The Neurology Lounge

  • Episode 99. Dystonia with Tom Seaman – Author of Diagnosis Dystonia

    In this episode I am in conversation with life coach Tom Seaman who narrated his harrowing story of dystonia in his book titled Diagnosis Dystonia: Navigating the Journey. The discussion covered the onset and progression of Tom’s dystonia, and the impact it had on his personal and professional lives. Tom…

  • Episode 98. Inelastic: The Paradox of Dystonia

    This podcast episode addresses the complex and confounding movement disorder that is dystonia. I cover the acquired forms of dystonia such as those that arise from injury and infections, and genetic forms including Wilson’s disease and the DYT disorders. The podcast also explores the clinical manifestations, the complications, the co-morbidities…

  • Episode 97. 10 Ways Alcohol Wreaks Havoc on the Nervous System

    In this short episode I run down 10 major consequences of alcohol on the nervous system. These range from the common problem intoxication to the rare cerebellar cognitive affective disorder.   YouTube: https://youtu.be/e-0-aos0tEs Spotify video: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7EriDSiA0MJkd5SumML0LQ Spotify audio: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4E4cfqQFwLXmrS27kksrc0 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-97-10-ways-alcohol-wreaks-havoc-on-the/id1748456248?i=1000732274571

  • Episode 96: Bipolar Disorder with Lukas Klessig – Author of ‘Words with My Father’

    In this episode I am in conversation with Lukas Klesssig who narrated the story of his father in the uniquely authored memoir Words with My Father which is a composite of his father’s narrative and his own perspective of bipolar disorder. Our discussion covered the manifestation of his father’s illness…

  • Episode 95. Mercurial: The Volatile Mind of Bipolar Disorder

    This podcast episode explores bipolar disorder, the intriguing phenomenon whereby moods fluctuate erratically and unpredictably. The podcast explores the diverse facets of what used to be called manic depressive illness, from its causes and manifestations to the wider disruptions it imposes on the individual and society. To illustrate the lived…

  • Episode 94. 10 Deceptively Subtle Signs of Dementia

    In this short podcast, I explore 10 poorly appreciated symptoms and signs of dementia which may be overlooked. These range from agnosia and abulia to topographical disorientation and pathological emotions. I explore the features of these interesting phenomena, highlight their mimics, and discuss their non-dementia causes.   YouTube: https://youtu.be/egqk5zlQLzs Spotify…

  • 25 Practical “How To” Neurology Checklists

    This is just to let you know that many Neurochecklists are practical neurological guides. Below are 25 examples you may want to explore:   How to investigate systemic vasculitis How to investigate vitamin B12 deficiency How to investigate antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) How to investigate paraneoplastic neurological syndromes  How to investigate…

  • Episode 93. CSF leak with Bernadette Hard – Trustee of CSF Leak Association

    In this episode, I am joined by general practitioner Bernadette Hard, to explore her experience of CSF leak, and her work as Trustee of the CSF Leak Association. Bernadette described how a workplace trauma resulted in PTSD, and how that was followed by spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. She explored…

  • 60 recently updated neurology checklists

    As we continuously keep your database current, below are 60 examples of recently updated checklists, using the latest in the neurology literature. Aceruloplasminemia  Alzheimer’s disease (AD) drug treatments  Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) investigations  Autism clinical features Behavioural variant FTD clinical features  Bell’s palsy differentials  CASPR2 autoimmune encephalitis management  Cerebral amyloid angiopathy…

  • Episode 92. Drained – The Prostration of CSF Leak

    In this episode I explore the poorly recognised condition known as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. The podcast reviews the causes, clinical manifestations, and the fraught treatments of what is known medically as spontaneous intracranial hypotension. I also illustrate the narration with such enlightening memoirs as those of Andrea Buchanan titled…