About this episode
The November 2024 replay features four episodes dedicated to brain health. It kicks off with an interview with Dr. Nicoline Schiess, who discusses the World Health Organization (WHO) Brain Health Unit. Next, Dr. Katrin Seeher delves into the global burden of neurological conditions and the WHO's strategies to enhance care and awareness. The third segment features Dr. Natalia Rost who introduces and highlights the American Academy of Neurology's (AAN) groundbreaking brain health initiative. The episode wraps up with Dr. Rost again, who returns to give an update and emphasize the urgency of addressing brain health amidst public health challenges. Podcast Links: WHO Brain Health Unit Global Burden of Neurologic Conditions Brain Health Initiative with Dr. Natalia Rost Update on Brain Health with Dr. Natalia Rost Article Links: Global, regional, and national burden of disorders affecting the nervous system, 1990–2021: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 The Brain Health Imperative in the 21st Century—A Call to Action AAN Brain Health Initiative Disclosures can be found at Neurology.org .