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Bell's Palsy
Bell’s Palsy is a damage, acute weakness, or paralysis of the Facial nerve (7th CN),
an identifiable cause ... The cause is unknown ... clinically often associated ... #Bells #Palsy #neurology ... #anatomy #pathophysiology
Algorithmic Approach to Acute Interstitial Nephritis
When to suspect AIN? (not sensitive)
 • AKI, AKD, rapidly progressive
(<10%): fever, rash ... sterile pyuria, WBC casts ... proteinuria, granular casts ... Received drug associated ... AIN #Algorithm #nephrology
Staphylococcus-associated GlomeruloNephritis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
CLINICAL
 • Nephritic syndrome (Casts)
 • Marked proteinuria (may be
Staphylococcus-associated ... Nephritic syndrome (Casts ... • Vasculitic rash ... Staphylococcus #associated ... GlomeruloNephritis #nephrology
Dizziness and Vertigo Algorithm
Presyncope:
 • Feels "faint" or like they are going to "pass out"
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spontaneous • Associated ... of the head • Associated ... with nausea Dysequilibrium ... differential #diagnosis #neurology ... #management
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
Causes of Petechial ... Rash - Differential ... blood test • Serology ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #dermatology #physicalexam
Anticonvulsants as Mood Stabilizers: Mechanism and Side-effect
Examples: Valproate, Carbamazepine, Lamotrigine
 • Mild anticholinergic effect -> Drowsiness
reaction -> Benign Rash ... , asthenia • Neurologic ... Systemic effect -> Nausea ... hyponatremia, rash ... #SideEffects #Pathophysiology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis and Management Summary

Trauma:
 • Immobilization, Crush iniury, Compartment syndrome, Electrical injury
Exertional:
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Diagnosis and Management ... Immobilization, Crush ... Dermatomyositis) AKI - Pathophysiology ... Heme associated ... #Summary #causes
Romberg's Test for Proprioception
History: First described in the 19th century in patients with tabes dorsalis (later
dorsalis (later associated ... Observe when patient closes ... Rombergs #Test #neurology ... proprioception #physicalexam
Primary and Secondary Headaches - Red Flags and Differential Diagnosis
Red Flags (SNOOP):
S - Systemic		
N - Neurologic
Systemic N - Neurologic ... Sudden O - Other Associated ... #differential #causes ... primary #secondary #management ... #neurology
Migraine Treatment Overview

 • What is a Migraine?
 • Pathophysiology
 • Common Migraine Triggers
 • Diagnosis
Pathophysiology ... • Menstrual-Associated ... Migraine #Treatment #management ... #prophylaxis #neurology