The Neurology Lounge

Category: Podcast

  • Episode 17. MND with Kevin Talbot: Author – Motor Neuron Disease

    In this episode, I discuss motor neuron disease with neurologist Kevin Talbot. We explore his dual clinical and research perspectives of the disease as portrayed in his co-authored book. Kevin Talbot is Professor of Motor Neuron Biology, and Head of the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford He…

  • Episode 16. 10 headache features that should always ring alarm bells

    In this short podcast, I count down the top 10 characteristics that suggest to neurologists that there may be a sinister cause behind any headache Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vHnZFFTdweQ Listen to it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EVIIBTMfTaqdS4spku4ff   Listen to it on RSS feed https://rss.com/podcasts/theneurologylounge/1625103/   Listen to it on Apple…

  • Episode 15. Destiny: Coming to Terms with MND

    In this podcast episode, I explore the management of motor neurone disease. I deploy touching memoirs to show how some patients have ameliorated the devastation of MND on their lives and the lives of their families. I also discuss the variants and mimics of MND, the hazards of breaking the…

  • Episode 14. MND with Allan H. Ropper: Author – Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole

    In this edition I discuss a variety of neurological themes with leading neurologist Allan H. Ropper. The conversation is around his co-authored bestseller, Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole, and it focuses on the two chapters of the book which address motor neurone disease. But we also discussed other subjects such…

  • Episode 13. Ravaged: Confronting the rage of motor neurone disease

    In this podcast I use touching patient anecdotes to explore the characteristic and devastating manifestations of motor neurone disease, such as fasciculations and spasticity. I also explore the relentless progression of the disease. I also discuss the current understanding of the risk factors and mimics of the disease, and the…

  • Episode 12. MS with Robert Douglas-Fairhurst: Author – Metamorphosis

    In this episode I explore the patient perspective of multiple sclerosis with Robert Douglas-Fairhurst, a Professor of English Literature and a Fellow of Maudlyn College, Oxford. He narrated his experience of the symptoms of MS in his memoir titled Metamorphosis: A Life in Pieces. We also reviewed the investigations and…

  • Episode 11. 10 deceptive neurological symptoms you must never ignore

    11. The Neurology Lounge podcast continues with the 11th episode. In this episode, I countdown 10 subtle neurological symptoms that may indicate serious neurological disorders. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/txJHRURJ89M Listen to it on Spotify: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/VidFPFUtGLb Listen to it on RSS feed https://rss.com/podcasts/theneurologylounge Listen to it on Apple podcasts https://tinyurl.com/5455rhkr…

  • Episode 10. MS with Stephen Hauser: Author – The Face Laughs While the Brain Cries

     In this episode, I discuss multiple sclerosis with leading neurologist Stephen Hauser. We explore his recent autobiography in which he narrates his long career in medicine and his breakthroughs in the field of multiple sclerosis. Stephen also explains how his life experiences determined his career choices. Stephen Hauser is director…

  • Episode 9. Enigma – The Conundrum of Multiple Sclerosis

     In this episode, I explore the manifestations and management of multiple sclerosis. I use powerful patient memoirs, such as that of Ann Romney, to illustrate the diversity of presentations and variants of this ubiquitous and devastating neuroinflammatory brain disease. I also trace the history of multiple sclerosis with references to…

  • Episode 8. Parkinson’s Disease with Andrew Lees: Author – Mentored by a Mad Man

    In this episode I discuss the evolution of the treatments of Parkinson’s disease with leading neurologist Andrew Lees. Our discussion focused on one of his autobiographical books, Mentored by a Mad Man. Andrew Lees talked about his early exposure to the writings of William Burroughs, and how this sustained his…