3 results
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
Alzheimer - 1st cause ... - Progressive amnesia ... multiple ischemic stroke ... Differential #Subtypes #Classification ... #Geriatrics #Workup
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
- Electrolyte abnormalities ... Familial renal Mg wasting ... Eric Strong https ... Magnesium #Table #Classification ... #Causes #Workup
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
embolism - Severe anemia ... Examples: - Stroke ... weakness, muscle wasting ... of motion, gait abnormalities ... Differential #Evaluation #Geriatrics