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Differentiation Between Nephrotic Syndrome and Nephritic Syndrome 
== Nephrotic Syndrome ==
Onset - Insidious 
Edema - ++++
Blood
Blood pressure - Normal ... venous pressure - Normal ... Serum albumin - Normal ... #Table #Nephrology ... #Diagnosis
Toxidromes: Serotonin Syndrome, Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome, Anticholinergic Delirium - Venn Diagram

All: Hypertension, Tachycardia

Anticholinergic Delirium:
- dilated pupils,
urinary retention, normal ... reflexes, decr ... : - decr reflexes ... Anticholinergic #Comparison ... #Diagnosis
What's in a Tap: CSF Analysis

Normal vs Bacterial vs Viral vs SAH
 - Opening Pressure
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CSF Analysis Normal ... Interpretation #Meningitis #Comparison ... #Table #Neurology ... #Diagnosis
Hyperaldosteronism - Etiologies of Mineralocorticoid Excess

Primary Hyperaldosteronism (Normal or Low Renin, High Aldosterone) 
 - Aldosterone-secreting
Hyperaldosteronism (Normal ... Pseudohyperaldosteronism (Normal ... or Low Renin, Normal ... - Cushing’s syndrome ... #Table
A normal plantar reflex response involves toe flexion, or even no movement. A positive test, also
A normal plantar ... reflex response ... Babinski response is normal ... #Plantar #PhysicalExam ... #Diagnosis #Neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
etiology of coma Abnormal ... movements; also normal ... flexion withdrawal, abnormal ... decortication), abnormal ... #neurology #comatose
Adie's Pupil
What? Unknown nature & benign
 • Regular and mildly dilated pupil (4-6mm);
 • Light-near dissociaton;
reexposed to light; • Normal ... Holmes-Adie Syndrome ... females Differential Diagnosis ... Ill Palsy - abnormal ... #neurology #ophthalmology
Characteristics of Serotonin Syndrome and Other Hyperthermic Syndromes 
Serotonin Syndrome
 - SSRIs, second-generation antidepressants, MAOIs, linezolid,
Other Hyperthermic Syndromes ... Serotonin Syndrome ... hyperthermia, normal ... #Diagnosis #Comparison ... #Table #Serotonin
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
Landau's Reaction (Reflex ... child will be able ... #PhysicalExam # ... clinical #video #Neurology ... Peds #Pediatrics #Normal
Causes of Petechial Rash - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Pinpoint areas (less than 2 mm) of hemorrhage, which
- Differential Diagnosis ... Thrombocytopenia - Abnormal ... deficiency - Abnormal ... • Abdominal ultrasound ... #dermatology #physicalexam