Ability of serum C-reactive protein and white blood cell cout in predicting acute schemic stroke. A short -term follow-up study.

Background: Stroke is one of the leading causes of mortality and long-term morbidity. The aim of the present study was to determine the ability of baseline serum C-reactive protein (CRP) and white blood cell count (WBC) values in predicting the outcome of acute ischemic stroke (AIS).

Methods: This study consisted of patients with first AIS referred to Poursina Hospital, Rasht, Iran.

Prevalence and predictors of depression in Iranian patients with multiple sclerosis: a population-based study.

Depression is a frequent symptom in multiple sclerosis (MS) which has a negative impact on quality of life and cognitive status. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated factors of depression, and status of antidepressant use in Iranian MS patients. One-hundred and sixty patients with definite MS were included.