Publications by authors named "E G Kandemir"
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of central sensitization (CS) on pain sensitivity, disease activity, neuropathic symptoms and quality of life (QoL) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Methods: Sixty patients diagnosed with RA according to the American College of Rheumatology and the European League Against Rheumatism (ACR/EULAR) 2010 classification criteria were included in the study. Patient assessment tools included visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, algometer for pain pressure threshold (PPT), disease activity score in 28 joints (DAS-28) for disease activity (DA), central sensitization inventory (CSI) for CS and rheumatoid arthritis QoL questionnaire for QoL.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare parental satisfaction and effectiveness of penile ring block (RB) versus dorsal penile nerve block (DPNB) during circumcision in children, as pain management is crucial for postoperative outcomes.
- Involving 86 patients randomly assigned to each block, the researchers utilized questionnaires to measure parental satisfaction and pain levels post-surgery, finding no significant differences between the two groups overall.
- The conclusion indicated that both RB and DPNB provide similar anesthetic and analgesic outcomes for circumcision, with only a minor significant difference in one satisfaction parameter related to the anesthesia team.
Objective: Our objective was to assess the impact of video-animated information on the anxiety levels of patients undergoing ureteral stent removal under local anesthesia.
Method: The study was designed as a randomized prospective trial. The one group received only verbal and written information before the surgery, while the other group received video-animated information in addition to the written and verbal instructions.
Introduction And Objectives: Persistent scrotal pain after varicocelectomy is stressful for both surgeon and patient. The number of researches focusing on which patient will benefit more from the operation is increasing in the literature. In this prospective study, we aimed to investigate whether the patient's physical activity levels and occupations affect the success of varicocelectomy in terms of pain relief.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have become an indispensable part of clinical practice; however, off-label use of these agents is unknown. We aimed to define the patterns of off-label use of ICIs in a nationwide sample of patients.
Methods: The online database (Reçetem) was retrospectively searched for off-label use cases related to ICIs approved during a 6-month period.