Have you ever looked upon a star and wondered what the difference was between CTA and CT with contrast? If so, this episode is for you! Charlie interviews neuroradiologist Dr. Mariam Aboian to discuss key neuroimaging concepts for medical students.

Learning goals:

• Principles of reading CT, CTA, MRI brain and spine scans
• Appearance of must-know conditions in each modality and their associated radiographic signs
• CT perfusion and MRA/MRV – how they work and what they’re used for

Podcast episode: Episode on Buzzsprout

Shownotes: Neuroimaging essentials show notes

Does learning about dizziness make your head spin? Check out this episode! Sonya and Charlie interview Dr. Jeff Dewey about clinical approaches to dizziness.

Learning goals:

• What do patients mean when they complain of “dizziness?”
• Basic vestibular system anatomy
• Peripheral vs central vertigo, what aspects of the history and physical clue you in on each
• A few must-know disease entities that cause peripheral vs central vertigo

Link to podcast: Dizziness podcast episode

Link to shownotes: Dizziness Show Notes

In our inaugural episode, Sonya and Charlie discuss with Dr. Jeremy Moeller about the clinical approach to loss of consciousness. Stay conscious for this one!

Learning goals:

• Top differentials for transient and non-transient LOC disorders
• History-taking and labs/imaging for LOC disorders 
• Heuristics that support one vs other diagnoses in transient LOC disorders
• Disorders of consciousness (non-transient LOC disorders)
• Neurological exam in the unconscious patient

Link to podcast: LOC episode

Link to show notes: LOC Show Notes