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Explore the latest breakthroughs in brain health and neurological disease through interviews with leading researchers, neurologists, and policy experts. Each episode breaks down complex topics for a broad audience, translating cutting-edge science into practical insights.

Editors at The Lancet Neurology, the world-leading clinical neurology journal, interview the investigators at the forefront of stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, migraine, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, sleep disorders, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological challenges.

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Episodes

Nov 12, 2025

16 min

In this episode, host Antonia Eisenkoeck, speaks with Ian McKeith, Emeritus Professor of Old Age Psychiatry at Newcastle University, UK. They delve into the history of dementia with Lewy bodies research, highlighting key milestones and breakthroughs. Discover insights into the current state of the field and what the future holds for understanding and treating this condition.Click here to read the full articles of this series:https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00363-1/fulltexthttps://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00323-0/fulltexthttps://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00314-X/fulltextMedical imaging and theranostics are revolutionising how we diagnose, treat, and understand disease. To meet this moment, The Lancet group is happy to announce the launch of, The Lancet Medical Imaging and Theranostics. You can visit https://www.thelancet.com/medical-imaging-theranostics to learn more.Continue this conversation on social!Follow us today at...https://thelancet.bsky.social/https://instagram.com/thelancetgrouphttps://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournalhttps://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancethttps://youtube.com/thelancettv

Nov 12, 2025

16 min

Oct 15, 2025

11 min

In this episode, host Laura Hart chats with Ask Nordestgaard (Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, USA) about the long-term risk of stroke in healthy women, the role of inflammation and lipoproteins, and how early biomarker screening could transform stroke prevention strategies.Click here to read the full article.Medical imaging and theranostics are revolutionising how we diagnose, treat, and understand disease. To meet this moment, The Lancet group is happy to announce the launch of, The Lancet Medical Imaging and Theranostics. You can visit https://www.thelancet.com/medical-imaging-theranostics to learn more.Continue this conversation on social!Follow us today at...https://thelancet.bsky.social/https://instagram.com/thelancetgrouphttps://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournalhttps://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancethttps://youtube.com/thelancettv

Oct 15, 2025

11 min

Sep 17, 2025

29 min

Morgane Boillot chats with Professor Shiv Saidha (Johns Hopkins University, USA) about recent developments in diagnosing multiple sclerosis, and specifically on the use of paraclinical tests of the optic nerve in this context.Read the full article:https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00270-4/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_September_25_laneurMedical imaging and theranostics are revolutionising how we diagnose, treat, and understand disease. To meet this moment, The Lancet group is happy to announce the launch of, The Lancet Medical Imaging and Theranostics. You can visit https://www.thelancet.com/medical-imaging-theranostics to learn more.Continue this conversation on social!Follow us today at...https://thelancet.bsky.social/https://instagram.com/thelancetgrouphttps://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournalhttps://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancethttps://youtube.com/thelancettv

Sep 17, 2025

29 min

Aug 13, 2025

23 min

People with Down syndrome face a high risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, which is the leading cause of death in this population over the age of 35.In this episode, Morgane Boillot (Senior Editor) is joined by Professor Michael Rafii to explore the intersection of Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease. They discuss the latest research into disease pathology, biomarkers, and clinical trials, and examine the key challenges and future opportunities in understanding and treating Alzheimer’s disease in individuals with Down syndrome.Read the Rapid Review:https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00237-6/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_August_25_laneurMedical imaging and theranostics are revolutionising how we diagnose, treat, and understand disease. To meet this moment, The Lancet group is happy to announce the launch of, The Lancet Medical Imaging and Theranostics. You can visit https://www.thelancet.com/medical-imaging-theranostics to learn more.Continue this conversation on social!Follow us today at...https://thelancet.bsky.social/https://instagram.com/thelancetgrouphttps://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournalhttps://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancethttps://youtube.com/thelancettv

Aug 13, 2025

23 min

Jul 16, 2025

9 min

In this episode, host Laura Hart chats with Professor Amit Bar-Or (University of Pennsylvania) about the potential of the BTK inhibitor fenebrutinib in treating relapsing multiple sclerosis, highlighting future challenges in MS research.Read the full article:https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00174-7/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_July_25_laneurMedical imaging and theranostics are revolutionising how we diagnose, treat, and understand disease. To meet this moment, The Lancet group is happy to announce the launch of, The Lancet Medical Imaging and Theranostics. You can visit https://www.thelancet.com/medical-imaging-theranostics to learn more.Continue this conversation on social!Follow us today at...https://thelancet.bsky.social/https://instagram.com/thelancetgrouphttps://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournalhttps://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancethttps://youtube.com/thelancettv

Jul 16, 2025

9 min

Jun 17, 2025

21 min

Sarah Passey is joined by Dr Marte-Helene Bjørk (Haukeland University Hospital, Norway) to discuss the latest evidence and practical guidance on managing reproductive risks in people with epilepsy, including medication safety, pregnancy planning, and global challenges in care.Read the full article:https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00130-9/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_June_25_laneurMedical imaging and theranostics are revolutionising how we diagnose, treat, and understand disease. To meet this moment, The Lancet group is happy to announce the launch of, The Lancet Medical Imaging and Theranostics. You can visit https://www.thelancet.com/medical-imaging-theranostics to learn more.Continue this conversation on social!Follow us today at...https://thelancet.bsky.social/https://instagram.com/thelancetgrouphttps://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournalhttps://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancethttps://youtube.com/thelancettv

Jun 17, 2025

21 min

May 20, 2025

25 min

Assistant Editor Sam Griffiths is joined by Professor Geoff Manley (UCSF, CA, USA) to discuss his new NIH-NINDS classification of acute TBI, the limitations of traditional classifications, how the new framework was developed, and what it means for the future of TBI research and patient care.Read the full article:https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00154-1/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_May_25_laneurMedical imaging and theranostics are revolutionising how we diagnose, treat, and understand disease. To meet this moment, The Lancet group is happy to announce the launch of, The Lancet Medical Imaging and Theranostics. You can visit https://www.thelancet.com/medical-imaging-theranostics to learn more.Continue this conversation on social!Follow us today at...https://thelancet.bsky.social/https://instagram.com/thelancetgrouphttps://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournalhttps://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancethttps://youtube.com/thelancettv

May 20, 2025

25 min

Apr 16, 2025

20 min

Increasing numbers of people are surviving stroke but with motor impairments that can contribute substantially to long-term disability. Transcranial direct current stimulation has shown promise in reducing motor impairment when combined with rehabilitation therapy. Sarah Passey talks to Wayne Feng (Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, USA) about his latest trial, TRANSPORT2, which assesses transcranial direct current stimulation in combination with modified constraint-induced movement therapy.Read the full article:https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(25)00044-4/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_16-04-25_laneurMedical imaging and theranostics are revolutionising how we diagnose, treat, and understand disease. To meet this moment, The Lancet group is happy to announce the launch of, The Lancet Medical Imaging and Theranostics. You can visit https://www.thelancet.com/medical-imaging-theranostics to learn more.Continue this conversation on social!Follow us today at...https://thelancet.bsky.social/https://instagram.com/thelancetgrouphttps://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournalhttps://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancethttps://youtube.com/thelancettv

Apr 16, 2025

20 min

Mar 19, 2025

13 min

In this podcast, linked to the April 2025 issue of The Lancet Neurology, Laura Hart (Deputy Editor) chats to Marialuisa Gandolfi (University of Verona in Italy) about advances in the classification and management of pain in Parkinson’s disease.Medical imaging and theranostics are revolutionising how we diagnose, treat, and understand disease. To meet this moment, The Lancet group is happy to announce the launch of, The Lancet Medical Imaging and Theranostics. You can visit https://www.thelancet.com/medical-imaging-theranostics to learn more.Continue this conversation on social!Follow us today at...https://thelancet.bsky.social/https://instagram.com/thelancetgrouphttps://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournalhttps://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancethttps://youtube.com/thelancettv

Mar 19, 2025

13 min

Feb 19, 2025

25 min

Sarah Passey (The Lancet Neurology) is joined by Michael Tymianski (University Health Network, Toronto, Canada) to discuss an Article in the March issue reporting a meta-analysis looking at neuroprotection in stroke and what can be learnt for future research.Read the full article:https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PiiS1474-4422(24)00515-5/fulltext?dgcid=buzzsprout_icw_podcast_generic_laneurMedical imaging and theranostics are revolutionising how we diagnose, treat, and understand disease. To meet this moment, The Lancet group is happy to announce the launch of, The Lancet Medical Imaging and Theranostics. You can visit https://www.thelancet.com/medical-imaging-theranostics to learn more.Continue this conversation on social!Follow us today at...https://thelancet.bsky.social/https://instagram.com/thelancetgrouphttps://facebook.com/thelancetmedicaljournalhttps://linkedIn.com/company/the-lancethttps://youtube.com/thelancettv

Feb 19, 2025

25 min

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