Predictive value of hematologic parameters and HALP score for testicular viability in adults with testicular torsion: A multicentric study.

Objectives: To evaluate the predictivity of haematologic parameters and HALP score on testicular viability in adults with testicular torsion.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 139 men ≥18 years of age who underwent testicular detorsion with fixation (n = 90) or orchiectomy (n = 49) due to testicular torsion in five different tertiary centers between May 2019 and August 2023. Demographic, pre-, peri- and postoperative data were analyzed.

Maternal Gatekeeping Scale for infancy period (0-24 months) adaptation into Turkish: Mother and Father Form.

This research aimed to adapt the Maternal Gatekeeping Scale into Turkish for use with infants and to evaluate its validity and reliability with parents. The study employed a descriptive survey model, a quantitative research approach. Participants were selected using criterion sampling, a purposeful sampling technique.

Numerical Modeling of Mechanical Behavior of Functionally Graded Polylactic Acid-Acrylonitrile Benzidine Styrene Produced via Fused Deposition Modeling: Experimental Observations.

Functionally graded materials (FGM) have attracted considerable attention in the field of composite materials and rekindled interest in research on composite materials due to their unique mechanical response achieved through material design and optimization. Compared to conventional composites, FGMs offer several advantages and exceptional properties, including improved deformation resistance, improved toughness, lightness properties, and excellent recoverability. This study focused on the production of functionally graded (FG) polymer materials by the additive manufacturing (AM) method.

Comparison Between Burden of Care Partners of Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease Versus Individuals with Other Chronic Diseases.

Background: Caregiving in Alzheimer's disease (AD) is often provided by informal care partners, who spend more hours per week on average than care partners of individuals with conditions other than AD. However, the burden of care in partners of individuals with AD has not been systematically compared to that of other chronic diseases.

Objective: The current study therefore aims to compare the care partner burden of AD to that of other chronic diseases through a systematic literature review.

Evaluation of the relationship between acute kidney injury and renin angiotensin system inhibition in COVID-19 patients.

Objective: In patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), acute kidney injury (AKI) may alter the clinical course and outcome of the disease. In this study, the association of AKI with renin angiotensin system (RAS) inhibitor treatment and its clinical consequences were examined in COVID-19 patients admitted to our hospital during the initial stages of the pandemic.

Methods: A total of 407 patients between 18 and 85 years of age (202 male and 205 female) admitted to the Umraniye Research And Training Hospital between May 2020 and August 2020 with a diagnosis of COVID-19 were included in the study.

[Necrolytic migratory erythema in a patient with a glucagonoma].

This case concerns an 81-year-old man with weight loss and erythematosquamous plaques, with central clearing and atrophy. Due to a CT scan and blood test the diagnosis necrolytic migratory erythema as a paraneoplastic manifestation of glucagonoma was made. The pathogenesis is not completely elucidated.

A case of dasatinib-induced focal segmental glomerulosclerosis in a patient with Philadelphia chromosome positive chronic myeloid leukemia.

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis is a common glomerular histological lesion, which is usually characterised by non-nephrotic range proteinuria or nephrotic syndrome. It may be idiopathic or occurs secondarily to drugs, diabetes, obesity or HIV nephropathy and other infections. Dasatinib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor that has been used for the treatment of Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia, has a few renal adverse effects.

Geriatric Education Programs for Emergency Department Professionals: A Systematic Review.

Objectives: To evaluate geriatric education programs for emergency department (ED) professionals based on: content and teaching methods and learning outcome effects and factors promoting or hindering program implementation.

Design: Systematic review.

Setting: ED.

Comparison of the levels of the serotonin metabolite, 5-hydroxyindole acetic acid, in cerebrospinal fluid from patients with and without premature ejaculation.

Introduction: Premature ejaculation (PE) is a significant problem as it can cause a loss of sexual self-confidence and a significant deterioration in quality of life. The frequency of PE varies between 9% and 27%. In the current study, we aimed to compare the levels of the serotonin metabolite 5HIAA (5 hydroxyindole acetic acid) in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients with and without PE according to IELT (intravaginal ejaculation latency time) in order to investigate the relationship of PE with CSF 5HIAA levels.

Percutaneous nephrolithotomy in solitary kidneys: effective, safe and improves renal functions.

Background: To evaluate success and complication rates of endourological stone treatments and to evaluate effects of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) on renal functions, in patients with solitary kidneys.

Methods: In our center, 3150 patients underwent PCNL between 2003 and 2017 and 142 patients underwent retrograd intrarenal surgery (RIRS) between 2013 and 2017. We retrospectively analysed the data of 82 patients with solitary kidney who underwent PCNL and of 8 patients with solitary kidney who underwent RIRS.

Upper pole access is safe and effective for pediatric percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

Introduction: Upper pole access in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) provides a straight tract to the ureter, resulting in easier placement of a guidewire to the ureter, good exposure of the pelvis, calices, and upper ureter, and comfortable manipulations. However, despite these benefits, upper pole access is usually avoided because of the risk of chest complications in both pediatric and adult patients.

Objective: We aimed to evaluate the safety and morbidity of single upper pole access in pediatric patients undergoing PCNL.

A Simple, Non - Biological Model for Percutaneous Renal Access Training.

Purpose: Percutaneous renal puncture (PRP) is one of the most important and critical step of urology, especially while performing percutaneous nephrostomy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL). In the learning period of this procedures, there is a need for validated, effective, economical models for such training. This study describes a simple non - biological model for learning PRP.

Relationship between erectile dysfunction and the neutrophil to lymphocyte and platelet to lymphocyte ratios.

The most important cause of erectile dysfunction (ED) among aging men is organic disease due to vascular disturbance that is often caused by atherosclerosis. Recently, studies have shown that atherosclerosis can manifest as an active inflammatory process rather than as passive vascular injury caused by lipid infiltration. Our study aimed to examine the association of ED with the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and the platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR), both of which are markers of inflammation.

The Factors Affecting Lower Urinary Tract Functions in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Background: We prospectively assessed changes in the lower urinary system functions of women with morbid obesity following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy and the factors affecting these changes.

Methods: Data from 40 females who had undergone laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy due to morbid obesity (body mass index, BMI ≥ 40 kg/m) between January 2014-2016 at S.B.

Effect of Intrastriatal 6-OHDA Lesions on Extrastriatal Brain Structures in the Mouse.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive loss of midbrain dopaminergic neurons, resulting in motor and non-motor symptoms. The underlying pathology of non-motor symptoms is poorly understood. Discussed are pathological changes of extrastriatal brain structures.

Effect of trospium chloride therapy on intraocular pressure and tear secretion in overactive bladder patients.

Purpose: To investigate the effect of trospium chloride, which has an anticholinergic effect, used in overactive bladder (OAB) treatment on the intraocular pressure (IOP) and tear secretion after 12 weeks of treatment.

Materials And Methods: This prospective study was performed at a single center between October 2014 and January 2016. A detailed history was obtained from the female OAB patients at the eye outpatient department.

Optimal Timing for Removal of the Double-J Stent After Kidney Transplantation.

Background: Urologic complications (UC) have gradually decreased in recent years after advanced surgical experience. The incidence of urologic complications varies between 0.22% and 30% in different medical studies.

Changes in intraocular pressure and tear secretion in patients given 5 mg solifenacin for the treatment of overactive bladder.

Introduction And Hypothesis: To investigate the effect of solifenacin succinate on intraocular pressure (IOP) and dry eye in patients with overactive bladder (OAB).

Methods: The study was conducted prospectively between October 2014 and November 2015. A total of 93 female OAB patients with a mean age of 48.

The relation of protein C and protein S levels with cardiovascular risk in patients with diabetic neuropathy.

Background: This study was conducted to determine the clinically significance of protein C and protein S levels as a cardiovascular risk marker in patients with diabetic neuropathy.

Methods: We included 71 subjects. 50 of them were diabetics, 27 of them also had diabetic neuropathy(DN), 21 subjects were non diabetic.

Thiol/disulphide homeostasis levels in erectile dysfunction patients.

This study explored the use of thiol/disulphide homeostasis as a novel oxidative stress marker in patients with erectile dysfunction (ED). Fifty-five patients aged 40-57 were divided into two groups: Group I (International Index of Erectile Function [IIEF-5] score between 22 and 25, n = 20) and Group II (IIEF-5 score < 22, n = 35). Blood samples were used to evaluate hormone levels, lipid profile and thiol/disulphide levels.

Age and total and free prostate-specific antigen levels for predicting prostate volume in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Objectives: To investigate the predictive values of free prostate-specific antigen (fPSA), total PSA (tPSA) and age on the prostate volume.

Methods: The data of 2148 patients with lower urinary tract symptoms were analyzed retrospectively. The patients who had transrectal ultrasonography guided 10 core biopsies owing to the findings obtained on digital rectal examination and presence of high PSA levels (PSA = 2.

Rare late metastasis of testis seminoma to the bladder.

A 45-year-old male presented to our clinic with complaining of hematuria for a month. The investigations showed a 59 × 24-mm myxoid mass on the right lateral bladder wall and this was removed with transurethral resection. The histopathology evaluation result was seminoma (classic type).

Factors Influencing Complications of Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Single-Center Study.

Purpose: Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL) is a minimally invasive procedure used for successful treatment of renal calculi. However, it is associated with various complications. We assessed the complications and their potential influencing factors in patients who had undergone PNL.