Tight glycaemic control in stroke has risk but no benefit
The Stroke Management page has been updated with additional information re-emphasising the lack of benefit, and potential harm from tight glycaemic control in acute stroke.
Neurology
Leakage sign in ICH
The Spontaneous intracerebral haemorrhage page has been updated with information about the leakage sign on CT in ICH.
Investigation of suspected SAH
The Investigation of subarachnoid haemorrhage page has been updated, particularly regarding the role of LP.
CSF findings in children
The Lumbar puncture page has been updated with additional information about normal CSF findings in neonates and older children.
CSF pressure assessment
The Lumbar puncture page has been updated with additional information about CSF pressure assessment.
CSF pressure measurement
The Lumbar puncture page has been updated with additional information about CSF pressure measurement.
Difficult LP
The Lumbar puncture page has been updated with a new segment on the difficult LP.
Lumbar puncture technique
The Lumbar puncture page has been updated, including an expanded section on the technique of performing an LP.
Lumbar puncture contraindications
The Lumbar puncture page has been updated, including an expanded section on the contraindications to LP.
Indications for IV aciclovir – correction
The Encephalitis page has been updated with a correction to the indications for IV aciclovir segment. Indications include a CSF WCC > 10 in immunocompetent patients or WCC > 5 in immunosuppressed patients, not < 10 and < 5 as previously stated.
Classification of seizures
The Seizures page has been updated with an updated classification of seizure types.
Nystagmus in peripheral causes of vertigo
The Vertigo page has been updated with some additional information about nystagmus from peripheral causes.
Cerebellar stroke
Some additional information about cerebellar stroke has been added to the Stroke syndromes page.
Trigeminal neuralgia
The Secondary headaches page has been updated with additional information about the epidemiology and clinical features of trigeminal neuralgia.
Anosmia
The Assessment of olfactory function page has been updated with additional information about the classification and causes of anosmia.
MRI image of lateral pontine stroke
The Stroke syndromes page has been updated with an MRI image of a lateral pontine stroke.
MRI image of mid brain infarction
The Abnormal eye movements page has been updated with an MRI image of midbrain infarction.
Lateral pontine stroke MRI
The Abnormal eye movements page has been updated with an MRI image of a lateral pontine stroke causing INO
Figure of medial longitudinal fasciculus anatomy
The Abnormal eye movements page has been updated with a figure demonstrating the anatomy of the MLF
Types of internuclear ophthalmoplegia
The Abnormal eye movements page has been updated with additional information about the types of INO