Factors associated with development of an acute ischemic event during hospitalization for COVID-19 in cancer and non-cancer patients.

Background: COVID-19 and solid cancer are both associated with an increased risk of thromboembolism.

Objectives: Assess whether solid cancer is a risk factor for acute ischemic event development among patients with COVID-19.

Design: Retrospective cohort SETTING: A tertiary training and research hospital PATIENTS AND METHODS: Patients who were hospitalized for COVID-19 for ≥3 days between 15 March 2020 and 30 March 2021 at Antalya Training and Research Hospital, Antalya, Turkiye.

Investigation of Effect of the Colistin Loading Dosage on the clinical, Microbiological, and Laboratory Results in Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia /Pneumonia.

Materials And Methods: Adult patients administered colistin with and without LD for MDR VAP/pneumonia in intensive care units (ICUs) in a tertiary teaching hospital between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2019 were included in this retrospective cohort study. The primary endpoint was an assessment of clinical and microbiological success between treatment groups. Secondary endpoints included 14- and 30-day mortality and development of nephrotoxicity.

Clinical Features of Post-Operative Nosocomial Meningitis in Adults and Evaluation of Efficiency of Intrathecal Treatment.

Post-operative nosocomial meningitis is a critical complication that develops in patients after neurosurgical interventions and operations. Data were collected for 65 patients who were diagnosed as having nosocomial meningitis after neurosurgery. The agent profile, clinical and biochemical differences in gram-negative and gram-positive meningitis, and the effectiveness of intrathecal antibiotic administration in cases with carbapenem-resistant gram-negative agents were evaluated.

Management and Prevention Strategies for Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Their Risk Factors.

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are of increasing concern for society and national governments, as well as globally due to their high mortality rate. The main risk factors of NCDs can be classified into the categories of self-management, genetic factors, environmental factors, factors of medical conditions, and socio-demographic factors. The main focus is on the elements of self-management and to reach a consensus about the influence of food on risk management and actions toward the prevention of NCDs at all stages of life.

A Sight to Wheat Bran: High Value-Added Products.

Recently more consideration has been given to the use of renewable materials and agricultural residues. Wheat production is increasing yearly and correspondingly, the volume of by-products from the wheat process is increasing, as well. It is important to find the use of the residuals for higher value-added products, and not just for the food industry or animal feed purposes as it is happening now.