Practical Neurology

The Practical Neurology Podcast is the essential guide for the everyday life of all neurologists. Just like our journal Practical Neurology, this podcast is useful for everyone who sees neurological patients and who wants to keep up-to-date and safe in managing them. In other words, this is a podcast for jobbing neurologists who plough through the tension headaches and funny turns week in and week out.

Listen to enjoy deep dives into each journal issue with editors Prof. Philip Smith and Dr. Geraint Fuller, discussions on recent case reports with Prof. Martin Turner, and Editor’s Choice article discussions between authors and Dr. Amy Ross Russell.

March 27, 2026

Bone health in Neurology: managing the fracture risk

Fracture prevention belongs in routine neurology review, not after the first low-trauma injury. Use FRAX as a starting screen, remember recurrent falls, immobility and long-term antiseizure or corticosteroid exposure can make risk look lower than it really is, and use DEXA selectively.

Head knocks in athletes, the clock drawing test, and generic medications - Editors' Highlights April 2026

Want the full learning experience? MedPod Learn turns podcast listening into structured CPD with notes, MCQs and reflection.
Download the app to access full episode content and track your learning.