min

  3. 17 JUN

    Marte-Helene Bjørk on reproductive risks in people with epilepsy

    Sarah Passey is joined by Dr Marte-Helene Bjørk (Haukeland University Hospital, Norway) to discuss the latest evidence and practical guidance on managing reproductive risks in people with epilepsy, including medication safety, pregnancy planning, and global challenges in care. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00130-9/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_June_25_laneur Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today at... https://thelancet.bsky.social/ https://instagram.com/thelancetgroup https://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournal https://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancet https://youtube.com/thelancettv

    21 min

  4. 20 MAY

    Geoff Manley on a new classification system for traumatic brain injury

    Assistant Editor Sam Griffiths is joined by Professor Geoff Manley (UCSF, CA, USA) to discuss his new NIH-NINDS classification of acute TBI, the limitations of traditional classifications, how the new framework was developed, and what it means for the future of TBI research and patient care. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00154-1/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_May_25_laneur Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today at... https://thelancet.bsky.social/ https://instagram.com/thelancetgroup https://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournal https://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancet https://youtube.com/thelancettv

    26 min

  5. 16 APR

    Wayne Feng on stroke rehabilitation using brain stimulation and constraint-induced movement therapy

    Increasing numbers of people are surviving stroke but with motor impairments that can contribute substantially to long-term disability.  Transcranial direct current stimulation has shown promise in reducing motor impairment when combined with rehabilitation therapy. Sarah Passey talks to Wayne Feng (Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA) about his latest trial, TRANSPORT2, which assesses transcranial direct current stimulation in combination with modified constraint-induced movement therapy. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00044-4/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_16-04-25_laneur Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today at... https://thelancet.bsky.social/ https://instagram.com/thelancetgroup https://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournal https://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancet https://youtube.com/thelancettv

    20 min

  6. 19 MAR

    Marialuisa Gandolfi on the management of chronic pain in Parkinson's disease

    In this podcast, linked to the April 2025 issue of The Lancet Neurology, Laura Hart (Deputy Editor) chats to Marialuisa Gandolfi (University of Verona in Italy) about advances in the classification and management of pain in Parkinson’s disease. Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today at... https://thelancet.bsky.social/ https://instagram.com/thelancetgroup https://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournal https://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancet https://youtube.com/thelancettv

    13 min

  7. 19 FEB

    Michael Tymianski on neuroprotection in stroke

    Sarah Passey (The Lancet Neurology) is joined by Michael Tymianski (University Health Network, Toronto, Canada) to discuss an Article in the March issue reporting a meta-analysis looking at neuroprotection in stroke and what can be learnt for future research. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PiiS1474-4422(24)00515-5/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_generic_laneur Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today at... https://thelancet.bsky.social/ https://instagram.com/thelancetgroup https://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournal https://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancet https://youtube.com/thelancettv

    25 min

  8. 22 JAN

    Elizabeth Finger on oxytocin for apathy in frontotemporal dementia

    In this podcast, linked to the February 2025 issue of The Lancet Neurology, Elena Becker-Barroso (Editor-in-Chief) chats to Elizabeth Finger (Western University, London, ON, Canada) about the FOXY trial of oxytocin for apathy in people with frontotemporal dementia. Read the full article: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(24)00456-3/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_generic_laneur Continue this conversation on social! Follow us today at... https://thelancet.bsky.social/ https://instagram.com/thelancetgroup https://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournal https://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancet https://youtube.com/thelancettv

    19 min
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Editors at The Lancet Neurology, in conversation with the journal’s authors, explore their latest research and its impact on people’s health, healthcare, and health policy. A monthly audio companion to the journal, this podcast covers a broad range of topics, from sleep habits to amyloid biomarkers in Alzheimer’s, the diagnosis and classification of optic neuritis to treatment of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and more.

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