Determining food choice motivations in Turkish adults: sustainable and healthy eating behavior, ecological footprint awareness, and food insecurity perspective.

Background: Revealing motivations in food choice and investigating the potential role of sustainable healthy eating behavior, ecological footprint awareness and food security in food choice are important points for a sustainable life. This study was conducted with 5285 adults aged 19-65 residing in Turkey to investigate their food choice motivations in terms of sustainable and healthy eating behavior, ecological footprint awareness, and the food insecurity perspective.

Methods: In this context, the Food Choice Questionnaire, the Sustainable and Healthy Eating Behaviors Scale, the Awareness Scale for Reducing Ecological Footprint and the Household Food Insecurity Access Scale were used.

Contrast induced nephropathy in women with infertility undergoing hysterosalpingography.

Background: Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) defined as an acute kidney injury following the administration of iodinated contrast medium (CM). Hysterosalpingography (HSG) is a radiologic procedure used to investigate the shape and structure of the uterine cavity and the patency of the fallopian tubes in the evaluation of infertility. To date, there have been no reports evaluating the development of CIN after HSG procedure.

Evaluation of the relationships between psychiatric comorbidity and seizure semiology in psychogenic non-epileptic seizure patients.

Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) are episodic events that bear a resemblance to epileptic seizures (ES) in their outward manifestations, yet they lack pathological electroencephalographic (EEG) activity during the ictal phase. In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual 5th Edition (DSM-5), PNES is designated as "Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder with seizures". Individuals diagnosed with PNES commonly present with concurrent psychiatric disorders, notably depression, panic disorder, and chronic anxiety.

Clinical and genetic characteristics of patients with monocarboxylate transporter-8 deficiency: a multicentre retrospective study.

Unlabelled: Allan-Herndon-Dudley syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by motor and intellectual disabilities. Despite its rarity, there has been a rise in interest due to ongoing research and emerging therapy suggestions. In this multicenter, retrospective, cross-sectional study, the genetic characteristics and clinical data of twenty-one cases of genetically confirmed MCT8 deficiency were evaluated.

Covered Stent Correction for Sinus Venosus Atrial Septal Defects, an Emerging Alternative to Surgical Repair: Results of an International Registry.

Background: Covered stent correction for a sinus venosus atrial septal defect (SVASD) was first performed in 2009. This innovative approach was initially viewed as experimental and was reserved for highly selected patients with unusual anatomic variants. In 2016, increasing numbers of procedures began to be performed, and in several centers, it is now offered as a standard of care option alongside surgical repair.

Integrated safety analysis of tofacitinib from Phase 2 and 3 trials of patients with ankylosing spondylitis.

Objectives: Describe tofacitinib safety from an integrated analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS).

Method: Pooled data from Phase 2 (NCT01786668; 04/2013-03/2015)/Phase 3 (NCT03502616; 06/2018-08/2020) RCTs in AS patients were analyzed (3 overlapping cohorts): 16-week placebo-controlled (tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily [BID] [n = 185]; placebo [n = 187]); 48-week only-tofacitinib 5 mg BID (n = 316); 48-week all-tofacitinib (≥ 1 dose of tofacitinib 2, 5, or 10 mg BID; n = 420). Baseline 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk was determined in patients without history of ASCVD (48-week cohorts).

Predictive parameters of uncontrolled asthma in the real world: a prospective study.

Background: The ultimate goal of asthma management is to have complete control of the condition, yet the number of patients with uncontrolled asthma continues to rise. This study aims to determine the prevalence of uncontrolled asthma, identify predictive parameters, and compare MART and non-MART treatment regimes.

Methods: A prospective questionnaire was administered to 495 patients who signed the consent form.

Acellular dermal matrices in reconstructive surgery; history, current implications and future perspectives for surgeons.

Large-scale defects of body in the reconstructive surgical practice, and the helplessness of their repair with autologous tissues, have been an important factor in the development of artificial biological products for the temporary, definitive, or staged repair of these defects. A major advance in the field of plastic and other reconstructive surgery in this regard has been the introduction and successful use of acellular dermal matrices (ADMs). In recent years, not only the type of tissue from which ADMs are produced, product range, diversity and areas of use have increased, but their use in reconstructive fields, especially in post oncologic breast surgery, has become highly regarded and this has favored ADMs to be a potential cornerstone in specific and well-defined surgical fields in future.

What Is the Efficacy of Bilateral Antegrade Cerebral Perfusion in Cerebral Protection?

Acute type A aortic dissection is among the many types of catastrophic cardiovascular emergencies. The development of serious morbidity, especially neurological complications after the operation, remains a huge threat. We aimed to present comparatively the results of using unilateral or bilateral antegrade cerebral perfusion to minimize these threats and to demonstrate the postoperative effects of antegrade cerebral perfusion choices.

Efficacy and Safety of CT-P13 as First- and Second-Line Treatment in Patients with Ankylosing Spondylitis.

CT-P13 is a biosimilar version of infliximab, a monoclonal antibody. In individuals with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), CT-P13 has been shown to be effective and to have a well-tolerated safety profile. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term drug persistence, safety, and efficacy of infliximab biosimilar CT-P13 in patients with AS undergoing first-line (1st-line) and later (≥2nd-line) treatment in clinical practice.

Functional Brain Network Disruptions in Parkinson's Disease: Insights from Information Theory and Machine Learning.

This study investigates disruptions in functional brain networks in Parkinson's Disease (PD), using advanced modeling and machine learning. Functional networks were constructed using the Nonlinear Autoregressive Distributed Lag (NARDL) model, which captures nonlinear and asymmetric dependencies between regions of interest (ROIs). Key network metrics and information-theoretic measures were extracted to classify PD patients and healthy controls (HC), using deep learning models, with explainability methods employed to identify influential features.

Baseline Ga-68 PSMA PET-Derived Primary Tumor Parameters in Patients with Prostate Cancer and Their Association with Clinical Risk Stratification and Clinicopathologic Features.

 This article evaluates whether parameters derived from the gallium-68-labeled prostate-specific membrane antigen ( Ga-PSMA) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) imaging studies of primary prostate cancer (PCa) lesions were associated with Gleason score (GS), D'Amico risk class, Candiolo nomograms, and the metastatic status of the disease.  We retrospectively evaluated newly diagnosed PCa patients who underwent Ga-PSMA PET/CT before therapy. Age, baseline serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA), and metastatic status were recorded.

Enhanced luminescence and quenching mechanisms in Na⁺ Co-doped K₇CaY₂(B₅O₁₀)₃:Tb phosphors under UV radiation.

This study investigates the structural and luminescent properties UV radiation of Tb³⁺-doped K₇CaY₂(B₅O₁₀)₃ (KCYBO) phosphors prepared using a microwave-assisted sol-gel method, with a focus on the impact of Na⁺ co-doping. Tb³⁺ ions were effectively integrated as evidenced by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Rietveld analysis, without disrupting the crystal structure. Photoluminescence (PL) analysis showed intense green emissions at 542 nm, which are due to the D₄ → F₅ transition in Tb³⁺.

Petechial and Purpuric Rashes During a Parvovirus B19 Outbreak: Are Skin Symptoms Differentiated?

Human parvovirus B19 typically causes erythema infectiosum, but unusual exanthems and hemorrhagic manifestations, such as purpuric-petechial rashes, have also been reported. PVB19-associated purpuric-petechial eruption (PAPPE) should be recognized as a distinct clinical feature of primary parvovirus B19 infection and considered in the differential diagnosis of patients with febrile purpura. This report aims to highlight several scenarios of B19V-associated petechial and purpuric rashes, which may present to pediatric departments during outbreaks.

The Effectiveness of Ebselen in Facial Nerve Crush Injury: An Experimental Study.

Background: Ebselen is a neuroprotective drug that protects cellular components from oxidative damage by modulating enzymatic cofactors, metalloproteins, gene expression, antioxidant-anti-inflammatory effects, and immunological systems. Our goal was to compare the efficacy of Ebselen and methylprednisolone on rat facial nerve crush injury.

Methods: Thirty healthy male Wistar rats (mean weight of 245 g) were used in this study.

The Relationship Between the Triglyceride-Glucose Index and Cryptogenic Stroke in Patients with Patent Foramen Ovale.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the association between the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and cryptogenic stroke (CS) in patients diagnosed with patent foramen ovale (PFO) using transesophageal echocardiography (TEE).

Methods: A retrospective, single-center study was conducted at a tertiary education and research hospital from January 2015 to December 2023. The study population included 1017 consecutive patients with sinus rhythm diagnosed with PFO, of whom 210 had CS.

End-to-end deep learning patient level classification of affected territory of ischemic stroke patients in DW-MRI.

Purpose: To develop an end-to-end DL model for automated classification of affected territory in DWI of stroke patients.

Materials And Methods: In this retrospective multicenter study, brain DWI studies from January 2017 to April 2020 from Center 1, from June 2020 to December 2020 from Center 2, and from November 2019 to April 2020 from Center 3 were included. Four radiologists labeled images into five classes: anterior cerebral artery (ACA), middle cerebral artery (MCA), posterior circulation (PC), and watershed (WS) regions, as well as normal images.

Comparative analysis of the effects of different hypoxia mimetic agents on the secretome contents of conditioned medium obtained from mesenchymal stem/stromal cells cultured in 2 or 3-dimensional cell culture systems.

Paracrine factors secreted by mesenchymal stem/stromal cells (MSCs) have been demonstrated to have significant therapeutic potential. The secretome profiles of MSCs variate depending on culture conditions. Generally, the effects of a single preconditioning strategy on secretome profiles of MSCs were investigated.

Adding vibration and non-vibration foam rolling to routine soccer training alters muscle strength, flexibility, and dynamic balance in young male semi-professional soccer players: a randomized, controlled comparative study.

This study aimed to examine the effects of 6-week vibration (VFR) and non-vibration foam rolling (FR) on muscle strength, hamstrings-to-quadriceps (H:Q) ratio, flexibility, and dynamic balance in soccer players. Thirty-six players were included in the study. The players were randomly assigned to either VFR (n=12), FR (n=12), or control group (CG) (n=12).

Impact of Clear Aligners vs Conventional Brackets on Oxidant and Antioxidant Levels: A Case-Control Study.

BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to identify the changes in the levels of total oxidant status (TOS) and total antioxidant status (TAS) in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) samples of patients treated with conventional brackets (CBs) and clear aligners (CAs) over a 30-day period. MATERIAL AND METHODS Thirty-four patients who received non-extraction treatment with either CBs or CAs were included in the study. GCF samples were obtained at baseline (T0) and on days 7 (T1) and 30 (T2) following initial phase of treatment.

Effect of Oral-Related Quality of Life and Sexual Function in Dentally Compromised Women: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Background: Oral health and edentulism significantly impact quality of life (QoL). However, the relationship between oral health-related quality of life (OHQoL) and sexual function remains unclear.

Aim: To assess OHQoL and the prevalence of sexual dysfunction (SD) in women before and after oral rehabilitation.

The Histological Effects of Hyaluronic Acid and Hyaluronidase Injections on Skin: An Experimental Study.

Background: Nonsurgical facial rejuvenation procedures are currently among the most popular areas of plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery. The goal of this study is to identify the effects of simultaneous hyaluronic acid and hyaluronidase injections into animal skin. This study is the first animal study in the literature showing the effects of hyaluronic acid and hyaluronidase simultaneous injection on skin.