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Current practices of craniospinal irradiation techniques in Turkey: a comprehensive dosimetric analysis
(2024)Objective: This study evaluates various craniospinal irradiation (CSI) techniques used in Turkish centers to understand their advantages, disadvantages and overall effectiveness, with a focus on enhancing dose distribution. ... -
Evaluation of post-resuscitation care practices of physicians working in intensive care units
(2024)Objective: In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the practices of physicians working in intensive care units about post-resuscitation care in patients whose spontaneous circulation returned with cardiopulmonary resuscitation. ... -
Investigating associations between hla-dr genotype, h. pylori infection, and anti-caga iga seropositivity in a turkish gastritis cohort
(2024)Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is associated with gastric inflammation and mucosal antibodies against its cytotoxin-associated gene A (CagA) are protective. Vaccine-elicited immunity against H. pylori requires MHC class ... -
Effects of anatolian propolis and hypertonic saline combination nasal spray on allergic rhinitis symptoms: a prospective, multicenter study
(2024)Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate how Rhinapi nasal spray affects symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Methods: In this prospective, multicenter, observational study, 10,000 patients (comprising 5028 males and 4972 females) ... -
Can artificial intelligence detect type 2 diabetes in women by evaluating the pectoral muscle on tomosynthesis: diagnostic study
(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2024)Objectives This retrospective single-center analysis aimed to evaluate whether artificial intelligence can detect type 2 diabetes mellitus by evaluating the pectoral muscle on digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT).Material ... -
Evaluation of infant mortality before and during covid-19 pandemic in a district of İstanbul
(Turkish Society of Public Health Specialists, 2023)Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate infant mortality in 2019 and 2020 years at the local level, considering the beginning of the pandemic period. Methods: The population of this cross-sectional study are infants ... -
Post-trauma acinetobacter baumannii meningitis treatment approach
(Turkısh Assoc Trauma Emergency Surgery, 2024)Acinetobacter baumannii, associated with nosocomial infections, is considered a significant mortality risk if not adequately addressed. A. baumannii infections typically occur after surgery or trauma. Our patient developed ... -
Gender inequality in genitourinary malignancies clinical trials leadership
(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2024)Background Over the past 2 decades, there has been a growing interest in the signifcance of gender roles in healthcare and several eforts and initiatives have focused on increasing female representation in the medical ... -
Unveiling the challenges of UTUC biopsies and cytology: insights from a global real-world practice study
(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2024)Purpose: Diagnostic ureteroscopy (dURS) is optional in the assessment of patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma (UTUC) and provides the possibility of obtaining histology. Methods: To evaluate endoscopic biopsy ... -
Sleep quality, quality of life, fatigue, and mental health in COVID-19 post-pandemic Türkiye: a cross-sectional study
(Frontiers Media SA, 2024)Aim: This study explores the predictors and associated risk factors of sleep quality, quality of life, fatigue, and mental health among the Turkish population during the COVID-19 post-pandemic period. Materials and methods: ... -
Defining minimal invasive surgical therapy for benign prostatic obstruction surgery: Perspectives from a global knowledge, attitude, and practice survey
(Elsevier (Singapore) Pte. Ltd., 2024)Objective: To scrutinize the definitions of minimal invasive surgical therapy (MIST) and to investigate urologists' knowledge, attitudes, and practices for benign prostatic obstruction surgeries. Methods: A 36 -item survey ... -
Individual ingredients of NP-101 (Thymoquinone formula) inhibit SARS-CoV-2 pseudovirus infection
(Frontiers Media Sa, 2024)Thymoquinone TQ, an active ingredient of Nigella Sativa, has been shown to inhibit COVID-19 symptoms in clinical trials. Thymoquinone Formulation (TQF or NP-101) is developed as a novel enteric-coated medication derivative ... -
Drug utilization studies in Turkiye: A systematic review
(Kare Publishing, 2024)OBJECTIVE: Drug utilization studies (DUS) provide a framework for drug utilization at the national or targeted population level and important information on unmet medical needs, particularly in assessing the rationality ... -
Weight loss and beyond, assessment of quality of life after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy using baros in patients with obesity in Turkey
(Acta Endocrinologica Foundation, 2023)Context. Sleeve gastrectomy is an effective method for management of obesity. The Bariatric Analysis and Reporting Outcome System (BAROS) is a comprehensive and standard system for the assessment of outcomes of weight loss ... -
The impact of cigarette smoking, water-pipe use on hearing loss/hearing impairment: A cross-sectional study
(Asian Pacific Organization for Cancer Prevention, 2024)OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to determine the association between cigarette smoking, waterpipe smoking, and co-morbidity diseases on hearing loss. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1015 ... -
Functional neural networks stratify Parkinson's disease patients across the spectrum of cognitive impairment
(Wiley, 2024)Introduction Cognitive impairment (CI) is a significant non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease (PD) that often precedes the emergence of motor symptoms by several years. Patients with PD hypothetically progress from ... -
Family physicians overestimate diagnosis probabilities regardless of the test results
(Frontiers Media SA, 2024)Introduction: As useful tools for clinical decision-making, diagnostic tests require careful interpretation in order to prevent underdiagnosis, overdiagnosis or misdiagnosis. The aim of this study was to explore primary ... -
Inflammatory and Hematologic Liver and Platelet (HALP) Scores in Hypothermia-Treated Hypoxic–Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024)Objective: This study examined systemic inflammatory indices and “Hemoglobin, Albumin, Lymphocyte, Platelet (HALP) scores” in neonates with hypoxic–ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Methods: A total of 43 neonates with ... -
The impact of single-use digital flexible cystoscope for double J removal on hospital costs and work organization: A multicentric evaluation
(SAGE Publications Ltd, 2023)Background: Isiris-alpha (R) is a single-use digital flexible cystoscope with an integrated grasper designed for double J (DJ) stent removal. Aim of this study was to conduct a multicentric evaluation of the costs and ... -
Triggers and regulation: The gut microbiome in rheumatoid arthritis
(Taylor and Francis Ltd., 2023)Introduction Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease marked by systemic symptoms and joint degeneration. Interestingly, the development and progression of rheumatoid arthritis have been linked to the microbiome, ...