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Myotonic Dystrophy
Typically presents in middle age with weakness of hands, legs and neck.
 - Mental deficiency
Myotonic Dystrophy ... Think "Domino!" ... - Myotonia occurs ... - inability to relax ... #Myotonia #Diagnosis
Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy on Physical Exam

Myotonic dystrophy is characterized by progressive muscle wasting and weakness. People
Myotonic Muscular ... Physical Exam Myotonic ... ) and are not able ... to relax certain ... clinical #video #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... pontine lesion • Roving ... asymmetry and hypotonia ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... #comatose #diagnosis
Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
Reflex Testing - ... #differential #diagnosis ... #table #neurology
Upper Versus Lower Motor Neuron Findings

Denervation near the target muscle fibers (lower motor neuron disease) results
limb of spinal reflexes ... Versus #Findings #Diagnosis ... #Table #Neurology
Review of H2 Receptor Antagonists, Proton Pump Inhibitors, & Antacids.

#PPI #Antacids #H2Blocker #GERD #Reflux #Table #Pharmacology
H2Blocker #GERD #Reflux ... #Table #Pharmacology ... #Dosing
Causes of Tremors - Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Action Tremor - Occurs During Voluntary Muscle
- Differential Diagnosis ... Tremor - Occurs During ... Essential tremor • Dystonia ... MovementDisorders #Neurology ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
since they are not able ... Only* #CKD #Nephrology ... Hyperphosphatemia #Dose #Dosing ... #Pharmacology #
Dizziness - Differential Diagnosis Framework
"Tell me what you mean by dizzy without using the word dizzy."
Vertigo:
- Differential Diagnosis ... dizzy without using ... dysfunction, Meds • Reflex ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #neurology
Phosphate Binders - Pros and Cons

Calcium carbonate (TumsTM) 
 - Most inexpensive, antacid properties useful for
properties useful for reflux ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... Phosphate #Binders #Table ... #Comparison #Pharmacology ... #Nephrology