Publications by authors named "Selin Betas Akın"

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  • Epilepsy significantly impacts pregnant women, posing challenges with anti-seizure medication management and outcomes for both mother and fetus.
  • A study analyzed 242 participants, including 112 with epilepsy and 130 healthy pregnant women, focusing on maternal health, seizure characteristics, and pregnancy outcomes.
  • Results showed higher rates of complications, pregnancy terminations, and lower use of folic acid in women with epilepsy, along with increased risks of adverse outcomes in infants, such as low birth weight and congenital malformations.
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Background: Over the past decade, the prevalence of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has increased in Turkey. However, the prevalence of MS in Middle Anatolia, specifically Afyonkarahisar, remains unknown. Additionally, the potential link between economic status and MS has not yet been explored in Turkey.

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