Publications by authors named "Nurdaguel Gokalp"

Recent advancements in computer vision, enhanced augmented reality (AR) software and hardware are paving the way for AR to emerge as a promising and innovative tool for advancing and broadening neurosurgical pre-operative planning and intraoperative procedures. In this study, we describe the use of AR coupled with Magnetic Resonance (MR) and Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) to map visual tracts around an occipital lesion, ensuring a safe resection without post-op complications. In a patient who underwent an elective craniotomy for the resection of an occipital brain tumor, preoperative MRI and Quicktome platform-based DTI MRI were uploaded onto the Medivis AR system.

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This study evaluates the effect of short-term load restriction following autologous whole-blood injection (AWBI) in plantar fasciitis patients. Given that AWBI induces an inflammatory healing response, restricting weight-bearing in the initial phase may optimize recovery. A prospective, single-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted with 149 patients unresponsive to two months of conservative treatment.

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Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is an immune-mediated inflammatory breast disease presenting significant treatment challenges due to its varied symptoms and lack of standardized guidelines. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of immunosuppressive modalities, including corticosteroids (CS) and immunosuppressive agents such as methotrexate (MTX) and azathioprine (AZA), in managing IGM, with a focus on recurrence rates and treatment outcomes. We conducted a retrospective analysis of 505 female patients diagnosed with IGM at the Bursa Uludag University Breast Surgery Clinic between January 2011 and December 2022.

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Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effect of music therapy on pain, anxiety, agitation, and sedation levels in patients hospitalized in the cardiac intensive care unit following coronary angiography.

Method: The study was conducted in a parallel randomized controlled experimental model with patients treated in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit of a hospital in Eastern Turkey. Sixty patients with coronary angiography were randomly assigned to the experimental (n = 30) and control (n = 30) groups.

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Rice serves as the primary food source for the majority of the world's population. In terms of irrigation water, the highest volume of irrigation water is utilized in paddy irrigation. Excessive water use causes both waste of limited water resources and various environmental problems.

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Objective: Intracranial aneurysm (IA) is a cerebrovascular disease in which the cerebral arteries become pathologically weakened. The molecular mechanisms behind the pathogenesis of IAs are poorly understood. MicroRNAs are highly stable in body fluids and the expression signatures of specific circulating miRNAs may be associated with high rupture risk, severity, and clinical outcome of SAH.

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This study aimed to evaluated the reliability and validity of the Turkish adaptation of the Questionnaire of Physiotherapeutic Specific Exercises of Scoliosis (QPSSE). Fifty-one individuals who had been performing scoliosis-specific exercises (PSSEs) for at least two months completed the QPSSE. Validity was analyzed by correlating the QPSSE with the Scoliosis Research Society-22 (SRS-22) questionnaire and the Scoliosis Japanese Questionnaire-27 (SJ-27).

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Objective: NCTF135HA, a versatile polyrevitalizing solution, is a potent agent for enhancing skin quality, radiance, moisture, vitality, and diminishing fine wrinkles caused by aging factors. Data demonstrate a divergence in its application from skin quality enhancement to treatment of vitiligo lesions. To know more precisely about the protocol of use among providers, alone or in combination with other procedures, we performed an international survey.

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Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction aims to improve knee stability and range of motion. The AperFix system consists of polymer components, and fixed-loop fixation is an established endoscopic technique. Our aim in this study was to compare the long-term clinical and radiological results of AperFix and fixed-loop fixation and to prove that the long-term results of the AperFix fixation method are at least as good as those of the fixed loop device.

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Introduction And Objectives: This study evaluated commissural malalignment on echocardiography as a predictor of coronary anomalies.

Methods: All newborns diagnosed with transposition of great arteries in the pediatric cardiac intensive care unit between 1 August 2020 and 1 February 2022 were included in this study. The ratio of distances (C-ratio) from the anterior commissure to the right-sided commissure of the pulmonary valve and the distance from the anterior commissure to the left sided commissure of the pulmonary valve were calculated.

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Background: Overweight and obesity are global issues, especially among women of childbearing age, linked to adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. These risks vary by age, race, and ethnicity, with increasing rates among immigrant and minority women. This study compares overweight and obesity rates, pregnancy weight gain, and neonatal outcomes in Turkish and Syrian immigrant/refugee women.

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: Cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) plays a central role in the diagnosis and follow-up of acute myocarditis (AM). In this study, we aimed to evaluate baseline and follow-up CMR findings and associated factors in children with AM. : A retrospective analysis of CMR in pediatric patients with clinical presentations suggestive of myocarditis was performed.

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Background: In today's post-truth times, where personal feelings and beliefs have become increasingly important, determining what is accurate knowledge has become an important skill. This is especially important during uncertainty crises (e.g.

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Purpose: Health technologies are an issue that directly affects the sustainability and quality of health services. Due to budget constraints, it is not financially possible for businesses to apply comprehensive improvement strategies to all these criteria. In this case, it is possible for businesses to implement more priority strategies.

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Brainstem cavernous malformations are relatively rare lesions with a higher tendency of hemorrhage than supratentorial cavernous malformations. Due to the compact arrangement of fiber tracts and nuclei of the region, any hemorrhagic event can cause severe neurological deficits. This eloquent architecture of the area also makes any surgical attempt challenging.

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Background: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the viscoelastic properties of the superficial back muscles of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis patients with Lenke Type 1A and 1B curves compared to their healthy peers.

Methods: 20 participants with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and 20 healthy peers were evaluated. Cobb angle was recorded for scoliosis participants.

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Acute type A aortic dissection is among the many types of catastrophic cardiovascular emergencies. The development of serious morbidity, especially neurological complications after the operation, remains a huge threat. We aimed to present comparatively the results of using unilateral or bilateral antegrade cerebral perfusion to minimize these threats and to demonstrate the postoperative effects of antegrade cerebral perfusion choices.

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Aim: To investigate the effect of obesity on the severity of cerebral vasospasm after subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Material And Methods: In this study, six experimental groups, each consisting of 10 rats, were defined (60 rats in total). Groups 1 and 2 comprised rats with normal body weight, Groups 3 and 4 comprised obese rats, and Groups 5 and 6 comprised rats that returned to normal body weight after being obese.

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Article Synopsis
  • Robotic technology in neurosurgery has progressed significantly over the last 30 years, enhancing the precision and safety of neuro-oncological surgeries through systems like the Robotic Surgical Assistant (ROSA).
  • A study reviewed records of 348 patients who underwent procedures using ROSA, focusing on biopsy and laser interstitial thermal therapy, with results showing a high diagnostic yield of 98.6% and minimal complications.
  • The research highlighted that complications were rare, with only 2 patients experiencing issues that resolved, and no permanent deficits were observed during an average follow-up period of 4.4 months.
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Aim: This study aims to determine the efficiency of game-based learning in nursing students' IMI skills training.

Background: Today, with the unstoppable development of digital technologies, the skills required by modern health services and the needs of nursing students have changed. For this reason, new teaching methods have been researched instead of traditional methods.

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Expansive soils have a high tendency for volume change in case of fluctuations in moisture content, potentially causing significant damage to light structures, particularly road pavements. This paper investigates the influence of waste paper sludge ([Formula: see text]) as an alternative sustainable stabilizer on the volume change behavior of expansive road subgrade soils of different origins. For this purpose, [Formula: see text] was added to the expansive soils at ratios of 3%, 6%, 9%, 12%, and 15% by dry weight of the soils.

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The purpose of this study is to make evaluation regarding significant issues about the customer expectations and technical competencies for successfully integration of batteries in microgrid systems. In this direction, six different customer expectations and technical requirements are identified by considering literature review results. The weights of the criteria are computed with sine trigonometric Pythagorean fuzzy (STPYF) decision making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL).

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Because surface texture is nearly the sole indicator of pavement functional properties and highly correlated with critical operational characteristics of roadways like traffic noise and safety, the change in pavement surface texture because of traffic loadings and environment has to be evaluated routinely. There are numerous direct or indirect evaluation techniques in the market. However, most of these methods have some limitations like requiring lane closure or being expensive.

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