[HTML][HTML] Accuracy of seizure semiology obtained from first-time seizure witnesses

…, AI Aldraihem, F Al-Hussain, BN Aljafen - BMC neurology, 2018 - Springer
Background Little is known of how accurately a first-time seizure witness can provide
reliable details of a semiology. Our goal was to determine how accurately first-time seizure …

[HTML][HTML] Normative and equated data of the original and basic versions of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment among community dwelling Saudi Arabians

…, I Nafisah, WA Alkeridy, BN Aljafen… - Behavioural …, 2021 - hindawi.com
… Walid Alkeridy and Bandar N. Aljafen were involved in the revision and editing of the manuscript.
Ibrahim Nafisah involved in the statistically analysis and revision of manuscript. Nada …

Prevalence and biopsychosocial factors associated with treatment adherence among people with epilepsy in a tertiary care hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

…, RK Alnahdi, SB Almotairi, BN Aljafen… - Neurosciences …, 2022 - nsj.org.sa
Objectives: To identify the magnitude of treatment adherence among people with epilepsy (PWE)
and the impact of sociodemographic, medical and psychosocial factors on treatment …

Insular epilepsy, an under-recognized seizure semiology: A review for general neurologist

BN Aljafen - Neurosciences Journal, 2020 - nsj.org.sa
Understanding seizure semiology is one of the most important and crucial steps in diagnosing
a seizure disorder. Insular epilepsy may mimic other focal seizure semiologies, leading to …

[HTML][HTML] Practice patterns and barriers for intravenous thrombolysis: a survey of neurologists in Saudi Arabia

…, MF Edrees, AR Abuzinadah, BN Aljafen… - Neurology Research …, 2018 - hindawi.com
Only a small fraction of patients with acute ischemic stroke receive intravenous thrombolysis
(IVT). We sought to assess barriers and practice patterns in using IVT for acute ischemic …

Culturally influenced performance on tasks of line bisection and symbol cancellation in Arabs

…, FA Almohideb, LS Aljomah, BN Aljafen… - Applied …, 2019 - Taylor & Francis
Abstract The objective of this study was to administer line bisection (LB) and symbol
cancellation (SC) tasks on a sample of healthy Arabs in Saudi Arabia, to determine if normative …

The conventional tuning fork as a quantitative tool for vibration threshold

…, NA Alfurayh, SN Almweisheer, BN Aljafen… - Muscle & …, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction: This study was undertaken to describe a method for quantifying vibration when
using a conventional tuning fork (CTF) in comparison to a Rydel‐Seiffer tuning fork (RSTF) …

Epilepsy monitoring units in Saudi Arabia:: Where do we stand compared to developed countries?

BN Aljafen, SM Alfayez, MH Alanazy, N Alazwary… - Neurosciences …, 2018 - nsj.org.sa
Objectives: To descriptively assess Epilepsy Monitoring Units (EMUs) and the provided
services in Saudi Arabia and compare them based on the geographic region. Methods: In this …

Evaluating the prevalence and risk factors for depression in patients with temporal lobe epilepsy with hippocampal sclerosis: A cross-sectional multicenter study

BN Aljafen, R Alneseyan, T Muayqil, MO Alkhateeb… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2024 - Elsevier
Background Epilepsy frequently accompanies Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Notably,
people with temporal lobe epilepsy and hippocampal sclerosis may face an increased …

Current Practice and Safety Measures in Epilepsy Monitoring Units in The Gulf Cooperation Council Countries: A Cross-Sectional Study

BN Aljafen, RA Alneseyan, MH Bahr, TA Muayqil… - Epilepsy Research, 2024 - Elsevier
Background An increasing number of Epilepsy Monitoring Units (EMU) display various
practices and safety protocols. EMU settings should meet clear, standardized safety protocols to …