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Diagnostic Algorithm for Dizziness and Vertigo
Peripheral Vertigo:
 • Attacks: Sudden, severe, can last anywhere from seconds
Diagnostic Algorithm ... findings BPPV • Short-lived ... test (posterior ... #Algorithm #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in HIV-AIDS Patients
Cytomegalovirus (CMV): double-stranded DNA virus, herpesvirus family.
CMV infection: virus isolation or detection
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) in HIV-AIDS ... pp65 antigenemia test ... inclusions or positive ... #AIDS #diagnosis ... #differential #
Median Nerve Tension Test (Upper-Limb Neurodynamic Tests, ULNT1)

To assess for Median Nerve Peripheral Neuropathy

Shoulder abduction →
Neuropathy Shoulder ... is positive with ... #physicalexam #sports ... #msk #orthopedics ... #neurology #ULNT
Seated Flexion Test for Sacroiliac Dysfunction

In the seated flexion test the patient should have their feet
the patient should ... is positive, indicating ... #Dysfunction #Hip ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Medications that Can Cause False Positives on Drug Tests

Urine drug screens (UDSs) are simple to use,
on Drug Tests ... food products • HIV ... Aleve) • Sleep aids ... #drug #tests #differential ... #diagnosis #toxicology
Supine Napoleon Test for Subscapularis Tear

The patient is instructed to place his hand on his belly
Supine Napoleon Test ... The test is positive ... #physicalexam #shoulder ... #msk #orthopedics ... #sports
Causes of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
1. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) - Short-lived (typically less
(BPPV) - Short-lived ... insufficiency (VBI) - Should ... with significant neurologic ... #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Passive Straight Leg Raise Test for Low Back Pain and Sciatica

A passive straight leg raise should
straight leg raise should ... positive if the ... 70 degrees of hip ... clinical #video #sports ... #msk #orthopedics
Dix-Hallpike Maneuver for BPPV

Procedure:
1. Make the patient sit on examination table, such that the shoulders would
such that the shoulders ... 45° towards the test ... Supports the patient ... #Instructions #Diagnosis ... #neurology
CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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/ AIDS - Differential ... should be based ... antiretroviral therapy should ... and <25% culture positive ... #diagnosis #AIDS