Publications by authors named "Ali Rastegar-Kashkouli"
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- * The study included children, young adults, and adults, finding a combined prevalence of P. aeruginosa at 34.3%, with frequency ranging from 5.9% to 76.2% in different studies.
- * The research highlighted that while P. aeruginosa has high resistance rates overall, it was notably less resistant to colistin (0%-13.3%) and ticarcillin (3.9%-24%), suggesting these antibiotics could be more effective for treating infections in CF patients. *
Cerebrovascular events are linked to ankylosing spondylitis. Accelerated atherosclerosis and endothelial dysfunction against a backdrop of inflammation have been widely blamed for the increased cerebrovascular risk in ankylosing spondylitis. The absence of a comprehensive review encouraged us to consider the link between ankylosing spondylitis and cerebrovascular diseases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAutoimmune cerebellar ataxia (ACA) is a condition characterized by progressive ataxia resulting from an immune-mediated attack on cerebellar structures. The presence of anti-Tr/DNER antibodies, strongly associated with Hodgkin lymphoma, has been identified in ACA. However, cases with no underlying malignancy are rare.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose Of Review: The current article aims to provide an overview of new daily persistent headache (NDPH), with a particular emphasis on its pathophysiology, evaluation, and current treatment options.
Recent Findings: NDPH is an uncommon and heterogeneous condition associated with various comorbidities and is of great significance due to its prolonged duration and high severity. Variable causes and clinical aspects of NDPH may reflect differences in its underlying pathophysiological mechanisms, including genetics, environmental triggers, neuroinflammation, and brain changes.