An older adult has experienced progressive memory loss, impa…

An older adult has experienced progressive memory loss, impaired judgment, and difficulty performing familiar tasks over several years. Neuroimaging shows gradual loss of cortical neurons. The condition is chronic and not reversible. This presentation is most consistent with:

In Chapter 6 of The Best We Could Do, Ma (Hang) and Bo (Nam)…

In Chapter 6 of The Best We Could Do, Ma (Hang) and Bo (Nam), when they are young, go to the movies and see some short features and see in one a place called Ha Tien. As they watch this film Ma says, “It looks so beautiful!  And Bo says, “I’d love to go there.”   Concerning Ma and Bo, what exactly occurs with respect to Ha Tien and what is at least one reason this occurs.  

A patient presents with fluctuating muscle weakness that wor…

A patient presents with fluctuating muscle weakness that worsens with activity and improves with rest. The weakness involves the ocular muscles, causing ptosis and diplopia. Laboratory testing reveals IgG antibodies directed against postsynaptic acetylcholine receptors. This condition is most consistent with which disorder?