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Characteristics Of Diabetes Mellitus Patients In Turkey: An Analysis Of National Electronic Health Records, Mustafa Mahi̇r Ülgü, Kemal Hakan Gülkesen, Abdullah Akünal, Mustafa Okan Ayvali, Neşe Zayi̇m, Şuayip Bi̇ri̇nci̇, Mustafa Kemal Balci
Characteristics Of Diabetes Mellitus Patients In Turkey: An Analysis Of National Electronic Health Records, Mustafa Mahi̇r Ülgü, Kemal Hakan Gülkesen, Abdullah Akünal, Mustafa Okan Ayvali, Neşe Zayi̇m, Şuayip Bi̇ri̇nci̇, Mustafa Kemal Balci
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: It was estimated that there were 537 million people with diabetes mellitus in 2021, representing 10.5% of the global adult population. Diabetes prevalence in Turkey is 13.5%, according to a meta-analysis and 17.3% according to a recent study. Although the primary purpose of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) is clinical, researchers can use them to conduct epidemiologic investigations. This study aims to document the prevalence of diabetes and to evaluate the healthcare utilization of people with diabetes compared to the people without diabetes, based on national EHR. Methods: Only people over 14 years old were included in the analysis. Our …
Decreasing Incidence And Severity Of Behçet's Disease: A Changing Trend Inepidemiological Spectrum Possibly Associated With Oral Health, Gonca Mumcu, Fatma Ali̇baz Öner, Safi̇ye Atlas Tüli̇n Ergun, Rafi̇ Haner Di̇reskeneli̇
Decreasing Incidence And Severity Of Behçet's Disease: A Changing Trend Inepidemiological Spectrum Possibly Associated With Oral Health, Gonca Mumcu, Fatma Ali̇baz Öner, Safi̇ye Atlas Tüli̇n Ergun, Rafi̇ Haner Di̇reskeneli̇
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Behçet's disease (BD) is a systemic and inflammatory disorder that is mainly present along the ancient Silk Road, from the Mediterranean Sea to East Asia. A wide range of prevalence figures (0.1-420/100,000) have been reported for BD, also among Turkish populations of similar genetic background living in different countries. Recently, a decline in the incidence of BD and a change of the disease spectrum to less-severe manifestations have been reported from Japan and Korea, two genetically homogenous, affluent populations with limited immigration. It was hypothesized that a decline in infectious diseases, especially dental/periodontal infections, associated with the improvement in oral …
Sars-Cov-2 Epidemiology And Control, Different Scenarios For Turkey, Eskild Petersen, Ayşe Deni̇z Gökengi̇n
Sars-Cov-2 Epidemiology And Control, Different Scenarios For Turkey, Eskild Petersen, Ayşe Deni̇z Gökengi̇n
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Coronavirus Infectious Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is now a pandemic spreading in most countries including Turkey. Materials and methods: The current knowledge of COVID-19 and the virus causing it, SARS-CoV-2, was reviewed. The epidemiology and control in different countries was compared and the differences discussed. Results: The population attack rates and case fatality rates vary from country to country with Lombardy in northern Italy reporting an attack rate in the general population of 0.37% compared to 0.004% in Hong Kong. The differences are caused by different testing strategies and reporting systems. Conclusion: Turkey is early in the outbreak. Different control …
Epidemiology And Cost Of Drug Treatment Of Cancer In Northern Cyprus, Ayşe Gökyi̇ği̇t, Seyi̇de Rumeysa Demi̇rdamar
Epidemiology And Cost Of Drug Treatment Of Cancer In Northern Cyprus, Ayşe Gökyi̇ği̇t, Seyi̇de Rumeysa Demi̇rdamar
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: To determine the epidemiology, the sociodemographic features, the incidence and prevalence rate of cancer, and the cost of drug treatment in Northern Cyprus. Materials and methods: All of the oncology prescriptions, cancer pathology reports, and cancer referrals to overseas for 2011 were collected from the state hospitals, the only private university hospital that provides oncology services, and the Ministry of Health to prepare an epidemiological database. The total cost of drug treatment at the state hospitals and cost of the most frequent five cancer types were also calculated using the therapy protocols and the expense of the drugs. Results: …
Prevalence Of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus In School Children 6–18 Years Old In Diyarbakır, Southeastern Anatolian Region Of Turkey, Hüseyi̇n Demi̇rbi̇lek, Mehmet Nuri̇ Özbek
Prevalence Of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus In School Children 6–18 Years Old In Diyarbakır, Southeastern Anatolian Region Of Turkey, Hüseyi̇n Demi̇rbi̇lek, Mehmet Nuri̇ Özbek
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The frequency of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) differs according to factors like geographical location, ethnicity, sex, and age. There are few studies investigating T1DM prevalence in the children of Turkey or of the Southeastern Anatolian Region. We aimed to define T1DM prevalence and to investigate geographic and sociodemographic features in school children 6-18 years old living in Diyarbakır. Materials and methods: The number of children with T1DM and the total number of children at the schools were defined in cooperation with the Diyarbakır Provincial Education Directorate. T1DM prevalence was calculated with the obtained data. Results: The number of school …
Assessment Of The Findings On The Existence Of Complications In Brucellosis, Cemal Bulut, Meltem Arzu Yetki̇n, Gülruhsar Yilmaz, Fatma Şebnem Erdi̇nç, Çi̇ğdem Ataman Hati̇poğlu, Sami̇ Kinikli, Behi̇ç Oral, Necla Tülek, Ali̇ Pekcan Demi̇röz
Assessment Of The Findings On The Existence Of Complications In Brucellosis, Cemal Bulut, Meltem Arzu Yetki̇n, Gülruhsar Yilmaz, Fatma Şebnem Erdi̇nç, Çi̇ğdem Ataman Hati̇poğlu, Sami̇ Kinikli, Behi̇ç Oral, Necla Tülek, Ali̇ Pekcan Demi̇röz
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Brucellosis is a prevalent disease in Turkey. The object of this study was to assess the findings in brucellosis cases with and without complications. Materials and methods: A total of 324 patients diagnosed with brucellosis between 1999 and 2005 were reviewed retrospectively. The diagnosis of brucellosis was established serologically and/or by positivite blood culture. Epidemiologic features, clinical symptoms, and laboratory findings of the patients were assessed in both complicated and noncomplicated brucellosis cases by univariate and multivariate analysis. Results: The mean age of patients was 44.0 ± 18.3 years (range 15-83 years). In addition, 56% of the patients were male. …
Distribution Of Congenital Heart Disease In Turkey*, Serdar Kula, Ayhan Çevi̇k, Fatma Rana Olguntürk, Fatma Sedef Tunaoğlu, Ayşe Deni̇z Oğuz, Mustafa Necmi̇ İlhan
Distribution Of Congenital Heart Disease In Turkey*, Serdar Kula, Ayhan Çevi̇k, Fatma Rana Olguntürk, Fatma Sedef Tunaoğlu, Ayşe Deni̇z Oğuz, Mustafa Necmi̇ İlhan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To describe the epidemiology and geographical distribution of congenital heart disease. A retrospective population-based study was conducted using data collected in a large tertiary care hospital in Turkey. Materials and methods: The medical records of 1300 patients with congenital heart disease admitted to the Gazi University Department of Pediatric Cardiology for catheter angiography from 1997-2007 were reviewed. The patients were divided into 7 groups according to geographical distribution, and each group was further divided into 2 groups, for simple (group 1) and complex (group 2) congenital heart disease. Results: Among the 1300 cases, there was no difference between the regions …
A Novel Cut-Off For Abdominal Obesity Derived From Various Anthropometric Indices To Predict Body Composition: Arm Fat Area, Betül Çi̇çek, Ahmet Öztürk, Mümtaz M. Mazicioğlu, Neri̇man İnanç, Seli̇m Kurtoğlu
A Novel Cut-Off For Abdominal Obesity Derived From Various Anthropometric Indices To Predict Body Composition: Arm Fat Area, Betül Çi̇çek, Ahmet Öztürk, Mümtaz M. Mazicioğlu, Neri̇man İnanç, Seli̇m Kurtoğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Determination of fat and fat-free mass is of considerable interest in evaluation of nutritional status. The aim of the present study was to determine whether using arm fat area (AFA) is helpful in identifying abdominal obesity (waist circumference > 90^{th} percentile) in Turkish children and adolescents with high risk. According to AFA ≥ 85^{th} percentile indicating overweight, we determined age- and gender-specific cut-offs from anthropometric indices. Materials and methods: This study was conducted with 5358 (2621 boys, 2737 girls) children and adolescents aged 6-17 years. Height, weight, arm span, waist circumference (WC), mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), and triceps skinfold thickness (TSF) …
Epidemiological Risk Factors For Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Patients, Ayten Kadanali, Serpi̇l Erol, Zülal Özkurt, Kemaletti̇n Özden
Epidemiological Risk Factors For Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Patients, Ayten Kadanali, Serpi̇l Erol, Zülal Özkurt, Kemaletti̇n Özden
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim The aim of this study was to evaluate the epidemiological risk factors for Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) patients admitted to our hospitals between January 2004- December 2006. Materials and methods: This was a study of 63 CCHF patients whose definitive diagnosis was based on the detection of CCHF virus-specific IgM by ELISA and/or of genomic segments of the CCHF virus by real time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and 50 healthy controls. Related data were collected prospectively. Results: Twenty-two (50.8%) of the patients were female, and 31 of them (49.2%) were male. The mean age of the patients was 46 …
The Epidemiology Of Microsporidias In Humans (Malatya Sample), Ülkü Karaman, Ni̇lgün Daldal, Meti̇n Atambay, Cemi̇l Çolak
The Epidemiology Of Microsporidias In Humans (Malatya Sample), Ülkü Karaman, Ni̇lgün Daldal, Meti̇n Atambay, Cemi̇l Çolak
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: Microsporidias, first isolated and defined in 1857, are obligate intracellular parasites observed in animal groups and especially invertebrates. Generally homosexual patients and patients who are HIV positive and immune suppressed constitute the participants of international studies about the epidemiology of microsporidias. No previous studies about the prevalence of the parasite in Turkey have been found in the literature. This study aimed to determine the epidemiology of microsporidias in and around Malatya. Materials and Methods: Feces samples (n: 2665) from patients who presented at İnönü University Medical Faculty policlinics in 2006 with some digestive system complaints and were referred to …
Anti-Hev Antibody Prevalence In Three Distinct Regions Of Turkey And Its Relationship With Age, Gender, Education And Abortions, Di̇lek Olcay, Can Polat Eyi̇gün, Şükrü Volkan Özgüven, İsmai̇l Yaşar Avci, Ahmet Bülent Beşi̇rbelli̇oğlu, Selma Yegane Tosun, Alaaddi̇n Pahsa
Anti-Hev Antibody Prevalence In Three Distinct Regions Of Turkey And Its Relationship With Age, Gender, Education And Abortions, Di̇lek Olcay, Can Polat Eyi̇gün, Şükrü Volkan Özgüven, İsmai̇l Yaşar Avci, Ahmet Bülent Beşi̇rbelli̇oğlu, Selma Yegane Tosun, Alaaddi̇n Pahsa
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) causes epidemics in developing countries such as India, Burma, Indonesia, Chad and China, but it causes sporadic cases in developed countries such as the U.S.A., Canada and the U.K. Turkey represents a bridge between HEV endemic and non-endemic areas, and HEV may cause epidemics in Turkey. In this study, the prevalence of HEV in three distinct regions of Turkey and its relationship with age, gender, education and abortions was investigated. Nine hundred ten randomly selected cases from three cities in three geographic regions of Turkey (Manisa from the Aegean region, Elmadağ/Ankara from Central Anatolia and Diyarbakır …