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  • In this week’s episode, Cole & Charisma Sydnor of “Roll with Cole & Charisma" join Brain & Life Podcast co-host Dr. Katy Peters to discuss their interabled relationship, building an online community, and Cole’s C5-C6 spinal cord injury. They share what keeps them motivated, tips for an accessible household, and what their online audience has taught them. Then, Dr. Alberto Martinez-Arizala joins Dr. Peters to discuss spinal cord injury treatment journeys and what exciting advancements may be coming soon.

    Additional Resources

    Roll with Cole & Charisma

    What is Spinal Cord Injury?

    Interabled Couples Share How They Make Their Relationships Work

    A Spinal Cord Injury Survivor Opens an Affordable Rehab Center

    Singer Gloria Estefan Supports Research to Cure Paralysis

    Promising Advances in Robotics-assisted Rehabilitation Therapies

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    Guests: Cole Sydnor @roll.with.cole; Charisma Sydnor @happilycharisma

    Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

  • In this episode, hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answer your questions. They discuss the relationship between dementia and heart disease, stroke recovery, and the transition to being a caregiver for a loved one with multiple sclerosis. They also touch on the effects of cerebellum damage and why it feels so good to find people to relate to you in your health journey. Thank you for submitting your questions and sharing your comments about the Brain & Life Podcast.

    Dementia & Heart Disease

    A Dementia Handbook for Patients and Families

    Eating Ultra-Processed Foods May Increase Risk of Dementia

    Cardiovascular disease, associated risk factors, and risk of dementia: An umbrella review of meta-analyses

    Stroke Recovery

    Ed Begley Jr. on Utilizing a Healthy Lifestyle to Thrive with Parkinson’s Disease

    Timothy Omundson on Stroke Recovery and His Return to Television

    Critical Period After Stroke Study (CPASS): A phase II clinical trial testing an optimal time for motor recovery after stroke in humans

    Multiple Sclerosis and Caregiving

    Voices from the Multiple Sclerosis Community

    Author Samantha Irby's Journey as a Young Caregiver

    What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?

    Finding Community

    Creating a Community to Keep Our Brains Healthy

    How Mental Health and Brain Health Are Connected

    Pilot Study to Describe the Trajectory of Symptoms and Adaptive Strategies of Adults Living with Low-grade Glioma

    Social Network Structure Is Related to Functional Improvement From Home-Based Telerehabilitation After Stroke

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  • In this week’s episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-host Dr. Katy Peters discusses the Gilbert Family Foundation’s work on neurofibromatosis (NF) with their executive director, Laura Grannemann. She shares about ways they connect with the NF community, ongoing research the foundation is leading, and how anyone can get involved in advocacy work. Dr. Peters then speaks with neurologist and Director of The Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Neurofibromatosis Center, Dr. Jaishri Blakeley, about what exactly neurofibromatosis is, how it affects patients, and treatment options for all ages.

    Additional Resources

    The Gilbert Family Foundation

    What is Neurofibromatosis?

    New Research Offers More Options to People with Neurofibromatosis Type 1

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    Guests: Laura Grannemann @gilbertfamilyfoundation; Dr. Jaishri Blakeley @hopkinsmedicine

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  • In this week’s episode, Brain & Life Podcast hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters discuss some of their favorite articles in the most recent edition of Brain & Life Magazine. They discuss the “Blue Zone” lifestyle, links between skin problems and neurologic conditions, coffee’s potential brain health benefits, and how juggling can increase neuroplasticity. If you would like to read these articles and more, be sure to subscribe to Brain & Life Magazine for free!

    Brain & Life Articles Mentioned

    “Blue Zones” Author Dan Buettner Shares the Secrets to a Long and Healthy Life

    Skin Problems May Be Early Signs of a Neurologic Condition

    Drinking Coffee May Reduce the Risk of Neurologic Disease

    How Juggling Can Increase Neuroplasticity

    Additional Resources

    Exploring Longevity with Author Dan Buettner

    The Keys to Longevity

    The Healing Arts

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  • In this week’s episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Katy Peters and playwright Sarah Ruhl discuss her Bell’s Palsy diagnosis (Idiopathic seventh nerve palsy) and the book she wrote about her experience, Smile: The Story of a Face. Sarah discusses the onset of her symptoms after giving birth to twins, how this diagnosis has affected her work life, and the importance of asking for help. Then, neurologist Dr. Gary Gronseth joins Dr. Peters to discuss just what Bell’s Palsy is, what the risk factors are, and reminds listeners that with a diagnosis also comes with lots of hope for the future.

    Additional Resources

    Smile: The Story of a Face by Sarah Ruhl

    Playwright Sarah Ruhl on Losing the Ability to Smile Due to Bell's Palsy

    What Doctors Know About Bell's Palsy

    Bouncing Back from Bell’s Palsy

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    Guests: Sarah Ruhl @sarah_ruhl_

    Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

  • In this week’s episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Katy Peters and actor Craig Russell discuss his brain tumor story. He shares the symptoms he experienced that lead him to see a doctor, the process of scheduling his meningioma removal surgery, and his return to work with the support of his family and friends. Then, neurosurgeon Dr. Jonathan Sherman discusses management plans for meningiomas that include Artificial Intelligence and how he ensures patients feel like a “part of the team” throughout the treatment process.

    Additional Resources

    How My Robotic Brain Surgery Resembled Space Travel

    Different, But the Same

    Surgery: What to Expect and How to Prepare

    Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics

    BMX Athlete Josh Perry's Perseverance Living with Brain Tumors

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    Guests: Craig Russell @russandchips

    Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

  • In this week’s episode, prolific actor Ed Begley Jr. joins Brain & Life Podcast co-host Dr. Katy Peters to discuss his Parkinson’s Disease journey and his new memoir To the Temple of Tranquility… and Step On It! Ed shares his unique diagnosis experience, how he has found himself in rooms with Hollywood icons throughout his life, and the diet and exercise regime that keeps him healthy and working. Next, movement disorders neurologist Dr. Jori Fleisher explains the history of Parkinson’s, risk factors, caregiver tips, and surprising activities that can help patients.

    Additional Resources

    To the Temple of Tranquility… and Step On It!: A Memoir by Ed Begley Jr.

    Swimming Helps to Manage Parkinson’s Disease

    How a Plant-Based Diet May Lower Risk of Parkinson’s Disease

    Exercise Helps This Coach Deal with Parkinson’s Disease

    Can Parkinson's Disease Disrupt Sleep?

    Phase IIb Study of Intranasal Glutathione in Parkinson's Disease

    NR-SAFE: a randomized, double-blind safety trial of high dose nicotinamide riboside in Parkinson’s disease

    Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics

    Comedy and Courage: Comedian Richard Lewis on Living with Parkinson’s Disease

    How American Ninja Warrior Jimmy Choi Rose Above Parkinson’s

    NBA Star Brian Grant Living On Time with Parkinson’s

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    Guests: Miranda Hoffner, Lincoln Center Arts @lincolncenter

    Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

  • In this week’s episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Daniel Correa discusses the Lincoln Center Arts Programs with their Director of Accessibility Miranda Hoffner. She shares the Lincoln Center’s commitment to transforming performing arts spaces to be more inclusive of audiences’ identities and access needs by design, not as an afterthought or add-on. They discuss the Lincoln Center’s accessibility programs and how they have evolved over time with accommodations like online performances and relaxed showings, as well as Lincoln Center Moments, a free performance-based program specially designed for individuals with dementia and their caregivers.

    Additional Resources

    Lincoln Center Event Calendar

    Lincoln Center Moments

    Invoke: Songs are Stories

    Navigating Life with Dementia

    Art Programs Engage Patients and Educate About Neurologic Disorders

    Theater Is Therapy for Patients with Ataxia

    Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics

    Accessibility Advocate Cory Lee on Traveling the World as a Wheelchair User

    How Paula Carozzo is Redefining Disability and Advocating for Her Community

    Journalist Greg O’Brien on Chronicling His Life with Alzheimer’s

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    Guests: Miranda Hoffner, Lincoln Center Arts @lincolncenter

    Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

  • In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast co-host Dr. Katy Peters interviews Bill Wadman, a photographer who has been living and working with migraines since he was a teenager. He discusses his medication journey, ways he relieves the pain in his daily life, and what he has learned about himself by working through migraines. Then, Dr. Peters discusses the science behind migraines with Bill’s personal headache specialist, Dr. Susan Broner. Dr. Broner is Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology at Weill Cornell Medical College and Medical Director of the Weill Cornell Medicine Headache Program. She explains risk factors, unique symptoms, and how to begin the migraine treatment journey.

    Additional Resources

    Headaches: Diagnosis and Treatments

    Exploring New Treatments for Migraine

    The Misadventures of Living with Chronic Daily Migraine

    7 Ways to Reduce Migraine Attacks

    Self-Care May Help Reduce Migraine Attacks

    Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics

    Julia Easterlin on Being a Performer with Migraine

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    Guests: Bill Wadman @billwadman; Dr. Susan Broner @weillcornell

    Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

  • In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Daniel Correa interviews Justine Galloway, a runner who was diagnosed with Runner’s Dystonia and continued on to break world records in backwards running. They discuss her father’s Parkinson’s journey, her diagnosis process, and how she continues to adapt and find motivation. Then, Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. Joseph Jankovic, a neurologist specializing in movement disorders. Dr. Jankovic explains Dystonia, what some of the risk factors are, and treatment options.

    Additional Resources

    Much More Than a Pain in the Neck: The Different Types of Dystonia

    Medications and Lifestyle Changes Can Help People Cope with Dystonia

    Easing the Weight of Dystonia Isn’t Just a Story of Triumph

    Speaking Up About Dystonia

    Facing DYT1 Dystonia with Grit and Hope

    Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics

    Rogers Hartmann on Beating Dystonia

    Billy McLaughlin on Life as a Musician with Focal Dystonia

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    Guests: Justine Galloway @rennur316; Dr. Joseph Jankovic @josephjankovic

    Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

  • In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters highlight some of their favorite articles from the most recent edition of Brain & Life Magazine! They discuss updates on new Alzheimer’s drugs and what they mean for patients, the links between oral hygiene and brain health, and how cosmetics brands are creating more accessible makeup for all people. If you would like to read these articles and more, be sure to subscribe to Brain & Life Magazine for free!

    Articles Discussed

    An Update on New Alzheimer’s Drugs

    11 Dental Care Tips to Boost Brain Health

    How Cosmetics Brands are Creating More Accessible Makeup

    Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics

    Finding Hope and Creating Change: Discussing Alzheimer’s Advocacy with Cynthia Stone and Walt Dawson

    Ashley Brooks on Advocating for Herself and Others with Myasthenia Gravis

    Lauren Miller Rogen on Facing a Parent’s Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

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  • In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast host Dr. Katy Peters speaks with Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi, a neuropsychiatrist and cognitive neuroscientist. He serves as the President of the Center for Neuropsychiatry and Brain Stimulation and Chief Medical Officer Designate for ARC Health. Dr. Vaishnavi is also the author of Healing the Traumatized Brain: Coping After Concussion and Other Brain Injuries. Together they discuss the intersection between psychiatry and neurology, accessible and upcoming treatment options for neuropsychiatric symptoms, and the stigma behind mood and behavioral symptoms

    Additional Resources

    Healing the Traumatized Brain: Coping after Concussion and Other Brain Injuries

    Tips for Loving Life After a Neurologic Disorder Diagnosis

    Center for Neuropsychiatry and Brain Stimulation (CNBS)

    Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics

    U.S. Soccer Legend Briana Scurry on Concussion and Mental Health

    Personal Trainer Javeno McLean on Helping Clients Find Physical and Emotional Strength

    Journalist, Producer Kitty Eisele’s Honest Recount of Her Time as Caregiver

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    Guests: Dr. Sandeep Vaishnavi @hopkinspress

    Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

  • In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters answer your questions! They discuss the advancements in stroke recovery with AI and robot assisted therapy, how lower oxygen impacts brain function, and their thoughts on Botox for head tremors. They also touch on supplements, anti-depressants, and fatigue when it comes to brain health. Thank you to the Brain & Life Podcast listeners who submitted questions. Happy Holidays!

    Additional Resources on Botox and Head Tremors

    Botulinum Toxin Treats Many Neurologic Disorders

    Strategies and Therapies for Combating Essential Tremor

    What Treats Essential Tremor Instead of Medication?

    Additional Resources on Low Oxygen

    Can High-Flow Oxygen Deliver Cluster Headache Relief?

    How Paula Carozzo is Redefining Disability and Advocating for Her Community

    Elizabeth Espinosa Gives Voice to Compassionate Caregiving

    Additional Resources on Stroke Recovery

    Promising Advances in Robotics-assisted Rehabilitation Therapies

    Coming Back from Stroke

    Timothy Omundson on Stroke Recovery and His Return to Television

    Matt and Kanlaya Cauli on Rebuilding Life After Stroke

    Additional Resources on Anti-Depressants, Fatigue, and Supplements

    6 Fatigue Fighters

    Neurologists Share Their Views on the Benefits and Drawbacks of Vitamins and Supplements

    Vitamins and Supplements for Migraine

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  • In this episode, Brain & Life Podcast hosts Dr. Daniel Correa and Dr. Katy Peters discuss neurology topics that have been making headlines! They touch on the MIND and Mediterranean diets in relation to Alzheimer’s, Omega-3 fatty acids and ALS, and the importance of both sleep and socializing for brain health.

    Articles Discussed

    MIND and Mediterranean Diets Associated with Fewer Alzheimer’s Plaques and Tangles

    Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked to Slower Decline in ALS

    Sleep Problems? You May Have An Increased Risk of Stroke

    Social Isolation Linked to Lower Brain Volume

    Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics

    Food and Your Brain: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Brain Healthy

    Food For Thought: How What You Eat Affects Your Mental and Emotional Health

    Sleep Smart: How Sleep Impacts Your Health

    Why Sleep is Important for Brain Health

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  • In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with documentarian Cynthia Stone, and Walt Dawson, lifelong Alzheimer’s advocate and policy expert. Cynthia discusses the creation of Keys Bags Names Words, a documentary film about hope in aging and dementia. Walt shares how his father’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis when he was just ten years old led him to speak out and work towards policy change for Alzheimer’s Disease. Next, Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. Bruce Miller, a behavioral neurologist with the Global Brain Health Institute who studies the underlying mechanisms of neurocognitive disorders and is a world-renowned expert in the diagnosis and management of dementia. Dr. Miller discusses Global Health Brain Institute’s Atlantic Fellows program and the science behind Alzheimer’s prevention.

    Additional Resources

    Keys Bags Names Words

    What is Alzheimer’s Disease?

    Tips for Building a More Alzheimer’s-Resistant Brain

    Global Brain Health Institute

    CurePSP

    The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration

    Atlantic Fellows Program

    Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Dementia

    Lauren Miller Rogen on Facing a Parent’s Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

    Journalist Greg O’Brien on Chronicling His Life with Alzheimer’s

    Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger's Mission to Spread Brain Health Awareness

    ‘Humor and Heartache’ of Caregiving with Filmmaker Michelle Boyaner

    Journalist, Producer Kitty Eisele’s Honest Recount of Her Time as Caregiver

    Christina Zorich on the Joys and Struggles of Caregiving

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    Guests: Cynthia Stone @GBHI_Fellows; Walt Dawson @healthpolicywd; Dr. Bruce Miller @UCSFmac, @AtlanticFellows

    Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

  • In this episode, Dr. Daniel Correa sits down with Abbey Romeo and her mother Christine, both of whom appeared on the Netflix show Love on the Spectrum U.S. Abbey shares her experience of growing up with autism and how she has learned to overcome challenges that have accompanied her diagnosis. Christine shares her perspective of being Abbey’s mother and supporting her daughter as she navigates life with autism. Next, Dr. Correa speaks with Dr. Wilfreda Lindsey, a neurologist at the Kennedy Krieger Institute and an assistant professor in Neurology at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Lindsey explains the meaning of autism spectrum disorders, available therapies, and how families can support their loved ones living with autism through childhood and the transition to adulthood.

    Additional Resources

    Association for Science in Autism (ASAT)

    Got Transition®

    Learn more about TRAQ

    Learn more about autism spectrum disorder

    Brain & Life: Is There a Link Between Epilepsy and Autism?

    More about Abbey and Christine

    Made by Abbey

    Abby Romeo - @hatsbyabbey (TikTok & Instagram);

    Christine Romeo - @Abbeysmom17 (TikTok)

    Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Neurodiversity

    ‘Bake Off’ Star Lizzie Acker on Showstopping Cakes through Neurodivergent Eyes

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    Guests: Abbey Romeo @hatsbyabbey (TikTok & Instagram); Christine Romeo @Abbeysmom17 (TikTok); Kennedy Krieger Institute @KennedyKrieger (X)

    Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

  • In this episode Dr. Katy Peters talks with Dr. Joel Salinas, a neurologist, clinical assistant professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and chief medical officer of Isaac Health in New York. Dr. Salinas explains what it’s like to experience synesthesia, a rare neurologic phenomenon in which the brain processes several senses at once.

    Additional Resources

    Brain & Life: What is Synesthesia?

    Learn more about Dr. Joel Salinas

    Mirror Touch: A Memoir of Synesthesia and the Secret Life of the Brain by Dr. Joel Salinas

    Additional Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Brain Wonders

    Memory and Your Brain, Explained

    Marilu Henner and the Mysteries of Memory

    What is Agnosia and How Does it Affect the Brain’s Perception?

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    Guest: Dr. Joel Salinas @JoelSalinasMD

    Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

  • To celebrate this Thanksgiving holiday, we revisit a listener favorite from earlier this year featuring writer Mary Beth Albright who discusses her book Eat & Flourish: How Food Supports Emotional Wellbeing. Drs. Daniel Correa and Katy Peters also share some of their favorite brain healthy dishes along with some of their favorite holiday recipes. Don’t forget to call in using the number below by December 1st and share what you are grateful for in 2023 for a chance to be featured on a future episode.

    Additional Resources

    Learn more about Eat & Flourish: How Food Supports Emotional Well-Being

    https://www.marybethalbright.com/

    Dan Buettner: Sardinia Minestrone Recipe

    Brain & Life: Farmers Market Niçoise Salad

    Brain & Life: Simple and Seasonal Holiday Recipes

    Brain & Life: Healthy Holiday Side Dish Recipes

    Brain & Life: Thoughtful Holiday Gifts for People with Neurologic Conditions

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    Guest: Mary Beth Albright @MaryBeth (Twitter) @Mary.Beth (Instagram); W. W. Norton & Company @wwnorton (Twitter)

    Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

  • This week Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with author and humorist Samantha Irby. Samantha shares her story growing up with her mother who lived with multiple sclerosis (MS) and her experience as a caregiver at a young age. Next Dr. Correa welcomes back medical expert, Dr. Riley Bove, an associate professor of neurology at the University of California, San Francisco, and neurologist at UCSF Multiple Sclerosis Center. Dr. Bove discusses the association between MS and other autoimmune conditions and offers suggestions on how to navigate explaining the condition to children.

    Additional Resources

    Learn more about MS

    Brain & Life Books series: Navigating Life with Multiple Sclerosis

    Brain & Life: Telling Young Children a Loved One Has a Neurologic Disorder

    Brain & Life: Hiking the Appalachian Trail for Multiple Sclerosis

    Penguin Random House: Samantha Irby

    Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on Multiple Sclerosis

    Courtney Platt Dances Through Life with Multiple Sclerosis

    Colors of Multiple Sclerosis with Artist Lindsey Holcomb

    Voices from the Multiple Sclerosis Community

    Nancy Davis’ Race to Erase Multiple Sclerosis

    Chef Mariana Orozco on Multiple Sclerosis and the Healing Power of Food La Chef Mariana Orozco habla sobre Esclerosis Múltiple y sobre el poder curativo de la comida

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    Guests: Penguin Random House: Samantha Irby; @penguinrandom (Twitter) @penguinrandomhouse (Instagram); Dr. Riley Bove @BoveRiley (Twitter)

    Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD

  • This week Dr. Daniel Correa speaks with Dr. Casey Albin, a neurologic intensive care specialist and assistant professor of neurology and neurosurgery at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Albin explains what the neurologic intensive care unit is and how it differs from the emergency room, the concept of shared decision making for families experiencing neurologic emergencies, and tips for people to prepare in case they or a loved one needs critical care.

    Additional Resources

    Brain & Life: Act Fast If You See Signs of These Neurologic Conditions

    Brain & Life podcast: Nora McInerny on Moving Forward with Grief (Expert interview features Dr. Maisha Robinson neurologist and palliative care specialist)

    Brain & Life: When is Palliative Care Appropriate?

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    Guest: Dr. Casey Albin @caseyalbin (Twitter)

    Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD