Publications by authors named "Zainab Al-Sayegh"
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- The study investigates the impact of neck pain on adults suffering from migraines and tension-type headaches (TTH) using the Neck Disability Index (NDI) and Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS).
- A literature search identified 33 relevant studies, revealing that migraine sufferers had higher average NDI scores (16.2) than TTH patients (13.7), with chronic migraines linked to greater disability.
- The findings suggest that neck pain significantly affects those with migraines more than TTH, although variations in study methods limit how broadly these results can be applied.
Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and schizotypal disorder (SD) both have a heterogenous presentation, with significant overlaps in symptoms and behaviour. Due to elevated recognition and knowledge of ASD worldwide, there is a growing rate of referrals from primary health professionals to specialised units. At all levels of assessment, the differential diagnostic considerations between ASD and SD exert major challenges for clinicians.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in adults is exhibiting an increase in prevalence, and a growing rate of referrals is observed from primary health professionals to specialised units. The heterogeneous clinical presentation and high prevalence of comorbidity seen in ASD challenges the case identification, emphasising the need for screening tools with a high validity and reliability. Previously, satisfactory psychometric properties of the Ritvo Autism Asperger Diagnostic Scale - Revised (RAADS-R) have been demonstrated, and it is a widely used screening tool in Denmark.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and sleep disturbance are reported following whiplash injury. However, the prevalence of these condition varies among studies. In this review, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and sleep disturbance will be referred as psychiatric outcomes.
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- Neck pain is a common issue for patients with migraines, especially in those with chronic migraines, and is often linked to how frequently headaches occur.
- A systematic review found that neck pain was present in 77% of migraine patients compared to only 23% in non-headache controls, indicating a strong association.
- The study highlights a significant prevalence of neck pain in chronic migraine sufferers and suggests that future research should address the variability in study results to better understand this correlation.