#72 Teaching through clinical cases: A middle aged woman with proximal weakness

BrainWaves: A Neurology Podcast

• Episode: #72 Teaching through clinical cases: A middle aged woman with proximal weakness
• Website: BrainWaves: A Neurology Podcast
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• Duration: 00:22:15
• Published: 2017-08-17 11:00

This week's clinical case features Dr. Megha Dhamne, a neuromuscular fellow from the Cleveland Clinic. Two weeks ago, she reviewed some of the antibodies associated with autoimmune myositis. But what happens when you suspect an autoimmune myositis, and antibody testing is negative?

Produced by James E. Siegler. Music by Chris Zabriski, The New Valleys, and Hyson. Voiceover by Tuyche Smrstik. BrainWaves' podcasts and online content are intended for medical education only and should not be used for clinical decision making.

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