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HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
HIV dementia Pathophysiology ... ARVs can have low ... Clinical Presentation ... : The clinical ... syndrome of HAD
Pisa Syndrome (pleurothotonus) on Physical Exam
A tonic flexion of the trunk of the body to one
neurodegenerative disorders ... Pathophysiology: ... #PhysicalExam #clinical ... #neurology #posture ... #video
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm ... electrolytes, urea ... investigations depending on clinical ... • Cardio-renal syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #nephrology
Primary Orthostatic Tremor

Primary ‘Shaky legs’ syndrome. High frequency oscillograph legs on standing. This video demonstrates closeup
‘Shaky legs’ syndrome ... This video demonstrates ... disappears when walking ... Orthostatic #Tremor #clinical ... #neurology #legs
Primary Orthostatic Tremor

Primary ‘Shaky legs’ syndrome. High frequency oscillograph legs on standing. Note the fluttering of
‘Shaky legs’ syndrome ... disappears when walking ... Orthostatic #Tremor #clinical ... #video #physicalexam ... #neurology
Guillain-Barre Syndrome - Summary

Acute AIDP that presents with rapidly progressive flaccid weakness

Epidemiology:
 • 1-2 cases/100,000 per
Guillain-Barre Pathophysiology ... meningococcal, H1N1) Clinical ... difficulty with walking ... Guillain-Barre Clinical ... , bradycardia, urinary
Cushing's Syndrome - Hypercortisolism - Diagnosis and Clinical Features
1) Skin
 • Thin, easily bruisable skin with
Cushing's Syndrome ... Diagnosis and Clinical ... not a feature of primary ... levels following a low-dose ... Imaging: 1) Primary
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
Types of HLH • Primary ... Clinical Presentation ... Pathophysiology ... Low/absent NK-cell ... malignancy, autoimmune disorder