Mastectomy, HER2 Receptor Positivity, NPI, Late Stage and Luminal B-Type Tumor as Poor Prognostic Factors in Geriatric Patients with Breast Cancer.

This study aims to explore the risk factors associated with poor survival outcomes in geriatric female patients with breast cancer. This study utilized data from the METABRIC database to evaluate the risk factors associated with poor survival outcomes among geriatric breast cancer patients. A total of 2909 female patients, 766 of whom were geriatric, were included in the study.

Healthcare access and cervical cancer awareness among Syrian refugee women in Türkiye: language, cultural, and economic challenges.

Background: The influx of Syrian refugees since 2012 has introduced demographic changes in Türkiye that face significant barriers to healthcare, particularly for women's health and cervical cancer awareness. Studies indicate alarmingly low awareness, with only 4% of Syrian women aware of the smear test.

Objective: This study examines cervical cancer awareness among Syrian refugee women in Türkiye and assesses the impact of sociocultural factors-education level, healthcare access, and language proficiency-on healthcare utilization.

Does FDG PETCT have a predictive value for neoadjuvant chemotherapy response in nonmetastatic breast cancer?

Background: A pathological complete response (pCR) rate after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) is important for the prognosis of early-stage breast cancer. The prediction of an NAC response plays a key role in managing neoadjuvant treatment.

Aims: The aim of this study is to investigate the predictive value of the baseline PETCT FDG (F-18 fluoro-deoxy-glucose (FDG) positron emission tomography/computed tomography) SUVmax (the maximum standardized uptake value) for pCR after NAC in early-stage breast cancer.

Histopathological Comparison of Various Tongue Base Reduction Processes.

Background And Aim: Tongue base reduction surgery is the only minimally invasive technique that can be performed under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure, especially to treat obstructive sleep apnea caused by hypopharyngeal obstruction. Studies reported that various devices could be used for tongue base reduction, but comparisons of these methods are limited in the literature. Our study aimed to compare the histological effects of tongue base reduction methods performed with the Celon radiofrequency, monopolar cautery, Coblator, and Sutter devices on the tissue.

Comparative study on the effectiveness and safety of simultaneous and staged bilateral saphenous vein radiofrequency ablation.

Objective: Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a common condition affecting more than one-half of the general population, with approximately 20% of cases being bilateral. The high prevalence, diagnosis, and treatment costs, along with the negative impact on patients' quality of life, underscore its significance. This study evaluates the clinical outcomes, quality-of-life effects, and postoperative complications of simultaneous and staged bilateral radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in patients with bilateral CVI in the great saphenous vein at Clinical, Etiological, Anatomical, Pathophysiological stages 2 to 4.

Tractography analysis results of the trigeminus nerve, which contains fibers responsible for proprioception sensation and motor control in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.

Study Design: Cross-sectional Study.

Background: It is not yet clear whether the loss of proprioceptive sensation and muscle weakness seen in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is the result of central nervous system dysfunction or secondary to spinal deformity. In our study, in order to find an answer to this question, we examined the microarchitecture of the nervus trigeminus, which is least affected by spinal deformity and contains both proprioceptive sensory and motor fibers.

An Outbreak of Shiga Toxin-Positive Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli O104:H4 Related Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome in Turkey: A Multicenter Study.

Introduction: Serious outbreaks of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli-associated hemolytic uremic syndrome (STEC-HUS) have been reported globally. In 2011, Germany experienced a significant outbreak of HUS caused by enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC) O104:H4 strain.

STUDY HYPOTHESIS: AGE, GENDER, PRESENCE OF DIABETES MELLITUS OR HYPERTENSION, AND ANTI-HYPERTENSIVE DRUGS ARE INDEPENDENT RISK FACTORS FOR COVID-19 MORTALITY.

We aimed to investigate the effects of comorbid diseases and antihypertensive drugs on the clinical outcome of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 infection. A total of 1045 patients whose data could be gathered and confirmed from both hospital files and Turkish National Health Network records were retrospectively screened, and 264 of 1045 patients were excluded because of having more than one comorbid disease. The study population consisted of a total of 781 patients, of which 482 had no comorbid disease, while the remaining 299 patients had only one comorbid disease.

Comparison of the efficacy of two preoxygenation techniques using oxygen reserve index.

Background: Preoxygenation is very important to protect the patient from hypoxia before intubation. However, pulse oximetry has some limitations in detecting hypoxia.

Objectives: We aimed to compare the effectiveness of 2 preoxygenation techniques based on oxygen reserve index (ORI) levels.

Assessment of patients' baseline cystic fibrosis knowledge levels following translation and adaptation of the CF R.I.S.E translation program into Turkish.

Background: Cystic fibrosis (CF) patients have a limited life expectancy, but significant medical advances now highlight the need for successful transition programs from pediatric to adult care. The goal of this project was to introduce the transition program CF R.I.

Aspirin Monotherapy vs No Antiplatelet Therapy in Stable Patients With Coronary Stents Undergoing Low-to-Intermediate Risk Noncardiac Surgery.

Background: Current guidelines recommend the perioperative continuation of aspirin in patients with coronary drug-eluting stents (DES) undergoing noncardiac surgery. However, supporting evidence is limited.

Objectives: This study aimed to compare continuing aspirin monotherapy vs temporarily holding all antiplatelet therapy before noncardiac surgery in patients with previous DES implantation.

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Single Anastomosis Sleeve Ileal Bypass and Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.

Introduction: The rapid increase in obesity and related problems has heightened the importance of obesity and metabolic surgery, resulting in a continuing search for the ideal surgical method. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), which is the gold standard method, and the relatively newer method of single anastomosis sleeve ileal (SASI) bypass.

Methods: The medical records of patients who underwent RYGB and SASI bypass were reviewed and compared regarding excess weight loss (EWL) and HgA1c, fasting glucose, serum iron, ferritin, hemoglobin (Hgb), and vitamin B12 levels.

Perception and Attitude of Turkish Gastroenterologists Toward Obesity: A Nationwide Survey Conducted by the Obesity Study Group of the Turkish Gastroenterology Association.

Background/aims:  Gastroenterologists have an important role in the treatment and management of comorbidities related to obesity. Assessment of gastroenterologists' perception and attitude toward obesity was aimed in this study.

Materials And Methods:  Survey questions were determined for the study.

Comparative performance of artificial ıntelligence models in physical medicine and rehabilitation board-level questions.

Objecti̇ves: The aim of this study was to compare the performance of artificial intelligence models ChatGPT-3.5, ChatGPT-4, and Google Bard in answering Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation board-style questions, assessing their capabilities in medical education and potential clinical applications.

Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was conducted using the PMR100, an example question set for the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Part I exam, focusing on artificial intelligence models' ability to answer and categorize questions by difficulty.