Publications by authors named "I Kurultak"
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- The study investigates the prognostic factors for C3 glomerulopathy (C3G), focusing on the total chronicity score (TCS) derived from a new histological index (C3G-HI).
- 74 patients from 20 medical centers were analyzed to determine factors affecting kidney health outcomes, with a particular emphasis on hemoglobin levels and their correlation with patient survival and kidney function.
- Results indicated that low hemoglobin levels were linked to worse outcomes in C3G patients, and a TCS of 4 or higher correlated with significantly lower kidney survival rates over three years.
Background: We evaluated the efficacy of different immunosuppressive regimens in patients with primary membranous nephropathy in a large national cohort.
Methods: In this registry study, 558 patients from 47 centers who were treated with at least one immunosuppressive agent and had adequate follow-up data were included. Primary outcome was defined as complete (CR) or partial remission (PR).
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- The study looks at primary FSGS (pFSGS) in Turkey and compares it to trends in other countries, noting that pFSGS cases are rising in the USA but not in Europe or Asia.
- Researchers used data from Turkish patients with confirmed pFSGS, finding that many are men around 40 years old, with most experiencing nephrotic syndrome as the main symptom.
- Key findings show that many patients have specific kidney issues, with differences between males and females in blood pressure and kidney function, while overall cases of pFSGS remain stable in Turkey.
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder caused by multiple factors, lacking clear biomarkers. Diagnosing ASD still relies on behavioural and developmental signs and usually requires lengthy observation periods, all of which are demanding for both clinicians and parents. Although many studies have revealed valuable knowledge in this field, no clearly defined, practical, and widely acceptable diagnostic tool exists.
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