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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
infects the CNS ... posterior fossa ... Treatment: • HAART ... often not fully reversible ... dementia #AIDS #Neurology
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
CNS Manifestations ... Headache, Movement disorders ... , Seizure disorders ... inflammation, leading ... #neurology #rheumatology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
• Solid food and ... such as achalasia ... • Muscular or neurologic ... → EGD Treatment ... Diagnosis #Management #gastroenterology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Neurodegenerative disorders ... esophageal motility disorders ... secondary causes leading ... Treatment options ... #gastroenterology