Neurology
- A 21-year-old woman with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and persistent lightheadedness
She has a long history of lightheadedness upon standing, and it is getting worse.
- Long-term consequences of prematurity
Survivors of premature birth may have adverse health effects later in life.
- Using and interpreting electrodiagnostic tests
They supplement a neurologic examination in a variety of neuromuscular conditions.
- Trousseau sign and syndrome: Erroneous terms
Trousseau never described a constellation of symptoms in this disease.
- In Reply: Trousseau sign and syndrome: Erroneous terms
Trousseau sign should continue to be taught and recognized on physical examination.
- Verrucous plaques on the face, dysphagia, and limb weakness
An itchy bump on the upper lip rapidly grew and spread.
- Trying to get ahead of Alzheimer disease
Sorting out patients destined to have Alzheimer disease remains a challenge.
- 5-Fluorouracil–induced encephalopathy
A woman on chemotherapy for rectal cancer presents with mental status changes.