The Neurology Lounge

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…

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…

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…

 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…

 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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…