Publications by authors named "N Demirci"

: Obesity is a significant risk factor for the development of breast cancer (BC) and associated poorer outcomes. A pathological complete response (pCR) with neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) correlates with improved long-term prognosis in BC patients. In this study, we aimed to investigate the predictive effect of obesity on achieving pCR following NACT.

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This was a randomised controlled study to investigate the effect of web-based breastfeeding education given to primiparous pregnant women on postpartum breastfeeding. The study included a total of 120 primiparous pregnant women, including control group (n:60) and experimental group (n:60). The study was conducted in a district in northern Turkey.

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Objective: This study aimed to adapt the 6-Item Self-Efficacy Scale for Chronic Disease Management (SEMDC-6S) to women with endometriosis in the Turkish population and to evaluate its validity and reliability.

Methods: This methodological study comprised of 200 women with endometriosis. The construct validity of the scale was tested using the confirmatory factor analysis methods.

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Managing locally advanced, or metastatic radioactive iodine-refractory differentiated thyroid cancers (RAIR-DTC) poses substantial challenges, with few available treatment options. The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical outcomes of patients receiving sorafenib as first line treatment. In addition, prognostic markers affecting progression-free survival (PFS) were identified.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study investigates the impact of physical activity (PA) on sedentary behavior and body measurements in children and adolescents, highlighting a trend where physical activity decreases and sedentary time increases with age.
  • In a sample of 759 participants aged 6-17, results revealed children are less sedentary and more active than adolescents, with significant differences in body composition measurements based on physical activity levels.
  • The findings suggest that physically active individuals, especially boys, had lower body fat percentages and slimmer skinfold measurements compared to inactive peers, indicating that engaging in recommended levels of PA may mitigate obesity risks.
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