Publications by authors named "Hanife Baykal Sahin"

Background: Based on studies showing that both chronic low back pain (LBP) and restless legs syndrome (RLS) have similar pathophysiological mechanisms, we aimed to investigate the prevalence of RLS in patients with chronic LBP and to define which demographic and clinical features are prominent in those with LBP accompanied by RLS.

Methods: One hundred and two eligible, volunteer participants with chronic LBP were enrolled in this study. Visual analog scale (VAS), the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, Beck Depression Inventory, and Short Form-36 scales were applied to the patients.

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Objectives: The aim of this study was to define the level of kinesiophobia in cardiac patients, to determine whether there was a positive change in kinesiophobia after an exercise based cardiac rehabilitation (CR), and to define the associated variables with the change in kinesiophobia.

Patients And Methods: Between September 2017 and December 2018, a total of 98 patients (63 males, 35 females; mean age: 58±10.4 years; range, 36 to 78 years) diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD) were included in the study.

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Background: Mean platelet volume (MPV), which is a simple measure of platelet activation, has recently become an interesting topic in cardiovascular research. Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a comprehensive intervention that decreases mortality-morbidity in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Studies on the effects of exercise on platelet activation have yielded conflicting results.

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Background/objective: Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disease affecting the pilosebaceous unit in the skin. Isotretinoin is a synthetic vitamin A derivative regarded as the most effective agent in the treatment of acne. There have recently been increasing reports of adverse effects of isotretinoin on the skeletal system.

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