Publications by authors named "Nawfal M Sheaheed"
Objective: In Iraq, a lack of evidence-based management protocols for diagnosing, treating, and managing multiple sclerosis (MS) poses risks of suboptimal outcomes and clinical practice variability and potential harm to the patients. This study aimed to develop consensus recommendations regarding the diagnosis and management of MS in Iraq, specifically focusing on treatment-naïve patients, suboptimal responders, and women of childbearing age during preconception, pregnancy planning, and lactation.
Unlabelled: A survey was conducted to collect feedback from a panel of ten key opinion leaders (KOLs), who evaluated and discussed the statements to determine agreement levels.
Article Synopsis
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is frequently diagnosed in women of childbearing age, prompting concerns about how treatment and pregnancy can be managed effectively.
- In 2020, the FDA approved updates for interferon beta (IFN ß), suggesting potential safety for its use during pregnancy, a change that experts in Iraq believe warrants a review of treatment guidelines.
- The expert panel concluded that certain DMTs, like interferon and Glatiramer acetate, can be safely continued during pregnancy, advising early family planning discussions and encouraging patients to consider treatment options during this time.
Objectives: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive demyelinating and degenerative disease of the CNS, which is highly variable geographically. The objectives are to establish comprehensive nationwide MS epidemiological data and compare it with similar studies conducted in regional and international communities. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first nationwide comprehensive epidemiological study conducted in Iraq.
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