Effect of structured individual and combined education on blood glucose regulation in type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Although various approaches have been used in diabetes self-management education (DSME) programs, the effect of DSME programs on glycemic control is controversial. This study aimed to compare the effects of structured individual education and combined education on glycemic regulation in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study included T2DM patients who applied to the Ust Kaynarca Diabetes Center between 1 January 2018 and 11 March 2020.

Non-invasive Screening of Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease and Affecting Factors in Primary Care.

Objective: To identify the presence of MAFLD (metabolic associated fatty liver disease) with some non-invasive screening methods and the factors affecting in patients with metabolic dysfunction.

Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of the Study: University of Health Sciences, Kartal Dr.

Change of pulmonary function tests in hospitalized COVID-19 patients at third and sixth month follow-up.

Background: The effect of COVID-19 infection on pulmonary function is unknown.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate pulmonary function tests (PFTs) of patients hospitalized with the diagnosis of COVID-19 pneumonia at 3 and 6 months post-discharge.

Methods: Patients aged 18 years and over who had positive COVID-19 PCR test results and were hospitalized in the pandemic service between 1 May 2020 and 31 October 2020, were included in the study.

Clinical Presentation, Electrocardiographic Findings, and Factors Related to the Hospitalization In Mad-Honey Intoxication.

Objectives: Mad-honey intoxication (MHI) often presents with all kinds of bradyarrhythmias. Despite numerous publications focused on clinical findings, we aim to evaluate poor prognostic implications, ischemia likely electrocardiography (ECG) changes, and detailed ECG findings of MHI in the largest series.

Methods: This is a retrospective single-center study of 117 MHI patients admitted to emergency service.

Association between Sarcopenia and Cognitive Functions in Older Individuals: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Sarcopenia and cognitive disorders are frequently observed in older individuals. This study investigated the relationship between sarcopenia and cognitive function in this population.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 201 participants aged >65 years in Istanbul between July 1, 2020 and January 31, 2021.

Body Shape Index and Cardiovascular Risk in Individuals With Obesity.

Introduction: Cardio-metabolic risks are tested to show various anthropometric measurements. This study aimed to evaluate a body shape index (ABSI) of individuals with obesity to determine the role of these measurements in cardiovascular risk prediction.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 368 patients who were evaluated by the researcher in the polyclinic.

Predictive Value of Betatrophin for Determining the Cardiovascular Risks of Obese Individuals.

Objective: To determine cardiovascular risk factors, calculate cardiovascular risk, and the value of betatrophin, a novel biomarker in predicting the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in obese individuals.

Study Design: Cross-sectional and descriptive study.

Place And Duration Of Study:  University of Health Sciences, Kartal Dr.

A comparative analysis of the COVID-19 pandemic response: The case of Turkey.

Objective: COVID-19 has spread worldwide and leads to an increased risk of mortality. We aimed to analyze what actions have been effective in fighting COVID-19 in Turkey with a comparison to pandemic-affected countries.

Methods: This was a retrospective observational cross-sectional study.

The relationship between personality traits and BMI categories.

Objective: To compare personality traits between average weight, overweight and obese people using Eysenck Personality Questionnaire Revised-Abbreviated Form (EPQR-A). Study design: Cross-sectional, descriptive study. Place and duration of study: S.

Night Eating Syndrome According to Obesity Groups and the Related Factors.

Objective: To find the frequency of night eating syndrome (NES) in different obesity groups and to determine related factors.

Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Family Medicine, Outpatient Clinics, University of Health Sciences, Kartal Dr.

Can ocular OCT findings be as a predictor for end-organ damage in systemic hypertension?

Purpose: Detection of end-organ damage (EOD) in systemic hypertension is essential for the management of systemic hypertension. We aimed to evaluate subfoveal choroidal thickness (SFCT) and retinal layers' thicknesses by using spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD‑OCT) in patients with systemic hypertension and to assess the relationship between EOD and SD-OCT parameters.

Methods: A total of 189 consecutive patients with systemic hypertension and 100 controls were included.

Investigation of the preventive effects of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) on cisplatin-induced ovarian damage in rats.

To investigate whether Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) had any preventive effect against the ovarian damage caused by cisplatin (CP) (cis-diamminedichloroplatinum) in rats. On the first day ovaries were removed, Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) was measured (Group1, n:6), in the other groups 7.5 mg/kg cisplatin was administered intraperitoneally.

Lipid profile and plasma atherogenic index in postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Objective: The goal of this study was to investigate the relationship between the lipid profile, plasma atherogenic index (PAI), and osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

Methods: The data of age, duration of menopause, height, weight, lipid profile, bone mineral density (BMD) value, and history of oral contraceptive use of 407 postmenopausal women who had not been menstruating for at least 12 months, were between the ages 45 and 80, and presented at the obstetrics and gynecology polyclinic of Kartal Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Tr aining and Research Hospital were reviewed.

WISP1 is a novel adipokine linked to metabolic parameters in gestational diabetes mellitus.

Objective: To investigate Wnt1-inducible signaling pathway protein-1 (WISP1) levels and their correlation with metabolic parameters in pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and non-GDM healthy pregnant women.

Materials And Methods: In this prospective cross-sectional study, the study group was composed of 62 women with GDM and 73 healthy pregnant women matched for age, body mass index (BMI) and gestational age. Blood samples were collected at 25-29th gestational week.