Sex Differences, Menses-Related Symptoms and Menopause in Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction.

Background: Disorders of gut-brain interaction (DGBI) predominate in women, but little is known about sex differences in menses-related or menopause symptoms.

Methods: Using data from the Rome Foundation Global Epidemiology Survey, we assessed Rome IV DGBI symptoms in individuals in 26 countries who met criteria for ≥ 1 of 5 DGBI: irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), functional dyspepsia (FD), functional constipation (FC), functional diarrhea (FDr), or functional bloating (FB). Participants included pre- and post-menopausal women with DGBI and age-matched men.

Analysis of YouTube Videos on Endotracheal Tube Aspiration Training in Terms of Content, Reliability, and Quality.

This descriptive study aims to investigate the content, quality, and reliability of YouTube videos containing content related to endotracheal tube aspiration. The study was scanned using the keywords "endotracheal aspiration" and "endotracheal tube aspiration," and 22 videos were included in the study. The contents of the selected videos were measured using the Endotracheal Tube Aspiration Skill Form, their reliability was measured using the DISCERN Survey, and their quality was measured using the Global Quality Scale.

Artificial Intelligence in Diagnostic Breast Ultrasound: A Comparative Analysis of Decision Support Among Radiologists With Various Levels of Expertise.

Objective: To investigate integrating an artificial intelligence (AI) system into diagnostic breast ultrasound (US) for improved performance.

Materials And Methods: Seventy suspicious breast mass lesions (53 malignant and 17 benign) from seventy women who underwent diagnostic breast US complemented with shear wave elastography, US-guided core needle biopsy and verified histopathology were enrolled. Two radiologists, one with 15 years of experience and the other with one year of experience, evaluated the images for breast imaging-reporting and data system (BI-RADS) scoring.

The Effect of Stress Ball on Anxiety and Pain Levels in Angiography: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Coronary angiography, an invasive diagnostic procedure, often induces pain and anxiety in patients. Despite the potential for alleviating discomfort, the use of stress balls as a nonpharmacological intervention during angiography remains underexplored. This study is aimed at investigating the impact of stress ball application on pain and anxiety levels in patients undergoing angiography.

The effects of a home visit-supported nursing education program on certain parameters in older adults living alone at home.

Background: The rapid aging of the world population is emerging as a global public health issue, and the likelihood of living alone increases with age.

Aim: This study aims to develop healthy lifestyle behaviors, reduce loneliness levels, and increase social support capacity among older adults living alone at home.

Research Model: The present study was designed as a quasi-experimental study.

Association between papillary thyroid cancer and gene polymorphisms in the Turkish population.

Background/aim: To investigate the association between the rs2267437, rs5751129 and rs132770 polymorphisms of the gene, which plays a role in repairing DNA double-strand breaks, and the risk of papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC).

Materials And Methods: The study included 150 patients who had been diagnosed with PTC and 204 healthy controls. Genotyping of the SNPs was performed using polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP).

The Effect of storybook use in pediatric health services on children's fear and anxiety levels: A meta-analysis study.

Background: Invasive procedures are commonly used in pediatric healthcare, and storybooks can be used as an adjunct analgesic method.

Objectives: This study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of using storybooks as a distraction technique to reduce fear and anxiety in pediatric healthcare. This study was conducted with the aim of revealing the level of effect of storybook use on children's fear and anxiety level in pediatric health services.

Coming in hot: a qualitative investigation into perceptions of parents and doctors of reasons for the presentation of children with fever to the emergency department in England.

Introduction: Paediatric emergency department (ED) attendances and admissions in England are increasing. Fever is a common presenting problem for these attendances. Anxiety and misperceptions surrounding appropriate management of fever persist among parents.

The Effect of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program on Depression and Quality of Life in Cancer Patients: A Meta-Analysis Study.

Mindfulness-based interventions have been receiving growing attention in cancer care. This study was performed to determine the effect of a mindfulness-based stress reduction program on depression and quality of life in cancer patients. The screenings in the study were performed in January to May 2023 through the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), PubMed, Web of Science, Science Direct, and YÖK Thesis Center databases.

Patients' Experiences With Complementary and Alternative Treatments to Manage Chemotherapy Symptoms: A Phenomenological Study.

This phenomenological study aims to explore the experiences of individuals undergoing chemotherapy, focusing on their symptoms and the use of complementary and alternative treatments to cope with these challenges. Thirteen individuals diagnosed with cancer in a city in the central region of Turkey were interviewed using a semi-structured, in-depth approach in this phenomenological study. The criterion sampling method was employed to select participants, and interviews continued until data saturation was achieved.

Primary Versus Secondary Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP): A Meeting Report from the 2023 McMaster ITP Summit.

The McMaster Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) Summit was an educational seminar from leading experts in immune thrombocytopenia and related disorders geared towards hematologists, internists, immunologists, and clinical and translational scientists. The focus of the Summit was to review the mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment of primary versus secondary ITP. Specific objectives were to describe the unique features of secondary ITP, and to review its mechanisms in the context of autoimmune disease and infection.

Comparison of IL-1 Receptor Antagonist and Dexamethasone in Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: Animal Model.

Objective: This study aimed to attenuate cochlear inflammation following noise-induced hearing loss by targeting IL-1. We evaluated the effectiveness of IL-1 inhibition through auditory and histological assessments in an animal model.

Study Design: Experimental animal study.

Does scapular dyskinesia affect upper extremity performance, proprioception, and body image in kickboxers? Case-control study.

Background: Scapular Dyskinesia (SD) is detected more frequently in athletes who do overhead activity sports. SD is more common in kickboxers who actively use their upper extremities. This study was conducted to compare upper extremity stabilization, proprioception and body image in kickboxers with and without SD.

Bio-Psychosocial Dimension of Hemodialysis and Spiritual Coping Strategies: A Phenomenological Study on Patient Experiences in Türkiye.

This study aimed to examine the bio-psychosocial experiences of patients living in Türkiye receiving hemodialysis treatment and to examine their spiritual coping strategies. A descriptive phenomenological research methodology was used in this study. This study was conducted with 23 hemodialysis patients, and interviews were conducted individually and face to face.

Health literacy and successful aging in older adults: A predictive correlational design: Health literacy and successful aging.

Objective: This study aimed to measure health literacy and successful aging level and their predisposing factors among older adults.

Methods: A predictive correlational design was performed. The study was completed with 450 older individuals, resulting in a participation rate of 94.

Knowledge of Illness Trajectory and Symptoms of Heart Failure in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome.

Background: Preventive management of heart failure (HF) should involve strategies to increase awareness of HF in patients with pre-HF and those at risk of HF. However, the perception of HF in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) remains unclear. This study aimed to assess patient understanding of the definition of HF for the public (i.

De novo variants disrupt an LDB1-regulated transcriptional network in congenital ventriculomegaly.

Congenital hydrocephalus (CH), characterized by cerebral ventriculomegaly (CV), is among the most common and least understood pediatric neurosurgical disorders. We have identified in the largest-assembled CV cohort (>2,697 parent-proband trios) an exome-wide significant enrichment of protein-altering de novo variants (DNVs) in LDB1 (p = 1.11 x 10-15).

Investigation of the effects of different treatment approaches on lumbar stabilizer muscles and diaphragm motility in individuals with chronic low back pain.

Objectives: This study aimed to examine effects of core stabilization and aerobic exercises on lumbar stabilizer muscles and diaphragm motility in individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP).

Patients And Methods: Fifty-one patients (19 males, 32 females; mean age: 32.7±8.

Effects of Emotional Eating Behaviour and Burnout Levels of Nurses on Job Performance: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study.

This study was conducted to determine the effects of nurses' emotional eating behaviour and burnout levels on job performance. The population of this descriptive and cross-sectional study covered 750 nurses working in İstanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital, and the sample included 255 nurses. The data were collected between 15.

Turkish Version of The Renal Inpatient Nutrition Screening Tool: Validity and Reliability for Hemodialysis Patients.

The aim of this study was to analyze the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Renal Inpatient Nutrition Screening Tool (Renal iNUT) for hemodialysis patients.The Renal Inpatient Nutrition Screening Tool (Renal iNUT) and the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) were used in adult hemodialysis patients at two different centers to identify malnutrition. The Subjective Global Assessment (SGA), regarded as the gold standard for nutritional status assessment, was utilized for comparison.

An Evaluation of Language Development and Working Memory in Children with Hearing Loss.

Background:  Children with hearing loss (HL) have difficulty in performing the complex functions of language, especially in noisy environments. Cognitive processes such as working memory and short-term memory are effective on individual differences in language skills in children with HL.

Purpose:  The present study aimed to evaluate the vocabulary and syntax skills in language development areas and working memory of children with HL and to compare these results with those of their peers with normal hearing (NH).

Investigating the impact of various insole applications on balance and postural stability in the elderly.

Objectives: Aging leads to physical and cognitive declines, notably affecting balance and motor skills, making falls a prevalent health concern among the elderly. Falls, a significant health issue among the elderly, often stem from these impairments. This study aims to investigate the impact of different insole materials, specifically cork and silicone, on balance and postural stability in the elderly.

Hospitality Venues' Anti-tobacco Legislation Violation in 11 Different Cities in Türkiye.

In Türkiye, anti-tobacco legislation (Law No. 4207 on the Prevention and Control of Harms of Tobacco Products) aims to ensure a "tobacco-free" life for current and future generations. However, there are observations of violations in the hospitality sector.