Publications by authors named "Sana Hamidi"
Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic, progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by cognitive decline, memory loss, and impaired reasoning. It is the leading cause of dementia in older adults, marked by the pathological accumulation of amyloid-beta plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. These pathological changes lead to widespread neuronal damage, significantly impacting daily functioning and quality of life.
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- Meningitis and meningoencephalitis are rare but serious inflammatory conditions that have been reported following COVID-19 vaccinations, yet there's limited systematic review on these cases.
- A thorough search of research databases led to the inclusion of 27 studies with 31 patients, highlighting symptoms like headaches and fever, with a significant number showing positive meningeal signs.
- The majority of imaging and cerebrospinal fluid tests suggested aseptic meningitis, with around 80.6% of patients fully recovering, indicating a need for further research to clarify the relationship between these conditions and COVID-19 vaccinations.
Background: Melatonin is a neurohormone secreted predominantly by the pineal gland that is demonstrated to be associated with the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS). This research desires to evaluate the tolerability and beneficial effects of exogenous melatonin supplementations in patients with MS.
Methods: This study was executed following the PRISMA 2020 statement.