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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... - Myotonic dystrophy ... Diagnosis - Clinical, Serologic ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign
Gout - Diagnosis and Management Summary

3 Conditions for Gout to Manifest:
1. Hyperuricemia
2. Monosodium urate deposition in
sex • Metabolic syndrome ... not possible • Ultrasound ... double contour sign ... treatment; consider ... +Radiographic signs
Syncope is a sudden, transient loss of consciousness, which is thought to be secondary to cerebral
carotid sinus syndrome ... syncope (ruling out ... differential diagnoses ... orthostatic vital sign ... The treatment strategy
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
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autonomy 2) Rule out ... Aphaso-apraxo-agnosia syndrome ... (parkinsonian signs ... MNCD #Dementia #Differential ... Workup #Diagnosis #Geriatrics
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... importantly, bedside ultrasound ... acute coronary syndrome ... #diagnosis #differential
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
• Bilateral signs ... • Must rule out ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment ... diagnosis #management #neurology ... #differential