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► What are the common and uncommon causes of dementia?
In this video, we explore some important causes of dementia that you should be aware of in clinical practice and for your exams. These conditions can be easily overlooked but are essential to identify for proper diagnosis and management:
– Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH): This condition presents with a wide-based gait, urinary incontinence, and dementia, which is often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s.
– Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Look for signs like ascending paresthesias, weakness, akathisia, and weight loss. Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to significant cognitive decline if not treated.
– Medications and Side Effects: In elderly patients, certain anticholinergic and sedating drugs can have a severe impact on cognition and lead to cognitive decline.
These are all important differential diagnoses that will help you understand the root causes of dementia and improve your diagnostic skills.
► THE PROF 📚🏫
Dr. Charles Vega is the Health Sciences Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at the University of California, Irvine in California, USA.
He obtained his Medical Degree from the University of Wisconsin, and completed residency training in Family Medicine at UC Irvine. Currently, he is the Executive Director of UCI’s Program in Medical Education for the Latino Community.
Due to his achievements, he earned a Macy Faculty Scholarship to improve patient-centered health education at UCI.
Within Lecturio, Dr. Vega teaches courses on Family Medicine.
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