The Neurotransmitters: Clinical Neurology Education

We walk through a practical approach to evaluating cognitive change with Dr. Seth Gale, from fast domain-based questions and high-yield screening to when, and how, to utilized imaging and biomarkers meaningfully. We also cover reversible factors, older medications used in dementia management, lifestyle changes that can benefit, and how new Alzheimer’s treatments shift urgency in making a definitive diagnosis.

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Ashley Paul, MD joins us to learn more about diagnosing and treating tremors. She shares point to look for in a high‑yield history, physical exam findings, and how to think about medical management among much more.

Please check out more of Dr. Paul's work here: “Parkinson’s Foundation Fundamentals of Parkinson’s Disease” CME video. 

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Dr. Marcus Pinto joins us to break down how to evaluate new numbness, tingling, and foot pain with simple bedside tests that separate true neuropathy from common mimics. Practical steps, key red flags, and a high-yield lab strategy give primary care and non-neuro clinicians a clear path forward.

• distinguishing positive vs negative symptoms
• using location and constancy to sort causes
• recognizing stocking–glove vs focal patterns
• bedside “eyes closed” test for persistence
• neuropathic pain descriptors vs mechanical pain
• autonomic clues: gastroparesis and orthostatic hypotension
• gait, heel–toe walking, and reflex triage
• light touch, pinprick, temperature, and vibration methods
• when vibration beats proprioception
• ulcers as a marker of severity and healing issues
• chronicity clues: atrophy, high arches, hammered toes
• targeted labs: CBC, CMP, HbA1c, lipids, B12, B1, B6, copper, zinc
• when to order EMG and what to avoid
• metabolic health and neuropathy progression

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Develop a clear approach to undifferentiated gait problems, from first hallway impressions to exam maneuvers that actually change decisions. Dr. Maebe O’Hare joins us to separate neuropathy, radiculopathy, and orthopedic causes, and to show where EMG, imaging, PT, and devices fit into the management of gait disorders.

• Watching the walk for rhythm, cadence, symmetry, stance and swing
• Using video to isolate limb and phase changes
• History clues that localize head versus legs
• Distinguishing neuropathic pain from radicular patterns
• Non-neurologic causes including osteoarthritis and deconditioning
• Sensory testing that matters for gait, including proprioception
• Romberg done right and when to stress it
• When EMG clarifies neuropathy versus nerve root disease
• Imaging for neurogenic claudication and focal deficits
• PT as diagnostic and therapeutic partner
• Choosing assistive devices and AFOs to reduce falls
• Setting expectations for neuropathic pain meds

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We map a practical path from “is this dangerous?” to “what actually helps." We also talk about some specific headache types such as:  IIH, medication overuse, trigeminal neuralgia as well as the rise of CGRP therapies.

• separating primary from secondary headache with SNOOP4
• recognizing thunderclap, GCA, IIH, and low-pressure patterns
• uncovering hidden chronic headache burden and medication overuse
• exam essentials including fundoscopy and neck palpation
• trigeminal neuralgia in MS and targeted MRI protocols
• rescue strategy with effective OTC dosing and triptan timing
• antiemetic choices matched to daily function
• preventives matched to sleep, anxiety, weight, and goals
• carbamazepine and oxcarbazepine for trigeminal neuralgia
• role of acetazolamide and topiramate in pressure states
• CGRP therapies, access hurdles, and practical selection
• empowering patients with education, logs, and portable plans

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