Quiz: Patellar reflex in dogs

   

Term: Vermis

The term vermis refers to the medial lobe/division of the cerebellum, so-called because of its...

Quiz: Cat presented for seizures

A middle-aged domestic shorthaired cat is presented for evaluation…

Quiz: Acute hypermetria & vestibular ataxia

You are presented with a dog with an acute onset of vestibular ataxia and hypermetria. MRI is performed. Answer these 3 questions about the case.

COTM: Paraparetic Beagle

A 7yr MC obese (28.8 kg) Beagle was brought in for evaluation of back pain and right pelvic limb lameness/weakness. Click on post title to work through the case.

Quiz: To chew or not to chew…

This week's Wednesday Quiz Day topic is the muscles of mastication. Test your neuro knowledge!

Term: Coup-contrecoup injury

The term coup-contrecoup is used most often in descriptions of traumatic brain injury (TBI; e.g., motor vehicle accident). Click on post title to read more about coup & contrecoup injuries.

Terms: Prefixes & suffixes

There are numerous medical terms that we have to learn. Fortunately, many of these terms can be broken down into their component parts of prefix, root word, and suffix, allowing us to quickly and easily recognize the meaning of the word without rote memorization.

Quiz: What is this contrast enhancing structure?

Identify this normal intracranial structure. What is its function? What other normal intracranial structures can be contrast enhancing?

Term: Ventriculitis

Ventriculitis is inflammation of the ventricles in the brain. Click on post title to read more about the etymology, pronunciation, and clinical relevance.

Localize: GSHP with incidental finding

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A 12-year-old intact male German Shorthair Pointer was presented for evaluation of acute, progressive pelvic limb weakness, but an incidental finding was made during neurological examination. What is your neurolocalization for this finding?

Journal: Keppra not effective as monotherapy?

The goal of this single-blinded parallel group trial was to investigate the use of levetiracetam as a first-line anticonvulsant for dogs.