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The Dementia Umbrella

Dementia is an umbrella term that describes a collection of symptoms that are caused
The Dementia Umbrella ... Dementia is ... are caused by disorders ... #Differential # ... Classification #Geriatrics
Lewy Body Dementia: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Lewy Body Dementia is a sub-category of major or mild
Lewy Body Dementia ... neurocognitive disorders ... Central feature ... sleep behavior disorder ... pathophysiology #geriatrics
The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is commonly used as a screening tool to detect dementia. However,
The Mini-Mental ... tool to detect dementia ... neurocognitive disorder ... #Diagnosis #Geriatrics ... #Dementia #SLUMS
Causes of Developmental Delay - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Isolated Domain Delay - Reduced Respiratory Drive:
 • Cognitive
Developmental Delay - Differential ... Cognitive Impairment (Mental ... Mechanical (e.g. dental ... DevelopmentalDelay #Differential ... #Causes #Peds #Pediatrics
Causes of Apparent Life Threatening Event (ALTE) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Cardiac:
 • Congenital Heart Disease
 •
Event (ALTE) - Differential ... Neuromuscular • Disorders ... • Central Apnea ... • Incarcerated Hernia ... #Causes #Peds #Pediatrics
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
neurocognitive disorders ... hallucinations - Movement disorders ... Frontotemporal dementia ... #Differential # ... Workup #Diagnosis #Geriatrics
Unintentional Weight Loss - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Malnutrition:
 • Limited access to food
 • Anorexia
 • Disorders
Weight Loss - Differential ... • Anorexia • Disorders ... • Abuse • Dementia ... • Mental health ... Loss #WeightLoss #Differential
Fecal Incontinence - Pathogenesis and Complications
Continence mechanisms are impaired
 • Local neuronal damage
 • External and
ignored • Movement Disorders ... Diabetes) • Altered mental ... (e.g. stroke, dementia ... #Incontinence #geriatrics
Imaging Patterns of Toxic and Metabolic Brain Disorders

Thalami, Mammillary Bodies and Tectum: Wernicke Encephalopathy
Dentate Nuclei: Metronidazole,
Metabolic Brain Disorders ... Predominance: Heroin ... Butterfly Wing": Heroin ... Inhalation Central ... #Clinical #Differential
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Dysphagia - Differential ... or neurologic disorders ... Other - ALS, Dementia ... → EGD Treatment ... #Dysphagia #Differential