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The Dementia Umbrella

Dementia is an umbrella term that describes a collection of symptoms that are caused
Dementia is ... collection of symptoms ... #Differential # ... Types #Subtypes #Classification ... #Geriatrics
Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Risk factor for Late Onset Alzheimer's (99% of cases):
 - Increasing
mutations - Down syndrome ... chromosome 21) Signs ... AlzheimersDisease #Dementia ... #diagnosis #signs ... #symptoms
Hypothyroidism – symptoms and signs.

Symptoms: 
Tiredness/malaise, 
Weight gain,
Anorexia,
Cold intolerance, 
Poor memory,
Change in appearance, 
Depression, 
Poor libido,
and signs. ... Symptoms: Tiredness ... intolerance, Poor memory ... slowness, Psychosis/dementia ... Carpal timel syndrome
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
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Aphaso-apraxo-agnosia syndrome ... (parkinsonian signs ... #Differential # ... Subtypes #Classification ... Workup #Diagnosis #Geriatrics
Approach to Headaches - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Red flags (PHANTOMS):
 • Pattern change, progressively worse, papilledema
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to Headaches - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... papilledema • Horner syndrome ... ) • Systemic symptoms ... and signs (e.g.
Causes of Urinary Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Transient - Easily reversible cause (DIAPPERS)
Incontinence - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Contraction - Signs ... , cauda equina syndrome ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Spinal Cord Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Spinal cord neurological lesion:
Clinical findings:
 • Symptoms and signs below
Cord Disorders - Differential ... and signs below ... MCTD, Sjogren syndrome ... diagnosis #neurology #differential ... #algorithm
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
function tests algorithm ... suspicious clinical symptoms ... /signs should be ... presence of metabolic syndrome ... Liver #Enzymes #Differential
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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Vasculitides - Differential ... • Cogan Syndrome ... Presentation - Systemic Symptoms ... purpura: strong sign ... #rheumatology #classification
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
presyncope, exertional symptoms ... positive Romberg sign ... Examples: - Dementia ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential ... #Evaluation #Geriatrics