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In neurological examinations, specialized doctors known as neurologists carry out tests in order to identify medical conditions affecting the nervous system. There are a lot of different neurological (nervous system) conditions, including strokes, Parkinson's disease, chronic migraines, meningitis, epilepsy and multiple sclerosis. They can cause a wide variety of symptoms, such as varying degrees of paralysis in a leg or arm, dizziness or speech problems, muscle weakness, unusual sensations…

Romberg Test

Romberg Test is a neurological examination that is used to test for balance and coordination. It assesses the patient's ability to stand with the feet parallel and together with the eyes open and then closed for 30s. This test was first described in the 19th century by Mortiz Romberg, European neurologist. The Romberg sign is often used as part of a neurological examination to diagnose conditions such as peripheral neuropathy, vestibular disorders, multiple sclerosis, and other nervous…

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Examination Of The Nervous System The examination of the nervous system can be broken down into a number of separate assessments. Cognitive examination There are a number of widely available assessment tools including the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE; <25 is taken to indicate dementia) and the revised Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination (ACE-r). However in clinic, targeted tests of cognition are very helpful at delineating the main site of pathology causing cognitive problems…

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physical exam & interview checklist - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. The document provides guidance for conducting a thorough patient interview and physical exam. It outlines key components to address in the history of present illness, past medical history, family history, and social history. The physical exam section details examination of each body system, including vital signs, head/ears/eyes/nose/throat, neurological, cardiovascular…

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