Hearing Aid Satisfaction and Usage Patterns Across Age Groups: A Cross-Sectional Analysis.

IIntroduction: This study aimed to evaluate hearing aid satisfaction and usage patterns across different age groups and to investigate the impact of hearing aids on quality of life. Material and Methods: Hearing aid satisfaction and perceived benefit were evaluated using the International Outcome Inventory for Hearing Aids (IOI-HA), administered via phone interview after at least 6 months of use. A total of 850 patients who were prescribed hearing aids for the first time at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology between January 2020 and January 2023 were retrospectively analyzed.

Evaluation of Inflammatory Biomarkers in Parotid Tumors.

BACKGROUND Salivary gland neoplasms present a diagnostic challenge due to their heterogeneous nature and varying histological subtypes. Recent studies have highlighted the potential role of inflammatory biomarkers, such as neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and systemic immune inflammation index (SII), in enhancing diagnostic accuracy for distinguishing between benign and malignant parotid gland tumors. This study aimed to evaluate the use of inflammatory biomarkers - NLR, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), SII, and systemic inflammation response index (SIRI) - in the differential diagnosis of parotid gland tumors.

Prognostic significance of HALP score in İdiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis-related mortality.

Background And Aim: To investigate the prognostic value of the HALP (Hemoglobin, Albumin, Lymphocyte, and Platelet) score for mortality in patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).

Methods: From November 2020, 39 patients with IPF were followed for a duration of 3 years. At the end of 3 years, the relationship between the initial HALP score and mortality was investigated.

The Prevalence of Previous Coronavirus Disease-19 in Patients with Pulmonary Thromboembolism and Its Effect on Embolism Severity.

: The association between past coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) infection and pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) is a potential research topic. We aimed to research the prevalence of previous COVID-19 infection in patients with PTE and to determine whether there is a difference in embolism severity in these cases. Study design: Multicenter, observational, cross-sectional.

Comparative Analysis of Plasmapheresis Versus Plasmapheresis Combined With Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Adult Liver Failure: A Retrospective Observational Study.

Background: Liver failure constitutes a critical medical condition marked by the rapid decline in hepatic functions. Novel therapeutic approaches, including therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) and continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration (CVVHDF), have emerged as promising modalities for mitigating the effects of this condition by facilitating detoxification and enhancing liver function. The efficacy of these interventions, whether administered individually or in combination, is a prominent area of investigation in the management of liver failure among adult populations.

Are the serum iron parameters related to the severity of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome?

Purpose: To evaluate the correlation and relationship between iron parameters including serum iron level, iron-binding capacity, ferritin, transferrin saturation, and the severity of OSAS in the patients who underwent polysomnography.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 209 patients and divided the patients into two groups; AHI ≥ 30 and AHI < 30. The groups were compared using the Mann-Whitney U and the chi-square test.

Audiological outcomes and their association with quality of life in patients undergoing stapedotomy.

Background: Some preoperative and postoperative audiological outcomes may be associated with quality of life (QoL) in stapedotomy patients.

Aims: The aim of this study is to determine which frequencies and conduction pathways improve following this surgery and to assess their effects on QoL.

Material And Methods: Cases who underwent small fenestra stapedotomy were retrospectively reviewed.

Kidney Replacement Therapies and Outcomes in Children With Crush Syndrome-Associated Kidney Injury.

Importance: This study addresses the characteristics, kidney replacement therapy (KRT) modalities, and outcomes in children diagnosed with crush syndrome following an earthquake in Turkey.

Objective: To analyze the associations of different KRT modalities with long-term dialysis dependency and length of stay (LOS) in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).

Design, Setting, And Participants: This multicenter, prospective, and retrospective cohort study was conducted across 20 PICUs in Turkey.

Could Hepcidin Be a New Biomarker in Patients with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)?

Hepcidin is a biomarker produced by hepatocytes in chronic disease anemia and is known to increase during chronic inflammation. This study compares the hepcidin levels in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients and controls, evaluating its relationship with anemia and systemic inflammation in IPF patients. This study included 82 IPF patients and 31 controls.

Closed-loop oxygen usage during invasive mechanical ventilation of pediatric patients (CLOUDIMPP): a randomized controlled cross-over study.

Background: The aim of this study is the evaluation of a closed-loop oxygen control system in pediatric patients undergoing invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV).

Methods: Cross-over, multicenter, randomized, single-blind clinical trial. Patients between the ages of 1 month and 18 years who were undergoing IMV therapy for acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF) were assigned at random to either begin with a 2-hour period of closed-loop oxygen control or manual oxygen titrations.

Management of pediatric liver failure with therapeutic plasma exchange and continuous renal replacement therapy: A retrospective observational study.

Liver failure represents a critical medical condition, marked by the rapid decline of hepatic functions. Emerging therapies, notably therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE) and continuous venovenous hemodiafiltration (CVVHDF), have demonstrated potential in mitigating these conditions through their roles in detoxification and hepatic support. The utility of these treatments, whether applied individually or in tandem, constitutes a significant area of research concerning the management of liver failure in pediatric patients.

Could the HALP score serve as a biomarker of bronchiectasis exacerbation?

Introduction: Bronchiectasis is a chronic inflammatory lung disease and patients may occasionally experience acute exacerbations. Our study aims to determine the relationship between exacerbation periods and HALP (hemoglobin, albumin, lymphocyte, platelet) scores in patients with bronchiectasis.

Materials And Methods: Adult patients diagnosed with bronchiectasis and followed up in our clinic between 02.

Evaluation of renal near-infrared spectroscopy for predicting extubation outcomes in the pediatric intensive care setting.

Background: In pediatric intensive care units, extubation failure following invasive mechanical ventilation poses significant health risks. Determining readiness for extubation in children can minimize associated morbidity and mortality. This study investigates the potential role of renal near-infrared spectroscopy (RrSO2) in predicting extubation failure in pediatric patients.

Procalcitonin and blood lactate level as predictive biomarkers in pediatric multiple trauma patients' pediatric intensive care outcomes: A retrospective observational study.

Pediatric trauma represents a significant source of morbidity and mortality in children, encompassing a broad spectrum of injuries. Despite advancements in the treatment and prevention of injuries, the risk of trauma in children remains a persistent concern. Severe trauma cases often necessitate admission to a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).

Successful results of early nucleos(t)ide analogue treatment for liver transplantation candidates with severe acute hepatitis B infection.

Background: Early treatment of severe acute hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection with nucleos(t)ide analogues may prevent progression to acute liver failure (ALF).

Patients And Methods: The charts of 24 patients who were treated for severe acute HBV infection (either INR ≥ 1.5 or INR≥ 1.

The effect of myocardial dysfunction on mortality in children with septic shock: a prospective observational study.

Pediatric septic shock is defined as progressive multi-organ dysfunction and cardiovascular dysfunction accompanying sepsis. Studies showing myocardial dysfunction associated with pediatric septic shock are very limited. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between myocardial functions calculated by echocardiography, disease severity, and clinical outcomes in children with septic shock.

Efficacy of mepolizumab and omalizumab combination therapy in uncontrolled asthma.

Objective: Results of biological therapies are often encouraging for severe asthma who are phenotyped as Type 2 inflammation. Unfortunately, some patients do not achieve the desired responses. In this group of patients, there are often switches between anti Ig E and anti-IL-5s and partial improvements are often is deemed sufficient.

Hyperammonemia and Hepatic Encephalopathy in Pediatric and Adult Liver Intensive Care Unit.

Objectives: The exact mechanism that causes the neurotoxicity of hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is still unknown. In this retrospective study, we aimed to define the frequency of hyperammonemia and its relationship with HE.

Methods: The records of 190 patients who were followed up in the Organ transplantation and Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery intensive care unit (ICU) between August 2021 and August 2022 were reviewed retrospectively.

Could lactate clearance be a marker of mortality in pediatric intensive care unit?

Background: Hyperlactatemia is a common finding in critically ill patients and has significant prognostic implications. However, a single lactate measurement has not been correlated to mortality consistently. In this study, we aimed to correlate the clinical efficacy of lactate clearance for the prediction of mortality in pediatric intensive care unit patients.

Clinical Features and Management of Status Epilepticus in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Objectives: Status epilepticus (SE) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality in children. SE in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) are not well characterized. The aim of this study is to retrospectively investigate the clinical features and treatment of seizures in children admitted to the PICU of our hospital.

Closed-loop oxygen control improves oxygenation in pediatric patients under high-flow nasal oxygen-A randomized crossover study.

Background: We assessed the effect of a closed-loop oxygen control system in pediatric patients receiving high-flow nasal oxygen therapy (HFNO).

Methods: A multicentre, single-blinded, randomized, and cross-over study. Patients aged between 1 month and 18 years of age receiving HFNO for acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF) were randomly assigned to start with a 2-h period of closed-loop oxygen control or a 2-h period of manual oxygen titrations, after which the patient switched to the alternative therapy.

Pediatric Status Epilepticus Severity Score (STEPSS): Predictive Performance of Functional Outcomes: A Prospective Single-Center Study.

To prospectively investigate the predictive value of the modified Status Epilepticus Severity Score (STESS) for pediatric use (STEPSS) regarding unfavorable outcomes in the short term. Patients diagnosed as status epilepticus in the emergency department between January 2019 and June 2021 at a tertiary center of the University of Health Sciences, Dr. Behcet Uz Children's Hospital, were included in the study.

Automated closed-loop FiO titration increases the percentage of time spent in optimal zones of oxygen saturation in pediatric patients-A randomized crossover clinical trial.

Introduction: We aimed to compare automated ventilation with closed-loop control of the fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO) to automated ventilation with manual titrations of the FiO with respect to time spent in predefined pulse oximetry (SpO) zones in pediatric critically ill patients.

Methods: This was a randomized crossover clinical trial comparing Adaptive Support Ventilation (ASV) 1.1 with use of a closed-loop FiO system vs.

The Effect of COVID-19 Outbreak on the Mental Status of Health Care Professionals in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may affect the mental status of health care professionals. The purpose of our study is to evaluate the mental health effects of the COVID-19 epidemic on health care professionals in the pediatric intensive care units (PICUs).

Subjects And Methods: Our study was conducted prospectively between 01.