İpek Türk
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: The Impact of Higher Disease Activity on Sleep Quality in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
The Impact of Higher Disease Activity on Sleep Quality in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Open
Aim: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that affects joints and surrounding tissues, significantly reducing the quality of life of individuals. This study aims to evaluate RA patients’ sleep quality and reveal the relations…
View article: Immunonutritional Biomarkers in Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome Disease Activity: CALLY Index and HALP Score
Immunonutritional Biomarkers in Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome Disease Activity: CALLY Index and HALP Score Open
Background/Aims: Primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS) is an autoimmune disease that can affect several systems. The purpose of this study was to examine the connection between primary Sjögren’s disease activity and the CRP-albumin-lymphocyte i…
View article: Evaluation of the type D personality and its association with cardiovascular risk and disease-related parameters in patients with systemic sclerosis
Evaluation of the type D personality and its association with cardiovascular risk and disease-related parameters in patients with systemic sclerosis Open
Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the type D personality, social inhibition, and negative affectivity and their association with cardiovascular risk and disease-related parameters in patients with systemic sclerosis. Mate…
View article: The Relationship Between the Monocyte-to-High-Density Lipoprotein-Cholesterol Ratio and Disease Activity in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis
The Relationship Between the Monocyte-to-High-Density Lipoprotein-Cholesterol Ratio and Disease Activity in Patients with Psoriatic Arthritis Open
Background: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to analyze the monocyte-tohigh-density lipoprotein ratio (MHR) as an inflammatory marker in patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and healthy controls (HCs), as well as to determine t…
View article: Cardio-Rheumatology
Cardio-Rheumatology Open
-
View article: PULMONARY ARTERY WALL THICKNESS AND SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS: INFLUENCE OF INFLAMMATION ON VASCULAR CHANGES
PULMONARY ARTERY WALL THICKNESS AND SYSTEMIC SCLEROSIS: INFLUENCE OF INFLAMMATION ON VASCULAR CHANGES Open
PAWT is elevated in SSc patients compared to healthy controls. This may be associated with underlying vascular and fibrotic changes in SSc. Furthermore, the strong correlation between PAWT and echocardiographic markers of PAH suggests that…
View article: Investigation of the Frequency of CRP Gene Polymorphism in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Associations with CRP Level and Clinical Involvements of the Disease
Investigation of the Frequency of CRP Gene Polymorphism in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Associations with CRP Level and Clinical Involvements of the Disease Open
Introduction The aim of this study was to compare the frequency of rs1205, rs1130864 and rs1800947 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the C-reactive protein (CRP) gene in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients and healthy controls. In a…
View article: Assessment of pulmonary artery wall thickness by transthoracic echocardiography in Behçet’s disease
Assessment of pulmonary artery wall thickness by transthoracic echocardiography in Behçet’s disease Open
Objectives Vascular inflammation is a key feature of Behçet’s disease (BD), with studies showing increased vein wall thickness. The pulmonary artery, sharing structural features with veins, is of particular importance in BD. This study aim…
View article: Increased fear of falling in primary Sjögren’s syndrome: kinesiophobia, impaired balance and poor sleep quality as triggering factors
Increased fear of falling in primary Sjögren’s syndrome: kinesiophobia, impaired balance and poor sleep quality as triggering factors Open
The aim of this study was to explore the link between fear of falling and factors that may contribute to falls in patients with primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS). Our study included a total of 67 patients with pSS, aged between 18 and 65. T…
View article: Sleep microstructure in patients with systemic sclerosis: A cyclic alternating pattern analysis study
Sleep microstructure in patients with systemic sclerosis: A cyclic alternating pattern analysis study Open
Summary The cyclic alternating pattern (CAP) is a cyclic variation of sleep electroencephalogram activity within non‐rapid eye movement (non‐REM) sleep and increased CAP is the marker of sleep instability. The present study aimed to examin…
View article: Screening for Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Patients with Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Insights and Implications
Screening for Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Patients with Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Insights and Implications Open
Background/Objectives: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a monogenic dyslipidemia that leads to early cardiovascular events. Subclinical atherosclerosis refers to the formation of atheromatous plaques in arterial beds before any clinic…
View article: Diastolic dysfunction in Behçet's disease and its relationship with clinical manifestations of the disease: A case-control study
Diastolic dysfunction in Behçet's disease and its relationship with clinical manifestations of the disease: A case-control study Open
Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate the frequency of diastolic dysfunction (DD) in patients with Behçet's disease (BD) and its relationship with clinical manifestations. Patients and methods: Seventy patients (35 females, 35 males; mea…
View article: Screening for Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Patients with Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Insights and Implications
Screening for Subclinical Atherosclerosis in Patients with Familial Hypercholesterolemia: Insights and Implications Open
Background/Objectives: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is a monogenic dyslipidemia that leads to early cardiovascular events. Subclinical atherosclerosis refers to the formation of atheromatous plaques in arterial territories before any…
View article: Clinical Utility of Molecular Diagnostics in Children with Respiratory Infections
Clinical Utility of Molecular Diagnostics in Children with Respiratory Infections Open
Objective: Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTI) are among the major causes of mortality in children worldwide. Our study aimed to determine viral agents in children under five years of age who were followed up with acute LRTI. Methods…
View article: Clinical, histopathological features and malignancy frequency of patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathy
Clinical, histopathological features and malignancy frequency of patients with idiopathic inflammatory myopathy Open
Purpose: Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy (IIM) group diseases are strongly linked to cancer. This study aims to describe the clinical and histopathological features of IIM patients diagnosed in our clinic, evaluate the frequency and subty…
View article: Sleep Disturbance in Systemic Sclerosis and the Associations Between Sleep and Pulmonary Hypertension: A Pilot Study
Sleep Disturbance in Systemic Sclerosis and the Associations Between Sleep and Pulmonary Hypertension: A Pilot Study Open
Objective: Major differences in sleep architecture are observed in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). The aim of this study was to investigate the sleep pattern and frequency of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in patients with SSc, and …
View article: Are monocyte-to-HDL and C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratios useful for the diagnosis and follow-up of Takayasu arteritis?
Are monocyte-to-HDL and C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratios useful for the diagnosis and follow-up of Takayasu arteritis? Open
C-reactive protein/albumin ratio and red blood cell distribution width can be used in the diagnosis of Takayasu arteritis, and C-reactive protein/albumin ratio, red blood cell distribution width, and monocyte/HDL ratio measurements can be …
View article: The Diagnostic profile and clinical course of patients with rheumatic diseases in the medical intensive care unit
The Diagnostic profile and clinical course of patients with rheumatic diseases in the medical intensive care unit Open
Significant predictors of mortality in patients with rheumatic diseases may include ARF, septic shock, the need for IMV, and high BUN and low PLR levels.
View article: Evaluation of anemia in rheumatoid arthritis patients and the effect of biological therapy on anemia of chronic disease
Evaluation of anemia in rheumatoid arthritis patients and the effect of biological therapy on anemia of chronic disease Open
Objective. The aim of the study was to evaluate the frequency of anemia in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), observe the change of anemia with biological disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (bDMARDs) treatment and examine factors…
View article: Infections and causative microorganisms in patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis
Infections and causative microorganisms in patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis Open
Purpose: The aim of this study was to detect infections requiring hospitalization in patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV). Materials and Methods: This is a single-center, retrospective study conducted in Turkish patients with AAV…
View article: Evaluation of the relationship between blood cell markers and inflammation, disease activity, and general health status in ankylosing spondylitis
Evaluation of the relationship between blood cell markers and inflammation, disease activity, and general health status in ankylosing spondylitis Open
Systemic immune inflammation index, systemic inflammation response index, and systemic inflammation aggregate index can be used to indicate systemic inflammatory burden in ankylosing spondylitis patients. However, these indexes are not eff…
View article: DETERMINING THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE, AWARENESS, AND PERCEPTION OF TELEMEDICINE IN PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION PHYSICIANS
DETERMINING THE LEVEL OF KNOWLEDGE, AWARENESS, AND PERCEPTION OF TELEMEDICINE IN PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION PHYSICIANS Open
Introduction/ objective: Telemedicine applications are becoming increasingly common. Our aim in this study was to measure the knowledge, awareness and perception levels of physiatrists on this subject. Methods: This study was planned as a …
View article: Is neuropathic pain an overlooked symptom in axial spondyloarthritis?
Is neuropathic pain an overlooked symptom in axial spondyloarthritis? Open
Purpose: Axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) is a chronic inflammatory rheumatologic disease. Pain is the most common symptom affecting quality of life in axSpA patients. It has been showed that pain is not always correlated with inflammation …
View article: Relationship Between Inflammation Parameters Which Are Obtained From Blood Count And Knee Osteophytes
Relationship Between Inflammation Parameters Which Are Obtained From Blood Count And Knee Osteophytes Open
Objective:Osteoarthritis is no longer considered a degenerative disease. The presence of underlying low-grade inflammation has been well demonstrated. Although osteophytes are used to determining the radiological stage, the development mec…
View article: The effect of a home-based orofacial exercise program on oral aperture of patients with systemic sclerosis: A single-blind prospective randomized controlled trial
The effect of a home-based orofacial exercise program on oral aperture of patients with systemic sclerosis: A single-blind prospective randomized controlled trial Open
Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the effect of a home-based orofacial exercise program on the oral aperture (OA) of systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients. Patients and methods: This single-blind prospective randomized controlled study p…
View article: Sacroiliitis Detected by Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis
Sacroiliitis Detected by Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis Open
Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings of sacroiliac joints in a selected group of patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). Patients and methods: This retrospective study included 30 patients (…
View article: Correlations Between Clinical Features and Mouth Opening in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis
Correlations Between Clinical Features and Mouth Opening in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis Open
Objectives: This study aims to investigate the correlations between clinical features and mouth opening in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). Patients and methods: Eighty patients with SSc (13 males, 67 females; mean age 53.39±11.65 y…
View article: Quality of life and associated factors in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients
Quality of life and associated factors in hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis patients Open
Purpose: This study aimed to examine the quality of life (QOL) in hemodialysis (HD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. Additionally, associations between QOL and clinical and demographic factors were investigated.Materials and Methods:…