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Polyminimyoclonus (Minipolymyoclonus)

Polyminimyoclonus: intermittent, low-amplitude, arrhythmic movements commonly of several fingers, with “amplitudes just sufficient to produce
Polyminimyoclonus ... (Minipolymyoclonus ... ) Polyminimyoclonus ... #Minipolymyoclonus ... #Hand #Tremor #
Hyperthyroidism – symptoms and signs. 

Symptoms:

Weight loss, Increased appetite, Irritability/behaviour change, Restlessness, Malaise, Stiffness, Muscle weakness,
Hyperthyroidism – symptoms ... Symptoms: Weight ... Muscle weakness, Tremor ... Sweating Signs: Tremor ... #Signs #Diagnosis
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Mechanisms and Side Effects
 • Serotonin Syndrome:
   - Autonomic Hyperactivity:
Ocular Clonus, Tremor ... - Nausea - Tremor ... SideEffects #Psychiatry #Diagnosis ... #Signs #Symptoms
Hypomagnesemia (Serum level < 1.7 mg/dL)
Neuromuscular manifestations 
 • Tremor, tetany, seizures 
 • Weakness
manifestations • Tremor ... Hypomagnesemia #Signs #Symptoms ... #Diagnosis
Parkinson's Plus Syndromes - Atypical Parkinsonism
Main motor symptoms:
 • Tremors
 • Limb rigidity
 • Bradykinesia
Other symptoms
Parkinsonism Main motor symptoms ... : • Tremors ... Bradykinesia Other symptoms ... #Parkinsonism #diagnosis
Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors(SNRIs): Mechanisms and Side Effects

Withdrawal: Dizziness, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Nausea, Vomiting
Serotonin Syndrome - Potentially Life
Ocular Clonus, Tremor ... SideEffects #Psychiatry #Diagnosis ... #Signs #Symptoms
Clinical Manifestations of Serotonin Syndrome
 • Ophthalmologic: Mydriasis, Ocular clonus (slow horizontal movements)
 • Gastrointestinal: Diarrhea,
Status (agitated), Tremor ... Serotonin #Syndrome #Symptoms ... spectrum #signs #diagnosis
Causes of Back Pain - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Always assess for red flags. If no red flags,
- Differential Diagnosis ... constitutional symptoms ... • Fracture • Tumor ... Unresolved Radicular Symptoms ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Retinoblastoma: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Sporadic mutation -> One allele of RB1 tumor suppressor gene
allele of RB1 tumor ... allele of RB1 tumor ... Retinoblastoma Signs / Symptoms ... ophthalmology #diagnosis ... #signs #symptoms
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis vs Tumor ... Dehydration • Symptoms ... changes, stroke symptoms ... burden • Symptoms ... Syndrome #TLS #diagnosis