MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

Diagnosis Vol. II

Jan 23, 2025
Dive into chilling medical horror tales that explore the fragility of life. One man’s sleepwalking tragedy leads to a devastating loss, while two brothers uncover a genetic mystery behind their strange condition. Discover the baffling case of a veteran whose leg pain signals a rare virus from a kidney transplant. Learn about the fatal consequences of rabies linked to organ transplants and the critical importance of timely vaccinations. These stories illuminate the dark, often overlooked sides of health and disease.
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ANECDOTE

The Shadow

  • Brian Thomas, while sleepwalking, strangled his wife Christine, mistaking her for an intruder.
  • He was charged but later acquitted due to the nature of the incident.
ANECDOTE

Night and Day

  • Two Pakistani brothers, Shoaib and Abdul, suffered from nightly paralysis.
  • Dr. Akram discovered a dopamine-related genetic mutation causing the paralysis and treated it successfully.
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