Indeterminate. That’s the word we use when we’re unsure whether a patient will be able to survive without mechanical ventilation. We can’t say for certain that they have a good prognosis, but we can’t say they have a bad one eit…
Category: Neurology
The surprising medical mystery of a “good” Hitler: How a rescued kitten revealed a rare movement disorder
An excerpt from Fifty Shades of Gray Matter. He was Hitler. Not the evil Nazi dictator returned somehow from the Inferno to which he had been consigned. Apparently, as with the witches in Oz, there were both good and bad Hitlers. He informed me that he…
Caring for a loved one with Huntington’s disease: a powerful story of resilience and hope [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join us for an inspiring episode as we sit down with writer Erin Paterson, author of Huntington’s Disease Heroes: Inspiring Stories of Resilience from the HD Community. Erin shares he…
Unlocking the power of autism: How accommodations and acceptance can benefit us all
For a growing percentage of our population, autism is a part of everyday life. How we support and empower children with autism speaks volumes about our society’s ability to be inclusive, productive, and fair. May is Mental Health Awareness Month….
From stroke survivor to mental health advocate: one cardiologist’s journey to recovery [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join us in this episode as we talk to Mike Campsey, an interventional cardiologist who shares his inspiring journey of resilience and recovery after suffering from a massive stroke. Hear hi…
Unlocking the science of memory: How to remember better and forget less [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! Join us as we sit down with neurologist Andrew Budson, co-author of the book Why We Forget and How To Remember Better: The Science Behind Memory. Andrew shares his personal journey into the…
Lessons from a caregiver for a rare neurodegenerative disorder [PODCAST]
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Catch up on old episodes! In this episode, we have Bruce Rosky, who is a patient advocate. Bruce shares his personal journey as a caregiver for his wife Jennifer, who was diagnosed with adult polyglucosan body disea…
Advancements in technology offer hope for those with Alzheimer’s disease
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of 2020, approximately 5.8 million people in the U.S. were living with Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disorder affecting memory, thinking, and behavior. The prevalence of t…
A better future in migraine management: the essential role of primary care
This article is sponsored by Pfizer. The diagnosis and treatment of migraine, a debilitating neurological disease that affects nearly 40 million people in the U.S. and one billion worldwide, is poised for a transformation, and primary care physicians (…
The heartbreaking realities of being a caregiver with Huntington’s disease
An excerpt from Huntington’s Disease Heroes: Inspiring Stories of Resilience from the HD Community. These days as my father’s Huntington’s disease progresses and I take on more and more, I have learned how quickly being a caregiver ca…
