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eanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 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.
2025-09-0121 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 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.
2025-07-1417 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 141: Sodium Valproate in MenEAN moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Tony Marson (Liverpool, UK)
In this special episode, Tettenborn and Marson discuss sodium valproate treatment for epilepsy, focusing on its use in men. They try to deemphasize the potenti
EAN moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)Guest: Tony Marson (Liverpool, UK)In this special episode, Tettenborn and Marson discuss sodium valproate treatment for epilepsy, focusing on its use in men. They try to deemphasize the potential risks of reduced fertility and the lately published potential neurodevelopmental effects on children born to men taking the drug, while also...
2025-03-3118 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 102: Acute symptomatic seizuresRelease Date: 24.06.2024
Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland)
In this episode Barbara Tettenborn talks with Dr. Marian Galovic about acute symptomatic seizures, a frequent but commonly misunde
Release Date: 24.06.2024Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)Guest: Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland)In this episode Barbara Tettenborn talks with Dr. Marian Galovic about acute symptomatic seizures, a frequent but commonly misunderstood topic. They highlight the impact of acute symptomatic seizures on outcomes and brain health, their implications for developing epilepsy and the resulting treatment considerations.
2024-06-2422 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 100: Neurology: Past and FutureModerator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guests: Claudio Bassetti (Bern, Switzerland) and Elena Moro (Grenoble, France)
We are thrilled to announce a milestone celebration: the 100th episode of eanCast!
In this special episode, we are ho
Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)Guests: Claudio Bassetti (Bern, Switzerland) and Elena Moro (Grenoble, France)We are thrilled to announce a milestone celebration: the 100th episode of eanCast!In this special episode, we are honoured to welcome two distinguished guests. The past president of EAN, Prof. Claudio Bassetti, who will share insights into the challenges faced...
2024-06-1023 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 99: Gastro and Brain HealthModerator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Jutta Keller (Hamburg, Germany)
In this episode of eanCast and UEG Talks, host Prof. Barbara Tettenborn from the EAN and guest Prof. Jutta Keller from UEG discuss neuro-gastroenterology, foc
Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)Guest: Jutta Keller (Hamburg, Germany)In this episode of eanCast and UEG Talks, host Prof. Barbara Tettenborn from the EAN and guest Prof. Jutta Keller from UEG discuss neuro-gastroenterology, focusing on the gut-brain axis and its implications for various gastrointestinal and neurological disorders. They explore the influence of the microbiome on gut function...
2024-06-0317 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 81: Stroke and Cardiology: Not Only a Matter of BrainModerator: Barbara Tettenborn (St.Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Matthias Endres (Berlin, Germany)
In this episode, Barbara Tettenborn interviews Professor Matthias Endres, professor and chair of Neurology at the Charité Hospital in Berlin. The conversatio
Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St.Gallen, Switzerland)Guest: Matthias Endres (Berlin, Germany)In this episode, Barbara Tettenborn interviews Professor Matthias Endres, professor and chair of Neurology at the Charité Hospital in Berlin. The conversation delves into the connection between stroke and cardiology. Endres introduces the concept of stroke-induced atrial fibrillation, distinguishing it from pre-existing AF. They discuss the stroke heart syndrome, underlining the in...
2024-01-2920 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 79: Hidden Hazards: A Dive into Covert Cerebrovascular DiseaseModerator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Thomas Meinel (Bern, Switzerland)
Thomas Meinel, a clinician scientist at the Burn Stroke Research Center in Switzerland, is hosted by Barbara Tettenborn as they discuss covert cerebrovascul
Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)Guest: Thomas Meinel (Bern, Switzerland)Thomas Meinel, a clinician scientist at the Burn Stroke Research Center in Switzerland, is hosted by Barbara Tettenborn as they discuss covert cerebrovascular disease. His research, particularly on strokes in patients on anticoagulation, is explored, highlighting the frequency and clinical implications of covert cerebrovascular lesions. Meinel emphasizes the current lack...
2024-01-1518 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 77: 30th Anniversary of the European Journal of NeurologyModerator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Didier Leys (Lille, France)
In this eanCast episode, Barbara Tettenborn interviews Didier Leys, Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Neurology, marking its 30th anniversary. Leys discu
Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)Guest: Didier Leys (Lille, France)In this eanCast episode, Barbara Tettenborn interviews Didier Leys, Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Neurology, marking its 30th anniversary. Leys discusses the journal's evolution, challenges, and current impact factor of five. He outlines his daily editorial duties, stressing manuscript selection, ethical standards, and team management. Future plans include webinars, a...
2024-01-0117 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 64: RTC AfricaModerator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Erich Schmutzhard (Innsbruck, Austria), Eveline Sipido (Florence, Italy)
In this episode of "eanCast: Weekly Neurology," host Barbara Tettenborn discusses regional teaching courses in Sub-
Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) Guest: Erich Schmutzhard (Innsbruck, Austria), Eveline Sipido (Florence, Italy) In this episode of "eanCast: Weekly Neurology," host Barbara Tettenborn discusses regional teaching courses in Sub-Saharan Africa with special guests Professor Erich Schmutzhard and Eveline Sipido from the EAN Headoffice. These courses aim to share excellence in neurology education with residents and neurologists in Sub-Saharan Africa. They cover a ra...
2023-09-2522 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 60: Parkinson's and TravelModerator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)
Join Barbara Tettenborn and Yildiz Degirmenci in this episode of eanCast: Weekly Neurology as they delve into the intricacies of traveling with Parkinson'
Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)Guest: Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)Join Barbara Tettenborn and Yildiz Degirmenci in this episode of eanCast: Weekly Neurology as they delve into the intricacies of traveling with Parkinson's disease. Expert insights on managing symptoms during long trips, medication schedules across time zones, and precautions against infections are provided. Discover how to maintain an adventurous spirit...
2023-08-1417 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 59: Epilepsy and TravelEpisode 59: Epilepsy and Travel
Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guests: Simona Balestrini (Florence, Italy), Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland)
In the first episode of August, Barbara Tettenborn discusses epilepsy and traveli
Episode 59: Epilepsy and TravelModerator: Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)Guests: Simona Balestrini (Florence, Italy), Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland)In the first episode of August, Barbara Tettenborn discusses epilepsy and traveling with experts Simona Balestrini and Marian Galovich. They address various topics related to epilepsy and travel, including recommendations for people with epilepsy when flying, adjusting medication schedules for time zone changes...
2023-08-0724 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 58: EAN 2023 ReviewEpisode 58: EAN 2023 Review
Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (Bern, Switzerland)
Guest: Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria)
In this special episode, EAN moderator Prof. Barbara Tettenborn sits down with fellow moderator and chair of the scientific committee, Pro
Episode 58: EAN 2023 ReviewModerator: Barbara Tettenborn (Bern, Switzerland)Guest: Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria)In this special episode, EAN moderator Prof. Barbara Tettenborn sits down with fellow moderator and chair of the scientific committee, Prof. Thomas Berger, to review highlights and details about the EAN congress 2023.
2023-07-3119 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 57: Neurology and Climate ChangeModerator: Barbara Tettenborn (Bern, Switzerland)
Guest: Miguel Silva Miranda (Cascais, Portugal)
In this episode, Prof. Tettenborn and Dr. Silva discuss the connection between neurology and climate change. They explore the growing body of evidence link
Moderator: Barbara Tettenborn (Bern, Switzerland)Guest: Miguel Silva Miranda (Cascais, Portugal)In this episode, Prof. Tettenborn and Dr. Silva discuss the connection between neurology and climate change. They explore the growing body of evidence linking climate change to neurological diseases, such as stroke, headache, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and neuroinfectious diseases. They also highlight the importance of sustainability in promoting brain heal...
2023-07-2419 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 39: Communicating better for Brain Health and how to achieve one voice across EuropeModerator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Prof. Matilde Leonardi (Milan, Italy)
For our second episode for Brain Awareness Week, Prof. Barbara Tettenborn and Prof. Matilde Leonardi discuss Brain Health across Europe.
Moderator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)Guest: Prof. Matilde Leonardi (Milan, Italy)For our second episode for Brain Awareness Week, Prof. Barbara Tettenborn and Prof. Matilde Leonardi discuss Brain Health across Europe.
2023-03-2019 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 38: EAN Strategic Research AgendaModerator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Prof. Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria)
In honor of Brain Awareness Week, eanCast: Weekly Neurology will release 2 special episodes on the importance of brain health and brain awareness.
Moderator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)Guest: Prof. Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria)In honor of Brain Awareness Week, eanCast: Weekly Neurology will release 2 special episodes on the importance of brain health and brain awareness. To start off, EAN moderator Prof. Barbara Tettenborn is joined by Prof. Thomas Berger to discuss the importance of the EAN Strategic Research Agenda, its...
2023-03-1322 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 33: Basics of Palliative CareModerator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Prof. David Oliver (Rochester, UK)
Prof. Tettenborn and Prof. Oliver discuss the fundamentals of palliative care in neurology.
Moderator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)Guest: Prof. David Oliver (Rochester, UK)Prof. Tettenborn and Prof. Oliver discuss the fundamentals of palliative care in neurology.
2023-02-0625 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 28: Editorial Board Article reviewModerator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey), Dr. Simona Balestrini (Florence, Italy), Dr. Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland)
To start of the New Year 2023, Prof. Barbara Tettenborn is j
Moderator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)Guest: Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey), Dr. Simona Balestrini (Florence, Italy), Dr. Marian Galovic (Zurich, Switzerland)To start of the New Year 2023, Prof. Barbara Tettenborn is joined by EAN’s eLearning Associate Editors Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci, Dr. Simona Balestrini and Dr. Marian Galovic to discuss new phenomena that have arisen since the beginning of th...
2023-01-0322 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 19: Why Neurology?Moderators: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) and Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)
Guest: Dr. Raphael Wurm (Vienna, Austria), Dr. Benedetta Storti (Monza, Italy), and Dr. David Garcia Azorin (Valladolid, Spain)
Several Members o
Moderators: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) and Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)Guest: Dr. Raphael Wurm (Vienna, Austria), Dr. Benedetta Storti (Monza, Italy), and Dr. David Garcia Azorin (Valladolid, Spain)Several Members of EAN Resident and Research Fellow Section (RRFS) join Prof. Barbara Tettenborn and Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci to discuss their experience in specialising in neurology, why they chose neurology...
2022-10-3123 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 18: TremorModerators: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) and Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)
Guest: Prof. Cristian Fallup-Pecurariu (Brasov, Romania)
Prof. Barbara Tettenborn, Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci, and special guest Prof. Cristian Fall
Moderators: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) and Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)Guest: Prof. Cristian Fallup-Pecurariu (Brasov, Romania)Prof. Barbara Tettenborn, Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci, and special guest Prof. Cristian Fallup-Pecurariu discuss various forms of tremor, as well as diagnosis and treatment. Frequency in elderly and young populations, as well as potential side effects of medications are highlighted.
2022-10-2423 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 17: Atypical ParkinsonismModerators: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) and Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)
Guest: Dr. Georg Kägi (St. Gallen, Switzerland) and Dr. Florian Brugger (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Dr. George Kägi and Dr. Florian Brugger join Pr
Moderators: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) and Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)Guest: Dr. Georg Kägi (St. Gallen, Switzerland) and Dr. Florian Brugger (St. Gallen, Switzerland)Dr. George Kägi and Dr. Florian Brugger join Prof. Barbara Tettenborn and Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of Atypical Parkinsonism.
2022-10-1732 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 16: Treatment of Parkinson’s DiseaseModerators: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) and Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)
Guest: Prof. Bas Bloem (Nijmegen, The Netherlands)
Prof. Bas Bloem joins monthly moderators Prof. Barbara Tettenborn and Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci
Moderators: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) and Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)Guest: Prof. Bas Bloem (Nijmegen, The Netherlands)Prof. Bas Bloem joins monthly moderators Prof. Barbara Tettenborn and Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci to highlight different treatment options for patients with Parkinson’s Disease. Several short cases are presented to highlight potential treatment options, including Levodopa and Dopamine-agonists.
2022-10-1024 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 15: Diagnosis of Parkinson’s DiseaseModerators: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) and Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)
Guest: Prof. Matej Skorvanek (Kosice, Slovakia)
Prof. Barbara Tettenborn joins specialist moderator Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci discuss the etiolog
Moderators: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) and Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci (Istanbul, Turkey)Guest: Prof. Matej Skorvanek (Kosice, Slovakia)Prof. Barbara Tettenborn joins specialist moderator Prof. Yildiz Degirmenci discuss the etiology and diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease alongside Prof. Matej Skorvanek. Additionally, what to focus on in early diagnostic tests, the differences between Parkinsonism and other movement disorders, as well the prevention of Parkinson’s Di...
2022-10-0323 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 10: Brain HealthModerator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Prof. Claudio Bassetti (Bern, Switzerland)
For this special episode Prof. Barbara Tettenborn sits down Prof. Claudio Bassetti, former President of the European Academy of Neurology, to t
Moderator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) Guest: Prof. Claudio Bassetti (Bern, Switzerland) For this special episode Prof. Barbara Tettenborn sits down Prof. Claudio Bassetti, former President of the European Academy of Neurology, to talk about the recent brain health strategy and the importance of brain health
2022-08-2914 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 9: Stroke in WomenModerator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Dr. Cheryl Carcel (Sydney, Australia)
For the final episode focusing on Stroke Prof. Barbara Tettenborn meets with Dr. Cheryl Carcel, academic lead of the Sex Differences in Stroke Group
Moderator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)Guest: Dr. Cheryl Carcel (Sydney, Australia)For the final episode focusing on Stroke Prof. Barbara Tettenborn meets with Dr. Cheryl Carcel, academic lead of the Sex Differences in Stroke Group, to talk about the gender differences of stroke epidemiology, as well as management and outcome.
2022-08-2214 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 8: Intracerebral hemorrhageModerator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Prof. Dr. Thorsten Steiner (Frankfurt, Germany)
Prof. Barbara Tettenborn speaks with Prof. Dr. Thorsten Steiner about the etiology, diagnosis and management of intracerebral hemorrhages.
Moderator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland) Guest: Prof. Dr. Thorsten Steiner (Frankfurt, Germany) Prof. Barbara Tettenborn speaks with Prof. Dr. Thorsten Steiner about the etiology, diagnosis and management of intracerebral hemorrhages.
2022-08-1521 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 7: Pre-Hospital CareModerator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Prof. Simon Jung (Bern, Switzerland)
Prof. Barbara Tettenborn speaks with Stroke specialist Prof. Simon Jung to gain insight on acute stroke care in pre-hospital phase and developments i
Moderator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)Guest: Prof. Simon Jung (Bern, Switzerland)Prof. Barbara Tettenborn speaks with Stroke specialist Prof. Simon Jung to gain insight on acute stroke care in pre-hospital phase and developments in the field.
2022-08-0818 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 6: Essentials of StrokeModerator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
Guest: Prof. Hanne Krarup Christensen (Copenhagen, Denmark)
This month’s moderator Prof. Barbara Tettenborn speaks with Stroke Specialist Prof. Hanne Krarup Christensen to cover the burden, pre
Moderator: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)Guest: Prof. Hanne Krarup Christensen (Copenhagen, Denmark)This month’s moderator Prof. Barbara Tettenborn speaks with Stroke Specialist Prof. Hanne Krarup Christensen to cover the burden, prevention, treatment and care, as well as life after Stroke.
2022-08-0122 mineanCast: Weekly NeurologyEp. 1: EAN eLearningModerators: Prof. Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria) and Dr. Ambra Stefani (Innsbruck, Austria)
Guest: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)
This month’s moderators, Prof. Thomas Berger and Dr. Ambra Stefani, discuss the release of the eanCampu
Moderators: Prof. Thomas Berger (Vienna, Austria) and Dr. Ambra Stefani (Innsbruck, Austria)Guest: Prof. Barbara Tettenborn (St. Gallen, Switzerland)This month’s moderators, Prof. Thomas Berger and Dr. Ambra Stefani, discuss the release of the eanCampus, the innovative new eLearning platform from EAN, as well as the current status of eLearning in Neurology.
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