Cryptosporidiosis as an opportunistic infection in colorectal cancer patients.

Cryptosporidium spp. is an opportunistic protozoan parasite that primarily affects immunocompromised individuals, including those with colorectal cancer (CRC). This study investigates the prevalence and clinical significance of Cryptosporidium spp.

Nutritional analysis of vegan recipes: From social media to plate.

The study aimed to determine the nutritional composition of vegan recipes shared on the Instagram social media platform and to compare these ingredients with their non-vegan/omnivorous versions. Turkish and English vegan recipes of meatballs ( = 53), burgers ( = 12), pizza ( = 15), pasta ( = 38), cake ( = 58), and cookies ( = 52) were obtained from Instagram. They all met the criteria of being shared as #vegan labeled, presented detailed information about ingredients, and only included plant-based ingredients.

Is There a Risk of Stroke During Anterior Cervical Discectomy? A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Aim: To examine the effects of different retractor techniques for anterior cervical discectomy on cerebral oxygen saturation.

Material And Methods: In this study, a prospective comparative design was employed to examine the effects of different retractor techniques on a cohort of 48 adult patients with ASA I-II classification who underwent anterior cervical discectomy under general anesthesia. The study was conducted under assessor-blinded conditions, and the patients were divided equally into two groups: the self-retaining retractor group and the hand-held retractor group.

Impact of pandemic and socioeconomic influences on decision-making for emergency ostomy procedures: Key factors affecting hospital visit decisions.

Emergency surgeries are linked with increased morbidity and reduced life expectancy, often associated with low socioeconomic status, limited access to healthcare, and delayed hospital admissions. While the influence of socioeconomic status on elective surgery outcomes is well-established, its impact on emergency surgeries, including ostomy creation and closure, is less clear. This study aimed to explore how the pandemic and socioeconomic status affect emergency ostomy procedures, seeking to determine which has a greater effect.

Assessment of Nutritional Composition of Turkish Red Crescent Menus After the M7.8 and M7.6 Earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the nutritional content and quality of the Turkish Red Crescent (TRC) menus delivered to earthquake victims after the 2023 earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye.

Methods: The menus of general, search-rescue, diabetes, and celiac were obtained from the TRC following the magnitudes of 7.8 and 7.