Publications by authors named "Kasid A Nouri"
Objective: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a disability that affects individuals throughout their lifespan. This study was conducted to evaluate the clinical status of adults with cerebral palsy.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out during the period of February 2001 to June 2002, in Baghdad, Iraq.
Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the pattern of muscle weakness in patients with Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
Methods: In a cross-sectional study, 50 Iraqi patients aged one to 60 years diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome according to Asbury criteria, admitted in 5 Neurological Centers in Baghdad, Iraq between October 1997 and October 1999, were studied for pattern of muscle weakness by clinical evaluation of power using scale from 0-5.
Results: In 80% of patients, muscle weakness started in lower limbs while at presentation 4 limb weakness was the most frequent (96%).