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Neuropathy with Hepatitis C Virus-Related Cryoglobulinemia

Most patients who develop cryoglobulinemia associated with hepatitis C infection will develop symptoms and signs of a symmetric, distal sensory neuropathy.

Epiglottitis

Since the introduction of the vaccine against H. influenzae, there has been a significant decrease in the number of children presenting with epiglottitis. Although there is little evidence that the disease has increased in adults, clearly the percentage of cases in adults compared to children has increased. Further, there is greater recognition of milder cases with direct visualization and imaging.

The Course of Headache in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension

In a prospective study of 35 patients with newly diagnosed idiopathic intracranial hypertension confirmed by diagnostic lumbar puncture and treated with standard medication regimens, 43% of patients had excellent headache outcome at 12 months, with the major improvement seen within the first month of diagnosis.

Is Exercise Harmful in Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease?

Unlike other neuromuscular disorders, physical exercise does not appear to worsen weakness in patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

Stroke Alert

At least 30% of strokes in China are caused by intracerebral hemorrhage, compared with approximately 10-15% in North America.

Somatic Mutations in Cerebral Cortical Malformations

Targeted high-coverage sequencing for causal somatic mutations in patients with cortical malformations is more sensitive than traditional Sanger and whole-exome sequencing.

Varicella-Zoster Virus and Fingolimod: Much Ado about Not Much?

The risk of varicella-zoster virus infections in patients treated with fingolimod is slightly higher than placebo, but is overall quite low.

Cerebrospinal Fluid ß-Amyloid 42 vs Amyloid PET Imaging in the Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease

Aß 42, measured in cerebrospinal fluid, may help determine whether patients have normal or increased cortical Aß deposition. Additionally, abnormal PET 18F-flutemetamol retention levels correlate with disease stage in patients with mild cognitive symptoms.

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Hydrocodone Bitartrate Extended-release Tablets (Hysingla ER) CII

Hydrocodone is formulated to resist crushing, breaking, and dissolution and still retain some extended-release properties.