Focusing on Hope: Answering your ALS Questions with Dr. Rick Bedlack
Description
In this episode of the Brain and Life podcast, host Dr. Daniel Correa is joined by Dr. Richard Bedlack, Stewart, Hughes, and Wendt Distinguished Professor of ALS at Duke and director of the Duke ALS Clinic. They discuss the complexities of ALS, focusing on the journey of Brooke Eby, an advocate and former podcast guest who shares her experiences on social media. Dr. Bedlack answers your questions and covers the progression of ALS, the importance of measuring quality of life beyond physical symptoms, the challenges in diagnosing ALS, the emotional impact of receiving a diagnosis, and how hope can go a long way.
Additional Resources
What is Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?
Other Brain & Life Podcast Episodes on These Topics
Making the Years Count with Brooke Eby, Influencer Living with ALS
Finding Strength in ALS Advocacy with Podcaster Lorri Carey
Hop on a Cure for ALS with John Driskell Hopkins
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Social Media:
Guests: Dr. Rick Bedlack @stitchingstrength; Brooke Eby @limpbroozkit
Hosts: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea; Dr. Katy Peters @KatyPetersMDPhD
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