A rare complication of transurethral resection: Transient Blindness.

Transient blindness is an extremely rare complication of transurethral resection (TUR) syndrome, which is a well-known complication recognized by urologists and anesthesiologists. TUR syndrome arises from the intravascular absorption of hypotonic fluids during the procedure. In this case report, an 80-year-old male patient experienced transient blindness after undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate.

The frequency of macroprolactinemia among patients with hyperprolactinemia in a central laboratory of a training and research hospital.

Objective: Macroprolactinemia is a well-described endocrine disorder, with its results leading to unnecessary tests and overtreatment. However, routine macroprolactin screening is not performed in many laboratories. Routinely used prolactin assays can result in false diagnosis of hyperprolactinemia in patients with no signs and symptoms related to hyperprolactinemia and clinicians should be aware of macroprolactinemia frequency encountered with the method in use.

New Onset of Acute and Chronic Hepatic Diseases Post-COVID-19 Infection: A Systematic Review.

The SARS-CoV-2 virus caused a pandemic in the 2020s, which affected almost every aspect of life. As the world is recovering from the effect of the coronavirus, the concept of post-COVID-19 syndrome has emerged. Multiple organ systems have been implicated, including the liver.

The Effectiveness of Mobile Applications in Improving Nursing Students' Knowledge Related to Pressure Injury Prevention.

The study's main goal was to compare the effects of a mobile application versus traditional methods of teaching on nursing students' acquisition of knowledge about pressure injury prevention. In addition, a secondary aim was to discover nursing students' viewpoints related to the advantages and disadvantages of using mobile applications as an educational method. A randomized controlled study design was implemented during November and December of 2023 in a nursing faculty with 60 undergraduate students in their second nursing year.

A cross-sectional study of university students' awareness, knowledge, and attitudes on organ donation and transplantation in Northern Cyprus.

Background: Understanding the knowledge and attitudes of university students regarding organ transplantation and donation is crucial, as these students can significantly influence public opinion and behavior. This study aims to assess the knowledge and attitudes of North Cyprus University students towards organ transplantation and donation.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 400 students from Northern Cyprus University, divided into medical and social science faculties.

Predictors of Non-invasive Ventilation Failure and Associated Factors Among the COVID-19 Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Unit.

Background: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) is a method of oxygenation supply that eliminates the need for an endotracheal airway. Non-invasive ventilation failure is defined as the necessity for endotracheal intubation or death during the NIV trial.

Objectives: This study aimed to identify the predictors and associated factors of NIV failure in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU).

Effects of different surface treatments on surface topography and bond strength in the repair of fiber-reinforced dentin composite.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of different surface treatments on the repair bond strength between a fiber-reinforced dentin composite and a posterior composite.

Methods: Forty fiber-reinforced dentin composite resin blocks (4 mm × 4 mm × 4 mm) were separated into eight groups (n = 5) according to the surface preparation methods: (G1) negative control group, (G2) adhesive application, (G3) 50% dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) application, (G4) 50% DMSO + adhesive application, (G5) 37% phosphoric acid etch + adhesive application, (G6) air abrasion + adhesive application, (G7) 37% phosphoric acid etch + 50% DMSO application + adhesive application, and (G8) air abrasion +50% DMSO application + adhesive application group. The composite surfaces were repaired in two layers with a posterior composite.

Non-invasive alternative for phosphodiesterase inhibitor-refractory erectile dysfunction: Real-life experience with low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy.

This retrospective study assessed the efficacy of low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy (Li-ESWT) in the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) in patients unresponsive to phosphodiesterase inhibitors (PDE5is). Between May 2020 and December 2022, we retrospectively analyzed the records of 126 ED patients who underwent Li-ESWT post unsuccessful PDE5is trials, defined as inadequate response following at least 6 consistent trials with correct dosage (preference given to 20 mg tadalafil). Patients with neurogenic disorders were excluded.

Laparoscopy-assisted peritoneal dialysis catheter placement using a modified minimally invasive approach: A retrospective observational study.

Peritoneal dialysis is a reliable and effective treatment for end-stage kidney disease. However, inadequate catheter insertion can lead to mechanical dysfunction, which remains an unresolved problem. In this study, we present the initial results of a modified laparoscopic approach.

Outcomes of Pain Management Among Postoperative Patients: A Cross-sectional Study.

Purpose: Postoperative pain management has always been a significant challenge for both hospital staff and surgical patients. Determination of pain management outcomes among surgically treated patients may help develop pain management strategies, improve health services that would yield better outcomes, and increase patient satisfaction. This study aimed to assess the outcomes of pain management among postoperative patients.

Analysis of Interleukin-17, Interleukin-23, neopterin and Nesfatin-1 levels in the sera of Hashimoto patients.

Background: Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) is an autoimmune disorder affecting the thyroid gland and may present as goiter or atrophic thyroiditis that may result in various metabolic and inflammatory disorders. The aim of this study is to determine the changes in serum levels of interleukin-17 (IL-17), IL-23, neopterin, and nesfatin-1 parameters in HT patients and to evaluate the possible relationship among these parameters.

Methods: 90 HT patients and 30 healthy individuals were included in this study.

Repair experience of external iliac artery dissection using internal iliac artery transposition during renal transplantation.

Graft and surgery-related complications still pose a problem in kidney transplant surgery. Vascular complications due to surgery can be severe, threatening both graft and recipient life. Various treatment approaches have been described in the literature for vascular complications diagnosed peri-operatively and post-operatively.

Delineating the Diagnostic Concordance Between Pediatric Lower Urinary Symptoms Scoring and Voiding Diary in Pediatric Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction.

Background: This retrospective research endeavored to conduct a comparative evaluation of the Pediatric Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Scoring (PLUTSS) system and the Voiding Diary (VD). The correlation between these diagnostic tools, their prognostic value for treatment outcomes in pediatric Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction (LUTD), and their relationship with patients' sociodemographic characteristics were also explored.

Methodology: The study data for the cohort established between December 2005 and September 2006 were obtained from a specialized thesis, while the subsequent expansion from 2022 to 2023 involved a prospective approach, including an additional 73 patients, resulting in a total of 113 pediatric patients (79 females and 34 males).

Knowledge, risk assessment, practices, self-efficacy, attitudes, and behaviour's towards venous thromboembolism among nurses: A systematic review.

Aim: This study reviewed the literature on nurses' knowledge, risk assessment practices, self-efficacy, attitudes, and behaviours towards venous thromboembolism (VTE).

Design: A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines.

Methods: CINAHL (via EBSCO), MEDLINE (via PubMed), and Web of Science were electronic databases used to find studies published from 2010 to November 2020 in English language.

Prevalence of Family Refusal and Associated Factors in Declared Brain Death: A Six-Year Retrospective Study in Northern Cyprus.

Kidney transplantation provides a higher quality of life, a longer life expectancy for end-stage renal disease patients, and a lower cost than other treatments. Unfortunately, organ shortage for kidney transplantation is a major obstacle for countries with long waiting lists. Approaches to solving organ shortages with laws and regulations differ between countries.

Evaluation of Physician's Attitudes and Knowledge Regarding the Diagnosis of Brain Death in Deceased Organ Transplantation in Northern Cyprus.

Introduction Increasing deceased organ transplantation rates is an important strategy to overcome the organ shortage. Prior to the pandemic in Northern Cyprus, there were more transplants from deceased donors than from living donors. However, after the pandemic, living donor organ transplants were almost equal to cadaveric organ transplants.

Wunderlich syndrome secondary to ureteropelvic junction obstruction.

Wunderlich syndrome (WS) is defined as a rare spontaneous renal hemorrhage. It mostly occurs with concomitant diseases without trauma. It usually presents with the Lenk triad and is diagnosed in emergency departments with the effective use of advanced imaging modalities such as ultrasonography, computerized tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging scanning.

Nursing Care and Barriers for Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty Patients: A Qualitative Study.

Purpose: To determine barriers to preventing venous thromboembolism in total knee and hip arthroplasty patients by surgical nurses.

Methods: This qualitative study used a phenomenological approach. The semi-structured interview questionnaire included two questions focused on nursing care practices for VTE prevention and barriers faced during VTE prophylaxis in total knee and hip arthroplasty patients.

Peri-implant crevicular fluid and serum levels of soluble ST2 in peri-implant diseases: A pilot study.

Background And Objective: Soluble ST2 (sST2) is a current biomarker of cardiovascular disease. It is used to predict susceptibility to cardiovascular diseases and to analyze their prognosis. Serum sST2 level increases in inflammatory diseases such as periodontitis.

A qualitative study of medical-surgical intensive care unit nurses' experiences in caring for critical patients.

Objective: To describe the meaning attributed to nurses' clinical experience in a medical-surgical intensive care unit in Northern Cyprus.

Method: The qualitative study was conducted in two medical-surgical intensive care units at a university hospital. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 17 nurses.

Evaluation of amino acid profile in serum of patients with Covid-19 for providing a new treatment strategy.

Background: Amino acids have an important role in metabolism and may affect COVID-19-related outcomes. In our study, the amino acid serum level of hospitalized COVID19 patients was evaluated to determine a new treatment strategy.

Methods: The amino acid profile covering 43 amino acids in 68 subjects, comprising 30 (14 men and 16 women) controls and 38 (16 men and 22 women) COVID-19 patients, were examined.

Amino Acids Profile in Children with Acute Brucellosis.

Background: Many new cases of brucella infections are seen in Turkey every year, especially in March, April, and May, due to the consumption of local unpasteurized cheese. Amino acids profiles have not been studied in brucellosis so far.

Aims: The amino acid profiles may be affected by infectious diseases.

Compliance of non-pharmacological preventive practice of venous thromboembolism among Jordanian nurses.

Many practices, such as non-pharmacological preventive practices, have demonstrated significant improvement and reduced the venous thromboembolism incidence. This study aims at investigating the compliance with non-pharmacological preventive practice of venous thromboembolism guidelines among Jordanian intensive care and medical and surgical nurses. Descriptive and cross-sectional with the non-participant observational design was used.

Effectiveness of game-based virtual reality phone application and online education on knowledge, attitude and compliance of standard precautions among nursing students.

Game-based virtual reality phone applications can create a realistic environment to prepare for clinical applications and improve students' knowledge of and compliance with standard precautions. An experimental study was performed among 126 nursing students' from the third and fourth nursing levels to determine the effect of online education and game-based virtual reality phone applications related to standard precautions. Students were divided randomly into two groups; the experimental group used online education and game-based virtual reality phone applications, while the control group used traditional education.