certain reflexes, among other checks. What More Can You Expect in a Neuro Exam? The typical neurological exam will include a general physical assessment and a discussion of symptoms and medical ...

as well as a directed neurologic examination, which should include an assessment of lower extremity muscle tone and strength, gait, and symmetry of lower extremity reflexes. The abdomen should be ...

Background: Penetrating craniovertebral junction (CVJ) injuries are rare. The mortality rate of these lesions is extremely high due to the complex anatomy of the region composed of a conglomerate of ...

We report a case of 64-year-old male with hypertension, treated with amlodipine, who has been complaining of progressive right-sided hypoacusis for the past 4 months, associated with signs of ...

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Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is marked by increased intracranial pressure without any accompanying evidence of ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD A pinched nerve in the lower back occurs when excessive pressure is applied to a nerve, leading to pain, numbness, or weakness. Also known as radicular ...

Neurological examination revealed tetraplegia, anarthria, bilateral facial weakness, horizontal gaze palsy and extensor plantar reflexes on both sides. Initially, the patient was obtunded and required ...

The remainder of the neurologic examination was within normal limits ... monoxide in dogs produced blood levels of 20 per cent, reflex changes and ataxic gait. 9 Lesions found in the brains ...

Many cases of aspiration pneumonia are linked to either a neurological condition or an episode of impaired consciousness that disables this reflex. Examples of conditions ... explored as a cause using ...

Migraines can be diagnosed by a healthcare provider using information from a medical history and physical exam. Migraines are recurrent episodes that usually manifest with headaches, and they can be ...