Publications by authors named "D D Ocay"
Quantitative sensory testing (QST) is a set of methods for quantifying somatosensory functioning. Limitations of laboratory-based QST (LQST) include high cost, complexity in training, lack of portability, and time requirements for testing. Translating QST to a home setting could facilitate future research and clinical care.
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- The article explores the use of qualitative and quantitative sensory testing (QQST) to better understand neuropathic pain by merging personal experiences with measurable data.
- It highlights the importance of identifying signs of sensory abnormalities and standardizing how data is collected to optimize this testing approach.
- The QQST method is presented as a key part of the Sensory Evaluation Network, which aims to bring together global experts to improve sensory evaluation techniques.
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- Researchers utilized bibliometric methods to analyze the growth and funding trends in brain research papers from 1991 to 2020, revealing a significant increase in publications, especially from China.
- The study assessed the relative and absolute contributions of different countries to brain research and identified variations in specialization patterns based on funding sources.
- Overall, the findings offer valuable insights into the evolution of brain research, laying the groundwork for future investigations in the field.
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- Erythromelalgia is characterized by severe burning pain and redness in the hands and feet, which is relieved by cold and worsens with heat; this study examined 42 pediatric cases to better understand the condition.* -
- The majority of patients were female, with an average onset age of 12 years, and many had to consult multiple specialists before receiving a diagnosis; cooling methods helped alleviate symptoms, but no specific medication consistently worked.* -
- This research represents one of the largest pediatric studies on erythromelalgia, with findings that align with previous case studies, and efforts are being made to create a registry for further investigation.*
Axial rotation and pain are associated with facet joint osteoarthritis in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.
Osteoarthritis Cartilage
August 2023
Objective: Facet joints are crucial for spinal stability but develop premature osteoarthritis in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Here, we evaluated the association between facet joint cartilage and subchondral bone homeostasis, perceived back pain and 3-dimensional spinal deformity to better understand the role of facet joint degeneration in AIS progression and pain.
Method: The osteoarthritic state of cartilage and bone of AIS facet joint surgical samples were characterized using histological OARSI scoring, visual morphological grading and μCT analysis, respectively.