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Ocular Myasthenia Gravis on Physical Exam

A 41yo female was referred by her neurologist for double vision.
In-office testing ... and the ice pack test ... include a Tensilon test ... tumor, and always ask ... ophthalmology #neurology
The Spectrum of Tuberculosis

As shown in the graphic from our Primer, exposure to M. tuberculosis can
tuberculin skin test ... ‏ #Diagnosis #InfectiousDiseases ... #Tuberculosis #Testing ... #Results #TST # ... IGRA #Spectrum #Table
Froment’s Test for Ulnar Nerve Palsy

This tests for pinch grip weakness caused by ulnar nerve palsy,
Froment’s Test for ... Palsy This tests ... ulnar nerve palsy, testing ... clinical #video #neurology ... #physicalexam #msk
Causes of Tremors - Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Action Tremor - Occurs During Voluntary Muscle
multiple sclerosis) Resting ... Tremor - Occurs at Rest ... Motionless Against Gravity ... MovementDisorders #Neurology ... #Differential #
Causes of Neuromuscular Weakness
 • Spinal Cord: Demyelinating Disease (MS), Epidural abscess, Infarction, Syringomyelia, Tetanus, Transverse
Demyelinating Disease (MS ... Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis ... poisoning, Scorpion sting ... Weakness #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... Bedside: ice pack test ... /Edrophonium test ... immunologic assay - MuSK ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Reflex Testing - Causes of Hyporeflexia and Hyperreflexia
Focal Hyporeflexia: 
 • Radiculopathy, Mononeuropathy, Polyneuropathy, Acute stroke,
Reflex Testing - ... Hyperreflexia #Testing ... #Causes #differential ... #diagnosis #table ... #neurology
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis and Screening Testing
Common causes: 
 • Renal parenchymal disease
Hypertension - Differential ... and Screening Testing ... Renal ultrasound, Tests ... #Hypertension #Differential ... Screening #Workup #table
Safe Living After Transplant - Water Safety
Abrasions:
• If incurred during swimming in ocean or fresh water,
the water • Test ... boots, gloves & a mask ... process • If able ... water #safety #InfectiousDiseases ... #PatientInfo #differential
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
Platelet Disorders - Differential ... smear, HIV/HCV testing ... K), H. pylori test ... thyroid function test ... (CVID, WAS), (neurologic