The plasma microRNA levels and their relationship with the general health and functional status in female patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify the plasma level of micro-ribonucleic acid (microRNA) expressions and the relationship between plasma microRNA levels with the general health and functional status in female patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS).

Patients And Methods: Thirty-five female patients (mean age: 42.0±11.

Serum RDW and MPV in Ankylosing Spondylitis: Can they show the disease activity?

Objective: To determine RDW and MPV levels in Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) and to investigate their relations with disease activity.

Materials And Methods: 133 patients with AS (male: 80, female: 53) and age-sex matched 133 controls (male: 79, female: 54) were enrolled. Demographic data, disease activity scores, Complete Blood Count (CBC), Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) levels were recorded.