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Prader-Willi Syndrome: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Maternal uniparental disomy: inheriting 2 copies of maternal chromosome
Prader-Willi Syndrome ... =>Prader-Willi Syndrome ... Signs/Symptoms ... atherosclerosis, sleep ... #PraderWilli #Syndrome
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
Aphaso-apraxo-agnosia syndrome ... (parkinsonian signs ... Behavioral changes, sleep
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
hypertension and signs ... renal bruit or signs ... Obstructive sleep ... White-coat syndrome ... Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Abnormalities in Rate and Rhythm of Breathing 
Normal 
The respiratory rate is about 14—20 per min
this pattern in sleep ... punctuated by frequent sighs ... hyperventilation syndrome—a ... Occasional sighs
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
is also a late sign ... may represent a syndrome ... Down syndrome is ... are observed for signs ... beats/min during sleep
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... lethargy, depression, sleep ... #Cushings #Syndrome ... Hypercortisolism #Diagnosis #signs
Sleep
Regulation of sleep is critical for life! Ever wonder why you can’t fall asleep while hungry
Sleep Regulation ... of sleep is critical ... in some form of sleep ... regulation of sleep ... #Sleep #anti-histamine
Post-Concussive Syndrome
Thinking/Remembering 
 • Difficulty thinking clearly 
 • Feeling slowed down 
 • Difficulty concentrating
Post-Concussive Syndrome ... • Anxiety Sleep ... Trouble falling asleep ... Post #Concussive #Syndrome
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... also normal in sleep ... • Examine for signs
Causes of Excessive Daytime Sleepiness - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Insufficient Sleep
 • Poor Sleep Hygiene
 • Insomnia
Insufficient Sleep ... • Poor Sleep ... Shift Work) Sleep ... Restless Legs Syndrome ... Hypoventilation Syndrome