SoniByte 60 no http://www.discovermagazine.com Every month, the Vital Signs podcast presents a true medical mystery, as written by the doctor involved. It's real life or death.Recent topics include: autism, heart disease, drug abuse, comas, and ADHD. en-us (c) Discover Magazine It's real life or death. Discover Magazine webmaster@discovermagazine.com Every month, the Vital Signs podcast presents a true medical mystery, as written by the doctor involved. It's real life or death.Recent topics include: autism, heart disease, drug abuse, comas, and ADHD. http://www.sonibyte.com/rssimages/34.jpghttp://www.discovermagazine.com Science & Medicine http://podcast.sonibyte.com/audio/Vital_Signs_Attacked-5331.mp3 Robert A. Norman A woman battles a disease so diverse that it eludes diagnosis. A woman battles a disease so diverse that it eludes diagnosis. 7:55 systemic lupus erythematosus autoimmune skin cortisone wolf no sonibyte-11860.mp3 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:00:00 CST A woman battles a disease so diverse that it eludes diagnosis. http://podcast.sonibyte.com/audio/Vital_Signs_Bugs_Are-5207.mp3 Claire Panosian Dunavan Stubborn and widespread skin eruptions mystify both doctor and patient. Stubborn and widespread skin eruptions mystify both doctor and patient. 8:16 morgellons skin blister psychosomatic infection no sonibyte-11626.mp3 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:00:00 CST Stubborn and widespread skin eruptions mystify both doctor and patient. http://podcast.sonibyte.com/audio/Vital_Signs_Plumbing-5044.mp3 Tony Dajer A patient's low blood pressure tips his doctors off to a potentially fatal condition. A patient's low blood pressure tips his doctors off to a potentially fatal condition. 10:21 blood pressure splenic peliosis abdomen ct no sonibyte-11267.mp3 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:00:00 CDT A patient's low blood pressure tips his doctors off to a potentially fatal condition. http://podcast.sonibyte.com/audio/Vital_Signs_The_Boy-4958.mp3 Mark Cohen A toddler's behavior gives away his condition. A toddler's behavior gives away his condition. 8:15 autism spectrum behavior mind brain asperger's child no sonibyte-11073.mp3 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:00:00 CDT A toddler's behavior gives away his condition. http://podcast.sonibyte.com/audio/Vital_Signs_No_Time-4847.mp3 Tony Dajer Big problems in the brain can have farflung causes Big problems in the brain can have farflung causes 10:10 brain kidney failure nephron genetic transplant no sonibyte-10852.mp3 Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:00:00 CDT Big problems in the brain can have farflung causes http://podcast.sonibyte.com/audio/Vital_Signs_Why_Is_He-4715.mp3 H. Lee Kagan The injury seemed recent, but its origins were not. The injury seemed recent, but its origins were not. 7:22 osteoporosis calcium diet hip bone fracture no sonibyte-10552.mp3 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:00:00 CDT The injury seemed recent, but its origins were not. http://podcast.sonibyte.com/audio/Why_Is_Her_Vision_Hazy-4593.mp3 Richard Fleming The warning signs become more ominous as a patient's symptoms come and go. The warning signs become more ominous as a patient's symptoms come and go. 9:17 multiple sclerosis neuron neural blindness eye vision myelin autoimmune no sonibyte-10298.mp3 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:00:00 CDT The warning signs become more ominous as a patient's symptoms come and go. http://podcast.sonibyte.com/audio/Vital_Signs_The_Bane-4451.mp3 Tony Dajer Some troubles in the belly could be practically anything. Some troubles in the belly could be practically anything. 10:08 salmonella bacteria infeciton Intussusception appendicitis food poisoning no sonibyte-10023.mp3 Thu, 14 May 2009 12:00:00 CDT Some troubles in the belly could be practically anything. http://podcast.sonibyte.com/audio/Vital_Signs_Pressure-4282.mp3 Mark Cohen Changes in an infant's skull provide a clue to a life-threatening condition. Changes in an infant's skull provide a clue to a life-threatening condition. 7:40 health medicine mind brain development child baby hydrocephalus no sonibyte-9627.mp3 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:00:00 CDT Changes in an infant's skull provide a clue to a life-threatening condition. http://podcast.sonibyte.com/audio/8733.mp3 Pamela Grim A vague, frustrating symptom finally gets a precise explanation. A vague, frustrating symptom finally gets a precise explanation. 8:18 potassium weakness paralysis hypokalemia muscle nerve no sonibyte-8733.mp3 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:00:00 CST A vague, frustrating symptom finally gets a precise explanation. http://podcast.sonibyte.com/audio/8212.mp3 Tony Dajer A seemingly simple stumble provides clues to serious injury. A seemingly simple stumble provides clues to serious injury. 9:11 subdural hematoma brain injury bleeding pressure aging no sonibyte-8212.mp3 Thu, 25 Sep 2008 11:00:00 CDT A seemingly simple stumble provides clues to serious injury. http://podcast.sonibyte.com/audio/7878.mp3 H. Lee Kagan Sometimes the body makes a bad diagnosis, too. Sometimes the body makes a bad diagnosis, too. 7:24 celiac disease pica eating paper clay nutrition nutrient iron no sonibyte-7878.mp3 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:00:00 CDT Sometimes the body makes a bad diagnosis, too. http://podcast.sonibyte.com/audio/7877.mp3 Pamela Grim A difficult procedure, a helicopter in terrible weather, a patient's life on the line. A difficult procedure, a helicopter in terrible weather, a patient's life on the line. 9:58 intubation helicopter emergency breathing tube extubation no sonibyte-7877.mp3 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:00:00 CDT A difficult procedure, a helicopter in terrible weather, a patient's life on the line. http://podcast.sonibyte.com/audio/7735.mp3 Tony Dajer A young woman's on-again, off-again pain has an unexpected origin. A young woman's on-again, off-again pain has an unexpected origin. 9:28 thyroid hyperthyroidism graves disease pituitary pulse heart rate no sonibyte-7735.mp3 Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:00:00 CDT A young woman's on-again, off-again pain has an unexpected origin. http://podcast.sonibyte.com/audio/7669.mp3 Tony Dajer Why can't this woman breathe? Why can't this woman breathe? 9:28 adrenaline epinephrine stridor ct scan oral contrast allergic breathing no sonibyte-7669.mp3 Thu, 7 Aug 2008 11:00:00 CDT Why can't this woman breathe? http://podcast.sonibyte.com/audio/7621.mp3 Stewart Massad She looked healthy, yet the X-ray suggested her life was at risk. She looked healthy, yet the X-ray suggested her life was at risk. 7:26 pneumoconiosis lung cervical cancer pap smear wood smoke cooking no sonibyte-7621.mp3 Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:00:00 CDT She looked healthy, yet the X-ray suggested her life was at risk. http://podcast.sonibyte.com/audio/7509.mp3 Mark Cohen Why can't this baby hold down her formula? Why can't this baby hold down her formula? 7:42 hemolytic uremia kidneys electrolytes blood e coli toxin no sonibyte-7509.mp3 Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:00:00 CDT Why can't this baby hold down her formula? http://podcast.sonibyte.com/audio/7408.mp3 Claire Panosian Dunavan When a sick stomach won't go away, a good patient history can help. When a sick stomach won't go away, a good patient history can help. 8:26 schistosomiasis Schistosoma mansoni parasite worm water snail no sonibyte-7408.mp3 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:00:00 CDT When a sick stomach won't go away, a good patient history can help. http://podcast.sonibyte.com/audio/7242.mp3 Tony Dajer Mr. Chang can't move his legs, and if something isn't done, his lungs will go next. Mr. Chang can't move his legs, and if something isn't done, his lungs will go next. 7:51 potassium hypokalemic channel nerve paralysis genetic mendelian no sonibyte-7242.mp3 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:00:00 CDT Mr. Chang can't move his legs, and if something isn't done, his lungs will go next. http://podcast.sonibyte.com/audio/7107.mp3 Claire Panosian Dunavan A fearsome infection spoils a perfect honeymoon. A fearsome infection spoils a perfect honeymoon. 9:04 no sonibyte-7107.mp3 Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:00:00 CDT A fearsome infection spoils a perfect honeymoon.