Fragmented sleep with delusions of theft, and falls after eye shingles - Case Reports April 2025

<p>Two wide open cases from the latest issue of the journal. Starting with a case from Italy (1:18), of a 63-yo man having a history of behavioural and cognitive problems since retiring. His many changes included low mood, significant weight loss, and problems with sleep and temperature regulation. He had a background of type 2 diabetes. Initial treatment was on a suspicion of Alzheimer's, but there was no clinical improvement. <a href='https://pn.bmj.com/content/25/2/159'>https://pn.bmj.com/content/25/2/159</a> </p> <p>A case from the United States is next (17:36), featuring a 66-yo lady experiencing 10 days of generalised weakness, with episodes of forgetfulness and a series of falls. She had previously been treated for left-sided ophthalmic herpes zoster. Neurological examination showed mild right arm and leg weakness. <a href='https://pn.bmj.com/content/25/2/164'>https://pn.bmj.com/content/25/2/164</a> </p> <p> </p> <p>The case reports discussion is hosted by Prof. Martin Turner¹, ...