The clinical course of multiple sclerosis patients in Hong Kong.

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) has a low prevalence in Hong Kong.

Objective: To reassess MS prevalence in Hong Kong and to examine associated risk factors for relapsing-remitting type MS patients to reach Kurtzke's Extended Disability Status Scale (EDSS) of 6.0, i.

Ciprofloxacin-induced palatal tremor.

We describe an 84-year-old man with an unusual clinical presentation of palatal tremor in association with ciprofloxacin treatment. The patient had rhythmical movements not only of the soft palate but also of the face and trunk. Complete resolution of the symptoms occurred 2 days after discontinuation of ciprofloxacin and administration of sodium valproate.