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Every episode, the Vital Signs podcast presents a true medical mystery, as written by the doctor involved. It's real life or death.

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    Vital Signs: Attacked from Within

    A woman battles a disease so diverse that it eludes ...

    A woman battles a disease so diverse that it eludes diagnosis.

    Dec 31, 2009 Read more
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    Vital Signs: Bugs Are Crawling In My Skin

    Stubborn and widespread skin eruptions mystify both doctor and patient.

    Nov 28, 2009
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    Vital Signs: Plumbing Problems

    A patient's low blood pressure tips his doctors off to ...

    A patient's low blood pressure tips his doctors off to a potentially fatal condition.

    Oct 26, 2009 Read more
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    Vital Signs: The Boy Who Stopped Talking

    A toddler's behavior gives away his condition.

    Sep 29, 2009
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    Vital Signs: No Time to Waste

    Big problems in the brain can have farflung causes

    Aug 28, 2009
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    Vital Signs: Why Is He Limping?

    The injury seemed recent, but its origins were not.

    Jul 23, 2009
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    Why Is Her Vision Hazy?

    The warning signs become more ominous as a patient's symptoms ...

    The warning signs become more ominous as a patient's symptoms come and go.

    Jun 18, 2009 Read more
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    Vital Signs: The Bane of Many a Doctor

    Some troubles in the belly could be practically anything.

    May 14, 2009
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    Vital Signs: Pressure Upstairs

    Changes in an infant's skull provide a clue to a ...

    Changes in an infant's skull provide a clue to a life-threatening condition.

    Mar 19, 2009 Read more
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    Vital Signs: Why Is a Young, Healthy Man So Weak?

    A vague, frustrating symptom finally gets a precise explanation.

    Nov 21, 2008
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