Publications by authors named "J Baharin"
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- Diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) is being evaluated as a first-line neuroimaging method for detecting acute ischemic stroke, but its reliability for identifying intracranial hemorrhage compared to CT and susceptibility-weighted imaging (SWI) is not fully established.
- A study analyzed 31 patients who underwent MRI for acute stroke, with two radiologists comparing DWI results against CT and SWI to assess hemorrhage detection.
- Findings showed that DWI accurately identified hyperacute bleeds, demonstrating high sensitivity and specificity, along with strong agreement between observers, suggesting DWI is a reliable tool for detecting intracranial hemorrhage.
Background: There is a growing body of evidence that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) or COVID-19 infection is associated with the development of autoimmune diseases. A recent systematic review reported that the new-onset autoimmune disorders during or after COVID-19 infection included inflammatory myopathies such as immune-mediated necrotizing myopathies.
Case Presentation: We described a 60-year-old man diagnosed with COVID-19 infection and later presented with a two-week history of myalgia, progressive limb weakness, and dysphagia.
Background And Aims: The corononavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic resulted in modifications in the workflow and redistribution of human resources, causing challenges in setting up of an acute stroke service. We would like to share our preliminary outcome amid this pandemic, to determine if the implementation of COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) affected the delivery of our hyperacute stroke service.
Methods: We retrospectively analyzed one-year data from our stroke registry that began with the establishment of our hyperacute stroke service at Universiti Putra Malaysia Teaching Hospital from April 2020 until May 2021.
Myotonia congenita (MC) is a rare neuromuscular disease caused by mutations within the gene encoding skeletal muscle chloride channels. MC is characterized by delayed muscle relaxation during contraction, resulting in muscle stiffness. There is a lack of MC case reports and data on the prevalence among Malaysians.
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- - The study aimed to assess if high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) over the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex can effectively prevent migraines by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing trials.
- - Results indicated that rTMS significantly decreased the amount of acute medication needed and reduced functional disability for migraine sufferers, though it didn't show clear benefits for headache days or pain intensity.
- - The researchers concluded that while rTMS shows promise in migraine management, further studies are necessary to confirm these findings and solidify its efficacy as a treatment option.