Stiripentol safety profile and efficacy in cases of SCN1A-related Dravet syndrome, multi-center experience, Saudi Arabia

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | Neuroscience

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Stiripentol (STP) in individuals with Dravet syndrome resulting from SCN1A gene mutation Methods: A retrospective study with a descriptive focus was carried out in 2023, involving 44 patients diagnosed with...

Factors affecting rehabilitation participation in patients with spinal cord injury

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | Neuroscience

Objectives: To investigate the factors affecting participation in rehabilitation in patients with spinal cord injury. Methods: Our prospective clinical follow-up study included 87 patients with spinal cord injuries who were hospitalized in a tertiary Physical Therapy...

The prevalence of work-related burnout among neurosurgeons in Saudi Arabia: A multicenter cross-sectional study

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | Neuroscience

Objectives: To evaluate the prevalence of work-related burnout among neurosurgeons at multiple neurosurgical centers in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken involving neurosurgeons in Saudi Arabia. From June 2023, to...

Detection of venous angiomas on susceptibility enhanced magnetic resonance imaging in patients with seizures

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | Neuroscience

Objectives: To evaluate the use of susceptibility-enhanced sequence with conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain for identification of venous angiomas in epilepsy work up. Methods: A record-based study was performed retrospectively in Radiology...

Association of sarcopenic obesity with cognitive dysfunction: A systematic review and meta-analysis

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | Neuroscience

Objectives: To evaluate the association between sarcopenic obesity and cognitive dysfunction. Changes in human body composition may be linked to the development of cognitive dysfunction. Sarcopenic obesity, characterized by excessive fat accumulation and reduced...

Migraine management in Saudi Arabia: An expert consensus

by Clinical Neuropsychologist | Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | Neuroscience

Objective: To establish expert consensus on the preventive treatment of migraine in Saudi Arabia, with a focus on the use of calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibodies (CGRP mAbs), in light of the latest international guidelines and local clinical practice....