Evaluation of Physical Activity Level and Related Factors in Pregnancy During the COVID-19 Period.

It was aimed to determine the level of physical activity and related factors in pregnant women. The study is a mixed methods study. The participants are women applied to the pregnancy outpatient clinic of a hospital.

Changes in the etiology of chronic liver disease by referral to a FibroScan center: Increasing prevalence of the nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.

Background And Aim: Chronic liver disease (CLD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide with a wide etiological spectrum. FibroScan is used for follow-up of fibrosis and steatosis. This single-center study aims to review the distribution of indications by referral to FibroScan.

Overweight and obesity in preschool children in Turkey: A multilevel analysis.

Childhood obesity/overweight is a worldwide concern and its prevalence is increasing in many countries. The first aim of this study is to analyse the trends in overweight and obesity among children under the age of five in Turkey based on the new World Health Organization (WHO) standards, using data from the 'five-round of the Turkey Demographic and Health Surveys' (TDHSs). The second aim is to examine whether or not the maternal/household and individual-level factors are associated with overweight/obesity using TDHS 2003, 2008, and 2013 datasets.

Adaptation of the Knowledge about Childhood Autism among Health Workers (KCAHW) Questionnaire: Turkish version.

Objective: Many checklists and scales have been developed to diagnose the autism spectrum disorder in childhood. However, self-applied questionnaires/scales that can be filled out by health professionals for assessing their knowledge and consciousness of this disorder are still limited. The Knowledge about Childhood Autism among Health Workers self-administered survey was developed by Bakare et al.

Association of Genetic Polymorphisms in the Gene with Coronary Artery Disease and Serum MGP Levels.

Matrix Gla protein (MGP) is an important regulatory protein for inhibition of calcification in the vessel wall and cartilage. The gene polymorphisms are suspected to increase the risk of extracellular calcification through altering the related gene expression and serum MGP levels. The goal of this study was to examine the correlation between rs4236 (Thr83-Ala), rs12304 (Glu60-X) and rs1800802 (T138-C) polymorphisms of the gene and coronary artery calcification.

Sleep quality and anxiety level in employees.

Objective: The aim of this study was to measure the sleep quality and anxiety level of a group of employees, as well as determine the relationship between sleep quality and anxiety and other factors.

Methods: A total of 130 of 185 employees at a university campus were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. A descriptive questionnaire, the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and the Beck Anxiety Inventory were the data collection instruments.

The awareness of childhood autism among residents of neuropsychiatric and other disciplines of a research and training hospital in Istanbul, Turkey.

Objective: To assess the awareness of childhood autism among physicians undergoing residency training in various disciplines.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at a research and training hospital in Istanbul, Turkey, in February 2013 and comprised physicians undergoing residency training in various disciplines. Data was collected through a self-administered questionnaire.

Severe headache following ozone therapy: Pneumocephalus.

Pneumocephalus is defined as air in the cranial cavity. Pneumocephalus can result from inadvertent dural puncture during lumbar epidural anesthesia or epidural steroid injection. Presently described is case of 41-year-old woman who had undergone lumbar disc hernia operation but due to ongoing complaints, was diagnosed as having failed back surgery syndrome.

Ozone Treatment for Chronic Anal Fistula: It Is Not Promising.

The aim of this study is to assess the effect of ozone gas in the treatment of anorectal fistulae. The tip of a 20 G intravenous cannula was inserted from the fistula orifice. Medical ozone was introduced into the fistula.

Transsacrococcygeal approach to ganglion impar: radiofrequency application for the treatment of chronic intractable coccydynia.

Objective: Coccydynia is defined as pain in the coccygeal region. Among the many causes of coccydynia, the most common cause is trauma as a result of falling on the buttocks, repetitive microtrauma, or childbirth. Several methods are currently used for the treatment of coccydynia, including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, intrarectal manipulation, epidural injections, ganglion impar blocks, and radiofrequency treatment (RFT).

The pharmacists' awareness, knowledge and attitude about childhood autism in Istanbul.

Background Being one of the key players in healthcare, pharmacists could have an important role in the early detection and care of children with autism, by familiarizing themselves with autism-related resources and helping families to find relevant professional resources. Objective The purpose of this study was to determine the awareness of pharmacists about autism, and their knowledge and attitude towards autism. Setting İstanbul Province of Turkey.

A study exploring the autism awareness of first grade nursing and medical students in Istanbul, Turkey.

Objective: To assess the level of awareness about childhood autism among first-grade nursing and medical students.

Methods: The descriptive study was conducted at Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey, in December 2012, and comprised first-grade nursing and medical students. Data was collected using a self-administered questionnaire.

Marmara University Medical Students' Perception on Sexual Violence against Women and Induced Abortion in Turkey.

Background: Historically, sexual assault is a common issue in Turkey. As doctors are one of the steps to help sexually assaulted women, medical students should have basic knowledge of and sensitivity regarding this subject. Another common women's public health issue is induced abortion.

The awareness of experience innovation and an application in private hospitals.

Objective: To evaluate the perspective of private hospitals regarding experience innovation.

Methods: The qualification-type study was conducted in Istanbul, Turkey, in February 2015, and comprised 17 hospitals where patients and employees were interviewed using a semi-structured consultation guide. The employees were examined regarding the meaning of innovation, awareness of experience innovation and its measurement.

Comparison of melatonin and ozone in the prevention of reperfusion injury following unilateral testicular torsion in rats.

Objective: To compare the efficacy of ozone with melatonin, shown as the most powerful antioxidant in attenuation of testicular ischemia/reperfusion injury, in an experimental rat model of testicular torsion/detorsion.

Methods: Twenty-four male Wistar rats were divided into 4 groups: sham-operated, torsion/detorsion, torsion/detorsion plus melatonin, and torsion/detorsion plus ozone. Melatonin (10 mg/kg) and ozone (4 mg/kg) were intraperitoneally injected daily beginning 15 minutes before detorsion for the following 7 days.

Evaluation of patients' response to pulsed radiofrequency treatment applied to the suprascapular nerve in patients with chronic shoulder pain.

Background And Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate patient satisfaction, efficacy and safety of the pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) technique applied to the suprascapular nerve for the treatment of refractory shoulder pain.

Methods: After obtaining Institutional Research Board approval and patients' written informed consent, patients with chronic shoulder pain resistant to medical treatment were included in prospective study and PRF technique was applied to the suprascapular nerve for 480 seconds. Verbal Numerical Rating Scale (VNRS) at 0, 3, and 6 months post procedure and Modified MacNab score before and 6 months after procedure are performed.

Efficacy of pulsed radiofrequency treatment on the saphenous nerve in patients with chronic knee pain.

Background And Objective: We studied the long-term efficacy of pulsed radiofrequency treatment (PRF) on the saphenous nerve in 115 patients with chronic knee pain.

Materials And Methods: 115 patients with chronic knee pain were investigated in a period of 22~months retrospectively. All patients had pulsed radiofrequency to the saphenous nerve.

A rare cause of a piriformis syndrome.

Background And Objective: A less common but important cause of buttock and leg pain known as "Piriformis Syndrome". Piriformis syndrome is all intrinsic pathology of the piriformis itself, such as myofascial pain, anatomical variations, hypertrophy, and myositis ossificans or it is caused by trauma to the pelvis or buttock. In this case report we are going to present a rare cause of piriformis syndrome.

[Effectiveness of clonidine and fentanyl addition to bupivacaine in postoperative patient controlled epidural analgesia].

Background And Objectives: The aim of this prospective randomized double-blinded study was to compare the analgesic and side-effects of bupivacaine in combination with clonidine or fentanyl during patient-controlled-epidural analgesia (PCEA) in the postoperative period after abdominal hysterectomy.

Methods: 75 patients from 18 to 65 years of age with ASA status I - II were investigated. After preoperative epidural catheterization, the patients were operated in general anesthesia.

[Effects of sevofluran on cell division and levels of sister chromatid exchange].

Objective: Purpose of the study was to investigate the mitotic index (MI) and sister chromatid exchange (SCE) levels to identify the mutagenic and carcinogenic effects of sevoflurane (sevoflurane).

Methods: 42 non-smoking male and female turkish patients of ASA-risk I and II were included. The patients received an anaesthesia induction with 8 % sevoflurane in 100 % oxygen ("tidal volume methode") and 0.

[Relationship between nutrition and ASA-classification in the elderly].

Objective: Old age and bad nourishment are risk factors for the postoperative period. In this study, the "mini nutritional assessment" (MNA) of elderly patients was evaluated before the operation and compared with their ASA-classification.

Methods: 215 outpatients (age > 60 years) were included.

Different anesthesiologic strategies have no effect on neonatal jaundice.

Objective: In this prospective study, we examined the influence of either segmental epidural anesthesia with bupivocaine hydrochloride or general anesthesia with sevoflurane on serum bilirubin levels and jaundice in neonates born with caesarean section.

Materials And Methods: The patients at 38-40 weeks were included into this prospective study. General anesthesia group (sevoflurane); Group A, (n=66) and segmental epidural anesthesia group (bupivocaine hydrochloride); Group B, (n=76) underwent caesarean section under elective circumstances.