Episode 4 | Aired February 04, 2019
Run time: 23:50
This episode features the following stories: longtime political radio correspondent Jamie Dupree who lost his voice due to a rare disorder called voice dystonia and his journey to speak again; and the use of humanities in psychiatry residency as a way to make better doctors.
Episode Segments
Jamie Dupree and Dystonia
Episode 4 | Segment 1 | Aired February 04, 2019
Run time: 12:29
Jamie Dupree is a longtime political radio correspondent on Capitol Hill. A few years ago, he lost his voice due to a rare disorder called voice dystonia. We follow his treatment where he is given Botox injections in his tongue to try to help him speak again.
Focal Dystonia
Episode 4 | Segment 2 | Aired February 04, 2019
Run time: 3:20
Focal dystonia is a condition where people experience abnormal muscle spasms in specific areas of the body. Dystonia of the hand effects musicians and people who write by hand.
People With Good Sense of Smell Can Navigate Better
Episode 4 | Segment 3 | Aired February 04, 2019
Run time: :55
A study showed that people with good spacial memory (ability to navigate, understand relationships between landmarks) have a better sense of smell.
Humanities and Residents
Episode 4 | Segment 4 | Aired February 04, 2019
Run time: 6:19
Residents in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences are investing time and attention in a book, piece of art or music to help them become better doctors.