Publications by authors named "Fred Schon"

Article Synopsis
  • A study over 18 months introduced a hyperacute neurology team at a district hospital, featuring a senior nurse coordinator, consultant-led service, and support from acute epilepsy nurses and neurophysiology.
  • The model resulted in a significant increase in patient volume and faster treatment times, with many patients being treated in the acute medical unit rather than general wards.
  • Notably, there was a decrease in length of stay and readmission rates for epilepsy patients, who made up 30% of referrals, and the service's operating costs were found to be modest.
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A 60-year-old Nigerian man, who had lived in Europe for 30 years but had returned home frequently, presented with right frontalis muscle weakness and right ulnar nerve palsy, without skin lesions. Neurophysiology showed a generalised neuropathy with demyelinating features. Blood tests were positive for HIV, with a normal CD4 count.

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Patients with isolated unilateral pupil-sparing third or isolated fourth or sixth nerve palsies over 50 years are often diagnosed with "microvascular extraocular palsies". This condition and its management provoke divergent opinions. We review the literature and describe the incidence, pathology, clinical presentation, yield of imaging, and management.

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The adequate supervision of trainee doctors seeing ward referrals is critical to the quality of patient care and medical training. This survey assessed the level and nature of supervision of trainees in neurology and comparable specialities. 123 neurology specialty registrars from nine deaneries across the UK and 81 dermatology, rheumatology and infectious disease specialty registrars from the London deanery completed the survey.

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