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Gowers' Sign on Physical Exam

Seen in this patient with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)

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Gowers' Sign on ... muscular dystrophy ... neurology #clinical #video ... #pediatrics #muscular ... #Duchenne
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
The term "Muscular dystrophy" refers to a group of inherited progressive muscle disorders.
occurs due to defects ... brain. 1 in 3 cases ... #DMD #Diagnosis ... #Features #Signs ... #Genetics
Gowers' Sign on Physical Exam

Indicative of proximal muscle weakness in muscular dystrophy.

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Gowers' Sign on ... neurology #clinical #video ... #pediatrics #muscular ... #dystrophy #DMD ... #Duchenne
Gowers' Sign on Physical Exam

Caused by proximal muscle weakness typically seen in muscular dystrophy

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Gowers' Sign on ... Physical Exam Caused ... neurology #clinical #video ... #pediatrics #muscular ... #dystrophy
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
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Alzheimer - 1st cause ... (parkinsonian signs ... hyperorality, - 25% genetic ... Dementia - 2nd cause ... #Geriatrics #Workup
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... paediatrician or geneticist ... for any midline defects ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Diagnosis