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DANISH Mnemonic for Cerebellar Signs of Disease

D - Dysdiadochokinesia / Dysmetria - Impaired ability to perform
(hand pronation ... I - Intention tremor ... - Tremor that worsens ... Cerebellar #Signs #Diagnosis ... #Neurology #PhysicalExam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Differential Diagnosis ... , tremors) Reflexes ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam ... #neurology #comatose ... #diagnosis
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
Depressive symptoms • Movement ... Diagnosis: MRI ... disturbance and tremors ... Treatment: • HAART ... dementia #AIDS #Neurology
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
associated with DM ... Triggers - sudden movement ... Person Syndrome Treatment ... #Management #treatment ... #neurology
Clinical Feature of Hypomagnesemia and Magnesium Deficiency
 • Electrolyte Disturbance: Hypokalemia, Hypocalcemia
 • Neuromuscular and central
fasciculations, tremors ... Atherosclerotic vascular ... Satyendra Dhar, MD ... Hypomagnesemia #diagnosis ... signs #symptoms #Treatment
Evaluation of Recurrent Falls

Core Concept:
Maintaining an upright posture requires the integrated function of multiple systems.
Disruption in
Cataracts - Macular ... Bradykinesia, rigidity, tremor ... dysmetria, intention tremor ... Recurrent #Falls #Diagnosis ... #Neurology