Recovery of Myocardial Functions After Kidney Transplantation in Patients with Heart Failure Due to Uremic Cardiomyopathy.

Objective: Although left ventricular hypertrophy frequently accompanies end-stage renal disease, heart failure (HF) with reduced ejection fraction (EF) is also observed in a subset of patients. In those patients kidney transplantation (KT) is generally avoided due to an increased risk of mortality in addition to the risks associated with HF. This prospective study was designed to follow patients with HF who were being prepared for KT.

Invited Response on: Comment on ''The Impact of Duration and Force of Centrifugation on Platelet Content and Mass in the Preparation of Platelet-Rich Plasma''.

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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.

Biopsychosocial conditions of patients in the rheumatology department of a university hospital.

Introduction: The aim was to examine biopsychosocial conditions of patients hospitalized in the rheumatology department of a university hospital.

Material And Methods: Ninety-six patients (mean age: 53.14 ±16.

The Effect of Healthcare Professionals' Gender Perceptions on Their Reporting of Intimate Partner Violence Against Women.

The research was conducted as a descriptive, cross-sectional study aimed at determining the factors influencing the effect of healthcare professionals' gender perceptions on their reporting of intimate partner violence against women. The sample of the study consisted of 191 people working in the emergency departments of public hospitals affiliated to the GaziantepG Provincial Health Directorate. A personal information form, the Gender Perception Scale, and the Scale of Health Professionals' Intentions/Behaviors Regarding Reporting Intimate Partner Violence were used as data collection tools.

A new biomarker in the diagnosis and prognosis of pulmonary thromboembolism: Serum profilin-1.

Objective: Pulmonary Thromboembolism (PTE) is one of the major cardiovascular diseases with high morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and accurate prognosis are essential in clinical management. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of serum Profilin-1(PFN1) in diagnosing and prognosis PTE.

Perioperative, Oncological, and Functional Outcomes after Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy in Elderly Patients: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis.

We aimed to assess the perioperative, oncological, and functional outcomes of patients aged 70 years or older following retroperitoneal laparoscopic partial nephrectomy (LPN) and compare their results with younger patients. A retrospective review of our prospectively maintained database identified 329 patients who underwent retroperitoneal LPN from January 2013 to October 2022. The patients divided into 2 groups defined by age ≥70 or <70 years at the time of surgery.

Exploring gastrointestinal manifestations in childhood onset systemic lupus erythematosus - Insights from a multicenter study.

Objective: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) constitutes an autoimmune disorder with potential involvement of the gastrointestinal system (GIS). Our objective was to assess the gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations in patients diagnosed with childhood onset SLE.

Methods: The study cohort consisted of 123 patients with childhood onset-SLE and GIS involvement from 16 referral departments of pediatric rheumatology.

Prevalence, distribution, and prognostic significance of morphological variants of neuroendocrine tumors of the gastrointestinal tract - a multicenter study.

The incidence and prevalence of neuroendocrine neoplasms (NENs) in many organs are increasing. Although such NENs have similar grades, they may exhibit quite different behaviors. In this multicenter study, we aimed to investigate the prevalence and distribution of different morphological NEN variants in the non-pancreatic gastrointestinal (GI) tract and determine whether they can guide prognosis prediction.

Effects of apelin on neonatal brain neurogenesis in L-NAME-induced maternal preeclampsia.

The aim of this study was to investigate the possible protective effects of apelin, which is known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, on changes in neurogenesis in newborns of pregnant rats with L-NAME-induced preeclampsia. Wistar albino female rats were divided into four experimental groups: Control, Apelin, Preeclampsia and Preeclampsia + Apelin. Blood pressure was measured on the 5th, 11th and 17th days of gestation, urine protein was analyzed from urine samples collected for 24 h on the 6th, 12th and 18th days and serum creatinine was analyzed from serum samples.

Comparison of the Effect of Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) and Fat Graft on Autologous Bone Grafting in a Randomized-controlled Experimental Skull Model.

Gold standard method for the treatment of critical-sized bone defects is the autogenous bone grafting procedure. A number of new and potentially useful adjuncts currently are being investigated to enhance the success of bone grafting. We propose to evaluate the effect of the most known and easily obtained 2 biological materials, fat graft and platelet-rich plasma (PRP), on bone graft healing.

Surgical Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Compliance in Turkey: Data from the Prospective, Observational, Multicenter Survey Including 7,978 Surgical Patients.

Surgical antimicrobial prophylaxis (SAP) is the peri-operative administration of antimicrobial agents. Compliance rates vary worldwide from 15% to 84.3%, with studies in Turkey not exceeding 35%.

The impact of COVID-19 vaccination on the sexual health of male healthcare professionals.

Introduction: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic negatively affected the mental and sexual health of individuals, especially healthcare professionals. In this study, we aimed to investigate the changes in anxiety and sexual activity of male healthcare professionals following vaccination.

Methodology: This prospective cross-sectional and descriptive online survey was conducted between July 1, 2021 and November 1, 2021, involving a total of 170 healthcare professionals.

HALP Score as a New Prognostic Factor for Patients with Metastatic Bladder Cancer.

Objective: To investigate the effect of the haemoglobin, albumin, lymphocyte, and platelet (HALP) score (Haemoglobin, Albumin, Lymphocyte, Platelet count) on survival as a new prognostic factor in metastatic bladder cancer.

Study Design: Descriptive study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Medical Oncology, Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey, and Adnan Menderes University, Aydin, Turkey, from 2010 to 2020.

Comparison of the median and ulnar nerves of rheumatoid arthritis patients and healthy subjects by ultrasound.

Objectives: In this study, we aimed to investigate ulnar and median nerve cross-sectional areas (CSAs) by ultrasonography in RA patients who had no signs or symptoms of neurologic involvement.

Patients And Methods: This case-control study was conducted with 76 participants (72 females, 4 males; mean age: 53.2+10.

Familial Mediterranean fever: perspective on female fertility and disease course in pregnancy from a multicenter nationwide network.

The aim of this study was to analyze the pregnancy process, especially the Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) disease course and attack types during pregnancy, and to examine the relationship between disease-related factors and female infertility in FMF patients. The study, which was planned in a multicenter national network, included 643 female patients. 435 female patients who had regular sexual intercourse were questioned in terms of infertility.

The prevalence and topographic distribution of penile calcification in a large cohort: a retrospective cross-sectional study.

The prevalence of penile calcification in the population remains uncertain. This retrospective multicenter study aimed to determine the prevalence and characteristics of penile calcification in a large cohort of male patients undergoing non-contrast pelvic tomography. A total of 14 545 scans obtained from 19 participating centers between 2016 and 2022 were retrospectively analyzed within a 3-months period.

Factors Predicting Response in Breast Cancer Receiving Neoadjuvant Therapy and the Role of Ki67 Labeling Index.

Objective: To determine the predictive value of Ki67 on pathological complete response (pCR) of breast and axilla regions in breast cancer (BC) patients receiving neoadjuvant therapy (NAT).

Study Design: Descriptive study. Place and Duration of the Study: Departments of Medical Oncology, Sirnak State Hospital, Aydin State Hospital, Manisa Celal Bayar University, and Dokuz Eylul University, from November 2010 to July 2022.

Comparison of Posterior and Antero-Lateral Renal Tumors in Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy: A Propensity Score Matching Analysis.

This study aimed to compare the antero-lateral and posterior localized renal masses in laparoscopic partial nephrectomy with the retroperitoneal approach in terms of operative, functional, and oncological outcomes. Patients who underwent retroperitoneal laparoscopic partial nephrectomy by a single surgeon between January 2013 and January 2021 were included in the study. A one-to-one propensity score matching (PSM) analysis was conducted to obtain two balanced groups.

Predictive factors affecting morcellation efficiency in holmium laser enucleation of the prostate.

Purpose: To determine the factors affecting morcellation efficiency in holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) surgery.

Materials And Methods: Patients who underwent HoLEP surgery by a single surgeon between 2018 and 2022 were included in the study. Our primary outcome of interest in this study was morcellation efficiency.