Dr. Aaron Berkowitz, a neurology collaborator, teams up with Aye Chan Moe Thant, a dedicated neurology graduate from Myanmar, to tackle intriguing cases. They explore the complexities of headaches and double vision, discussing their neurological roots. The duo dives into detailed diagnostic techniques, emphasizing the crucial role of patient history and the nuances of cranial nerve anatomy. Their insights highlight the challenges of assessing conditions like myasthenia gravis and the importance of thorough medical evaluations in neurology.

Dr. Aaron Berkowitz and Dr. A. Thant discuss a case of bilateral lower limb weakness in a 67-year-old male, exploring differential diagnoses involving brain, spine, nerves, and muscles. They highlight the importance of history, sensory involvement, and neurological examination in narrowing down potential diagnoses. The discussion covers chronic conditions, infections, degenerative diseases, and genetic conditions like hereditary spastic paraplegia, emphasizing the need for a thorough diagnostic process.

Dr. Aaron Berkowitz, a neurologist, joins the discussion on left facial numbness in a young woman. The hosts explore the differential diagnosis of conditions like multiple sclerosis and trigeminal neuropathy. They discuss the importance of understanding subjective descriptions, conducting a thorough neurological examination, and differentiating between central and peripheral nystagmus patterns. The podcast also covers the use of MRI imaging in identifying lesions and tumors like vestibular schwannoma, as well as treatment options for benign tumors causing facial numbness.