Background: Intraorbital wooden foreign bodies (IOWFBs) constitute a relatively rare ocular trauma. Clinically, it can be difficult to diagnose them due to their wide variety of clinical manifestations. In addition, radiologic diagnosis of IOWFBs is always uncertain and challenging since their low density and low intensity on initial images are identical to air and fat.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by relapses of inflammation and demyelination primarily affecting the optic nerve and the spinal cord. C5 complement inhibition is an effective therapeutic approach in the treatment of NMOSD. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, we aimed to determine the role of C5 inhibitors in the treatment of patients with seropositive anti-aquaporin-4 antibody (AQP4+IgG) NMOSD.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Stroke is a significant global cause of mortality and long-term disability, potentially influenced by infections that heighten systemic inflammation and thrombotic events. The full impact of influenza vaccination on stroke remains uncertain. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the association between influenza immunization and stroke incidence.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a relatively common genetic disorder in Saudi Arabia characterized by the predominance of sickle hemoglobin (HbS). Although multiple supportive care options exist for patients with SCD, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is the only cure available and has become highly successful, with an almost 91% overall survival rate. However, pursuing this procedure is still restrained as a curative treatment option.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: The World Health Organization defined electronic health as "the unified usage of information technology and electronic communications in the health sector." In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, outpatient encounters were largely shifted to virtual clinics due to the crisis caused by COVID-19. This study aimed to evaluate the neurology consultants', specialists', and residents' experience and perception of utilizing virtual services for neurological assessment in Saudi Arabia.
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