Dr. Petya Stefanova
Teacher
Assistant at the Faculty of Medicine at Sofia University and resident physician in Neurology at Sofiamed University Hospital.
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What is the main function of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)?
March 16, 2024
Where is the ANS regulated mainly in the brain?
March 16, 2024
Which vitamin deficiencies can play a role in the development of dementia?
March 14, 2024
Is Babinski sign positive in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?
March 14, 2024
Here are four descriptions related to neurological status, including one that represents typical findings in a patient with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS):
March 14, 2024
Which of the following clinical cases would include the ALS in the differential diagnosis?
March 14, 2024
What pathophysiological processes in the nervous system lead to the symptoms seen in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?
March 14, 2024
Is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) associated with genetic factors?
March 14, 2024
Which of the following characteristics is associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)?
March 14, 2024
Which symptoms are characteristic of an absence (petit mal) seizure?
March 6, 2024
Which symptoms are characteristic of a grand mal seizure?
March 6, 2024
A 60-year-old man presents to the emergency department with sudden-onset right-sided weakness and difficulty speaking. His symptoms began approximately 2 hours ago. On examination, you note right hemiparesis and expressive aphasia. His blood pressure is within normal limits, and there are no signs of trauma. A non-contrast CT scan of the head shows no acute abnormalities. What is the most likely diagnosis?
March 1, 2024
What does it indicate when, during the Latent Paresis test (Mingazzini Strumpel test), the patient’s left arm and leg exhibit weakness and descend (like shown on the picture)?
January 3, 2024
Q 2.1. Peripheral Nervous System Disorders. Classification. Neuralgia, mononeuritis, plexitis. Treatment.
February 2, 2024