Background: Acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS) is a common infection of the paranasal sinuses that can lead to complications such as orbital and intracranial extension. The abducens nerve course is adjacent to the sphenoid sinus. Diplopia is rarely the initial presentation of sphenoid sinus pathology.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory disease of the central nervous system (CNS) characterized by demyelination, axonal degeneration, and cognitive impairment. It also has an important impact on the quality of life of patients and their family members. We sought to determine if transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a valid instrument for determining disease progression activity in patients with MS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Colorectal cancer is the third most common malignancy in Saudi Arabia. The best therapeutic regimen for colorectal cancer is a matter of ongoing debate and data on its treatment in Saudi Arabia are limited.
Purpose: The objective of this study was to explore the predictors of survival and to compare the risk of mortality among colorectal cancer patients treated with different therapeutic modalities.