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The episode covers key highlights from the August 2026 issue of Practical Neurology, focusing on various neurological conditions and their management.

The latest highlights from the journal will deliver confidence when managing complex everyday presentations. In this podcast for the August 2026 issue of Practical Neurology, co-editors Phil Smith and Geraint Fuller present the key highlights from a cracking 100-page edition spanning the full spectrum of neurological care. They examine how to accurately diagnose papilloedema and distinguish swollen optic discs from pseudo-swelling or other mimics. Next, they discuss a comprehensive guide to the Parkinson's disease follow-up consultation, focusing on non-motor symptoms, lifestyle advice, and long-term management. The editors also explore a structured approach to assessing neurogenic bladder, bowel, and sexual dysfunction, before covering the key clinical clues and investigations for evaluating pulsatile tinnitus. They also review the intricate link between chronic kidney disease and cognitive impairment, and finish with a critical look at the practical uses and limitations of subhairline EEG monitoring in neurocritical care. Read the issue: https://pn.bmj.com/content/26/4 Please subscribe to the Practical Neurology podcast on your favourite platform to get the latest podcast every…

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Hosts: Phil Smith, Geraint Fuller

Topics covered

• papilloedema
• Parkinson's disease
• neurogenic dysfunction
• cognitive impairment
• subhairline EEG

Keywords

• papilloedema
• Parkinson's follow-up
• neurogenic bladder
• pulsatile tinnitus
• chronic kidney disease
• cognitive impairment
• subhairline EEG

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Organizations: BMJ Group

Books & works: Practical Neurology

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