Publications by authors named "C Toprak"
Rice salt tolerance is highly anticipated to meet global demand in response to decreasing farmland and soil salinization. Therefore, dissecting the genetic loci controlling salt tolerance in rice for improving productivity is of utmost importance. Here, we evaluated six salt-tolerance-related traits of a biparental mapping population comprising 280 F2 rice individuals (Oryza sativa L.
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- The study aimed to assess how dry needling impacts pain relief in patients undergoing interlaminar epidural steroid injections for cervical disc herniation with active trigger points.
- Three groups were formed: one received both steroid injections and dry needling, another received steroid injections and a sham treatment, and the third received only injections.
- Results showed that the combination of steroid injections and dry needling significantly lowered pain levels more than the other treatments and increased pain thresholds, highlighting its effectiveness.
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- The study aimed to assess the reliability and validity of the Turkish translation of the 5-item Dry Eye Questionnaire (T-DEQ-5) and compare it with other eye tests and a similar questionnaire called OSDI.
- The research involved a series of linguistic validation steps, and results showed that the T-DEQ-5 had excellent test-retest reliability (0.95) and strong internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha of 0.90).
- The T-DEQ-5 effectively distinguished dry eye patients, showing high sensitivity (81%) and specificity (91%) when compared to the OSDI and other diagnostic tests.
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- Radiofrequency ablation is a treatment for knee osteoarthritis, and this study aimed to compare the effectiveness of treating 2 nerve branches versus 3.
- The study involved 41 patients who were divided into two groups, one receiving treatment on 2 branches and the other on 3 branches, with pain and quality of life assessed before and after the procedure.
- Results showed notable improvements in pain and physical function for both groups, but no significant difference in effectiveness between the 2-branch and 3-branch treatments.
Objective: Due to numerous stressors in intensive care, common psychosocial problems arise in patients. Among these, decreased anxiety and sleep quality are observed. This study aims to determine the effect of lavender and bergamot oil applied by inhalation on anxiety and sleep quality in surgical intensive care unit patients.
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