Publications by authors named "Mohammed Aheta Sham"
Neuromyelitis optica (NMO or Devic's syndrome) is a rare demyelinating disease of the CNS that predominantly affects the spinal cord and optic nerves and shares many clinical and radiological features with multiple sclerosis (MS). The association of NMO with autoimmune thyroiditis has been reported very rarely. Early differentiation between NMO and MS is very important because they have different natural courses and treatment regimens.
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- Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is an acute autoimmune condition affecting the nerves, with better outcomes linked to early detection and treatment; a study analyzed data from 1,166 patients to understand its clinical and epidemiological profile.
- Around 35% of the patients are over 50 years old, with a notable seasonal peak in winter; complications observed include facial palsy and notable conduction block in nerve conduction studies.
- The study indicates that both intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) and plasma exchange show similar outcomes, but IVIG, though more expensive, tends to result in shorter hospital stays.