Neurology Cases & Quizzes

• Fast Five Quiz: Lipids Management: High HDL Cholesterol Levels How much do you know about lipids management and the role of high HDL cholesterol levels in atherosclerosis? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, December 03, 2020
• Why Is Serotonin Syndrome on the Rise? Increased use of a growing number of available serotonergic drugs is probably fueling the rise in incidence of serotonin syndrome. Which combinations are particularly risky?
  Medscape Internal Medicine, December 02, 2020
• A Newborn Male With a Saclike Lesion A 7.5-lb male is born with a protruding saclike lesion on his lower back. What is the most appropriate next step in his management?
  Osmosis, November 27, 2020
• Fast Five Quiz: Osteoporosis Vertebral Fracture Risk Factors Are you able to recognize the risk factors for vertebral fracture in patients with osteoporosis? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, November 23, 2020
• A 30-Year-Old Man With Hallucinations After a House Party A 30-year-old man is brought by his friend to the emergency department because of hallucinations, vomiting, and paranoia after attending a house party. Do you know what's wrong?
  Medscape, November 17, 2020
• Fast Five Quiz: Myocardial Infarction Clinical Keys Myocardial infarction remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Do you know key aspects, as well as the latest recommendations? Make sure you're prepared with this short quiz.
  Medscape, November 13, 2020
• Fast Five Quiz: Stroke Stroke is among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Do you know key aspects and best practices associated with various types? Refresh and test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, November 06, 2020
• Dyspnea in a Man Who Was Stuck in a Bathroom for 24 Hours A man was found in his apartment after he blacked out and became wedged between the toilet and the bathtub about 24 hours prior. He now has dyspnea and a headache. Can you make a diagnosis?
  Medscape, November 04, 2020
• Any 'Natural' Products Effective for Migraine? As all clinicians know, natural does not always mean safe. Are there risks to use of alternative therapies to treat migraine?
  Medscape Internal Medicine, October 30, 2020
• Patient Simulation: A 28-Year-Old Woman With Recent Myasthenic Crisis A 28-year-old woman was recently hospitalized for respiratory distress and feels like her symptoms are worsening. How would you manage this patient?
  Medscape, October 22, 2020
• Fast Five Quiz: Opioid-Induced Constipation How much do you know about opioid-induced constipation? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, October 15, 2020
• Fast Five Quiz: Insomnia Management How much do you know about the presentation, workup, and treatment of insomnia? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, October 13, 2020
• Fast Five Quiz: Migraine Variants How much do you know about the presentation, workup, and treatment of migraine variants? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, October 12, 2020
• Rapid Weight Gain in an Excessively Sleepy Girl With Asthma An 8-year-old girl with severe asthma and eczema falls asleep in school nearly every day, despite sleeping 9-10 hours at night. She is also now rapidly gaining weight. Can you make the diagnosis?
  Medscape, October 09, 2020
• Anticoagulation for COVID-19: More Harm than Good? The risk for fatal hemorrhagic stroke adds questions to the routine use of prophylactic anticoagulation in patients with COVID-19, according to Dr Andrew Wilner.
  Medscape Neurology, October 01, 2020
• An Enraged 36-Year-Old With Razorblade Slashes on His Arms A 36-year-old man is brought to the emergency department after fighting with his significant other and slashing his forearms with a razorblade. Can you make the diagnosis?
  Medscape, September 18, 2020
• Fast Five Quiz: Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase Deficiency Diagnosis and Management How much do you know about the diagnosis and management of AADC deficiency? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, September 18, 2020
• Fast Five Quiz: Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase Deficiency How much do you know about the prevalence, presentation, diagnosis, workup, and treatment of AADC deficiency? Test your knowledge with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, September 18, 2020
• A 12-Year-Old Boy With Repetitive Motions A 12-year-old boy presents with repetitive motions such as blinking or tilting his head. What finding is commonly associated with his condition?
  Osmosis, September 18, 2020
• Fast Five Quiz: Atrial Fibrillation and Acute Coronary Syndrome How much do you know about atrial fibrillation and acute coronary syndrome? Test yourself with this quick quiz.
  Medscape, September 17, 2020