A retrospective evaluation of patients with sleep breathing disorders in single center, Edirne province.

Introduction: Our aim was to investigate the characteristics of patients with preliminary diagnosis of sleep breathing disorder studied in Edirne province, to identify the risk factors and comorbid conditions, to determine the diagnostic distribution of our sleep patients by analyzing the results of polysomnography and PAP titration, and to understand their problems related to treatment compliance and device use.

Materials And Methods: Our study retrospectively evaluated the results of 956 patients who had sleep-related complaints in our region and underwent full nocturnal polysomnography and PAP titration with a preliminary diagnosis of sleep breathing disorder.

Results: A total of 956 patients were enrolled in the study, of whom 641 (67.

Covid-19: The Biggest Threat of the 21 Century: In Respectful Memory of the Warriors All Over the World.

Since the first case was diagnosed in China, the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has become the number one issue in the world and it seems to remain trend-topic for a long time. Until 17 April, it affected 210 countries, infected over 2 million people and caused approximately 150000 deaths. Although the course of the disease ranges from asymptomatic state to severe ARDS; the majority of patients reveal only mild symptoms.

The comparison of the survival rates of intensive and palliative care units.

Introduction: Palliative care is a multidisciplinary therapy formed by physical, social, psychological, cultural and spiritual support of patients and families. The aim of the present study is to compare the survival rates of the intensive care unit (ICU) and palliative care unit (PCU).

Materials And Methods: A retrospective observational cohort study was performed using the database of an intensive care unit.

Unclear Issues Regarding COVID-19.

Scientists from all over the world have been intensively working to discover different aspects of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) since the first cluster of cases was reported in China. Herein, we aimed to investigate unclear issues related to transmission and pathogenesis of disease as well as accuracy of diagnostic tests and treatment modalities. A literature search on PubMed, Ovid, and EMBASE databases was conducted, and articles pertinent to identified search terms were extracted.

Influence of comorbidities in long-term survival of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients.

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity around the world, with comorbidities in COPD being common and having a negative effect on survival. We investigate the effects of comorbidities on long-term survival of COPD patients.

Methods: The study included patients with COPD who were hospitalized with an exacerbation.