Acceptability and readability of ChatGPT-4 based responses for frequently asked questions about strabismus and amblyopia.

Purpose: To evaluate the compatibility and readability of ChatGPT-4 in providing responses to common inquiries about strabismus and amblyopia.

Materials And Methods: A series of commonly asked questions were compiled, covering topics such as the definition, prevalence, diagnostic approaches, surgical and non-surgical treatment alternatives, postoperative guidelines, surgery-related risks, and visual prognosis associated with strabismus and amblyopia. Each question was asked three times on the online ChatGPT-4 platform both in English and French, with data collection conducted on February 18, 2024.

Earthquake From the Perspectives of Amputee Children and Their Parents/Caregivers: A Phenomenological Study.

Background: Earthquakes cause significant psychological and physical trauma in children, especially when leading to amputations, as they disrupt physical, emotional, and social well-being.

Aim: This study was conducted phenomenologically to explore the experiences of children amputated in the Kahramanmaraş earthquake and their parents/caregivers.

Method: This study was conducted as a phenomenological study with children who were amputated in the Kahramanmaraş earthquake and their parents/caregivers between August and October 2023.

Effect of migration on fertility and family planning: The case of Kayseri in Türkiye.

Many factors such as religious beliefs, cultural structure, the perspective of the host country toward refugees, and the course of the migration process can affect the family planning and fertility behaviors of refugees. This study aimed to determine the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of Syrian refugee pregnant women in the Kayseri province of Türkiye regarding fertility characteristics and family planning. This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 290 pregnant Syrian refugee women.

Carbon Monoxide Intoxication Leading to Crush Syndrome and Acute Renal Failure: A Case Report.

Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is a common occurrence, typically resulting from exposure to CO emissions in enclosed spaces. CO is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas. In this case report, we present a 52-year-old male patient who developed crush syndrome and acute kidney injury following carbon monoxide (CO) intoxication.

Value of plasma alpha- and beta-synuclein levels in the diagnosis, severity, and functional outcome of acute ischemic stroke.

Objective: We aimed to determine the role of plasma alpha- and beta-synuclein levels and other routine inflammatory parameters in the diagnosis, outcome, and mortality of acute ischemic stroke (AIS).

Methods: In our study, serum alpha- and beta-synuclein levels and clinical data were prospectively evaluated in 93 subjects (43 controls and 50 AIS patients) admitted to the emergency department. The outcome status and prognostic classification were performed according to the modified Rankin Scale (mRS) scores on the 30 day from hospital admission.

Developing an instrument to measure nurses' attitudes towards nursing students during clinical practice: A quantitative study.

Background: Since nursing students' interactions with nurses in the clinical practice process play an important role in nursing education and practice, it is a necessity to evaluate nurses' attitudes towards students.

Aim: To develop a valid and reliable measurement tool to determine the attitudes of nurses' towards nursing students in the clinical practice process.

Design: This study used a quantitative cross-sectional design.

The potential contributions of matrix metalloproteinase 8,9 and 13 (MMP-8,9,13) to cerebral vasospasm and the role of doxycycline inhibitors on gene expression after experimental subarachnoid haemorrhage.

Introduction: Vasospasm has been reported as the most important cause of mortality and morbidity in patients with subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) who can reach the hospital. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a gene family, which are called neutral proteases in the central nervous system (CNS). In this experimental study we studied the upregulation of MMPs (MMP-8, MMP-9, and MMP-13) gene expression and the inhibitor effects of doxycycline after experimental SAH model in rats.

Real-world data on direct oral anticoagulants in BCR::ABL1-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs): a multicenter retrospective study on behalf of scientific subcommittee on MPNs for Turkish society of hematology.

BCR::ABL1-negative myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) pose a substantial risk of thrombosis, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. Anticoagulant therapy, historically based on vitamin K antagonists (VKAs), has limitations in preventing recurrent thrombotic events and managing bleeding complications. Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) offer a potential alternative with improved pharmacokinetics and compliance.

Investigation of the relationship of sleep disorder occurring in fibromyalgia with central nervous system and pineal gland volume.

Objective: Mechanisms of sleep disorders in fibromyalgia (FM) patients, such as insomnia, early morning awakenings and poor quality sleep, have not yet been proven and no consistent and effective treatment is yet available. The aim of this study was to investigate the pineal gland volume and the relationship between total fibre count, total fibre volume and total fibre length of the spinoreticular tract involved in regulation of sleep and wakefulness in terms of the mechanism of sleep disturbance.

Methods: This study included only female cases, 31 with fibromyalgia and 31 controls.

The value of C-reactive protein velocity (CRPv) on mortality in sepsis patients who are emergently hospitalized in the ICU: A retrospective single-center study.

Purpose: The C-reactive protein (CRP) velocity (CRPv) is an indicator of the change in CRP over time. In individuals with sepsis, the second values of CRP and CRPv have been shown to have more importance than the first CRP value measured at admission. This study examined the importance of CRPv for mortality among individuals who were hospitalized in the intensive care unit (ICU).

Comparison of median nerve area measurement between MRI and electromyography in patients diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Background: Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common entrapment neuropathy that occurs when the median nerve is compressed within the carpal tunnel. Electromyography (EMG) is accepted as the most frequently used and important diagnostic method for CTS. Recently, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has begun to be used in CTS patients to directly visualize the median nerve and examine the changes occurring in the nerve structure.

Evaluation of contraception methods in chronic myeloid leukemia patients: A Turkish multicenter study.

Background And Aim: Chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) incidence has recently increased in younger individuals. With time, given the nature of the disease and available therapies, as well as the existing paucity and inconsistency of advice, worries about fertility have surfaced. With all these clear unknowns, we designed this study to raise awareness among both physicians and CML patients about whether male and female patients of childbearing age were using contraception at the time of diagnosis, and if so, which methods they were using.

Rapidly Growing Leiomyoma Mimicking Schwannoma of the Saphenous Nerve in the Lower Extremity: An Unusual Case Report.

Leiomyomas and schwannomas are both types of rare benign soft tissue tumours. Leiomyomas are more commonly found in the lower limbs than in the upper extremities, while schwannomas are rare peripheral nerve sheath tumours that can occur in different anatomical regions. However, they rarely occur in the saphenous nerve.

Highlights from the 25th European Congress on Gynaecological Oncology in Barcelona: the ENYGO-IJGC Fellow Interviews.

In March 2024, 12 European Network of Young Gynae Oncologists- (ENYGO-IJGC) Editorial Fellows conducted 10 interviews with senior opinion leaders on original and controversial topics in the field of gynecologic oncology presented during the 25th European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO) Congress in Barcelona, Spain. This article provides a summary and overview of the content of these discussions summarizing key points presented at the meeting. These selected interviews were chosen by consensus by the ENYGO-IJGC Editorial Fellows based on novelty and relevance to the field of gynecologic oncology.

Evaluation of Injured Structures and Circulation of Fingers From Photos Taken in the Emergency Department After Hand Injury.

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the diagnostic accuracy of smartphone photographs, taken at the emergency department (ED) and shared with hand surgeons, in identifying critical circulatory issues and neurovascular bundle injury, as well as tendon and bone injuries.

Methods: The photographs of hand injuries of 50 patients who were referred to our ED between January 2020 and January 2022 were used to design a questionnaire. This questionnaire, including closed-ended questions about the injured structures, was shared with a group of hand surgeons via a WhatsApp group in Turkey.