Attitudes towards human milk banking among native turkish and refugee women residing in a rural region of Turkey: a mixed-methods approach.

Background: Human milk banks (HMB) play an essential role by providing human milk to infants who would otherwise not be able to receive mother's milk. There is currently no donor milk bank in Turkey. For any new health intervention to be successful, determining its acceptability is a vital first step.

Evaluation of Calciferol, Cobalamin, and Stromelysin-1 in Patients with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy due to Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Objective: To evaluate the relationship between calciferol (vitamin D), cobalamin (vitamin-B12), and Stromelysin-1 (MMP-3) circulating levels in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), patients with DM type 2 (T2DM) without neuropathy, and healthy control groups.

Study Design: Cross-sectional descriptive study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Internal Medicine, Namik Kemal University of Medicine, Tekirdag, Turkey, between November 2020 and February 2022.

Turkish Adaptation of the Dusseldorf Illustrated Schema Questionnaire for Children: Psychometric Properties and Relationship with Childhood Difficulties.

Dusseldorf Illustrated Schema Questionnaire for Children (DISC) measures early maladaptive schemas (EMS) in childhood. EMS are emotional and cognitive rules and patterns formed in childhood and adolescence because of unmet emotional needs which are maintained throughout life and negatively affect one's potential. The first aim of the current study is to adapt DISC to the Turkish language and examine its psychometric properties to facilitate preventive intervention during early childhood.

Comparison of ring instruments and classic circumcision methods: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Aim: To determine the advantages and disadvantages of both methods by comparing classic circumcision methods with circumcision methods assisted by ring instruments.

Material-methods: Only studies that compared open procedures and ring devices for male circumcision were included. A total of 6226 patients were examined in 14 studies.

Clinical, tomographic, and topometric outcomes of progressive thickness intracorneal ring segment implantations in duck-type keratoconus.

Purpose: To evaluate the visual, refractive, tomographic, and topometric outcomes of progressive thickness intracorneal ring segment (PT-ICRS) implantation in duck-type keratoconus.

Methods: This retrospective study included eyes with oval (duck-type) keratoconus treated with PT-ICRS implantation. After the femtosecond laser tunnel creation, one PT-ICRS (Keraring AS 5 with 160° arc length) was implanted along the ectatic, inferior half of the cornea.

YouTube as a source of information on systemic sclerosis.

Aim: YouTube is a popular online platform which patients and healthcare professionals often use to obtain information. However, the reliability and quality of videos on systemic sclerosis are not known.

Method: We searched for the key words "systemic sclerosis" and "scleroderma" on YouTube.

Comparison of crushed cartilage used and not used as camouflage grafts in patients who had undergone septorhinoplasty.

Objective: Septorhinoplasty is the most frequently performed aesthetic operation. Many techniques are used in septorhinoplasty, and these techniques can affect patient satisfaction, which is one of the most important parameters showing success in surgery. In this study, we aimed to compare the postoperative satisfaction of patients with and without crushed cartilage onlay grafts.

Histopathological role of vitamin D deficiency in recurrent/chronic tonsillitis pathogenesis: Vascular epithelial growth factor-mediated angiogenesis in tonsil.

Objectives: Our aim in this study is to reveal the role of vitamin D deficiency in the pathogenesis of recurrent/chronic tonsillitis and to determine the expression of vascular epithelial growth factor (VEGF).

Material And Methods: This study was conducted between September and February. Thirty-two patients between the ages of 3 and 35 (mean age 9.

The relationship of centralized pain in fibromyalgia syndrome with sleep, fatigue and quality of life.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine the central role of pain in patients' lives by evaluating the relationship between the centralization of pain and clinical and functional parameters.

Methods: Adult patients aged 18-70 diagnosed with FM were included in the study. The Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) was used to assess the severity of FM, and the Centrality of Pain Scale (COPS) was used to assess pain centralization.

Changes of ocular biometry in eyes with posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens implantation.

Objective: To evaluate changes in biometric variables and intraocular lens (IOL) calculation results after posterior chamber phakic IOL (PCPIOL) implantation.

Methods: This retrospective, observational study included 65 eyes of 38 patients who underwent PCPIOL (EVO Visian ICL) implantation for correction of myopia. Prior to and a minimum of one year (mean 14.

Greater occipital nerve block efficacy in COVID‑19 associated headache: a preliminary study.

COVID‑19 is an infection caused by the new coronavirus SARS‑CoV‑2. Headache is one of the most common neurological findings. In the treatment of various chronic headaches, the greater occipital nerve (GON) block is often used as a safe and effective method.

Tuck-and-pull technique for posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens explantation.

The tuck-and-pull technique was developed for practical and safe explantations of posterior chamber phakic intraocular lenses (PCPIOLs). In this technique, after the creation of a side port, viscoelastic (or OVD [ophthalmic viscosurgical device]) is initially injected behind the PCPIOL to widen the space between PCPIOL and the crystalline lens. The old incisions can be used after recent implantations rendering the enlargement of the main incision unnecessary.

Immunocompetent Young Patient Presenting with Unilateral Lip Abscess Due to Peeling Exfoliated Lip Skin.

Lip abscess is a rare condition encountered in clinical practice. Generally, it may be due to an infective agent, such as virus, bacteria, entering through a skin wound, or it can be seen through hematogenous spread when there is a serious underlying condition such as a general condition disorder or immunodeficiency. It requires rapid diagnosis and treatment as it may cause significant complications in terms of localization and lymphovascular drainage.

Evaluation of the Effect of Age, Menopausal Status, and Parity on Breast Parenchyma Stiffness by Multiparametric Shear Wave Elastography.

Rationale And Objectives: To evaluate the relationship between quantitative breast parenchyma stiffness by using multiparametric shear wave elastography (mpSWE) and the potential risk factors of breast cancer.

Material And Methods: The Vmean, Vmax, Vmin, Vsd values were measured with mpSWE from each breast and each quadrant in all cases under and over the age of 40. Statistical analysis was performed to evaluate the relationship between breast stiffness and age, side, quadrant, menopausal status, mammographic breast density, and obstetric history.

Evaluation of psychosocial functioning in the acute treatment term of major depressive disorder: A 16-week multi-centered follow-up study.

Objective: Major depressive disorder is the leading cause of non-fatal burden, and disability in adulthood. Even though depression is well-treated in the acute term,psychosocial functioning does not get back to the premorbid level most of the time. In this present study, it is aimed to evaluate the outcome of the acute term treatment of major depressive disorder in terms of psychosocial functioning.

Evaluation of Multiparametric Shear Wave Elastography Indices in Malignant and Benign Breast Lesions.

Rationale And Objectives: To evaluate the shear wave elastography indices (multiparametric SWE) of breast lesions based on patient and lesion dependent features and assess the contribution of different elastographic parameters to radiological diagnosis.

Materials And Methods: Effect of patient-dependent (age and menopausal status) and lesion-dependent (distance from the areola, quadrant location, size, depth, margin and shape) factors on SWE parameters (Vmean, Vsd, Vmax, Vmin) in benign breast lesions were assessed. Only mass lesions were included in the study.

Religious Fasting of Muslim Patients After Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery: a Modified Delphi Consensus.

Background: Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of the Muslim faith. Despite the positive effects of fasting on health, there are no guidelines or clear recommendations regarding fasting after metabolic/bariatric surgery (MBS). The current study reports the result of a modified Delphi consensus among expert metabolic/bariatric surgeons with experience in managing patients who fast after MBS.

Investigation of Dynamic Thiol/Disulfide Homeostasis and Nitrosative Stress in Patients with Wilson Disease.

Background: Wilson disease (WD) is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder of copper (Cu2+) metabolism, resulting in Cu2+ accumulation and liver and central nervous system toxicity. Oxidative stress may have a role in the pathogenesis of Wilson disease, but the roles of thiol/disulfide homeostasis and nitrosative stress have not been examined. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether there is a modification in thiol/disulfide homeostasis and nitrosative stress in patients with Wilson disease.

The associations between metacognition problems, childhood trauma and internalizing symptoms in healthcare workers working directly with patients infected with COVID-19.

Healthcare workers (HCWs) providing medical support while facing one of the highest levels of adverse and potentially fatal outcomes due to COVID-19 are put in a vulnerable position leading to the development of mental health problems. The development of any prevention and intervention programs to reduce this risk is possible with better understanding and knowledge of possible vulnerability factors. The aim of the present study is to investigate psychological effect of working directly with patients infected with COVID-19 (WD) and possible individual vulnerability factors for the development of psychological problems in HCWs.

Prospective evaluation of remifentanil-propofol mixture for total intravenous anesthesia: A randomized controlled study.

Application of total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) may be considered as unpractical when compared with inhalational anesthesia. Although it is mostly not recommended, mixing intravenous agents is popular in clinical practice. The aim of the present study was to investigate the suitability of using remifentanil-propofol mixture (MIXTIVA) for TIVA.

COVID-19 Unmasked Global Collaboration Protocol: longitudinal cohort study examining mental health of young children and caregivers during the pandemic.

Background: Early empirical data shows that school-aged children, adolescents and adults are experiencing elevated levels of anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, there is very little research on mental health outcomes for young children.

Objectives: To describe the formation of a global collaboration entitled, 'COVID-19 Unmasked.

Low Antioxidant Enzyme Levels and Oxidative Stress in Laryngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) Patients.

Objective: Laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPR) is a characterized by symptoms different from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). LPR can causes chronic mucosal inflammation which may lead to an increase in cytokine production, and a systemic decrease in antioxidant enzyme levels. Our aim in this study is to evaluate antioxidant enzyme levels in patients with LPR.

Feasibility of allogeneic mesenchymal stem cells in pediatric hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy: Phase I study.

Background: Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is one of the leading causes of death and long-term neurological impairment in the pediatric population. Despite a limited number of treatments to cure HIE, stem cell therapies appear to be a potential treatment option for brain injury resulting from HIE.

Aim: To investigate the efficacy and safety of stem cell-based therapies in pediatric patients with HIE.