The DR Pod

The DR (David & Rahul, but also Dr. – get it?) Pod is a podcast series created by two Duke Neurology Residents, David Fear and Rahul Gaini. The goal is to learn clinical neurology together in an auditory format for busy clinicians who are often on the go. We hope you enjoy! https://neurology.duke.edu/education/dr-pod Disclaimer This podcast is for education and does not constitute medical advice. Information provided should not be used for diagnosis or treatment. Patient cases are either factitious and/or based upon published case reports. Any similarity to real life is coincidental.

Right Hand Weakness in the Emergency Department - Oliver Snacks Episode 38

A 63-year-old male presents to the emergency department for right hand weakness. You note a wrist drop, but what next??Episode 38 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

11-16
08:15

Bilateral Lower Extremity Weakness in the Hospital - Oliver Snacks Episode 37

You are consulted for a 59-year-old male with progressive weakness in his legs. Can you perform a thorough exam to figure out the diagnosis?Episode 37 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

11-07
07:17

Weakness and Difficulty Walking in the Clinic - Oliver Snacks Episode 36

A 60-year-old male presents to your clinic for right hand weakness and difficulty walking. Do you have a grip on the diagnosis?Episode 36 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

10-14
11:20

Confusion and Facial Movements in the ED - Oliver Snacks Episode 35

A 68-year-old male presents to the Emergency Department with his wife because he has been acting strange. Can you identify the source of his encephalopathy?Episode 35 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

10-10
07:51

Progressive Weakness in the Hospital - Oliver Snacks Episode 34

You are consulted for a 42-year-old male admitted to the hospital for pneumonia with progressive weakness. His knees are weak; can you figure out the diagnosis before his arms are heavy?Episode 34 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

09-28
09:56

Altered Mental Status and Seizures in the Hospital - Oliver Snacks Episode 33

A 27-year-old female presents to the general neurology service as a direct admission determined by her outpatient neurologist after developing altered mental status and seizure-like activity. Can you help diagnose the cause of her symptoms?Episode 33 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

09-11
10:40

Headache and Weakness in the ED - Oliver Snacks Episode 32

A 24-year-old female presents to the Emergency Department with severe headache and weakness. Help reverse her symptoms!Episode 32 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

09-04
06:43

Eyes Stuck in the ED - Oliver Snacks Episode 31

A 25-year-old female presents to the Emergency Department with migraine and develops a persistent eye deviation. Can you solve this crisis?Episode 31 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

08-28
07:46

Numbness and Tingling Plus in the Clinic - Oliver Snacks Episode 30

A 56-year-old male presents to your clinic for progressively worsening numbness and tingling in his feet. Can you broaden your differential to clinch the diagnosis?Episode 30 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

08-21
08:24

Sleepiness in the Clinic - Oliver Snacks Episode 29

An 18-year-old female presents to the clinic for day-time sleepiness. Don't sleep on this diagnosis!Episode 29 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

08-06
11:32

Diplopia and Dizziness in the ED - Oliver Snacks Episode 28

A 47-year-old female presents to the emergency department with double vision and imbalance. Help us solve the case!Episode 28 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

08-02
07:45

Gait Impairment in the Clinic - Oliver Snacks Episode 27

A 55-year-old male presents to the clinic with progressive difficulty walking and impaired mobility. Can you figure out what's weighing him down?Episode 27 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

07-16
09:04

Memory Concerns in the Clinic - Oliver Snacks Episode 26

A 61-year-old female presents to your clinic with memory concerns. The diagnosis might startle you!Episode 26 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

07-11
10:59

Facial Pain in the Clinic - Oliver Snacks Episode 25

A 62-year-old male presents to the clinic for unilateral facial pain. Can you figure out the diagnosis and give the patient some relief?Episode 25 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

06-26
07:13

Facial Weakness in the ED - Oliver Snacks Episode 24

A 34-year-old female presents to the ED as a stroke code after waking up with a right sided facial droop. Oh no! Can your exam alone localize the lesion and  determine the cause?Episode 24 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

06-20
08:51

Left Sided Clumsiness and Double Vision in the ED - Oliver Snacks Episode 23

A 34-year-old female presents to the the Emergency Department with clumsiness on the left side and recent onset of double vision. Thoughts??Episode 23 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

06-09
08:10

Tremor and Poor Sleep in the Clinic - Oliver Snacks Episode 22

A 72-year-old male presents to the clinic with tremor and poor sleep. What do you think might be going on?Episode 22 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

05-29
12:37

Headache in the Clinic - Oliver Snacks Episode 21

A 33-year-old man presents to the clinic with headaches. Hint: it's not migraine!Episode 21 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

05-12
06:09

Dizziness in the Emergency Department - Oliver Snacks Episode 20

A 60-year-old man presents to the Emergency Department with persistent dizziness. Can you keep your head on straight trying to solve this one?Episode 20 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

05-04
10:51

Acute Memory Loss in the Emergency Department - Oliver Snacks Episode 19

A 58-year-old woman presents to the Emergency Department with memory loss and confusion. Eek! Can you get to the bottom of this one?Episode 19 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

04-26
08:26

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