A5009561053- Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
- Spondyloarthritis Studies and Treatments
- Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
- Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
- Bone and Joint Diseases
- Bone health and osteoporosis research
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
- Sarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity Research
- Psoriasis: Treatment and Pathogenesis
- Muscle metabolism and nutrition
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Musculoskeletal synovial abnormalities and treatments
- Oral microbiology and periodontitis research
- Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
- Inflammasome and immune disorders
- Vitamin C and Antioxidants Research
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis
- Intramuscular injections and effects
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
Akdeniz University
2009-2024
Antalya Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
2012-2021
Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi
2012
Ministry of Health
2011
Akdeniz University Hospital
2007
A cross-sectional survey was conducted using face-to-face interviews.To estimate the prevalence of low back pain (LBP) in an urban population Turkey and to determine factors associated with occurrence LBP.Little information exists literature regarding epidemiology LBP developing countries. few data from previous studies suggest that is rather lower countries compared developed countries.A total 100 clusters households (3,215 residents aged 16 years or older) municipality area Antalya...
Objectives: This study aims to estimate the prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and spondyloarthritis (SpA) in Turkey using same telephone questionnaire developed for screening RA SpA France used Serbia Lithuania. Material methods: The was performed two steps. In step I, French translated into Turkish validated through a group 200 patients (80 males, 120 females; mean age 44.0±13.1 years; range 19 75 years) followed up at rheumatology departments University Hospitals Antalya Ankara. II,...
Objectives: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common disease which causes pain, disability and great socioeconomic burden as result. Turkish League Against Rheumatism (TLAR) initiated project to prepare national, "evidence-based recommendations for the management of knee osteoarthritis" supported by expertopinion in order assist physicians who are interested OA their daily clinical practice.
The antimalarials are one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in medical practice, for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis well malaria. They generally well-tolerated and possible side effects synthetic antimalarials, though infrequent, known. Besides familiar adverse reactions, a localized mucocutaneous bluish-grey to black discolouration can sometimes be seen with antimalarial drugs. aim this report was draw attention hyperpigmentation induced by hydroxychloroquine case presentation...
Objectives: Taking new developments in the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and economic conditions our country into account, Turkish League Against Rheumatism (TLAR) aimed to develop national treatment recommendations for RA; thus, they consulted with experts their opinions.
OBJECTIVE: In recent years, neutrophil-lymphocyte rate (NLR) and platelet-lymphocyte (PLR) are reported to be increasing in plenty of rheumatological diseases the latter rates disease activity indicators.In our study, we aimed search for difference NLR PLR before after treatment, their relationship with seasonal differences patients using anti-TNF medication rheumatoid arthritis (RA) ankylosing spondylitis (AS) while.METHOD: Sixty-eight RA 203 AS at least 6 months were included...
Anti-tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha agents promise better disease control for treatment of inflammatory arthritides which are resistant to classical disease-modifying and provide functional outcome. But these not free adverse events. The exact relationship between use anti-TNF drugs development demyelination cannot be established yet. Here we present a case 36-year-old man who developed in the cervical spinal cord while he was being treated with etanercept ankylosing spondylitis.
This study aimed to determine plasma and neutrophil oxidase activities that may contribute vascular inflammation in Behçet's disease (BD) patients. Cyclooxygenase (COX), NADPH myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity was determined neutrophils isolated from BD patients healthy controls. Functional assay of significantly increased patients, both at basal conditions response fMLP stimulation. There a significant increase MPO the group as compared Total COX neutrophils. The total accompanied with...
From the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, School Medicine, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey. Reprints: Dr. Meltem Alkan Melikoglu, MD, E-mail: [email protected].
Polyarthritis and panniculitis can be the presenting manifestations of pancreatitis. Early recognition this triad is critical because high mortality rate from pancreatic disease when diagnosis delayed. Although association seen at any age, its frequency peaks around fifth decade life. We report case rarity morbidity in these patients. (Turk J Rheumatol 2010; 25: 221-4)
BACKGROUND: Vitamin D deficiency is common in postmenopausal women and associated with low vitamin intake, increased age, decreased absorption. Especially at advanced may increase muscle weakness disbalance resulting risk of fracture. OBJECTIVES: This study aims to explore the correlation between 25(OH) D3 levels quadriceps strength women. METHODS: We evaluated bilateral qadriceps isokinetic test. power measurements parathormone, D, Calcium, creatinine, alanine transaminase, alkaline...