Effect of Finger Socks on Clinical Cure in Interdigital Tinea Pedis.

Background: Humidity between the toes and occlusion are risk factors and causes of recurrence for interdigital tinea pedis.

Objective: To determine the role of wearing "finger-socks" in addition to topical antifungal treatment in managing interdigital tinea pedis.

Methods: Among 54 patients with interdigital tinea pedis confirmed by direct microscopy, 31 in the study group were recommended to wear five-finger socks in addition to topical antifungal treatment for four weeks, while 23 in the control group received only topical antifungal treatment without sock recommendations.

Association of the glycemic background patterns and the diabetes management efficacy in poorly controlled type 2 diabetes.

Background: Inadequate glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a major public health problem and a significant risk factor for the progression of diabetic complications.

Aim: To evaluate the effects of intensive and supportive glycemic management strategies over a 12-month period in individuals with T2DM with glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) ≥ 10% and varying backgrounds of glycemic control.

Methods: This prospective observational study investigated glycemic control in patients with poorly controlled T2DM over 12 months.

Severe pertussis infections in pediatric intensive care units: a multicenter study.

Unlabelled: This study aims to evaluate the clinical course of critical pertussis illness to the pediatric intensive care unit in Istanbul. The study was conducted as a multicenter, retrospective study between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. Cases with positive polymerase chain reaction testing for Bordetella pertussis of nasopharyngeal swab samples within the first 24 h of pediatric intensive care unit admission were recorded.

The correlation histopathological and conventional/advanced MRI techniques in glial tumors.

Objective: We aimed to elucidate the histopathological pre-diagnosis of cranial gliomas with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques in gliomas.

Method: A total of 82 glioma patients were enrolled to our study. Pre-operative conventional MRI images (non-contrast T1/T2/flair/contrast-enhanced T1) and advanced MRI images (DAG and ADC mapping, MRI spectroscopy and perfusion MRI [PMRI]) were analyzed.

Comparative Analysis of Cosmetic and Functional Outcomes in Corneal Tattooing (Keratopigmentation) versus Ocular Prosthesis.

Objectives: This study compares the cosmetic and functional outcomes of corneal tattooing/keratopigmentation and ocular prostheses in rehabilitating disfigured eyes, focusing on esthetic appearance and emotional well-being.

Methods: Ninety-two patients were included: 48 received corneal tattooing, and 44 were fitted with ocular prostheses. Anophthalmic surgery was indicated for trauma, painful blind eye, endophthalmitis, tumor, and corneal ulcer, while corneal tattooing was performed for trauma, corneal ulcer, and endophthalmitis.

Impact of preoperative stenting in management of bilateral ureteral stones.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the impact of preoperative stenting on surgical outcomes and complications in patients with bilateral ureteric stones, specifically assessing its role in reducing the need for subsequent interventions.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted at a tertiary center over eight years, involving 82 patients with bilateral ureteric stones. Patients were divided into two groups: Group 1 (no preoperative stenting) and Group 2 (preoperative stenting).

Human organoids for rapid validation of gene variants linked to cochlear malformations.

Developmental anomalies of the hearing organ, the cochlea, are diagnosed in approximately one-fourth of individuals with congenital. The majority of patients with cochlear malformations remain etiologically undiagnosed due to insufficient knowledge about underlying genes or the inability to make conclusive interpretations of identified genetic variants. We used exome sequencing for the genetic evaluation of hearing loss associated with cochlear malformations in three probands from unrelated families deafness.

The effect of manual lymphatic drainage on intraneural edema of the median nerve in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Intraneural edema is an important factor in the pathophysiology of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) is a manual treatment widely used to treat edema in a variety of conditions.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of MLD on intraneural edema of the median nerve in CTS patients, as well as its impact on symptom severity and hand function.

The impact of artifact levels on intra- and interobserver agreement in pediatric urodynamic traces.

Introduction: In pediatric urology, urodynamic studies are considered the most reliable method for assessing the function of the lower urinary tract. These evaluations play a particularly important role in guiding treatment decisions for neurogenic bladder conditions.

Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the impact of artifacts on the interobserver and intraobserver agreement in the interpretation of pediatric urodynamic traces.

Adaptation/Validity-reliability Evaluation of Menstruel Bleeding Questionnaire to Turkish Adolescent Girls.

Objective: The Menstrual Bleeding Questionnaire(MBQ) is a scale developed to identify women with heavy menstrual bleeding(HMB) and to assess its impact on quality of life. The aim of our study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish adaptation of this scale for the adolescent age group.

Material-method: MBQ was translated into Turkish and adapted to adolescent age.

Anorectal manometry and urodynamics in children with spina bifida: can we predict the colonic dysmotility from bladder dysfunction?

Introduction: Spina bifida is a condition that impacts the development of the neural tube leading to urological and gastrointestinal symptoms. Both systems are influenced together due to their shared innervation and embryological origin. Despite its impact on health and well-being there has been limited research on the relationship between manometry results and urodynamic tests, in this patient population.

Multiple Eyelid Apocrine Hidrocystomas in a Patient With Prolactinoma.

In this case report, the authors demonstrate a rare co-occurrence of multiple eyelid apocrine hidrocystomas with a prolactinoma.

Diagnostic Performance of Imaging Methods in Predicting Lung Cancer Metastases.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the possibility of distant organ metastasis using an algorithm developed to evaluate the morphology and localization of lung masses.

Methods: Patients diagnosed with lung cancer between 2016 and 2023 were included. The lesion's morphological characteristics, proximity to important structures, and maximum standardized uptake value were recorded.

Insulin autoimmune syndrome without hypoglycemia: A different perspective of method interference.

Insulin autoimmune syndrome (IAS) is a serious autoimmune disorder that may cause spontaneous hypoglycemia. IAS is characterized by hyperinsulinemia, normal C-peptide levels and positive anti-insulin antibody. The diagnosis is confirmed by demonstrating the presence of macroinsulin complex by polyethylene glycol (PEG) precipitation or gel filtration chromatography.

Changes in the frequency, presentation and surgical outcomes of complicated appendicitis during the pandemic.

Objective: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected every aspect of human life and all health care systems globally. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on the frequency, presentation and surgical outcomes of complicated appendicitis.

Methods: Patients who underwent appendectomy for acute appendicitis one year before and one year after the declaration of the pandemic were investigated.

The effect of eating motivation on adherence to the Mediterranean diet, glycemia and lipid profile in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of eating motivation on Mediterranean diet adherence, glycemia and lipid profile in individuals with type 2 diabetes. A questionnaire consisting of general information, eating motivation scale and Mediterranean diet adherence scale was applied to 400 individuals with diabetes. Height, weight, plasma glucose, total cholesterol, triglycerides, low density lipoprotein and high density lipoprotein values were measured.

Effectiveness of subgaleal topical vancomycin powder in reducing infection rates and shunt revisions in pediatric ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery: a promising prophylactic approach.

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two prophylactic strategies in preventing shunt infections in pediatric patients undergoing ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery.

Methods: This retrospective study included pediatric patients who underwent ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery between 2017 and 2024. Patients were divided into two groups based on the prophylactic method used: Group 1 (VS) where the shunt was washed with vancomycin solution before placement, and Group 2 (TVP) where vancomycin powder was applied to the subgaleal and subcutaneous tissues after shunt placement.

The journey of MEFV heterozygous children: with or without colchicine.

To investigate the rate of colchicine use in the longitudinal follow-up of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) carriers and identify variables that could predict the necessity of colchicine treatment in this group. The study was conducted in 9 pediatric rheumatology centers. The files of children with MEFV gene carriers were retrospectively reviewed between February 2014 and May 2024.

PRIMARY scoring in 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT: correlation with prostate cancer risk groups and its potential impact on active surveillance.

Objective: The PRIMARY scoring system is a scale designed to identify clinically significant intraprostatic malignancies on 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT images. Active surveillance is a management method for patients with low-risk prostate cancer. In this study, we aimed to assess the efficacy of PRIMARY scoring in identifying appropriate candidates for active surveillance based on the distribution within prostate cancer risk groups.

Efficacy of Symptoms of Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network Symptom Index-29 Questionnaire in Assessing Alpha-blocker Treatment Response in Patients With Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Prospective, Multicenter, Cohort Study.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of the symptoms of the Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction Research Network Symptom Index-29 (LURN SI-29) questionnaire in assessing alpha-blocker treatment response in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).

Methods: This prospective, non-randomized, multicentre trial included males with LUTS who visited urology outpatient clinics between January and April 2023. The most employed LUTS questionnaire is the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS), while the LURN SI-29 was also utilized.

Clinical Presentation of Cat Scratch Disease in Pediatric Patients-A Single-Center Study.

Objective: Cat scratch disease (CSD) is the infectious disease caused by Bartonella henselae. Its typical presentation is regional lymphadenopathy. Also it may present with symptoms related to involved organs or disseminated disease with fever of unknown origin (FUO).

Impact of uterine cavity filling pressure levels on pain and procedure duration in diagnostic hysteroscopy: A retrospective cohort study.

Aim: This study investigates the impact of intracavitary pressure levels on pain, visualization quality, and procedure duration in office hysteroscopy, comparing standard pressures (60-100 mmHg) with high pressures (110-150 mmHg).

Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study involving non-menopausal women undergoing diagnostic hysteroscopy at a tertiary clinic. Patients were categorized into two groups based on intracavitary pressure: the standard pressure group (60-100 mmHg; n = 72) and the high-pressure group (110-150 mmHg; n = 37).

Can serum granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor and CCL17 levels be a marker of disease activation in spondyloarthritis?

Objectives: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate if serum levels of granulocytemacrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) and CC chemokine ligand 17 (CCL17) correlate with disease activity in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) and peripheral spondyloarthritis (pSpA) patients.

Patients And Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted with 80 individuals (48 females, 32 males; mean age: 47.7±11.

The clinical relevance of cut-off percentage for high-grade urothelial carcinoma within low-grade urothelial carcinoma: A determining factor?

Aims: The aim of the study was to analyze the cut-off value for the percentage of the high-grade (HG) component that has clinical significance in urothelial carcinoma (UC).

Material And Methods: The study included a total of 362 patients, mixed-grade UC (MGUC) patients were classified as Combine Group (CG) 1 based on the presence of less than 5% HG areas. High-grade papillary UC (HGPUC) patients were grouped based on HG component proportions: CG2 (≥5%-<50% HG), CG3 (≥50%-<100% HG), and pure HGPUC (PHGPUC) for 100% HG components.

Outlining the Molecular Profile of Glioblastoma: Exploring the Influence of Subventricular Zone Proximity.

Aim: To investigate the correlation between specific glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) molecular markers and their proximity to the subventricular zone (SVZ) to uncover potential prognostic indicators and therapeutic strategies.

Material And Methods: The study retrospectively analyzed 171 patients who underwent surgery for supratentorial GBM from 2016 to 2022. GBMs were categorized into SVZ contact (SVZ + GBM) and SVZ noncontact (SVZ-GBM) groups.