Objective(s): Regulatory T cells, including CD4+CD25+Fox3+ and CD8+CD28- cells play an important role in regulating the balance between immunity and tolerance. Since multiple sclerosis is an inflammatory autoimmune disease, regulatory T cells are considered to be involved in its pathogenesis. In this study, we investigated the circulatory numbers of the two mentioned types of regulatory T cells...

This study aimed to investigate skill-based sexual enhancement counseling on quality of life (QOL) women with multiple sclerosis. The present was a quasi-experimental research. Forty-four patients sclerosis and their spouses ( n = 88) voluntarily participated in this based the inclusion exclusion criteria. subjects intervention group 22 couples) received program six sessions. Both groups comple...

background: due to many physical and mental disorders that occur in multiple sclerosis patients, identifying the factors affecting coping based on the experiences of patients using qualitative study is essential to improve their quality of life. this study was conducted to explore the antecedents of coping with the disease in patients with multiple sclerosis. methods: this is a qualitative stud...

The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical and quantitative magnetic resonance imaging metrics of paediatric-onset multiple sclerosis to adult-onset multiple sclerosis. It was a prospective comparison of clinical and magnetic resonance imaging characteristics of two paediatric onset multiple sclerosis and two adult onset multiple sclerosis groups that were matched for disease duratio...

Background: Multiple Sclerosis is the most prevalent disease of the central nerve system. This disease affects different aspects of patient’s life. Multiple Sclerosis has negative effects on physical and mental health. Cytokines play an important role in the pathogenesis of Multiple Sclerosis and are major targets of therapeutic interventions. Aim: To investigate the effects of aquatic aerobic ...

Cardiac rhabdomyomas are the most common primary cardiac tumors in children. These tumors are generally asymptomatic, although they may be associated with neonatal tuberous sclerosis complex. Despite the fact that thyroid dysfunction rarely occurs in tuberous sclerosis, papillary adenomas (hamartomas) of the thyroid gland have been reported in a number of autopsies. Herein, we present the case ...

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of water exercises on the quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis. Methods: 30 multiple sclerosis patients (40-65 years old) were selected by available sample. They were divided into control and experimental groups. The instrument was the Quality of Life Questionnaire (SF-36) in this study. The experi...