Publications by authors named "M L Kus"
Understanding paraplegia post-CABG: mechanisms, risks, and prevention.
Indian J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg
February 2025
This study evaluated the management of dyslipidemia in Turkey with the goal of understanding current diagnosis and treatment patterns, as well as identifying unmet needs in achieving effective low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) targets. Using a Delphi panel consisting of nine expert cardiologists, the study reveals key gaps in dyslipidemia management, particularly in the underutilization of combination therapies, such as statins and PCSK9 inhibitors, which are crucial for achieving LDL-C targets in high-risk patients. The findings indicate that while many patients with very high cardiovascular risk are diagnosed, a significant proportion do not receive optimal treatment to reach LDL-C levels recommended by European guidelines.
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- The study investigates the role of ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) in diagnosing thyroid nodules larger than 3 cm, emphasizing its significance for treatment decisions.* -
- Researchers reviewed patient records from 2018 to 2023, focusing on those who underwent thyroid surgery, categorizing them by nodule size to analyze FNAB outcomes.* -
- Results indicated that larger nodules (≥4 cm) had a higher rate of malignancy and more false negatives in FNAB, stressing the need for careful evaluation in surgical planning.*
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a global problem. There are few reports in the literature regarding the temporal and spatial parameters of gait in people with OA. The aim of this study was to determine spatiotemporal parameters for the pelvis and lower limbs during walking in women with OA and to compare these parameters with healthy people.
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- A study assessed the role of G protein-coupled estrogen receptors (GPER-1) in androgenetic alopecia (AGA) among 81 patients and 40 healthy controls, revealing that GPER-1 levels were significantly elevated in AGA patients compared to controls.
- Findings indicated a negative correlation between GPER-1 levels and the duration of AGA, with higher levels linked to more severe disease symptoms in both men and women.
- The results suggest that GPER-1 may play a critical, estrogen-independent role in the development of AGA, particularly evident in early stages when inflammation is noticeable.