Publications by authors named "Mohsen Farjoud-Kouhanjani"
Background: As a debilitating and severe repercussion, the clinical and economic impact of Status epilepticus (SE) has not been thoroughly explored in various regions around the world, especially those with limited resources. Therefore, we aimed to identify the predictors of mortality and healthcare costs associated with SE in one tertiary care center with limited resources.
Methods: This retrospective single-center cohort study, carried out at Namazi Hospital, Shiraz, Iran, included 130 SE cases from March 21, 2021, to March 20, 2022.
Introduction: Takotsubo cardiomyopathy (TCM) features transient left ventricular apical dysfunction or ballooning. The underlying mechanism remains elusive; however, evidence suggests the role of different physical and psychological stressors. We systematically reviewed patients presenting with TCM and autoimmunity to explore the link between the two conditions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The stigma toward epilepsy is a daily challenge for people with epilepsy (PWE) and can influence the well-being and prognosis of these individuals. However, the cultural origins of such stigma have sparsely been examined. In this study, we aimed to investigate the classic Persian literature to gain insight into the historical and cultural beliefs and opinions regarding epilepsy as a determinant in developing stigma towards PWE.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: We investigated the frequency of coexistence of temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) and idiopathic generalized epilepsy (IGE) in a retrospective database study. We also explored the underlying pathomechanisms of the coexistence of TLE and IGE based on the available information, using bioinformatics tools.
Methods: The first phase of the investigation was a retrospective study.
Article Synopsis
- * Conducted as a randomized trial with 70 patients, results showed that both single and repeated MSC infusions improved LVEF, but the repeated infusion yielded a significantly greater improvement at 6 months.
- * The findings suggest that administering a booster dose of WJ-MSCs after an initial treatment can enhance cardiac recovery in patients who suffered an AMI.
Purpose: The current systematic review aimed to investigate whether living under the sea or in space is detrimental for patients with epilepsy (PWE). We hypothesized that living under such conditions may predispose PWE to experience seizure recurrence by altering their brain function in a way that predisposes them to seizures.
Methods: This systematic review is reported according to the recommendations of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement.
Importance: Adolescents and young people have been historically understudied populations, and previous studies indicate that during epidemics, these populations, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), are at high risk of developing mental disturbances.
Objective: To identify the existing evidence regarding the association of mental health with outbreaks of the influenza A (H1N1), Zika, Ebola, and SARS-CoV-2 virus in exposed youth and adolescents in LMICs.
Evidence Review: Across 6 databases (Embase, Cochrane Library, PubMed, PsycINFO, Scopus, and Web of Science), the mental health outcomes of adolescents and youth (aged 10-24 years) associated with 4 major pandemic outbreaks from January 2009 to January 2021 in LMICs were reviewed.
Transient global amnesia (TGA) is a sudden-onset transient memory impairment along with intact neurologic examinations. Even though it is a benign neurologic condition with many differential diagnoses, the incidence rate of TGA is reported to have increased since the onset of the pandemic. Therefore, this systematic scoping review aims to investigate TGA in that context.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To investigate and analyze the available data on the prophylactic effectiveness of cinnarizine in migraine disorder.
Background: Cinnarizine has demonstrated encouraging potential in preventing the attacks of migraine. Therefore, we opted to evaluate whether its sole administration leads to positive outcomes.
Treatment of Child Gratification Disorder.
Iran J Child Neurol
March 2022
Article Synopsis
- Gratification disorder refers to self-stimulatory behaviors that can become habitual and might be misdiagnosed, leading to unnecessary treatments and workups.
- A systematic review of treatment options was conducted by searching multiple databases for relevant studies, ultimately identifying five studies that met specific criteria.
- Findings suggest that behavioral therapy along with medications like escitalopram and aripiprazole may be effective, but more comprehensive trials are needed to confirm these treatments' effectiveness.
Background: Recently, people have recognized the post-acute phase symptoms of the COVID-19. We investigated the long-term symptoms associated with COVID-19, (Long COVID Syndrome), and the risk factors associated with it.
Methods: This was a retrospective observational study.
We investigated the frequency of brain fog in a large cohort of patients with documented coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) who have survived the illness. We also scrutinized the potential risk factors associated with the development of brain fog. Adult patients (18-55 years of age), who were referred to the healthcare facilities anywhere in Fars province from February 19, 2020 to November 20, 2020 were included.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: To identify the prevalence and also the full spectrum of symptoms/complaints of children and adolescents who are suffering from long COVID. Furthermore, we investigated the risk factors of long COVID in children and adolescents.
Methods: All consecutive children and adolescents who were referred to the hospitals anywhere in Fars province, Iran, from 19 February 2020 until 20 November 2020 were included.
Objective: We performed a follow-up study of patients with COVID-19 presenting with seizures.
Methods: All consecutive patients with seizures, who were referred to Namazee Hospital, Shiraz, Iran, with a diagnosis of COVID-19, from 10 August 2020 until 20 October 2020 were included in this longitudinal study. The clinical data were collected by the admitting physician.