Publications by authors named "V Yazisiz"

Objectives: This study aimed to formulate D2T (difficult to treat) criteria for axial spondyloarthritis (AxSpA) patients and identify the prevalence of D2T patients and their characteristics.

Patients And Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted with 166 AxSpA patients (93 males, 73 females; mean age: 47.1±12.

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Objectives: To evaluate the treatment modalities and their effects in primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD).

Methods: In this chart review study, patients diagnosed with pSS-related ILD (pSS-ILD) between January 2004 and August 2022 were screened. Glucocorticoid use and administered disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) were determined.

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  • A study examined cancer rates in patients with ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) by comparing them to cancer risks in the Turkish population and identifying independent risk factors.
  • Of the 461 AAV patients tracked, 19 developed cancer after an average follow-up of about 3.4 years, with higher cancer risks noted in older males and those with anti-PR3-ANCA positivity.
  • The overall cancer risk for AAV patients was 2.1 times higher than that of the general population, highlighting the need for targeted cancer screening, especially for lung and head-neck cancers in older male patients.
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  • A study was conducted to investigate the characteristics and outcomes of ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) caused by anti-thyroid drugs (ATDs), specifically focusing on microscopic polyangiitis (MPA).
  • The research included 45 patients with ATD-induced AAV, and it was found that most had positive ANCA results, with skin complications and joint pain being the primary symptoms.
  • Compared to primary MPA, ATD-induced MPA patients were younger, had more skin problems and fewer kidney issues, and experienced a lower risk of disease relapse after treatment.
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