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Background: Childhood sexual abuse is the exploitation of a child by an adult for sexual purposes. Many cases go undetected and can occur across all socioeconomic levels, ages, genders, and regions. With the rise of internet use, abuse is increasingly occurring online, with some online relationships escalating to in-person sexual contact between the victim and offender.

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Despite significant medical and technological advancements, cardiac arrest remains a critical public health concern due to its persistently high mortality and morbidity rates. Consequently, research on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is of significant importance. This study presents a bibliometric analysis of the 100 most-cited articles in the field of CPR identified using the Scopus database without time restrictions.

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Lithium has long been used as a cornerstone mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder (BD). However, reliable biomarkers that can predict which patients will respond better to lithium are still lacking. This study aims to evaluate the potential of NR1D1 gene SNP; rs2071427 and actigraphic measurements in predicting lithium response.

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Existing literature offers some insights into the prevalence of anxiety and depression in children with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). However, the literature on anxiety sensitivity (AS) and quality of life (QoL) in these children remains poorly understood. This study aimed to evaluate psychiatric diagnoses, anxiety and depression levels, AS, and QoL in children with CSU compared to healthy controls.

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Health service policies are evolving into qualified health care providing best possible outcomes as well as focused on patient satisfaction. Hence the qualification valued health care includes patient satisfaction measurements, it is suggested to get feedbacks during the assessment of outcomes from the patient's perspective. Aging of the world population accelerates demand on rehabilitation medicine which means recovering impairments so is directly related with quality of life.

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Background/aims: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that negatively impacts individuals' quality of life.

Methods: This study investigates the effect of circadian preferences on the quality of life in patients with GERD. A total of 152 participants (80 patients diagnosed with GERD and 72 healthy controls) were included in the study.

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Background: Penetrating thoracic injuries are critical conditions that significantly influence the clinical outcomes of trauma patients in the emergency department (ED). This study evaluates the prognostic value of the glucose-to-potassium ratio (GPR) in predicting mortality among patients presenting to the ED with isolated penetrating thoracic injuries caused by stabbings.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study was conducted in the emergency department of a tertiary hospital from January 1, 2021 to January 1, 2023.

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Sex differences in clinical and polysomnographic features of obstructive sleep apnea: The Turkish sleep apnea database (TURKAPNE) cohort.

Sleep Med

December 2024

Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye; Koc University Research Center for Translational Medicine (KUTTAM), Istanbul, Türkiye; Department of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, Institute of Medicine, University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg, Sweden; Department of Clinical Sciences, Respiratory Medicine and Allergology, Lund University School of Medicine, Lund, Sweden; Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Electronic address:

Background: Previous reports from relatively small clinical cohorts have suggested that the clinical presentation of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) differs between men and women.

Objective: We aimed to explore sex differences in clinical and polysomnographic features of OSA in a large nationwide registry.

Methods: Participants from the ongoing Turkish Sleep Apnea Database (TURKAPNE) Study from 34 centers were included in the current analysis.

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Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence, risk, and predisposing factors of diabetic foot ulcers in adults with diabetes.

Methods: This study is multi-centered descriptive cross-sectional research. Data were collected between June 2022 and November 2022 in seven cities, including five teaching and research hospitals and two public hospitals.

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The Low Back Activity Confidence Scale (LoBACS) is a 15-item scale designed to assess low back pain (LBP) through self-efficacy, a key predictor of functional recovery. This study aimed to culturally adapt and evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of LoBACS in patients with LBP. The translation and adaptation followed Beaton et al.

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Objectives: To evaluate the predictivity of haematologic parameters and HALP score on testicular viability in adults with testicular torsion.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 139 men ≥18 years of age who underwent testicular detorsion with fixation (n = 90) or orchiectomy (n = 49) due to testicular torsion in five different tertiary centers between May 2019 and August 2023. Demographic, pre-, peri- and postoperative data were analyzed.

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Background: Vision, Aphasia, and Neglect (VAN), Ventura Emergent Large Vessel Occlusion (VES), and Large Artery Intracranial Occlusion (LARIO) are promising stroke screening tools that were shown to have high diagnostic performance to detect Emergent Large Vessel Occlusion (ELVO) in their derivation studies.

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the validation of VAN, VES, and LARIO in predicting ELVO among patients presenting at emergency department (ED) triage with suspected acute ischemic stroke.

Methods: This is a prospective multicenter study conducted in five EDs of tertiary stroke centers between June and October 2023.

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  • Bipolar disorder (BD) is a mental health condition marked by severe mood swings, affecting about 1% of the population, with genetics and environment playing a role in its development.
  • * This study focused on analyzing gene variants in three families with BD using whole-exome sequencing, examining six patients in total.
  • * Researchers identified seven genes potentially linked to BD, including two novel variants, and emphasized the need for larger studies to explore these findings' implications for diagnosis and treatment.
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  • The study examined the serum levels of various proteins related to myelin and inflammation in children with ADHD compared to healthy controls, focusing on their connection to clinical severity and irritability.
  • Researchers included 141 ADHD children aged 8-14 and 135 typical controls, measuring protein levels using specific assays and assessing behaviors with standardized scales.
  • Results indicated significantly higher levels of certain proteins (MAG, CDNF, hs-CRP, reelin, cerebellin) in ADHD children, alongside increased irritability, and noted significant correlations between some protein levels and clinical symptoms of ADHD and related disorders.
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  • The study compared the effectiveness and safety of FOLFIRI combined with bevacizumab versus FOLFIRI combined with aflibercept in patients with RAS-mutant metastatic colon cancer who had previously received treatment.
  • Results showed that patients receiving FOLFIRI with bevacizumab had a median overall survival (OS) of 14.1 months and progression-free survival (PFS) of 7.7 months, which were significantly better than those treated with aflibercept (OS: 11.2 months, PFS: 5.7 months).
  • Additionally, the bevacizumab group experienced fewer severe side effects (50.9% in aflibercept group vs 25.
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  • Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is essential for managing acute and chronic coronary syndromes, helping to lower mortality rates and prevent further complications.
  • A study followed 1500 patients on a specific fixed-dose DAPT (ASA + clopidogrel) to evaluate its effectiveness and safety, primarily focusing on hospitalization and bleeding risks.
  • Results indicated that the fixed-dose combination therapy was effective, with low rates of hospitalization for cardiovascular issues and minimal bleeding complications in appropriately selected patients.
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Determination of Compassion Satisfaction and Compassion Fatigue Among Surgical Nurses.

J Perianesth Nurs

November 2024

Faculty of Heath Science, Department of Surgical Disease Nursing, Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey.

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine the level of compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue in surgical nurses.

Design: A descriptive and relationship-seeking study.

Methods: The study sample consisted of 200 surgical nurses working in surgical units.

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Introduction: Topical therapies are used in almost all patients with psoriasis. A novel fixed topical combination cream (GN-037) with a lower concentration (0.0356%) of clobetasol 17-propionate (CP) was developed together with urea, salicylic acid, and retinoic acid to provide a better benefit-risk ratio.

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Background: The Internet has transformed global information access, particularly through platforms like YouTube, which launched in 1995 and has since become the second largest search engine worldwide with over two billion monthly users. While YouTube offers extensive educational content, including health topics like cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic life support (BLS), it also poses risks due to potential misinformation. Our study focuses on evaluating the accuracy of CPR and BLS videos on YouTube according to the latest 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines.

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  • * Researchers collected 1,346 nasopharyngeal swab samples, isolating 879 high-quality genomes for analysis, focusing on clades, lineages, age-related associations, and mutations over a 10-month period.
  • * Specific variants like B.1.1.7 (Alpha) and B.1.617.2 (Delta) were identified, along with unique mutations linked to the later Omicron variant, emphasizing the need for ongoing genetic monitoring to improve COVID-19 prevention strategies.
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Regional variations in psoriatic arthritis: Insights from a nationwide multicenter analysis in Türkiye.

Arch Rheumatol

September 2024

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Division of Rheumatology and Immunology, Sakarya University Faculty of Medicine, Sakarya, 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.

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Trauma is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, and online platforms have become essential sources of information for trauma management. YouTube can play a significant role in helping people access medical information. YouTube was searched using the keywords management of trauma and assessment of trauma to identify relevant videos.

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Genomic repeat sequences are patterns of nucleic acids that exist in multiple copies throughout the genome. More than 60 Mendelian disorders are caused by the expansion or contraction of these repeats. Various specific methods for determining tandem repeat variations have been developed.

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