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Ataxic gait (Spino-cerebellar ataxia)

#Ataxic #gait disorders occur due to dysfunction of the #cerebellum, the part of
Ataxic gait (Spino-cerebellar ... Typical causes of ... alcohol abuse, and ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #Spinocerebellar
Anticonvulsants as Mood Stabilizers: Mechanism and Side-effect
Examples: Valproate, Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine
 • Mild anticholinergic effect -> Drowsiness
Stabilizers: Mechanism and ... , ataxia, asthenia ... • Neurologic ... Systemic effect -> Nausea ... pruritus, weight gain
In parkinsonian patients, distal dystonic phenomena, mainly in the hands and feet, can occur and are
mainly in the hands ... striatal hand / ... hands, as in the ... Parkinsonian #resting #Tremor ... #Neurology #PhysicalExam
Causes of Metabolic Acidosis with Elevated Anion Gap - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Elevated Anion Gap > 12
Causes of Metabolic ... Anion Gap > 12 (Gain ... NH4 production and ... alcoholic Ketosis Toxic ... #Causes
Left Wrist Drop - Radial Nerve Palsy on Physical Examination

Left hand drop due to compression of
Examination Left hand ... sleeping as in this case ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #orthopedics #msk ... #sports #neurology
DANISH Mnemonic for Cerebellar Signs of Disease

D - Dysdiadochokinesia / Dysmetria - Impaired ability to perform
alternating movements (hand ... - Gait and Limb ... (heel-shin) ataxia ... I - Intention tremor ... Signs #Diagnosis #Neurology
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
this specific case ... middle finger. 2) Ask ... patient to relax the hand ... Abnormal #clinical #video ... #neurology #PhysicalExam
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
grip weakness caused ... Palsy #clinical #video ... #neurology #physicalexam ... #msk #orthopedics ... #sports #hand
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

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

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND ... tremors • While ... ataxia ... reversible • HAND ... HIV patients #HAND
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
: • Tumor-like ... Cramping, Weakness, Ataxia ... Signs and symptoms ... objective evidence of neurologic ... diagnosis #management #neurology