eanCast: Weekly Neurology is your source for education, research and updates from the European Academy of Neurology. Regardless of experience level, you are inv...
Ep. 129: From then to now: Neurology through the years
EAN moderator: Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria)Guest: Gereon Fink (Cologne, Germany)In this first eanCast episode of 2025, Thomas Berger and Gereon Fink discuss how dramatically Neurology has changed due to fundamental breakthroughs in understanding the pathophysiology and pathomechanisms of neurological disorders, enabling the development of specific novel treatments, eventually resulting in personalized approaches. Thomas Berger and Gereon Fink reflect upon how methodological advances have catalyzed this progress and how an exact understanding of disease pathology also informs the prevention of neurological diseases, opening avenues for a new era of neurology.
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Ep. 128: Inclusive Communication with sexual and gender minorities in Neurology
Moderator: Francesco Pasini (Milano, Italy)Cianán Russell (Brussels, Belgium) In this last episode of the year, Francesco Pasini and Cianán Russel talk about inclusive communication with sexual and gender minorities in Neurology. The topics discussed include the stigma experienced by the LGBTI population in healthcare, some suggestions for inclusive communication with patients, and reflections on the need to explore new languages and approaches for diverse patient populations.eanCast Listener Feedback Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/eanCast
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Ep. 127: Sex and gender differences in Parkinson’s disease
Moderator: Vanessa Carvalho (Lisbon, Portugal) Guest: Angelo Antonini (Padua, Italy)This week Vanessa Carvalho hosts expert Angelo Antonini as they review not only prevalence but also sex and gender differences in response to treatment, and the treatment of specific populations such as pregnant women. They also approach the bias in enrollment of women living with PD in clinical trials, its main causes and the main consequences of this underrepresentation. Please find suggested further reading on this episode here: Further Reading on eanCast Episodes - ean.orgeanCast Listener Feedback Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/eanCast
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Ep. 126: Sex and gender differences in Alzheimer’s disease
Moderator: Luca Cuffaro (Milano, Italy)Guest: Julie Novakova Martinkova (Prague, Czechia) In this episode, Dr. Luca Cuffaro and Dr. Julie Novakova Martinkova discuss sex and gender differences in Alzheimer's disease. Topics discussed include differences in Alzheimer's disease epidemiology, progression, biomarkers, clinical trials, and prospective treatments, with a special focus on their potential biological mechanisms. Please find suggested further reading on this episode here: Further Reading on eanCast Episodes - ean.orgeanCast Listener Feedback Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/eanCast
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Ep. 125: Navigating Gender Differences in Neurology Careers
Moderator: Alice Accorroni (Geneva, Switzerland)Guest: Marianne de Visser (Amsterdam, Netherlands)In this week’s episode Alice Accorroni and Marianne de Visser discuss the multifaceted impact of gender on career trajectories in neurology, examining mentorship dynamics and the intersectionality of gender with ethnicity and socioeconomic background. They discuss the importance of support networks, education, and fostering a gender-sensitive culture. Highlighting the value of representation in leadership, they share insights and practical solutions to promote diversity, inclusion, and acceptance.eanCast Listener Feedback Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/eanCast
eanCast: Weekly Neurology is your source for education, research and updates from the European Academy of Neurology. Regardless of experience level, you are invited to join expert moderators and guests in reviewing, discussing, and debating various topics within the 29 EAN sub-specialties.
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