Association between human leukocyte antigen-DR and demylinating Guillain-Barre syndrome.

Objective: To find an association between human leukocyte antigen (HLA) class II DRB1, DRB3, DRB4, and DRB5 alleles frequencies in a sample of Iraqi patients with Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) and compare with a healthy control group.

Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study consisting of 30 Iraqi Arab patients with GBS attending the Neurological Department in the Neuroscience Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq between September 2012 and June 2013. The control group comprised 42 apparently healthy volunteers.

Multiple sclerosis in the Levant: a regional consensus statement.

The epidemiology of multiple sclerosis (MS) is rapidly changing in many parts of the world. In a geographic area that was previously associated with low prevalence, recent studies showing high prevalence and fast rising incidence of MS in the Levant countries led us neurologists of this region to meet in a consensus panel, in order to share our latest findings in terms of MS epidemiology and consent on MS management in the Levant. Twelve neurologists and MS experts representing various countries of the Levant (Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Iraq) have met in Beirut on the 17(th) of February 2013, shared their latest epidemiological findings, discussed recent MS aspects in the region, and drafted a consensus on MS management relevant to this geographic area.

Hypertension as a risk factor: is it different in ischemic stroke and acute myocardial infarction comparative cross-sectional study?

Objective. To assess differences in age of onset, hypertension duration, type of drug, treatment compliance, and salt-free diet compliance between patients with stroke and myocardial infarction. Patients and Methods.

Disability and prognosis of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis, is it different in Iraqi patients?

Objective: To assess the prognostic factors of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RR-MS) in Iraqi patients.

Methods: This retrospective study of patients with RR-MS was carried out at the MS Clinic in Baghdad Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq between March 2008 and January 2010. Patients history and extended disability status scale scores were reviewed using the clinic database.

Clinical and radiological study of Iraqi multiple sclerosis patients with childhood onset.

Objective: To study the clinical and radiological characteristics of multiple sclerosis (MS) with onset below 18 years.

Methods: This retrospective study was carried out at the MS Clinic in the Medical City Hospital in Baghdad, Iraq between March 2008 and March 2009. The records of the center were surveyed, and 77 patients with the onset of MS below 18 years were identified.

Association of Chlamydia pneumoniae serology and ischemic stroke.

Background: Stroke is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality throughout the world. Reports about the role of Chlamydia pneumoniae infection in the development of atherosclerosis have been reported in many studies. The aim of the study was to evaluate the association between Chlamydia pneumoniae infection and ischemic stroke.