Publications by authors named "Damla Karatas"
Article Synopsis
- After the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers began investigating how the virus affects patients with inflammatory conditions, particularly those using anti-TNF therapies which target proinflammatory cytokines like TNF-α.
- A study conducted at Sakarya University examined the frequency and severity of COVID-19 infections among patients with ankylosing spondylitis, comparing those using anti-TNF agents to those who weren't.
- Findings indicated there were no significant differences in COVID-19 infection rates or severity between the two groups, suggesting that anti-TNF therapy may not be a risk factor for severe COVID-19 outcomes.
Case of MOG-IgG-associated disease with ankylosing spondylitis: A rare coexistence.
Turk J Phys Med Rehabil
December 2023
Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein-associated disease (MOGAD) is an inflammatory neurological disease. It progresses with attacks by affecting the optic nerves and spinal cord. Bilateral or recurrent optic neuritis are the most common findings in adult patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe aimed to investigate whether the clinical characteristics, the rate of treatment demand and survival differ between chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients <65 years (y) and ≥65 y. Sixty three (46%) patients were <65 y and 74 (54%) were ≥65 y. 28.
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