The Neurology Lounge

Category: Podcast

  • Episode 7. Quickening – Kickstarting the Parkinson’s Brain

    In this episode I explore the history and diversity of the medical and surgical treatments of Parkinson’s disease. I trace the history of Levodopa, the main treatment of the disease, with reference to the scientists who led to its discovery, such as Arvid Carlsson and Oleh Hornykiewicz. I explored the…

  • Episode 6. Parkinson’s Disease with Alberto Espay: Author – Brain Fables

    In this episode, I explore the pathology of Parkinson’s disease and other neurodegenerative disorders with Prof. Alberto Espay, co-author of the book titled Brain Fables. Dr. Alberto Espay is Professor and Endowed Chair of the James J. and Joan A. Gardner Center for Parkinson’s Disease at the University of Cincinnati.…

  • Episode 5. Whiteout – The Peril of the Parkinson’s Brain

    In this episode I explore the history and pathology of Parkinson’s disease. I use anecdotes from fascinating patient anecdotes, such as that of cardiologist Thomas Graboys, to review the clinical manifestations of the disease. I discuss how Adolf Hitler’s Parkinson’s disease may have influenced the course of World War II,…

  • Episode 4. Dementia with Tia Powell: Author – Dementia Reimagined

    4In this episode I explore a refreshing perspective of Alzheimer’s disease with physician Tia Powell, whose mother suffered from the disorder. We discuss her perspectives of the pathology and management of the disease, and her views on the balance between care and cure. Tia Powell is Professor of Epidemiology and…

  • Episode 3. Dementia with Daniel Gibbs: Author – A Tattoo on My Brain

    In this episode I discuss with Daniel Gibbs, author of A Tattoo on My Brain. Daniel Gibbs is a retired general neurologist in Portland, Oregon, who has early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. Having spent 24 years caring for patients, many with dementia themselves, he is now an active advocate for the early…

  • Episode 2. Entanglement: What Alois Alzheimer Saw

    2This podcast explores the early history and the clinical manifestations of Alzheimer’s disease. I trace the history of the scientific understanding of the disease with reference to neuroscientists Alois Alzheimer, Oscar Fischer and Arnold Pick, and the first two patients, Auguste Deter and Johan F. I also review the management…

  • Episode 1. Heritage – In Quest of Neurology’s Ancestors

    In this introductory podcast episode, I explore the ancient history of Neurology, and I link this to the principle of neurological localization. I make historical references, especially to the Incans of Peru, and to the French neurologist Paul Broca. Watch it on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/jcazC4iWlmA?si=fNOkuWq1U9A_XREa   Listen to it on Spotify:…