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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
/Edrophonium test ... - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign 2. ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
anti-ACh antibodies ... such as cogan sign ... test were negative ... always ask your ... ophthalmology #neurology
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Signs and symptoms ... McDonald diagnostic criteria ... Multiple Sclerosis Treatment ... sclerosis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #treatment
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... onto outstretched hand ... #Orthopedics #Sports ... #MSK
Myasthenia Gravis - Summary
 • an autoimmune disease of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction associated with antibodies
Myasthenia Gravis ... myasthenia usually • Starts ... #Myasthenia #Gravis ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #treatment
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
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Management Summary ... Diagnostic Criteria ... present, symptoms, signs ... transformation into AML ... aspirin • Aspirin should
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
bag-valve mask ... Patients should ... continuous vital sign ... Pharmacologic treatment ... #Emergency #Neurology
Hypertonic Saline for Treatment of Hyponatremic Encephalopathy
1) 100 ml bolus of 3% NaCl over 10 min.
ml bolus of 3% NaCl ... May repeat until ... ) Serum sodium should ... urine output for signs ... #management #protocol
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
Diagnostic Criteria ... • Bilateral signs ... negative, MOG-IgG test ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... #neurology #differential