Neurological Differential Diagnosis

Priyanshi is a 68-year-old female referred to physical therapy for gradually increasing right forefoot pain and difficulty walking longer distances. During gait assessment, the physical therapist observes decreased push-off on the right during terminal stance and pre-swing. Exami ...  Show more

Ashley is preparing to perform a symptom-limited graded exercise test to determine functional exercise capacity and help develop an aerobic exercise prescription. Which of the following patients is the MOST appropriate candidate for this type of testing?A) A patient with stable c ...  Show more

Review of various neuromuscular disorders such as Myasthenia Gravis, Lambert Eaton syndrome, and Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). Support the show 

Dr. Nara Michaelson starts a series discussing the less obvious ways that Multiple Sclerosis impacts the lives of patients and how neurologists can address these challenges and support patients. 

Dr. Rae Bacharach discusses the Neurology Today article, "How Long-Term Disability Progression Is Different in Neuromyelitis Optica and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein-antibody Associated Disease" by Susan Kreimer, available in the March 7th issue of Neurology Today or at neu ...  Show more

Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) – Autoimmune polyneuropathy that results in widespread demylination of peripheral nerves Typically occur 1 week after a triggering infection Paresthesias/Neuropathic Pain -> Ascending symmetric paralysis -> Respiratory Failure Major Diagnostic Criter ...  Show more