Sensitivity of Ultrasound in Detection of Neuropathic Changes in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients.

The text focuses on several neurological studies conducted at Ain Shams University, including investigations into visual memory impairment in pediatric idiopathic epilepsy, the use of rituximab in neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), ultrasound sensitivity in detecting neuropathic changes in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, and the relationship between blood glucose response and relapse recovery in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS). The epilepsy study identified significant correlations between visual memory dysfunction and factors such as age, illness duration, and IQ using the Benton visual retention test. The NMOSD study reported effective B-cell depletion with rituximab and clinical improvements without serious adverse events. The CKD study demonstrated that nerve ultrasound is a useful diagnostic tool for detecting peripheral neuropathy in pre-dialysis patients by measuring nerve cross-sectional area. The MS study found that hyperglycemia following intravenous methylprednisolone treatment may predict poorer motor and cognitive recovery, with age and disease duration also linked to cognitive decline.