Evaluating diagnostic performance: A comparative analysis of cell-free DNA and serological test in hepatic cystic Echinococcosis.

Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonotic disease caused by sensu lato. Diagnosing CE primarily relies on imaging techniques, and there is a crucial need for an objective laboratory test to enhance the diagnostic process. Today, cell-free DNAs (cfDNAs) have gained importance regarding their biomarker potential.

The potential of serum elabela levels as a marker of diabetic retinopathy: results from a pilot cross-sectional study.

Background: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between elabela (ELA), a recently identified peptide also known as Toddler and Apela, and diabetic retinopathy (DR). ELA, produced in various tissues, acts as a natural ligand for the apelin receptor (APJ). Upon reviewing the existing literature, only one study was found investigating ELA, one of the APJ ligands, in the pathogenesis of DR.

Oxidative/Nitrosative Stress, Apoptosis, and Redox Signaling: Key Players in Neurodegenerative Diseases.

Neurodegenerative diseases are significant health concerns that have a profound impact on the quality and duration of life for millions of individuals. These diseases are characterized by pathological changes in various brain regions, specific genetic mutations associated with the disease, deposits of abnormal proteins, and the degeneration of neurological cells. As neurodegenerative disorders vary in their epidemiological characteristics and vulnerability of neurons, treatment of these diseases is usually aimed at slowing disease progression.

Detection of Glycopeptide Resistance and Virulence Genes in Enterococci Isolated from Cheese and Investigation of the Clonal Relationship of E. faecium Species with Rectal Surveillance Isolates.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the presence of glycopeptide resistance and virulence genes in Enterococcus spp. isolated from cheese and the clonal relationship of E. faecium species with rectal surveillance isolates.

Assessment of Family Physicians' Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Atrial Fibrillation and Oral Anticoagulants in Türkiye: What Do the Survey Results Reveal?

Objective: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common arrhythmia associated with a five-fold increased risk of stroke. Family physicians (FPs) serve as the primary contact point for patients seeking healthcare. While many surveys have assessed FPs' knowledge on AF across various countries, no such study has been conducted in Türkiye.

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Solid Organ Sizes in Children with Primary Malnutrition: A Preliminary Study.

Malnutrition is a common health problem affecting overall body functions, growth, and development. The aim of the present study was to explore any potential changes in solid organ sizes due to malnutrition and, if so, their correlation with the degree of malnutrition. Solid organ sizes (liver, spleen, and kidneys) in patients with primary malnutrition were measured prospectively using ultrasonography.

Elucidation of genetic diversity in hawthorn (Crataegus azarolus L.) accessions naturally growing in the Eastern Mediterranean region of Türkiye using morphological, pomological, and inter simple sequence repeat markers.

Background: Türkiye hosts many important fruit species due to its geographical location and ecology. Hawthorn, which is highly beneficial for human health, is one of these significant fruit species. In the present study, 125 accessions of Crataegus azarolus L.

Predicting Live Weight for Female Rabbits of Meat Crosses From Body Measurements Using LightGBM, XGBoost and Support Vector Machine Algorithms.

Prediction of body weight (BW) using biometric measurements is an important tool especially for animal welfare and automatic phenotyping tools that needs mathematical models. In this study, it was aimed to predict the BW using body length (BL), chest girth (CG) and width of the waist (WW) for rabbits of the maternal form of Hyla NG. The standard rabbit-raising practices were applied for the animals.

Determination of IL-17, BCL-3 and IκBζ expression levels in the gingival crevicular fluid of psoriasis patients.

The purpose of this study was to determine the levels of IL-17, Bcl-3 and IκBζ gene expression in the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) of psoriatic and healthy individuals and to compare the clinical periodontal parameters in the patient and control groups. A total of 10 psoriasis patients and 2 healthy patients in the control group were included in the analysis for IL-17, Bcl-3, and IκBζ gene expression in the GCF. Periodontal health, gingival index, plaque index, and mobility (using a periotest device) levels were compared between the groups.

Is there a significant relationship between the empowering leadership behaviors of school principals and the psychological resilience of teachers? Understanding the moderating effects of gender and length of time spent with the school principal.

The psychological resilience of teachers has gained significant attention due to its positive effects on schools and students. This cross-sectional quantitative study investigates the moderating roles of gender and the length of time spent with the school principal in the relationship between principals' empowering leadership behaviors and teachers' psychological resilience. Data were collected from 362 teachers working in public primary, secondary, and high schools in Siirt, Türkiye.

The Effect of Fatalistic Tendency in Individuals on Attitudes Toward Epilepsy Patients.

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effect of fatalistic tendency on attitudes toward epilepsy patients.

Methods: The study was conducted between August 17 and October 1, 2022 in a family health center in Sakarya province in western Türkiye. The sample consisted of 479 adults.

Evaluation of Pulmonary Function in Long-Term Follow-Up After Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Background: Obesity is one of the most important health problems in the world. It affects all systems, especially the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy is an effective method in the treatment of obesity and can improve respiratory functions.

Comparison of single-catheter with two-catheter concept in older female patients undergoing transradial coronary angiography.

Background: The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy outcomes of the traditional Judkins left and right catheters with those of the recently introduced Tiger catheter in female participants aged 65 years and older who underwent transradial coronary angiography.

Methods: A cohort of 160 female patients aged 65 and older who were scheduled for coronary angiography (CAG) were divided into two groups according to the use of Tiger (n = 80) or Judkins (n = 80) catheters for radial angiography at a ratio of 1:1, respectively. We analyzed the effectiveness of the Tiger and Judkins catheters, the incidence of catheter failure, contrast volume, CAG time, fluoroscopy time, dose-area product (in mGy/cm), and the occurrence of radial spasm.

[Multicentric Screening of Local Antibiotic Resistance in Uncomplicated Urinary System Infections: 1850 Patients from 37 Centers].

This study was aimed to identify the most frequently observed pathogens in uncomplicated urinary tract infections from outpatient urinary isolates obtained across seven different geographical regions in Türkiye and to determine whether the antibiotic resistance rates of these pathogens differ significantly between these regions. The study included patients aged 18 to 65 years who were diagnosed with uncomplicated urinary tract infections and had positive urine cultures from March 2021 to August 2022, across 37 different centers in Türkiye. The participating centers were selected based on their use of the disk diffusion method, in line with the European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (EUCAST) guidelines, to ensure standardization of urine culture data.

The effects of Neurodynamic Mobilization exercises on upper extremity pain, muscle strength, and functions in patients with multiple sclerosis: A randomised controlled, single blinded study.

Backround: Manual therapy techniques are available for pain management in Multiple Sclerosis (MS); however, the results of neurodynamic mobilization (NM) are not known. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of NM exercises on pain, muscle strength and upper extremity functions in MS patients.

Methods: Patients aged between 18 and 65 years diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting (RR) MS (n = 31) according to McDonald 2010 diagnostic criteria were included in the study.

Effects of acupressure on pain and first mobilisation distance after caesarean section: A double-blind randomised controlled study.

Background: Postoperative pain is one of the most common problems after caesarean section (CS). Pain reduction and effective mobilisation after CS positively affect maternal and infant health.

Aim: This study aimed to determine the effects of acupressure applied to women after CS on pain intensity and first mobilisation distance.

The Relationship Between Substance Abuse Proclivity and Spiritual Well-Being Levels of University Students in Türkiye.

Focusing on young adults constituting the most vulnerable and risky group regarding substance abuse, the present study was carried out in order to examine the relationship between the spiritual well-being levels of university students and their substance abuse proclivity. Having a descriptive and cross sectional design, this study was completed with 250 students studying at a Vocational High School of a university in Türkiye during the academic year 2021-2022. The data collection process was carried out by using the "Personal Information Form," the "Spiritual Well-Being Scale (SWBS)," and the "Substance Use Tendency Scale (SAPS).

Erosive tooth wear, dental decay, and periodontal health in obese and normal weight children and adolescents.

Aim: This study aimed to compare the oral health status between normal weight (NW) and obese weight (OW) children/adolescents.

Methods: Eighty-two participants aged 6-16 years were included in this cross-sectional study. The children/adolescents were classified according to the body mass index (BMI): NW (n = 41) and OW (n = 41).

Evaluation of the effects of Andiz extract on the experimentally wound in rats by microbiological and gene expression methods.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the effects of andiz extract on wound healing and compare it with saline and chlorhexidine gluconate. Microbial DNA load was used to evaluate its antibacterial effects, and gene expression methods were used to assess its contribution to cytokine release and wound healing.

Methods And Results: A standardized wound site was created with a 3 mm diameter punch on 32 male Wistar albino rats.

Eight year results of patients with varicose vein underwent endovenous occlusion using n-butyl cyanoacrylate.

Objective: To present the 8-year results of 180 patients on whom we performed endovenous occlusion using N-butyl cyanoacrylate in 2014.

Methods: We have previously published the 30-month results for 168 patients available for follow-up. Thirteen more patients were lost to follow-up in the 8-year research period.

The Relationship Between Palliative Care Nurses' Frequency of Providing Spiritual Care and Their Job Satisfaction: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the relationship between the frequency of spiritual care and job satisfaction of palliative care nurses.

Methods: This study was a cross-sectional type. The study population consisted of nurses working in palliative care units of three hospitals in eastern Turkey.

Risk factors for neurologic sequelae in children and adolescents with hemophilia after intracranial hemorrhage.

Background: Intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) is reportedly rare but has high morbidity and mortality risk in persons with hemophilia. Although the risk factors that facilitate bleeding are known, the factors affecting the sequelae are not well known.

Objectives: We planned to investigate the risk factors for neurologic sequelae in children and adolescents with hemophilia suffering from ICH.

A -Weyl fractional operator of the extended -type function in a complex domain.

This paper proposes a new extension of the well-known -special function, which is called -function. We introduce this function by drawing inspiration from exponential function. This new special function is studied from a variety of analytical perspectives, including differential and integral operators.

Enhancing Pain Management and Psychological Recovery in Earthquake Victims: The Role of Continuous Regional Analgesic Techniques Assessed by QoR-15.

Background/objectives: After the earthquakes in Turkey, many citizens were injured, and a long ongoing process requiring physiological and psychological treatments began. The aim of this study was to observe the pain and psychological changes in earthquake victims in light of the QoR-15 score.

Methods: After approval by the local ethics committee (Decision No.