#155 Teaching through clinical cases: Handed the diagnosis

BrainWaves: A Neurology Podcast

• Episode: #155 Teaching through clinical cases: Handed the diagnosis
• Website: BrainWaves: A Neurology Podcast
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• Duration: 00:18:38
• Published: 2020-01-23 11:00

In a patient with isolated, progressive hand numbness and weakness, there is a much to be learned about the clinical exam. Often, its all you need. This week, Dr. Aakriti Kothiwal (Cooper University Hospital) presents this week's clinical case and helps localize the lesion.

Produced by James E. Siegler and Aakriti Kothiwal. Music courtesy of Jazzar, Lee Rosevere, and Loyalty Freak Music. Sound effects by Mike Koenig and Daniel Simion. BrainWaves' podcasts and online content are intended for medical education only and should not be used for clinical decision making. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @brainwavesaudio for the latest updates to the podcast.

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