Burnout inpediatric nurses: Examining the relationship between moral distress and missed nursing care.

Purpose: This study investigates the relationship between burnout levels of moral distress and missed nursing care in pediatric nurses.

Design And Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted between November and December 2023. Pediatric nurses working in two hospitals and providing direct care to children (n = 140) completed the Moral Distress Scale-Revised Pediatric Nurses, MISSCARE Survey - Pediatric Version and Burnout Measure-Short Version questionnaire.

Evaluation of retinal and choroidal vascular structures in obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Purpose: To evaluate the optical coherence tomography-angiography (OCT-A) findings and choroidal vascularity index (CVI) of patients followed with a diagnosis of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) by comparing them with the healthy control group (HCG).

Methods: This prospective study included 33 patients diagnosed with OCD and 32 HCG patients who followed up for at least 3 months. OCT-A images were obtained to evaluate the microvascular circulation, and enhanced HD line images were obtained for the CVI calculation of all patients.

Assessing the Responses of Large Language Models (ChatGPT-4, Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot) to Frequently Asked Questions in Breast Imaging: A Study on Readability and Accuracy.

Background Large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT-4, Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot, have been instrumental in various domains, including healthcare, where they enhance health literacy and aid in patient decision-making. Given the complexities involved in breast imaging procedures, accurate and comprehensible information is vital for patient engagement and compliance. This study aims to evaluate the readability and accuracy of the information provided by three prominent LLMs, ChatGPT-4, Gemini, and Microsoft Copilot, in response to frequently asked questions in breast imaging, assessing their potential to improve patient understanding and facilitate healthcare communication.

Relationship between Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR), Platelet/Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR) and Thrombosis in Patients with Portal Vein Thrombosis (PVT) without Acquired Risk Factor for Thrombosis.

Background: Inflammation occurring after vascular endothelial damage plays a role in thrombus formation. Changes in various blood parameters that develop after the inflammatory condition can be used as a marker to predict thrombus.

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and portal vein thrombosis (PVT).

Co-assessment of OCT-A and choroidal vascularity index data in multiple sclerosis patients.

Objective: To evaluate optical coherence tomography-angiography (OCT-A) findings and choroidal vascular index (CVI) in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Methods: 113 patients, including multiple sclerosis patients with optic neuritis attack (MSON+) and no optic neuritis attack (MSON-) and healthy control group (HCG), participated in this cross-sectional study. OCT-A images of all patients were taken and CVI was calculated.

Investigation of Retinal Vascular Parameters and Choroidal Vascular Index in Patients Developing Hyphema After Unilateral Blunt Trauma.

Background: To evaluate retinal and choroidal vascular changes in cases with hyphema after blunt ocular trauma that did not cause globe rupture or any retinal pathology.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 29 patients who developed hyphema after unilateral blunt ocular trauma (BOT). The other healthy eyes of the same patients were evaluated as the control group.

The effect of kangaroo care on cortisol levels and immune factors in breast milk.

This paper investigated the effect of kangaroo mother care (KMC) in the early postpartum period on cortisol levels and immune factors in breast milk. This quasi-experimental study was conducted at the obstetrics clinic of a university hospital in western Türkiye. The sample consisted of 63 mothers and their infants.

Effects of kangaroo mother care on feeding intolerance in preterm infants.

Objective: Feeding intolerance (FI) is a common condition in preterm infants because they have an immature gastrointestinal tract. There are studies on the effects of the position on gastric residual volume (GRV) in preterm infants. Kangaroo mother care (KMC) may be an instrument for reducing FI by providing an upright position to infants.

Effects of nasal septum deviation and concha bullosa surgery on the frequency and financial burden of acute rhinosinusitis.

Background: Nasal septum deviation/concha bullosa (DNS)/(CB) are known to be predisposing factors in the pathophysiology of acute rhinosinusitis (ARS). However, the effects of surgical treatment of these pathologies on ARS have not been adequately investigated.

Aims: To reveal the effects of the surgical treatment of DNS and CB on the frequency of the ARS, the use of antibiotics (ABs), and the direct cost incurred.

Snakebites in Pediatric Patients in Kahramanmaraş: Is Pro-brain Natriuretic Peptide a Prognostic Biomarker for Snakebites?

Background: Snake envenomations are a serious cause of mortality and morbidity in the world.

Aims: This study was conducted to investigate snake bites in pediatric patients in Kahramanmaraş and to determine whether pro-brain natriuretic peptide (proBNP) has a prognostic value in these patients.

Methods: Pediatric patients aged <18 years who presented to the pediatric emergency department with snakebites were reviewed retrospectively.

Effects of Treatment Adherence on Quality of Life in Hypoparathyroid Patients.

Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the current situation of hypoparathyroid patients and to investigate the relationship between treatment adherence and quality of life.

Study Design: Prospective, multicentre study.

Methods: Adult patients presenting with the diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism to 20 different endocrinology clinics were included.

Examination of the effect of COVID-19 on sexual dysfunction in women.

Objective: To investigate the effect of COVID-19 on sexual dysfunction in women.

Material And Methods: The women diagnosed with COVID-19 and hospitalised at a tertiary hospital were included. They completed the Introductory Data Form, the Female Sexual Function Index-(FSFI) and the Short Form-36 Quality of Life Scale (SF-36).

Comparison of transnasal and transoral routes of microdebrider combined curettage adenoidectomy and assessment of endoscopy for residue: a randomized prospective study.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the frequency and locations of residual adenoid tissue in conventional curettage adenoidectomy (CA) via transnasal endoscopic examination at the end of the operation and to determine the most appropriate technique for residual adenoid tissue removal by transoral or transnasal microdebrider usage.

Methods: Sixty-three patients aged 4-12 years who were scheduled for CA were included in this randomized prospective study in a tertiary reference center. Patients who underwent CA had the endoscopic residual tissue exploration at the end of surgery.

The comparison of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin and beta-carotene effects on JAR and JEG-3 choriocarcinoma human cell culture models.

Objective: The aim was to investigate the effectiveness of pegylated liposomal doxorubicin (PLD), beta-carotene, and a combination of PLD and beta-carotene on JAR and JEG-3 human choriocarcinoma (CC) cell lines for the treatment of CC.

Material And Methods: JAR and JEG-3 cells were cultured. PLD and beta-carotene trial groups were determined with different doses (for single drug trial; PLD 1, 2, 5 μg/mL and beta-carotene 1, 5, 10 μg/mL, and for combined drug trial; all PLD doses combined with beta-carotene 5 μg/mL).

The immunohistochemical and histologic effects of contrast medium on uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries, given during hysterosalpingography: rat study.

Objective: Previous studies have shown that damage occurs to internal genital tract during hysterosalpingography (HSG). The aim was to show that endometrial and tubal epithelium underwent free radical damage during HSG in an animal model.

Material And Methods: Forty rats were evaluated in five different groups.

Effect of prilocaine and its combination with tramadol on anxiety and pain during nasal packing removal.

Purpose: To investigate the effect of local usage of prilocaine and ıts combination with tramadol on the pain and anxiety levels of patients during nasal packing removal.

Methods: A total of 117 patients who were treated with the Merocel nasal packing after septoplasty were included in the study. Patients whose Merocel nasal packings infiltrated with prilocaine (P group), prilocaine combined with tramadol 1 mg/kg (P + T1 group), prilocaine combined with tramadol 2 mg/kg (P + T2 group), or normal saline solution (Control group) before nasal packing removal were compared for their pain, sedation, and anxiety related to this removal procedure.