Paraphilias, Sociodemographic and Forensic Profiles of Men Convicted of Sexual Offenses in Turkey.

This study investigated the psychiatric, paraphilic, and forensic profiles of men who were convicted of sexual offenses. It also examined childhood trauma exposure in the group with potential paraphilia. The study was performed in the closed prison located in the Istanbul Silivri Penal Institutions Campus.

Can Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio Be a Useful Criterion for Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome in the Absence of Leukocytosis?

Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is a rare but severe side effect of antipsychotic medication. Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a simple marker used to measure systemic inflammation. In this case report we explore the relationship of inflammation in the etiology of NMS.

Does Blood Flow Change according to Mood? Blood Rheology in Bipolar Disorder.

Objective: Bipolar disorder (BD) is associated with increased rates of cardiovascular diseases. There is growing evidence that blood viscosity may have a common role, correlated with well-known major risk factors that promote cardiovascular disease. In this study we aimed to investigate the whole blood viscosity (WBV) in different stages of BD.

Decreased circulating urokinase plasminogen activator receptor (uPAR) concentration in acute episodes of bipolar disorder; could it be a reflection of axonal injury?

Introduction: In recent years, the role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of Bipolar Disorder (BD) has been studied thoroughly. Urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor (uPAR) is one of the molecules, whose concentration is of predictive value with regards to an ongoing inflammation and tissue regeneration, and it is hypothesized that it may also be altered in Bipolar Disorder. In this study, it is aimed to compare the levels of serum soluble uPAR during the manic, depressive and euthymic states of cases diagnosed with bipolar disorder, with healthy individuals.

Atherogenic index of plasma as a cardiovascular risk marker in manic, depressive, and euthymic stages of bipolar disorder.

Objective: Individuals with bipolar disorder (BD) frequently suffer from cardiovascular disease (CVD), and it is a leading cause of mortality. Clinicians use routine laboratory tests, including a lipid profile, to predict cardiovascular risk. In addition, a particular lipid ratio, the atherogenic index of plasma (AIP), is a sensitive, new parameter that can be used to assess highrisk groups.