Exploring the impact of developmental dysplasia of the hip on refugees with temporary protected status in Türkiye.

Objective: In this study, we examined whether there was a change in the number of children who had been screened by hip ultrasound, the age of first diagnosis, and the number of invasive and conservative treatments applied due to developmental dysplasia of the hip between 2016 and 2022 among refugees who were in "Temporary Protection Status" in Türkiye?

Methods: The records were collected via the e-health database of the Turkish Ministry of Health. Over 1 month old were included in the study.

Results: The number of ultrasonography (USG) that was performed for developmental dysplasia of the hip survey had significantly increased over time.

Identifying Hip Arthroscopy Trends in Turkey.

Background: Hip arthroscopy (HA) procedures have continued to increase worldwide. However, no data are currently available regarding the increasing HA case volume and trends in Turkey.

Purpose: To identify trends in postoperative care habits and incidence of HA in Turkey using data from the national Health Coding Reference Server (SKRS) database.

Importance of Hypomagnesemia in Primary Hyperparathyroidism: A Turkish Nationwide Retrospective Cohort Study.

Patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) are predisposed to hypomagnesemia as well as hypophosphatemia. In the current literature, scarce data was available on the clinical significance of hypomagnesemia in PHPT. The present study aimed to investigate the prevalence of hypomagnesemia and its association with complications of PHPT in a large nationwide cohort.

A nationwide epidemiological study of myasthenia gravis in Turkey.

Background: Variable incidence and prevalence rates of myasthenia gravis (MG) have been reported over time from different geographical regions. We aimed to determine incidence and prevalence of MG in Turkey and contribute to the development of proper national health policies.

Methods: Patients with G70.

Patient satisfaction with health care services in Turkiye: A glimpse from nationwide Ministry of Health database.

Objective: Patient satisfaction refers to the degree to which patients' expectations from health care services are met and is a critical indicator used to measure the overall quality of this service. This study aims to analyze overall patient satisfaction and regarding factors in our country, providing valuable insights for policymakers, clinicians, and researchers who aim to improve the quality of health care services and patient outcomes. Furthermore, as a nationwide assessment, this study reveals the potential of big data analytics in health services.

Impact of implantable cardioverter defibrillators on mortality in heart failure receiving quadruple guideline-directed medical therapy: a propensity score-matched study.

Background: In the contemporary management of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), the recommended quadruple guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) consists of angiotensin receptor-neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI), evidence-based beta-blockers (BB), mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRA), and sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT-2i). This study explored the impact of adding implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) therapy to this comprehensive regimen in HFrEF patients.

Methods: Utilizing deidentified data from the National Electronic Database of the Turkish Ministry of Health, we conducted a nationwide retrospective cohort study on 5450 HFrEF patients receiving quadruple GDMT, including ARNI.

Nationwide study on the prevalence of rheumatoid factor and anticitrullinated peptide positivity and their contribution to rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis.

Background/aim: Rheumatoid factor (RF) and anticitrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) are specific for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis. However, they could be positive in other diseases and even in healthy populations. The aim was to investigate the prevalence of positive RF and anti-CCP antibodies in persons admitted to hospital for any reason and on a national scale.

Gastrointestinal bleeding among oral anticoagulant users: a comprehensive 7-year retrospective review using Türkiye's national health data system.

Background/aim: The comparative risk of gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) among users of direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) versus vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) is a topic of ongoing debate. This study leverages a comprehensive national health database to evaluate the incidence of GIB, associated risk factors, and postbleeding management strategies among anticoagulated patients.

Materials And Methods: Utilizing the Turkish Ministry of Health's e-Nabız system, we conducted a retrospective analysis of patients treated with DOACs and warfarin from January 2017 to July 2023.

Machine learning prediction of pancreatitis risk with antithyroid drugs: a nationwide retrospective observational study.

Background: In recent years, there has been increasing data showing that the risk of acute pancreatitis (AP) is increased in patients using methimazole (MMI). The aim of this population-based study was to investigate the association between drugs used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism (MMI, PTU, propranolol) and the diagnosis of AP.

Material And Methods: The database consisted of more than 85 million citizen records between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2022.

PCL injury following high energy trauma: associated injuries and postoperative complications "insights from a national registry study".

Purpose: The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is a vital knee stabilizer. While PCL injuries are rare, high-energy traumas can lead to total ruptures, with accompanying injuries requiring surgery. This study aims to investigate the demographics, concomitant injuries, and postoperative complications of patients who underwent PCL reconstruction due to high-energy trauma in a large patient sample.

Cemented Versus Uncemented Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty Treatment of Proximal Humerus Fractures: National Shoulder Arthroplasty Data from Türkiye.

Background: This study evaluated national trends in cemented and uncemented reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) for proximal humerus fractures using a comprehensive national surgical database. This study aimed to compare RSA used in the treatment of proximal humerus fractures with the literature and to determine the country's trend.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using the health records of individuals aged ≥ 18 years who underwent RSA for proximal humerus fractures between 2016 and 2022.

Impact of celiac disease in Behçet's syndrome patients: a study based on the database of Türkiye.

Background/aim: Our primary aim was to investigate the effects of concomitant celiac disease (CD) on the clinical characteristics of Behçet's syndrome (BS) patients.

Materials And Method: The study was a retrospective, nationwide, multicenter study. Turkish Ministry of Health National Electronic Database (e-Nabız) is used under Health Ministry's supervision to extract the subject's data.

Low meniscus reoperation rates following meniscus repair during anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in Turkey: an in-depth national analysis of 8-years.

Background: Concomitant knee injuries, such as meniscal tears, are observed in up to 80% of cases and can have a detrimental impact on outcomes following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Over recent decades, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of preserving meniscal tissue. Consequently, the prevalence of meniscal-preserving procedures has been on the rise.

Prevalence, number of fractures, and hospital characteristics among the pediatric population with osteogenesis imperfecta: results from the nationwide registry of Türkiye.

Objective: Osteogenesis imperfecta is a rare connective tissue disorder with an estimated number of 4-20 cases per 100 000 inhabitants. Although the prevalence differs among regions, there are only a few number of national registry studies published previously. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of osteogenesis imperfecta among the pediatric age group in Türkiye, together with the patient and hospital characteristics.

Nusinersen therapy changed the natural course of spinal muscular atrophy type 1: What about spine and hip?

Purpose: Spinal muscular atrophy type 1 has a devastating natural course and presents a severe course marked by scoliosis and hip subluxation in nonambulatory patients. Nusinersen, Food and Drug Administration-approved spinal muscular atrophy therapy, extends survival and enhances motor function. However, its influence on spinal and hip deformities remains unclear.

Positive effects of health behaviors acquired during the COVID-19 pandemic process on the prevention of other infectious diseases.

Background/aim: It was aimed to evaluate the positive effects of health behaviors (general hygiene, wearing face masks, physical distancing, and travel restrictions) acquired during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the prevention of other infectious diseases in Ankara Province, Türkiye.

Materials And Methods: This study was designed retrospectively. Among the notifiable group A infectious diseases, acute intestinal infections (AIIs) with International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision diagnosis codes A09 (diarrhea and gastroenteritis presumed to be of infectious origin), R11 (nausea and vomiting), and K52 (other noninfectious gastroenteritis and colitis), as well as influenza, tuberculosis, measles, varicella, malaria, and meningococcal meningitis were included in the scope of this study.

Deciphering mortality risk of diabetes medications in heart failure patients with diabetes mellitus under triple guideline-directed medical therapy.

Background: Scientific evidence regarding the impact of different combinations of diabetes medications in heart failure patients with diabetes mellitus (HFwDM) remains limited.

Aim: We aimed to investigate the effect of monotherapy and combination therapy for DM on all-cause mortality in HFwDM under triple guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT).

Method: This nationwide retrospective cohort study included adult HFwDM under triple GDMT between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2022.

Survival in systemic sclerosis associated pulmonary arterial hypertension in the current treatment era-results from a nationwide study.

Introduction: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a leading cause of mortality in systemic sclerosis (SSc). This nationwide study aims to describe real world treatment characteristics and assess survival rates of patients with SSc-PAH.

Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, patients with SSc-PAH were identified from Turkish Ministry of Health National Electronic Database (from January 2016 to September 2022), using ICD-10 codes.