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Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
that has become ... - Absence - Myoclonic ... - Myoclonic Atonic ... Classification #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms
Indications for Head CT before LP
 - Signs of Increased ICP (i.e. papilledema) 
 - History
Indications for ... - Signs of Increased ... Immunosuppression - Focal Neurologic ... - New Onset Seizure ... #LP #Indications
Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Risk factor for Late Onset Alzheimer's (99% of cases):
 - Increasing
chromosome 21) Signs ... Motor dysfunction: myoclonic ... seizure, primitive ... incontinence, apraxia ... AlzheimersDisease #Dementia
Lumbar Puncture
Indications: Infection, Inflammation, Other
Contraindications: Coagulopathy, Thrombocytopenia, Anticoagulants, Skin Infection at puncture site, Increased Intracranial Pressure
When
Lumbar Puncture Indications ... Order Imaging before ... puncture: Coma, Seizure ... Focal neurological signs ... contraindications #neurology
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
positive Romberg sign ... Examples: - Dementia ... - Stroke - Seizure ... sclerosis • Clues: Ataxia ... Evaluation #Geriatrics #Neurology