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Dr Krishnadas N C @krishnadasnc.bsky.social · Jun 30

CN VI palsy is a classic false localizing sign.
A frontal mass lesion may cause raised ICP → CN VI palsy — even though the nerve isn’t near the lesion. Fascinating disconnect in clinical neurology.

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The Abducens nerve conversation

Podcast Episode · Clinical neurology with KD · S2, E3 Bonus · 26m

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Dr Krishnadas N C @krishnadasnc.bsky.social · May 31

Neuroanatomy Byte:
Dorello’s canal has a Gruber’s ligament roof & petrous bone floor, guiding the abducens nerve to the cavernous sinus.

It’s a hotspot for nerve entrapment in trauma or increased ICP.

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Dr Krishnadas N C @krishnadasnc.bsky.social · May 3

Superior oblique muscle action
When the eye is abducted and in a neutral position, the superior oblique is a strong intorter, and when the eye is adducted, it is a depressor. Its tertiary action is the abduction of the globe.
#neurology #neuroophthalmology #cranialnerves #anatomy

Schematic diagram showing right fourth cranial nerve palsy with patient unable to depress the adducted right eye on looking to the left and downwards.

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Dr Krishnadas N C @krishnadasnc.bsky.social · May 1

🎙️ Episode 2 is out!
Clinical Neurology with KD presents: The Trochlear Nerve
→ The only cranial nerve that decussates inside the brainstem
→ Causes vertical diplopia
→ Exam tips and localization insights

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The Trochlear nerve

Podcast Episode · Clinical neurology with KD · 05/01/2025 · 23m

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Dr Krishnadas N C @krishnadasnc.bsky.social · Apr 18

🧠 Just dropped a new Substack post: “The Oculomotor Nerve”

An easy-to-digest breakdown of its anatomy, function, and clinical relevance — especially useful for med students, residents, and neuro fans.

📖 Read here:
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The Oculomotor nerve

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Dr Krishnadas N C @krishnadasnc.bsky.social · Apr 17

🧠 Internal Capsule – Blood Supply

💡Superior part of anterior limb, Genu and posterior limb → Lenticulostriate (MCA)
💡Inf Genu → ICA + PCom
💡Inf. Post. Limb → Ant. Choroidal

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Dr Krishnadas N C @krishnadasnc.bsky.social · Apr 17

🔆Parasympathetic helps in voiding.

💡Preganglionic fibers from S2–S4 ride the sacral roots to the pelvic plexus
💡Postganglionic fibers release ACh, activating M3 receptors
💡Smooth muscle contracts = you VOID!

🔆Sympathetic- Storage

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Schematic diagram showing the innervation of the bladder

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Nature Reviews Neurology @natrevneurol.nature.com · Apr 14

New online! Alzheimer disease seen through the lens of sex and gender

Alzheimer disease seen through the lens of sex and gender

Nature Reviews Neurology, Published online: 14 April 2025; doi:10.1038/s41582-025-01071-0Sex and gender influence the entire healthcare ecosystem of Alzheimer disease (AD). In this Review, Castro-Aldrete et al. present a holistic view of sex and gender in AD, and discuss how these factors affect research and policy efforts to improve AD prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

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Dr Krishnadas N C @krishnadasnc.bsky.social · Apr 17

🧠 Internal Capsule – Blood Supply

💡Superior part of anterior limb, Genu and posterior limb → Lenticulostriate (MCA)
💡Inf Genu → ICA + PCom
💡Inf. Post. Limb → Ant. Choroidal

#neurology #anatomy

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Dr Krishnadas N C @krishnadasnc.bsky.social · Apr 9

Blood supply of the brain and clinical localization of stroke.
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Blood supply of the brain and arterial localization of stroke.

In this article, we will learn about the brain's blood supply and understand the symptoms produced when a particular blood vessel is…

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Dr Krishnadas N C @krishnadasnc.bsky.social · Mar 25

I was hoping you could read my article on The Oculomotor nerve in Medium

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#neurology #neuroophthalmology #neuroophthalmology #NTC #medicalstudents

The Oculomotor nerve

Neuro Ophthalmology

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Dr Krishnadas N C @krishnadasnc.bsky.social · Mar 22

Clinical Neurology with KD is now Top 3 in the Apple Podcast India Science charts.

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#neurology #ophthalmology #neurophthalmology #medicalpodcast
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Dr Krishnadas N C @krishnadasnc.bsky.social · Mar 16

🚀 Season 2 of Clinical Neurology with KD is here🧠. This season deals with Neuro-Ophthalmology👁️

Catch the trailer now and stay tuned for more insights!

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Neuro Ophthalmology

Podcast Episode · Clinical neurology with KD · S2 Trailer · 2m

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Dr Krishnadas N C @krishnadasnc.bsky.social · Mar 16

‘Clinical Neurology with KD’. Neurology podcast for medical students.Learn how to master clinical neurology—one episode at a time!

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#ClinicalNeurology #MedicalEducation #NeurologyPodcast #MedStudentLife #BrainHealth”

Clinical neurology with KD

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