Diabetic peripheral arterial disease in COVID-19 pandemic.

Both diabetes and peripheral arterial disease (PAD) have complex interactions with COVID-19. PAD is one of the most important underlying factors in the development of diabetic foot. The COVID-19 pandemic has also caused an increase in cardiovascular complications in those with chronic diseases, including diabetics, due to both the thrombophilic course of the viral disease and the lockdown measures applied for prevention.

Comprehensive Management of Thrombosed Lower Extremity Venous Aneurysms: A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis and Insights Into Clinical Strategies.

Objective: Venous aneurysms are rare vascular abnormalities associated with venous thromboembolism. In this study, we presented our experience in managing thrombosed lower extremity venous aneurysms and evaluate the impact of vitamin D deficiency and genetic thrombophilic risk factors on patient management and outcomes.

Methods: A single-center retrospective observational analysis was conducted on ten patients with thrombosed lower limb venous aneurysms who underwent surgical procedures at our hospital from July 2014 to February 2023.

Prevalence and predisposing factors of smartphone addiction, sleep quality and daytime sleepiness of nursing students: A cross-sectional design.

Aim: The current study aimed to determine the prevalence of smartphone addiction, sleep quality and daytime sleepiness of nursing students and to identify the predisposing factors of these parameters.

Background: The use of smartphones, which has become an indispensable part of daily life, has various effects on addictive behavior and sleep.

Design: The present study was performed with a cross-sectional design.

Effect of Kegel exercises on the prevention of urinary and fecal incontinence in patients with prostate cancer undergoing radiotherapy.

Purpose: This is a nonrandomized experimental study conducted to evaluate the effect of Kegel exercises on the prevention of urinary and fecal incontinence in prostate cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy.

Method: The study was conducted with 30 patients in the intervention group (IG) and 30 patients in the control group (CG). Data were collected using a patient information form, CTCAE, EORTC QLQ-C30, and a follow-up form reporting weekly Kegel exercises.