Browsing by Publisher "W.B. Saunders"
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Comparison of the quick SOFA score with glasgow-blatchford and rockall scores in predicting severity in patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding
(W.B. Saunders, 2021)Introduction: Upper gastrointestinal bleeding is one of the common causes of mortality and morbidity. The Rockall score (RS) and Glasgow-Blatchford score (GBS) are frequently used in determining the prognosis and predicting ... -
Does MESNA application make sense in chronic otitis media surgery?
(W.B. Saunders, 2014)We have read with pleasure the article by Kalcioglu MT. et al. [1] which presents very important clinical observations. We would like to make some comments on this problem, basing on our experience and the literature review. ... -
Editorial commentary: Anatomic or not, the tunnel will get wider!
(W.B. Saunders, 2020)In our experience, arthroscopic tunnel widening is one of the major complications after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Even though this complication doesn't require an acute correction or intervention, ... -
Efficacy of an ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia management after video-assisted thoracic surgery: A prospective randomized study
(W.B. Saunders, 2020)Objectives: Investigate whether an ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) can be used to manage postoperative pain in video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) patients. Design: Prospective, randomized study. ... -
Inflammatory cytokines are in action: Brain plasticity and recovery after brain ischemia due to delayed melatonin administration
(W.B. Saunders, 2021)Objectives: Post-ischemic inflammation leads to apoptosis as an indirect cause of functional disabilities after the stroke. Melatonin may be a good candidate for the stroke recovery because of its anti-inflammatory effects. ... -
Internalized stigma in obsessive compulsive disorder: Correlates and associations with quality of life
(W.B. Saunders, 2022)In the present study we aimed to measure IS among outpatients with OCD, and to assess its relationship with clinical and sociodemographic variables, and quality of life. Out of 100 patients assessed, 79 patients with OCD ... -
Nonsurgical strategies to reduce mortality in patients undergoing cardiac surgery: An updated consensus process
(W.B. Saunders, 2018)Objective: A careful choice of perioperative care strategies is pivotal to improve survival in cardiac surgery. However, there is no general agreement or particular attention to which nonsurgical interventions can reduce ... -
A novel biochemical marker for community-acquired pneumonia: Ischemia-modified albumin
(W.B. Saunders, 2017)Introduction Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a frequent cause of hospitalization and a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Early diagnosis and the initiation of appropriate antibiotic therapy are essential to reduce ... -
Post-traumatic stress disorder in healthcare workers of emergency departments during the pandemic: A cross-sectional study
(W.B. Saunders, 2021)Objective: Emergency departments (EDs) were the first application center for Covid-19 patients, as in almost all diseases. For this reason, a serious mental burden has arisen for ED workers. This study was conducted to ... -
Pseudomyogenic (epithelioid sarcoma-like) hemangioendothelioma of bone: Clinicopathologic features of 5 cases
(W.B. Saunders, 2019)Pseudomyogenic hemangioendothelioma (PHE) is an uncommon mesenchymal tumor of intermediate malignant potential with characteristic clinicopathologic and genetic features. Although bone involvement accompanies nearly ... -
The removal of shrapnel from deep tissue with a magnet: A novel approach
(W.B. Saunders, 2017)Penetrating injuries due to the presence of suspected foreignbodies are a common problem for the emergency department (ED).Foreign bodies should be extracted from wounds as soon as possibleduring the primary wound management ... -
Therapeutic effects of metformin for noise induced hearing loss
(W.B. Saunders, 2020)Objective: This study aimed to investigate the healing effect of metformin on noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) by measuring audiological, biochemical and histological parameters.Materials and methods: 32 rats were divided ...
