Basic Neurology

Basic Neurology

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Learn neurology through stories, clinical pearls, and the occasional bad joke — straight from a real-life neurologist. Neurology doesn’t have to be scary.

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Photos from Basic Neurology's post 27/05/2026

Neurology feels overwhelming until you stop memorizing and start mapping. Comment MAP below, and I’ll send you the link to Episode 1 so we can start building it together.

21/05/2026

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Where do you start when a patient has neurological symptoms? It all comes down to one simple question: Is the lesion central or peripheral?

In Episode 2 of the Clinical Neuroanatomy Series, we break down exactly how to figure this out at the bedside using just tone, power, and reflexes.

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18/05/2026

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This is the start of something bigger.

The Clinical Neuroanatomy Series is a structured curriculum built around one idea: neurology is a logical system, not a memory test. Each episode adds one layer to the framework. By the end, you will have a complete map for bedside localisation — built piece by piece, so it actually sticks.

Episode 1 starts where every good curriculum starts. The map and the framework.

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Photos from Basic Neurology's post 15/05/2026

55 years old. 48 hours of eye pain and double vision. Now — complete vision loss.
One lesion explains everything.

Swipe through to localise it step by step, then tell me your answer in the comments.

10/05/2026

Almost no one gets this right, and the clock is ticking.

A 55yo diabetic patient presents with rapid right eye pain, vision loss, and complete ophthalmoplegia.
Is it:

A) Brainstem stroke
B) Orbital cellulitis
C) Cavernous sinus thrombosis
D) Orbital apex syndrome

Drop your guess (A, B, C, or D) in the comments before watching the breakdown!

05/05/2026

60 seconds. 4 questions. Can you localize the lesion?

Drop your answers in the comments as the clock ticks down! How many did you get right?

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Photos from Basic Neurology's post 25/04/2026

A lot is changing with how we handle CNS infections this year. I’ve summarized the 5 biggest takeaways from my recent talk at the AAN Annual Meeting - from a new virus to watch out for, to crucial updates on steroid timing. Swipe through to read the breakdown, and save this for your next on-call shift!

18/04/2026

Acute migraine in the ED.
Two treatments you must offer. One you must not.
The 2025 American Headache Society guidelines on parenteral therapies for ED migraine are a game changer, especially if your department is still reaching for opioids.
Full breakdown in the reel.
Level A must offer: IV prochlorperazine + greater occipital nerve block
Level A must NOT offer: hydromorphone
Level B should offer: ketorolac IV, dexketoprofen IV, metoclopramide, sumatriptan SC
Drop a comment below, why are we still giving dexamethasone on discharge for a headache?

Photos from Basic Neurology's post 16/04/2026

Week 2 of the Neurology Core Principles Series is here. Today, we’re breaking down Disease Tempo. Swipe through to see how we use the timeline to narrow down a diagnosis!

Photos from Basic Neurology's post 05/04/2026

Neurology can feel complicated, but having the right framework makes it much easier. When approaching a diagnosis, your first step is figuring out if the condition is inflammatory or non-inflammatory.

Take a minute to really read through today’s slides. I’ve put together a simple guide on decoding the diagnosis: -itis vs. -opathy.

If this breakdown makes things clearer for you, please share it with a colleague or study partner so they can learn it, too

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