Assessing the prognostic value of HALP score in peripheral artery disease: Correlation with lesion severity and long-term mortality.

IntroductionPeripheral artery disease (PAD) poses a growing clinical challenge due to an aging population, despite advances in treatment methods. Various scoring systems have emerged to predict high-risk patients, including the HALP (hemoglobin, albumin, lymphocyte, and platelet) score, known for predicting prognosis in cancers and stroke. This study assesses the HALP score's relation to lesion severity and long-term mortality in PAD patients.

Investigation of Center of Pressure Displacement During Upper Limb Movements in Children with Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy.

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the amount of displacement of the Center of Pressure (CoP) during movement of the affected limb in children with Neonatal Brachial Plexus Palsy (NBPP) and to compare it with the unaffected side.

Method: Forty-six children (6.63 ± 1.

Diagnostic performance of black tent sign on 3D T2 SPACE in the diagnosis of idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus.

Purpose: Idiopathic normal-pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) presents with Hakim's triad and diagnosis is solely based on clinical findings. The role of imaging is confined to the detection of ventriculomegaly and the exclusion of other possible entities. Hyperdynamic CSF flow has been demonstrated in various flow-related imaging studies.

Mood disorders after COVID-19 infection: a single-center experience.

Objectives: The present study aimed to examine mood disorders in patients discharged from the hospital due to Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19).

Methods: The study included patients who were admitted to Akdeniz University with the diagnosis of COVID-19. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Checklist - Civilian Version (PCL-5), and Beck Anxiety and Depression Inventories were administered to the patients at least 30 days after discharge.

From Prediction to Precision: Explainable AI-Driven Insights for Targeted Treatment in Equine Colic.

Colic is a leading cause of mortality in horses, demanding precise and timely interventions. This study integrates machine learning and explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) to predict survival outcomes in horses with colic, using clinical, procedural, and diagnostic data. Random forest and XGBoost emerged as top-performing models, achieving F1 scores of 85.

Protective effect of essential oil inhalation on neuromodulators regulating the sleep/wake cycle in rats with total sleep deprivation.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the potential effects of different doses of essential oil (Lavender EO) administered by inhalation on sleep latency and neuromodulators regulating the sleep/wake cycle in rats with total sleep deprivation (TSD).

Materials And Methods: Forty-eight male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into five groups: Control, Alprazolam (ALP, 0.25 mg/kg given intraperitoneally), L1 (Lavender EO, 0.

Mini-crush or Nano-crush Stenting Technique for Complex Coronary Bifurcation Lesions: the Multicenter MINANO Registry.

Background: In this multicenter study we aimed to retrospectively identify the midterm clinical outcomes of the mini-crush technique (MCT) and nano-crush technique (NCT) in patients with complex bifurcation lesions (CBLs).

Methods: The study included 431 patients (318 men [73.8%], mean age 60.

Association of the Naples Prognostic Score with Long-Term Adverse Events in Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia After Below-the-Knee Endovascular Revascularization.

Objectives: Chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) is the most severe manifestation of peripheral artery disease (PAD) and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. The Naples prognostic score (NPS), a composite marker incorporating serum albumin, total cholesterol, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR), has shown prognostic value in various cardiovascular conditions. This study aimed to evaluate the prognostic significance of the NPS in predicting all-cause mortality and any kind of amputation in patients with CLTI undergoing endovascular treatment (EVT) for below-the-knee (BTK) lesions.

Enhanced Cycling Stability of Al-Doped LiMn Al NiCoO as a Cathode Material for Li-Ion Batteries by a Supercritical-CO-Assisted Method.

Lithium-rich layered oxide materials (Li-NMC) are considered a potential cathode material for next-generation batteries, thanks to their high theoretical specific capacity. Large potential drop and capacity loss after long cycles are the main obstacles to expanding commercial utilization of Li-NMC. In the past decade, great efforts have been made to overcome those issues of Li-NMCs.

Clinical Outcomes of Double-Kissing Crush or Double-Kissing Culotte in Nonleft Main Bifurcation Lesions: The ROUTE Trial.

Background: Double-kissing (DK) crush and DK culotte are the recommended 2-stent strategies in true coronary bifurcation lesions. However, it is a matter of curiosity about which of the DK crush and DK culotte stenting techniques will have superior results. We aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of DK crush and DK culotte stenting in nonleft main coronary artery bifurcation.

Comparison of Conventional and Virtual Non-contrast Abdominal Images Using the Third-Generation Dual-Source Dual-Energy Computed Tomography.

Purpose: To determine the efficacy and safety of virtual unenhanced imaging by comparing the attenuation values of virtual and true unenhanced images acquired using third-generation dual-source dual-energy computed tomography (dsDECT).

Methods: Single-energy non-contrast and dual-energy arterial and venous phase images of 97 patients who underwent triphasic abdominal computed tomography (CT) were included in this retrospective study. Virtual unenhanced images were generated for the arterial (a) and venous (v) phases using two dsDECT algorithms.

Evaluating the gonads of left-handed children using ultrasonography and comparing the findings with those of right-handed ones.

Unlabelled: Hand use varies according to which brain hemisphere is dominant. Early androgen exposure causes right hemisphere dominance. This study is aimed at comparing the testes and ovary sizes of healthy left-handed girls and boys with those of healthy right-handed children and investigating whether or not lateralization affects the gonads.

Altered Levels of Gene Expression of Drug Metabolism Enzymes in Rat Brain Following Kainic Acid Treatment.

Objectives: Previous studies have shown that gene expressions can be regulated in the hippocampus of rats after seizures induced by kainic acid (KA). The aim of this study was to examine the potential regulatory impact of KA administration on gene expression levels of enzymes responsible for drug metabolism in rat hippocampal tissue.

Materials And Methods: Rats received intraperitoneal injections of KA and saline at a dose of 10 mg/kg.

Effects of cycling training on balance and gait in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy: A randomized controlled study.

Background And Aims: Although aerobic exercises such as cycling and swimming are increasingly being recommended in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), their effect on gait and balance parameters is unclear. This study was aimed to investigate the effect of cycling training on balance and spatio-temporal gait parameters in children with DMD.

Methods: Ambulant children (age range: 6.

The effect of uric acid and albumin ratio in undergoing lower extremity endovascular interventions for peripheral arterial disease related contrast induced nephropathy.

Background: Among patients undergoing percutaneous vascular intervention, contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Serum uric acid/albumin ratio (UAR) has emerged as a new marker associated with poor cardiovascular outcomes. We aimed to evaluate the relationship between UAR and CIN occurrence in patients treated for peripheral artery disease.

Cutaneous Ciliated Cysts: 2 Case Reports and Review of Literature.

Cutaneous ciliated cysts are rare benign lesions most commonly seen in the lower extremities of young female patients. There is still ongoing debate about the origin of these cysts, with the most common theories being Mullerian heterotopia and eccrine gland metaplasia. To further increase the data pool, we present 2 new cutaneous ciliated cyst cases and gathered data about all 67 cases of literature.

Neurocognitive effects and electrophysiological findings in ADHD and self-limiting centrotemporal spike wave epilepsy (SeLECTS) - A prospective tertiary care study.

Objective: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in patients with self-limiting epilepsy with centrotemporal spike wave (SeLECTS), as well as the electroclinical features associated with this comorbid condition and the neurocognitive effects using psychometric tests. Additionally, we analysed the electrophysiological findings and neurocognitive status of patients with ADHD to estimate the prevalence of epilepsy and neurocognitive effects in the ADHD population and evaluate their clinical features.

Method: The study included patients diagnosed with SeLECTS and ADHD who were matched for age and gender.

Impact of sarcopenia and vitamin D levels on the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms in older males.

Objectives: To assess the impact of sarcopenia and vitamin D levels on the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).

Methods: A total of 193 male patients, aged 60 years and above, who visited the geriatric outpatient clinic at Ibn-i Sina Hospital in Ankara, Turkey, between December 2019 and March 2021, were enrolled. Sarcopenia was diagnosed according to the criteria set by the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People.

Expression of Pfkfb isoenzymes during in vitro differentiation of mouse embryonic stem cells into insulin-producing cells.

Background/aim: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is caused by the autoimmune-mediated destruction of insulin-producing cells (IPCs) and still has no effective cure. Better understanding of the molecular mechanisms involved in the differentiation of embryonic stem cells (ESCs) into IPCs may help us improve the therapeutic strategies for treating T1DM. 6-phosphofructo-2-kinase/fructose-2,6-bisphosphatases (Pfkfb1-4) are key regulators of glucose metabolism.

Long-term cardiovascular outcomes after mini-crush or T and minimal protrusion techniques in complex bifurcation lesions: the EVOLUTE-CRUSH III study.

Background: Mini-crush (MC) and T-stenting and small protrusion (TAP) techniques are frequently used, but the long-term comparison of both techniques in patients with complex bifurcation lesions (CBLs) is still a debatable issue. This study sought to retrospectively evaluate the long-term outcomes of MC and TAP techniques in patients with CBLs.

Methods: A total of 271 patients [male: 202 (78.