Ep. 159: The Price of Neurology - Understanding the Economic Burden of Brain Disorders in Europe
Moderator: Roberta Balestrino (Milan, Italy)
Guest: Richard Dodel (Essen, Germany)
A video version of this episode is available on the eanCampus.
In this episode, Dodel joins Balestrino to explore the social and economic burden of neurological disorders, highlighting findings from the EAN-led COIN (Cost of Illness in Neurology) project. They discuss why diseases like headaches and multiple sclerosis carry some of the highest costs and what this means for healthcare systems across Europe.
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Ep. 158: Autogenic Training - A Neurological Approach to Self-Relaxation and Stress Recovery
Moderator: Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland)
Guest: Max Hilz (Erlangen, Germany)
A video version of this episode is available on the eanCampus.
In this episode, Galovic welcomes Hilz to discuss the science behind autogenic training, a self-guided relaxation technique rooted in neurophysiology. Hilz explains how it helps regulate autonomic function, reduce stress, and support patients with neurological and functional disorders.
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Ep. 157: Digital Overload - How Screen Time Affects the Brain
Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Aviv Weinstein (Ariel, Israel)
A video version of this episode is available on the eanCampus.
In this second July episode of eanCast, Tettenborn and Weinstein explore the cognitive and emotional impact of excessive smartphone and social media use—especially in children and adolescents. From memory and attention deficits to structural brain changes, the conversation offers insights into healthy digital habits and how to protect brain health across the lifespan.
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Ep. 156: The Power of Patient Voice – Parkinson’s Europe
Moderator: Yıldız Değirmenci (Istanbul, Türkiye)
Guest: Amelia Hursey (Kent, United Kingdom)
A video version of this episode is available on the eanCampus. https://eancampus.ean.org/course/view.php?id=2548
In this episode, Değirmenci speaks with Amelia Hursey, Strategic Director of Parkinson’s Europe, about why patient voices matter in research, advocacy, and care. Together, they explore how clinicians and communities can better support people living with Parkinson’s.
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Ep. 155: Tardive Dyskinesia
In this episode Tessitore and Morgante discuss the diagnosis, causes, and management of tardive dyskinesia, highlighting its clinical features, treatment strategies, and the importance of awareness among neurologists. The conversation emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and the need for early recognition to improve patient outcomes.
This podcast episode is supported by an independent educational grant from Teva.
Official neurology podcast of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN). Expert talks on general neurology, stroke, dementia, epilepsy & many more. New episodes every Monday. For neurology residents, clinicians & researchers. A resource for continuing medical education and lifelong learning.
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