Prevalence of Pediatric Onset Multiple Sclerosis in Saudi Arabia.

Background: The prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) appears to be increasing worldwide. However, data on the pediatric onset of MS is lacking, particularly in developing countries.

Objective: This study is aimed at reporting the current burden of the pediatric onset of MS in the five regions of Saudi Arabia.

Familial aggregation of multiple sclerosis: Results from the national registry of the disease in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic CNS inflammatory disease commonly affecting young adults. Both genetics and environmental factors have been reported to have a role in pathophysiology of the disease.

Objective: This article aims to report familial nature and aspects of MS in Saudi Arabia.

Practice of symptomatic treatment in the era of evidence-based medicine: report of 2 cases of diagnosis of Sheehan's syndrome delayed till eighth decade.

Sheehan's syndrome, first described in 1937, is characterised by postpartum haemorrhage, pituitary necrosis, lactational failure and hypopitutarism. Presentation is variable and late presentations are not unusual due to partial ischaemic injury of the pituitary and gradual loss of endocrine function. A history of postpartum haemorrhage is usual but in some cases it is not elicited.