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Prevalence and predictors of post-stroke cognitive impairment among stroke survivors in Uganda
BACKGROUND: Little is known about the characteristics and determinants of post-stroke cognitive impairment in residents of low- and middle-income countries. …
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Cerebrovascular reactivity after functional activation of the Brain using Photic Stimulation in Migraine and Tension Type Headache: a transcranial doppler Ultrasonography Study
BACKGROUND: Previous studies in headache patients measured the cerebrovascular reactivity (CVR) in response to photic stimulation but they have yielded …
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Seizure control during pregnancy and postpartum period in women with epilepsy: an Egyptian prospective study
BACKGROUND: Proper seizure control during pregnancy and postpartum is essential to optimize the outcome of women with epilepsy (WWE). The …
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Predictors of severity and outcome of multiple sclerosis relapses
BACKGROUND: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease of the central nervous system (CNS). The most common type of MS …
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Determinants of post-stroke depression among stroke survivors at University of Gondar Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: a case-control study
BACKGROUND: Stroke is one of the most common causes of disability among adults. Post-stroke depression (PSD) is a frequent neuropsychiatric …
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Clinical profiles, comorbidities, and treatment outcomes of stroke in the medical ward of Dessie comprehensive specialized hospital, Northeast Ethiopia; a retrospective study
BACKGROUND: Undoubtedly, stroke is expanding as a global public health issue. Stroke-related deaths are attributable to modifiable risk factors. A …
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The potential impact of insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome on migraine headache characteristics
BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES: Studying comorbidities with migraine aids in a better understanding of its pathophysiology and potential therapeutic targets. This …
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Predictors of recurrence of chronic subdural haematoma in a cohort study of patients presenting in a sub-Saharan African teaching hospital
BACKGROUND: Chronic subdural haematoma (CSDH) is a common neurological condition affecting the elderly with decreased quality of life. Recurrence leads …
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Public and outpatients’ awareness of calling emergency medical services immediately by acute stroke in an upper middle-income country: a cross-sectional questionnaire study in greater Gaborone, Botswana
OBJECTIVES: In this cross-sectional study from Botswana, we investigated awareness of calling emergency medical services (EMS) and seeking immediate medical …
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Kynurenine and oxidative stress in children having learning disorder with and without attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: possible role and involvement
BACKGROUND: The etiological and pathophysiological factors of learning disorder (LD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are currently not well …
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Stroke in young adults, stroke types and risk factors: a case control study
BACKGROUND: Stroke is the second leading cause of death above the age of 60 years, and the fifth leading cause …
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Novel copy number variation of COLQ gene in a Moroccan patient with congenital myasthenic syndrome: a case report and review of the literature
BACKGROUND: Congenital myasthenic syndromes (CMSs) are rare genetic diseases due to abnormalities of the neuromuscular junction leading to permanent or …
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Characteristics of people with epilepsy in three Eastern African countries – a pooled analysis
BACKGROUND: Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders worldwide. Yet, its treatment gap is large in some areas …
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Adherence to anti-seizure medications and associated factors among children with epilepsy at tertiary Hospital in Southwest Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: Childhood epilepsy causes a tremendous burden for the child, the family, society as well as the healthcare system. Adherence …
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Birth prevalence of neural tube defects in eastern Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BACKGROUND: Neural tube defects (NTDs) are associated with high rates of neonatal mortality and morbidity worldwide. The promotion of folic …
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The diagnostic dilemma of idiopathic intracranial hypertension in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukemia: COVID-19 or cytosine arabinoside?
BACKGROUND: Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a rare neurological condition among children. Its manifestations vary from mild headaches to loss of …
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The potential impact of nutritional intake on symptoms severity in patients with comorbid migraine and irritable bowel syndrome
BACKGROUND: Specific dietary recommendations for migraine patients with comorbid irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are lacking. This work aimed to study …
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Female sexual dysfunction in newly diagnosed egyptian patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder
BACKGROUND: Few research works have explored female sexual dysfunction (FSD) in patients with Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) which remains …
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Quality of acute ischemic stroke care at a tertiary Hospital in Ghana
BACKGROUND: Information on the quality of acute ischemic stroke care provided in lower-to-middle income countries is limited. OBJECTIVE: This study …
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Burden and correlates of cognitive impairment among hypertensive patients in Tanzania: a cross-sectional study
BACKGROUND: The evolution of cognitive impairment of vascular origin is increasingly becoming a prominent health threat particularly in this era …