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Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... ., meningitis) ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #neurology #PHANTOMS ... #mnemonic
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Enteroviruses (e.g ... Mildly decreased/Normal ... • Common clinical ... <40 mg/dL • Normal ... differential #diagnosis #neurology
Do you start Anti-Epileptic Drugs (AEDs) on a first time seizure?

SHINE Mnemonic:
 • first seizure occurred
SHINE Mnemonic: ... neuro-Imaging • abnormal ... abnormalities on EEG ... Initiation #start #Algorithm ... #Neurology #SHINE
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
Clinical Manifestations ... Oligoclonal bands • Normal ... autoantibodies - TPO, TTG, etc ... EMG Studies: ... Management #treatment #neurology