2005 Neuropathophys Exam
... worsened. Her mother and an aunt had severe headaches as well. She worked as an accountant, smoked 2 packs of cigarettes per day and drank alcohol rarely because it brought on headaches. Her only other medical problem was longstanding hypertension. Her physical exam was normal, including fundoscopic ...
... worsened. Her mother and an aunt had severe headaches as well. She worked as an accountant, smoked 2 packs of cigarettes per day and drank alcohol rarely because it brought on headaches. Her only other medical problem was longstanding hypertension. Her physical exam was normal, including fundoscopic ...
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... clinical context. You cannot use MRI in isolation to diagnose MS. d. Similarly spinal fluid abnormalities: you can see abnormalities similar to MS in other disorders, and you can have MS patients with normal brain MRI, normal spinal fluid, and so forth. e. In the absence of a single diagnostic test, ...
... clinical context. You cannot use MRI in isolation to diagnose MS. d. Similarly spinal fluid abnormalities: you can see abnormalities similar to MS in other disorders, and you can have MS patients with normal brain MRI, normal spinal fluid, and so forth. e. In the absence of a single diagnostic test, ...
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... a disruptive family environment (stressor) is a risk factor. Further evidence for cortisol hypothesis: in animal models, cortisol increase during pregnancy leads to abnormal hippocampus in the offspring ...
... a disruptive family environment (stressor) is a risk factor. Further evidence for cortisol hypothesis: in animal models, cortisol increase during pregnancy leads to abnormal hippocampus in the offspring ...
meniere s disease presented with micro vascular compression of the
... 1- Dandy WE. Concerning the cause of trigeminal neuralgia. Am J Surg 1934; 24: 447–455. 2- Jannetta PJ. Micrusurgery of cranial nerve cross-compression. Clin Neurosurgery 1979;26:607-615. 3- Elaini Sh, Miyazaki H, Rameh C, Devese A,Magnan J. Correlation between MRI and surgical findings in vasculo-n ...
... 1- Dandy WE. Concerning the cause of trigeminal neuralgia. Am J Surg 1934; 24: 447–455. 2- Jannetta PJ. Micrusurgery of cranial nerve cross-compression. Clin Neurosurgery 1979;26:607-615. 3- Elaini Sh, Miyazaki H, Rameh C, Devese A,Magnan J. Correlation between MRI and surgical findings in vasculo-n ...
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... ➔ No treatments can alter the course of Huntington's disease. But medications can lessen some symptoms of movement and psychiatric disorders. ➔ Tetrabenazine, Antipsychotic drugs, amantadine, and levetiracetam are used to help control the chorea (spasms of body parts) ➔ Antidepressants, Antipsychoti ...
... ➔ No treatments can alter the course of Huntington's disease. But medications can lessen some symptoms of movement and psychiatric disorders. ➔ Tetrabenazine, Antipsychotic drugs, amantadine, and levetiracetam are used to help control the chorea (spasms of body parts) ➔ Antidepressants, Antipsychoti ...
Neurology Evaluation in the ED
... – Opticokinesis: tape with alternating black and white sections pulled laterally in front of patient’s open eyes induces nystagmus in patient with intact vision ...
... – Opticokinesis: tape with alternating black and white sections pulled laterally in front of patient’s open eyes induces nystagmus in patient with intact vision ...
RCsI MAKe BReAKThROuGh IN uNDeRsTANDING GeNe ACTIVITy
... activity in epilepsy and why the epileptic state can be so persistent. It may also offer new targets for reversing epilepsy once established. “ ...
... activity in epilepsy and why the epileptic state can be so persistent. It may also offer new targets for reversing epilepsy once established. “ ...
BIONIC EYE
... In its simplest form, the photodiode and electrode layers are the same size. However, the current density available at each individual micro photodiode subunit can be increased by increasing the photodiode collector to electrode area ratio. ...
... In its simplest form, the photodiode and electrode layers are the same size. However, the current density available at each individual micro photodiode subunit can be increased by increasing the photodiode collector to electrode area ratio. ...
Use of Oral Contraceptives in Women with Migraine
... FINAL COMMENTS OC are not contraindicated for most women with migraine headaches. Once these women are successfully screened and start taking an OC, appropriate follow-up to monitor the headache pattern is crucial. The patient must be counseled to report new onset aura symptoms or changes in cardiov ...
... FINAL COMMENTS OC are not contraindicated for most women with migraine headaches. Once these women are successfully screened and start taking an OC, appropriate follow-up to monitor the headache pattern is crucial. The patient must be counseled to report new onset aura symptoms or changes in cardiov ...
optic tract syndrome
... • Most lesions involving optic tract are usually large enough to involve the chiasm and optic nerve , thus producing an optic tract syndrome. • Retrochiasmal lesions characteristically have field defects that respect vertical • midline and visual acuity is not affected. • Retrochiasmal lesions resu ...
... • Most lesions involving optic tract are usually large enough to involve the chiasm and optic nerve , thus producing an optic tract syndrome. • Retrochiasmal lesions characteristically have field defects that respect vertical • midline and visual acuity is not affected. • Retrochiasmal lesions resu ...
bionic eye - SlidePapers
... deposited over the P+ and N+ layers. A transparent electrode layer of gold, iridium/iridium oxide, or platinum, is deposited on the front well side, and on the back ground side. • In its simplest form, the photodiode and electrode layers are the same size. However, the current density available at e ...
... deposited over the P+ and N+ layers. A transparent electrode layer of gold, iridium/iridium oxide, or platinum, is deposited on the front well side, and on the back ground side. • In its simplest form, the photodiode and electrode layers are the same size. However, the current density available at e ...
Seizure Dx and Mgt II
... for evaluation of a “spell” while walking to the corner store, after which he was found on the ground. • Brought in by EMS to the ER • Subsequently sent home • What are you going to do and tell the patient? ...
... for evaluation of a “spell” while walking to the corner store, after which he was found on the ground. • Brought in by EMS to the ER • Subsequently sent home • What are you going to do and tell the patient? ...
(MRI) of the Head and Brain? - Sharp and Children`s MRI Center
... • The contrast material (dye) used in MRIs is less likely to cause allergic reactions than those used for x-rays and CT scans. Risks • There is an extremely small risk of developing an infection (less than 1 in 1,000) at the site where the patient’s skin is punctured to establish the intravenous dri ...
... • The contrast material (dye) used in MRIs is less likely to cause allergic reactions than those used for x-rays and CT scans. Risks • There is an extremely small risk of developing an infection (less than 1 in 1,000) at the site where the patient’s skin is punctured to establish the intravenous dri ...
Neurology Review
... Combines UMN and LMN symptoms Asymmetric limb weakness = most common presentation. Limb fatigability, twitching, wasting, and stiffness. Bulbar onset (2nd most common type) features dysarthria and dysphagia. ...
... Combines UMN and LMN symptoms Asymmetric limb weakness = most common presentation. Limb fatigability, twitching, wasting, and stiffness. Bulbar onset (2nd most common type) features dysarthria and dysphagia. ...
Benson`s syndrome or Posterior Cortical Atrophy
... associated pathology being that of AD, some authors also use the term "visual variant of Alzheimer’s disease" to describe PCA. It is however an easily recognizable clinical syndrome very distinct from the well-known and more common amnesic AD. This degenerative disorder involves the posterior parts ...
... associated pathology being that of AD, some authors also use the term "visual variant of Alzheimer’s disease" to describe PCA. It is however an easily recognizable clinical syndrome very distinct from the well-known and more common amnesic AD. This degenerative disorder involves the posterior parts ...
case 1 week 22 - Ipswich-Year2-Med-PBL-Gp-2
... have MS too) pregnancy is actually associated with lower frequency of relapse. There is no special diet but increasing vigilance over good diet and exercise will help combat some symptoms of MS like fatigue; reduced mobility can lead to increased weight – which is not good if balance is not the best ...
... have MS too) pregnancy is actually associated with lower frequency of relapse. There is no special diet but increasing vigilance over good diet and exercise will help combat some symptoms of MS like fatigue; reduced mobility can lead to increased weight – which is not good if balance is not the best ...
Seizures
... with Epilepsy, the cause is unknown. Epilepsy affects over 3 million Americans of all ages – more than Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, and Parkinson’s Disease combined. ...
... with Epilepsy, the cause is unknown. Epilepsy affects over 3 million Americans of all ages – more than Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, and Parkinson’s Disease combined. ...
David Hubel`s Vision - Susana Martinez
... Hubel and Wiesel found that whereas retinal neurons preferred dots, an otherwise quiescent cortical neuron would respond vigorously if and only if a straight line, oriented at just the right angle (say, 12 o’clock), was swept across the appropriate location on the retina. The graph shows a cortical ...
... Hubel and Wiesel found that whereas retinal neurons preferred dots, an otherwise quiescent cortical neuron would respond vigorously if and only if a straight line, oriented at just the right angle (say, 12 o’clock), was swept across the appropriate location on the retina. The graph shows a cortical ...
General Remarks.doc
... will cause ipsilateral weakness, loss of joint position and vibratory sense; Contralateral loss of pain and temperature sense. ...
... will cause ipsilateral weakness, loss of joint position and vibratory sense; Contralateral loss of pain and temperature sense. ...
Migraines suck
... The pain can radiate from the neck, back, eyes, or other muscle groups in the body. Tension-type headaches account for nearly 90% of all headaches. Approximately 3% of the population has chronic tension-type headaches ...
... The pain can radiate from the neck, back, eyes, or other muscle groups in the body. Tension-type headaches account for nearly 90% of all headaches. Approximately 3% of the population has chronic tension-type headaches ...
Epilepsy - Southern Neurology
... touching objects, looking around). Post-ictal confusion, lethargy and/or aphasia may occur and often can last up to 30 minutes ...
... touching objects, looking around). Post-ictal confusion, lethargy and/or aphasia may occur and often can last up to 30 minutes ...
Press Release - American Epilepsy Society
... this risk. However, moderate evidence also shows that over the longer term of more than three years, immediate treatment with an epilepsy drug, rather than waiting for another seizure before treating, is unlikely to increase or decrease the likelihood of long-term improvement or seizure freedom. The ...
... this risk. However, moderate evidence also shows that over the longer term of more than three years, immediate treatment with an epilepsy drug, rather than waiting for another seizure before treating, is unlikely to increase or decrease the likelihood of long-term improvement or seizure freedom. The ...