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Nov 8, 2024 | link.springer.com | Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa

AbstractStudies directly comparing the effectiveness of different biologics over long observation periods are lacking. As many treatment guidelines are formulated based on drug class, there is a particular need to compare drug classes rather than specific biologic agents.

Aug 19, 2024 | archives-pmr.org | Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa

Keywords Total knee arthroplasty physical therapy exercise range of motion WOMAC List of abbreviations TKA (Total knee arthroplasty) OA (Osteoarthritis) ROM (Range of Motion) CPM (Continuous Passive Motion) NPRS (Numeric Pain Rating Scale) WOMAC (The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index) 5-TSST (The Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test) CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) 10-MWT (10-Meter Walking Test) MCID (Minimal Clinical Important Difference) Get full...

May 22, 2024 | virologyj.biomedcentral.com | Duke Kunshan |Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa

ReferencesCrandell RA, Maurer FD. Isolation of a feline virus associated with intranuclear inclusion bodies. Proc Soc Exp Biol Med. 1958;97:487–90. CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar  Maggs DJ, Clarke HE. Relative sensitivity of polymerase chain reaction assays used for detection of feline herpesvirus type 1 DNA in clinical samples and commercial vaccines. Am J Vet Res. 2005;66:1550–5. CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar  Cavalheiro JB, Echeverria JT, Ramos CAN, Babo-Terra VJ.

May 22, 2024 | academic.oup.com | Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa

Still’s disease is a rare autoinflammatory disorder characterized by systemic inflammation, fever, rash, and arthritis. The term “Still’s disease” covers the pediatric subtype systemic Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (sJIA) and adult-onset Still’s disease (AOSD), which affects adults. Biological drugs, including anti-interleukin-1 agents anakinra, canakinumab, rilonacept, and the interleukin-6 antagonist tocilizumab, are used in the management of Still’s disease.

May 8, 2024 | link.springer.com | Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa

AbstractCancer stem cells (CSCs) are a subpopulation of cancer cells that are believed to be responsible for tumor initiation, progression, metastasis, and resistance to conventional therapies.