The potential prognostic novel markers PIV and PILE score to predict survival outcomes at hepatocellular cancer.

Objective: We aimed at investigating the prognostic significance of a novel immune marker, PIV and PILE score (a score composite from PIV, LDH and ECOG PS), in patients with HCC in a single center.

Patients And Methods: 120 patients who met the criteria were included. PIV and PILE at the time of diagnosis were computed retrospectively.

Comparison of Limberg Flap and Karydakis Flap Repair in Pilonidal Sinus Surgery: A Prospective Case-Control Study.

Background Pilonidal sinus disease (PSD) is a chronic inflammation and infection of the sacrococcygeal region. It often affects young adult males and produces clinical findings with abscess and discharge in the sacrococcygeal region or painful sinus tract in the natal cleft. The best surgical technique for sacrococcygeal PSD is still disputed.

Unusual ocular manifestations of ethomoidal mucocele: a case report.

A 42-year-old female patient had vision loss and chronic epiphora in her left eye. Her best-corrected visual acuity was 10/10 in the right eye and 0.3/10 in the left eye.

The relationship between papillary thyroid cancer and triglyceride/glucose index, which is an indicator of insulin resistance.

Objective: The incidence of thyroid cancer and metabolic syndrome has been increasing at the same rate over the past few decades. We hypothesized that there would be a direct relationship between thyroid papillary cancer and triglyceride/glucose index (TyG).

Patients And Methods: A total of 382 operated patients were divided into two groups: patients operated on for papillary thyroid cancer and for non-malignant reasons.

Influence of Intermittent Fasting During Ramadan on Circadian Variation of Symptom-Onset and Prehospital Time Delay in Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction.

Ramadan interferes with circadian rhythms mainly by disturbing the routine patterns of feeding and smoking. The objective of this study was to investigate the circadian pattern of ST elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) during the month of Ramadan. We studied consecutive STEMI patients 1 month before and after Ramadan (non-Ramadan group-NRG) and during Ramadan (Ramadan group-RG).

The prognostıc significance of blood counts in patients with hodgkin lymphoma.

Background And Aim: The aim of the study was to examine the demographic, clinical features, treatment responses, and outcomes of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) patients and to investigate the factors affecting their survival.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective analysis was made of patients diagnosed with HL in our department between 2009 and 2019. Treatment regimen, treatment response, and follow-up times were recorded for all patients.

A Myopic Normative Database for Retinal Nerve Fiber Layer Thickness Using Optical Coherence Tomography.

Prcis: The purpose of this study was to determine changes in optical coherence tomography (OCT) color codes after applying a myopic normative database. The diagnostic performance of the retinal nerve fiber layer analysis improved with the use of this database.

Purpose: To evaluate the peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (pRNFL) OCT color codes based on a newly generated myopic normative database in comparison to the built-in normative database.

Predictive value of triglyceride/glucose index (TyG) in predicting breast cancer in patients with breast mass.

Objective: Since both breast carcinogenesis and the triglyceride glucose index (TyG) are associated with metabolic syndrome, this study aims at focussing on the TyG index in the breast control group to investigate risk factors causing breast cancer. The predictive value of triglyceride glucose score in predicting breast cancer was investigated.

Patients And Methods: Patients with a pathological diagnosis of cancer and patients with benign breast lesions who were operated on between May 2018 and December 2021 were included in the study.

An Evaluation of the Effect of the Use of N95 Respirators by Surgical Teams on Early Surgical Site Infections in Orthopedic Cases.

Background Surgical site infections (SSIs) are seen in the postoperative period in orthopedic and traumatology clinics. Just as in all surgical clinics, SSIs lead to patient dissatisfaction with the results, prolong the length of stay in the hospital, and increase treatment costs. SSIs are known to occur as a result of wound contamination through inoculation of microorganisms found mainly in the air or in the surgical area.

Comparison of Short-Term Results of Laparoscopic and Open Surgeries for Colorectal Cancer: A Single-Center Experience.

Objective: Although laparoscopic colon cancer surgeries have increased in recent years, their oncological competence is questioned. In our study, we aimed to evaluate oncological competence by comparing laparoscopic and open surgery.

Method: The study was planned retrospectively.

Effect of C-Reactive Protein-to-Albumin Ratio on Prognosis in Gastric Cancer Patients.

Purpose: The ratio of c-reactive protein-to-albumin (CRP/Alb) is a biochemical marker of systemic inflammatory response and has been associated with poor survival in cancer. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of CRP/Alb ratios on prognosis in gastric cancers.

Methods: This study included a retrospective review of a total of 147 patients with locally advanced gastric cancer.

Association between dopamine transporter gene () variants and infertility in the Turkish females.

Objective: Worldwide, approximately 10-15% of couples is affected by infertility and infertility is associated with disturbances in female and/or male reproductive systems. The aim of the current study is to investigate the relationship between DAT1 (SLC6A3) VNTR polymorphism with female infertility.

Methods: Genomic DNA extractions were performed in 98 fertile and 90 infertile females, 3' untranslated region (3' UTR) variable number tandem repeat (VNTR) polymorphism of DAT1/SLC6A3 was determined by the use of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) method.

The predictive value of ischemia-modified albumin in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis: A prospective case-control study.

Background: Surgical planning is critical for ongoing treatment and prognosis of the disease's course after an appendicitis diag-nosis. Ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) has been used as a biomarker for a variety of ischemia-related disorders in the past. The aim of this study is to determine the IMA level in patients with AA and to evaluate its predictive significance.

An Evaluation of Aspirin Treatment Preferences ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION of Physicians in Hypertensive Patients in Terms of Current Guidelines: A Subgroup Analysis of the ASSOS Trial in Turkey.

Background: The Appropriateness of Aspirin Use in Medical Outpatients: A Multicenter, Observational Study trial has been the largest study ever conducted among patients in Turkey regarding aspirin treatment. In the subgroup analysis of the hypertensive group of the Appropriateness of Aspirin Use in Medical Outpatients: A Multicenter, Observational Study trial, we aimed to evaluate the physicians' adherence to current guidelines regarding their aspirin treatment preferences.

Methods: The Appropriateness of Aspirin Use in Medical Outpatients: A Multicenter, Observational Study trial is a cross-sectional and multicenter study conducted among 5007 consecutive patients aged ≥18 years.

Use of Parathyroid Function Index and Wisconsin Index to Differentiate Primary Hyperparathyroidism From Secondary Hyperparathyroidism: A Case-Control Study.

Introduction: Patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) can be asymptomatic or have a normal calcium level (NHPT). Patients with 25(OH) vitamin D insufficiency, on the other hand, may present with a similar presentation. In regions where 25(OH) vitamin D deficiency is common, patients are usually diagnosed with secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT).

High Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio, Platelet-Lymphocyte Ratio and Low Lymphocyte Levels Are Correlated With Worse Pathological Complete Response Rates.

Objective: To investigate the effect of hemogram parameters on predicting pathological complete response (pCR) in locally advanced rectal cancer.

Methodology: A total of 227 patients with rectal cancer treated with neoadjuvant concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CRT) were retrospectively analyzed. All patients were divided into two subgroups as high or low hemogram parameters according to the cut-off value obtained using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve.

Is Lever Test Superior to Lachman, Pivot Shift, Drawer Tests in Diagnosing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries?

Introduction: The physical examination in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries is extremely important, and the Lever test is commonly utilized on ACL evaluation. However, the number and scope of studies on the Lever test is limited. In this prospective cross-sectional study, we aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the diagnostic values of Lachman, Pivot Shift, Lever, and Anterior Drawer tests in terms of quadriceps atrophy and case phase in ACL injuries.

Treatment of Basicervical Femoral Fracture With Retractable Talon Hip Compression Screw.

Background Basicervical femoral fractures (BFFs) are rare and biomechanically unstable. The goal of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Talon™ DistalFix™ (Orthopedic Designs North America, Inc., Tampa, FL, USA) nail for the treatment of BFFs with a novel design.

The Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of MacArthur Competence Assessment Tool for Treatment Decision: Correlates of Competence in Schizophrenia Patients.

Introduction: Informed consent is an indispensable condition of the clinical practice for the provision of health care. The main objective of this study is to translate the MacArthur competence assessment tool for treatment (MacCAT-T) into Turkish and evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version in schizophrenia patients and healthy control subjects.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 30 hospitalized schizophrenia patients and 25 healthy subjects were assessed with MacCAT-T, Mental Competence Evaluation Form for Assessment of Competency (MCEF), Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, Mini Mental State Examination, Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS) - Similarities subtest and the Schedule for Assessing the Three Components of Insight.

Efficacy of foot-ankle orthosis on balance for children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy: An observational study.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) on the balance and gait and to compare the effects of hinged AFOs with solid AFOs on balance in patients with cerebral palsy (CP).

Patients And Methods: Between January 2015 and January 2016, 19 hemiplegic children with CP (11 males, 8 females; mean age: 9.5±2.

The Effect of Different Types of Laryngeal Mask Airways on Sound Quality: A Prospective Randomized Study.

Background Although the deterioration in sound quality is not as much as endotracheal intubation, it can also be seen after the use of laryngeal mask airway (LMA). The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of different LMA types on voice performance. Methods This study included 88 patients aged 18-80 years, whose surgical procedure was not planned to take longer than 120 minutes.