43 episodes

A podcast about how doctors think. Presented by Figure 1, the knowledge-sharing and collaboration app for physicians and healthcare professionals. Learn more at Figure1.com/ddx

DDx Figure 1

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.8 • 119 Ratings

A podcast about how doctors think. Presented by Figure 1, the knowledge-sharing and collaboration app for physicians and healthcare professionals. Learn more at Figure1.com/ddx

    Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and a Trip Across State Lines

    Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and a Trip Across State Lines

    When an ultrasound discovers something unexpected — hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a major fetal cardiac anomaly — a patient is put on a cross-state journey that she never planned for.

    • 10 min
    Pregnancy Reduction in a Twin Pregnancy

    Pregnancy Reduction in a Twin Pregnancy

    A patient discovers she is having a twin pregnancy … but one twin will not survive. A decision must be made: have a pregnancy reduction or move forward knowing her life and the remaining twin are at risk.

    • 12 min
    The Complicated Decision-Making of a Molar Pregnancy and an Intrauterine Pregnancy

    The Complicated Decision-Making of a Molar Pregnancy and an Intrauterine Pregnancy

    Faced with an abnormal placenta and numerous challenges, including a molar pregnancy, a patient endeavors to carry her pregnancy … until at 19 weeks, everything changes.

    • 10 min
    Abortion as Healthcare (a Miniseries)

    Abortion as Healthcare (a Miniseries)

    Meet three obstetricians who perform an essential medical procedure: abortion. Learn about their patients and how abortion affects both physical and mental health. From a molar pregnancy to fetal chromosomal abnormalities, these stories illustrate the life-saving impact of abortion, and its necessity within healthcare.

    • 1 min
    Non-Specific Symptoms Lead to Complicated Diagnosis

    Non-Specific Symptoms Lead to Complicated Diagnosis

    A busy parent experiences pain and weakness … but it’s normal for parents to be tired, right? In this episode of DDx, explore a case where non-specific symptoms lead to a very complicated diagnosis.

    • 11 min
    A Lump on the Skull and the Misdiagnosis of a Rare Bone Disease

    A Lump on the Skull and the Misdiagnosis of a Rare Bone Disease

    A lump on the skull of a young child, initially misdiagnosed with damaging effects, is later identified as a tragic rare bone disease. This episode of DDx highlights how crucial early diagnosis is for rare diseases.

    • 11 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
119 Ratings

119 Ratings

Nik TayTay West ,

Great Stories

As a non-medical person, I enjoy the stories.

!Ani ,

So informative

The cases described in each episode are so interesting and really highlight the importance of considering possibilities beyond the obvious diagnosis.

Satisfied!!! ,

Fascinating

Really interesting and well done (from a non-medical person).

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