Publications by authors named "A N Emecen"

Globorisk is a country-specific risk prediction model that estimates 10-year cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk. This study aims to evaluate the agreement between different versions of Globorisk and their ability to predict CVD in a nationwide Turkish cohort. Baseline data from 5449 participants aged 40-74 were obtained from Türkiye Chronic Diseases and Risk Factors Survey 2011.

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Cervical cancer, closely linked to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, is a major global health concern. Our study aims to fill the gap in understanding HPV vaccine awareness and acceptance in the Middle East, where national immunization programs are often lacking and cultural perceptions hinder acceptance. This systematic review and meta-analysis adhered to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.

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Background: The incidence of Hepatitis A is increasing worldwide. Yearly classification of Hepatitis A Seroprevalence for different times in different regions of Türkiye allows indirect measurement of year-specific incidence rates of HAV infection and can be considered the best way to define Hepatitis A status. This study aimed to examine the change in the incidence of hepatitis A by systematically evaluating the available data on the seroprevalence of anti-HAV antibodies in the Turkish population.

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  • This study analyzed 331 patients with primary brain abscesses (PBAs) from 39 centers in 16 countries, focusing on infection causes, risk factors, and mortality outcomes over a 12-year period.
  • Study results showed that the majority of patients were middle-aged men (average age 46.8), with symptoms like headaches and fever; Gram-positive cocci were the most common pathogens.
  • Key factors influencing mortality at 42 days included intravenous drug use and malignancy, while factors affecting 180-day mortality included temporal lobe involvement and the presence of unidentified bacteria.
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Background: This study aimed to identify factors that influence the mortality rate of patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19)-associated pulmonary aspergillosis (CAPA).

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, data from 23 centers across 15 countries, spanning the period of March 2020 to December 2021, were retrospectively collected. The study population comprised patients who developed invasive pulmonary aspergillosis while being treated for COVID-19 in the intensive care unit.

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