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CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
CNS Manifestations ... Headache, Movement disorders ... , Seizure disorders ... Encephalopathy, Cognitive Dysfunction ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
and infects the CNS ... mononuclear cells in the CNS ... -> microglial activation ... Behavioral • Motor dysfunction ... Treatment: • HAART
Hypoxemia / Hypoxia - Rapid Response Management Algorithm

Stridor - Upper airway pathology:
 • Anaphylaxis
 • Foreign
Response Management Algorithm ... • Vocal cord dysfunction ... Hypoventilation: • CNS ... Neuromuscular disorders ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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CNS Infection in ... HIV-Associated CNS ... Infections: • Most CNS ... Antimicrobial treatment ... Suspect in movement disorders
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Focal inflammatory disorder ... bowel or bladder dysfunction ... • Excessive activation ... that results in CNS ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) - Management Algorithm
General Approach:
 - Identify and avoid triggers
 - Good sleep
Vomiting Syndrome (CVS ... Comorbidities (psychiatric disorders ... use, autonomic dysfunction ... Topiramate and CoQ10 #CVS ... #Treatment
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
Macrophage Activation ... nervous system (CNS ... ) dysfunction • ... Treatment: • Corticosteroids ... MAS #Macrophage #Activation
SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus)

Suspect:
Clinical evidence of (fatigue, rash, photosensitivity, inflammatory arthritis, weight loss, and fever) and
) • Endocrine disorders ... and CNS • Headache ... mild cognitive dysfunction ... , and mood disorder ... Chronic B-cell activation
Crohn's Disease & New Diagnosis of Colon Cancer Algorithm
 - Define Colonic Disease Extent, Activity &
of Colon Cancer Algorithm ... EUA) - Consult CRS ... fertility and sexual dysfunction ... Colon #Cancer #algorithm ... #management #treatment
DEMYELINATING DISEASES OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

What Are Demyelinating Diseases?
• Conditions that damage myelin, the protective
nervous system (CNS ... Optica Spectrum Disorder ... Optica Spectrum Disorder ... bladder/bowel dysfunction ... diseases #neurology #CNS