Trimethylamine N-oxide as a potential prognostic biomarker for mortality in patients with COVID-19 disease.

Purpose: Trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) is suggested as a biomarker for inflammatory and cardiovascular diseases which are identified as risk factors for severe cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Our primary aim was to assess prognostic potential of serum TMAO levels in predicting COVID-19-related mortality. The secondary aim was to examine the potential of various biochemical parameters, particularly those associated with inflammation or thrombosis, as predictors of mortality.

Assessing the job preferences of senior medical students for mandatory service: a discrete choice experiment.

Aim: To investigate the job preferences of senior medical students for mandatory service as general practitioners using discrete choice experiment.

Introduction: Health workforce is directly associated with health service coverage and health outcomes. However, there is a global shortage of healthcare workers (HCWs) in rural areas.

New-onset atrial fibrillation in critically ill patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Background: Mortality in critically ill patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is high, therefore, it is essential to evaluate the independent effect of new-onset atrial fibrillation (NOAF) on mortality in patients with COVID-19. We aimed to determine the incidence, risk factors, and outcomes of NOAF in a cohort of critically ill patients with COVID-19.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective study on patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with a diagnosis of COVID-19.

Vitamin D Levels and Vitamin D Receptor (VDR) Gene Polymorphisms in Inactive Hepatitis B Virus Carriers.

Objective: To evaluate the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms and vitamin D levels in inactive hepatitis B virus (HBV) carriers.

Study Design: A cross-sectional analytical study.

Place And Duration Of Study: From March to September 2017 at the Izmir Katip Celebi University (İKCU) Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey.

Determination of the costs of falls in the older people according to the decision tree model.

Purpose Of The Research: The primary aim of this study is to hypothetically examine the costs of falls experienced by the older people living in the community and fall prevention interventions implemented by nurses using the decision tree model. The secondary purpose of the study is to determine the factors affecting the cost of falls.

The Materials And Methods: This study was planned as a costing and cost-effectiveness study.

Evaluation of the neuropathic pain in the smokers.

Objectives: Nicotine addiction is one of the most important causes of the general failure of treatment and keeping the habit of smoking. Peripheral neuropathy is a leading factor of smoking. This study aimed to analyze the association of neuropathic pain and addiction levels of individuals.

Diabetes prevalence and awareness in adults in the Balçova district in Turkey.

Background/aim: To determine the prevalence and awareness of diabetes and to evaluate associated factors in a population aged 30 and over in the Balçova district of Izmir, Turkey.

Materials And Methods: In this cross-sectional study data from 12,915 people who participated in Balçova's Heart Project were evaluated. Diabetes was defined using fasting blood glucose levels according to ADA criteria.