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Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... precipitated by: Drugs ... diagnosis #management #neurology
Causes of Bradykinetic Movement Disorders - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Parkinson's Disease (TRAP):
• Resting Tremor
• Cogwheel Rigidity
• Akinesia/Bradykinesia
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Causes of Bradykinetic ... Postural Instability Drug-induced ... • Cerebellar signs ... MovementDisorders #Neurology ... #Differential #
Causes of Urinary Incontinence - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 - Transient - Easily reversible cause (DIAPPERS)
Incontinence - Differential ... Contraction - Signs ... anticholinergic medications ... #Incontinence #Differential ... DIAPPERS #Mnemonic #Geriatrics
Gowers' Sign on Physical Exam

Caused by proximal muscle weakness typically seen in muscular dystrophy

#Gowers #Sign #PhysicalExam
Gowers' Sign on ... Physical Exam Caused ... dystrophy #Gowers #Sign ... #clinical #video ... #pediatrics #muscular
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
Hematuria - Differential ... hematuria • Signs ... Postpartum • Drugs ... #Hematuria #Differential ... #urology #nephrology
Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
and metabolic causes ... other sedative drugs ... Pseudoseizures #GrandMal #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms
Weakness - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Approach To Weakness:
 • Non-neuromuscular disorder (Cardiac, pulmonary etc)
 • CNS ->
Weakness - Differential ... Postsynaptic: Myasthenia Gravis ... Lack of UMN/LMN signs ... #Weakness #Differential ... #Diagnosis #neurology
Major neurocognitive disorders (MNCD): Diagnosis and workup 

1) Clinical diagnosis Cognitive impairment + loss of autonomy
2)
Alzheimer - 1st cause ... (parkinsonian signs ... Dementia - 2nd cause ... MNCD #Dementia #Differential ... #Subtypes #Classification
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
 •
Vasculitides - Differential ... tract, and often causes ... Vasculitis • Drug ... purpura: strong sign ... #rheumatology #classification
CNS Infections - Viral Encephalitis and Bacterial Meningitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Viral Encephalitis:
MCC: Enteroviruses (e.g., coxsackievirus
Bacterial Meningitis - Differential ... Acute meningeal signs ... k_vaishnani and Ravi ... CNS #Infections #differential ... #diagnosis #neurology