Publications by authors named "Semiha C Ekinci"
Background: This study aimed to investigate the roles of cytokines and other laboratory parameters in determining the need for intensive care in COVID-19 patients.
Methods: This is a retrospective observational study. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory parameters of the patients were evaluated.
Article Synopsis
- - The study focused on distinguishing tuberculous lymphadenitis (TBLN) from non-tuberculous lymphadenitis (NTBLN) in adults in Turkiye, analyzing demographic, clinical, and laboratory data from patients with swollen lymph nodes.
- - A total of 812 patients were studied, revealing that TBLN was the most common diagnosis (53.69%), with higher occurrence in females and those who had elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and positive test results for tuberculosis (p < 0.05).
- - The findings suggest that identifying specific variables can help clinicians improve their diagnosis and treatment strategies for adult lymphadenopathy.
Background: Shortand long-term lung damage after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been emphasized in many studies, but pulmonary-specific health-related quality of life (HRQOL) has been examined only in a limited capacity.
Objectives: In this study, we aimed to assess pulmonary-specific HRQOL and dyspnea among patients hospitalized for COVID-19 by applying the St George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ) to patient groups 1, 3 and 6 months following discharge (groups T1, T3 and T6).
Material And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between April 2020 and December 2020 at a tertiary hospital in Turkey.