Association of Estrogen Receptor-α and Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Gene Polymorphisms with Ischemic Stroke in an Egyptian Population: A Pilot Study.

Stroke is the second leading cause of death and a major contributor to disability worldwide, with the highest prevalence in developing countries. Ischemic stroke (IS) is a complex disease resulting from genetic and environmental interactions. The present work is a pilot study exploring the association of estrogen receptor-α (ESR1) and aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) SNPs with IS in a small Egyptian population of IS patients.

Electrophysiological Evaluation and Clinical Implication of Martin-Gruber Anastomosis in Healthy Subjects.

The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of Martin-Gruber Anastomosis (MGA) in healthy Egyptian subjects, and to discuss the available literature regarding MGA subtypes and their clinical implications. An electrophysiological study was conducted in both forearms of 140 healthy subjects. This included the ulnar and median nerves.

Central post-stroke pain: predictors and relationship with magnetic resonance imaging and somatosensory evoked potentials.

Background: Central post-stroke pain (CPSP) is an under-recognized complication of stroke although it can lead to deterioration in quality of life and impairment in activities of daily living. Its estimated prevalence varies between 18.6 and 49%.