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Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
on Physical Exam ... Her clinical exam ... tumor, and always ask ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... ophthalmology #neurology
The rationale for aggressive treatment of generalized status epilepticus was described previously here.  In short,
for aggressive treatment ... of generalized status ... In short, best outcomes ... The duration of status ... #Management #Neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Myasthenia Gravis ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... Treatment: - Symptomatic ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
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
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
) on Physical Exam ... This reaction starts ... to stand with gravity ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #Neurology #Peds
Hyponatremia - Diagnosis and Treatment
Hyponatremia is usually caused by the inability to excrete water normally.
good history and exam ... attention to volume status ... Then, ask 3 questions ... Assess volume status ... #management #nephrology
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Multiple Sclerosis Treatment ... objective evidence of neurologic ... taper 3-7 days - Short ... sclerosis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #treatment
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
• Weakness: Starts ... Treatment: • Plasmapheresis ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #neurology
Tongue Fasciculations in Kennedy's Disease

A man in his 40’s with progressive nasal twang, dysphagia and weakness
weakness climbing stairs ... Exam from the front ... Treatment is symptomatic ... Disease #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #neurology
Hippus on Physical Exam
Hippus: alternating dilation and constriction of pupils independent of illumination, convergence or psychic
Hippus on Physical Exam ... encephalopathies, MS ... altered mental status ... PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #neurology #ophthalmology