Coldness or Darkness? Which Places Greater Stress on the Thyroid? Seasonal Changes in Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone and Thyroid Hormones.

Although seasonal changes were suggested to be among the many factors that affect thyroid functions, this issue is still controversial. In this study, we aimed to investigate the possible relationship between seasonal changes and thyroid function. We retrospectively scanned all thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), free triiodothyronine (FT3), and free thyroxine (FT4) values checked in our hospital between 2019 and 2023.

The Validity and Reliability of the Turkish version of Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale in Systemic Sclerosis Patients with Interstitial Lung Disease.

Objective: The aim was to investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) Dyspnea Scale in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) patients with Interstitial Lung Disease.

Material And Methods: Thirty patients diagnosed with SSc according to the 2013 EULAR/ACR criteria were included. After recording the demographic data of the patients, dyspnea was evaluated with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), exercise capacity with the 6 Minute Walk Distance (6MWD), fatigue level with the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), disease activity with the Medsger Disease Severity Scale, skin involvement with the Modified Rodnan Skin Score, and dyspnea level with the mMRC Dyspnea Scale.

Evaluation of the Effect of Antibacterial Toothpastes Containing Chlorhexidine and Amine Fluoride on Oral Flora in Patients Undergoing Orthodontic Treatment-A Randomised Controlled Trial.

Objectives: To compare the efficacy of chlorhexidine (CHX) and amine fluoride (AF) toothpastes on oral flora in fixed orthodontic treatment patients.

Methods: Thirteen patients were given toothpaste containing AF, and 12 patients were given toothpaste containing CHX. Microbial and periodontal records were taken before, 1 week, and 5 weeks after the bonding procedure.

Does Short Foot Exercise Combined with Breathing Exercise Increase Muscular Activity in Individuals with Pes Planus?

Background: Improvements in muscle oxygenation and exercise posture can significantly impact muscle contraction. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of combined breathing and exercise posture (sitting or standing) on the muscle activity of the foot and ankle during short foot exercises (SFE) in individuals with pes planus.

Methods: The study included 15 subjects aged 21.

Reliability and validity of new isokinetic strength assessment for rotator cuff muscles in a muscle architecture-based position.

Background/aim: Isokinetic strength assessment of the rotator cuff muscle is frequently applied in a variety of shoulder postures, but none of these consider muscular architecture, which is one of the most important aspects of improving strength development. This study aimed to examine the test and retest reliability and validity of the muscle architecture-based position (MABP), which is 25° abduction and 20° external rotation, in healthy subjects to be able to select a better isokinetic assessment position for shoulder rotator cuff muscles.

Materials And Methods: A total of 54 healthy males with a mean age of 21.

The validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Brief Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale - straight forwardly in patients with systemic sclerosis.

Objective: This study aimed to examine the validity and reliability of Turkish version of Brief Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale-Straightforwardly (BFNE-S (TR)) in patients with Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

Materials And Methods: 35 individuals (mean age: 53.3±13.

The Effect of Training Given to Patients with Septorhinoplasty on Nose Obstruction and Sleep Quality: A Randomized Controlled Prospective Trial.

Purpose: Clinical nurses play a primary role in the surgical adjustment of patients, to include monitoring and training patients in septorhinoplasty, which has a long recovery period. The effect of repetitive patient training nasal obstruction and sleep quality is unknown. This study aimed to determine the effect of repetitive training given to patients undergoing septorhinoplasty on nasal obstruction and sleep quality.

An Eastern Europe and Middle East multinational expert Delphi consensus study on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip before walking age.

Purpose: The incidence of developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is higher in Eastern Europeans and Middle Easterners. This study aimed to establish consensus among experts in this geographical area on the management of DDH before walking age.

Methods: Fourteen experienced orthopedic surgeons agreed to participate in a four-round online consensus panel by the Delphi method.

Prevalence and risk factors of psychological symptoms and quality of life in COVID-19 survivors: A cross-sectional study of three different populations.

Aim: Studies of the effects of COVID-19, especially post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, on psychological health in non-severe cases are limited. We aimed to evaluate the prevalence and associated risk factors of psychological symptoms, and quality-of-life in three groups of outpatients, hospitalized and intensive care patients.

Methods: A total 276 patients, previously confirmed with SARS-CoV-2 infection, attending the COVID-19 follow-up outpatient clinic from December 2020 to July 2021 were interviewed face-to-face.

Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Ottawa Sitting Scale in patients with acute stroke.

Purpose: To investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Ottawa Sitting Scale (OSS-T) in patients with acute stroke.

Materials And Methods: The Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Trunk Impairment Scale (TIS) were used to determine the validity of the OSS-T. The OSS-T was re-applied by the same rater after an interval of 7 days to determine the reliability.

A Delphi consensus study on the treatment of slipped capital femoral epiphysis: Considerable consensus in mild and moderate slips and limited consensus in severe slips.

Purpose: The aim of this expert consensus study was to establish consensus on the treatment of different types of slipped capital femoral epiphysis and on the use of prophylactic screw fixation of the contralateral unaffected side.

Methods: In this study, a four-round Delphi method was used. Questionnaires including all possible theoretical slip scenarios were sent online to 14 participants, experienced in the field of children's orthopedics and in the treatment of hip disorders in children.

Postoperative Telenursing During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Improving Patient Outcomes.

Purpose: This study was conducted to determine if postoperative nurse-driven telehealth visits for patients undergoing septorhinoplasty decreased patient anxiety while improving comfort and satisfaction levels.

Design: The present study was an intervention-control study completed with a total of 320 participants (n = 160, intervention group; n = 160, control group). The intervention postseptorhinoplasty training using the telenursing method was conducted at three time points in this study; preoperatively-postoperatively, on days 3, and 10.

Evaluation of unilateral corneal collagen cross-linking on fellow untreated eyes of patients with keratoconus.

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the effects of unilateral corneal collagen cross-linking treatment on visual acuity and the topographic findings of the fellow untreated eye of patients who had bilateral progressive keratoconus.

Methods: Patients with progressive keratoconus who underwent cross-linking treatment were screened retrospectively. A total of 188 untreated eyes of 188 patients whose eyes were treated unilaterally with either standard or accelerated cross-linking and refused cross-linking procedure for the fellow eye were included.

The effect of biacromial and bideltoid distance on shoulder dystocia and birth weight in newborns.

Objective: To evaluate the relationship between neonatal biacromial and bideltoid diameter (BDD), birth weight and shoulder dystocia (SD).

Material And Methods: This was a prospective observational study conducted on 161 pregnancies who applied to Private Lokman Hekim Hospital for follow-up between February 2021 and August 2021. Maternal height, weight, parity, and presence of SD in the second stage of labor were evaluated in the patients included in the study.

The validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the 12-item Örebro musculoskeletal screening questionnaire (ÖMSQ-12-TR).

Purpose: The 12-item Örebro Musculoskeletal Screening Questionnaire (ÖMSQ-12) is a multidimensional questionnaire assessing general musculoskeletal problems. This study aimed to investigate its construct validity and reliability.

Materials And Methods: Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was performed for construct validity.

Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the DASH-TR Questionnaire in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients, Based on Rasch Analysis.

Aim: This study aimed to examine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Problems (DASH-TR) questionnaire in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) using the Rasch analysis.

Method: A total 97 individuals (13 men, 84 women; mean age:51.99 ± 11.

Cross-cultural adaptation of the Revised Neurophysiology of Pain Questionnaire into the Turkish language based on Rasch analysis.

Background: The Revised Neurophysiology of Pain Questionnaire (Revised-NPQ-Tr) is used to evaluate the change in pain knowledge. No study has explored its validity and reliability for the Turkish language.

Objectives: This study aims to determine the psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the Revised-NPQ-Tr in chronic spinal pain patients.

An investigation of biomechanics, muscle performance, and disability level of craniocervical region of individuals with temporomandibular disorder.

Objective: To investigate biomechanics, muscle performance, and disability of the craniocervical region in temporomandibular disorder (TMD) patients and compare them with controls.

Methods: Craniocervical posture was evaluated using lateral photography and radiography. Range of motion, muscle performance, disability, and TMD severity were assessed using an inclinometer, Functional Strength Testing of Cervical Spine, Neck Disability Index, and Fonseca Anamnestic Index, respectively.

Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of Scoliosis Research Society-30 Questionnaire in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients.

Study Design: Methodological.

Objective: Turkish validity and reliability study of Scoliosis Research Society-30 (SRS-30) questionnaire.

Summary Of Background Data: SRS-30 is the most current questionnaire of SRS, which is widely used in the evaluation of the treatment of patients with idiopathic scoliosis.

Hospital-at-home for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation: Will it be an effective readmission avoidance model?

Objectives: Hospital-at-home (HAH), a pioneering health care model, is an accepted alternative to hospital treatment for patients with a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations. The aim of the present study was to analyze the effectiveness of HAH for patients with COPD exacerbations.

Methods: Two hundred six patients with COPD exacerbations who were admitted to our emergency room (ER) received the HAH model between January 2008 and March 2010.

The effects of a 6-Week balance training in addition to conventional physiotherapy on pain, postural control, and balance confidence in patients with cervical disc herniation: a randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: Impaired postural control and fear of falling are common symptoms in patients with neck disorders, but the effects of balance training have not yet been sufficiently investigated. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of balance training on neck pain, postural control, and balance confidence in patients with cervical disc herniation (CDH).

Materials And Methods: Thirty patients (21 females and 9 males) aged 18-55 years were randomly assigned into two groups and followed up for 6 weeks, with a 3-day weekly treatment program.

The reliability and validity of the European League Against Rheumatism Sjögren Syndrome Patient Reported Index in patients with primary Sjögren syndrome: A Turkish version study.

Objectives: This study aims to assess the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) Sjögren Syndrome Patient Reported Index (ESSPRI) (TR) in patients with primary Sjögren syndrome (pSS).

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional survey study design and analysis were used to assess the reliability and validity of the ESSPRI (TR) between March 2019 and July 2019. A total of 30 patients (5 males, 25 females; mean age 54.

Characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment modality of pediatric patients with cystic echinococcosis: a single centre experience.

Kaman A, Tanır G, Çakmakçı E, Demir P, Öz FN, Aydın Teke T, Metin Ö, Gayretli Aydın ZG, Karaman A. Characteristics, diagnosis, and treatment modality of pediatric patients with cystic echinococcosis: a single centre experience. Turk J Pediatr 2019; 61: 704-713.