Comparison of Embolization Using Coil Versus Coil and Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer in Pelvic venous Disorders.

Background: Endovascular treatments are frequently applied in pelvic venous disorders (PeVDs) with guidelines recommendations. There is no clear answer as to which of the embolization methods applied with endovascular treatments is superior. In this study, we aimed to compare the outcomes and symptom relief of patients with PeVDs treated using coils alone versus those treated with both coils and ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer, as well as to evaluate the material usage and safety and efficacy of these treatments.

The Effect of PM10 Pollutant Levels on the Postneonatal Mortality Rate: Application of the AirQ+ Model in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Background: Air pollution is one of the major environmental risk factors for health. Children are vulnerable to the negative health consequences of air pollution. We aimed to determine the effect of PM10 levels on postneonatal mortality in Istanbul, the most populous city in Türkiye.

Does categorizing scale scores with cutoff points affect hypothesis-testing results?

Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate the hypothesis test results after categorizing the scale scores with cut-off points and to assess whether similar results would be obtained in that best represent the categories.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between March 15 and 20, 2023 via the Lime Survey. The questionnaire included questions about the sociodemographic and life characteristics of the participants and the Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI-II).

High frequency of transient congenital hypothyroidism among infants referred for suspected congenital hypothyroidism from the Turkish National screening program: thyroxine dose may guide the prediction of transients.

Purpose: We aimed to determine the frequency of transient congenital hypothyroidism (TCH) in 17 participating centers in Türkiye, evaluate the etiological distribution in permanent congenital hypothyroidism (PCH) cases, and investigate the role of laboratory and clinical findings in predicting TCH.

Methods: This retrospective observational multicenter study included patients from 17 pediatric endocrinology centers identified by "National Newborn Screening Program" (NNSP) who were born in 2015 and followed for 6 years. Demographic, clinical, and laboratory information of the cases were compiled through the database http://cedd.