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Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
clinical context and signs ... cryoglobulins, hepatitis serology ... , HIV serology, ... Interstitial nephritis: eosinophilia ... #causes
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
/Cranial nerve pathology ... Generalized fatigue - ALS ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
of UMN and LMN signs ... of UMN and LMN signs ... both UMN and LMN signs ... EMG: LMN Signs in ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology
Differentiating NBTE from Infective Endocarditis
No pathognomonic signs/symptoms or echo features that are specific to NBTE, and
pathognomonic signs ... Autoimmune (SLE/APLS ... Blood cultures/serology ... Underlying valve pathology ... Blood cultures/serology
Varicocele: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Primary:
 - Anatomically: the left spermatic vein drains into the left renal
retroperitoneal masses ... • 90% present as ... for underlying pathology ... Pathophysiology #Signs ... #Symptoms #Urology
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Bacterial Meningitis - Differential ... Acute meningeal signs ... culture or by serology ... /l is regarded as ... #diagnosis #neurology
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... purpura: Strong sign ... affects the skin, neurologic ... Polyangiitis): • Eosinophilia ... tract, and often causes
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... horizontal movements; also ... • Examine for signs ... Casey Albin MD @ ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
positive Romberg sign ... neuron disease (ALS ... ) • Clues: Focal ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology