Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy and Functional Implications: Which Joint in the Upper Extremity Is More Closely Associated?

The objective of this study is to examine the correlation between the active range of motion (ROM) of the affected upper extremity and functional capacity in children with Obstetric Brachial Plexus Palsy (OBPP) who have undergone the modified Hoffer tendon transfer technique. The study cohort comprised 52 children with OBPP, aged 4-14 years, who had undergone a shoulder tendon transfer. The ROM was quantified using a goniometer, while functionality was evaluated through the administration of the Brachial Plexus Outcome Measure (BPOM).

The Comparison of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Alzheimer's Disease versus Older Adults with Presbyphagia.

Dysphagia is defined as difficulty in swallowing, while presbyphagia is described as a change in swallowing process in healthy older adults, which is a compensable physiological impairment and synonymous with dysphagia. Aging is a well-known risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD), and oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) is a common condition in AD. Our study aims to compare OD in AD patients and older adults with presbyphagia (OAwP).

The relationship between oropharyngeal dysphagia and dehydration in older adults.

Background: Relationship between dysphagia and dehydration has not been studied widely. The aim of this study is to determine the frequency of dysphagia and dehydration in geriatric outpatient clinic, to evaluate the relationship between these two conditions.

Methods: The cross-sectional study included 1345 patients.

Comparison of the effect of swallowing rehabilitation on two cases with head and neck cancer.

Complications of head and neck cancers and their treatment can lead to dysphagia. Two fifty-seven-year-old male cases, one with laryngeal cancer and one with tongue cancer, were included in the study. After 16 weeks of swallowing rehabilitation, positive changes were observed in the physical parameters, quality of life, and nutritional status of the patients.

Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, and validity of the Turkish Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory-Cognitive Functioning Scale (PedsQL-CFS) in children with cancer.

The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory-Cognitive Functioning Scale (PedsQL-CFS) was developed as a brief, general, symptom-specific tool to measure cognitive function. The 6-item PedsQL™ Cognitive Functioning Scale and PedsQL 3.0 Cancer Module answered 369 parents and 330 children with 5-18 years.

Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Translation of the PedsQL™ 3.0 Neuromuscular Module for 2-to 4-Year-Olds in Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

Background: The Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ (PedsQL™) Neuromuscular Module (PedsQL™ 3.0 NM) evaluates the health-related quality of life in children who are affected by neuromuscular diseases. This study's aim is to assess the adaptation of the PedsQL™ 3.

Association of SGLT-2 inhibitors with bacterial urinary tract infection in type 2 diabetes.

Objective: We aimed to investigate the factors associated with UTI in patients with T2D whether being treated with SGLT-2i or not.

Methods: Adult patients with T2D, whose urine culture results were available, were analyzed retrospectively. Urine culture was obtained from mid-flow urine.

Could ischemia-modified albumin levels predict the severity of disease in SARS-CoV-2 infection?

Introduction: Ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) level increases in inflammatory conditions. We aimed to investigate the association between IMA levels and the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection in adult patients.

Methodology: We grouped adult patients with COVID-19 infection: Group A - mild symptoms, but normal computed tomography (CT), Group B - mild/moderate illness, and Group C - severe or critical illness.

Cancer-Related Fatigue and Daily Living Activities in Pediatric Cancer Survivors.

Cancer-related long-term complications such as cardiovascular disease, fatigue, weight-related problems, and emotional disturbances are found to be increased in pediatric cancer survivors (PCSs). The relationship between daily living activities (DLAs) and such complications is still being investigated. Our aim in this study was to investigate the relationship between the cancer-related fatigue and DLA in PCS.

The net impact of clinical seizures on outcome characteristics in infants with neonatal encephalopathies at 12 months of age.

Purpose: To assess the impact of clinical neonatal seizures on outcome characteristics of preterm and term newborns with neonatal encephalopathy (NE).

Methods: We designed a prospective comparative study with 53 babies (preterm neonates: 26 and term neonates: 27) with NE: group 1 (preterm neonates with seizures, n = 13), group 2 (preterm neonates without seizures, n = 13), group 3 (term neonates with seizures, n = 13) and group 4 (term neonates without seizures, n = 14). The functional outcome characteristics of the survivors were assessed by the Ankara Developmental Screening Inventory (ADSI) and the Guide for Monitoring Child Development (GMCD) at 12 months of age.

Psychological distress in breast cancer patients during oncological inpatient rehabilitation: incidence, triggering factors and correlation with treatment-induced side effects.

As a result of the cancer diagnosis and the mostly multimodal, stressful therapy, psychological distress is a common symptom in breast cancer patients. As part of this prospective study, 1400 patients who were admitted to the hospital for oncological rehabilitation were screened for distress and somatic, therapy-induced secondary disorders. Mean distress in the screened population was 5.

Effect of virtual reality-based exercise intervention on sleep quality in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and healthy siblings: A randomized controlled trial.

Objective: Sleep is one of the important measurements of the quality of life for children especially suffering from a chronic illness such as cancer. Our aim was to determine the changes in sleep quality and to investigate the effect of virtual reality-based exercise (VRBE) approaches on sleep in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) off treatment.

Method: The participants (ALL and healthy siblings) were evaluated for sleep quality with polysomnography and "Children's Sleep Habit Questionnaire" before and after 12 weeks.

Upper-limb function in Brachial Plexus birth palsy: Does the Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument correlate with the Brachial Plexus Outcome Measure?

Functional outcome assessment for children with brachial plexus birth palsy (BPBP) is essential. We aimed to investigate the association between the Brachial Plexus Outcome Measure (BPOM) and the Pediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument (PODCI) in children with BPBP and healthy matched controls, and to explore upper-limb function and the discriminative properties of the two tests. Thirty children, aged 6-14 years, diagnosed with BPBP and undergoing shoulder tendon transfer and 20 age-matched healthy controls were included.

The inter-rater reliability of the Turkish version of Aphasia Rapid Test for stroke.

Background: The Aphasia Rapid Test (ART) is a short bedside aphasia screening test developed originally in French for use with post-stroke patients in the acute phase of recovery.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to assess the inter-rater reliability of the Turkish version of the ART in stroke patients (ICTRP ID: NCT04386837).

Methods: The French ART was translated into Turkish.

[Early and Late Toxicities and Socio-Medical Relevant Disorders after Oncological Treatment for Breast Cancer-Implications and Assessment of Rehabilitation Requirement].

Introduction: Reasonable to the improved prognosis of breast cancer (BC) long-term toxicities and side effects of oncological therapy gain more importance for work ability and social life of BC patients. Aim of this study was the analysis of occurence and differences of treatment-related side effects in relation to type of rehabilitation (so-called AHB vs. later rehabilitation) after therapy for BC.

Clinical value of a set of neuropeptides in term and preterm neonates with seizures: Brain derived neurotrophic factor, galanin and neuropeptide Y.

The aim of our study to investigate clinical value of a set of neuropeptides (brain derived neurotrophic factor-BDNF, galanin and neuropeptide Y-NPY) in critically ill neonates. A total of 53 neonates (preterm: 26, term: 27) evaluated with lumbar pucture for etiologic evaluation were consequtively included into the study. Serum and CSF levels of the neuropeptides were measured in the first 48 h of life.

The acute effects of physiotherapy on general movement patterns in preterm infants: A single-blind study.

Background: The General Movement Assessment (GMA) is a video analysis method developed by Heinz Prechtl that examines the infant's spontaneous movements. In recent years, although many studies have been performed in preterm infants by applying GMA, few studies have shown the effects of early intervention on GMA.

Aims: Current study was planned to determine the acute effects of a single-session early physiotherapy approach on preterm infants' general spontaneous movements, and to reveal the change in Motor Optimality Scale (MOS) score including FMs.

The relationship of pain on the upper extremity functions and quality of life in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Background And Objectives: The aim of study was researching the relationship of pain in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome on Quality of Life (QoL) and upper limb functionality.

Methods: Demographical and physical measurements were performed by a physiotherapist. Pain levels were measured by Visuel Analog Scale at rest, on motion and in fatique, and the patients' results were recorded.

Reliability and validity of the Brachial Plexus Outcome Measure in children with obstetric brachial plexus palsy.

Study Design: Clinical measurement and cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Numerous scales have been developed to examine activities of daily living and function in children with brachial plexus palsy. The Brachial Plexus Outcome Measure (BPOM) scale was developed in 2012 by Emily S.

The epidemic typhus and trench fever are risk for public health due to increased migration in southeast of Turkey.

Pediculus humanus capitis is a small ectoparasitic insect that has lived and feds on human beings for thousands of years. Molecular techniques have been used for Pediculus species identification and evolutionary, phylogenic, and ecological studies. A total of 23 adults of P.

The concentrations of adipokines in goat milk: relation to plasma levels, inflammatory status, milk quality and composition.

The main objectives of our study were to measure the major adipokines adiponectin, leptin and resistin in goat milk, to assess their interrelationships and to assess their relationships with the plasma and serum concentrations of total protein, cholesterol, total lipids, plasma C-reactive protein (CRP), milk somatic cell count (SCC), milk total aerobic colony and lactobacillus count, and milk components in lactating Saanen goats. The study was performed on eighteen lactating Saanen goats. Milk and blood samples were collected on days 20, 35, 50, 65 and 80 of lactation postpartum.