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  1. Skin and lung fibrosis induced by bleomycin in mice: a systematic review

    Article • Reumatismo, March 2024, PAGEPress Publications

    Professor Merih Birlik

  2. How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected our rheumatology patients using biological/targeted DMARDs?

    Article • The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, July 2023, Journal of Infection in Developing Countries

    Professor Merih Birlik

  3. Rheumatological patients’ knowledge of, beliefs about, and practices in using phytotherapy: an exploratory study

    Article • Rheumatology International, July 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  4. Assessment of diaphragmatic function by ultrasonography in patients with systemic sclerosis and its relation to clinical parameters

    Article • Wiener klinische Wochenschrift, April 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  5. Evaluation of Choroidal Vascularity Index in Systemic Sclerosis Patients

    Article • Photodiagnosis and Photodynamic Therapy, January 2023, Elsevier

    Professor Merih Birlik

  6. Evaluation of Acute Phase Reactants in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis

    Article • Journal of Contemporary Medicine, November 2022, Cagdas Tip Dergisi: Journal of Contemporary Medicine

    Professor Merih Birlik

  7. Evaluation of middle ear and hearing status of ankylosing spondylitis patients with wideband tympanometry and pure tone audiometry tests

    Article • European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, November 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  8. Comparison of pulmonary function, respiratory symptoms, functional level, and health-related quality of life in patients with systemic sclerosis according to smoking status

    Article • Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, November 2022, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Merih Birlik

  9. Comparison of physiological responses after incremental shuttle walking test and 6-minute walk test in patients with systemic sclerosis

    Article • Wiener klinische Wochenschrift, September 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  10. Warthin tumour and IgG-4-RD with pleural involvement: shared immunity or coincidence?

    Article • Scandinavian Journal of Rheumatology, June 2022, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Merih Birlik

  11. Global hypomethylation pattern in systemic sclerosis: An application for absolute quantification of epigenetic DNA modification products by 2D-UPLC-MS/MS

    Article • Clinical Immunology, June 2022, Elsevier

    Professor Merih Birlik

  12. Rituximab on lung, skin, and joint involvement in patients with systemic sclerosis: A case series study and review of the literature

    Article • International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, May 2022, Wiley

    Professor Merih Birlik

  13. A real-life analysis of patients with rheumatologic diseases on biological treatments: Data from TURKBIO Registry

    Article • April 2022, AVES Publishing Co.

    Professor Merih Birlik

  14. Training Course Results of the Assessment of Modified Rodnan Skin Score in Scleroderma

    Article • Namık Kemal Tıp Dergisi, March 2022, Journal of Clinical Research of Pediatric Endocrinology

    Professor Merih Birlik

  15. Protective effects of alpha-lipoic acid on bleomycin-induced skin fibrosis through the repression of NADPH Oxidase 4 and TGF-β1/Smad3 signaling pathways

    Article • Human & Experimental Toxicology, January 2022, SAGE Publications

    Professor Merih Birlik

  16. Pulmonary to Systemic Flow Ratio in Precapillary Pulmonary Hypertension Without Left-to-Right Shunts: A Prognostic Implication of the Fick Method

    Article • Bakirkoy Tip Dergisi / Medical Journal of Bakirkoy, September 2021, Journal of Clinical Research of Pediatric Endocrinology

    Professor Merih Birlik

  17. The prevalence of Sjögren’s syndrome and sicca symptoms in patients with systemic sclerosis and alpha-smooth muscle actin expression in biopsy specimens from minor salivary glands

    Article • TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, August 2021, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK-ULAKBIM)

    Professor Merih Birlik

  18. Effects of supervised exercise program and home exercise program in patients with systemic sclerosis: A randomized controlled trial

    Article • International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, July 2021, Wiley

    Professor Merih Birlik

  19. Association of Leptin Levels and Disease Activity in Patients with Early Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Article • Archives of Medical Research, July 2021, Elsevier

    Professor Merih Birlik

  20. A preliminary study of possible fibrotic role of meprin metalloproteases in scleroderma patients

    Article • Archives of Rheumatology, June 2021, The Archives of Rheumatology

    Professor Merih Birlik

  21. Fatigue and its relationship with disease-related factors in patients with systemic sclerosis: A cross-sectional study

    Article • TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, April 2021, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK-ULAKBIM)

    Professor Merih Birlik

  22. Evaluation of limited hand mobility in systemic sclerosis patients by using “prayer sign” and “tabletop sign”

    Article • Clinical Rheumatology, February 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  23. Association between core stability and physical function, functional performance in patients with systemic sclerosis

    Article • International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, January 2021, Wiley

    Professor Merih Birlik

  24. Postural balance and fall risk in patients with systemic sclerosis: A cross-sectional study

    Article • Archives of Rheumatology, January 2021, The Archives of Rheumatology

    Professor Merih Birlik

  25. TNF-α Inhibitors for the Management of Intractable Corneal Melt: Report of Three Cases and Review of the Literature

    Article • Eye & Contact Lens Science & Clinical Practice, January 2021, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Professor Merih Birlik

  26. Relationship of Wnt pathway activity and organ involvement in scleroderma types

    Article • International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, September 2020, Wiley

    Professor Merih Birlik

  27. Adult-onset still's disease, an unusual cause of severe acute liver injury: A case report

    Article • Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, January 2020, Medknow

    Professor Merih Birlik

  28. Treatment response and drug retention rates in 24 195 biologic-naïve patients with axial spondyloarthritis initiating TNFi treatment: routine care data from 12 registries in the EuroSpA collaboration

    Article • Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, August 2019, BMJ

    Professor Merih Birlik

  29. Whole blood viscosity in systemic sclerosis: a potential biomarker of pulmonary hypertension?

    Article • Clinical Rheumatology, May 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  30. Ochronosis Involvement and Extensity With 18F-FDG PET/CT

    Article • Clinical Nuclear Medicine, May 2019, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Professor Merih Birlik

  31. The validity and reliability study of the University of California, Los Angeles Scleroderma Clinical Trial Consortium Gastrointestinal Tract (UCLA SCTC GIT) 2.0 questionnaire for the Turkish society

    Article • The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, April 2019, AVES Publishing Co.

    Professor Merih Birlik

  32. Antioxidant Effect of Epigallocatechin-3-Gallate in a Bleomycin-Induced Scleroderma Model

    Article • Archives of Rheumatology, March 2019, The Archives of Rheumatology

    Professor Merih Birlik

  33. Infliximab-associated focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis

    Article • Rheumatology International, January 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  34. Gender does not make a difference in “composite psoriatic disease activity index (CPDAI)” in patients with psoriatic arthritis

    Article • Rheumatology International, September 2018, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  35. Association between Skin Thickness Measurements with Corneal Biomechanical Properties and Dry Eye Tests in Systemic Sclerosis

    Article • Ocular Immunology and Inflammation, August 2018, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Merih Birlik

  36. Osteoprotegrin interacts with biomarkers and cytokines that have roles in osteoporosis, skin fibrosis, and vasculopathy in systemic sclerosis: a potential multifaceted relationship between OPG/RANKL/TRAIL and Wnt inhibitors

    Article • Modern Rheumatology, July 2018, Taylor & Francis

    Professor Merih Birlik

  37. Effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) on a scleroderma model of fibrosis

    Article • Turkish Journal of Biochemistry, February 2018, De Gruyter

    DUYGU HARMANCI, Professor Merih Birlik

  38. Histopathological differences between primary Sjögren's syndrome and Sjögren's syndrome accompanied by scleroderma

    Article • Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, January 2018, Medknow

    Professor Merih Birlik

  39. Parenchymal neuro-Behçet disease with erectile dysfunction and micturition disturbances: case report and literature review

    Article • Rheumatology International, November 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  40. Focal myositis: a rare case report

    Article • Turkish Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, June 2017, Baycinar Tibbi Yayincilik

    Professor Merih Birlik

  41. Effect of Macitentan on the Development of New Ischemic Digital Ulcers in Patients With Systemic Sclerosis

    Article • JAMA, May 2016, American Medical Association (AMA)

    Professor Merih Birlik, Professor Debashish Danda

  42. Risk factors for malignancy in systemic sclerosis patients

    Article • Clinical Rheumatology, April 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  43. Increased Frequency of Hand Osteoarthritis in Patients with Primary Sjögren Syndrome Compared with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

    Article • The Journal of Rheumatology, April 2016, The Journal of Rheumatology

    Professor Merih Birlik

  44. Bilateral orbital pseudotumor in a patient with Takayasu arteritis: a case report and review of the literature

    Article • Rheumatology International, February 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  45. Minor salivary gland evaluation: Sjögren’s syndrome

    Article • TURKISH JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, January 2016, The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK-ULAKBIM) - DIGITAL COMMONS JOURNALS

    Professor Merih Birlik

  46. A relationship between spinal new bone formation in ankylosing spondylitis and the sonographically determined Achilles tendon enthesophytes

    Article • Rheumatology International, October 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  47. Comparison of Glucocorticoid and Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug Requirement Before and After Tumor Necrosis Factor Inhibitor Treatment in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis

    Article • Archives of Rheumatology, August 2015, The Archives of Rheumatology

    Professor Merih Birlik

  48. Prevalence of Inflammatory Back Pain and Axial Spondyloarthritis Among University Employees in Izmir, Turkey

    Article • The Journal of Rheumatology, July 2015, The Journal of Rheumatology

    Professor Merih Birlik

  49. Telephone interview strategy can be used for screening inflammatory back pain in the community

    Article • International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases, May 2015, Wiley

    Professor Merih Birlik

  50. Efficacy of Interleukin-1 Targeting Treatments in Patients with Familial Mediterranean Fever

    Article • Inflammation, August 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  51. Performance of different criteria sets for inflammatory back pain in patients with axial spondyloarthritis with and without radiographic sacroiliitis

    Article • Clinical Rheumatology, April 2014, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  52. The prevalence of gout in an urban area of Izmir, Turkey: A population-based epidemiological study

    Article • International Journal of Clinical Practice, February 2014, Wiley

    Professor Merih Birlik

  53. High frequency of inflammatory back pain and other features of spondyloarthritis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

    Article • Rheumatology International, November 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  54. Ghrelin and adipokines as circulating markers of disease activity in patients with Takayasu arteritis

    Article • Arthritis Research & Therapy, January 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  55. Increased prevalence of M694V in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: Additional evidence for a link with familial mediterranean fever

    Article • Arthritis & Rheumatism, June 2010, Wiley

    Professor Merih Birlik

  56. Prevalence of primary Sjogren’s syndrome in Turkey: a population-based epidemiological study

    Article • International Journal of Clinical Practice, June 2009, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Professor Merih Birlik

  57. A Large-Scale Outbreak of Trichinellosis Caused byTrichinella britoviin Turkey

    Article • Zoonoses and Public Health, March 2009, Wiley

    Professor Merih Birlik

  58. M694V mutation may have a role in susceptibility to ankylosing spondylitis

    Article • Rheumatology International, January 2009, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  59. A Case of Adult-Onset Still's Disease Complicated with Diffuse Alveolar Hemorrhage

    Article • Journal of Korean Medical Science, January 2009, Korean Academy of Medical Sciences (KAMJE)

    Professor Merih Birlik

  60. Prevalence of spondyloarthritis in Turkish patients with inflammatory bowel disease

    Article • Rheumatology International, December 2008, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  61. Hyperuricemia and its related factors in an urban population, Izmir, Turkey

    Article • Rheumatology International, December 2008, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  62. Atypical infectious mononucleosis in a patient receiving tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitory treatment

    Article • Rheumatology International, November 2008, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  63. Thymic enlargement in a patient with juvenile idiopathic arthritis during etanercept therapy

    Article • Rheumatology International, September 2008, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  64. Clinical history for inflammatory back pain in ankylosing spondylitis: the sensitivity, specificity and consistency of clinical features

    Article • Rheumatology International, August 2008, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  65. Ankylosing spondylitis and spondylarthropathy presenting with a clinical picture of adult onset Still's disease: case series

    Article • Rheumatology, April 2008, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Professor Merih Birlik

  66. Cytomegalovirus colitis in a patient with Behcet’s disease receiving tumor necrosis factor alpha inhibitory treatment

    Article • World Journal of Gastroenterology, January 2008, Baishideng Publishing Group Co., Limited (formerly WJG Press)

    Professor Merih Birlik

  67. Quality of life in patients with Takayasu's arteritis is impaired and comparable with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis patients

    Article • Clinical Rheumatology, December 2007, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  68. Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Persons Who Acquired Trichinellosis

    Article • The American Journal of Gastroenterology, May 2007, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Professor Merih Birlik

  69. FREQUENCY AND SEVERITY OF MUSCULOSKELETAL SYMPTOMS IN HUMANS DURING AN OUTBREAK OF TRICHINELLOSIS CAUSED BY TRICHINELLA BRITOVI

    Article • Journal of Parasitology, April 2007, American Society of Parasitologists

    Professor Merih Birlik

  70. Body composition, insulin, and leptin levels in patients with ankylosing spondylitis

    Article • Clinical Rheumatology, January 2007, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  71. Early ultrasonographic markers of atherosclerosis in patients with familial Mediterranean fever

    Article • Clinical Rheumatology, January 2007, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  72. Impaired endothelial function in patients with ankylosing spondylitis

    Article • Rheumatology, October 2005, Oxford University Press (OUP)

    Professor Merih Birlik

  73. Acute Trichinellosis in Children Compared With Adults

    Article • The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, October 2005, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Professor Merih Birlik

  74. Reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome due to arteriovenous fistula

    Article • Hemodialysis International, October 2005, Wiley

    Professor Merih Birlik

  75. Skewed X chromosome inactivation in blood cells of women with scleroderma

    Article • Arthritis & Rheumatism, May 2005, Wiley

    Professor Merih Birlik

  76. Skewed X chromosome inactivation in scleroderma: Comment on the article by Özbalkan et al

    Article • Arthritis & Rheumatism, January 2005, Wiley

    Professor Merih Birlik

  77. Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis in a Turkish Male; The Recurrence of the Attack after Radioiodine Treatment

    Article • Endocrine Journal, January 2005, Japan Endocrine Society

    Professor Merih Birlik

  78. Thrombosis and priapism in a patient with Henoch-Schonlein purpura

    Article • Rheumatology International, November 2004, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  79. Articular, B-cell, non-Hodgkin?s lymphoma mimicking rheumatoid arthritis: synovial involvement in a small hand joint

    Article • Rheumatology International, May 2004, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  80. A case of recurrent pancreatitis due to hyperlipidemia misdiagnosed as familial Mediterranean fever

    Article • Clinical Rheumatology, April 2004, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  81. Gemcitabine-induced vasculitis in advanced transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder

    Article • Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology, February 2004, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Ziya Kirkali, Professor Merih Birlik

  82. A case of familial Mediterranean fever and polyarteritis nodosa complicated by spontaneous perirenal and subcapsular hepatic hemorrhage requiring multiple arterial embolizations

    Article • Rheumatology International, January 2004, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  83. Seroprevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi in patients with Beh�et's disease

    Article • Rheumatology International, November 2003, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  84. A case with recurrent calf pain and swelling: recurrent spontaneous calf haematoma

    Article • Rheumatology International, February 2002, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik

  85. Coexistence of familial Mediterranean fever with sacroiliitis and Behçet's disease: A rare occurrence

    Article • Clinical Rheumatology, September 1998, Springer Science + Business Media

    Professor Merih Birlik