Publications by authors named "S Bakır"
This study aimed to examine the experiences of female-to-male transgendered individuals (FtMs) who underwent gender-affirming hysterectomy (GAH) and to investigate patients' perceptions of GAH and their expectations and support needs from healthcare professionals before and after the surgery. The study used a phenomenological approach and a qualitative research method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews.
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- - Judo, an Olympic sport, can cause repetitive injuries to the head and ears, leading to a condition known as cauliflower ear, which can be painful and disrupt training.
- - A study evaluated profile pictures of 1,632 top judo athletes, finding that 55.5% had ear deformities, with male athletes being more affected and more severely impacted than females.
- - The research, which is the largest of its kind, indicates a correlation between age, world ranking, and the presence of ear deformities, highlighting the need for further studies on the health impacts of these injuries on judo athletes.
Background: Ulnar-sided wrist pain might be caused by a lesion of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC). Patients with TFCC lesion may show an instability of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ). Before arthroscopic assessment, conservative therapy using a brace or splint may result in alleviation of symptoms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/aim: Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a growth factor of the neurotrophin family. Recent studies indicate that its expression is regulated by Wnt/β-catenin signaling. In this study, we aimed to examine the effects of reduced Bdnf levels in an Apc mutant intestinal/colonic tumor mouse model.
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