Publications by authors named "Nouf A Hamood"
Background: The current annual incidence of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) is 3-4 cases per one million population. CVT manifests itself with varying degrees of clinical presentation that may cause vital or morbid consequences if not treated and managed promptly. Studies have suggested varied levels of CVT public awareness.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction Migraine, a prevalent condition in Saudi Arabia, is linked to various risk factors, including night shifts. Existing literature, mainly outdated, suggests conflicting findings on the relationship between sleep, night shifts, and migraines. Our study aims to investigate the specific association between shift work and migraine attacks among healthcare workers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), addressing a notable research gap.
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- Migraine is common in both genders, but 50-60% of women with migraines experience menstrual headaches, which can range from mild to severe, affecting their daily lives significantly.
- A study in Saudi Arabia found that 18.6% of surveyed women had migraines, with 57.9% of these cases categorized as menstrual migraine (MM), correlating higher BMI with increased MM incidence.
- The findings highlight that menstrual migraines can lead to moderate disability and substantial work absenteeism, emphasizing the need for improved healthcare support for women experiencing these issues.*