The effect of information, motivation and behavioural skills model-based Diabetes Education and Motivational Interview Program on health outcomes in middle-aged adults with type 2 diabetes: a randomised controlled study.

Background: Many models and theories are used to increase the self-management of individuals with type 2 diabetes. This study aims to examine the effect of information, motivation, behavioural skills (IMB) model-based diabetes education and motivational interviewing program on health belief, self-efficacy, self-management, and metabolic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Method: The study is a single-blind, randomised controlled trial.

Clinical and Treatment Evaluation of Anaphylaxis in Children Aged 0-2 Years: Multicenter Study.

Background: Diagnosing anaphylaxis in children within the first 2 years of life can be difficult due to the often confusing and nonspecific signs and symptoms.

Objective: This study focuses on the phenotype of anaphylaxis in children within the first 2 years of life and aims to increase awareness of anaphylaxis in this age group.

Methods: The study included children between 0 and 2 years who were diagnosed as having anaphylaxis by pediatric allergists in 11 tertiary hospitals.

The Effect of Breastfeeding Education to Immigrant Mothers in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on Breastfeeding Success: A Randomized Control Study.

Introduction: The study aimed to evaluate the effect of education given to immigrant mothers on breastfeeding success of mothers.

Method: The randomized-controlled, single-blind study was conducted in a neonatal intensive care unit of a state hospital in Turkey. The Mother-infant information form, Nutrition monitoring form, and LATCH Assessment Tool were used to collect the study data.

Visseral Lipectomy Improves Metabolic Syndrome Parameters and Adipokines in a Rat Model of Metabolic Syndrome Induced by Monosodium Glutamate.

Objective: Metabolic syndrome (MetS) includes abdominal obesity, hypertension, insulin resistance, and dyslipidemia. Research has indicated that reducing excess visceral fat has positive effects on inflammation and insulin resistance. We examined whether visceral lipectomy modifies the effects of MetS parameters and adipocytokine levels.

Investigation of lower extremity performance, balance, and fatigue in individuals with systemic lupus erythematosus: A comparative study.

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate lower extremity performance, balance, fatigue and pain in individuals with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and compare them with healthy controls.

Methods: 41 participants (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus n = 21 and mean age = 38.33 ± 13.

Comparison of different techniques used for inferior alveolar nerve block anaesthesia regarding the pain caused in cooperative children.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to compare the application of inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) anaesthesia in children with traditional plastic syringe (TPS) and computer-controlled injection device Dentapen using two different modes [continuous mode (DC) and ramp-up mode (DR)] in terms of pain.

Methods: This study included 96 children aged 7-12 who were determined to be positive (3) or definitely positive (4) according to the Frankl Behaviour Evaluation Scale and in need of treatment who had IANB anaesthesia indication in the right and left regions. Patients were divided into three groups and compared in terms of pain felt during IANB anaesthesia according to heart rate, oxygen saturation, Wong Baker Pain Rating Scale, Face Legs Activity Cry Consolability Pain Scale and patient preference distributions.

Effect of Drilling Parameters and Tool Diameter on Delamination and Thrust Force in the Drilling of High-Performance Glass/Epoxy Composites for Aerospace Structures with a New Design Drill.

Real service requirements of the assembly performance and joining properties of design components are critical for composite usage in the aerospace industry. This experimental study offers a novel and comprehensive analysis of dry drilling optimization for glass-reinforced, high-performance epoxy matrix composites used in aerospace structures, focusing on thrust force and delamination. The study presents a first-time investigation into the combined effects of spindle speed (1000, 2250, 4000 and 5750 rpm), feed rate (0.

General, social, and intellectual structure of breastfeeding studies in the field of nursing: A bibliometric analysis on R software.

Objective: This study aims to reveal the general, social, and intellectual structure of breastfeeding studies published in the field of nursing between 2014 and 2023 by using the bibliometric method.

Methods: A total of 2304 articles published in the last ten years were reached by searching the Web of Science database using the keywords "breastfeeding" and "breast feeding." Study data were analyzed on the open source R Studio software and the "biblioshiny for bibliometrix" package, an R software tool.

The Validity and Reliability of the Turkish version of Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale in Systemic Sclerosis Patients with Interstitial Lung Disease.

Objective: The aim was to investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Modified Medical Research Council (mMRC) Dyspnea Scale in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc) patients with Interstitial Lung Disease.

Material And Methods: Thirty patients diagnosed with SSc according to the 2013 EULAR/ACR criteria were included. After recording the demographic data of the patients, dyspnea was evaluated with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), exercise capacity with the 6 Minute Walk Distance (6MWD), fatigue level with the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), disease activity with the Medsger Disease Severity Scale, skin involvement with the Modified Rodnan Skin Score, and dyspnea level with the mMRC Dyspnea Scale.

Assessment of the Clinicopathologic Characteristics and Survival Rates of Colorectal Cancer Among Syrian Refugees and Turkish Population in Gaziantep Province.

Purpose: Syrian refugees (SRs) have had difficulties in the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of chronic diseases, such as cancer, because of the conflict in the region. The cancer diagnosis and treatment process of SR are also a matter of curiosity. We aimed to compare the demographic characteristics and survival outcome data of SRs and Turkish citizens (TCs), and colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common cancer types seen with similar frequency globally.

Regional variations in psoriatic arthritis: Insights from a nationwide multicenter analysis in Türkiye.

Objectives: The study aimed to investigate and compare clinical features, disease activity, and the overall disease burden among psoriatic arthritis (PsA) patients across seven distinct geographic regions in Türkiye.

Patients And Methods: A multicenter cross-sectional study involving 1,134 PsA patients from 25 referral centers across seven regions was conducted. Demographic and clinical characteristics, comorbidities, joint involvement, extra-articular manifestations, and disease activity measures were evaluated across regions.

Protective Effects of Ascorbic Acid Against Cadmium-Induced Toxicity in the Placenta and Fetus of Rats.

This study aimed to determine the protective role of l-ascorbic acid in a pregnant rat model of cadmium-induced toxicity. Cadmium is a toxic heavy metal that can seriously harm placenta and fetus tissue in pregnant women. Forty-two healthy female Wistar albino rats (250-300 g weight and 14-16 weeks) were randomly distributed into six equal groups (n = 7): control, cadmium 1 mg (CD1), cadmium 5 mg (CD5), ascorbic acid (AA), CD1+AA, CD5+AA.

Survival Outcomes of Patients with Primary Plasma Cell Leukemia in the Era of Proteasome Inhibitors and Immunomodulatory Agents: A Real-Life Multicenter Analysis.

Objective: In this study, we aimed to obtain real-life data on the use of antimyeloma agents, which significantly increase overall survival (OS) in multiple myeloma (MM) patients, in primary plasma cell leukemia (pPCL) patients with poor prognosis.

Materials And Methods: Data from 53 patients who were diagnosed with pPCL between 2011 and 2020 and who used at least one proteasome inhibitor (PI) and/or immunomodulatory (IMID) agent were analyzed retrospectively. Depending on the year of the pPCL diagnosis, 20% leukocytes or ≥2x10/L plasma cells in the peripheral blood was used as a diagnostic criterion.

The effect of peer education on high school students' knowledge levels regarding Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection and vaccination.

Purpose: This study aimed to explore the impact of the peer education model on adolescents' knowledge levels regarding Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection and HPV vaccination.

Design And Methods: The study was conducted quasi-experimentally in a pretest-posttest single-group design. The study sample consisted of 913 students enrolled in 9th, 10th, and 11th grades.

Nonacute Subdural Hematoma Evacuation Using a Rigid Endoscopy System: A Clinical Study.

Aim: To determine the clinical relevance of a rigid endoscopy surgical method for subdural hematomas, as previously described in a cadaver study.

Material And Methods: Between May 2021 and September 2023, 21 patients underwent subdural hematoma drainage using a 0-degree rigid endoscope. Traumatic acute subdural hematomas were excluded.

Biofilms in modern CaCO-supersaturated freshwater environments reveal viral proxies.

Biofilms are mucilaginous-organic layers produced by microbial activity including viruses. Growing biofilms form microbial mats which enhance sediment stability by binding particles with extracellular polymeric substances and promoting growth through nutrient cycling and organic matter accumulation. They preferentially develop at the sediment-water interface of both marine and non-marine environments, and upon the growing surfaces of modern tufa and travertine.

Secukinumab May Be an Effective Treatment Option for Axial Spondyloarthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis Patients with a History of Malignancy: Multicenter Real-Life Experience from Turkey.

: Secukinumab is a monoclonal antibody against interleukin 17 approved for patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and psoriasis. Treating axSpA and PsA patients with a history of malignancy is a challenge. While initial results on the applicability of secukinumab in this patient group are positive, the number of studies on this topic remains limited.

Meningococcal Carriage in Children with Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Receiving Eculizumab Therapy.

Background/objectives: Eculizumab is a first-line treatment for atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), and patients undergoing eculizumab therapy may become more susceptible to infection caused by (). While meningococcal vaccination is required for patients undergoing eculizumab therapy, there is limited knowledge about meningococcal carriage in children with aHUS. We aimed to evaluate (1) the prevalence of carriage, (2) serogroup distribution, and (3) the immunization status of children undergoing eculizumab treatment for aHUS.