Episode 12. Multiple Sclerosis with Robert Douglas-Fairhurst - Author of Metamorphosis: A Life in Pieces
In this episode I explore the patient perspective of multiple sclerosis with Robert Douglas-Fairhurst, a Professor of English Literature and a Fellow of Maudlyn College, Oxford. He narrated his experi...
4 Aug 20241h 1min
Episode 11. 10 deceptive neurological symptoms you must never ignore
This podcast counts down the top ten subtle neurological symptoms that may be caused by serious neurological disorders
31 Jul 202413min
Episode 10. Multiple Sclerosis with Stephen Hauser: Author - The Face Laughs While the Brain Cries
In this episode, I discuss multiple sclerosis with leading neurologist Stephen Hauser. We explore his recent autobiography in which he narrates his long career in medicine and his breakthroughs in the...
28 Jul 20241h 11min
Episode 9. Enigma – The Conundrum of Multiple Sclerosis
In this episode, I explore the manifestations and management of multiple sclerosis. I use powerful patient memoirs, such as that of Ann Romney, to illustrate the diversity of presentations and variant...
21 Jul 202427min
Episode 8. Parkinson's Disease with Andrew Lees: Author - Mentored by a Mad Man
In this episode I discuss the evolution of the treatments of Parkinson's disease with leading neurologist Andrew Lees. Our discussion focused on one of his autobiographical books, Mentored by a Mad Ma...
14 Jul 20241h 12min
Episode 7. Quickening - Kickstarting the Parkinson's Brain
In this episode I explore the medical and surgical treatments of #Parkinson's disease. I trace the history of Levodopa with reference to the works of Nobel Prize winner Arvid Carlsson, Oleh Hornykiewi...
7 Jul 202422min
Episode 6. Parkinson's Disease with Alberto Espay. Author - Brain Fables
In this episode, I explore the pathology of Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders with Prof. Alberto Espay, co-author of the book titled Brain Fables. Dr. Alberto Espay is Professo...
30 Jun 202456min
Episode 5. Whiteout - The Peril of the Parkinson's Brain
In this episode I explore the history and pathology of Parkinson's disease. I use anecdotes from fascinating patient anecdotes, such as that of cardiologist Thomas Graboys, to review the clinical mani...
23 Jun 202420min
