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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
Microglial cells are ... pro-inflammatory due ... Upper extremity, lower ... #Sclerosis #neurology ... #diagnosis #management
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... syndrome - Myotonic dystrophy ... Generalized fatigue - ALS ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
diseases to exclude are ... purpura: Strong sign ... affects the skin, neurologic ... cognitive impairment, neurologic ... Cogan syndrome: Ocular
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
dysfunction to the bilateral ... • Vestibulo-ocular ... horizontal movements; also ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology