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Kernig's Sign in Meningitis

Kernig's sign is present if the patient, in the supine position with the
Kernig's Sign in ... in the supine position ... the infant cries as ... #PhysicalExam #Pediatrics ... #Peds #neurology
Multiple Sclerosis - Summary

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune-mediated neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system
Multiple Sclerosis ... syndromes such as ... Sclerosis Diagnosis ... criteria for MS ... #sclerosis #diagnosis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ... brainstem and multiple ... : months - Criteria ... : El Escorial criteria ... #neurology #diagnosis
Evaluation of suspected incomplete Kawasaki Disease

1. AHA consensus recommendations
2. Infants ≤6 months old on day ≥7
, elevation of ALT ... If echo is positive ... clinical and lab signs ... #Diagnosis #Peds ... #Pediatrics #Kawasaki
Characteristics of Peripheral and Central Vertigo
PERIPHERAL VERTIGO
 • Onset: Sudden
 • Intensity: Severe initially, often decreasing
in stroke and multiple ... sclerosis • Duration ... Central #Vertigo #diagnosis ... #findings #signs ... symptoms #comparison #neurology
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Numbness in feet, positive ... Romberg sign ... neuron disease (ALS ... sclerosis • Clues ... #Neurology