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Generalized Seizures and Pseudoseizures
Generalized seizures "are conceptualized as originating as some point within, and rapidly engaging,
caused by a toxic ... or metabolic disorder ... Toxic and metabolic ... causes include ... #Signs #Symptoms
Concussion - Acute Pathophysiology

#Concussion #Pathophysiology #neurology #signs #symptoms
Concussion - Acute Pathophysiology ... #Concussion #Pathophysiology ... #neurology #signs ... #symptoms
Hypomagnesemia (Serum level < 1.7 mg/dL)
Neuromuscular manifestations 
 • Tremor, tetany, seizures 
 • Weakness
Tremor, tetany, seizures ... Abnormalities of calcium metabolism ... Hypomagnesemia #Signs ... #Symptoms #Diagnosis
Anaphylaxis: Signs and Symptoms
Anaphylaxis: when any egg of three conditions is met:
1. Acute onset of skin/mucosal
Anaphylaxis: Signs ... Signs / Symptoms ... (e.g. syncope, seizures ... #Anaphylaxis #pathophysiology ... immunology #diagnosis #signs
An Algorithm for the Management of Seizures

The management of active seizures is algorithmic, starting with a
of Seizures ... The management of ... active seizures ... continuous vital sign ... #Emergency #Neurology
Pathyophysiology - hyperglycemic crises in patients with diabetes 
Key signs/symptoms of HHS/DKA:
Both: Polyuria, polydipsia, weight loss,
Pathyophysiology ... hyperglycemic crises ... diabetes Key signs ... /symptoms of HHS ... lethargy, coma, seizure
Alcohol Withdrawal Summary

Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Cause, Course, Management 

#Diagnosis #Management #Pathophysiology #Alcohol #Withdrawal #Symptoms
Withdrawal Summary Pathophysiology ... , Symptoms, Cause ... , Course, Management ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Pathophysiology
Alzheimer’s Disease: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Risk factor for Late Onset Alzheimer's (99% of cases):
 - Increasing
chromosome 21) Signs ... / Symptoms / Complications ... dysfunction: myoclonic seizure ... AlzheimersDisease #Dementia #pathophysiology ... #symptoms
Causes of Seizures - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Unprovoked - Epilepsy:
 • Focal: Simple, Complex
 • Generalized: Absence,
Causes of Seizures ... Neurocysticercosis, PML • Metabolic ... Eclampsia, Prophyria #Seizures ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #neurology
Bell's palsy
There are many different causes of Facial Nerve Palsy. However, the commonest
cause of unilateral facial
many different causes ... the commonest cause ... #Bells #Palsy #Neurology ... #Signs #Symptoms