Publications & Research

The latest scientific research and studies published by academy members.

Intracerebral Hemorrhage in COVID-19: A Case Series Study · 2026-10-25 Vascular Neurology & Stroke

Intracerebral Hemorrhage in COVID-19: A Case Series Study

Summary of the Research in English Background and Objective: COVID-19 may affect multiple organ systems, including the nervous system. Thi…

Authors: Naqa’a Abbas Ali Al-Zubaidi, Hasan Azeez Al-Hamadani 

Neurosciences · 2026-10-24 Vascular Neurology & Stroke

Assessment of nitrosative oxidative stress in patients with middle cerebral artery occlusion

This study evaluates the levels of nitrosative and oxidative stress biomarkers in patients experiencing acute ischemic stroke due to middle…

Authors: Marwan S. Al-Nimer, Akram M. Al-Mahdawi, Riyadh A. Sakeni

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal · 2026-10-24 Vascular Neurology & Stroke

Stroke Related Pneumonia Incidence and Possible Risk Factors

This study investigates the incidence rate and potential risk factors associated with Stroke-Related Pneumonia (SRP) among hospitalized str…

Authors: Akram Al-Mahdawi, Ahmad M. Jaffer, Kassim M. Sultan

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal · 2026-10-24 Neuroinfectious Diseases

The Value of Polymerase Chain Reaction in the Diagnosis of Tuberculous Meningitis in a Sample of Iraqi Patients

This study evaluates the diagnostic value of the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technique in detecting tuberculous meningitis (TBM) among …

Authors: Akram M. Al-Mahdawi , Kareem M. Al-Tameemi, Ehsan S. Al-Obeidy , Laith Ahmed

The Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal · 2026-10-24 Vascular Neurology & Stroke

The Duration of Symptoms in Transient Ischemic Attacks

The study investigated the duration of symptoms in transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). It included 32 patients diagnosed with TIA. The aim w…

Authors: Nawfal M. Sheaheed , Akram M. Almahdawi

Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery · 2026-10-17 Clinical Neurology

Split limb phenomenon in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: electrophysiologic study

This electrophysiological study investigated the split-limb phenomenon in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), comparing 24 patients with A…

Authors: Dhay Mohammed Ali Abdul-wahab, Akram Al-Mahdawi

Heliyon · 2026-10-17 Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis

Expert Opinion on the Pharmacological Management of Multiple Sclerosis in Women of Childbearing Age in Iraq

on the pharmacological management of multiple sclerosis in women of childbearing age in Iraq. It focuses on family planning, pregnancy, bre…

Authors: Hayder K. Hassoun, Akram Almahdawi, Sarwer Jamal Al-Bajalan, Nawfal M. Sheaheed, Mohammad A.S. Kamil, Samer Mohammed Saeed Ridha, Mazin M.H. Al-Owath, Muataz Fairooz Abd, Basim Al-Khammasi, Zaki Noah Hasan, Anmar Oday Hatem, Murad Al-Naqshbandi, Peter Rieckmann

Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders · 2026-10-17 Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis

Consensus Recommendations for Diagnosis and Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis: 2023 revision of The MENACTRIMS Guidelines

This publication presents updated consensus recommendations from the Middle East North Africa Committee for Treatment and Research in Multi…

Authors: B Yamout 1 , M Al-Jumah 2 , M A Sahraian 3 , Y Almalik 4 , J Al Khaburi 5 , N Shalaby 6 , S Aljarallah 7 , S Bohlega 8 , M Dahdaleh 9 , A Almahdawi 10 , S J Khoury 11 , S Koussa 12 , E Slassi 13 , S Daoudi 14 , H Aref 15 , S Mrabet 16 , M Zeineddine 17 , M Zakaria 18 , J Inshasi 19 , R Gouider 16 , R Alroughani 20

Current Medical Research and Opinion · 2026-10-17 Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis

Iraqi experts consensus on the management of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis in adults

Published in 2024, this paper presents expert consensus recommendations aimed at standardizing the diagnosis and management of relapsing-re…

Authors: Hassoun HK Hamoodi، Anmar Hatem، Akram Al-Mahdawi، Sarwer Jamal Al-Bajalan، Ali Karim، Sarmad Abdulrasool Al-Mashta، Saif Mohammed Tawfeeq، Majeed Salih Hamad، Nawfal Sheaheed، Samer Mohammed Ridha، Murad Al-Naqshbandi، Hasan Azeez Al-Hamadani.

PLOS ONE · 2026-10-14 Vascular Neurology & Stroke

Stroke services in MENA: What is there and what is needed

This study assessed stroke care services across 16 countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Although thrombolysis and m…

Authors: Hany Aref, Nevine El Nahas, Suhail Abdulla Alrukn, Maria Khan, Selma Kesraoui, Firas Alnidawi, Elyar Sadeghi Hokmabadi, Mehdi Farhoudi, Muataz Fairooz, Waleed Batayha, Athari Salmeen, Husen Abdulrahman, Mohammed Faouzi Belahsen, Amal M. Al Hashmi, Naveed Akhtar, Mohammed Al-Johani, Osheik Abu’Asha Seidi, Anas Jouhar, Chokri Mhiri, Ahmed Elbassiouny, Hossam Shokri , Tamer Roushdy

Australian Journal of Rural Health · 2026-10-14 Vascular Neurology & Stroke

Bridging the Distance for Ischaemic Stroke Treatment in Regional Australia: A Retrospective Cohort Study

This retrospective cohort study examined 305 patients with acute ischemic stroke in regional Australia, highlighting significant challenges…

Authors: S. Caldwell, B. Griffin, R. Navarro, M. Crowe, F. Alnidawi, and E. Forster

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