Category | Neurology

Animation: migraine pathophysiology

Posted on 08 December 2009

This animation on migraine pathophysiology explores:

Neurotransmitters involved in nociception.
Serotonin receptors .

Trigeminovascular system.
Nociception
Pain modulation.
Pain pathways.

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USMLE video: meningitis diagnosis and management

Posted on 05 December 2009

This video review shows an excellent algorithm that explores how to manage a meningitis case.
Video outline:

Clinical features
Most common pathogens
Orientation through glucose levels
Laboratory caracteristics.
How to diagnose meningitis
When not to do a lumbar puncture
Empirical treatment: ampicillin, ceftriaxone, amphotericin B, etc.
Contact prophylaxis.

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Neurology video: Hemiballismus

Posted on 30 November 2009

This video depicts a patient suffering from a rare movement disorder: hemiballismus.

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Video: fragile X syndrome treatment update

Posted on 28 November 2009

Epilepsy diagnosis: video review for USMLE

Posted on 28 November 2009

Outline for this neurology USMLE video review:

Simple seizures
Complex seizures
Secondary seizures
Febrile
Status Epilepticus
Tonic Clonic

Epilepsy review

Great for reviewing clinical skills topics.