II./2.5. The reflexes II./2.5.1. Examination of deep tendon reflexes
... radial nerve and mainly the C7 spinal segment. c.) Radial reflex: The examiner hits the radius bone over the radial styloid process on the forearm, with the patient’s arm held in a semiflexed position. This results in the flexion of the arm (activation of the brachioradial muscle stretch reflex). T ...
... radial nerve and mainly the C7 spinal segment. c.) Radial reflex: The examiner hits the radius bone over the radial styloid process on the forearm, with the patient’s arm held in a semiflexed position. This results in the flexion of the arm (activation of the brachioradial muscle stretch reflex). T ...
Marfan syndrome. Part 1: pathophysiology and diagnosis
... in this region.6 the majority of mutations in FBN1 are missense mutations that alter a single amino acid out of the 2,871 amino acids that constitute the protein, usually in the epidermal growth factor (eGF)-like domains of the protein (thus called because of their sequence homology with eGF) and af ...
... in this region.6 the majority of mutations in FBN1 are missense mutations that alter a single amino acid out of the 2,871 amino acids that constitute the protein, usually in the epidermal growth factor (eGF)-like domains of the protein (thus called because of their sequence homology with eGF) and af ...
Chean Chung Shen
... Which of the following is the BEST explanation of ‘forehead sparing’ in upper motor neuron lesion? A. Bilateral innervation in the brainstem B. Partial stroke C. Occulomotor nerve is usually not affected D. Weakness of levator palpebrae superioris E. Weakness of Muller muscle causing partial ptosis ...
... Which of the following is the BEST explanation of ‘forehead sparing’ in upper motor neuron lesion? A. Bilateral innervation in the brainstem B. Partial stroke C. Occulomotor nerve is usually not affected D. Weakness of levator palpebrae superioris E. Weakness of Muller muscle causing partial ptosis ...
Thursday, October 3 rd
... Are patients assessed for falls in a general geriatric outpatient clinic different from other geriatric outpatients? ...
... Are patients assessed for falls in a general geriatric outpatient clinic different from other geriatric outpatients? ...
Cerebrovascular Disease
... Cerebrovascular disease is an important cause of neurologic morbidity and mortality in patients with cancer, and its presence must be considered in any cancer patient who experiences cerebral symptoms. It is the second most common cause of pathologically definable central nervous system (CNS) diseas ...
... Cerebrovascular disease is an important cause of neurologic morbidity and mortality in patients with cancer, and its presence must be considered in any cancer patient who experiences cerebral symptoms. It is the second most common cause of pathologically definable central nervous system (CNS) diseas ...
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... divided into two groups, as shown in table 2, according to whether priority is given to vascular rupture or to disturbances of the cerebral parenchyma.1-8 Debate on these points has been continuous. However, the predominant theory is that which attributes bleeding to the so-called angionecrosis of t ...
... divided into two groups, as shown in table 2, according to whether priority is given to vascular rupture or to disturbances of the cerebral parenchyma.1-8 Debate on these points has been continuous. However, the predominant theory is that which attributes bleeding to the so-called angionecrosis of t ...
What is aphasia?
... who suffers from it as well as the family is therefore often huge. The above list with additional problems is by no means complete. The aphasia symptoms and additional consequences are different for every human being. Each abovementioned problem can occur in combination with aphasia, but does not ha ...
... who suffers from it as well as the family is therefore often huge. The above list with additional problems is by no means complete. The aphasia symptoms and additional consequences are different for every human being. Each abovementioned problem can occur in combination with aphasia, but does not ha ...
CENTRAL PAIN: MECHANISMS, SEMIOLOGY AND TREATMENT
... aching, pricking, and lancinating are also qualities common to CP with a supraspinal source. Clinical findings include qualitative, spatial, and temporal findings. Qualitatively, these patients can have allodynia, dysesthesia and paresthesias. Spatial manifestations include abnormal radiation of pai ...
... aching, pricking, and lancinating are also qualities common to CP with a supraspinal source. Clinical findings include qualitative, spatial, and temporal findings. Qualitatively, these patients can have allodynia, dysesthesia and paresthesias. Spatial manifestations include abnormal radiation of pai ...
a scarlet enemy of the brain – a practical approach to diagnosis and
... Of note, cortical superficial siderosis and/or focal cortical subarachnoid bleeds (which are thought to be primarily responsible for amyloid spells) may represent a warning sign for future intracranial haemorrhage. A study13 of 51 patients with superficial siderosis found that almost half of these p ...
... Of note, cortical superficial siderosis and/or focal cortical subarachnoid bleeds (which are thought to be primarily responsible for amyloid spells) may represent a warning sign for future intracranial haemorrhage. A study13 of 51 patients with superficial siderosis found that almost half of these p ...
Asessment and Management of Acute Pain Practice Guidelines for
... Source: American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Panel on Persistent Pain in Older Persons. Date: 2009. Description: This AGS guideline on the pharmacological management of persistent pain in older adults replaces the 2002 edition. Based on more recent studies that show increased cardiovascular risk and ga ...
... Source: American Geriatrics Society (AGS) Panel on Persistent Pain in Older Persons. Date: 2009. Description: This AGS guideline on the pharmacological management of persistent pain in older adults replaces the 2002 edition. Based on more recent studies that show increased cardiovascular risk and ga ...
Request for a grant for multiple sclerosis research
... (NIC) [7] and consist of consultation with respect to energy conservation, exercise, mood management, nutrition and sleep. While commonly used in clinical practice, the efficacy of nursing interventions has not been investigated. Other non-pharmacological treatments like aerobic training [8] and ene ...
... (NIC) [7] and consist of consultation with respect to energy conservation, exercise, mood management, nutrition and sleep. While commonly used in clinical practice, the efficacy of nursing interventions has not been investigated. Other non-pharmacological treatments like aerobic training [8] and ene ...
Intracranial Complications of Suppurative Otitis Media
... • Pathological stages of generalized meningitis : • • Serous stage: characterized by outpouring of fluid and increased CSF pressure. • • Cellular stage: characterized by increase number of cells especially lymphocytes. • • Bacterial stage: bacteria and polymorphonuclear leucocytes are present in lar ...
... • Pathological stages of generalized meningitis : • • Serous stage: characterized by outpouring of fluid and increased CSF pressure. • • Cellular stage: characterized by increase number of cells especially lymphocytes. • • Bacterial stage: bacteria and polymorphonuclear leucocytes are present in lar ...
Urinary Neurotransmitter Research
... on urinary excretion of serotonin and dopamine in a large human population consuming both 5HTP and tyrosine. Curiously, only 5-HTP exhibited a marginal stimulatory influence on urinary serotonin excretion when 5-HTP doses were compared to urinary serotonin excretion; however, a robust relationship w ...
... on urinary excretion of serotonin and dopamine in a large human population consuming both 5HTP and tyrosine. Curiously, only 5-HTP exhibited a marginal stimulatory influence on urinary serotonin excretion when 5-HTP doses were compared to urinary serotonin excretion; however, a robust relationship w ...
Morphometry of In Vivo Human White Matter Association Pathways
... Fig 2. On the left (a), diagram shows a coronal section taken from the book by Dejerine [1] at the level of the red nucleus (6 mm anterior to the posterior commissure). The anatomical regions containing major white matter fiber pathways are "blocked" using a geometrical region of interest outline. ...
... Fig 2. On the left (a), diagram shows a coronal section taken from the book by Dejerine [1] at the level of the red nucleus (6 mm anterior to the posterior commissure). The anatomical regions containing major white matter fiber pathways are "blocked" using a geometrical region of interest outline. ...
Ocular Myasthenia Gravis: Past, Present, and Future
... Prednisone • OMG: good response • Maintain high dose ~ 3 months or stable • Lowest effective dose – once determined alternate day therapy – majority need indefinitely ...
... Prednisone • OMG: good response • Maintain high dose ~ 3 months or stable • Lowest effective dose – once determined alternate day therapy – majority need indefinitely ...
Ocular_Myasthenia_Gravis_guest - Neuro
... Prednisone • OMG: good response • Maintain high dose ~ 3 months or stable • Lowest effective dose – once determined alternate day therapy – majority need indefinitely ...
... Prednisone • OMG: good response • Maintain high dose ~ 3 months or stable • Lowest effective dose – once determined alternate day therapy – majority need indefinitely ...
Cavernous Malformations: A Literature Review and Case Study
... One of the most dangerous CMs is found in the brainstem. These CMs are considered infratentorial. The brainstem is the location of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord. It includes the midbrain, medulla oblongata, and pons. These structures control many of the involuntary functi ...
... One of the most dangerous CMs is found in the brainstem. These CMs are considered infratentorial. The brainstem is the location of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord. It includes the midbrain, medulla oblongata, and pons. These structures control many of the involuntary functi ...
ADEM vs MS: A diagnostic dilemma - a follow-up study.
... confusion, irritability or other alterations of the behavioural and emotional status. The acute neurological attack of the monophasic ADEM must be followed by improvement of the symptoms or the MRI findings and in case that we have new neurological symptoms or MRI findings three months beyond the fi ...
... confusion, irritability or other alterations of the behavioural and emotional status. The acute neurological attack of the monophasic ADEM must be followed by improvement of the symptoms or the MRI findings and in case that we have new neurological symptoms or MRI findings three months beyond the fi ...
Oh, Not Another Dizzy Patient - Peltz and Associates Physical Therapy
... such as, “Which dizziness patients are likely to benefit from having a brain image, vestibular test, audiogram, or blood work?” – since these tests are expensive, inconvenient and often bothersome to patients, and are generally of very low yield. Evidence for interventions – other than re-positionin ...
... such as, “Which dizziness patients are likely to benefit from having a brain image, vestibular test, audiogram, or blood work?” – since these tests are expensive, inconvenient and often bothersome to patients, and are generally of very low yield. Evidence for interventions – other than re-positionin ...
Bomb blast, mild traumatic brain injury and psychiatric morbidity: A
... Corporation to cost as much as USD $6.2 billion in the 2 years following deployment which includes both direct medical care and costs for lost productivity and suicide.70 A number of epidemiological studies of personnel returned home from the current conflicts have linked impairment postdeployment, w ...
... Corporation to cost as much as USD $6.2 billion in the 2 years following deployment which includes both direct medical care and costs for lost productivity and suicide.70 A number of epidemiological studies of personnel returned home from the current conflicts have linked impairment postdeployment, w ...
Faculty of Medicine
... member. The students are also expected to be fully integrated with these firms, clerking patients and presenting them on scheduled rounds to the consultants in the firm. They are also expected to divide the patients of the firm they are attending with amongst themselves and each student is expected ...
... member. The students are also expected to be fully integrated with these firms, clerking patients and presenting them on scheduled rounds to the consultants in the firm. They are also expected to divide the patients of the firm they are attending with amongst themselves and each student is expected ...
Thunderclap Headache
... • Only 2 characteristics occurred exclusively in pts with SAH: seizures and diplopia Landtblom A et al. Cephalalgia 2002;22:354-360 ...
... • Only 2 characteristics occurred exclusively in pts with SAH: seizures and diplopia Landtblom A et al. Cephalalgia 2002;22:354-360 ...
Trigeminal Neuralgia
... Diagnosis based on clinical history, supplemented by physical examination findings and cranial imaging studies. Detailed intraoral examination to rule out odontogenic and non odontogenic source for the pain Examination of CN V, VII & VIII Symptomatic TN from a CPA mass often shows facial weakness an ...
... Diagnosis based on clinical history, supplemented by physical examination findings and cranial imaging studies. Detailed intraoral examination to rule out odontogenic and non odontogenic source for the pain Examination of CN V, VII & VIII Symptomatic TN from a CPA mass often shows facial weakness an ...
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... Originally described by Fukuda using 100 steps on a marked floor. Patients are asked to step with eyes closed and hands out in front Rotation by more than 45 degrees is abnormal Rotation usually occurs to the side of the lesion Rotation often found in asymptomatic patients ...
... Originally described by Fukuda using 100 steps on a marked floor. Patients are asked to step with eyes closed and hands out in front Rotation by more than 45 degrees is abnormal Rotation usually occurs to the side of the lesion Rotation often found in asymptomatic patients ...
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... Cross-sectional studies of UK service personnel deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan have reported prevalence rates of TBI to be 4.4%, increasing to 9.5% in combat personnel (Rona et al., 2012a). In contrast, prevalence rates in US veterans of these conflicts have been found to be substantially greater ...
... Cross-sectional studies of UK service personnel deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan have reported prevalence rates of TBI to be 4.4%, increasing to 9.5% in combat personnel (Rona et al., 2012a). In contrast, prevalence rates in US veterans of these conflicts have been found to be substantially greater ...