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The multi-talented Kristin Beale (author, marathoner, fencer, and more) joins me to talk about life after a spinal cord injury (SCI). She discusses her journey, how her life has changed, and common misperceptions people have about those who are living with SCI. 

You can find Kristin's website at https://www.kristinbeale.com/

Her blog posts at the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation at https://www.christopherreeve.org/search?q=kristin%20beale

Check out her books at https://www.kristinbeale.com/buy-a-book

Pre-Order "Wide Awake" on her website (above) or at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/Wide-Awake-Kristin-Beale/dp/1636980864

Find her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kristin.gupta/

And her comic strip at https://www.instagram.com/greater.things.comics/

The video adaptation of "Date Me" by Salt Fire studies on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVgwq5o00b0

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It's back to basics this week with an overview of brainstem anatomy! While the brainstem is a complicated area of the nervous system some key principles can help it to be remembered more easily!

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Join me as I have a discussion about Functional Neurologic Disorders with FND Life , the host of "Talking it out about..." where she discusses her life with FND. In this episode we discuss how her symptoms began, what her diagnostic journey looked like, and the treatments that have helped her the most. 

Find her podcast here:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-it-out-about/id1549539189

Find her on Twitter @FndLifewith

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Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is a relatively rare neurologic disorder that often causes disabling muscle spasms. After Celine Dion recently announced she was diagnosed with SPS it has received significant attention in the news. What do you need to know to answer your patients' questions about this syndrome and to potentially identify it yourself? Today we'll talk about the common symptoms, diagnostic tests, and treatments used for SPS. 


Celine Dion's Instagram Post
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cl5xJY1AjAO/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Stiff-Person Syndrome
https://practicalneurology.com/articles/2020-sept/stiff-person-syndrome

Stiff-Person Syndrome: A Treatment Update and New Directions
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7793517/

Long-term effectiveness of IVIg Maintenance Therapy in 36 patients
https://nn.neurology.org/content/9/5/e200011

Evaluation of Treatment Outcomes in Patients with Stiff Person Syndrome with Rituximab vs. Standard of Care
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5524563/

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Today let's talk a little about some considerations for the patient presenting with an acute ischemic stroke.  I've got a couple of references for you below as well!

Guidelines for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke: 2019 Update

https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/STR.0000000000000211

The Code Stroke Handbook: Approach to the Acute Stroke Patient

https://www.amazon.com/Code-Stroke-Handbook-Approach-Patient/dp/0128205229/ref=sr_1_6?crid=3C5STQ82E9UYW&keywords=acute+stroke+hand&qid=1668425511&sprefix=acute+stroke+hand%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-6&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840

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Today we talk about a common issue in hospital neurology. Is it a stroke? There are many things that can mimic a stroke, and vice versa. These stroke "chameleons" can be diagnostically challenging so it's important to keep on alert for signs and symptoms that don't fit the script!



References:

Distinguishing Between Stroke and Mimic at the Bedside: The Brain Attack Study
Stroke. 2006;37:769–775
https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/01.str.0000204041.13466.4c

Stroke mimics: incidence, aetiology, clinical features and treatment
Ann Med. 2021; 53(1): 420–436.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7939567/

Acute stroke chameleons in a university hospital: Risk factors, circumstances, and outcomes
Neurology. August 11, 2015; 85 (6)
https://n.neurology.org/content/85/6/505

Stroke Chameleons
Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases. VOLUME 23, ISSUE 2, P374-378, FEBRUARY 01, 2014
https://www.strokejournal.org/article/S1052-3057(13)00281-4/fulltext

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I'm joined in this episode by Dr. Miesty Woodburn, a neurologist with training in concussion in athletes. We discuss the signs and symptoms of concussion as well as general principles of how to manage symptoms of concussion. 

Find me on Twitter @DrKentris or send me an email at [email protected]

If anyone wishes to get in touch with Dr. Woodburn please reach out to me via the above contact information.

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Dr. Bilal Butt, a neuro-critical care physician, joins us to discuss the diagnosis and management of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhages. Learn common presenting features and complications that may arise during hospitalization.

You can reach Dr. Butt by email at:  [email protected]
University of Maryland Website: https://www.medschool.umaryland.edu/profiles/Butt-Bilal/

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Zachary Grin, a doctor of physical therapy, joins me to discuss what kinds of physical therapy treatments are available for those dealing with functional neurologic disorders or FND (functional movements/gait/seizures/etc.) and how those differ from more "traditional" approaches to physical therapy.

Find Zachary Grin online:

His website: https://www.rewire-pt.com/
On Twitter: @ZacharyGrinDPT

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Dr. Ethan Meltzer joins me to discuss his new book "How to Think Like a Neurologist," his thoughts on neurology education, and other musings on neurology.

Find his excellent new book  "How to Think Like a Neurologist" here:
https://amzn.to/3drFyYD

Find the artist for the cover art here:
https://www.aarondegruyter.com/shop/bifurcation-v-the-beginning-is-the-end

You can find Dr. Meltzer online at:
Twitter: @emeltzermd
https://uthealthaustin.org/directory/ethan-meltzer

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