Assessment of Antibody Levels and Vaccine-induced Serologic Responses After Completion of Cancer Treatment in Pediatric Patients: A 6-Year Experience in Turkey on HAV, HBV, VZV, and MMR Vaccinations.

Objective: Childhood cancer treatment disrupts vaccination schedules and weakens or eliminates vaccine-induced immunity. In addition, post-treatment vaccine responses vary. This study aimed to assess post-treatment serum antibody levels and vaccine responses in children.

Engraftment After Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation and Its Association with Recipient and Donor Phthalate and Bisphenol A Exposure Levels: A Cohort Study.

Phthalates and bisphenols, ubiquitous compounds found in various everyday products, have garnered attention due to their potential health-disrupting effects. This study aimed to (1) investigate urinary phthalate metabolites and bisphenol A (BPA) levels in donors and recipients prior to allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and monitor changes in these compounds in pediatric recipients at different time points (Day-9, Day 0, Day+7, Day+28, Day+90), and (2) assess their association with engraftment success. Urine samples from pediatric recipients and donors were collected for analysis of phthalate metabolites and BPA in 34 donor-recipient pairs.

Breast refusal: an analysis of frequency, onset timing, recovery status, and their interplay with breastfeeding self-efficacy and maternal depression.

Objectives: This cross-sectional study aimed to explore the frequency of breast refusal (BR), associated factors including postpartum depression and breastfeeding self-efficacy, and investigate the recovery status following BR.

Methods: The survey comprised four sections, to investigate the sociodemographic characteristics of mothers and their babies, Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF), the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) of mothers, and features associated with BR. The survey was administered online to those with babies aged 0-24 months.

Nutrient Supplements for Young Children and Mothers' Self Medication with Over-the-Counter Drugs During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Background: The restriction of access to health services during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in self-medication. This study aims to examine mothers' use of nutrient supplements with over-the-counter (OTC) medications for their children, including instances of self-medication for themselves. The study also explores maternal characteristics associated with this behavior, the specific medications used, and the reasons for use.

Photosynthesis and hydrogen energy for sustainability: harnessing the sun for a greener future.

At the dawn of the 21 century, the rapid expansion of manufacturing plants and the widespread destruction of natural habitats significantly contributed to accelerating global warming. This phenomenon has led to severe droughts, irreversible agricultural damage, and substantial challenges in securing food supplies for the burgeoning global population. The alarming surge in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations underscores the urgent need to embrace clean energy technologies.