Medical faculty students risk perception, attitudes, and behaviors regarding protection from COVID-19 infection.

Objective: This study aims to determine the risk perception, attitude, and behavior characteristics of Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine students towards protection from COVID-19.

Subjects And Methods: A total of 698 (48.2%) students of Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine participated in this analytical cross-sectional study.

Cut-Off Value of Serum Uric Acid for Development of Gout Disease in Patients with Multiple Co-Morbidities.

Objective: This study aimed to determine the association between hyperuricemia, comorbid diseases and risk of developing gout disease in a Turkish population in a long follow-up period.

Methods: A total of 2000 Turkish adults were cross-sectionally analysed for serum urate levels in 2009 at the Pamukkale University Faculty of Medicine. All patients on regular follow-up at our tertiary health center (n=1322) were included in this study.