Publications by authors named "M Fuatcan Kalyoncu"
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- - The study focuses on improving transitional care for adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) as they move to adult healthcare systems, suggesting the need for tailored programs in each country.
- - A Delphi study involving adolescents, parents, and clinicians was conducted to gather expert opinions and identify key components of transitional care, with significant participation in the initial surveys.
- - While a consensus was reached on essential transitional care issues for JIA patients, further agreement is needed on practical applications of a final checklist to enhance care in Turkey.
Purpose: The process of caregivers learning to implement clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) affects both children and caregivers negatively. The aim of this study was to examine the experiences of caregivers performing CIC on their children with spina bifida (SB).
Design And Methods: This study was conducted with a qualitative design between June 5 and September 25, 2022, with the caregivers of 17 children.
Objective: Central sleep apnea (CSA) is a rare condition in children; however, it can cause significant morbidity if not diagnosed early. We aimed to increase the knowledge about CSA in children by describing the clinical characteristics of children diagnosed with CSA at our sleep center.
Material And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 1263 polysomnographies (PSG) performed between 2012 and 2023 at our tertiary sleep center and evaluated the clinical characteristics of the patients with CSA.
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- Genetic variants in the CFTR gene cause cystic fibrosis (CF), and this study explores the genotypic and phenotypic diversity of CF in patients at a major CF center in Turkey.
- The analysis involved 481 individuals, revealing 136 different CFTR variants and identifying novel variants specific to the Turkish population, indicating unique genetic characteristics compared to averages in the US and Europe.
- The findings emphasize the importance of comprehensive genetic profiling in diverse populations to improve personalized treatment for CF, especially in light of new CFTR modulators.
Background: Cystic fibrosis (CF) patients have a limited life expectancy, but significant medical advances now highlight the need for successful transition programs from pediatric to adult care. The goal of this project was to introduce the transition program CF R.I.
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