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A New Device For Bronchoscopy For Better Protection, Aslihan Gürün Kaya, Mi̇raç Öz, İnci̇fer Karnak Orhun, Serhat Erol, Aydin Çi̇ledağ, Demet Karnak, Akin Kaya Jan 2022

A New Device For Bronchoscopy For Better Protection, Aslihan Gürün Kaya, Mi̇raç Öz, İnci̇fer Karnak Orhun, Serhat Erol, Aydin Çi̇ledağ, Demet Karnak, Akin Kaya

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 has not been precisely known in bronchoscopy procedures. We have designed a cabinet device called Ankara University Bronchoscopy Cabinet (Aubrocab® ) to protect healthcare. We aimed to evaluate preventing effect of Aubrocab® on aerosol spreading by measuring the particles in the bronchoscopy suite. Materials and methods: The patients were categorized into two groups as those who underwent bronchoscopy with and without Aubrocab® . We measured PM 0.5 levels before and after bronchoscopy in the bronchoscopy suite. Results: A total of 82 patients, 62 of whom underwent bronchoscopy with Aubrocab® …


Delirium, Dementia, And Depression (3d) Assessment Of Older Patients In The Emergencydepartment: 5-Year Survival Analysis, İsa Kiliçaslan, Myat Soe Thet, Hüseyi̇n Berkay Karahacioğlu, Merve Sevi̇m Artykov, Zekeri̇ya Ülger, Mehmet Ali̇ Aslaner, Banu Kiliçaslan Jan 2022

Delirium, Dementia, And Depression (3d) Assessment Of Older Patients In The Emergencydepartment: 5-Year Survival Analysis, İsa Kiliçaslan, Myat Soe Thet, Hüseyi̇n Berkay Karahacioğlu, Merve Sevi̇m Artykov, Zekeri̇ya Ülger, Mehmet Ali̇ Aslaner, Banu Kiliçaslan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background: While physicians tend to emphasize on physical medical problems, behavioral and cognitive disorders of geriatric patients are usually missed, especially in emergency settings. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of delirium, dementia, and depression (3D) among older patients (≥65 years old) in the Emergency Department (ED) and to evaluate the effect of geriatric 3D on the 6-month and 5-year mortality. Materials and methods: This was a prospective, observational cohort study, including 415 patients from eligible 512 consecutive older patients, who are 65 years of age or older, presenting to the ED of a tertiary care …


Tp-E Interval, Tp-E/Qt, And Tp-E/Qtc Ratios In Patients With Primaryhyperparathyroidism And Their Relationship With Cardiac Arrhythmic Events, Yücel Yilmaz, Şaban Keleşoğlu, Ferhat Gökay, Yasi̇n Şi̇mşek Jan 2022

Tp-E Interval, Tp-E/Qt, And Tp-E/Qtc Ratios In Patients With Primaryhyperparathyroidism And Their Relationship With Cardiac Arrhythmic Events, Yücel Yilmaz, Şaban Keleşoğlu, Ferhat Gökay, Yasi̇n Şi̇mşek

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is an endocrine disorder characterized by hypercalcemia caused by excessive parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion from the parathyroid gland. PHPT was previously shown to increase cardiac arrhythmias. Besides, new indices, such as the Tpeak-Tend (Tp-e) interval, Tp-e interval/QT interval (Tp-e/QT) ratio, and Tp-e interval/corrected QT interval (Tp-e/QTc) ratio may be associated with ventricular arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the relationship between PHPT and the changes to Tp-e interval, Tp-e/QT ratio, and Tp-e/QTc ratio. Materials and methods: We carried out the study with 41 patients with PHPT and 40 control subjects. We calculated …


Linguistic Validation Of A Widely Used Recovery Score: Quality Of Recovery-15 (Qor-15), Umut Kara, Fati̇h Şi̇mşek, Hasan Kamburoğlu, Mehmet Özgür Özhan, Ümi̇t Alakuş, Mehmet Emi̇n İnce, Sami̇ Eksert, Gökhan Özkan, Mehmet Burak Eşki̇n, Serkan Şenkal Jan 2022

Linguistic Validation Of A Widely Used Recovery Score: Quality Of Recovery-15 (Qor-15), Umut Kara, Fati̇h Şi̇mşek, Hasan Kamburoğlu, Mehmet Özgür Özhan, Ümi̇t Alakuş, Mehmet Emi̇n İnce, Sami̇ Eksert, Gökhan Özkan, Mehmet Burak Eşki̇n, Serkan Şenkal

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The quality of recovery-15 (QoR-15) is a patient reported outcome questionnaire that measures the quality of recovery after surgery and anesthesia. The QoR-15 has been validated in many languages; Turkish version of the QoR-15 has not yet been established. The aims of this study were to translate the QoR-15 questionnaire into Turkish and to perform a full psychometric evaluation of the Turkish version. Materials and methods: After translating the original English version of the QoR-15 scale into Turkish, the QoR-15T scale was psychometrically validated. This process included validity, reliability, responsiveness, feasibility. The QoR-15T was evaluated before the surgery and …


Clinically Mild Encephalitis/Encephalopathy With A Reversible Splenial Lesion Of Thecorpus Callosum In Childhood: A Single-Center Experience, Hali̇l Çeli̇k, Betül Emi̇ne Deri̇nkuyu, Erhan Aksoy, Ülkühan Öztoprak, Nesri̇n Ceylan, Ebru Azapağasi, Suna Özdem, Melahat Melek Oğuz, Deni̇z Yüksel Jan 2022

Clinically Mild Encephalitis/Encephalopathy With A Reversible Splenial Lesion Of Thecorpus Callosum In Childhood: A Single-Center Experience, Hali̇l Çeli̇k, Betül Emi̇ne Deri̇nkuyu, Erhan Aksoy, Ülkühan Öztoprak, Nesri̇n Ceylan, Ebru Azapağasi, Suna Özdem, Melahat Melek Oğuz, Deni̇z Yüksel

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Mild encephalitis/encephalopathy with a reversible splenial lesion (MERS) is a rare clinicoradiological syndrome that typically presents with central nervous system symptoms such as loss of consciousness, seizure, headache, and ophthalmoparesis. Materials and methods: Here, we highlight the characteristics of this syndrome together with the clinical and MRI findings of 6 pediatric patients with MERS. Results: Between January 2017 and October 2020, 6 patients with MERS (3 boys and 3 girls) presented to our center. The mean age was 122 ± 54.6 (min-max: 44-180) months. None of the patients had a chronic disease. In our study, infectious agents were detected …


Determination Of The Relationship Between Major Histocompatibility Complex Alleles Andchildhood Onset Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Hüsnü Ümi̇t Lüleyap, Gökhan Karacaoğlan, Ayşegül Tahi̇roğlu, Akgün Yaman, Perçi̇n Pazarci, Sali̇h Çeti̇ner, Davut Alpteki̇n, Yaşar Sertdemi̇r, Gülşah Evyapan, Doğa Lüleyap Jan 2022

Determination Of The Relationship Between Major Histocompatibility Complex Alleles Andchildhood Onset Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Hüsnü Ümi̇t Lüleyap, Gökhan Karacaoğlan, Ayşegül Tahi̇roğlu, Akgün Yaman, Perçi̇n Pazarci, Sali̇h Çeti̇ner, Davut Alpteki̇n, Yaşar Sertdemi̇r, Gülşah Evyapan, Doğa Lüleyap

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: About half of the cases of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) occurring in childhood/adolescence occur with similar symptoms both in childhood and adulthood. Immunologic stress is claimed to be a risk factor in the etiology of childhood onset OCD. Our aim was to elucidate the relationship between childhood onset OCD risk and MHC complex I and II alleles. Materials and methods: MHC alleles of 49 OCD children together with 277 healthy children (aged 4-12) were analyzed by PCR. Results were evaluated by using univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis. Results: A2, A29, C4, DRB3.1, and DRB1*16 alleles were found to …


Additional Gastric Resection After One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass-Are There Benefits?, Haci Murat Çayci, Umut Eren Erdoğdu, Mehmet Aki̇f Türkoğlu, Ali̇ Tardu, Ufuk Arslan, Gözde Doğan, Hasan Çantay Jan 2022

Additional Gastric Resection After One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass-Are There Benefits?, Haci Murat Çayci, Umut Eren Erdoğdu, Mehmet Aki̇f Türkoğlu, Ali̇ Tardu, Ufuk Arslan, Gözde Doğan, Hasan Çantay

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Mini/one anastomosis gastric bypass (MGB-OAGB) is a bariatric surgery procedure that has proved effective for weight loss and the resolution of metabolic disorders. The present study evaluates the effect on postoperative outcomes of resecting the corpus and fundus as an addition to OAGB. Materials and methods: This retrospective study recorded and evaluated the data of 83 patients who underwent laparoscopic OAGB due to morbid obesity (Body Mass Index-BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2 ) in our clinic between January 2018 and January 2020. The patients were divided into two groups: the first group comprised patients undergoing standard OAGB (n = 49), …


Efficacy Of Eltrombopag In Thrombocytopenia After Hematopoietic Stem Celltransplantation, Ayşe Karataş, Hakan Göker, Haluk Demi̇roğlu, Ümi̇t Yavuz Malkan, Mustafa Velet, Olgu Erki̇n Çinar, Batuhan Erdoğdu, Mi̇ne Karadeni̇z, Ni̇lgün Sayinalp, Sali̇h Aksu, İbrahi̇m Celaletti̇n Haznedaroğlu, Osman İlhami̇ Özcebe, Yahya Büyükaşik Jan 2022

Efficacy Of Eltrombopag In Thrombocytopenia After Hematopoietic Stem Celltransplantation, Ayşe Karataş, Hakan Göker, Haluk Demi̇roğlu, Ümi̇t Yavuz Malkan, Mustafa Velet, Olgu Erki̇n Çinar, Batuhan Erdoğdu, Mi̇ne Karadeni̇z, Ni̇lgün Sayinalp, Sali̇h Aksu, İbrahi̇m Celaletti̇n Haznedaroğlu, Osman İlhami̇ Özcebe, Yahya Büyükaşik

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Thrombocytopenia is a common complication following hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT). Eltrombopag has been used in thrombocytopenia treatment after HSCT in recent years. Herein, we present our experience of 25 patients treated with eltrombopag for post-HSCT thrombocytopenia. Materials and methods: Fifteen autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (AHSCT) and 10 allogenic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) recipients treated with eltrombopag for treatment of prolonged isolated thrombocytopenia (PIT) or secondary failure of platelet recovery (SFPR) in the stem cell transplantation unit of Hacettepe University Hematology Department between 2017 and 2021 were included in the study. The primary endpoint of this study …


Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation Versus Cemented Calcar-Replacement Hemiarthroplastyfor Unstable Intertrochanteric Fracture In Elderly: An Overall Survival Study, Fati̇h Durgut, Erdem Şahi̇n, Sadetti̇n Çi̇ftci̇, Bahatti̇n Kerem Aydin Jan 2022

Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation Versus Cemented Calcar-Replacement Hemiarthroplastyfor Unstable Intertrochanteric Fracture In Elderly: An Overall Survival Study, Fati̇h Durgut, Erdem Şahi̇n, Sadetti̇n Çi̇ftci̇, Bahatti̇n Kerem Aydin

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The aim of this study is to compare the perioperative complications and overall survival of patients who underwent proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA) and patients who underwent cemented calcar-replacement hemiarthroplasty (CCRH) for unstable intertrochanteric fracture in patients aged 75 years and older. Materials and methods: A total of 94 patients who underwent PFNA or CCRH between 2010 and 2012 because of femur fracture (A2.2 and A2.3 according to the Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen/Orthopaedic Trauma Association (AO/OTA) classification) were analyzed retrospectively. Hospitalization times, blood transfusion needs, reoperation rates, and overall survival were compared. Results: Forty-eight patients in the PFNA group and …


Development Of Speech Intelligibility In Geriatric Individuals With Hearing Loss, Bünyami̇n Çildir, Meral Di̇dem Türkyilmaz Jan 2022

Development Of Speech Intelligibility In Geriatric Individuals With Hearing Loss, Bünyami̇n Çildir, Meral Di̇dem Türkyilmaz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: In our study, we aimed to evaluate the hearing aid benefit and speech intelligibility with hearing aids using objective and subjective measurements, according to the type of hearing loss in elderly individuals who used different types of hearing aids. Materials and methods: The objective and subjective findings from a total of 47 elderly individuals between the ages of 60 and 84, who used regular hearing aids for at least six months, and who were diagnosed with different types and degrees of hearing loss were evaluated by scanning them retrospectively. Results: In our study, the Adaptive Turkish matrix sentence test …


The Impact Of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells On Experimental Testiculartorsion In Rats, Ahmet Ertürk, Sabri̇ Demi̇r, Yasemi̇n Dere Günal, Mehmet Zengi̇n, Mi̇yase Çinar, Di̇nçer Yildiz, Si̇yami̇ Karahan, Emrah Şenel Jan 2022

The Impact Of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells On Experimental Testiculartorsion In Rats, Ahmet Ertürk, Sabri̇ Demi̇r, Yasemi̇n Dere Günal, Mehmet Zengi̇n, Mi̇yase Çinar, Di̇nçer Yildiz, Si̇yami̇ Karahan, Emrah Şenel

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the healing effects of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) on experimental testicular torsion in rats. Materials and methods: Three groups consisting of 10 Wistar albino rats were created. In Group I, the left testicle was explored and relocated in the scrotum without any attempt to modify it. In Group II, the left testicle underwent torsion for three h and then was detorsed and relocated. In Group III, in addition to torsion and detorsion, BM-MSCs were administered intratesticularly. The rats were sacrificed on the seventh day, and the healing status of …


Irisin Relaxes Rat Thoracic Aorta Through Inhibiting Signaling Pathways Implicatingprotein Kinase C, Sadetti̇n Demi̇rel, Serdar Şahi̇ntürk, Naci̇ye İşbi̇l, Fadil Özyener Jan 2022

Irisin Relaxes Rat Thoracic Aorta Through Inhibiting Signaling Pathways Implicatingprotein Kinase C, Sadetti̇n Demi̇rel, Serdar Şahi̇ntürk, Naci̇ye İşbi̇l, Fadil Özyener

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Irisin, a newly identified exercise-derived myokine, has been found involved in a peripheral vasodilator effect. However, little is known regarding the potential vascular activity of irisin, and the mechanisms underlying its effects on vascular smooth muscle have not been fully elucidated. This study was aimed to investigate the effects of irisin on vascular smooth muscle contractility in rat thoracic aorta, and the hypothesis that protein kinase C (PKC) may have a role in these effects. Materials and methods: Isometric contraction-relaxation responses of thoracic aorta rings were measured with an isolated organ bath model. The steady contraction was induced with …


Evaluation Of The Frequency And Intensity Of Covid-19 In Patients With Ankylosingspondylitis Under Anti-Tnf Therapy, Sümeyye Merve Türk, Zeynep Öztürk, Damla Karataş, Ünal Erkorkmaz, Emel Gönüllü Jan 2022

Evaluation Of The Frequency And Intensity Of Covid-19 In Patients With Ankylosingspondylitis Under Anti-Tnf Therapy, Sümeyye Merve Türk, Zeynep Öztürk, Damla Karataş, Ünal Erkorkmaz, Emel Gönüllü

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.


Evaluation Of Irrational Drug Use Of Individuals Over The Age Of 18 Who Applied To Auniversity Hospital, Sevi̇l Özger İlhan, Mücahi̇t Yildiz, Hakan Tüzün, Asi̇ye Uğraş Di̇kmen Jan 2022

Evaluation Of Irrational Drug Use Of Individuals Over The Age Of 18 Who Applied To Auniversity Hospital, Sevi̇l Özger İlhan, Mücahi̇t Yildiz, Hakan Tüzün, Asi̇ye Uğraş Di̇kmen

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Irrational drug use not only causes a delay in the treatment of patients, failure to achieve full well-being, drug interactions and side effects, drug resistance but also creates economic negativities such as waste of resources and unnecessary workload. This study aims to investigate the irrational drug use behaviors of individuals over the age of 18 who applied to a university hospital. Materials and methods: This sectional study included 1247 people over the age of 18 who applied for Gazi University Health, Research and Application Center. A questionnaire was applied to the applicants by face-to-face interview technique. Logistic regression analysis …


Pasireotide Treatment In Cushing's Disease: A Single Tertiary Center's Experience, Serdar Şahi̇n, Gular Kari̇mova, Şeyda Gül Özcan, Emre Durcan, Hande Mefkure Özkaya, Pinar Kadioğlu Jan 2022

Pasireotide Treatment In Cushing's Disease: A Single Tertiary Center's Experience, Serdar Şahi̇n, Gular Kari̇mova, Şeyda Gül Özcan, Emre Durcan, Hande Mefkure Özkaya, Pinar Kadioğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Cushing's disease (CD), which cannot be controlled by surgery, requires medical treatment. In this situation, treatments with long-term effectiveness and safety profiles are needed. We aimed to evaluate the effects and adverse effects of pasireotide treatment in CD. Materials and methods: Patients who were followed up for CD and treated with pasireotide between 2014-2020 at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, were evaluated retrospectively. The efficacy and adverse effects of pasireotide were evaluated in this study. Results: Thirty-two patients were evaluated. The mean duration of treatment was 26.5 [range, 12.0-37.0] months. The 24-h urinary free cortisol (UFC) decreased 46% during the treatment …


Endocarditis-Tr: Diagnosis, Treatment, And Prognosis Of The Infective Endocarditispatients Admitting Tertiary Centres Of Turkey, Ali̇ Nazmi̇ Çalik, Fatma Özlem Arican Özlük, Mehmet Baran Karataş, Yi̇ği̇t Çanga, Semi̇h Eren, Görkem Ayhan, Ayşe Sünbül, Ali̇ Pali̇ce, Aytaç Candemi̇r, Şükrü Akyüz, Mehdi̇ Zoghi̇, Ömer Kozan Jan 2022

Endocarditis-Tr: Diagnosis, Treatment, And Prognosis Of The Infective Endocarditispatients Admitting Tertiary Centres Of Turkey, Ali̇ Nazmi̇ Çalik, Fatma Özlem Arican Özlük, Mehmet Baran Karataş, Yi̇ği̇t Çanga, Semi̇h Eren, Görkem Ayhan, Ayşe Sünbül, Ali̇ Pali̇ce, Aytaç Candemi̇r, Şükrü Akyüz, Mehdi̇ Zoghi̇, Ömer Kozan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Infective endocarditis (IE) is still a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among cardiovascular diseases. ENDOCARDITIS-TR study aims to evaluate the compliance of the diagnostic and therapeutic methods being used in Turkey with current guidelines. Materials and methods: The ENDOCARDITIS-TR trial is a multicentre, prospective, observational study consisting of patients admitted to tertiary centres with a definite diagnose of IE. In addition to the demographic, clinical, microbiological, and echocardiographic findings of the patients, adverse events, indications for surgery, and in-hospital mortality were recorded during a 2-year time interval. Results: A total of 208 IE patients from 7 tertiary centres …


Evaluation Of The Relationship Between Insulin Resistance And Visceral Adiposity Index Inpatients With Acne Vulgaris, İbrahi̇m Fuat Kayihan Kaya, M. Ali̇ Eryilmaz, Selma Pekgör, Orhan Külahci Jan 2022

Evaluation Of The Relationship Between Insulin Resistance And Visceral Adiposity Index Inpatients With Acne Vulgaris, İbrahi̇m Fuat Kayihan Kaya, M. Ali̇ Eryilmaz, Selma Pekgör, Orhan Külahci

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Acne vulgaris (AV) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that is common among adolescents. Its etiology involves hormones, diet, genetics, and environmental factors. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between acne vulgaris and insulin resistance (IR) and visceral adiposity index (VAI). Materials and methods: The study included 184 individuals. Participants' height, weight, waist and hip circumference and blood pressure were measured. Morning fasting blood was obtained from all participants for measuring glucose, insulin, triglyceride (TG), and cholesterol levels. The HOMA index and visceral adiposity index were calculated. The collected data were analyzed using statistical methods. …


The Role Of Leptin In Primary Sjögren Syndrome: A Clinical And Histopathologicalassessment Study, Mustafa Erdogan, Kayhan Basak, Mehmet Engin Tezcan Jan 2022

The Role Of Leptin In Primary Sjögren Syndrome: A Clinical And Histopathologicalassessment Study, Mustafa Erdogan, Kayhan Basak, Mehmet Engin Tezcan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.


Turkey's Transition To Face-To-Face Schooling During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Mahmut Özer, Hayri̇ Eren Suna, Matjaz Perc, Sadri̇ Şensoy, Sevi̇l Uygun İli̇khan Jan 2022

Turkey's Transition To Face-To-Face Schooling During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Mahmut Özer, Hayri̇ Eren Suna, Matjaz Perc, Sadri̇ Şensoy, Sevi̇l Uygun İli̇khan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The COVID-19 pandemic majorly disrupted conventional schooling and many countries maintained educational services through distance education. The duration of school closures in Turkey was longer than most OECD countries, thus Turkey prioritized school reopenings in the 2021-2022 academic year to mitigate possible negative outcomes of closures. Here we study the compatibility of implications for school reopenings in Turkey with these practices and assess the first semester of face-to-face schooling. Materials and methods: We have used document analysis to present and compare the practices in Turkey with international practices. We also used a comparative approach to assess the coherence between …


The Clinical Follow-Up And Management Of Covid-19 In Children And Adolescents Withan Immunocompromised State Or A Malignancy, İrem Ceren Erbaş, Hati̇ce Karaoğlu Asrak, Ayşe Çakil Güzi̇n, Şi̇lem Özdem Alataş, Şefi̇ka Akyol, Meral Torun Bayram, Refi̇k Emre Çeçen, Di̇lek İnce, Özlem Tüfekçi̇, Nurşen Belet Jan 2022

The Clinical Follow-Up And Management Of Covid-19 In Children And Adolescents Withan Immunocompromised State Or A Malignancy, İrem Ceren Erbaş, Hati̇ce Karaoğlu Asrak, Ayşe Çakil Güzi̇n, Şi̇lem Özdem Alataş, Şefi̇ka Akyol, Meral Torun Bayram, Refi̇k Emre Çeçen, Di̇lek İnce, Özlem Tüfekçi̇, Nurşen Belet

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: It is still not known how an immunosuppressive state affects the response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in children and adolescents. The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical characteristics, outcomes, and follow-up results of COVID-19 in pediatric patients with a history of immunocompromise or malignancy, retrospectively. Materials and methods: Patients with a diagnosis of COVID-19 who were under 18 years of age and had a history of immunosuppressive chronic disease or under immunosuppressant treatment were included in the study. Patients were applied to our outpatient clinic or consulted to our department in a tertiary center during the …


Pertussis Prevalence Among Adult Patients With Acute Cough, Ahmet İlbay, Mi̇ne Durusu Tanriöver, Işkin Pinar Zarakol, Ezgi̇ Çalişkan Güzelce, Hati̇ce Bölek, Serhat Ünal Jan 2022

Pertussis Prevalence Among Adult Patients With Acute Cough, Ahmet İlbay, Mi̇ne Durusu Tanriöver, Işkin Pinar Zarakol, Ezgi̇ Çalişkan Güzelce, Hati̇ce Bölek, Serhat Ünal

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Bordetella pertussis infection remains an important health problem in adults due to the increasing prevalence in recent years. Pertussis in adults can be easily overlooked or misdiagnosed. We aimed to determine the prevalence of pertussis in adult patients with acute cough and the clinical features of the pertussis cases. Materials and methods: Internal Medicine and Pulmonology inpatient wards and outpatient clinics were screened between March 2017 and June 2018. Patients with cough duration between 1 week and 1 month were enrolled. Those who were on antibiotics for more than 5 days were excluded. A total of 115 patients were …


The Validity And Reliability Study Of The Turkish Version Of Engagement In Healthy Ageing, Ramazan Kiraç, Seda Uyar, Mehmet Aki̇f Eri̇şen, Nur Feyzal Kesen Jan 2022

The Validity And Reliability Study Of The Turkish Version Of Engagement In Healthy Ageing, Ramazan Kiraç, Seda Uyar, Mehmet Aki̇f Eri̇şen, Nur Feyzal Kesen

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.


Determination Of Covid-19 Pcr Positivity And Mutation Status In Coronavacvaccinated Individuals In Turkey, Ahmet Çalişkan, Mücahi̇t Seçme, İlknur Kaleli̇, Tuğba Sari, Sedef Zeli̇ha Öner, Sani̇ye Küçükakin Yaka, Büşra Dönmez Jan 2022

Determination Of Covid-19 Pcr Positivity And Mutation Status In Coronavacvaccinated Individuals In Turkey, Ahmet Çalişkan, Mücahi̇t Seçme, İlknur Kaleli̇, Tuğba Sari, Sedef Zeli̇ha Öner, Sani̇ye Küçükakin Yaka, Büşra Dönmez

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: CoronaVac is an inactivated virus-based COVID-19 vaccine used in Turkey and approved for emergency use by the World Health Organization (WHO). In this study, it was aimed to retrospectively evaluate the mutation status and clinical status in individuals who received two doses of CoronaVac vaccine and were infected with COVID-19 at least two weeks after the second dose. Materials and methods: 164 people were included in the study and COVID-19 diagnosis and mutation analyses were determined by RT-PCR using the Bioseepdy SARS CoV-2 Double Gene RT-qPCR Kit and the Biospeedy SARS-CoV-2 Variant Plus kit in accordance with the protocol …


The Efficacy Of Anakinra Compared To Standard Care Of Treatment For Covid-19: A Metaanalysis, Hamna Malik, Hira Bint Abdul Jabbar, Farah Latif, Azza Sarfraz, Zouina Sarfraz, Muzna Sarfraz Jan 2022

The Efficacy Of Anakinra Compared To Standard Care Of Treatment For Covid-19: A Metaanalysis, Hamna Malik, Hira Bint Abdul Jabbar, Farah Latif, Azza Sarfraz, Zouina Sarfraz, Muzna Sarfraz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: As SARS-CoV-2 continues to spread worldwide, this study brings to light the link that anakinra, a recombinant IL-1 receptor antagonist, has in averting grave clinical outcomes. The objectives of this meta-analysis are to investigate the effects of anakinra in interventional groups compared to control/standard of care groups on mortality along with the provision of a prevalence estimate of the variables associated with death (C-reactive protein-CRP, ferritin, acute respiratory distress syndrome-ARDS). Materials and methods: According to the PRISMA 2020 statement guidelines, a systematic search was conducted from December 19, 2020, until December 10, 2021, with keywords including COVID-19, coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, …


An Evaluation Of The Results Of Convalescent Plasma Therapy Applied To Pregnant Womendiagnosed As Covid-19- Positive In A Pandemic Center: A Prospective Cohort Study, Seyi̇t Ahmet Erol, Atakan Tanaçan, Hakan Apaydin, Şule Göncü Ayhan, Deni̇z Oluklu, Derya Uyan Hendem, Serpi̇l Ünlü, Abdulsamet Erden, Özlem Moraloğlu Teki̇n, Ahmet Omma, İhsan Ateş, Orhan Küçükşahi̇n, Di̇lek Şahi̇n Jan 2022

An Evaluation Of The Results Of Convalescent Plasma Therapy Applied To Pregnant Womendiagnosed As Covid-19- Positive In A Pandemic Center: A Prospective Cohort Study, Seyi̇t Ahmet Erol, Atakan Tanaçan, Hakan Apaydin, Şule Göncü Ayhan, Deni̇z Oluklu, Derya Uyan Hendem, Serpi̇l Ünlü, Abdulsamet Erden, Özlem Moraloğlu Teki̇n, Ahmet Omma, İhsan Ateş, Orhan Küçükşahi̇n, Di̇lek Şahi̇n

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Convalescent plasma (CP) might be an additional treatment modality in COVID-19. The aim of this study was to compare CP-related clinical characteristics and perinatal outcomes in pregnant women with mild or moderate-severe COVID-19. Materials and methods: This prospective cohort study included 36 pregnant women (12 mild and 24 moderate-severe), who underwent CP therapy. The CP obtained from recently recovered donors was transfused to patients together with maximum supportive care and antiviral agents. The groups were then compared in respect of clinical characteristics, laboratory parameters, obstetric complications, and neonatal outcomes. Results: Significant differences were determined between the groups in respect …


Analgesic Efficacy Of Ultrasound Guided Unilateral Erector Spinae Plane Block For Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Randomized Controlled Study, Savaş Altinsoy, Derya Özkan, Fatma Kavak Akelma, Jüli̇de Ergi̇l Jan 2022

Analgesic Efficacy Of Ultrasound Guided Unilateral Erector Spinae Plane Block For Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Randomized Controlled Study, Savaş Altinsoy, Derya Özkan, Fatma Kavak Akelma, Jüli̇de Ergi̇l

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.


Arthroscopic Bankart Repair Improves Upper Limb Exercise Capacity, Shoulder Function And Quality Of Life, Fi̇gen Dağ, Fehmi̇ Volkan Öztuna, Di̇dem Deri̇ci̇ Yildirim, Özlem Bölgen Çi̇men Jan 2022

Arthroscopic Bankart Repair Improves Upper Limb Exercise Capacity, Shoulder Function And Quality Of Life, Fi̇gen Dağ, Fehmi̇ Volkan Öztuna, Di̇dem Deri̇ci̇ Yildirim, Özlem Bölgen Çi̇men

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.


Comparison Of Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index And Creatinine Index In Short-Term Mortality Prediction In Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients, Fatma Ayerden Ebi̇nç, Gülay Ulusal Okyay, Serpi̇l Müge Değer, Hati̇ce Şahi̇n, Tamer Selen, Çi̇se Kanar Doğan, Kadi̇r Gökhan Atilgan, Ebru Gök Oğuz, Mehmet Deni̇z Ayli Jan 2022

Comparison Of Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index And Creatinine Index In Short-Term Mortality Prediction In Maintenance Hemodialysis Patients, Fatma Ayerden Ebi̇nç, Gülay Ulusal Okyay, Serpi̇l Müge Değer, Hati̇ce Şahi̇n, Tamer Selen, Çi̇se Kanar Doğan, Kadi̇r Gökhan Atilgan, Ebru Gök Oğuz, Mehmet Deni̇z Ayli

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.


Oncometabolites In Urine-A New Opportunity For Detection And Prognosis Of The Clinical Progress Of Verified Prostate Cancer-A Pilot Study, Dimitar Delkov, Lyubka Yoanidu, Desislav Tomov, Rumyana Stoyanova, Ivan Dechev, Yordanka Uzunova Jan 2022

Oncometabolites In Urine-A New Opportunity For Detection And Prognosis Of The Clinical Progress Of Verified Prostate Cancer-A Pilot Study, Dimitar Delkov, Lyubka Yoanidu, Desislav Tomov, Rumyana Stoyanova, Ivan Dechev, Yordanka Uzunova

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.


Test-Retest Reliability And Minimal Detectable Change For Measures Of Wearable Gait Analysis System (G-Walk) In Children With Cerebral Palsy., Melek Volkan Yazici, Gamze Çobanoğlu, Gökhan Yazici Jan 2022

Test-Retest Reliability And Minimal Detectable Change For Measures Of Wearable Gait Analysis System (G-Walk) In Children With Cerebral Palsy., Melek Volkan Yazici, Gamze Çobanoğlu, Gökhan Yazici

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.