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Exploring the experience of multiple sclerosis patients in Turkey: Insights from a national survey Open
Objective: To evaluate sociodemographic profile, clinical characteristics, disability and treatment status of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients in Turkey with respect to patient perspectives and expectations. Methods: A total of 2,176 MS pa…
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…
View article: Cognition as a parameter in monitoring the effect of multiple sclerosis relapse treatment: A prospective controlled study
Cognition as a parameter in monitoring the effect of multiple sclerosis relapse treatment: A prospective controlled study Open
In this study, it was detected which cognitive domains were affected after relapse treatment and cognitive changes in pwMS during relapse and remission periods compared to the healthy controls. All three BICAMS test scores significantly in…
Association of mRNA versus inactivated Covid-19 vaccine responses with smoking in Multiple Sclerosis Open
Ocrelizumab and fingolimod have lower antibody levels than PwMS w/o T or other DMTs in both mRNA and inactivated vaccine groups. Smoking decreases antibody levels in the mRNA vaccine group, while it has no effect in the inactivated vaccine…
View article: Clinical and Demographic Characteristics of 508 Multiple Sclerosis Patients Using Fingolimod (Vintor) Treatment (Two-Year Efficacy and Reliability Data)
Clinical and Demographic Characteristics of 508 Multiple Sclerosis Patients Using Fingolimod (Vintor) Treatment (Two-Year Efficacy and Reliability Data) Open
The observed results regarding efficacy and safety were similar to clinical trial data in the literature and real life data in terms of the first equivalent with fingolimod active ingredient.
The Socioeconomic and Psychological Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on People with Multiple Sclerosis in Turkey Open
Our data showed that the COVID-19 pandemic strongly affected the working lives of pwMS. Also, the pandemic changed the attitudes of patients and neurologists. Therefore, the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on disease approach, p…
Relationship between thrombophilia status and short-term outcome in young adults with ischemic stroke Open
Purpose: Ischemic stroke is a serious health condition in patients with young adults. This study aims to determine thrombophilia polymorphisms in young patients with ischemic stroke and associations with other risk factors. Materials and M…
Neuropathic Extremity Pain in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis: Preventive and Personalized Approach Open
Background Neuropathic extremity pain is a disabling symptom in patients with multiple sclerosis. The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence of neuropathic extremity pain among patients with multiple sclerosis and to assess its ef…
The Relationship Between Transthoracic Echocardiography Findings, Localization of Stroke, and Risk Factors in Patients With Ischemic Stroke Open
Objective: Ischemic stroke is one of the common neurological pathology. Identifying the risk factors and treating cardiac pathologies play an important role in preventing ischemic stroke stroke. In this study, we aimed to examine the relat…
Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness Correlates with Serum and Cerebrospinal Fluid Neurofilament and Nitrotyrosine Levels and is Associated with Current Disability in Multiple Sclerosis Open
The current study demonstrated that both pRNFL and s/CSF NfH are reliable and quantitative biomarkers that correlate with current disease course and cross-sectional measure of disability in patients with MS.
A Rare Presentation of Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension Open
A 55-year-old man presented with coma induced by spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH). In magnetic resonance imaging, sagging and restricted diffusion in the splenium of the corpus callosum, diffuse pachymeningeal enhancement, and bi…
Invasive Therapies in Multiple Sclerosis Open
Multiple sclerosis is a progressive disease despite so many recent therapy agents. Many symptoms can be seen that can affect the quality of daily life, such as spasticity, urinary incontinence, sensory disturbances, and tremor. These compl…