Effects of Smoking on In Vitro Fertilization Cycle Characteristics and Outcomes in Women with Infertility Aged Under 35 Years.

The increasing incidence of infertility has increased the cost of assisted reproductive techniques and raised serious concerns on fertilization worldwide. Age and smoking adversely affect the reproductive system. This study aimed to assess the in vitro fertilization (IVF) cycle characteristics and outcomes of smoking women ages over 35 years.

Urinary Incontinence in Men with Stroke: A Cross-Sectional Study.

: To evaluate urinary incontinence (UI) and its effect on quality of life (QoL) in male stroke patients. : A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted with 103 adult male stroke survivors. The individuals' degree of disability was evaluated using the Modified Rankin Scale (MRS) and Barthel Index (BI).

The impact of inter-cycle treatment delays on overall survival in patients with advanced-stage ovarian cancer.

Introduction: Chemotherapy forms the cornerstone of systemic treatment for advanced ovarian cancer, extending overall survival; however, drug-related toxicity can lead to treatment delays, potentially diminishing treatment efficacy. This study evaluated the impact of treatment delays on all-cause mortality of patients with ovarian cancer, to better inform decisions on patient management.

Methods: This retrospective, population-based cohort study included 1517 women with advanced-stage ovarian cancer, receiving first-line adjuvant or neoadjuvant chemotherapy in 2014 and 2015.

The impact of inter-cycle treatment delays on 5-year all-cause mortality in early-stage breast cancer: A retrospective cohort study.

Background: Inter-cycle delays to chemotherapy are often required to manage drug toxicity. The impact of delays on mortality is poorly characterised. This retrospective cohort study examined the association of treatment delay with all-cause mortality in early-stage breast cancer.

The effect of compression stockings on the complaints well-being and sleep quality of pregnant women with restless legs syndrome: a randomized controlled study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of compression stockings on complaints, well-being, and sleep quality in pregnant women with restless legs syndrome.

Methods: This randomized placebo-controlled study was conducted on 63 pregnant women (placebo group [PG]=31; experimental group [EG]=32) at the Perinatology Outpatient Clinic of a Health Research and Application Centre in Turkey. Pregnant women in the experimental group wore compression stockings when they got up in the morning for 3 weeks and took them off at bedtime.