Publications by authors named "F Guelru Erdogan"
Stability of SARS-CoV-2 antibody in serum under various usage and storage conditions.
J Infect Dev Ctries
September 2024
Introduction: We investigated the effect of two preanalytical variables, temperature change and freezing-thawing of serum samples, on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) IgG levels.
Methodology: Serum samples were collected from patients who had coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prior to vaccination. Six serum samples were included, two each with high positivity (HP), low positivity (LP), and a level of close-to-detection limit (CDL) for SARS-CoV-2 IgG.
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- Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is a serious complication in COVID-19 patients, with a study showing it occurred in 2.31% of hospitalized patients, primarily affecting older individuals with existing health issues.
- The study analyzed 693 COVID-19 patients from April 2020 to February 2021, revealing that many AIS cases arose within the first 24 hours, led by total anterior circulation infarction and cardioembolic causes.
- Patients with AIS had a higher prevalence of hypertension and heart disease, with a significant mortality rate, highlighting the need for awareness and monitoring for stroke risks in COVID-19 cases, particularly in older adults.
Purpose: Phenotypic methods have been proposed for the detection of carbapenemase production. These tests can have slower turnaround times. With the sensitivity-based algorithm described by Gill et al.
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- A study involving 188 patients assessed the impact of nail disorders on quality of life, using various psychological and health surveys to gather data on clinical factors.* -
- Findings revealed that factors like age, duration of nail disease, and pain significantly correlate with lower quality of life in patients suffering from these disorders.* -
- The research emphasizes the need for consistent management of nail disorders and highlights the importance of emotional and social support throughout the treatment process.*