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Recovery Through Rhythm: Jazz Musician John Stein’s Myasthenia Gravis Journey
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41 minutes
Released:
Aug 24, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
In this episode Dr. Daniel Correa talks with jazz musician John Stein about the symptoms he experienced that led to hospitalization and a myasthenia gravis diagnosis. John also shares his recovery and rehab journey after his hospitalization. Next, Dr. Correa sits down with Dr. Carolina Barnett-Tapia, neurologist and associate professor of neurology at the Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation at the University of Toronto. Dr. Barnett-Tapia explains what myasthenia gravis is and why it may present differently in each person, as well as important considerations for caregivers when someone is newly diagnosed with the condition. A special thank you to John Stein for permission to feature the title track “No Goodbyes” from his upcoming album release in this week’s episode. Available on Spotify and Apple Music. Additional Resources https://johnstein.com/ Brain & Life: Physical Activity Helps Manage Myasthenia Gravis Learn more about myasthenia gravis Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America Other Myasthenia Gravis Brain & Life Podcast Episodes: Brain & Life Podcast: Ashley Brooks on Advocating for Herself and Others with Myasthenia Gravis Brain & Life Podcast: Soap Opera Star Suzanne Rogers Brings Awareness to Myasthenia Gravis We want to hear from you! Have a question or want to hear a topic featured on the Brain & Life Podcast? Record a voicemail at 612-928-6206 Email us at BLpodcast@brainandlife.org Social Media: Guest: John Stein https://johnstein.com/; Department of Medicine University of Toronto @UofT_DoM (Twitter) Host: Dr. Daniel Correa @neurodrcorrea
Released:
Aug 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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