Publications by authors named "C Kocak"
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- The study examines how health issues and physical limitations are linked to early retirement among workers aged 50-67 in Europe.
- Early retirement was found to be prevalent, especially among males and those with low education, with rates of 16.1% overall and higher for individuals with chronic health conditions or mobility difficulties.
- Key findings point to the importance of basic daily living activities and suggest that addressing health and mobility issues could help retain a healthier workforce.
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- This study investigated how dart exercises affect visual perception and attention in 40 pre-adolescent students, dividing them into an exercise group and a control group.
- The research involved a 12-week dart exercise program, conducted three times a week, with pre- and post-tests measuring various attention and perception parameters.
- Results showed significant improvements in visual perception and attention levels in the exercise group compared to the control group, suggesting that dart exercises can serve as an effective cognitive training tool for this age group.
Background: Capsular contracture is one of the most common complications after breast surgery involving silicone implants. The most likely cause of this condition is biofilm formation. In this study, the efficacy of local antibiotherapy against biofilm formation on implant surfaces was investigated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFClinical Presentations and Diagnostic Imaging of VACTERL Association.
Fetal Pediatr Pathol
August 2023
VACTERL association consists of Vertebral, Anorectal, Cardiac, Tracheo-Esophageal, Renal, and Limb defects. The diagnosis depends on the presence of at least three of these structural abnormalities. The clinical presentation and diagnostic prenatal imaging of VACTERL association are comprehensively reviewed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOff-pump implantation of left ventricular assist device via minimally invasive left thoracotomy: Our single-center experience.
Turk Gogus Kalp Damar Cerrahisi Derg
January 2023
Background: The aim of this study was to compare our experience of left ventricular assist device implantation via minimally invasive left thoracotomy with off-pump versus on-pump technique.
Methods: Between June 2013 and April 2020, nine patients (8 males, 1 female; mean age: 47±11.9 years; range, 30 to 61 years) who underwent off-pump left ventricular assist device implantation and nine patients (8 males, 1 female; mean age: 47±11.