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Short Term Outcomes Of The Use Of High Dose Intravenous Methylprednisolone For Acute Optic Neuritis In A Central Anatolian Population, Yasemi̇n Özdamar, Gölge Acaroğlu, Bayazit İlhan, Seyhan S. Özkan, Kuddusi̇ Teberi̇k
Short Term Outcomes Of The Use Of High Dose Intravenous Methylprednisolone For Acute Optic Neuritis In A Central Anatolian Population, Yasemi̇n Özdamar, Gölge Acaroğlu, Bayazit İlhan, Seyhan S. Özkan, Kuddusi̇ Teberi̇k
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: To describe the clinical characteristics and outcome of optic neuritis (ON) cases treated with high dose intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) in a tertiary referral clinic in Ankara, Turkey. Materials and methods: Consecutive patients in the past 5 years with acute isolated ON, who were treated with IVMP and had a follow-up of at least 3 months, were reviewed. Symptoms and findings, results of brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), etiologies, visual outcomes, and side effects of the treatment were evaluated. Results: Etiological causes could be elicited in 57 (85.1%) of 67 patients; the most common of which was multiple sclerosis (MS). …
Risk Factors For Depression In Multiple Sclerosis Patients, Funda Kaplan, Mehmet Hami̇t Boztaş, Canan Yücesan, Yasemi̇n Genç, Nezi̇h Yücemen, Nermi̇n Mutluer
Risk Factors For Depression In Multiple Sclerosis Patients, Funda Kaplan, Mehmet Hami̇t Boztaş, Canan Yücesan, Yasemi̇n Genç, Nezi̇h Yücemen, Nermi̇n Mutluer
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: A search of the English language literature found only one study that reported there was no relationship between depression and functional systems impairment based on Kurtzke's functional systems score in MS patients. The present cross-sectional study was planned to test that result. Materials and Methods: The study included 37 relapsing-remitting MS patients (25 female, 12 male) with an Expanded Disability Status Scale score Keywords: Multiple sclerosis, depression, cerebellum