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  • Autumnal Hopes for Less COVID-19…Coverage in the Neurologic Literature
    Gretchen L. Birbeck, MD, MPH I September 2, 2021


    As many of us in North America cling to the last days of summer and prepare to launch into a new academic year, I wonder how many academics in neurosciences share one of my most fervent wishes — to have fewer, MANY fewer, articles on SARS-CoV2 in the neurologic literature in the months to come. Of course, I also hope/wish/pray for this pandemic to halt altogether. That is not, unfortunately, within our ready control. But raising the bar for publications on the topic? That seems like a doable thing. And a much needed one....

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  • Global Stuff You Should Know

    Stories from the Frontlines of COVID-19

     

     

    The Teleneurology Revolution Will Change The Landscape of Global Health Work
    Laura Speltz, MD

    The teleneurology revolution will change the landscape of global health work and the Brocher Declaration can provide the road map to promote mutually beneficial partnerships and sustainable capacity building. [Read Post]

    Laura Speltz, MD, Pediatric Neurology, University of Minnesota Medical School

    Invited Commentary: COVID-19: A grim reminder of my roots
    Joshua Budhu, MD, MS

    The loss of life and disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on my family and community are a glaring reminder of my roots and how our backgrounds influence health care outcomes. [Read Post]

    Joshua Budhu, MD, MS, is one of the chief neurology residents for the combined Harvard Brigham and Women's and Massachusetts General Hospital neurology residency program. He is a native New Yorker and strives to provide equitable care for all patients. As a future neuro-oncologist, he hopes to address disparities in clinical trial enrollment for patients with brain tumors.

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    Temporaily on Hiatus

     

     

  • Podcast Transcripts

    January 21, 2020: Deanna Rae Saylor, MD, MHS of John Hopkins Department of Neurology interviews Laura Benjamin, MRCP, PhD, University of Liverpool Institute of Infection and Global Health; Robert J. Simister, MA, MRCP, University College London Hospitals, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery; and Orlando Swayne, MBBS, MRCP, PhD, University College London Hospitals, National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery. Find the Transcript

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    Interview Podcast Part 2

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  • Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

    An opportunity for clinicians globally to gain additional expertise in Headache evaluation and Care!
    Education in Headache to Healthcare Providers in Africa (EHHPA), a free, two-part virtual educational program that provides world-class headache and migraine training to providers all over the continent. During the program, renowned headache experts will discuss the pathology and classification of headache, one of the most common and disabling neurologic diseases, and also provide information about treatments and therapies. The program is designed for trainees, neurologist practitioners, and health care professionals and will be held in English, with French options provided for the general courses. The event is a two-day virtual program being held on Saturday, August 21, 2021, and Saturday, September 4, 2021.

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    In his most recent post, Dr. Omar Siddiqi blogs about the power of relationships…and English Premier League.

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    The ICNA is inviting applications from eligible candidates under the ICNA GBOD Fellowship program:
    The GBOD Fellowships are aimed at a Senior Trainee or Junior Faculty (within 5 years of completion of training) to study the epidemiology of a specific neurological disorder in a region of high prevalence under the mentorship of a Senior Investigator. The goal is to obtain pilot data that could be used to apply for a larger external grant.

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    ATTENTION: This is an excellent opportunity for LMIC Investigators to receive funds from the US National Institute of Health!
    Mental Health Research Awards for Investigators Early in their Career in Low and Middle-Income Countries.

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    A Shout out to Developments in Zambian Neurology - If one reviews the 2017 World Health Organization’s Atlases for neurological care in Africa, it is a depressing sight indeed. For a more promising and updated view of developments in African neurology including medical education and improvements in patient care, check out these two encouraging reports from Zambia:

    Report 1 Report 2

  • Meet the Editor

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    Gretchen Birbeck, MD, MPH, DTMH, FAAN

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