Publications by authors named "Kaan Y Balta"

We assessed 2 versions of the large language model (LLM) ChatGPT-versions 3.5 and 4.0-in generating appropriate, consistent, and readable recommendations on core critical care topics.

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Background: Pancreatic cancer is a significant cause of cancer-related deaths in Canada. Although it is less common than other cancers, the mortality rate has remained high and stable since 1984, with a five-year net survival rate being the lowest of 23 reported cancers. The limited options for detection and treatment contribute to the high mortality rate.

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Background: Resuscitative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is an emerging POCUS modality that can be used to guide trauma resuscitation.

Methods: Trauma patients who underwent TEE within 24 h of admission from 2013 to 2022 were prospectively identified. We retrospectively analyzed resuscitative TEE reports and patient charts in duplicate.

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Objective: Systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses are essential in informing clinical guidelines and decision-making. Complete reporting of SRs through compliance to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines promotes transparency, reproducibility, and consistency across the literature. The purpose of this meta-epidemiological study is to assess the completeness of reporting of SRs in the vascular surgery literature.

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