Psychometric properties and factor structure of the diabetes eatıng problem survey- revised (DEPS-R) among adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Background And Objective: Although many studies on the Diabetes Eating Problem Survey-Revised (DEPS-R) in adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D), the number of studies validating this questionnaire in adults with T1D is limited. Therefore, this study aimed to examine the factor structure of the Turkish version of the DEPS-R in adults with T1D and internal consistency and construct validity.

Methods: A total of 100 patients with T1D, ages 18-50 years, completed the DEPS-R and EDE-Q.

The Prevalence of Minimal Hepatic Encephalopathy in an Outpatient Hepatology Clinic.

Background: Minimal hepatic encephalopathy can only be detected by specific psychometric or neuropsychological tests. We aimed to determine the prevalence of minimal hepatic encephalopathy in a hepatology outpatient clinic of a tertiary center.

Methods: A total of 82 patients with chronic liver disease were involved prospectively in this study.

Optimal testosterone level to improve symptoms of hypogonadism without causing dopa-testotoxicosis in male macroprolactinoma.

Background: Male prolactinoma treatment by dopamine agonists (DA) restores sexual function. However, excessive DA dose can lead to impulse control disorder.

Objectives: The aim of this retrospective study was to determine the level of testosterone that eliminates symptoms and provides fertility in male macroprolactinoma, without causing these adverse effects.

Takayasu's arteritis: associated inflammatory diseases.

Objectives: Case reports and series suggest that Takayasu's arteritis (TAK) can co-exist with other inflammatory disorders. We conducted a formal study to look specifically at the frequency of such inflammatory disorders in a large cohort of TAK followed by a single tertiary centre.

Methods: There were 238 patients registered with a diagnosis of TAK.