An investigation of the emergency medicine journals published in Turkey.

Introduction: There are many academic journals in Turkey and the world. Medical journals have a significant place among those publications. The aim of this study is to examine qualitatively and categorize the scientific studies of the two journals in Turkey.

[Predictive calue of leucocyte count, neutrophil percent and C-reactive protein concentration "cut-off value" on the diagnosis of appendicitis].

Background: The present study aimed to investigate the predictive importance of cut-off levels of preoperative WBC, neutrophil and CRP concentrations in operated appendicitis patients.

Methods: Patients operated for acute appendicitis between January 2008 and November 2010 were retrospectively screened. Patients were divided into three groups according to postoperative histopathology.

Determining risk factors of bleeding in patients on warfarin treatment.

Background. Warfarin is a commonly used oral anticoagulant agent. The most common adverse effects of warfarin are bleeding complications.