Global evaluation of coronavirus disease 2019 cases and clustering of similar countries.

Objective: It was aimed to be obtained descriptive values with respect to the outbreak time course, demographic structure, and symptom distribution by the help of case-based data, and to be compared countries by being grouped according to their similarities of outbreak indicators.

Methods: The data were obtained from open-access database. Univariate tests and cluster analysis were used to analyze the data.

The effect of astaxanthine on ischemia-reperfusion injury in a rat model.

Background: We aimed to compare biochemical and histopathological findings of astaxanthin's potential effects on oxidative stress in ischemia/reperfusion damage (I/R).

Methods: Thirty-two rats were randomly divided into four groups: control group; I/R group; I/R + treatment group; drug group. Astaxanthin was orally administered to groups C and D for 14 days.

Relationships between family functioning, parenting and peer victimization in adolescent depression: A cross-sectional study.

Objective: Major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescence is a prevalent mental health problem with a complex etiology and a rising incidence. The aim of the study investigated functioning of family, attitudes of parents, and peer victimization in adolescents with MDD and to compare those with healthy adolescents.

Methods: The study was designed as a multi-center, cross-sectional, case-control study.

Turkish Guideline for Diagnosis and Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis (ART).

Object: To prepare a national guideline for Otorhinolaryngologist who treat allergic rhinitis patients.

Methods: The study was conducted by three authors, namely the writing support team. The support team made the study plan, determined the writing instructions, chose the subgroups including the advisory committee, the advisors for authors and the authors.

Effects of Lycopene in Intestinal Ischemia Reperfusion Injury via Intestinal Immunoglobulin A.

Background: Intestinal ischemia causes an inflammatory response that may become intense by reperfusion and result in bacterial translocation. Intestinal immunoglobulin A is known to be a barrier against bacterial translocation. Lycopene is a compound with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Delirium After Pregabalin Withdrawal.

Pregabalin is a γ-amino butyric acid analogue drug that is used in fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, spinal cord injury, and postherpetic neuralgia. Symptoms reported in association with pregabalin withdrawal include insomnia, gastrointestinal distress, tachycardia, and headache. This case report describes a 68-year-old patient who developed delirium after experiencing pregabalin withdrawal.

Activation Syndrome in a Patient With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Treated With Atomoxetine: A Case Report.

"Activation syndrome" represents a cluster of symptoms of excessive emotional arousal or behavioral activation, which emerges after the first few weeks of antidepressant treatment or a dose increase and resolves with dose reduction or cessation of treatment. It was reported after treatment with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor group of agents, but no case of activation syndrome has been reported with the norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor group. Atomoxetine is a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor and nonstimulant and is used to manage symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

The association between pneumothorax onset and meteorological parameters and air pollution.

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the possible relation of meteorological parameters and air pollutant particle concentrations with the incidence of spontaneous pneumothorax in the Bolu region of Turkey.

Methods: Between January 2015 and February 2019, a total of 200 patients (175 males, 25 females; mean age 42.5±19.

A randomized pilot study of electro-acupuncture treatment for hysterosalpingography pain relief and related anxiety.

Objective: To investigate the effect of acupuncture on reducing pain and anxiety related to hysterosalpingography (HSG).

Materials And Methods: A total of 107 patients planned to undergo HSG were randomly separated into 3 groups; the acupuncture group (n=36), intramuscular diclofenac sodium group (n=35), and control group (n=37). In the acupuncture group, electro-acupuncture was applied to specified points for 20 mins before the procedure.

The Largest Reported Giant Ascending Aortic Aneurysm Presented with Superior Vena Cava Syndrome.

Giant ascending aortic aneurysm is a rare condition. In this paper, we present an uncommon case of giant ascending aortic aneurysm with a maximal diameter of 14 cm in a 77-year-old woman presenting with unusual symptoms. The patient underwent a successful surgery involving ascending aortic replacement, and was discharged without any complication.

Recurrent anterior shoulder instability in patients 40-60 years old. Accompanying injuries and patient outcomes of arthroscopic repair.

Background: Accompanying injuries are frequently seen in middle aged patients with recurrent instability. The aim of this study was to elucidate the associated injuries, report patient outcomes of the following arthroscopic instability surgery regarding 40-60 years old patients with recurrent shoulder instability.

Methods: Patients that underwent arthroscopic instability surgery due to recurrent shoulder instability between February 2008 and November 2015, and which were 40-60 years old were included and evaluated retrospectively.

Predictive Value of Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio for Long-Term Cardiovascular Event Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting.

Objective: To investigate the predictive value of preoperative neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) for long-term major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE), which have not yet been well described, in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Methods: The records of 751 consecutive patients who underwent elective CABG between January 2008 and January 2010 were retrospectively enrolled and stratified according to quartiles of preoperative NLR. At 7.

Adolescents with asthma reported more peer victimization, more anger repression, and less anger expression.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the peer victimization and anger expression in adolescents with asthma. The relationship between asthma control and psychological features was also examined.

Methods: The study was a cross-sectional study with a healthy control group.

Could platelet distribution width predict coronary collateral development in stable coronary artery disease?

Objective: We hypothesized that hemogram parameters should be related to the development of coronary collateral vessels. For this purpose, we aimed to compare platelet distribution width (PDW) and PDW to platelet ratio (PPR) in subjects with stable coronary artery disease having adequate or inadequate coronary collateral development.

Methods: A total of 398 patients with stable angina pectoris undergoing coronary angiography were enrolled and divided on the basis of the development of coronary collateral (CCD) (inadequate CCD (n=267) and adequate CCD (n=131).

Presynaptic inhibition in restless legs syndrome.

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition that particularly urges at night in resting and causes the need to move the legs. Although the pathophysiology has not yet been clarified, dopamine and iron metabolism and spinal cord pathologies are blamed for causing the condition. There are few studies on spinal reflex mechanisms on RLS.

Utility of platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio to support the diagnosis of acute deep vein thrombosis.

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate whether routine complete blood count parameters such as the mean platelet volume, red cell distribution width, white blood cell and platelet counts, and novel inflammatory biomarkers such as platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio could be used as the predictors of acute deep vein thrombosis.

Methods: This retrospective study included a total of 68 patients (29 males, 39 females; mean age 55.2±1.

Elevated mean platelet volume to platelet ratio predicts advanced fibrosis in chronic hepatitis C.

Objective: Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is an important health problem that can cause liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Recently, novel inflammatory markers from complete blood count have been used as a precursor of many clinical conditions. In this study, we investigated the role of hemogram parameters in predicting advanced liver fibrosis in chronic HCV patients.

Predictors of Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation after Beating-Heart Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Is Cardiopulmonary Bypass a Risk Factor?

Background: To determine the risk factors and postoperative outcomes of new-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) following beating-heart coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery.

Methods: A total of 458 patients who underwent beating-heart CABG without the use of aortic cross clamping and cardioplegic arrest between January 2011 and January 2015 were included in the study, and they were divided into two groups according to the development of new-onset AF as the AF group (n = 143) and non-AF group (n = 315). Both groups were compared in terms of preoperative clinical features and perioperative data, and the risk factors and postoperative outcomes of AF following beating-heart CABG were determined.

Evaluation of the age and gender related changes in the Blumensaat line.

Purpose: The position of the patella according to the femur is very important in the evaluation of patella-femoral joint disorders. In 1938, Blumensaat (BS) described the BS line to evaluate the patella femoral congruence. This method is still valuable in clinical use.

Tear Organic Acid Analysis After Corneal Collagen Crosslinking in Keratoconus.

Objectives: This study examined changes in the levels of organic acids, which are important tear metabolites, after corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) treatment for keratoconus.

Methods: This prospective, nonrandomized, interventional case series included a single eye from 24 patients who were scheduled to receive CXL treatment (Dresden protocol) for progressive keratoconus. Before CXL treatment and at 6 months after treatment, tears were collected in capillary tubes.