Stability of SARS-CoV-2 antibody in serum under various usage and storage conditions.

Introduction: We investigated the effect of two preanalytical variables, temperature change and freezing-thawing of serum samples, on severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) IgG levels.

Methodology: Serum samples were collected from patients who had coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) prior to vaccination. Six serum samples were included, two each with high positivity (HP), low positivity (LP), and a level of close-to-detection limit (CDL) for SARS-CoV-2 IgG.

Determination of the presence of carbapenemase enzymes in carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates by susceptibility test based algorithm.

Purpose: Phenotypic methods have been proposed for the detection of carbapenemase production. These tests can have slower turnaround times. With the sensitivity-based algorithm described by Gill et al.

Retrospective Evaluation of Ingrown Toenails in a Tertiary Reference Center.

Background: We evaluated the clinical characteristics of ingrown toenails in one of the biggest reference centers in Turkey.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted on patients admitted to Ufuk University Hospital with ingrown toenail between January 1, 2014, and December 31, 2019. Clinical characterstics and demographic features of all of the participants were evaluated, and then the study population was divided into two groups: group 1 (patients ≤20 years old) and group 2 (patients >20 years old).

The correlation of systemic immune-inflammation index, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, derived neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio with disease severity in recurrent aphthous stomatitis.

Background/aim: To evaluate the correlation of systemic immune inflammation index (SII), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), derived neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) with disease severity in recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS).

Methods: The present retrospective cohort study was performed on patients with RAS. Patients were divided into three groups: 1) Major (n = 75), 2) Minor (n = 123), and 3) Herpetiform aphthae (n = 17).

Perspectives of dermatology specialists and residents on COVID-19 vaccines: A questionnaire-based survey.

Background: To evaluate the perspectives of dermatology specialists and residents on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines.

Methods: Present questionnaire-based study was conducted on dermatology residents and specialists between January 5 and 20. A non-validated online questionary evaluating the attitude of the participants about the COVID-19 vaccine was performed.

A STIRPAT-based investigation on the role of economic growth, urbanization, and energy consumption in shaping a sustainable environment in the Mediterranean region.

The Mediterranean region is highly vulnerable to undesired consequences of global warming triggered by industrialization, urbanization, and mostly fossil energy consumption. However, the region has also great renewable energy generation potential such as solar and wind, which enables countries in the region to considerably mitigate CO emissions, the main driver of global warming. Developing countries around the world have less impact on carbon emissions than the developed Global North.

Abnormal foot angles has an association with ingrown toenail.

Background: Onychocryptosis, frequently termed ''ingrown toenail'' is a common foot problem in routine dermatology and orthopaedic clinical practice which leads to pain and disability. Although the aetiology of ingrown toenail is not well understood various associated risk factors have been identified with the pathogenesis.

Material And Methods: This study was a retrospective investigation of 170 patients with hallux valgus and lateral border ingrown toenail of all stages.

Regime-dependent effect of tourism on carbon emissions in the Mediterranean countries.

This study aims to test the effects of the number of tourist arrivals and tourism receipts on carbon emissions for the Mediterranean countries. The study investigates 15 Mediterranean countries including Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, France, Greece, Israel, Italy, Lebanon, Morocco, Spain, Tunisia, and Turkey. The sample countries are selected considering the availability of the data.

Experience with oral tofacitinib in severe alopecia areata with different clinical responses.

Background: Alopecia areata (AA) and generalized form, universalis (AU) are common causes of noncicatricial alopecia, targeting anagen hair follicles. A dominant interferon-gamma transcriptional signaling and cytotoxic T lymphocytes were accused as the main drivers of disease pathogenesis. Tofacitinib is a Janus kinase inhibitor that has been proven to interfere with the positive feedback loop between the follicular cell and the cytotoxic T lymphocytes in AA.

Changing trends in dermatology practice during COVID-19 pandemic: A single tertiary center experience.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the changing trends in dermatology clinical practice at a tertiary center during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. This retrospective cohort study was conducted on patients who were admitted to Ufuk University Hospital with dermatologic complaints/diseases before and during the pandemic. The patients were divided into two groups: (a) the pre-pandemic period (March-May 2019) and (b) the Pandemic period (March-May 2020).

Onychomycosis Unresponsive to Antifungals: Etiology and Treatment with a New Direct Technique.

Aims And Objectives: The aim of this study was to identify the fungal agents causing onychomycosis that were unresponsive to antifungal treatment and to treat these cases by placing under-nail cushions with a mild keratolytic to clear the fungus-invaded tissue.

Materials And Methods: Fungal agents were identified by the matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight (MALDI-TOF) technique.

Results: Nine patients had spp.

Enrichment of functional properties of ice cream with pomegranate by-products.

Pomegranate peel rich in phenolics, and pomegranate seed which contain a conjugated fatty acid namely punicic acid in lipid fraction remain as by-products after processing the fruit into juice. Ice cream is poor in polyunsaturated fatty acids and phenolics, therefore, this study was conducted to improve the functional properties of ice cream by incorporating pomegranate peel phenolics and pomegranate seed oil. Incorporation of the peel phenolics into ice cream at the levels of 0.

Isotretinoin treatment in nodulocystic acne with and without polycystic ovary syndrome: efficacy and determinants of relapse.

Background: Isotretinoin is the most efficacious long-lasting treatment for acne; however, some factors, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), patient age, family history, and type and number of acne lesions, may lead to treatment resistance or relapse following treatment. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and permanence of systemic isotretinoin (SI) in nodulocystic acne patients with and without PCOS and to evaluate the factors associated with relapse during the first and second post-treatment years.

Methods And Materials: The study included 96 female patients with nodulocystic acne.

Association of hypermobility and ingrown nails.

Ingrown nail (onychocryptosis) is a common condition with severe pain and various associated morbidities. Although some underlying factors are identified, its etiology remains largely unknown. Generalized joint hypermobility (GJH) is a common entity with clinical features that might prone affected individuals to ingrown nails.

Evaluation of the clinical effects of isotretinoin on chronic rhinosinusitis.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the clinical effects of isotretinoin (13-cis-retinoic acid), a derivative of retinoic acid, on the clinical features of chronic rhinosinusitis.

Patients And Methods: The study group included 25 chronic rhinosinusitis patients (16 females, 9 males; mean age 25.2 ± 6.

A quantitative method for measuring forces applied by nail braces.

Background: Nail bracing is a conservative method used for ingrown nails; however, lack of objective measurements limits its use for various nails.

Methods: Double-string nail braces with extra metal springs were applied to 12 patients with 21 chronic, thick, and overcurved ingrown nails. Force was measured with a force gauge meter.

Long-term results of nail brace application in diabetic patients with ingrown nails.

Background: Ingrown toe nail is a common foot problem; however, there are limited data concerning the treatment options for diabetic patients.

Objective: Because of the special attention given to avoidance of infection and ulceration of the foot in diabetics, we applied a new, simple nail device as a treatment option without any systemic treatment or surgical intervention.

Methods And Materials: We applied braces to 21 diabetic patients with ingrown toe nails.