Prediction of visceral adipose tissue magnitude using a new model based on simple clinical measurements.

Aims: Waist circumference (WC) is a reliable obesity surrogate but may not distinguish between visceral and subcutaneous adipose tissue. Our aim was to develop a novel sex-specific model to estimate the magnitude of visceral adipose tissue measured by computed tomography (CT-VAT).

Methods: The model was initially formulated through the integration of anthropometric measurements, laboratory data, and CT-VAT within a study group (n=185), utilizing the Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines (MARS) methodology.

Assessment of biometeorological conditions in Eastern Mediterranean City Adana, Turkey from past to the future.

Human bioclimatic comfort (HBC) is an important subject of climatology in the field of physical geography. Human bioclimatic comfort (HBC) is the feeling of satisfied and comfortable within the ambient atmospheric thermal environment. Earth climate system has been exposed to changes from the beginning, but since 19 century human - induced factors have contributed to these changes.

Single versus double Hem-o-lok clips to secure the apendiceal stump during laparoscopic appendectomy: a prospective randomized multicentric clinical trial.

Purpose: Polymeric clips (Hem-o-lok ligation system) are now widely used to securing the base of the appendix during laparoscopic appendectomy. Studies comparing the use of single or double hem-o-lok clips are limited. The aim of this study was to compare the reliability of a single hem-o-lok clips with a double hem-o-lok clips for closure of an appendiceal stump.

Synchronous celiac artery and superior mesenteric artery compression syndrome: The effect of collateral circulation on the treatment procedure.

Background: Maintaining collateral circulation is highly important in the stenosis of celiac artery (CA), superior mesenteric artery (SMA), and inferior mesenteric artery (IMA). The SMA compression is commonly reported to be accompanied by the CA compression caused by the median arcuate ligament (MAL) while the synchronous compression of CA and SMA by other ligaments has been rarely reported.

Case Presentation: In this report, we present a 64-year-old female patient who presented with a postprandial abdominal pain and weight loss.

The effect of "pediatric peripheral intravenous access (PPIVA) pathway" on the success of vascular access in children.

Purpose: Determine the affects of the developed "Pediatric Peripheral Intravenous Access (PPIVA) Pathway" on the success of the vascular access in children.

Design And Methods: A quantitative approach was used using a quasi-experimental single-group post-test design involved pediatric patients. The patients who were first attempted for peripheral vascular access were subjected to the procedure in accordance with the "PPIVA Pathway".