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Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy masquerading as cerebellar infarction
We report the case of a patient who present a stroke unit with symptoms that were consistent initially with a posterior circulation stroke. Prior chemotherapy with Rituximab, for a lymphoma, had predisposed the patient to infection with the JC virus. Physicians need to be aware of the condition, and patients need to aware of these risks of chemotherapy.
Source: Age and Ageing - June 21, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Willott, R. H., Sunman, W., Munshi, S. K. Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research

Association of cancer and Alzheimer's disease risk in a national cohort of veterans
Discussion Survivors of some cancers have a lower risk of AD but not other age-related conditions, arguing that lower AD diagnosis is not simply due to bias. Cancer treatment may be associated with decreased risk of AD.
Source: Alzheimer's and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association - July 13, 2017 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research