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Romberg's Test for Proprioception
History: First described in the 19th century in patients with tabes dorsalis (later
sign) → Proprioceptive ... Observe when patient closes ... #Test #neurology ... #diagnosis #proprioception ... #physicalexam
Causes of Dizziness - Vertigo - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
True Vertigo - Illusion of Rotary Movement
Peripheral Vestibular
Causes of Dizziness ... - Differential Diagnosis ... • Meniere's Disease ... symptoms/signs, ... Infection • Meningitis
Biphasic Illness of Leptospirosis
Some patients do not progress to severe disease. Others, rapidly develop severe disease
rash • Others: nausea ... abdominal pain, diarrhea ... ): • Aseptic meningitis ... Biphasic #Phases #Diagnosis ... #Illness #Signs
Headaches Overview - Primary vs Secondary Headaches

What’s the Core Difference?
 • Primary headache = headache is
headache is the disease ... Common Secondary Causes ... N Neurological signs ... confusion, focal signs ... #Diagnosis
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
- Meniere’s disease ... feet, positive Romberg ... sign 3. ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology