Diagnostic Accuracy of Ileocolic Artery and Vein Diameter for Acute Appendicitis.

BACKGROUND Regional inflammation-induced local vasodilation may exist in cases of appendicitis. In this study, the diameters of the ileocolic artery (ICA) and ileocolic vein (ICV) were measured using contrast-enhanced abdominal computed tomography (CT) scans in acute appendicitis cases. The study aimed to measure the diagnostic value of these measurements in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.

A comprehensive morphometric analysis of pterygospinous and pterygoalar bars on computed tomography images.

This study is aimed to determine the prevalence and morphometric characteristics of the pterygospinous (Ps) and pterygoalar (Pa) bars using computed tomography (CT) images on an extensive study sample of the Anatolian population. The CT images of 700 patients (350 males, 350 females) were analyzed for morphological characteristics and Pa and Ps bars. Ps and Pa bars were classified as complete or incomplete (partial) depending on the degree of ossification.

The Added-value of Staging F-FDG PET/CT in the Prediction of Overall Survival in the Patients with Bladder Cancer.

Objectives: This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the prognostic importance of F-fluorodeoxyglucose (F-FDG)-positive pelvic lymph nodes (LNs) and extra-pelvic disease on staging F-FDG positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) in patients with bladder cancer.

Methods: Bladder cancer patients who underwent staging F-FDG PET/CT were included in the study. Histopathologic features of tumors, therapy histories, presence of distinguishable tumors on CT and PET images, sizes and maximum standardized uptake value (SUV) of primary tumors, total numbers, sizes, and SUV of F-FDG-positive pelvic and extra-pelvic LNs, and total numbers and SUV of distant metastases (M1a/1b) were recorded.

Discussion of Follow-Up and Treatment Results of Children With High-Grade Renal Trauma.

Purpose: The aim of the study is to examine the follow-up and treatment results of late renal functions in children with high-grade (Grades 4, 5) renal trauma resulting from blunt abdominal injury.

Methods: The follow-up and treatment reports of 41 patients with renal trauma admitted to our clinic between the years 2005 and 2015 were reviewed retrospectively.

Results: Eight of the 41 cases had Grade 1, five had Grade 2, and 12 had Grade 3 renal trauma.

Serum sRAGE levels in children with atopic dermatitis: a prospective study.

Introduction: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is chronic inflammatory skin disorder. The receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE) plays a role in inflammatory reactions. The soluble form of RAGE (sRAGE) acts as a decoy to inhibit interactions of RAGE.

Massa intermedia in adults: incidence, dimension, location and clinical importance.

Purpose: This retrospective magnetic resonance imaging investigation aimed to obtain information related to the anatomy of the massa intermedia (MI) in an adult population.

Methods: The work conducted on MRI views of 1058 (539 males and 519 females) healthy adult samples aged with 48.93 ± 17.

Effect of pulmonary embolism location on electrocardiological parameters.

Objective: Pulmonary thromboembolism is a disease with high morbidity and mortality. Various changes occur on the electrocardiogram secondary to pulmonary thromboembolism. The objective of this study was to investigate variations in QT dispersion, Tpeak-Tend duration, and Tpeak-Tend/QT ratio in relation to pulmonary thromboembolism localization and their impacts on 30-day mortality.

The prognostic impact of comorbidity, nutritional and performance status on patients with diffuse large B cell lymphoma.

Background: The aim of the study was to investigate the impact of nutritional status, comorbidity, and performance status on patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL).

Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 112 DLBCL patients who were diagnosed at our center between 2009 and 2018. Demographic and disease characteristics and laboratory test results were recorded.

The Relationship between Serum Selenium Levels and Restless Leg Syndrome in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients.

: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a global public health issue with rising incidence linked to substantial morbidity and mortality. Selenium, an antioxidant trace element, has been linked to low serum levels in end-stage renal disease. Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), a sleep disorder, is prevalent in CKD patients and significantly impacts their quality of life.

Long-term Results of Imatinib Discontinuation in Patients with Chronic-phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: A National Multicenter Prospective Study.

Objective: The discovery of imatinib was a milestone for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). As the life expectancy of CML patients has approached that of the general population, research has shifted towards improving quality of life and economic considerations. After 2010, it was shown that some patients could maintain molecular response even after discontinuing imatinib.

TIBIOCALCANEAL ARTHRODESIS: A COMPARISON OF ANTERIOR APPROACH AND TRANSFIBULAR APPROACH.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiologic results and complications of patients who underwent ankle arthrodesis performed by the transfibular approach and anterior approach in end-stage ankle osteoarthritis.

Methods: Between 2016 and 2022, 41 patients who satisfied the inclusion criteria for this retrospective comparative analysis were included. Of them, 19 patients are included in the anterior approach group and 22 patients are included in the transfibular approach group.

An analysis of YouTube videos about restless leg syndrome: Choosing the right guide.

Individuals often resort to YouTube as a means of accessing insights into their medical conditions and potential avenues for treatment. Among prevalent and incapacitating afflictions within the general populace, restless leg syndrome assumes significance. The focal objective of this investigation is to scrutinize the caliber inherent in videos pertaining to restless leg syndrome disseminated via the YouTube platform.

Sodium-Glucose Co-transporter Type-2 Inhibitors' Effect on Quality of Life in Older Adult Population.

Introduction The global elderly population is expanding, with chronic conditions like diabetes diminishing their quality of life. Sodium-glucose co-transporter type 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors hold promise in improving quality of life by addressing hypervolemia, obesity, and lipid irregularities. However, these drugs can lead to adverse effects, such as polyuria, dehydration, and weight loss, which may detrimentally impact older patients.

Anatomic Features of the Interthalamic Adhesion in the Pediatric Population.

Objective: The main goal of this retrospective study was to examine the morphology of the interthalamic adhesion (ITA) in normal children aged between 1 and 18 years.

Methods: The study universe consisted of magnetic resonance images of 180 healthy pediatric subjects (age, 9.50 ± 5.

Evaluation of Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio, Low-Density Lipoprotein/Albumin Ratio, and Red Cell Distribution Width/Albumin Ratio in the Estimation of Proteinuria in Uncontrolled Diabetic Patients.

Introduction Diabetic nephropathy associated with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a significant public health problem due to its high morbidity and mortality. We aimed to improve the estimation of proteinuria in diabetic patients and potentially enhance risk stratification and clinical management strategies with the assessment of the correlation of the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), low-density lipoprotein/albumin ratio (LAR), and red cell distribution width/albumin ratio (RAR) with the proteinuria in the uncontrolled diabetes patient population. Methods This was a retrospective study including 327 patients with uncontrolled diabetes (HbA1c > 10%) seen in an outpatient clinic.

Interthalamic Adhesion: Can it be used to Diagnose Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension?

Objective: This retrospective study aimed at determining the dimension of the interthalamic adhesion (ITA) in patients with the idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) for assisting in preoperative radiologic diagnosis.

Methods: The study universe consisted of magnetic resonance images of 20 patients with IIH (age: 22.70 ± 4.

Oxytocin in the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders.

Oxytocin is a peptide hormone that is most known for its role in reproduction. However, many effects other than reproduction have been defined. The lifetime prevalence of mental disorders is approximately 20%, and they have a significant ratio among the diseases that lead to disability.

Comparison of ultra-congruent anterior-stabilized vs. a posterior cruciate substituting total knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis with severe varus knee deformity: comparable 2 year outcomes with two design.

Objective: In this retrospective study, we compared the functionality and clinical outcomes of patients with severe varus knees who underwent total knee arthroplasty (TKA) that used prostheses with either a posterior stabilized (PS) design or an ultra-congruent (UC) design.

Patients And Methods: Primary TKA was performed in 161 patients; the UC device was used in 82 (51%) cases and the PS device in 79 (49%). Preoperatively and at the final follow-up examination, all patients were evaluated by orthoroentgenography.

The relationship between serum pro-B type natriuretic peptide level and bone mineral density in peritoneal dialysis patients.

We aimed to evaluate the relationship between serum N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-pro-BNP) and lumbar bone mineral density (BMD) in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. Fasting blood samples were obtained from 46 PD patients. BMD was measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry of the lumbar vertebrae (L1-L4).

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Interest in Antidepressants: An Analysis of Worldwide Internet Searches With Google Trends Data.

Objective: It is known that in the digital age we live in, people try to get information on many medical issues through Internet searches. Especially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic triggering mental problems and health professionals' stay-at-home warnings, it has become difficult for individuals to receive psychiatric help, and this has encouraged accessing information about mental problems and their treatments through Internet searches. In this context, infodemiologic research, especially with Google Trends (GT; Google LLC, Mountain View, California, United States), has become very popular in recent years.

The relationship between neutrophil lymphocyte ratio, platelet lymphocyte ratio, and depression in dialysis patients.

Chronic kidney disease is a worldwide public health issue with rising incidence, morbidity/mortality, and cost. Depression and chronic renal disease often coexist, and psychological illnesses are associated with poor results. Early identification of depression reduces morbidity and death.

The Relationship Between Diabetic Neuropathy and Uric Acid/High-Density Lipoprotein Ratio in Patients With Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Background: We aimed to investigate whether there was a relationship between diabetic peripheral distal neuropathy (DPDN), one of the most common chronic complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and the uric acid/HDL ratio, which can be used as an indicator of poor metabolic status.

Methodology: The study consisted of a total of 150 subjects, including 50 patients with T2DM (group 1) who were determined to have diabetic peripheral distal neuropathy with electroneuromyography (ENMG), 50 patients with T2DM who were determined to not have DPDN in their ENMG (group 2), and 50 healthy individuals (group 3). Participants' serum fasting blood glucose (FBG), glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), uric acid, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and triglyceride levels were analyzed.

Protective and/or therapeutic effects of berberine in a model of premature ovarian failure induced by cyclophosphamide in rats.

Objective: We conducted a biochemical and histological evaluation of whether berberine has a protective and/or therapeutic effect in a cyclophosphamide-induced premature ovarian failure (POF) model.

Materials And Methods: We divided 28 Wistar albino female rats into 4 groups [control group, POF group, cyclophosphamide (CP)+berberine (Bb) group, and POF+Bb group]. The POF model was established by intraperitoneal administration of 50 mg/kg CP on day 1 followed by 8 mg/kg/day CP dissolved in saline for the following 14 days.