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21-Hydroxylase Deficiency (21-OHD): Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Autosomal recessive mutation in CYP21A2 coding for the enzyme 21-OHase
enzyme 21-OHase causes ... #21HydroxylaseDeficiency #21OHD ... #pathophysiology ... endocrinology #peds #pediatrics
Brudzinski’s Sign in Meningitis (first described in 19th century by Dr. Josef Brudzinski)

Brudzinski's sign is characterized
Passive neck flexion causes ... While the pathophysiology ... an involuntary reflex ... Clinical #Video #PhysicalExam ... #Pediatrics #Peds
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Mutism Pathophysiology ... • Gag reflex ... • Cough reflex ... Casey Albin MD @ ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Galant Reflex on Physical Exam

The Galant reflex is present at birth and remains until the 2nd
Galant Reflex on ... The Galant reflex ... persistent in cases ... #PhysicalExam # ... Neurology #Peds #Pediatrics
Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Risk factor for Late Onset Alzheimer's (99% of cases):
 - Increasing
Alzheimer's (99% of cases ... Alzheimer's (1% of cases ... seizure, primitive reflexes ... AlzheimersDisease #Dementia #pathophysiology ... #geriatrics #diagnosis
Grasp Primitive Reflex on Newborn Physical Exam 

Placement of the examiner’s finger in the palm of
Grasp Primitive Reflex ... the foot will cause ... back of the hand causes ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #video #peds #pediatrics
Pathogenesis of Select Causes of Constipation in Adults and in Elderly

 • Mechanical (ex. Bowel Obstruction,
Pathogenesis of Select Causes ... sphincter fail to relax ... #constipation #pathophysiology ... #geriatrics
Newborn Infant - Routine Examination

Birthweight, gestational age and birthweight percentile are noted.
General observation Of the baby's
checked for red reflex ... This reflex is not ... intra-abdominal masses ... Newborn #Infant #PhysicalExam ... Examination #Peds #Pediatrics
Reflexes - Deep Tendon Reflexes on Newborn Physical Exam 
Testing deep tendon reflexes is an important
Reflexes - Deep ... Tendon Reflexes ... hypotonia and the cause ... #Newborn #PhysicalExam ... #video #peds #pediatrics