Publications by authors named "H Murat Ertugrul"

Introduction: This study investigates the Health-Led Growth Hypothesis (HLGH) within OECD countries, examining how health expenditures influence economic growth and the role of different health financing systems in this relationship.

Methods: Utilizing a comprehensive analysis spanning 2000 to 2019 across 38 OECD countries, advanced econometric methodologies were employed. Both second-generation panel data estimators (Dynamic CCEMG, CS-ARDL, AMG) and first-generation models (Panel ARDL with PMG, FMOLS, DOLS) were utilized to test the hypothesis.

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  • Type V gastric ulcers are a rare cause of gastrosplenic fistulas (GSF).
  • Quick identification of the condition is important for effective treatment.
  • Early embolization of splenic vessels should be done before any endoscopic procedures or surgery.
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Scurvy is a nutritional deficiency caused by low vitamin C levels that has been described since ancient times. It leads to a varied presentation, affecting multiple organ systems due to its role in the biochemical reactions of connective tissue synthesis. Common manifestations include gingival bleeding, arthralgias, skin discoloration, impaired wound healing, perifollicular hemorrhage, and ecchymoses.

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  • - Global food prices have surged, prompting a study that analyzes various global factors' impact on predicting these prices through machine learning and time series econometric models.
  • - The research uses data from January 1991 to May 2021 and finds that machine learning, especially the Multi-layer Perceptron algorithm, outperforms traditional econometric models in predicting food prices.
  • - Key findings indicate that the most influential factor on food prices is the previous month's food prices, followed by raw material, fertilizer, and oil prices, emphasizing how global fluctuations affect food pricing.
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Light chain deposition disease (LCDD) is a monoclonal immunoglobulin deposition disease characterized by light chain deposition in soft tissues and viscera, causing systemic organ dysfunction with an underlying lymphoproliferative disorder. While the kidney is the most affected organ, cardiac and hepatic involvement is also seen with LCDD. Hepatic manifestation can range from mild hepatic injury to fulminant liver failure.

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