Objective We aimed to investigate the location and size of ischemic stroke lesions that were frequently overlooked by diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI). Materials Methods retrospectively reviewed medical records 162 patients who had symptoms suggesting stroke. National Institutes Health Stroke Scale Modified Rankin scores, lesion size, magnetic resonance (MRI) findings, delay between onset initial MRI (MRI latency), vascular distribution analyzed in with false-negative DWI findings. Results...

Objectives/Hypothesis To investigate the blood levels of TNF‐α, IL‐10, and IL‐12 in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss patients, change these cytokine after treatment. Study Design Prospective clinical trial. Methods Twenty‐three patients with 20 healthy people were selected as study control groups. Blood samples for taken before treatment 6 weeks The group was given combined including dexamethasone, heparin, pentoxifyline, vitamin B1, B6 10 days, divided into two groups:...

We investigate the relationship between sarcopenia components and depression in geriatric outpatients, considering effects of potential confounding factors.Adults ≥60 years age were selected from outpatient clinics. Muscle strength was assessed using handgrip (HGS) measured a hydraulic hand dynamometer chair stand test (CSST). Physical performance evaluated by usual gait speed (UGS), nutritional status, frailty screened mini-nutritional assessment (MNA) questionnaire FRAIL scale. Depression...

Abstract Background Emotions expressed on the face play a key role in social cognition and communication by providing inner emotional experiences. This study aimed to evaluate facial emotion identification discrimination empathy abilities patients with MS whether it is related cognitive dysfunction. Methods One hundred twenty relapsing–remitting age- sex-matched 120 healthy controls were enrolled study. All subjects evaluated Facial Emotion Identification Test (FEIT), Discrimination (FEIDT),...

Numerous vaccination studies are conducted to protect against COVID-19 infection, and preclinical clinical still ongoing worldwide. During this extraordinary period, the necessity perform vaccine immunization programs together has emerged. Vaccine Adverse Effects (VAEs) need be documented quickly. We aimed determine VAEs compare frequency of between groups according sociodemographic characteristics after inactivated (CoronaVac) was administered healthcare workers (HCWs) in Turkey.An online...

Neurologic adverse effects of triazole antifungal compounds used for the treatment systemic and deep mycoses are relatively rare. The most common presentation is involvement peripheral nervous system, usually presenting with subjective symptoms such as paresthesia, dysesthesia, or numbness. Among these compounds, fluconazole has more frequent neurological reactions.A 54-year-old man was admitted numbness weakness in his both feet, which gradually worsened resulted difficulty ambulation over...

A 27-year-old male was presented with a decrease in vision the left eye. Best-corrected visual acuity 10/10 right eye and counting fingers at 2 m On fundus examination, optic disc oedematous there wide yellowish, well-defined placoid lesion between temporal vascular arcades mild vitreous inflammation. However, small yellowish detected inferior region of macula He diagnosed posterior chorioretinopathy (PPC), papillitis, neurosyphilis after performing fluorescein angiography, autofluorescence...

In this prospective case control study, relationship of detailed cerebellar volumetric data and cognition in patients with multiple sclerosis considering falling status using 3 D MRI network analysis were evaluated. Participants consist 106 adults relapsing-remitting sclerosis. Scores Montreal cognitive assessment test, symbol digit modality Test, nine-hole peg berg balance scale timed up go 25-foot walk test worse faller group than non (p < 0.05 for all tests). There was no significant...

This study aimed to validate the Turkish version of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms Dementia Knowledge Scale (BPSD-T) among caregivers. The goal was assess scale's psychometric properties, ensuring it accurately measures caregivers' knowledge dementia-related behavioral psychological symptoms in a context. In this cross-sectional study, data were collected from 212 caregivers providing home-based care dementia patients across Turkey. Participants completed 12-item (BPSD) questionnaire...

Background: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tubes are a well-established, effective, and relatively safe technique for long term feeding of patients. However, gastrocolocutaneous fistula is major complication PEG. Case presentation: An 82-year-old woman with cerebral severe infarction underwent uneventful PEG tube placement enteral feeding. A few months later transient diarrhea developed within minutes after each Another was placed surgically the then also excised. The...

To measure the cranial volume differences from 15 different parts in follow-up of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) patients and correlate them with clinical parameters.Forty-seven RRMS were included study. Patients grouped into two categories; low Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) (< 3; group 1), moderate-high EDSS (≥ 2). evaluated Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA), Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT), Fatigue Severity (FSS), calculated...

This study aimed to investigate the clinical data of patients with acute ischemic stroke who received low-dose intravenous (IV) thrombolytic therapy (0.9 mg/kg; maximum 50 mg) for various reasons, compare obtained results those standard-dose therapy, and discuss them in light literature.Patients IV within 4.5 h symptom onset between January 2015 June 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients divided into group max. max 90 according dose, after which demographic analyzed.A total 109...

Purpose: This study aims to determine the prevalence and severity of restless legs syndrome (RLS) in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) its association spinal cord lesions, fatigue, quality life, sleep disturbance. Methods: We recruited 222 consecutive MS admitted outpatient clinic. Beck’s Depression Inventory (BDI), Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), Epworth Sleepiness (ESS), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Life-54 (MSQoL-54) questionnaire scores all were measured. Initial cervical...

Introduction: In this study, we aimed to determine the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients with pressure ulcers who received home health care in Kutahya city investigate relationship between factors related nutrition ulcer grades. Methods: This study is designed as a retrospective cross-sectional. The files 500 were registered at services unit Health Sciences University Training Research Hospital December 2016 May 2017 reviewed retrospectively. Of these, sixty-three included...

To examine the effect of adiponectin administration on acute brain injury in an experimental model cerebral ischemia/ reperfusion (I/R) rats.The study animals were divided into following four groups: group I, sham (did not undergo surgical intervention and did receive drugs); II, I/R (received intervention, but III (I/Radiponectin) (the was used, treated with 5 mg/kg peritoneally 30 minutes after ischemia); IV (I/R-tirofiban)( 0.5 tirofiban ischemia).Tumor necrosis factor-? (TNF-?)...

SARS-CoV-2, quickly spread and became a threat to public health. The majority of the people are affected psychologically, socially, economically by pandemic. We aimed investigate level anxiety fear about coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) related factors in patients with chronic neurological evaluated who have been followed up at our outpatient clinic before Demographical data, information social media use, change hospital admission during pandemic status patients' or family members' whether...

Horner's syndrome is one of the rare complications after anterior approach intervertebral disc herniation surgery. Here, we described a 35-year-old male patient with accompanied by brachial plexus injury at upper trunk level and vertebral artery occlusion ipsilateral cervical discectomy prosthesis operation. We are not aware similar case these this operation in literature. After six-month follow-up period patient's slightly improved he partially gained right extremity muscle strength.

Amaç: Psikiyatri ve nöroloji merkezi sinir sistemine ait işlev bozukluklarıyla ilgilenmeleri nedeniyle ilgili hastalıklara yönelik ortak yaklaşım gerekmektedir. Bu araştırmada bir eğitim hastanesinin kliniğinde yatarak tedavi gören hastalara istenen psikiyatri konsültasyonlarının özellikleri, psikiyatrik hastalıkların tanı benzerlik oranları hekimi ile arasındaki uyumunun araştırılması amaçlanmıştır. Gereç Yöntem: Ocak 2017-Temmuz 2019 tarihleri arasında tüm konsültasyonları geriye dönük...

Background/Aim: It is controversial whether intravenous recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (IV r-tPA) treatment outcomes in cardioembolic strokes differ from other types of strokes. This study aims to investigate the clinical data patients with and large-vessel atherosclerosis who received IV r-tPA compare discuss results according literature. Methods: The were admitted within first 4.5 hours following onset symptoms, diagnosed acute ischemic stroke Neurology clinic Kütahya Evliya...