The role of hyaluronan modification in the etiopathogenesis of gastric cancer.

Objective: Gastric cancer is the second most common cancer in the world, accounting for 650,000 deaths per year, and is observed in approximately 10% of the patients diagnosed. Extracellular matrix abnormalities have been documented in gastric cancer patients. The aim of our study was to understand the role of high levels of hyaluronan, an extracellular matrix glycosaminoglycan, and its mechanistic role in gastric cancer pathobiology.

Acute GLP-1 Agonism Induces Arrhythmogenic Electrical Activity in Aged Mice Heart Through Impaired Cellular Na+ and Ca2+ Handlings: The Role of CK2 Hyperphosphorylation.

Background: Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are known for their benefits in conditions like cardiovascular diseases in type 2 diabetes and obesity. They also show promise for aging-related conditions with minimal side effects. However, their impact on cardiovascular risk is still debated.

Is caregiver sleep quality an important clinical issue?

Sleep quality is directly related to general health and quality of life. Caregivers' sleep disturbances affect not only their own health, but also the optimal care of their patients, with negative consequences such as neglect and medication errors. This study was conducted prospectively in the palliative care unit.

Corrigendum to "The relationship between pressure injuries and ultrasonographically measured rectus femoris muscle thickness" [J. Tissue Viability 33 (2024) 60-66].

Aim: Pressure injuries (PI) are an important quality indicator in healthcare, we aimed to evaluate the relationship between PIs and ultrasonographic muscle mass measurements.

Materials And Methods: This study was conducted prospectively between May 2022 and August 2022. The ultrasonography method was used for muscle mass measurement.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare Utilization in Turkey.

Objectives: This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare utilization in Turkey.

Methods: We utilized individual-level data derived from Turkish Statistical Institute's annual surveys between 2014 and 2022 and estimated probit regression models.

Results: We find that COVID-19 pandemic reduced healthcare utilization by 11.