The effect of single-task versus dual-task assessment on muscle strength and performance in individuals with knee osteoarthritis.

Background: Dual-task activities, which involve performing two separate tasks simultaneously, often result in reduced motor function and daily activity performance among individuals with knee osteoarthritis (OA).

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the impact of single- and dual-task conditions on muscle strength and performance in individuals with knee OA and examine how cognitive load influences physical task performance in this population.

Methods: Sixty patients with knee OA were included.

Machine learning based algorithms for virtual early detection and screening of neurodegenerative and neurocognitive disorders: a systematic-review.

Background And Aim: Neurodegenerative disorders (e.g., Alzheimer's, Parkinson's) lead to neuronal loss; neurocognitive disorders (e.

Safe Use of Technology in the Operating Room Scale: Development and Psychometric Properties.

Purpose: To develop the Safe Use of Technology in the Operating Room Scale (SUTORS) and evaluation of its psychometric properties.

Design: The study was a scale development study including the validity and reliability analyses.

Methods: The study was conducted in training and research hospitals located in Istanbul, Turkey.

Chemical profiling and biological activity evaluation of propolis from Çayeli-Rize, Eastern Black Sea Region, Anatolia.

The constituents of the aqueous, ethanol, hexane, and methanol extracts of Anatolian propolis collected from the Eastern Black Sea Region (Çayeli-Rize) were investigated by GC-MS, HPLC and AAS. Interestingly, lactulose has been identified. Ten phenolic compounds, namely caffeic acid, ferulic acid, rutin, taxifolin, quercetin, kaempferol, apigenin, silicristin, silibinin and gallic acid were determined.

Navigating Gynecological Oncology with Different Versions of ChatGPT: A Transformative Breakthrough or the Next Black Box Challenge?

Introduction: The study evaluates the performance of large language model versions of ChatGPT - ChatGPT-3.5, ChatGPT-4, and ChatGPT-Omni - in addressing inquiries related to the diagnosis and treatment of gynecological cancers, including ovarian, endometrial, and cervical cancers.

Methods: A total of 804 questions were equally distributed across four categories: true/false, multiple-choice, open-ended, and case-scenario, with each question type representing varying levels of complexity.

Predicting recurrence in adult granulosa cell tumors: the role of Ki67, p53, and TERT mutations.

Purpose: Adult granulosa cell tumors (aGCTs) are a rare type of ovarian malignancy. While most aGCTs have an indolent course, up to 25% experience recurrence. Identifying markers for disease recurrence is crucial for optimal management.

Immediate effects of Kinesio taping on pain, proprioception, and posture in round shoulder individuals with subacromial impingement syndrome: A randomized, double-blinded controlled trial.

Background: Round shoulder posture (RSP), characterized by forward shoulder positioning from weakened and tense muscles, disrupts normal biomechanics and can cause Subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS), resulting in pain during specific movements or positions. This study examines the immediate effects of Kinesio taping (KT) on pain, proprioception, and posture in individuals in round shoulder individuals with SIS.

Methods: The study involved 114 patients diagnosed with RSP and SIS.

The Interaction and Implication of Stress-Induced Hyperglycemia and Cytokine Release Following Traumatic Injury: A Structured Scoping Review.

Introduction: This is a structured scoping review to assess whether there is a relationship between stress-induced hyperglycemia (SIH), cytokine interactions, and mortality in trauma patients in comparison to non-diabetic normoglycemia [NDN], diabetic normoglycemia [DN], and diabetic hyperglycemia [DH].

Methods: We conducted a literature search of MEDLINE (PubMed) databases from 2000 to 2022 using a search strategy to identify observational studies. Initially, 2879 articles were retrieved.

Complex posterior atlantoaxial instability in pediatric os odontoideum: A novel stabilization strategy.

Introduction: Os odontoideum (OO) is a rare anatomic variant of the axis characterized by the separation of a part of the axis. It may cause cervical instability, atlantoaxial dislocation, myelopathy, or permanent paralysis. We present an extremely rare case of an OO with posterior atlantoaxial dislocation in a child.

Investigation of Trace and Macro Element Contents in Commercial Cat Foods.

Background: Nutritional profiles and guidelines are determined by various associations to ensure optimum health of cats and provide pet food manufacturers nutritional recommendations to ensure the well-balanced and nutritionally adequate pet food.

Objectives: It was aimed to determine some trace elements and macro minerals in prescription and non-prescription dry cat foods and compare the contents with the suggested guidelines to evaluate the potential in-compliance.

Methods: A total of 96 dry cat foods were evaluated.

Evaluation of the Impact of Enteral Nutrition Support on Anthropometric Measurements and Micronutrient Levels in Malnourished Children.

Background: Malnutrition is a critical clinical condition that requires early intervention due to its potential for causing preventable fatalities and complications. This study aims to assess the impact of outpatient enteral nutrition support (ENS) as a therapeutic intervention on anthropometric measurements, intolerance, and micronutrient values in malnourished children.

Methods: This observational study included 344 patients in ages 1 to 18 treated with standard enteral nutrition (1.

Hyperandrogenemia impairs endometrial vitamin D receptor expression in polycystic ovary syndrome.

Objectives: To determine the effects of hyperandrogenemia and other phenotypic parameters on endometrial vitamin D receptor (VDR-X2 and VDR-X4) expression in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) undergoing ovarian stimulation and total embryo freezing.

Methods: Forty-four PCOS patients were divided into four phenotypes according to the criteria for hyperandrogenemia (HA), ovulatory dysfunction (OD), and polycystic ovary morphology (PCOM): phenotype A (HA+OD+PCOM), phenotype B (HA+OD), phenotype C (HA+PCOM), and phenotype D (OD+PCOM). Endometrial VDR expression was determined by real-time PCR and immunohistochemistry.

Photosynthesis and hydrogen energy for sustainability: harnessing the sun for a greener future.

At the dawn of the 21 century, the rapid expansion of manufacturing plants and the widespread destruction of natural habitats significantly contributed to accelerating global warming. This phenomenon has led to severe droughts, irreversible agricultural damage, and substantial challenges in securing food supplies for the burgeoning global population. The alarming surge in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations underscores the urgent need to embrace clean energy technologies.

Influence of additional far-red light on the photosynthetic and growth parameters of lettuce plants and the resistance of the photosynthetic apparatus to high irradiance.

The effects of additional far-red light (FRL) on the photosynthetic and growth parameters of plants grown for 30 d and on the photosynthetic activity of the plants under high irradiance [4 h; 1,500 μmol(photon) m s] were studied. The plants were grown under coloured light-emitting diodes at a ratio of red light (RL): blue light (BL): green light (GL): far-red light (FRL) = 0.7:1:0.

Effect of cryptochrome 1 deficiency and spectral composition of light on photosynthetic processes in under high-intensity light exposure.

The role of cryptochrome 1 in photosynthetic processes and pro-/antioxidant balance in the plants was studied. Wild type (WT) and mutant deficient in cryptochrome 1 grown for 20 d under red (RL, 660 nm) and blue (BL, 460 nm) light at an RL:BL = 4:1 ratio were kept for 3 d in different lights: RL:BL = 4:1, RL:BL:GL = 4:1:0.3 (GL - green light, 550 nm), and BL, then were exposed to high irradiance (4 h).

Comparative outcomes of standard laser fistula closure (filac) versus filac combined with advancement flap in the treatment of complex anal fistulas.

Aim: This study aims to compare the clinical outcomes of patients treated for complex anal fistulas using standard laser fistula closure (FiLaC) versus FiLaC combined with an advancement flap (+FLAP).

Methods: A retrospective review was conducted on patients treated for complex anal fistulas between January 2022 and December 2023. Treatments included standard FiLaC and FiLaC combined with an advancement flap.

Breast Cancer Recurrence in Initially Clinically Node-Positive Patients Undergoing Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in the NEOSENTITURK-Trials MF18-02/18-03.

Background: This study aims to identify factors predicting recurrence and unfavorable prognosis in cN+ patients who have undergone sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) following neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC).

Methods: The retrospective multi-centre "MF18-02" and the prospective multi-centre cohort registry trial "MF18-03" (NCT04250129) included patients with cT1-4N1-3M0 with SLNB+/- axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) post-NAC.

Results: A total of 2407 cN+ patients, who later achieved cN0 status after NAC and subsequently underwent SLNB, were studied.

Design and use of assistant robotic arm in endoscopic transnasal surgery.

Objective: This study aimed to develop a robotic system with autonomous functionality for holding and manipulating the endoscope in endoscopic endonasal surgery. A cost-effective prototype was created with the goal of using robotic assistance and achieving a more efficient learning curve for endoscopic surgery.

Methods: A Stewart platform-based endoscope holder and positioner robotic system, developed by the Mechatronics Engineering Department of Kocaeli University, was used in conjunction with 3D Slicer and Plus Toolkit open-source health technology software.

Synthesis, characterization, cytotoxic activity, and molecular docking of 3,4-diaminobenzophenone-CuhNFs and its major components-based nanoflowers.

In this study, organic-inorganic hybrid nanoflower (hNFs) synthesis was realized using 3,4-diaminobenzophenone and Cu(II) metal ions as organic and inorganic ingredients, respectively. The characterization of the synthesized hNFs was carried out using SEM, EDX, FT-IR, XRD, and elemental mapping. The cytotoxic effect of hNFs was investigated against A549 (lung) and MCF-7 (breast) cancer cell lines.

Analysis of depressions indicative of dural venous sinuses within the intracranial cavities of skull bases.

Purpose: This study aimed to examine the anatomical variations and morphometric characteristics of the sulci in the dural venous sinuses within the intracranial cavity, with a particular focus on sex differences and asymmetry.

Methods: Thirty fixed cadaveric heads were used to measure the dimensions (length, width, and depth) and spatial relationships of the dural venous sinus sulci within the intracranial cavity, including the distance to the midline, distance to each other, and lateral margin of the skull. Comparisons were made between sexes and sides of the body.