Video Podcasts

Overview:
Many people suffer from nerve disorders that cause them pain or severe weakness. These disorders include muscular dystrophy, shingles, trigeminal neuralgia, and diabetes among others. In this two-part interview with Dr. Neil Porter, viewers will learn how doctors diagnose and treat these problems.

Part one of this two-part program addresses the following topics:

• Nerve pain
• Muscular dystrophy
• Treatments for muscular dystrophy
• Myasthenia Gravis
• EMG testing (Electromyography)

Guest:
Dr. Neil Porter, a neurologist at the University of Maryland Medical Center who specializes in neuromuscular disorders. Dr. Porter is also an assistant professor of Neurology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Related Information:

• The University of Maryland Neuromuscular Program
• Podcast: Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Participate in a Clinical Trial
• Physicians and Staff
• "Hey, My Doctor's on TV!" Behind the Scenes at Maryland Health Today