A young woman is ‘talking to voices’ and is admitted to the psychiatric unit. Does she have a mental illness, or is something else going on?
The rule of 4 of the brainstem
June 13, 2011 By 8 Comments
The rule of 4 of the brainstem illustrated in a single diagram…why and how?
The Magic of the Neuro Exam
April 18, 2011 By 4 Comments
The neurological exam in 3 minutes, on video – the highest form of art?
Ballistically Potent Vertigo
March 6, 2011 By 1 Comment
A 50 year-old woman sees the world spin round when she hangs up her washing. Can you make the diagnosis and effect a cure?
EBM Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
November 10, 2010 By 2 Comments
Review of EBM surrounding the assessment and management of Subarachnoid Haemorrhage in the emergency department
EBM Meningitis
November 9, 2010 By Leave a Comment
EBM review of the assessment and management of meningitis and Meningococcaemia
EBM Migraine
November 3, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Migraine without aura (‘common’ migraine). 66-75% of migraineurs; must have had at least five attacks. Attacks lasting 4-72 hours untreated. At least 2 of headache characteristics: unilateral, pulsating or throbbing, moderate to severe, aggravated by movement. At least 1 associated symptom during headache: nausea and/or vomiting, photophobia and phonophobia.
EBM Status Epilepticus
October 31, 2010 By 2 Comments
Status Epilepticus: Synonyms: overt, geneneralised tonic-clinic, major motor SE. Defined as a seizure lasting over 5 mins, or two or more seizures without recovery in between.
EBM Acute Stroke
October 30, 2010 By 1 Comment
Stroke is the second commonest cause of death (10-12%), consumes >4% total healthcare costs, and is commonest cause of adult disability in western world. 80-85% are ischaemic (thrombotic or embolic) and 15-20% the more lethal haemorrhagic stroke (including 5% SAH), of which over 50% will die by 1 month.
Clinical Neurology a primer
October 7, 2010 By 2 Comments
Book Review on Clinical Neurology a primer, written by neurologist Dr Peter Gates.
