Publications by authors named "Afaf Shaabi"
Background Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis functional rating scale-revised (ALSFRS-R) has emerged as a clinical prognostic marker for clinical and research purposes in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). However, tools for predicting disease progression are still underdeveloped. The aim of this study was to mathematically model ALS progression to provide a reliable and personalized approach to the prognosis for ALS patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCauses of intracerebral hemorrhage are mostly attributed to vascular anomalies or hypertension. It causes significant morbidity and mortality worldwide. This illustrative case report presents an interesting computed tomography image of hyperacute basal ganglia hemorrhage with intraventricular extension artistically casting the ventricular system.
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- Several medicinal herbs, like bee propolis and fennel seeds, can cause coagulopathy and are easily accessible without professional guidance.
- Patients often don't disclose their use of these herbs to healthcare providers, even when asked directly.
- The combined use of these herbs before surgery led to excessive bleeding in a patient, highlighting the need for awareness of their risks among both patients and physicians.
Epidural abscess is considered one of the most common intracranial infections. We report a pediatric patient with chronic hematopoiesis and thick double periosteal layers who developed an epidural pus collection after epidural hematoma evacuation. This article highlights the importance of detecting complications from epidural hematoma evacuation, including intracranial abscess and pus formation.
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