Category Archives: Neurology

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http://learning.bmj.com/learning/module-intro/thrombolysis-sits-international-stroke-thrombolysis-registry-virtual-international-stroke-trials-.html?locale=en_GB&moduleId=10017343

This BMJ learning tool aims to teach doctors to recognise the magnitude of the effectiveness of thrombolysis with alteplase among patients aged >80 with acute ischaemic stroke and to appraise the effect of thrombolysis with alteplase on mortality according to patientí¢’‚¬’„¢s age. It provides a link to the original research paper in the British Medical […]

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http://learning.bmj.com/learning/module-intro/stroke-diagnosis-assessing-severity.html?locale=en_GB&moduleId=5004318

Requires free registration and login. 킠This module aims to teach how to make an intial diagnosis in patients presenting with symptoms of a stroke, talks about the indications for urgent imaging, and how to assess the severity of stroke using the modified Rankin scale. There are case scenarios at the end with self-assessment. The majority […]

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http://unow.nottingham.ac.uk/resources/resource.aspx?hid=aa0cd235-f283-decf-1c9d-ef0400944adb

This module (includes some self assessment and example videos) aims to help develop an understanding of the different symptoms and signs seen in stroke, classify the type of stroke using the Oxford Stroke classification system, relate the clinical diagnosis to the likely anatomical lesion and pathology and understand the importance of the clinical classification in […]

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http://www.directrelief.org/wp-content/diflucan/

A powerpoint case-based presentation with accompanying audio.킠 Click on the cryptococcal meningitis tab.킠 Sponsored by the pharmaceutical company that makes an antifungal to treat this condition.   Also available in PDF format, 24 pages long.

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http://reference.medscape.com/features/slideshow/brain-infections

A free login is required.킠 Clinical cases with accompanying neuro-imaging are used to illustrate the diagnosis of brain infections.킠 At the end of the 26 slides are links to overview sections on emedicine on meningitis and brain abscess, which cover these areas comprehensively.

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http://www.braininfectionsuk.org/neuroid_elearning/index.html

21 modules about the main causes of neurological infections. Each module starts with an overview, before moving onto the specific features, and then finishes with the key points, followed by a self assessment section and a Completion Certificate, which can be downloaded. Some of the modules have links to other web pages where guidelines can […]

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http://www.strokeadvancingmodules.org/labyrinth_thrombo/

16 anonymised real-patient scenarios where you are provided with the necessary clinical and radiological information, and you need to make a decision about thrombolysis. You can compare your answers to those of specialists in the area, and also see the actual course of action taken and patient outcome. 킠Each case takes about 10 minutes.

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http://www.strokeadvancingmodules.org/node.asp?id=advancing

16 modules provide an interactive way of learning about thrombolysis and management of stroke and associated complications and problems through quizzes, animations, video clips, and case scenarios. After completing the chapters, there is an option to complete a test and gain a certificate that can be used as evidence of continual professional development.

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http://www.strokecorecompetencies.org/node.asp?id=home

19 brief core competency modules provide an interactive way of learning the basics about the causes, diagnosis and management of stroke and associated problems through quizzes, animations, video clips, and case scenarios. After completing the chapters, there is an option to complete a test (~30 minutes) and gain a certificate that can be used as […]

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http://primeinc.org/MSguide

A free (but in part pharma sponsored) website with a series of lectures and slides on MS diagnosis, symptomatic and disease modifying treatment and use of MRI. Up to date (autumn 2012), shows slightly different US approach to treatment than that taken in the UK, 킠but basics similar. 킠Quite useful but lectures a bit tedious […]