In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa talks with jazz musician John Stein about the symptoms he experienced that led to hospitalization and a myasthenia gravis diagnosis. John also shares his recovery and rehab journey after his hospitalization. Next, Dr. Correa sits down with Dr. Carolina Barnett-Tapia, neurologist and associate professor of neurology at the Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation at the University of Toronto. Dr. Barnett-Tapia explains what myasthenia gravis is and why it may present differently in each person, as well as important considerations for caregivers when someone is newly diagnosed with the condition. 

A special thank you to John Stein for permission to feature the title track “No Goodbyes” from his upcoming album release in this week’s episode. Available on Spotify and Apple Music. 

Additional Resources 

https://johnstein.com/  

Brain & Life: Physical Activity Helps Manage Myasthenia Gravis  

Learn more about myasthenia gravis  

Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America  

Other Myasthenia Gravis Brain & Life Podcast Episodes: 

Brain & Life Podcast: Ashley Brooks on Advocating for Herself and Others with Myasthenia Gravis  

Brain & Life Podcast: Soap Opera Star Suzanne Rogers Brings Awareness to Myasthenia Gravis 

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Guest: John Stein https://johnstein.com/; Department of Medicine University of Toronto @UofT_DoM (Twitter) 

Host: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea