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A medical education podcast for doctors learning to take care of pregnant women with neurological problems. A FOAM (free open access medical education) case-based audio curriculum designed for busy doctors, in an entertaining storytelling format.
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Ann is a busy mom of three kids - but can she really be "too busy" to notice that half of her face is not moving? In this episode we discuss Bell's Palsy and other "high yield" neuropathies that can occur in pregnancy and postpartum. Featuring obstetrical medicine and infectious disease expert Dr. Erica Hardy, and neuromuscular expert Dr. Kara Stav…
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Episode 5: Pseudotumor Cerebri and Secondary Causes of Headache in Pregnancy
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When is a headache more than just a headache? Amanda's headaches started with a twinge, but when she started to lose her vision, her doctors sent her to the ER. Were Amanda's doctors overreacting? Featuring expert interviews with obstetrical medicine specialist Dr. Niharika Mehta, neurosurgeon Dr. Petra Klinge, maternal fetal medicine specialist Dr…
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Episode 4: Preeclampsia and Cerebrovascular Consequences - RCVS and PRES
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Grace is 26 years old and just delivered a healthy baby girl... then suddenly, days later, severe pain hits her head like a thunderclap. What is the workup for "thunderclap headache" in the postpartum period? We talk with obstetrician Dr. Jane Sharp, maternal fetal medicine specialist Dr. Erika Werner and stroke specialist Dr. Shadi Yaghi. Dr. Juli…
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Episode 3: Epilepsy and Seizures in Pregnancy
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Sara is 29 years old with a history of epilepsy since childhood, and ready to start a family. How will you keep her seizure-free while protecting her baby? Our experts this time are sisters: Dr. Gina Deck and Dr. Tina Yarrington. Dr. Julie Roth hosts. Key Takeaways: Epilepsy is defined as a tendency to have seizures; the treatment for epilepsy is a…
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A pregnant special ed teacher is having horrible, pounding headaches with light and sound sensitivity, nausea and vomiting, and her doctors have recommended... Tylenol? In this episode, we review migraine physiology, and pharmacological and behavioral treatment of this debilitating neurological disorder in pregnancy. Experts include neuroscientist …
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A 30 year old woman presents to the ER with right arm weakness... and one more thing: she's pregnant. What do you do? We're talking with experts Dr. Karen Furie, Dr. Mahesh Jayaraman, Dr. Elizabeth Nestor and Dr. Niharika Mehta. Dr. Julie Roth hosts. Key Takeaways Pregnant patients have three times the risk of stroke compared to non-pregnant patien…
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