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Case Report: Eight-and-a-Half Syndrome from Pontine Infarction in 71-Year-Old Man

Jun 24, 2026

A case report describes eight-and-a-half syndrome in a 71-year-old man with hypertension and ischemic heart disease who presented with acute neurological deficits. MRI revealed an acute pontine infarction causing the characteristic triad of horizontal gaze palsy, internuclear ophthalmoplegia, and facial weakness.

Hormone Therapy After Age 65 Linked to Increased Cancer and Stroke Risk

Mar 19, 2026

A study of over 83,000 women found that initiating hormone therapy after age 65 significantly increases risks for cancer and cerebrovascular events, reinforcing current guidelines that discourage starting systemic hormone therapy after age 60.