Ep. 166: Pain When There Is a Neurodegeneration in the Brain – Assessment and Management of Pain in People with Dementia
Moderator: Katarina Rukavina (Berlin, Germany)
Guest: Keela Herr (Iowa City, USA)
How do we recognize and manage pain in people with dementia? In this episode of EAN Cast: Weekly Neurology, Katarina Rukavina hosts Keela Herr and they talk about the impact of pain on people living with dementia, strategies for its assessment and management, and how healthcare professionals can work together with family members and carers to ensure holistic care.
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Ep. 165: Small Fiber Neuropathy - A Burning Problem
EAN moderator: Anna K. Szewczyk (Lublin, Poland)
Guest:Grazia Devigili (Milan, Italy)
Anna K. Szewczyk and Grazia Devigili discuss Small fiber neuropathy (SFN), a broad group of conditions affecting small nerve fibers (Aδ or C). SFN is characterized by impaired pain and temperature sensation, as well as autonomic dysfunction. Its diagnosis and treatment are challenging, though recent findings on specific autoantibodies and ion channel polymorphisms offer new perspectives for understanding these forms and developing more targeted therapies.
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Ep. 164: EAN e-Learning Update
Moderators and guests: Barbara Tettenborn (Bern, Switzerland) and Roberta Balestrino (Milan, Italy)
Barbara Tettenborn and Roberta Balestrino discuss the journey of the EAN e-learning platform, eanCampus. Launched in 2022, the platform has transformed neurology education by aligning with European Training Requirements for Neurology and offering comprehensive content for all levels of experience. Discover how interactive modules, gamification, and a commitment to high-quality, peer-reviewed material have made the eanCampus a vital resource for neurologists worldwide.
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Ep. 163: Use of EEG in Neurointensive Care
Moderator: Tobias Cronberg (Lund, Sweden)
Guest: Andrea Rossetti (Lausanne, Switzerland)
In this episode, Cronberg speaks with Rossetti about the role of EEG in the neuro ICU, with a focus on prognostication and monitoring in critically ill patients. They explore clinical applications, organizational differences across countries, and the value—and limitations—of continuous EEG, spot EEG, and emerging AI tools.
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Ep. 162: AI in Resuscitation - A Potential New Member of the Team
Moderator: Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland)
Guest: Federico Semeraro (Bologna, Italy)
In this episode, Galovic speaks with Semeraro about how artificial intelligence is transforming cardiac arrest care and neuroprognostication. From retrospective studies to future clinical applications, they explore the potential and ethical challenges of integrating AI as a supportive team member in neurocritical care.
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