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Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
general seizure caused ... and metabolic causes ... other sedative drugs ... #Signs #Symptoms ... #Comparison
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Framework and Management ... Summary Causes ... - Toxins - Drugs ... #nephrology
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... - Peek sign ... precipitated by: Drugs ... Gravis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
malignant, pediatric cases ... and Signs: 50% ... and signs: • ... leukocytosis, psychiatric ... or with certain drugs
Palpitations - Differential Diagnosis Framework

What?
• It is an unpleasant awareness or sensation that the heart is
Palpitations - Differential ... PALPITATIONS: Medications ... • Serotonergic drugs ... Hyperthyroidism • Anemia Psychiatric ... AVNRT Red Flag Symptoms
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) Overview

Clinico-Radiological Syndrome, characterized by:
 • Headache
 • Seizures
 • Altered mental
Neurological symptoms ... Reversible course Differential ... Electrolyte abnormality, Medication ... /Drug toxicity, ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
- Causes progressive ... fasciculations Common Symptoms ... conditions listed in differential ... Lateral #Sclerosis #neurology ... #diagnosis #management
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
• Bilateral signs ... and/or symptoms ... • Infectious causes ... Myelitis #diagnosis #management ... #neurology #differential
Serotonin Syndrome: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Serotonin Syndrome: Variable combination of mental status changes, autonomic instability, and
ingestion and most cases ... weight loss agents, drugs ... Pathophysiology #Psychiatry ... #Diagnosis #Signs ... #Symptoms
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
presyncope, exertional symptoms ... positive Romberg sign ... Contributing Factors • Medications ... slippery surfaces • Psychiatric ... Falls #Diagnosis #Differential