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The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) is commonly used as a screening tool to detect dementia. However,
tool to detect dementia ... neurocognitive disorder ... for orientation, memory ... #Diagnosis #Geriatrics ... #Score #Assessment
Lewy Body Dementia: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Lewy Body Dementia is a sub-category of major or mild
neurocognitive disorders ... particularly affecting memory ... visuospatial function Core ... sleep behavior disorder ... #pathophysiology
Symptoms and Signs of Hypocalcemia
Muscular: Weakness, fatigue, Spasms, cramps
Neurologic: Tetany, Chvostek sign, Trousseau sign, Circumoral and
paresthesias, Impaired memory ... Hallucinations, dementia ... Extrapyramidal disorders ... brittle hair, Dry, scaly ... #diagnosis #endocrinology
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
impairment • HIV dementia ... Pathophysiology ... Encephalopathy Triad: • Memory ... Diagnosis: MRI ... #dementia #AIDS