4 results
Clinical features of focal cortical brain lesions in a right-handed individual

Frontal, either:  
Intellectual impairment, 
Personality
features of focal cortical ... recognition #Cortex ... #Localization #Symptoms ... #Signs #Diagnosis ... #Neurology
Causes of Hemiplegia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cerebral Hemisphere (Contralateral motor cortex)
 • Aphasia
 • Apraxia
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Contralateral motor cortex ... • Aphasia • Apraxia ... Cognition/Confusion, Dementia ... Contralateral/Sub-Cortical ... #Hemiplegia #Neurology
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
. that include cortical ... include the entire cortex ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Comparison
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
presyncope, exertional symptoms ... positive Romberg sign ... Examples: - Dementia ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology