Central Nervous System Infections
Central Nervous System Infections Larry E. Davis key points Meningitis may be viral, bacterial, or fungal. These different types of meningitis differ in terms of time course, severity, and recommended…
NEUROLOGY
Neurologic Complications of Alcoholism
Neurologic Complications of Alcoholism Allison L. Weathers key points The potential neurologic consequences of chronic alcoholism are wide ranging with potential involvement of both the central nervous system and peripheral…
Neurotoxic Effects of Drugs Prescribed by Non-Neurologists
Neurotoxic Effects of Drugs Prescribed by Non-Neurologists Katie Kompoliti key points Careful assessment of the medication list should be part of the assessment of any new neurologic presentation. Drug-induced neurologic…
An Approach to the Falling Patient
An Approach to the Falling Patient Kathryn A. Chung Fay B. Horak key points To diagnose the cause for falls, first determine whether falls are due to acute loss of…
Dizziness and Vertigo
Dizziness and Vertigo Robert K. Shin Judd M. Jensen key points Dizziness is a nonspecific term that may refer to presyncope, vertigo, or disequilibrium. Presyncope is primarily a cardiovascular problem…
Neurologic Evaluation of Low Back Pain
Neurologic Evaluation of Low Back Pain Megan M. Shanks key points Most low back pain is from a nonspecific cause and will resolve with or without treatment in a few…
Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral Neuropathy Joshua Gordon Morris A. Fisher key points History and physical examination are the most important steps in determining the etiology of a peripheral neuropathy. Neuropathies can be categorized…
Neuromuscular Diseases
Neuromuscular Diseases Dianna Quan Steven P. Ringel key points Neuromuscular disorders include diseases affecting muscle, neuromuscular junction, peripheral nerve, and their nerve cell bodies. Pace of onset and patterns of…
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury Michael J. Makley key points Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of death and disability in young adults. The two primary mechanisms of injury in…
Behavioral Neurology
Behavioral Neurology Robert S. Wilson Christopher G. Goetz key points Disease involving the Papez circuit often results in aberrant emotional behavior, memory dysfunction, or both. Temporal lobe epilepsy is characterized…
