Publications by authors named "Danya A Aljafari"
Background Coma scales play a critical role in assessing the consciousness level of comatose patients, guiding clinical decisions, and predicting patient outcomes. Although the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) has been the standard for decades, the Full Outline of UnResponsiveness (FOUR) score offers a more comprehensive assessment. In this study, the awareness, knowledge, and utilization of the FOUR scores among healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia were explored.
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- Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is an inflammatory condition of the central nervous system, often triggered by infections or vaccinations, and is characterized by sudden neurological symptoms.
- Approximately 75% of ADEM cases are associated with a febrile event, and it shares similarities with other demyelinating disorders like multiple sclerosis.
- The case of an 80-year-old woman with COVID-19 pneumonia illustrates ADEM development through symptoms like decreased consciousness and seizures, leading to treatment with steroids and plasma exchange, but ultimately resulting in a decline in her condition and death.
Objectives: To identify the knowledge gap and misconceptions about osteoarthritis (OA) and its risk factors among the general population of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, between 11-13 April, 2019. The study was approved by King Abdullah International Medical Research Center.