The Neurology Lounge

  • Episode 23. Eruption – When a Brain Vessel Explodes

    In this podcast, I explore the phenomenon of haemorrhagic stroke. I use patient anecdotes to reflect the diverse ways in which this type of stroke, in which blood is discharged into or around the brain, develops. One such enlightening anecdote was that narrated by neurologist Tom Solomon about Patricia Neal,…

  • Episode 22. 10 Simple Ways to Keep the Neurologist Away

    In this podcast, I count down 10 measures people can take to protect their nerves. These are usually the avoidance of habitual deeds people engage in, mindless of their detrimental effect on the nervous system. Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/V0DmohOSFes Listen to it on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5RjI1mLKRawaUPIGL7mUU0 Listen to it on…

  • Episode 21. Stroke with Sebastian Groes. Author of Right in the Head

    In this episode, Sebastian Groes joins me to discuss his experience of stroke as narrated in his memoir titled Right in the Head. He explores the physical deficits, the emotional turmoil that accompanied his stroke, and the impact it had on his family, and on return to work. Bas is…

  • Episode 20. Autism with Steve Silberman: Author – NeuroTribes

    In probably his last recorded interview held in May 2024, science journalist Steve Silberman discusses everything autism, from its history to savant syndrome. And he does so with the refreshing clarity, knowledge, and insight that made him one the best-informed people about the condition. I regret that Steve Silberman did…

  • Episode 19. Divergent: The Paradox of the Autistic Brain

    In this podcast, I discuss the fascinating theme of autism using patient memoirs to explore the diverse facets of this intriguing phenomenon. I explore such autistic traits as poor eye contact and self-stimulating behaviour, and the manifestation of autism in adults. The podcast also explores the history of the scientific…

  • Episode 18. Infarction – When Stroke Attacks the Brain

    In this podcast I discuss the clinical manifestations and management of ischaemic stroke. I also use insightful patient memoirs to illustrate the lived experience of stroke. The podcast also reviews the mimics of stroke and the investigations of its causes and risk factors. These include such stroke risks as cervical…

  • 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…