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Mar 2022
36m 22s

#30 Myotonic dystrophy

Sam Williams
About this episode

Sam chats to neurology SpR Dr Tom Minton about Myotonic dystrophy, covering every possible clinical sign whether it's a peripheral nerve examination or a cranial nerve examination. 

Tom also tackles Reg Against the Machine on a topic very close to his heart....you'll have to listen to find out! 

 

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Timestamps:

Basics of MD: 3:30

Cranial nerve exam 9:40

Peripheral nerve exam 12:50

Gold star signs: 16:45

Differential diagnosis, investigations and management 18:30

 

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Chase & Superepic by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/



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