Distinctive sleep complaints and polysomnographic findings in antibody subgroups of autoimmune limbic encephalitis.

Introduction: Sleep disturbances are being increasingly recognized in association with autoimmune encephalitis (AIE). We investigated the prevalence of sleep-related symptoms and polysomnographic features of patients with AIE and the long-term outcomes in these patients in a multi-center, prospective study from Turkey.

Methods: We prospectively evaluated patients with definite AIE in a common database including demographics, AIE-related and sleep-related symptomatology.

A Prospective Randomized Trial: Does Full Weight Bearing Improve Functional Outcomes in Elderly Patients With Proximal Intramedullary Nailing After an Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture?

Introduction This study aimed to compare the functional outcomes and degree of independence in activities of daily living in patients aged >65 years who were treated with a proximal femoral nail (PFN) after an intertrochanteric femur fracture (ITFF) and underwent full and partial load-bearing in the early stage. Methods Overall, 133 patients who were hospitalized for ITFF and treated with PFN between August 2018 and March 2021 were randomly assigned to two groups. During the follow-up period, 45 patients who underwent partial load bearing (Group 1) and 40 patients who underwent full load bearing (Group 2) were prospectively evaluated.

Clinical Value of Inflammatory Biomarkers in Determining Severity of COVID-19.

: COVID-19 infection can occur as a mild, moderate, or severe illness. How patients will be more serious has not been fully revealed so far. To investigate the role of systemic inflammation index (SII), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), mean platelet volume (MPV), mean platelet volume to platelet ratio (MPR), and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte and platelet ratio (NLPR) in determining the severity of COVID-19 patients.

The effect of full blood count and cardiac biomarkers on prognosis in carbon monoxide poisoning in children.

Aims: In this study, cardiac biomarkers, blood parameters, electrocardiography (ECG), and echocardiography were investigated in children with carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, and the diagnostic value of these parameters was investigated.

Methods: The demographical, clinical, and laboratory data of children aged 0-18 years who were admitted to the pediatric emergency department due to CO poisoning between January 2019 and January 2022 were retrospectively scanned from medical records. The patients were divided into two groups as troponin-I positive and troponin-I negative.

Evaluation of Pulmonary Functions After Discharge in Pediatric Patients with COVID-19: A Prospective Study.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the pulmonary function of pediatric patients with COVID-19 after recovery.

Methods: Pediatric patients aged 5-18 years hospitalized with diagnoses of COVID-19 and discharged with recovery were included in this prospective study. Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) were performed through spirometry.

Comparison of Suture Types and Techniques in Achilles Tendon Repair: An Ex Vivo Biomechanical Animal Experiment.

Background: The ideal suture technique and type in tendon repair remain unclear. This biomechanical study aimed to assess the biomechanical characteristics of three techniques-modified Kessler (mKE), modified Krackow (mKR), and modified tension Bunnell (mtBU)-in sheep Achilles tendon tear repair using three suture types-polypropylene, polyester, and ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE)-which are also compared.

Methods: Sixty-three Achilles tendons harvested from sheep were transversely hacked as a replacement for rupture in a standardized measure and repaired using mKE, mKR, and mtBU techniques with No.

Haematological parameters predicting cardiac involvement in children with COVID-19 infection.

Aim: Haematological parameters obtained from the full blood count, such as neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), are cost-effective tests which have been shown to be predictive of the prognosis of many diseases. We aimed to evaluate certain haematological parameters and cardiac biomarkers to test whether they could predict cardiac involvement by COVID-19 infection.

Methods: This retrospective study included patients aged 1 month to 18 years having a positive COVID-19 PCR test but no comorbidity, who were admitted to the paediatric emergency department between 15 March 2020 and 1 February 2021.

Comparison of Clinical Outcomes of Heterodigital Neurovascular Island Flap, Reverse Homodigital Neurovascular Island Flap, and Cross-Finger Flap Used for Fingertip Reconstruction.

Objective: The fundamentals of fingertip defect reconstructions should be mainly to restore the sensation with contour and identical pulp volume, and texture. To achieve these, various flap techniques were described in which those had their own advantages and disadvantages to restore the fingertip injuries. This study aimed to compare clinical outcomes of three different local flap procedures widely used for the reconstruction of fingertip defects: heterodigital neurovascular island (HeNI) flap, reverse homodigital neurovascular island (rHoNI) flap, and cross-finger (CF) flap.

The REM-sleep-related characteristics of narcolepsy: a nation-wide multicenter study in Turkey, the REMCON study.

Introduction: Narcolepsy type 1 (NT1) is caused by hypocretin deficiency, the pathophysiology of narcolepsy type 2 (NT2) has not been delineated. Except for the hypocretin deficiency and cataplexy, all clinical and laboratory features used in the diagnosis of NT2 are identical to those used for NT1. The aim of this study was to assess the rapid eye movement (REM) sleep-related characteristics in the patients with narcolepsy; the characteristics of REM sleep in polysomnography (PSG) and multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) recordings, the quantification of REM sleep without atonia (RSWA) and atonia index, and the analysis of rapid eye movements (REMs) during REM sleep.

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for the Treatment of Renal Colic in the ED: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Study Objective: To determine the analgesic efficacy of TENS treatment in patients with renal colic in the emergency department (ED).

Methods: This double-blind, randomized controlled trial was conducted in a tertiary care ED. Patients with a definitive diagnosis of renal colic were assigned (1:1) as randomized to receive the real TENS with frequency 100 Hz, pulse width 200 microseconds, voltage 2 mA, or placebo with sham TENS.

MIS-C with diarrhea complaint and acute kidney injury: A pediatric COVID-19 patient.

We present the case of a 3-month-old male infant patient who initially presented with severe dehydration with acute kidney injury secondary to COVID-19. Regarding the individual's previous history, the patient had congenital heart disease and was taking furosemide and captopril. The patient improved after initial hydration therapy.

The Relationship between Psychopathology, Self-esteem, Body Perception and Serum Sex Steroids in Pubertal Gynecomastia.

Objective: The current study aimed to investigate the psychopathology behind gynecomastia and potential associated problems regarding self-esteem and body perception, and the relationships of these variables with sex steroid levels in adolescents with pubertal gynecomastia.

Methods: The study included 50 normal weight male adolescents aged between 11 and 18 years with gynecomastia but without any chronic organic pathology, and 50 healthy pubertal male adolescents matched for age. The adolescents underwent psychopathology assessment by Development and Well-Being Assessment interviews; self-esteem was assessed using the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale; body perception was evaluated using the Body Image Perception Scale, and the relationship between these variables and sex steroid levels were explored.

Effect of mechanical ventilation during cardiopulmonary bypass on oxidative stress: a randomized clinical trial.

Background: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) causes systemic oxidative stress response and endothelial damage in systemic organs. We investigated the effects of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) and mechanical ventilation (MV) applications on oxidative stress in CPB.

Methods: Seventy-one patients were recruited and 60 completed the study.

The Role of ProBNP on Prognosis in Scorpion Stings.

Introduction: Scorpion stings are a major health problem with potentially fatal consequences. Children under the age of 10 y especially face a great risk. Predicting the prognosis is important in reducing mortality and morbidity because it enables the use of early treatment options.

Evaluation of Patients with Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Disease: Preliminary results from the Turk-UIP Study.

Objective: Differential diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is important among fibrotic interstitial lung diseases (ILD). This study aimed to evaluate the rate of IPF in patients with fibrotic ILD and to determine the clinical-laboratory features of patients with and without IPF that would provide the differential diagnosis of IPF.

Material And Methods: The study included the patients with the usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) pattern or possible UIP pattern on thorax high-resolution computed tomography, and/or UIP pattern, probable UIP or possible UIP pattern at lung biopsy according to the 2011 ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT guidelines.

Is N95 face mask linked to dizziness and headache?

Objectives: During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare professionals are recommended to use PPE to prevent the transmission of disease. Healthcare workers who use N95 FFR, which has an important place, experience complaints such as headache and dizziness. In this study, we plan to find the cause of these complaints and aim to clarify whether they are associated with the use of N95 mask.

Prevalence and predictors of psychological response during immediate COVID-19 pandemic.

Aim: COVID-19 pandemic has created a serious psychological impact worldwide since it has been declared. This study aims to investigate the level of psychological impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Turkish population and to determine related factors.

Methods: The study was carried out by an online questionnaire using the virtual snowball sampling method.

Effects of Oxidant-Antioxidant and Vitamin D Levels on Clinical and Laboratory Data in Children With Fatty Liver Disease.

Background and Aims Fatty liver increases oxidative stress and may trigger antioxidant mechanisms. We aimed to compare the levels of vitamin D, which has antioxidant properties, as well as total oxidant status (TOS), total antioxidant status (TAS), and catalase between patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and the control group. Methods We compared vitamin D, TOS, TAS, catalase levels, and other biochemical parameters between pediatric patients with ultrasonographically detected NAFL and an age-matched healthy control group.

Effects of Helicobacter Pylori Infection on Serology and Intestinal Mucosal Changes in Pediatric Patients With Celiac Disease: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Introduction Helicobacter pylori (HP) and celiac disease (CD) can cause similar mucosal damage to the duodenal mucosa. For this reason, the relationship between these two diseases has been the subject of research recently. Our study aims to investigate the effects of HP infection on serology and pathology in pediatric patients with CD or potential celiac disease (PCD).

Safety of low-dose prolonged infusion of tissue plasminogen activator therapy in patients with thromboembolic events in the intensive care unit.

Objective Thromboembolic events such as acute coronary syndrome related prosthetic heart valve thrombosis, pulmonary artery embolism and renal artery embolism are a rare condition but a major cause of morbidity and mortality. In this study we discussed low-dose thrombolytic therapy, in patients with thromboembolic events in the intensive care unit.Methods The study was performed on 12 consecutive patients [8 female; 50.

Peri-operative blood transfusion in elective major surgery: incidence, indications and outcome - an observational multicentre study.

Background: Patients' demographic and epidemiological characteristics, local variations in clinicians' knowledge and experience and types of surgery can influence peri-operative transfusion practices. Sharing data on transfusion practices and recipients may improve patients' care and implementation of Patient Blood Management (PBM).

Materials And Methods: This was a multicentre, prospective, observational, cross-sectional study that included 61 centres.

Morphometric Analysis of Sphenoid Sinus in Patients With Nasal Septum Deviation.

This retrospective study aimed to assess the association of the volume and types of the sphenoid sinus with deviated nasal septum by analyzing multislice computed tomography images. A total of 93 patients with a deviated nasal septum and 70 healthy controls were included in the study. Patients with sinonasal morbidities other than deviation were excluded.

Risk factors for recurrences in patients with hepatitis C virus after achieving a sustained virological response: a multicentre study from Turkey.

In this study, we aimed to determine the late relapse rate in hepatitis C patients with sustained virological response after interferon-based regimens, and evaluated the predictors of late relapse while comparing the real-life data of our country with that of others. A multicenter retrospective study was performed to investigate the data of patients infected with HCV who obtained sustained virological response after classical or pegylated interferon alpha (PegIFNα) and ribavirin (RBV) for 48 weeks. Sustained virological response was based on negative HCV RNA level by PCR at the end of six months after the therapy.