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Background
Although the pathogenesis of idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is still poorly understood, the contribution of inflammatory mechanisms has been proposed in its pathophysiology.
Objective
This study aimed to measure serum tumor necrosis factor‐α (TNF‐α) levels in patients with IIH and to examine its relationship with clinical and ophthalmological parameters and cerebrospinal...
Background Transorbital sonography (TOS) has emerged as a promising assessment tool of the optic nerve and orbital arterial supply in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. Objective To evaluate optic nerve diameter (OND), optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD), and orbital hemodynamics using TOS in MS patients. Methods Forty MS patients and 28 matched healthy controls were included. Thirty-three eyes...
Background Disturbance of balance and falls are commonly observed in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Objectives The aim of this study is to assess the postural balance in patients with MS by using clinical and instrumental methods and to specify the most direction of balance instability among MS patients using Biodex stability system (BSS). Methods Fifty ambulatory individuals with MS [42...
Background Cognitive impairment after stroke is common and can cause disability with major impacts on quality of life and independence. Transcranial direct current stimulation may represent a promising tool for reconstitution of cognitive functions in stroke patients. Objectives This study aimed to investigate the effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on cognitive functions in stroke...
Background An association between antiepileptic drugs, low bone mineral density (BMD), fractures, and abnormalities in bone metabolism has been suggested for a longer period, although conclusive evidence has not been reported. Methods Thirty epileptic patients and 30 matched healthy subjects participated in the study. Measurements of serum levels of calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, parathormone,...
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