Comparison of the quantitative values of peripapillary, macular and choriocapillary microvascular structures according to the presence of lupus nephritis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.

Purpose: To determine whether there are quantitative changes in macular, choriocapillary, and peripapillary microvascular structures using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) due to the presence of lupus nephritis (LN) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and to investigate the correlation between these quantitative values and disease duration.

Methods: Fifty -five patients followed up in the rheumatology clinic with an SLE diagnosis were evaluated. As the control group, 61 eyes of 61 age- and gender-matched healthy individuals were included.

Comparison of intravitreal bevacizumab monotherapy and combined laser photocoagulation and intravitreal bevacizumab therapy in the same session in the treatment of aggressive retinopathy of prematurity.

Purpose: To compare the results of intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) monotherapy and combined intravitreal bevacizumab and laser photocoagulation (LPC) therapies applied in the same session to patients with aggressive retinopathy of prematurity (A-ROP) in our clinic.

Methods: The study included 67 eyes of 37 patients diagnosed with A-ROP and treated. Forty-nine eyes treated with anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agent injection monotherapy for A-ROP treatment were included in the first group.

The Frequency of Health Anxiety, Coronavirus Anxiety and Anxiety Disorder in Patients With Tinnitus During the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Impact of Pandemic on Tinnitus.

Objectives: This study aimed to examine the frequency of anxiety disorder, coronavirus anxiety and health anxiety in tinnitus patients during the pandemic and also, determined the psychophysiological impact of COVID-19 on tinnitus.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in a tertiary central pandemic hospital from 15 July 2021 to 15 December 2022. In total, 124 patients with tinnitus and 77 healthy controls participated in the study.

Do HPV 16 positive/ASC-H cervical cancer screening results predict CIN 2+ better than other high-risk HPV subtypes?

Objective: To determine whether patients with atypical squamous cells, cannot exclude high grade squamous intraepithelial neoplasia (ASC-H) cytology have a correlation between high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) type and CIN 2+ lesion in final pathology.

Material And Methods: The study was conducted retrospectively, using data from three tertiary gynecologic oncology centers located in various regions of Turkey. Data from 5,271 patients who had colposcopy between January 2003 and January 2021 were analyzed.

The usefulness of transcervıcal ultrasonography for the predıctıon of obstructıve sleep apnea ın chıldren.

Objective: It was aimed to investigate the role of tonsil ultrasonography(USG) in the diagnosis of pediatric OSAS.

Methods: Before tonsillectomy (±adenoidectomy) for OSAS, all patients tonsil USG and polysomnography (PSG) tests were performed. Tonsil volume was measured preoperatively with the Brodsky tonsil grading scale and by postoperative water displacement test.

Can Serum Biomarker Values from Second-Trimester Aneuploidy Screening Predict the development of Retinopathy of Prematurity in Premature Infants?

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate serum biomarker values measured during second-trimester aneuploidy screening in terms of their predictive ability for the development of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in premature infants.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study evaluated the data of 1985 idiopathic premature infants who underwent ROP screening from 2016 to 2022. The infants were divided into two groups according to the presence of ROP, and those with ROP were further evaluated in two subgroups based on the presence of proliferation.

Increased Involvement of Staphylococcus epidermidis in the Rise of Polymicrobial Periprosthetic Joint Infections.

Background: In this study, we aimed to analyze the temporal distribution of polymicrobial periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs), while also evaluating the patient risk factors associated with these infections following total joint arthroplasty at our institution across 2 distinct periods.

Method: This retrospective cross-sectional study evaluated 259 patients who had knee or hip PJI from 2001 to 2006 and 2018 to 2022. A PJI was diagnosed using the 2018 International Consensus Meeting criteria.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus remission in sleeve gastrectomy patients: Role of enteroendocrine response and serum citrulline and I-FABP levels.

Introduction: This prospective cohort study examines the relationship between post-sleeve gastrectomy (SG) weight loss and serum citrulline, I-FABP levels, and the I-FABP/citrulline ratio in obese patients, alongside the correlation with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) remission.

Methods: 88 participants were enrolled, including 48 undergoing SG and 21 with T2DM. 40 healthy individuals served as controls.

Cochlear pathology in preeclamptic rats: protective effects of vitamin D and magnesium sulfate.

Background/aim: This study investigated the possible degeneration in cochlear morphology induced by preeclampsia (PE) and the therapeutic/preventive effect of vitamin D (Vit D) and magnesium sulfate (MgSO) used separately and together on feto-maternal outcomes.

Materials And Methods: We created PE in rats using a reduced uterine perfusion pressure (RUPP) animal model and recorded blood pressure (BP), embryonic survival (ES), and embryonic weight (EW) and evaluated cochlear morphology by electron microscopy.

Results: The PE group had elevated BP, a decreased number and weight of live pups, and significant degeneration in the cochlea compared to the sham group.

Does cleaning of venipuncture site with alcohol affect blood ethanol concentration?

Background: It is important to accurately determine the blood ethanol concentration (BEC) to ensure appropriate diagnosis and treatment of patients in the emergency department (ED) and protect their legal rights. This study aimed to determine whether sterilization of venipuncture site with ethanol, which is frequently used in practice in the ED would affect BEC.

Methods: Venous blood samples were collected by two consecutive techniques from 94 individuals who were admitted to the ED, had an indication for BEC measurement, and volunteered to participate in the study.

Comparison of the clinical efficacy of ultrasound-guided GON blockade using low and high concentrations of bupivacaine in chronic migraine.

Background/aim: In this study, it was aimed to retrospectively compare the effect of greater occipital nerve (GON) block performed with ultrasonography using low (0.3%) and high (0.5%) concentrations of bupivacaine on pain scores and patient satisfaction in chronic migraine (CM).

Eating attitudes of migraine patients in Turkey: a prospective multi-center study.

Background: Migraine is a disease characterized by headache attacks. The disease is multifactorial in etiology and genetic and environmental factors play role in pathogenesis. Migraine can also be accompanied by psychiatric disorders like neurotism and obsessive compulsive disorder.

Endovascular Pipeline Shield Treatment of Iatrogenic Internal Carotid Artery Pseudoaneurysm and Carotid-Cavernous Fistula.

Pseudoaneurysm (PA) and carotid cavernous fistula (CCF) of the internal carotid artery (ICA) is an uncommon complication of endoscopic endonasal surgery that occurs in 1% of cases. We report on the successful placement of flow-diverting stents (FDS) to ICA pseudoaneurysm and caroticocavernous fistula caused by iatrogenic ICA injury for a pituitary adenoma in a 37-year-old female. After placement of the pipeline shield given a certain time, dual antiplatelet agents (DAPT) and follow-up angiogram verified complete aneurysm obliteration and effective endoluminal reconstruction of the injured vessel.

Geriatric nutritional risk index and controller nutritional status score before metastatic first-line chemotherapy predict survival in patients over 70 years of age with metastatic bladder cancer.

Introduction: Several prognostic factors have been identified in patients with metastatic bladder cancer (BC). As it is known, older adult patients are prone to nutritional deficiency. The knowledge about nutrition and impact on survival in older patients with metastatic bladder cancer is missing.

Management of Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia: Turkish Modified Delphi-Based Consensus Statement for Special Considerations.

Objective: Primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is an acquired disorder of platelets with a complex and unclear mechanism of increased immune destruction or impaired production of platelets. While the management of ITP is evolving, there is still a need for guidance, particularly in certain circumstances such as pregnancy, emergencies, or patients requiring co-medications. We aimed to determine the tendencies of hematologists in Türkiye in the event of such special considerations.

Real-world evaluation of nivolumab in patients with non-nasopharyngeal recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer: a retrospective multi-center study by the Turkish Oncology Group (TOG).

Objectives: Head and neck cancers (HNCs) represent a significant global health concern due to high morbidity and mortality rates. Despite therapeutic advances, the prognosis for advanced or recurrent cases remains challenging. Nivolumab obtained approval for recurrent or metastatic HNC based on the Phase III CheckMate 141 trial.