Investigation of the relationship between learning preferences and information acquisition and processing processes of physiotherapy and rehabilitation department students.

Background: The Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation (DPR) provides both theoretical and practical education, requiring students to engage in diverse learning processes. While learning preferences and information processing have been studied separately in health sciences, their relationship in DPR students remains unexplored. This study investigates this relationship by assessing learning preferences with the Grasha-Riechmann Learning Style Survey (GRLSS) and measuring information acquisition and processing with the Felder and Soloman Index of Learning Styles (ILS).

Assessment of the Relationship Between Internet Addiction, Psychological Well-Being, and Sleep Quality: A Cross-Sectional Study Involving Adult Population.

Internet addiction is an emerging public health concern among adults, potentially affecting psychological well-being and sleep quality. Although a substantial body of research has focused on adolescents and younger adults, less is known about middle-aged and older adult populations. This study investigated the relationships between Internet addiction, sleep quality, and psychological well-being in 629 adults (aged 30-60 years) and examined the socio-demographic predictors of Internet addiction.

Mapping intellectual structure and research hotspots of cancer studies in primary health care: A machine-learning-based analysis.

In the contemporary fight against cancer, primary health care (PHC) services hold a significant and critical position within the healthcare system. This study, as one of the most detailed investigations into cancer research in primary care, comprehensively evaluates cancer studies from the perspective of PHC using bibliometric techniques and machine learning. The dataset for the analyses was sourced from the Web of Science (WoS) Core Collection database on March 20, 2024.

The role of serum inflammatory markers in determining the severity of cervical lesions.

Objective: To evaluate the role of serum inflammatory markers in determining colposcopy indications more accurately, reducing unnecessary colposcopy requests, and preventing overtreatment.

Materials And Methods: In our study, the data of 218 patients who were followed up in our hospital's oncology outpatient clinic between April 2017 and November 2023 and who underwent colposcopy and biopsy for suspected cervical lesions due to Papanicolaou smear test abnormalities or the presence of human papillomavirus were evaluated retrospectively. The parameters of patients with and without cervical lesions were compared.

Secukinumab Treatment in Patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa in Real-World Clinical Settings: A Multicenter Study.

Introduction: Treatment of hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) remains a challenge in clinical practice for dermatologists. Although the effectiveness and safety of secukinumab (SEC) in the treatment of HS have been demonstrated in phase III studies, real-world data is limited.

Objectives: We conducted a retrospective multicenter study to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of SEC treatment in HS patients in real-world settings.

Assessment of the effects of vitreopapillary adhesion on optic disc and macular parameters, and peripapillary choroidal vasculature.

Background: To investigate the effects of vitreopapillary adhesion (VPA) on optic disc and macular parameters and on the peripapillary choroidal vasculature.

Methods: This retrospective study included 47 eyes of 47 participants with VPA, all of whom had no history of systemic or ocular disease. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) was used to assess peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) and ganglion cell complex (GCC) thickness.

Qualitative MRI features in the differentiation between primary and secondary CNS lymphoma.

Purpose: Differentiating between primary CNS lymphomas (PCNSL) and secondary CNS lymphomas (SCNSL) remains a challenge in imaging. The aim of this study was to differentiate histopathologically-proven PCNSL and SCNSL by using 25 qualitative VASARI and five other MRI features.

Methods: MRIs of 31 cases (19 PCNSL and 12 SCNSL) obtained between January 2010 and February 2022 were retrospectively reviewed.

Development of the Dentofacial Appearance Perception Scale: Validity and reliability study.

Concerns about the appearance of teeth and mouth, which play a key role in communication and first impressions, are natural to some extent. However, excessive concern over these areas should raise suspicion of body dysmorphic disorder (BDD). The use of a validated and standardized screening tool in dental settings may improve the identification of BDD.

Nutritional therapy in palliative care units: A bibliometric analysis.

This bibliometric review aimed to provide a general picture and systematic mapping of research trends in palliative care (PC) and nutrition internationally. The Web of Science (WoS) database was searched on May 7, 2024, for original articles focusing on PC and nutrition between 1970 and 2023. Relevant publications were searched using the Thompson Reuters Science Citation Index (SCI) search engine with the keywords "palliative care," "palliative care unit," "nutrition," and "palliative care and nutrition.

Optimal Grafting Methods in Endoscopic Type 1 Tympanoplasty: A Comprehensive Guide.

The intricacies of Endoscopic Type 1 tympanoplasty necessitate a bespoke surgical methodology, particularly in graft selection, to efficaciously address individual variances in tympanic membrane (TM) perforations. This manuscript delineates our investigative insights into the nuanced process of graft technique determination before endoscopic tympanoplasty, underscoring the pivotal role of personalized surgical strategies in optimizing patient outcomes. This study encompassed a cohort of thirty patients stratified into three groups based on a constellation of criteria: external ear canal dimensions, dermal characteristics, TM perforation location, and magnitude, alongside assessments of comorbidities and historical chronic otitis instances.

Impact of sympathetic denervation via paraaortic lymphadenectomy on blood pressure in endometrial cancer patients.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of para-aortic lymphadenectomy on blood pressure changes in endometrial cancer patients.

Materials And Methods: This retrospective study included patients with endometrial cancer treated surgically between 2017 and 2023. Patients undergoing para-aortic lymphadenectomy, up to the renal artery, in a non-nerve-sparing fashion, were compared with those undergoing pelvic lymphadenectomy or sentinel lymph node mapping.

Determining Cognitive Performance in Athletes: A Systematic Review Focused on Methodology of Applying Cognitive Tests.

Although in recent years, there have been many studies to determine the cognitive performance of athletes, there are significant differences in the methodological approaches of these studies. Therefore, this methodology-focused systematic review aims to analyze the application methods of cognitive test studies with athletes and to provide standard recommendations for further studies. For this purpose, three electronic databases (Web of Science, PubMed, and Scopus) were searched using predetermined keywords.

Comparison of Choroidal Vascularity Index, Retinal, and Optic Nerve Changes in Diabetes Mellitus Patients Without Diabetic Retinopathy.

Objectives: To report changes in the choroid, optic nerve, and macula in diabetes mellitus patients without diabetic retinopathy, and to compare these findings with age and sex-matched healthy volunteers. Furthermore, the duration of the disease was recorded and the impact on these parameters was aimed to be analyzed.

Methods: In this study, 60 right eyes of diabetes mellitus (DM) patients without diabetic retinopathy who applied to our department for routine examination were enrolled.

Effectiveness of Inspiratory Muscle Training in Individuals with Chronic Venous Disease: A Randomized Controlled Study.

This study aimed to investigate the effects of 6-week inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on pain, pulmonary functions, respiratory muscle strength, lower extremity functionality, exercise capacity and quality of life (QoL) in individuals with chronic venous disease (CVD). Individuals were randomly assigned to training (TG) ( = 15, 45.53 ± 8.

The effects of the urotensin-II receptor antagonist palosuran treatment on the corpora cavernosa of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of treatment with palosuran, a urotensin receptor blocker, on molecular changes in the corpora cavernosa (CC) in diabetic rats.

Methods: Streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats were treated with palosuran 300 mg/kg per day for 6 weeks. Contraction of CC induced by potassium chloride, phenylephrine, and NG-nitro--arginine methyl ester and relaxation of CC induced by electrical field stimulation (EFS) and sodium nitroprusside (SNP) (endothelium-dependent and endothelium-independent stimuli, respectively), and Y-27632 (Rho-kinase inhibitor) were examined in organ baths.

'They Don't Include Me and My Family in A Normal Picture…' Perspectives of People With Schizophrenia on Family Stigma and its Effects on Their Lives.

Although combating stigma is a fundamental intervention area that should be addressed in comprehensive care, information on the effect of the family's experience of stigma on the lives of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia is limited. This study was aimed at exploring the family's experience of stigma from the perspective of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia and the effects of this experience on the patient's life. In this study, a descriptive qualitative approach was employed, and the participants were recruited from a university hospital in Türkiye.

Melatonin as a shield against skeletal muscle damage: A study on ischemia-reperfusion injury.

Unlabelled: We evaluated the protective effects of melatonin against skeletal muscle ischemia-reperfusion injury, a significant cause of skeletal muscle damage. Ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury occurs due to a temporary restriction of blood flow (ischemia) followed by its restoration (reperfusion), triggering oxidative stress, inflammation, and cell death. Although current treatments are limited, melatonin's antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties suggest potential benefits.

Comparative effects of methamphetamine, cannabis, and polysubstance use on oral health.

Introduction: This study aimed to compare the clinical oral health status of individuals with Methamphetamine (MA), Cannabis (THC), and Polysubstance (PS) use disorders to healthy controls, and assess the impact of substance type, usage duration, quantity, and oral health behaviors on dental health outcomes through comprehensive oral examinations.

Methods: This cross-sectional clinical study was conducted at İzmir Democracy University Buca Seyfi Demirsoy Education and Research Hospital between April 2024 and August 2024. A total of 190 individuals with substance use disorders (MA, THC, and PS users) and 91 healthy controls participated.

Comparing nutritional status, quality of life and physical fitness: aging in place versus nursing home residents.

Background: Quality of life (QoL) is a key indicator of well-being in older adults (OAs) and several factors, including nutrition, physical fitness, and dwelling place, can influence QoL. OA residing in institutional settings, such as nursing homes (NH), often can exhibit different QoL outcomes, nutrition status and physical fitness compared to those living independently in age-in-place (AIP) environments. This study seeks to compare the QoL, and physical activity levels of OA residing in NH with those AIP and to evaluate their dietary quality.

Adaptation of LASA sedentary behaviour questionnaire into Turkish and examination of its psychometric properties in elderly individuals.

Objective: This study was conducted to adapt the Longitudinal Aging Study Amsterdam Sedentary Behavior Questionnaire (LASA-SBQ) into Turkish. Turkish translation, validity and reliability studies were performed.

Materials And Methods: A total of 100 volunteers (50 female), aged 65 years and over (median age: 71.

"Believing facilitates success": psychiatric nurses' perspectives on recovery.

Background: Psychiatric nurses play a crucial role in patient recovery processes, and their attitudes during these processes can directly influence the recovery of individuals with mental illness. However, the concept of recovery in psychiatric disorders is perceived differently among nurses, which, in turn, can affect the patient's recovery trajectory. This study aims to explore and investigate the perspectives, thoughts and experiences of nurses working in psychiatric clinics about recovery in mental illnesses.

Prognostic Value of Neutrophil/Lymphocyte, Lymphocyte/C-reactive protein, Platelet/ Lymphocyte Rates in Covid-19 Cases Monitored in the Intensive Care Unit.

Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) infection has a significant mortality rate. Despite the disease's extensive effects, little is known about the prognostic indicators that can be used. We aimed to assess the prognostic value of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), lymphocyte-to-C-reactive protein ratio (LCR) and platelet-to- lymphocyte ratio (PLR) in predicting mortality of intensive care unit (ICU) patients.

Strategies for Sustainability and Cost Optimization in Corneal Transplantation: From Surgeons’ Perspective.

The main purpose of this review is to provide an overview of surgical strategies that can be implemented in keratoplasty to maximize resource utilization and enhance sustainability. To achieve this, we conducted a thorough search of PubMed to identify articles on sustainability and cost-effectiveness in surgical settings, as well as studies comparing the cost-effectiveness of different keratoplasty techniques. Our review shows that both penetrating keratoplasty and lamellar techniques are cost-effective.

Radiotherapy improves stress urinary incontinence but impairs pelvic floor function in endometrial cancer patients: a prospective cohort study.

Purpose: Investigating the impact of radiotherapy on urinary incontinence and pelvic floor dysfunction in endometrial cancer patients.

Method: A comparative study was conducted between endometrial cancer patients who underwent radiotherapy and those who did not receive adjuvant therapy. Patients were assessed during their first follow-up visit at third month post-radiotherapy or post-surgery.

The effect of a single dose of Mk-801 use on adult brain tissue after an experimental head trauma model applied in immature rats.

Objective: Within the scope of this research, the long-term effects of experimental blunt head trauma on immature rats and MK-801 administered acutely after trauma on the brain tissue will be examined. In addition, the impact of trauma and MK-801 on Nestin and CD133, which are essential stem cells, will be evaluated by immunohistochemical and ELISA methods.

Methods: In this study, the contusion trauma model was used.