Reverse Wafer Procedure.

 This study aimed to present the results of an alternative technique for treating ulnar impaction syndrome, the "reverse wafer procedure," and assess the mid-term clinical outcomes of patients treated with this technique.  A retrospective evaluation was conducted on 14 patients who underwent the reverse wafer procedure for ulnar impaction syndrome between 2013 and 2020. The inclusion criteria for the study were persistent ulnar-sided wrist pain, even after a minimum of 3 months of nonoperative treatment, the presence of a chondral lesion on the lunate, and an intact triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) based on arthroscopic evaluation.

Forns index and fatty liver index, but not FIB-4, are associated with indices of glycaemia, pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes: analysis of The Maastricht Study.

Objective: Glucose metabolism status (GMS) is linked to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Higher levels of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are observed in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and NAFLD. We examined the association between GMS, non-invasive tests and AGEs, with liver steatosis and fibrosis.

Sustained impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on medical student learning and well-being in rural Australia: findings from a repeated national multicentre survey.

Objective: The impact of COVID-19 on medical students has predominantly been assessed by one-off survey studies at the pandemic onset. This national study investigated the sustained impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on medical students' rural clinical placement learning and well-being.

Design: Repeated cross-sectional survey design.

Rate of decline in kidney function with age: a systematic review.

Objective: To determine the distribution of kidney function values as measured by glomerular filtration rate (GFR), and the rate of decline with age in male and female healthy subjects without pre-existing medical conditions.

Design: Systematic review and structured synthesis.

Search Sources: PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials and Web of Science, from database inception to 25 October 2023.

Factors associated with retakes in health Professions Courses: A case study of Five selected Universities in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Background: Academic examination retakes are significant challenges in health professions education. With rigorous clinical assessments, limited training resources and high-stakes examinations, students struggle to meet academic requirements which cab result in retakes. This study aimed to assess the proportion of medical and nursing students with retakes across five Sub-Saharan African universities and to explore factors contributing to the retakes.

Discriminant analysis of occupational performance characteristics in patients with major depressive disorders and healthy individuals.

Aim: Assessing symptoms and daily functioning in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) can be challenging, as their limited self-monitoring abilities may result in behavior observed during structured interviews not accurately reflecting their daily lives. This study aimed to determine if specific occupational behaviors could distinguish individuals with MDD from healthy individuals.

Methods: Baseline data were collected from medical records and activity programs.

The relationship between single leg balance and proprioception of the knee joint in individuals with non-specific chronic back pain.

Background: Proprioceptive information from the hips, knees, and ankles as well as joint coordination are important for maintaining and controlling balance. Regional receptors in the muscles, joints, skin, and tendons as well as proprioception in the knee joint provide the necessary joint activity and stability. Pain may occur with a decreased sense of balance and proprioception.

Determination of the relationship between competencies in disaster nursing management and perceived stress: The intermediary role of resilience.

Background: Türkiye encounters various natural disasters, foremost earthquakes, and, nurses' resilience, ability to cope with stress and disaster competence play a significant role in disasters.

Objective: The objective of this study is to establish the intermediary role of resilience in the relation between nurses' competencies in disaster management and perceived stress.

Method: The sampling of this descriptive and cross-sectional study included 240 nurses from across Türkiye.

Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version of Spondyloarthritis Knowledge Questionnaire: A Methodological Study.

Background: Information and education are recommended for patients with inflammatory arthritis including spondyloarthritis (SpA). However, there is no Turkish instrument available to measure the knowledge level of patients with SpA. The study aimed to translate the Spondyloarthritis Knowledge Questionnaire (SPAKE) into Turkish and investigate its validity and reliability.

Comparison of Blood Pressure Measurement Results from Two Different Regions (Upper Arm and Ankle).

Background: This study was conducted to determine the clinical concordance of non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) measurements from the upper arm and ankle and to determine whether there is a difference between them.

Methods: A prospective and cross-sectional research design was used in this study. The study population included 106 patients hospitalized in the surgical clinics of a training and research hospital.

Statin-treated RBC dynamics in a microfluidic porous-like network.

The impact of therapeutic interventions on red blood cell (RBC) deformability and microscale transport is investigated, using statins as an exemplar. Human RBCs were treated in vitro with two commonly prescribed statins, atorvastatin and rosuvastatin, at clinically relevant concentrations. Changes in RBC deformability were quantified using a microfluidic-based ektacytometer and expressed in terms of the elongation index.

Explanatory variables of objectively measured physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep in adults with type 1 diabetes: A systematic review.

Aims: This systematic review aimed to summarize knowledge on explanatory variables of PA, SB and sleep in adults with T1D to support the development of healthy lifestyle interventions.

Methods: A systematic search of four databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and Embase) was performed. Only objective measurements of PA, SB and sleep were included and all explanatory variables were classified according to the socio-ecological model (i.

Effect of Vitamin D Supplementation According to Daily Dietary Levels on Biochemical Parameters in 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Deficiency of Women with Obesity.

Objectives: This study examined how vitamin D supplementation based on daily dietary intake affects biomarkers in obese women with 25-hydroxyvitamin D deficiency.

Materials And Methods: Group D (n= 14) used vitamin D supplements daily for 2 months, and Group C (n= 16) did not receive supplements. Three blood samples were collected from the volunteers during the initial phase of the study.

Impact of structural factors around the accessory nerve on the pathogenesis of essential neck and upper-back stiffness: a sonographic investigation.

Introduction: Neck and upper-back stiffness involves discomfort/ache in the trapezius muscle (TM). The pathogenesis of 'essential neck and upper-back stiffness' without obvious causes remains uncertain. In symptomatic subjects, TM hardness correlates with decreased transverse cervical artery (TCA) blood flow to the TM.

The Turkish version of the brief Michigan hand outcomes questionnaire: cross-cultural adaptation, validity, and reliability testing.

Objective: This study aimed to develop the Turkish version of the Brief Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire (B-MHQ) and to demonstrate its reliability and validity for evaluating hand function in the Turkish population with hand/wrist disorders.

Methods: This study was conducted in accordance with Beaton et al.'s Guidelines for the Process of Cross-Cultural Adaptation of SelfReport Measures.

Evaluation of Coping Mechanism of Mothers of Children with Chronic Diseases During Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic.

Aim:: The aim of this study was to determine the problems, perceived stress, and coping with the stress of mothers of children with chronic diseases during the pandemic.

Methods:: The study was conducted with cross-sectional design. The data were gathered from the mothers of children with chronic diseases who were followed up at the endocrine outpatient clinic of a hospital in Istanbul between February 1, 2021, and May 31, 2021.

The Effect of Peripheral Neuropathy on Disability and Anxiety.

One of the most common problems in individuals receiving neurotoxic chemotherapy is neuropathy. The study aimed to evaluate the peripheral neuropathy and the relationship between neuropathy, disability, and anxiety in patients receiving neurotoxic chemotherapy. The sample of the study consisted of individuals with cancer in the chemotherapy unit of a city hospital between March and July 2021.

Level of nurse-nurse collaboration and influencing factors in Türkiye and Italy: a mixed-methods study.

Background: Collaboration between nurses is crucial in improving quality in healthcare and plays a key role in increasing nurses' job satisfaction.

Objectives: Our study aimed to investigate the level of collaboration between nurses working in Turkey and Italy and its related factors. The study also deepened the point of view of clinical nurses and nurse managers on this topic.

The relationship between moral distress and cultural sensitivity levels in pediatric nurses: A cross-sectional study.

Purpose: The study aimed to determine the relationship between moral distress and intercultural sensitivity levels among pediatric nurses.

Design And Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between June 1, 2023 and March 1, 2024. The sample of the study consisted of 120 nurses working in pediatric units in public, university and training and research hospitals in a provincial center in the Western region of Turkey.

Improving speech intelligibility in noise and spatial perception: the critical role of hearing aid microphone position.

Introduction: Hearing aid (HA) manufacturers have introduced behind-the-ear (BTE) models where the microphone is positioned in the ear canal, which could impact auditory performance by distorting the pinna's acoustic cues. This study aimed to compare two different BTE HAs with varying microphone positions: the receiver in the ear (RITE) and the transducer in the ear (TIE).

Methods: The study involved 10 participants who had never used HAs before.

The effectiveness of telemedicine applications in mental health services: a meta-analysis study.

Aim: This study was conducted to reveal the effectiveness of telemedicine applications in mental health services.

Material Method: For this meta-analysis study, data were obtained by searching PubMed, Web of Science, EBSCOhost, Google Scholar, and YÖK Thesis Center databases for the last 5 years in September-December 2023. After the review, 24 studies were included.