Low-level laser in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome: clinical, electrophysiological, and ultrasonographical evaluation

F Tascioglu, NA Degirmenci, S Ozkan… - Rheumatology …, 2012 - Springer
The objective of this study is to investigate the efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in
patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Sixty patients with CTS were included in this …

A Sign of Arteriogenic Insufficiency on Penile Doppler Sonography: Retrograde Flow in Penile Cavernosal‐Spongiosal Communications

…, C Calisir, T Kaya, NA Degirmenci - Journal of Ultrasound in …, 2007 - Wiley Online Library
Objectives The purpose of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic usefulness of determining
retrograde flow in the penile cavernosal‐spongiosal communications (CSCs) with Doppler …

Effect of vitamin D supplementation on endothelial dysfunction in hemodialysis patients

…, FE Urfali, C Bal, NA Degirmenci… - Hemodialysis …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Introduction: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) commonly experience 25‐hydroxyvitamin
D3 (25‐OH‐D3) deficiency, and these patients have a higher incidence of …

Assessment of genetic risk factors for thromboembolic complications in adults with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome.

M Sahin, S Ozkurt, NA Degirmenci, A Musmul… - Clinical …, 2013 - europepmc.org
Aims Nephrotic syndrome (NS) may occur with acquired hypercoagulability, however, the
fact that it is accompanied by an underlying hereditary thrombophilia, especially combined …

Ultrasonographic evaluation of peritoneal membrane thickness and comparison with the effectiveness and duration of CAPD

…, G Mukerrem, S Ozkurt, NA Degirmenci… - … urology and nephrology, 2013 - Springer
Background The few studies on the morphology and functions of CAPD and peritoneum have
tended to use histological and histomorphometrical methods. However, such methods are …

Acute and subacute effects of EV iron sucrose on endothelial functions in hemodialysis patients

S Ozkurt, F Ozenc, NA Degirmenci, G Temiz… - Renal failure, 2012 - Taylor & Francis
Background: Iron support is an important component of treatment of anemia in hemodialysis
(HD) patients. However, there are concerns about endovenous (EV) iron therapy that may …

Case report: Ovarian torsion in inguinal canal

NA Değirmenci, IR Ozkan, H Ilhan - Tanisal ve Girisimsel Radyoloji …, 2003 - europepmc.org
Inguinal and scrotal hernias are two most common congenital anomalies observed by
clinicians. The possibility of ovarian torsion following recurrent inguinal hernia is well known. …

Low level laser therapy in rheumatoid arthritis: ultrasonographic and clinical assessment of efficacy

AD YAVAŞ, NA DEGİRMENCİ, F Berkan… - Journal of Immunology …, 2021 - dergipark.org.tr
Background: There are some conflicting reports in the literature about the effects of Low
Level Laser therapy (LLLT) on Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). The aim of the current study was to …

Evaluation of the renal resistive index and pulsatility index in patients with pleural effusion by duplex Doppler ultrasonography

NA Değirmenci, M Metintaş, S Atlanoglu… - Japanese journal of …, 2013 - Springer
Objective The aim of the study was to evaluate the renal resistive index (RI) and pulsatility
index (PI) in patients with pleural effusion (PE). Materials and methods We studied the mean …

Plasma visfatin concentrations in hypothyroid patients and its relationship with thyroid autoimmunity and atherosclerosis

…, MN Kebapci, S Uslu, M Kara, NA Degirmenci… - Ortadoğu Tıp …, 2018 - dergipark.org.tr
Aim: Visfatin/pre-B cell enhancement factor stimulates the production of inflammatory cytokines
released from adipose tissue such as TNF-α and IL-6, which are shown to be related to …