Threshold hemoglobin level for delayed cerebral ischemia: A single-center retrospective analysis.

Background: Delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) occurs in approximately 20%-30 % of patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). This is the most common complication of SAH and has a high mortality rate. In the present study, we investigated the relationship between hemoglobin (Hb) values and DCI and aimed to determine a cutoff Hb value to be used as a predictor of DCI.

Investigation of clinical and subclinical renal damage in Psoriasis.

Psoriasis is a common systemic inflammatory disease and the literature has reported varying results regarding the renal involvement of psoriasis. Although many studies have investigated the presence of chronic renal damage in patients with psoriasis, there are few studies demonstrating subclinical renal damage. The aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate the presence of clinical and subclinical renal damage in patients with psoriasis vulgaris (PV).

The relationship between Fc epsilon receptor-1α and β ( and ) gene polymorphisms in patients with chronic urticaria using omalizumab.

Introduction: Chronic urticaria requires well-defined treatment strategies in order to achieve a maximum treatment response and maintain the quality of life. Since 2014, omalizumab has been used in chronic urticaria. However, many studies showed that some patients are resistant to omalizumab.

Cyber Dating Violence Among Youth and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Studies have shown that there are protective and risk factors related to cyber dating violence. However, the effect size of these factors is unclear. This study aims to clarify the effect size of the associations of protective and risk factors, as well as symptoms of mental health conditions, with cyber dating violence perpetration and victimization.

The predictors of social exclusion in Afghan immigrants in Türkiye.

Immigrants may experience many psychosocial problems when migrating from a home to a host country, including social isolation. Social exclusion is also important among the problems experienced by immigrants. This study aims to determine the factors affecting Afghan immigrants' perceived social exclusion in Türkiye.

Automated machine learning for fabric quality prediction: a comparative analysis.

The enhancement of fabric quality prediction in the textile manufacturing sector is achieved by utilizing information derived from sensors within the Internet of Things (IoT) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems linked to sensors embedded in textile machinery. The integration of Industry 4.0 concepts is instrumental in harnessing IoT sensor data, which, in turn, leads to improvements in productivity and reduced lead times in textile manufacturing processes.

Spectrophotometric intracutaneous analysis findings and characteristics in plantar verrues.

Background: Spectrophotometric intracutaneous analysis (SIAscopy) is a non-invasive computerized method that provides insights beyond dermoscopic examination. This study aimed to show the various findings of the plantar verrucae with the SIAscopy evaluation, which displays the chromophores of the skin, melanin, hemoglobin, and collagen.

Methods: Plantar verrucae lesions scanned using SIAscopy, and their color, total melanin, dermal melanin, collagen, and blood views were recorded on a computer.

Grief and mourning in Covid-19 pandemic and delayed business as a new concept.

The measures, restrictions, and death-related rituals in the COVID-19 pandemic have affected the mourning-related routines of individuals. Moreover, mourning processes have been affected by the restriction of death-related cultural rituals, funeral ceremonies performed only by the officials, and the prohibition of visiting graves. This study aims to investigate the experiences of individuals who lost their loved ones in Turkey during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cyberbullying among adolescents in Turkey: the relationship between coping strategies and cyberbullying perpetration.

Background: Cyberbullying is becoming a global threat with the ease of access to the internet. Although many studies addressed the relationship between coping strategies and cyber victimization, the role of coping strategies, protective or risk factors, on involvement in cyberbullying perpetration is unclear. Therefore, the present study aims to examine the effect of active, avoidant, and negative coping strategies and the sociodemographic variables (i.

Oxidative Stress and Thiol/Disulfide Homeostasis in Human Papillomavirus Infections.

Introduction: Viral warts are a group of dermatological diseases caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Several studies have demonstrated an association between HPV infections and oxidative stress. Thiols are important components of cellular redox homeostasis as antioxidant molecules in the organism.

Gender and COVID-19 related fear and anxiety: A meta-analysis.

Studies conducted during the pandemic revealed strong associations between gender and COVID-19 related fear and anxiety. Females perceive coronavirus as a greater threat to personal health and population than males. The aim of the current meta-analysis is to estimate gender difference in COVID-19 related fear and anxiety.

PROJECT STAR (Midwestern Prevention Project): Overview.

The program designed to prevent substance use should be planned in multiple dimensions. One of these programs is Project Star. This study aims to evaluate the studies on the Project Star and identify the strengths and weaknesses of the program.

Dermatologic comorbidities of the patients with severe COVID-19: A case-control study.

The current studies focus on the association between COVID-19 and certain comorbidities. To the best of our knowledge, the association between severe COVID-19 and dermatologic comorbidities has not been reported yet. In this study, we aimed to describe the dermatologic comorbidities of patients with severe COVID-19 and compare it with the control group.

Systemic dexpanthenol as a novel treatment for female pattern hair loss.

Background: There are only a few drugs that have been used for the treatment of female pattern hair loss (FPHL).

Aims: Through use of the Dermatologic Life Quality Index (DLQI) and a modified hair growth questionnaire, we aimed to evaluate the effect of dexpanthenol (DXP) as a new option for FPHL.

Methods: Women who received 500 mg intramuscular DXP weekly for FPHL were included in this study.

Relative changes in the pattern of diseases presenting in dermatology outpatient clinic in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As an increasing number of COVID-19 cases, there were changes in the number of patients who attended the dermatology outpatient clinics. We aimed to investigate the change profiles of dermatologic diseases in the first and second months of the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey by comparing with the corresponding period of the previous year. The total number and diagnosis of patients, who attended a tertiary care hospital for the dermatology outpatient clinic between 1 April 2020 and 31 May 2020, were included in this study.

The effect of the "stay-at-home" policy on requests for dermatology outpatient clinic visits after the COVID-19 outbreak.

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) emerged late in Turkey but it showed a rapid progression later. We aimed to investigate the changes in the number of patients who requested a dermatology outpatient clinic visit due to the increased social and medical burden caused by COVID-19 in Turkey during the first days of the pandemic. We also examined the most common dermatologic diseases diagnosed during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Dermatological diseases presented before COVID-19: Are patients with psoriasis and superficial fungal infections more vulnerable to the COVID-19?

Recent studies have focused on the comorbid conditions of the COVID-19. According to the current studies, numerous diseases including lung disease, cardiovascular disease and immunosuppression appear to be at higher risk for severe forms of the COVID-19. To date, there are no data in the literature on the comorbid dermatologic diseases and COVID-19.

The effect of tinea versicolor on thiol/disulphide homeostasis.

Introduction: Tinea versicolor is a superficial fungal infection caused by spp. spp. is a member of the normal human skin flora.

Transvesicoscopic Bipolar Sealing of Vesicovaginal Fistula.

Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) is a problem that physically and psychologically debilitates the patient. Options for treatment of VVF include transabdominal, transvaginal, transvesical, laparoscopic, and robotic repair or minimally invasive methods such as fulguration. We describe a novel minimally invasive technique: transvesicoscopic bipolar sealing of the vesicovaginal fistula (TBSF).

Recurrent candidal intertrigo: challenges and solutions.

Intertrigo is a common inflammatory dermatosis of opposing skin surfaces that can be caused by a variety of infectious agents, most notably candida, under the effect of mechanical and environmental factors. Symptoms such as pain and itching significantly decrease quality of life, leading to high morbidity. A multitude of predisposing factors, particularly obesity, diabetes mellitus, and immunosuppressive conditions facilitate both the occurrence and recurrence of the disease.