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CNS Infection in HIV / AIDS - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Principles of HIV-Associated CNS Opportunistic Infections:
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Antimicrobial treatment ... altered mental status ... , and focal neurologic ... confusion, and focal neurologic ... InfectiousDiseases #Neurology
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
and infects the CNS ... in the early stages ... mononuclear cells in the CNS ... Treatment: • HAART ... dementia #AIDS #Neurology
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Optimize volume status ... Bicarb<22) - avoid NS ... Stabilization Treatments ... Redistribution Treatments ... #potassium #nephrology
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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equina syndrome (CES ... cord infarct • HIV ... around the anus Laboratory ... axial T1 and T2 Treatment ... diagnosis #causes #neurology
In this video, you see right sided atrophy, right sided deviation, and fasiculations R>L, indicating a
In this video, you ... course of empiric IV ... imaging after treatment ... PhysicalExam #Clinical #Video ... #CNXII #CN12 #Neurology
Tongue Fasciculations in Kennedy's Disease

A man in his 40’s with progressive nasal twang, dysphagia and weakness
Disease A man in his ... weakness climbing stairs ... Treatment is symptomatic ... Disease #clinical #video ... #physicalexam #neurology
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
Semont Liberatory ... Maneuver for Treatment ... in the United States ... positional #vertigo #neurology ... instructions #clinical #video
Semont Liberatory Maneuver for Treatment of BPPV
1) The patient is seated upright on the side of
Semont Liberatory ... Maneuver for Treatment ... in the United States ... positional #vertigo #neurology ... instructions #clinical #video