Effects of kinesiotaping on proprioception, pain, disability, and quality of life in patients with cervical spondylosis: a randomized controlled trial.

Objective: This study aimed to assess the effects of kinesiotaping (KT) adjunct to physical therapy (PT) on proprioception, cervical range of motion (ROM), pain, disability, anxiety, depression, and quality of life (QoL) in cervical spondylosis.

Methods: Sixty-nine patients aged 50-70 years were randomized into three groups: PT, PT plus KT(PT+KT), PT plus sham-taping(PT+ST). All participants underwent standardized 15-session PT, 5 days/week.

The effect of exercise on GDF-15 levels in individuals with prediabetes: A randomized controlled trial.

Aims: Growth differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15) is an inflammatory cytokine that increases in prediabetes and is known for its anorexigenic effects. This study aims to evaluate the effects of a 12-week exercise program on GDF-15 in individuals with prediabetes.

Materials And Methods: In this multicenter, parallel-group, randomized-controlled trial, 64 patients aged 18-60 diagnosed with prediabetes were randomized in a 1:1 ratio into the exercise group (E) and the control group (C).

Prognostic factors and outcomes of adjuvant and first-line metastatic treatments in melanoma a Turkish oncology group study.

Management of melanoma has changed significantly with the discovery of targeted therapies and immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI). Our aim in the study is to determine which treatment alternatives, specifically dabrafenib plus trametinib and ICIs, are effective in adjuvant therapy and which treatment is effective as first-line metastatic therapy. This retrospective, multicenter study included 120 patients diagnosed with stage IIIB-IIID melanoma receiving both adjuvant and first-line metastatic treatment between 2007 and 2023.

Predictive strength of inflammatory scores for in-hospital mortality in infective endocarditis.

Background: Inflammatory markers have been proposed as prognostic tools for predicting in-hospital mortality in infective endocarditis (IE). Nonetheless, it is unclear whether these markers provide additional prognostic value over established indicators. This study compared nine different inflammation scores to assess their effectiveness in enhancing the prediction of in-hospital mortality.

A New Risk Prediction Model for the Assessment of Myocardial Injury in Elderly Patients Undergoing Non-Elective Surgery.

Currently, recommended pre-operative risk assessment models including the revised cardiac risk index (RCRI) are not very effective in predicting postoperative myocardial damage after non-elective surgery, especially for elderly patients. This study aimed to create a new risk prediction model to assess myocardial injury after non-cardiac surgery (MINS) in elderly patients and compare it with the RCRI, a well-known pre-operative risk prediction model. This retrospective study included 370 elderly patients who were over 65 years of age and had non-elective surgery in a tertiary hospital.

Effect of Sacubitril/Valsartan and Dapagliflozin on Cardiac Functions and Exercise Capacity of Rats.

Objective: Recent studies have demonstrated the positive effects of sacubitril/valsartan and dapagliflozin on cardiac prognosis and performance. These drugs have the potential to be misused as doping agents by professional athletes. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of sacubitril/valsartan and dapagliflozin on athletic performance.

In-Person and Video-Based Education: Do They Affect Pressure Injury Knowledge in Nursing?

Objective: To determine how training on the nursing care of pressure injuries (PIs) affects knowledge levels and satisfaction.

Methods: This study was semiexperimental, conducted in the form of a pretest and posttest in one group of 105 nurses working in a training and research hospital. The training took place in person and via video.

Effects of Rosmarinus officinalis extract on wound healing, colon anastomosis, and postoperative adhesion in colon anastomosis rats.

Background: Intraabdominal adhesions increase the incidence and length of surgical complications. Many anti-adhesive agents have been used for this purpose, but no definitive solution has yet been found. Studies on the prevention and reduction of anastomotic leakage, therefore, remain up to date.

Predictive Value of Inflammatory Scores for Left Atrium Thrombosis in Ischemic Stroke Without Atrial Fibrillation.

: Studies have shown that inflammation markers can be used as prognostic tools in predicting acute ischemic stroke. In this study, we conducted a comparison of several inflammation scores in predicting left atrial thrombosis (LAT) in patients with ischemic stroke without AF. : In this single-center, retrospective study, we included 303 consecutive patients with ischemic stroke.

Comparative evaluation of peptide vs. protein-based calibration for quantification of cardiac troponin I using ID-LC-MS/MS.

Objectives: An analytical protocol based on isotope dilution liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (ID-LC-MS/MS), which includes a peptide-based calibration strategy, was developed and validated for the determination of cardiac troponin I (cTnI) levels in clinical samples. Additionally, the developed method was compared with a protein-based calibration strategy, using cTnI serving as a model for low-abundant proteins. The aim is to evaluate new approaches for protein quantification in complex matrices, supporting the metrology community in implementing new methods and developing fit-for-purpose SI- traceable peptide or protein primary calibrators.

The impact of central sensitization-related symptoms on subacromial steroid injection outcomes in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome: an observational study.

Background: Evidence indicates that central sensitization (CS) plays a role in subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS). Reduced treatment response has been associated with pretreatment pain sensitization features, such as CSrelated symptoms.

Methods: Patients who received subacromial steroid injection were evaluated before the injection, at the first and third months.

The relationship between conscientious intelligence and human values: application in the field of health.

This study was carried out to determine the relationship between the level of conscientious intelligence and human values among health workers. This study is a cross-sectional study using quantitative measures. A questionnaire constructed with scales whose validity and reliability were previously conducted was used.

Effectiveness of static, dynamic and combined dry needling techniques in the management of myofascial pain syndrome: A three-group study.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate and compare the therapeutic effectiveness of static dry needling (S-DN), dynamic dry needling (D-DN), and a combined technique (CT) for managing myofascial pain syndrome (MPS).

Patients And Methods: Between January 1, 2023 and April 15, 2023, a total of 38 patients (9 males, 29 females; mean age: 40.5±12.

Predicting Short-Term Mortality in Patients With Acute Pulmonary Embolism With Deep Learning.

Background: Accurate prediction of short-term mortality in patients with acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is critical for optimizing treatment strategies and improving patient outcomes. The Pulmonary Embolism Severity Index (PESI) is the current reference score used for this purpose, but it has limitations regarding predictive accuracy. Our aim was to develop a new short-term mortality prediction model for PE patients based on deep learning (DL) with multimodal data, including imaging and clinical/demographic data.

Machine learning for prognostic prediction in coronary artery disease with SPECT data: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) analysis relies on qualitative visual assessment or semi-quantitative measures like total perfusion deficit that play a critical role in the non-invasive diagnosis of coronary artery disease by assessing regional blood flow abnormalities. Recently, machine learning (ML) -based analysis of SPECT images for coronary artery disease diagnosis has shown promise, with its utility in predicting long-term patient outcomes (prognosis) remaining an active area of investigation. In this review, we comprehensively examine the current landscape of ML-based analysis of SPECT imaging with an emphasis on prognostication of coronary artery disease.

Retinal Layer and Choroidal Changes in Deep and Scuba Divers: Evidence of Pachychoroid Spectrum-Like Findings.

Diving is an intense physical activity under hyperbaric and hyperoxic conditions. The aim of this study is to evaluate the long-term effects of diving on the thicknesses of retinal layers and retinal anatomy in professional deep and scuba divers. The study included 52 eyes of deep divers who dive to depths of more than 130 feet (ft), 49 eyes of scuba divers who dive up to 130 ft, and 66 eyes of the control group, consisting of nondiving but regularly exercising males.

Right ventricular outflow tract fractional shortening: a novel diagnostic parameter for pulmonary hypertension.

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a progressive vascular disease characterized by elevated pulmonary arterial pressure and resistance in the pulmonary vascular bed. It is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Although right heart catheterization (RHC) is the gold standard for diagnosis, noninvasive methods, such as echocardiography, are essential for early detection and management.

Pulmonary arterial stiffness and vascular tone in pulmonary hypertension: Insights from waveform-derived reflection index and hemodynamic correlations.

Background: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) involves increased arterial stiffness and reduced vascular tone, affecting pulmonary arterial wave reflections. The Reflection Index (RI) may provide insights into these changes.

Objective: This study examines the utility of RI in PH patients by correlating it with key right heart catheterization (RHC) parameters.

Evaluation of Surgical Results and Effectiveness of Laparoscopic Transabdominal Preperitoneal and Laparoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal Approaches in Bilateral Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Randomized Analysis.

Laparoscopic surgery is recommended as the standard approach for bilateral inguinal hernia repair. There are few studies in the literature comparing laparoscopic transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) and laparoscopic total extraperitoneal (TEP) approaches for bilateral inguinal hernia repair. This study aimed to compare the surgical outcomes and effectiveness of laparoscopic TAPP and laparoscopic TEP methods applied in bilateral inguinal hernia repair.

The impact of ex vivo ozone injection into the synovial fluid in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A controlled clinical trial.

Objectives: This study aimed to examine the effect of varying ozone doses on proinflammatory cytokine levels in the synovial fluid collected from individuals with knee osteoarthritis.

Patients And Methods: The controlled clinical trial was conducted with 82 patients (61 females, 21 males; mean age: 63.1±10.

The Serial Mediation Effect of COVID-19 Anxiety and COVID-19 Burnout on the Relationship Between the Fear of COVID-19 and COVID-19 Quality of Life in Nurses.

There is growing interest in the association between COVID-19-related stressors and quality of life. This study aimed to extend current knowledge by investigating the potential mediating roles of COVID-19 anxiety and COVID-19 burnout in the association between fear of COVID-19 and COVID-19 quality of life in nurses. A total of 300 nurses were selected by convenience sampling approach from a training and research hospital serving as a pandemic hospital in Turkey.