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Occipital nerve blocks are essential in diagnosing and treating headache disorders such as migraine, cervicogenic headache, occipital neuralgia, and cluster headache. In this study, we aimed to investigate the...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory disease of the central nervous system that causes damage to the myelin and axons and is caused by genetic or environmental factors. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS...
The aim of this study was to develop machine learning-based models for predicting acute cerebral infarction (ACI) in patients.
Post-transplantation primary central nervous system lymphoma (PT-PCNSL) is a rare neoplasm that occurs in immunocompromised patients. It can manifest months or years after transplantation, presenting with vari...
Diaphragmatic myoclonus is a rare motor disorder that affects muscle tone. It is characterized by involuntary movements of the abdominal wall and rhythmic, repetitive contractions of the accessory or respirato...
Early nutrition after acute ischemic stroke is crucial. We explored early enteral nutrition for stroke patients and evaluated changes in blood indicators as a predictor of stroke prognosis.
Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) is commonly encountered in clinical practice, causing functional impairment and poor quality of life. As there is limited data from Saudi Arabia, our study aims to explor...
Social support is a multidimensional construct encompassing emotional support as well as pain-focused care and attention, also known as solicitous support. One the one hand, social support is widely believed t...
Motor neuron disease (MND) is a chronic and progressive neurodegenerative disorder with an unknown cause. The development of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is believed to be linked to an immune response. ...
Neurosarcoidosis is a rare entity, usually within the context of systematic sarcoidosis. Isolated neurosarcoidosis and especially a manifestation with pachymeningitis is a notable rarity.
Compared to small vessel occlusion (SVO) patients, branch atheromatous disease (BAD) patients are more likely to develop early neurological deterioration (END). Stroke patients with END have a poor prognosis. ...
The relationship between gut microbiota and vertigo, specifically Benign Paroxysmal Vertigo (BPV) and Vertigo of Central (VC), remains underexplored.
The objective of this study was to establish a predictive model utilizing machine learning techniques to anticipate the likelihood of thrombolysis resistance (TR) in acute ischaemic stroke (AIS) patients under...
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is discussed as a source of embolism for cerebral ischemia in the presence of patent foramen ovale (PFO). However, previous studies reported varying rates of DVT in stroke patients, ...
Endovascular therapy for acute ischemic stroke has been shown to be highly effective in selected patients. However, the ideal criteria for patient selection are still debated. It is well known that collateral ...
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as acquired cerebral damage caused by an external mechanical impact, which has the potential to lead to transient or enduring debilitation. TBI is associated with many f...
Generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) can be managed with acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEis; e.g., pyridostigmine), corticosteroids, other immunosuppressive drugs (e.g., tacrolimus), and their combinations...
To investigate the safety (adverse events [AEs] and post-vaccination multiple sclerosis [MS] activity within 6 weeks), clinical efficacy (protection against coronavirus disease 2019 [COVID-19]), and vaccine-in...
Transforaminal epidural injections (TEI) can alleviate symptoms and help to maintain physical functioning and quality of life in patients with lumbar radicular pain. We aim to develop a prediction model for pa...
Situs inversus (SI) is a rare congenital anomaly in which systemic organs and vessels are positioned in a mirror image of their normal positions. An interesting issue regarding individuals with such a conditio...
This study aimed to evaluate the association between stress hyperglycemia ratio (SHR) and poor functional outcomes at 90 days in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS).
The predictive value of systemic inflammatory response index (SIRI) for stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) risk in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) treated by thrombectomy remains unclear. This study a...
Post-stroke depression (PSD) is closely associated with poor stroke prognosis. However, there are some challenges in identifying and assessing PSD. This study aimed to identify scales for PSD diagnosis, assess...
There is no standardized EEG duration guideline for detecting epileptiform abnormalities in patients, and research on this topic is scarce. This study aims to determine an optimal EEG duration for efficient de...
Central neuropathic pain after foramen magnum decompression (FMD) for Chiari malformation type 1 (CM-1) with syringomyelia can be residual and refractory. Here we present a case of refractory central neuropath...
Hypertrophic pachymeningitis (HP) is a rare disorder marked by thickening of the dura mater due to diverse etiologies. MPO-ANCA-positive HP represents a variant of AAV confined to the central nervous system, d...
Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS) is an extremely rare condition; therefore, to date no clinical studies have been conducted. The Primary Lateral Sclerosis Functional Rating Scale (PLSFRS) was developed in the U...
Angiostrongyliasis cantonensis is a severe yet rare parasitic infection caused by the larvae of Angiostrongylus cantonensis. The primary characteristic feature of this foodborne illness in humans is eosinophilic ...
There has long been clinical disagreement over the resumption of antiplatelet therapy in patients with primary intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). This meta-analysis aimed to systematically evaluate the efficacy an...
Calcification is common in advanced atheromatous plaque, but its clinical significance remains unclear. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of plaque calcification in the moderate-to-severe internal caro...
Glycated albumin (GA) is an indicator of glycemic variability over the past 2–4 weeks and has suitable characteristics for predicting the prognosis of ischemic stroke during the acute phase. This study evaluat...
Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) is characterized by diffuse, multifocal segmental narrowing of cerebral arteries and can result in ischaemic stroke. Causal factors, identified in 60% of ca...
Recognizing the predictors of poor short-term prognosis after first-line immunotherapy in patients with anti-N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor (anti-NMDAR) encephalitis is essential for individualized treatment st...
Parkinson’s disease is incurable, and the rate of progression varies meaning that people face a long future with an unpredictable condition that can significantly influence their quality of life. To date, much...
Acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE) and myocarditis are both acute, life-threatening conditions that can be triggered by COVID-19. We report a case of sequential ANE and myocarditis following a COVID-19 inf...
Fifteen-and-a-Half Syndrome is an uncommon clinical presentation characterized by the coexistence of one-and-a-half syndrome and bilateral facial palsy. In this study, we provide a comprehensive description of...
Despite the frequent diagnostic delays of rare neurologic diseases (RND), it remains difficult to study RNDs and their comorbidities due to their rarity and hence the statistical underpowering. Affecting one t...
Among ambulatory people with incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI), balance deficits are a primary factor limiting participation in walking activities. There is broad recognition that effective interventions ar...
The nutritional status and inflammatory responses of patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) play a vital prognostic role. We investigated the relationship between preoperative prognostic nutri...
An innovative, integrative care model for people with Parkinson (PRIME Parkinson) has gradually been implemented in a selected region of the Netherlands since 2021. A prospective evaluation of this model (PRIM...
Between 2015 and 2019 the Chronic Headache Education and Self-management Study (CHESS) developed and tested a supportive self-management approach that aimed to improve outcomes for people with chronic migraine...
Although elevated heart rate is a risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in healthy people, the association between resting heart rate and major cardiovascular risk in patients after acute isch...
The 5-2-1 criteria was developed to facilitate the identification and referral of patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) inadequately controlled by oral medications. The criterion was not developed to screen p...
The Matters Arising to this article has been published in BMC Neurology 2024 24:189
Stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) considerably burden healthcare systems. This study aimed to identify predictors of developing SAP in acute ischemic stroke patients admitted to the Stroke Unit at Manial Speci...
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common causes of non-traumatic disability in young adults. Typically, doctors diagnose MS between the ages of 20 and 50. This study aims to determine the effect of ed...
John Cunningham virus related granule cell neuronopathy (JCV-GCN) is a rare manifestation of the reactivation of infection of the cerebellar granule cells by the JCV, mostly in immunocompromised individuals. T...
Severe post-vaccination neurological complications are rare. Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) is an immune-mediated polyneuropathy affecting the peripheral nerve roots, which is not wel...
The high prevalence of endogamy, or inbreeding, in northeastern Brazil, is due to historical and cultural factors, with large families living in cities far from the coast and subject to low socioeconomic and i...
We aimed to investigate whether the HALP score was a predictor of survival in patients with Glioblastoma (GBM).
Idiopathic (IF) and nonidiopathic facial (NIF) nerve palsies are the most common forms of peripheral facial nerve palsies. Various risk factors for IF palsies, such as weather, have been explored, but such ass...
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