Publications by authors named "H Alay"
Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease that causes high rates of morbidity and mortality due to difficulties in diagnosis and inadequate treatment. The purpose of this study was to assess the diagnostic significance of presepsin, trigger receptor expressed on soluble myeloid cells-1 (sTREM-1), and interferon-gamma (IFN-gamma) levels in patients with brucellosis. One hundred twenty-one brucellosis patients aged 18 or over and 39 healthy volunteers were included in this prospective study.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThoracic Tuberculous Spondylodiscitis with Abscess Formation.
Infect Dis Clin Microbiol
September 2024
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- This study analyzed 331 patients with primary brain abscesses (PBAs) from 39 centers in 16 countries, focusing on infection causes, risk factors, and mortality outcomes over a 12-year period.
- Study results showed that the majority of patients were middle-aged men (average age 46.8), with symptoms like headaches and fever; Gram-positive cocci were the most common pathogens.
- Key factors influencing mortality at 42 days included intravenous drug use and malignancy, while factors affecting 180-day mortality included temporal lobe involvement and the presence of unidentified bacteria.
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- The study aimed to explore the relationship between functional impairment and levels of anxiety, depression, and problematic Internet use among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The study involved 213 participants, finding that medical doctors reported higher levels of problematic Internet use compared to nurses and exhibited significant correlations between functional impairment and mental health issues.
- The conclusion emphasized the need for health policymakers to create strategies that support healthcare professionals in managing anxiety and depression, while also highlighting the risks of using the Internet as a coping mechanism.