Effectiveness of Mulligan Mobilization Technique and Core Stabilization Exercises in Female Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Single-Blind Study.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the Mulligan mobilization (MM) technique and Core stabilization (CS) exercises added to the conventional physiotherapy (CP) program in female patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA).

Methods: The study included 42 female patients diagnosed with bilateral KOA. Participants were randomly divided into 3 groups as CP group (mean age: 57.

Comparison of the effects of methylprednisolone, hyperbaric oxygen and hesperidin + diosmin on the facial nerve injury: an experimental animal model.

Background: Necessity of new and alternative treatments in traumatic facial nerve injury.

Aims/objective: In this experimental study, we aimed to evaluate the histopathologic and functional effects of methylprednisolone, hyperbaric oxygen and hesperidin + diosmin treatments on traumatic facial nerve regeneration in rats.

Methods: After facial nerve injury, five groups were formed with eight rats in each group: Group 1 (negative control), 2 (operation), 3 (corticosteroid), 4 (hyperbaric oxygen), 5 (hesperidin + diosmin).

Cost of Chronic Critically Ill Patients to the Healthcare System: A Single-center Experience from a Developing Country.

Background: An increasing number of patients become chronic critically ill (CCI) and dependent on long-term therapies in the intensive care unit (ICU). Mortality and healthcare costs increase in these patients. In order to deal with this problem, the magnitude and risk factors for CCI must first be determined.

The role of ABO blood groups in glial neoplasms.

Introduction: There are numerous diseases that are claimed to have a correlation with AB0 blood groups. Analysis on distribution of blood groups in primary brain tumors and clinical value has revealed conflicting results. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the association between AB0 blood groups and glial neoplasms (GN) and their effects on prognosis.