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Jul 2022
1h 23m

#344 Multiple Sclerosis with Dr. Annette...

The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
About this episode
Recognize multiple sclerosis in the clinic, learn how to diagnose it, and partner with your neurology colleagues to help care for these patients. Dr. Annette Okai expertly walks us through multiple sclerosis (North Texas Institute of Neurology & Headache). 

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Show Segments

  • Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
  • Guest one-liner
  • Case from Kashlak
  • Patient presentation
  • Physical exam
  • Labs and imaging
  • Pathophysiology
  • Treatment
  • Recognizing and treating relapses
  • Outro

Credits

  • Written and Produced by: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD
  • Infographic and Cover Art by: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD and Meryl Gorth
  • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP and Paul Williams MD, FACP   
  • Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD
  • Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
  • Technical Production: PodPaste
  • Guest: Annette Okai MD

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