Children with H1N1 influenza are more likely to have neurologic complications compared to those with non-N1H1 seasonal influenza
Fabry disease, while rare across the general population, is not rare as a cause of small fiber neuropathy.
Although subthalamic nucleus stimulation can improve motor functions in Parkinson's disease, this study showed that it degrades somatosensory temporal discrimination possibly by modifying central somatosensory processing.
Peripheral nerve involvement is common in systemic amyloidosis and may be the initial clinical manifestation.
In addition to its efficacy as an antiepileptic, and its lack of P-450 enzyme induction, levetiracetam also may enhance the chemotherapeutic effects of temozolomide in the treatment of glioblastoma.
Lorcaserin submitted for FDA review, FDA advisory panel votes against phentermine/topiramate, mixed vote on rosiglitazone, advisory panel votes to remove breast cancer indication from bevacizumab labeling, no increase in seizures found with DTaP vaccine, new REMS for quinine.
A great debate continues regarding appropriate management of hypertension during acute stroke. In the U.S., permissive hypertension is popular with recommendations that antihypertensive medications be discontinued when an acute ischemic stroke occurs.