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Gowers' Sign on Physical Exam

Caused by proximal muscle weakness typically seen in muscular dystrophy

#Gowers #Sign #PhysicalExam
Gowers' Sign on ... Physical Exam Caused ... by proximal muscle ... PhysicalExam #neurology #clinical ... #video #pediatrics
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
blocks receptor function ... in diminished muscle ... Respiratory muscles ... syndrome - Myotonic dystrophy ... - Peek sign
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
specific loss-of-function ... Clinical Presentation ... and petechiae Causes ... #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
workup 1) Clinical ... - Progressive amnesia ... impaired executive functions ... (parkinsonian signs ... #Geriatrics #Workup
Mastoiditis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Acute or Chronic Otitis Media -> 
Stage 1: Hyperemeia of the mastoid
Pathogenesis and clinical ... SCM & digastric muscles ... pathophysiology #signs ... #symptoms #diagnosis ... #otology
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
the integrated function ... embolism - Severe anemia ... positive Romberg sign ... Focal weakness, muscle ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis