Unraveling the Mysteries of Autoimmune Gastritis.

Autoimmune gastritis is an immune-mediated disease characterized by the destruction of parietal cells and atrophy of the oxyntic mucosa due to anti-parietal cell antibodies. It may lead to serious conditions including iron/vitamin B12 and micronutrient deficiencies, neurological disorders, and gastric malignancies. The exact mechanism of this disease is not exactly understood; however, dysregulated immunological mechanisms appear to be major contributors.

Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy in sarcoidosis successfully treated with pembrolizumab.

Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a severe, demyelinating disease of the central nervous system caused by JC virus infection. The disease can be seen in sarcoidosis patients without additional risk factors. Here, we present an individual with PML secondary to sarcoidosis treated with 8 doses of pembrolizumab, a Programmed Cell-Death-1 (PD-1) Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor who showed significant improvement.

Interaction of sensory processing and balance in adult cochlear implant users.

Puropse: The aim of this study was to evaluate the sensory processing skills, quality of life and balance performance in adult cochlear implant users.

Methods: A sample of 40 individuals was studied in two groups; 20 normal hearing individuals (37.84 ± 15.

Impact of sarcopenia and vitamin D levels on the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms in older males.

Objectives: To assess the impact of sarcopenia and vitamin D levels on the severity of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS).

Methods: A total of 193 male patients, aged 60 years and above, who visited the geriatric outpatient clinic at Ibn-i Sina Hospital in Ankara, Turkey, between December 2019 and March 2021, were enrolled. Sarcopenia was diagnosed according to the criteria set by the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People.

A comprehensive investigation of biopsychosocial determinants influencing primary dysmenorrhea among university students.

Dysmenorrhea, characterized by pain and related symptoms, significantly impacts women's quality of life in work and education, prompting a comprehensive evaluation of associated factors. The objective of this study was to utilize structural equation modeling (SEM) to analyze and assess the biopsychosocial factors influencing dysmenorrhea among university students. Three hundred and thirty-nine university students were included in this cross-sectional descriptive study.

Impact of Burnout on Anaesthesiologists.

Professional burnout syndrome (PBS) is an issue affecting individuals and organizations alike, characterized by emotional exhaustion and reduced effectiveness resulting from overwhelming work demands. Root causes include excessive workload, unrealistic expectations, and blurred work-life boundaries, which are often intensified by organizational culture and inadequate support systems. The consequences range from decreased productivity and creativity to high turnover rates and financial strain on organizations.

Q-Scoring System for the Evaluation of the Superficial Wound Swab Samples: A Clinical Microbiological Aspect.

Purpose: Wound swab cultures are frequently requested from patients suspected of having a wound infection. The quality of the sample should also be evaluated by performing a Gram-stained microscopic examination. "Q-scoring system" is not widely used and the literature on the subject is limited.

A new possible marker: can pennation angle defined by ultrasound predict the frailty?

Background: Frailty indicates older people who are vulnerable to stressors. The relation between ultrasonographic parameters of muscle and frailty among older people has yet to be investigated.

Aims: The aim of the study is to investigate the relationship between frailty and the ultrasonographic measurements of the rectus femoris muscle (RFM).

Discrimination of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis and meningeal inflammation/infection with internal acoustic canal enhancement.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the presence and pattern of enhancement at the internal acoustic canal (IAC) could help in discriminating between leptomeningeal carcinomatosis (LCa) and meningeal inflammation/infection (MMI).

Methods: Magnetic resonance (MR) images of patients with leptomeningeal enhancement were retrospectively evaluated. MR images of the LCa group (n = 33), MMI group (n = 19) and control group (n = 33) were evaluated for the presence, type (moderate/prominent), and localization (unilateral/bilateral) of the IAC enhancement.