Publications by authors named "S H Basaran"
Background: Various studies have shown that the incidence of BSI is greater in COVID-19 patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit (ICU).
Aims: Our study aimed to determine the risk factors for BSI, mortality rates, and factors affecting mortality in adult COVID-19 patients hospitalized in the ICU.
Methods: All COVID-19 patients who met the study criteria and stayed in intensive care for more than 2 days at a tertiary university hospital during the two-year pandemic period were included in the study.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to address the lack of research on pneumonia management in immunocompromised patients, focusing on their specific unmet needs.
- An observational study of 140 CAP patients indicated a 30-day mortality rate of 17.8%, with higher fatalities noted in patients with Pseudomonas aeruginosa and in those who did not respond to treatment within three days.
- The findings suggest that early treatment response is crucial for improving outcomes in immunocompromised patients, highlighting a significant area that needs more attention in clinical care.
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- - The study focuses on children who suffered limb loss due to the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake, examining their injuries, stump issues, and experiences with prosthesis applications and complications.
- - A total of 102 patients, mostly aged around 13, underwent 120 amputations, primarily involving lower extremities, with a significant number requiring revision surgeries and socket adjustments for prosthetics.
- - The research highlights challenges in providing proper care for pediatric amputees, including limited resources, emergency surgery conditions, and the need for ongoing support, aiming to improve care strategies for similar future disasters.
Neurogenic Heterotopic Ossification of the Hip: a Case Report.
Acta Chir Orthop Traumatol Cech
September 2024
Heterotopic ossification (HO) denotes aberrant osteogenesis in extra-skeletal tissues, often associated with neurological disorders, total hip arthroplasty, and specific traumatic scenarios. Neurogenic heterotopic ossification manifests prominently subsequent to traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury, with Guillain-Barre Syndrome presenting an infrequent etiological link. This article details the case of a 56-year-old female diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, who developed neurogenic heterotopic ossification around both hips within two years of disease onset.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study investigated the effects of zonisamide treatment on cerebellar tissues in an experimental alcohol addiction (AA) model and its potential mechanisms of action, particularly regarding apoptotic protease activating factor-1 (APAF-1) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) expression. Thirty rats were divided into three groups: sham, ethanol (EtOH), and EtOH + zonisamide. AA was induced by administering 6 cc of EtOH orally every 8 h for 4 days.
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