Neurology Minute

In the July episode of the President's Spotlight, Dr. Jason Crowell and Dr. Natalia Rost provide a mid-year review of the AAN's progress, highlighting advocacy successes and the growing momentum for brain health worldwide. 
Stay informed by watching the President's Spotlight video.

Dr. Derek Stitt and Dr. Jennifer Morganroth discuss why identifying carrier status is so important. 
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Morganroth J, Yasek J, Harms M. Preparing Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Clinics to Provide Longitudinal Care for Individuals Carrying ALS Risk Variants. Neurol Genet. 2026;12(4):e200406. Published 2026 Jun 24. doi:10.1212/NXG.0000000000200406

Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Sukhun Kang discuss seeding trials and other hidden marketing tactics in clinical trials, and their implications for clinical practice and patient care. 
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Kang S, Lin I, Ekblom M, and Chang S. Clinical trials that are actually marketing ploys targeting doctors – how seeding trials put profit over patients. The Conversation. 2026;6(5). doi:10.64628/AAI.cxdfhnh9s

Dr. Margarita Fedorova discusses the DRAIN trial and the efficacy of acetazolamide in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus. 
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Virhammar J, Fasth O, Ekblom M, et al. Safety, tolerability, and efficacy of acetazolamide in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (DRAIN) in Sweden: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 2 trial. Lancet Neurol. 2026;25(6):550-559. doi:10.1016/S1474-4422(26)00126-2

Dr. Matthew Robbins discusses the assessment and diagnosis of headache in emergency settings, emphasizing red and green flags to differentiate primary from secondary headaches. This episode provides practical tips for trainees and clinicians to improve headache management.
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Robbins MS. Diagnosis and Management of Headache: A Review. JAMA. 2021;325(18):1874-1885. doi:10.1001/jama.2021.1640