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Abnormal Glabellar Reflex (Glabellar tap sign/Myerson's sign)

A primitive reflex >> normal in infants, disappear with brain
Reflex (Glabellar ... reflex >> normal ... brain maturation allowing ... #Abnormal #clinical ... #physicalexam #neurology
Hoffmann's Sign

Hoffman's sign means upper motor neuron injury.  The Hoffmann's reflex test itself involves loosely
The Hoffmann's reflex ... fingernail downward, allowing ... #Reflex #Positive ... #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR)

This primitive reflex found in newborn babies that normally vanishes around 4
Also known as the ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Normal #Primitive
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
Her clinical exam ... cogan sign and ... about difficulty swallowing ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... ophthalmology #neurology
Hoffman's sign. Even in this specific case, accompanied by a clonus outline (rhythmic contractions). The median
Hoffman's sign. ... nerve acts both as ... #Reflex #Positive ... #Abnormal #clinical ... #video #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
Ocular- 50%: Ptosis ... Generalized fatigue - ALS ... - Peek sign ... #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Landau's Reaction (Reflex)  on Physical Exam

Landau's reaction is investigated holding the baby firmly under the
to stand with gravity ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #video #Neurology ... #Peds #Pediatrics ... #Normal #Primitive
Ptosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Ptosis (Greek- to fall) Drooping of the upper eyelid that usually results
think about three clinical ... Neurogenic Ptosis - Neurologic ... impaired due to the mass ... effect of some abnormal ... Syndrome #Ptosis #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Vestibulo-ocular ... horizontal movements; also ... stimulation to all ... • Examine for signs ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
of the clinical ... with speech and swallowing ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology ... #diagnosis #management