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View article: (010) Mitochondrial Transplantation Improves Spermiogram and Histopathologic Results in a Torsion/Detorsion Model in Rats
(010) Mitochondrial Transplantation Improves Spermiogram and Histopathologic Results in a Torsion/Detorsion Model in Rats Open
Introduction Testicular torsion is the condition that the testicle twists around the spermatic cord, preventing arterial and venous blood flow, resulting with ischemia and necrosis. Objective In this study, we aimed to evaluate mitochondri…
(001) The Potential Ameliorative Effect of the Sodium-Glucose Co-transporter (SGLT-2) Inhibitor Dapagliflozin on Erectile Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetic Rats Open
Introduction Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic, metabolic disease that results in microvascular and macrovascular complications. Sodium-Glucose Co-Transporter inhibitors (SGLT2i) block the main glucose transporter SGLT2 on the l…
Frailty and peripheral neuropathy in hemodialysis patients: clinical and electrophysiological correlations Open
Frailty and peripheral neuropathy demonstrate a strong, independent association in hemodialysis patients that persists after controlling for major confounders. This relationship exists regardless of diabetes status, suggesting peripheral n…
Does the Frequency and Etiology of Status Epilepticus Change During the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic? Open
Objective: There are limited data regarding the development of status epilepticus (SE) in epilepsy patients during the Severe acute respiratory syndrome-Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. In Turkey, no study has investigated the frequenc…
View article: Clinical, Demographic, and Radiological Characteristics of Patients Demonstrating Antibodies Against Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein
Clinical, Demographic, and Radiological Characteristics of Patients Demonstrating Antibodies Against Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Open
Background: Optic neuritis, myelitis, and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) have been associated with antibodies against myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-immunoglobulin G (anti-MOG-IgG). Furthermore, patients with radiologi…
Frequency of Covid-19 Infection and The Disease Profile in Patients Followed with Multiple Sclerosis Open
Objective: For a long time immunomodulatory / immunosuppressive drugs have been used to slow the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). These treatments are known to suppress the immune system and create susceptibility to infections. In o…
Coexistence of restless legs syndrome and multiple sclerosis aggravates anxiety and depression Open
Background: Among the comorbidities that accompany multiple sclerosis (MS), restless legs syndrome (RLS) is one of the most common. Anxiety and depression are common psychological comorbidities that impact the quality of life of patients w…
Coexistence of restless legs syndrome and multiple sclerosis aggravates anxiety and depression Open
Background: Among the comorbidities that accompany multiple sclerosis (MS), restless legs syndrome (RLS) is one of the most common. Anxiety and depression are common psychological comorbidities that impact the quality of life of patients w…
Polyneuropathy In Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients Open
Aim: Hypoxemia due to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is thought to cause peripheral nerve damage. A case-control study was conducted to test the accuracy of this phenomenon. Material and Methods: The patient group consisted of 45 patients w…
PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL ABUSE IN THE ELDERLY POPULATION IN MANISA, TURKEY Open
This study investigated physical and financial abuse in an elderly population of age 65 and older, residing in two different settlement regions (rural and urban) of Manisa Province. The population of this cross-sectional study was 3163 eld…
Neuropathic Pain Frequency in Neurology Outpatients: A Multicenter Study Open
In our cohort, the neuropathic pain severity was moderate and the frequency was lower than the literature. Although there are many guidelines, high proportion of patients were being treated by ineffective dosages or irrational treatments.
Investigation of Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies in patients with multiple sclerosis Open
Background: Lyme is a disease that is non-compulsory in our country and whose seroprevalence data is less studied. Aims and Objective: Recent studies have shown that bacterial and viral infections are risk factor for various neurodegenerat…
Investigation of Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies in patients with multiple sclerosis Open
Background: Lyme is a disease that is non-compulsory in our country and whose seroprevalence data is less studied. Aims and Objective: Recent studies have shown that bacterial and viral infections are risk factor for various neurodegenerat…
Hemoglobin A1c-related histologic characteristics of symptomatic carotid plaques Open
Increased HbA1c values seem to contribute to plaque instability through the formation of a thin fibrous cup. Thus, of the carotid artery plaque parameters including fibrous cup thickness, plaque rupture, lipid core, inflammation, intraplaq…
Does Psychodrama Affect Perceived Stress, Anxiety-Depression Scores and Saliva Cortisol in Patients with Depression? Open
This results is important as it shows the biological aspect of clinical improvement. Further studies would provide us with better understanding of the effects of psychodrama group psychotherapy on depressive mood and biological projections…
Cerebrospinal Fluid Dynamics in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: The Role of Phase-Contrast MRI in the Differential Diagnosis of Active and Chronic Disease Open
This study indicated that CSF flow is affected in MS patients, contrary to the hypothesis that CCSVI-induced CSF flow decreases in MS patients. These findings may be explained by atrophy-dependent ventricular dilatation, which may occur at…
Analysis of Vitamin D Receptor Polymorphisms in Patients with Familial Multiple Sclerosis Open
Although our findings suggest association between VDR Taq I polymorphism and the familial MS, additional studies are needed to establish detailed relationships.
Two New Cases and the Review Of Chronic Lymphocytic Inflammation with Pontine Perivascular Enhancement Responsive to Steroids (CLIPPERS) Syndrome with Long-Term Follow-Up Open
Chronic lymphocytic inflammation with pontine perivascular enhancement responsive to steroids (CLIPPERS) is an inflammatory disorder of the central nervous system. The pathophysiology of CLIPPERS is unknown. The disease has characteristic …
Differences Between General Neurologists and Multiple Sclerosis Specialists in the Management of Multiple Sclerosis Patients: A National Survey Open
Our study revealed important discrepancies between the management patterns of GNs and MSSs in MS patients. These findings suggest the need for a national education program for GNs on MSSs.
A Rare Presentation of Cranial Polyneuropathy Without Rash Caused by Varicella Zoster Virus Open
VZV infection should be kept in mind during the differential diagnosis of polyneuritis cranialis; it is important to note that VZV re-activation may occur without rash.
Severe major depression: a case of neurobrucellosis Open
Neurobrucellosis (NB) is a rare complication seen in 2-7% of brucellosis cases. Nervous system involvement can cause many neurological and psychiatric disorders and symptoms such as encephalitis, meningoencephalitis, myelitis/myelopathy, s…