The near-miss.

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The near-miss.

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12 minutes

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Apr 21, 2018

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A patient says she feels fine. A quick-thinking doctor arrives at a dire and uncommon diagnosis. Then it happens again. And again.

Released:

Apr 21, 2018

Format:

Podcast episode

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A podcast about how doctors think. Presented by Figure 1, the knowledge-sharing app for healthcare. Learn more at figure1.com/DDx

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Pattern Recognition Can Save a Life: A dermatologist is paged to examine a rare condition. But something doesn’t add up. Head to , where you can find full show notes, photos, and speaker bios. by DDx
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Anchoring bias and the frequent flyer.: A 19-year-old with sickle cell disease is well-known to ER doctors as a "frequent flyer". Every time they see her it's due to chronic pain related to her disease. Except for the one time it isn't. For related photos, medical cases and links to... by DDx
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The near-miss.: A patient says she feels fine. A quick-thinking doctor arrives at a dire and uncommon diagnosis. Then it happens again. And again. by DDx
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The source of the bleed.: A patient with an acute subdural hematoma presents with no sign of head trauma. The search for an answer almost overlooks an obvious question. by DDx
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Why Skin Color Matters: Unconscious bias can run so deep that patients and doctors alike can miss a potentially fatal diagnosis. Head to , where you can find full show notes, photos, and speaker bios. by DDx
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Sudoku seizures.: A young man's near-death experience results in a very puzzling diagnosis on the season finale of DDx. by DDx
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Hunting for a diagnosis: After a patient in his early 30s develops muscle weakness so severe he requires a wheelchair, he’s diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and starts treatment for the disease. But when a bone scan reveals multiple fractures, his physicians start to question their original diagnosis. by DDx
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$Hunting for a diagnosis: After a patient in his early 30s develops muscle weakness so severe he requires a wheelchair, he’s diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and starts treatment for the disease. But when a bone scan reveals multiple fractures, his physicians start to question their original diagnosis.$
Rash Decision: What do you do when faced with a set of symptoms that has two contradictory courses of treatment? Head to , where you can find full show notes, photos, and speaker bios. by DDx
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Extreme reactions to marijuana.: Chronic vomiting, a flushed complexion, and acute agitation: can cannabis be the cause? A growing consensus among doctors suggests cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is real and on the rise. by DDx
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Psoriasis and Mental Health (Sponsored): A common skin condition affects much more than a patient’s skin, and misinformation only exacerbates the stigma. This episode is brought to you by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. Head to , where you can find full show notes, photos, and... by DDx
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Scratching the Surface (Sponsored): A patient presents with fever, swollen digits, and skin "the color of a red delicious apple." She’s been scratching so hard that she’s bleeding through her shirt. What’s going on? This episode is brought to you... by DDx
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Abortion As Health-Care (a Mini-Series): Meet three obstetricians who perform an essential medical procedure: abortion. Learn about their patients and how abortion affects both physical and mental health. From a molar pregnancy to fetal chromosomal abnormalities, these stories illustrate the life-saving impact of abortion, and its necessity within healthcare. by DDx
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More Than Skin Deep (Sponsored): While skin findings can sometimes help with a diagnosis, they can also distract from other undiagnosed symptoms. This episode is brought to you by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. Head to , where you can find full show notes,... by DDx
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Young, fit and female? Higher chance of misdiagnosis.: Welcome to DDx, an original podcast by Figure 1 about how doctors think. On episode 1, host and emergency doctor Raj Bhardwaj presents a real medical case as told by the doctor who diagnosed it. A young woman is almost misdiagnosed - perhaps... by DDx
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Classic Symptoms of Rare Diseases and Avoiding Diagnostic Odysseys: Rare diseases are … rare … which makes even textbook cases difficult to diagnose. In this episode, we’ll talk about the patterns and characterizations of a rare disease and how we can avoid diagnostic odysseys. by DDx
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The forgotten disease: A 35-year-old man thought he had outgrown the rare disorder which he was diagnosed with as a child. But as his movement becomes increasingly limited, he realizes that he never escaped it, and now there’s more than just his mobility at stake. by DDx
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DDx Returns for a Third Season: Welcome back to DDx, a show about how doctors think. In Season 3, focused on rare disease, you’ll meet the doctors searching for the zebra among a herd of horses. Join host Dr. Raj Bhardwaj as he explores the challenges in distinguishing rare diseases from common ones, and how to recognize them when the stakes are life and death. by DDx
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A Brief History of Gene Therapy and the Discovery of DNA: Explore some of the major scientific findings – like discovering DNA – that set the stage for gene therapy, and its groundbreaking potential in the treatment of genetic diseases. by DDx
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Searching for zebras: Few patients. A scarcity of literature. Working in rare disease can feel like you’re standing at the edge of an abyss with just a flashlight in your hand. And someone’s life depends on you--Meet the doctors who spend their time searching for zebras, and find out what motivates them. by DDx
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When the fever breaks: A one-year old boy is brought to his doctor with a history of febrile seizures, odd movements, and developmental delay. His seizures continue, but the fevers stop. And doctors realize they’re in a race against time. by DDx
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Gene Therapy in Action: Adeno-Associated Viral Vectors: Adeno-associated viral vectors, or AAVs, are the tiny shells of viruses and are the most common vessels for delivering gene-based therapies. Launch into the past, present, and future of these viral rocket ships. by DDx
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The Importance of Genetic Screening: Genetic screening is vital for early diagnosis and management of genetic diseases. Dig into how it works, how it can help treatments reach patients sooner, and how it informs traditional treatments like physical therapy. by DDx
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The Many Questions and Few Answers of a Rare Disease Diagnosis: A toddler has episodes where his face changes, his arms shoot up, and he collapses. On this episode of the podcast, we address when rare disease diagnoses offer more questions than answers, and treatment options don’t lead to a cure. by DDx
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When an Infection Isn't an Infection: A routine surgery leads to a puzzling reaction. Is more surgery required, or is it something else? Head to , where you can find full show notes, photos, and speaker bios. by DDx
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Code blue: “Code blue, unit 305. Code blue, unit 305.” After an 8-year-old boy with recurrent episodes of rhabdomyolysis is hospitalized for treatment of a rare inherited disease, his condition quickly deteriorates. by DDx
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DDx is Back for Season Four: Take a deep dive into one of the most awe-inspiring medical innovations of our time: gene therapy. This season, we’ll explore the infinite universe inside the tiny molecules of our DNA, and look at medical technology with the potential to reshape our approach to treating many genetic diseases. by DDx
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How Does Gene Therapy Work? Correcting Disease-Causing Genetic Variations: While some genetic variations are positive, others can cause or contribute to disease. Learn how gene therapy replaces and repairs certain gene variants, and is changing the trajectory of genetic diseases. by DDx
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Overlooked Diagnostic Test for Blood Calcium Levels Leads to Rare Diagnosis: A person goes to the ED with the feeling their body is turning to stone. An overlooked health history note and diagnostic test for blood calcium levels complicate a rare disease diagnosis in this episode of DDx. by DDx
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The Future of Gene Therapy and Genetic Diseases: Peek into the future of gene therapy and its capacity to treat – maybe eliminate – genetic diseases like cancers and hemophilia. Plus, the potential to reverse the effects of aging. by DDx
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A fractured childhood: When a baby girl is born with two broken femurs, doctors don’t notice the bluish-grey discoloration of her sclera, her bowed and shortened legs, or her larger-than-normal head. And it will be months before they piece together the puzzle by DDx
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$A fractured childhood: When a baby girl is born with two broken femurs, doctors don’t notice the bluish-grey discoloration of her sclera, her bowed and shortened legs, or her larger-than-normal head. And it will be months before they piece together the puzzle$

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