Burhan Fatih Kocyigit

Bio: Burhan Fatih Kocyigit is an academic researcher from Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Fibromyalgia. The author has an hindex of 6, co-authored 36 publications receiving 163 citations. Previous affiliations of Burhan Fatih Kocyigit include University of Gaziantep & Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University.

YouTube as a source of patient information for ankylosing spondylitis exercises

Abstract: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a rheumatic disorder characterized by structural impairments and postural deformities which restrict daily life activities. Nonpharmacologic methods, particularly exercise therapies, play a key role in the treatment. Obtaining online health-related information has become increasingly popular. We aimed to assess the quality of the most viewed YouTube videos on AS exercises. We searched for the key words “ankylosing spondylitis exercise,” “ankylosing spondylitis rehabilitation,” “ankylosing spondylitis physical therapy,” and “ankylosing spondylitis physiotherapy” on YouTube on October 10th, 2018. The educational quality of YouTube videos was evaluated according to the Global Quality Scale, and three groups were formed: high quality, intermediate, and low quality. Video parameters were compared between the groups. Of the 56 videos evaluated, 48.2% (n = 27) were of high quality, 17.9% (n = 10) were of intermediate quality, and 33.9% (n = 19) were of low quality. When video parameters compared among the groups, no significant differences were found in the number of views per day, likes per day, and comments per day (p > 0.05). Significant differences were found in the number of dislikes per day and DISCERN scores between the groups (p = 0.02, p < 0.001, respectively). YouTube can be considered as an important source of high-quality videos. Nearly half of the videos were of high quality. Physicians should inform patients about the importance of video resources during the use of YouTube and should guide patients to the accurate sources of information.

YouTube as a source of information on COVID-19 and rheumatic disease link.

Abstract: The current 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak is continuing to spread rapidly despite all efforts. Patients with rheumatic disease may have higher levels of anxiety due to their disease characteristics and medications. The web-based platforms are widely used sources for gaining medical information. YouTube presents a wide range of medical information, but there are concerns on its quality. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the quality of the YouTube videos about COVID-19 and rheumatic diseases link. This is a descriptive study. A total of 360 videos listed by the YouTube search engine (www.youtube.com) in response to six search terms were evaluated. The Global Quality Scale (GQS) was performed to evaluate video quality. Three groups were formed according to GQS scores: high quality, moderate quality, and low quality. Video parameters were compared between these groups. After the exclusion criteria, 46 videos were reviewed. Of the videos, 41.4% (n = 19) were of high-quality group, 21.7% (n = 10) were moderate-quality group, and 36.9% (n = 17) were of low-quality group. Significant difference was detected between the quality groups in terms of views per day (p = 0.004). No significant difference was detected in comments per day (p = 0.139) and like ratio (p = 0.232). Besides high-quality videos, there were substantially low-quality videos that could cause misleading information to spread rapidly during the pandemic. Videos from trustworthy sources such as universities, academics, and physicians should be kept in the foreground.

Does YouTube provide high quality information? Assessment of secukinumab videos.

Abstract: The Internet is a widely used source for obtaining health-related information. With the widespread use of the Internet, access to information has become easier. YouTube is one of the major sources for health-related videos globally. YouTube provides a wide range of health-related information, but there are doubts about its quality and reliability. Therefore, we aimed to assess the quality of the most viewed secukinumab videos on YouTube. This is a descriptive study. A total of 180 secukinumab videos returned by the YouTube search engine ( http://www.youtube.com ) in response to a keywords query were evaluated in the study. The Global Quality Scale (GQS) was used to assess educational quality, and three groups were created: high quality, intermediate quality, and low quality. Video parameters were compared among the quality groups. After applying the exclusion criteria, 53 videos were analyzed; 18 (34%) videos were in the high-quality group, 17 (32%) were in the intermediate-quality group, and 18 (34%) were in the low-quality group. No significant difference was detected in terms of the number of views, likes, dislikes, and comments per day between the groups (p > 0.05). YouTube has a mixed structure of high, intermediate, and low-quality videos. The number of views, likes, dislikes, and comments per day should not be accepted as an indicator of quality for YouTube videos. In addition, patients should consider the importance of sources when obtaining online health-related information.

Reactive arthritis after COVID-19: a case-based review.

Abstract: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the causative agent of the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic, which is deeply affecting the whole world. In this new case for the scientific world, scientists are investigating the etiopathogenesis of viral infection-induced damage and have started to focus on the short and long-term immune system effects and alterations after SARS-CoV-2 infection. The case is here reported of a 53-year-old female patient with acute monoarthritis after SARS-CoV-2 infection, who responded adequately to 150 mg/day diclofenac treatment, and the available case reports are comprehensively reviewed. With the focus on arthritis after SARS-CoV2 infection, which emerges as a new pathological condition associated with COVID-19, it was aimed to examine the possible immunological mechanisms of post-COVID-19 arthritis based on the current data on SARS-CoV-2 and the known pathogenetic background of viral arthritis.

The relationship between body mass index and pain, disease activity, depression and anxiety in women with fibromyalgia.

Abstract: Background Obesity is a possible factor which affects severity of symptoms and disease activity in fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). The aim of our study was to determine the association between body mass index (BMI) and pain, tender point count (TPC), disease activity, anxiety and depression in patients with FMS. Methods This was a descriptive study. A total of 124 female FMS patients between 18 and 55 years of age were enrolled. FMS patients were evaluated with visual analog scale (VAS), fibromyalgia impact questionnaire (FIQ), Hamilton anxiety scale (HAM-A) and Hamilton depression scale (HAM-D). Patients were divided into three groups according to BMI levels: normal weight, overweight and obese. Normal weight was defined as BMI 18.5-24.9, overweight as BMI 25.0-29.9 and obesity as BMI ≥ 30. We assessed the BMI status and its association with symptom severity in patients with FMS. Results Significant differences were detected in VAS, TPC, FIQ and HAM-D among the groups (p < 0.05). There were no significant differences between the groups in HAM-A (p = 0.328). The highest scores were found in the obese group. Significant positive correlations were determined between BMI levels and VAS, TPC, FIQ and HAM-D (r = 0.277, p = 0.002; r = 0.384, p < 0.001; r = 0.292, p = 0.001; r = 0.357, p < 0.001). Discussion Obese female FMS patients had higher levels of pain, TPC, disease activity and depression. BMI was significantly and positively correlated with clinical manifestations of FMS. Therefore, FMS treatment programs should include weight loss strategies.

Association Between Urinary Sodium and Potassium Excretion and Blood Pressure Among Adults in the United States: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2014.

Abstract: Background:Higher levels of sodium and lower levels of potassium intake are associated with higher blood pressure. However, the shape and magnitude of these associations can vary by study participa...

Fibromyalgia: Pathogenesis, Mechanisms, Diagnosis and Treatment Options Update.

Abstract: Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by chronic and widespread musculoskeletal pain, often accompanied by other symptoms, such as fatigue, intestinal disorders and alterations in sleep and mood. It is estimated that two to eight percent of the world population is affected by fibromyalgia. From a medical point of view, this pathology still presents inexplicable aspects. It is known that fibromyalgia is caused by a central sensitization phenomenon characterized by the dysfunction of neuro-circuits, which involves the perception, transmission and processing of afferent nociceptive stimuli, with the prevalent manifestation of pain at the level of the locomotor system. In recent years, the pathogenesis of fibromyalgia has also been linked to other factors, such as inflammatory, immune, endocrine, genetic and psychosocial factors. A rheumatologist typically makes a diagnosis of fibromyalgia when the patient describes a history of pain spreading in all quadrants of the body for at least three months and when pain is caused by digital pressure in at least 11 out of 18 allogenic points, called tender points. Fibromyalgia does not involve organic damage, and several diagnostic approaches have been developed in recent years, including the analysis of genetic, epigenetic and serological biomarkers. Symptoms often begin after physical or emotional trauma, but in many cases, there appears to be no obvious trigger. Women are more prone to developing the disease than men. Unfortunately, the conventional medical therapies that target this pathology produce limited benefits. They remain largely pharmacological in nature and tend to treat the symptomatic aspects of various disorders reported by the patient. The statistics, however, highlight the fact that 90% of people with fibromyalgia also turn to complementary medicine to manage their symptoms.

The effectiveness of hydrotherapy in the management of fibromyalgia syndrome: a systematic review.

Abstract: Hydrotherapy is often used in the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), however there has been limited evaluation of its effectiveness. The aim of this systematic review was therefore to examine the effectiveness of hydrotherapy in the management of FMS. AMED, BNI, CINAHL, The Cochrane Library, EMBASE, MEDLINE, ProQuest, PubMed, Science Direct and Web of Science were searched (1990-July 2006). Key words used 'fibromyalgia' and 'hydrotherapy', 'balneotherapy', 'aqua therapy', 'pool therapy', 'water therapy', 'swimming', 'hydrogalvanic', 'spa therapy', 'physiotherapy', 'physical therapy' and 'rehabilitation'. Searches were supplemented with hand searches of selected journals. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were assessed for methodological quality using the van Tulder scale. Ten RCTs met the inclusion criteria. Mean methodological quality was 4.5/9 on the van Tulder scale. Positive outcomes were reported for pain, health-status and tender point count. There is strong evidence for the use of hydrotherapy in the management of FMS.