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Wing-Beating Tremor of Wilson's Disease

Characterized by low frequency, high amplitude, near arm tremor caused by continuous
Tremor of Wilson's Disease ... Characterized by low ... near arm tremor caused ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #copper
Wing-Beating Tremor of Wilson's Disease

Characterized by low frequency, high amplitude, near arm tremor caused by continuous
Tremor of Wilson's Disease ... Characterized by low ... near arm tremor caused ... #clinical #video ... #neurology #copper
Differentiation Between Nephrotic Syndrome and Nephritic Syndrome 
== Nephrotic Syndrome ==
Onset - Insidious 
Edema - ++++
Blood
pressure - Normal/low ... Serum albumin - Low ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... Nephritic #Comparison #Table ... #Nephrology #Diagnosis
Characteristics of Commonly Used Phosphate Binders 
Aluminum 
 - Potent and effective 
 - Useful for
Lowers level of low-density ... increased risk of low ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... Phosphate #Binders #Table ... #Pharmacology #Nephrology
Phosphate Binders - Pros and Cons

Calcium carbonate (TumsTM) 
 - Most inexpensive, antacid properties useful for
and peptic ulcer disease ... Low pill burden. ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... Phosphate #Binders #Table ... #Pharmacology #Nephrology
Common causes of Acute Kidney Injury AKI - Differential Diagnosis
HEMODYNAMIC
 • Cardiac failure: Impaired forward flow,
Common causes of ... Impaired forward flow ... • Primary GNs: Disease ... Due to systemic disease ... Differential #Diagnosis #nephrology
Wing-Beating Tremor on Physical Exam

Seen in Wilson's disease, caused by copper toxicity (low ceruloplasmin)

#Wing #Beating #Tremor
, caused by copper ... toxicity (low ceruloplasmin ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #neurology #wilsons ... #disease #copper
Causes of Polyuria - Differential Diagnosis
Excess Intake of Water:
 • Primary polydipsia (a.k.a. "psychogenic polydipsia")
 •
Causes of Polyuria ... • Central Dl (Low ... , Infiltrative diseases ... Differential #Diagnosis #Causes ... #nephrology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Diagnosis and Management ... • Most common cause ... pain, hemoptysis, dyspnea ... Lung Abscess Management ... #differential #causes
Romberg's Test for Proprioception
History: First described in the 19th century in patients with tabes dorsalis (later
Proprioceptive loss How ... Observe when patient closes ... • Cerebellar disease ... Unilateral vestibular disease ... Rombergs #Test #neurology