Could ferritin, vitamin B, and vitamin D play a role in the etiopathogenesis of fibromyalgia syndrome?

Fibromyalgia syndrome (FS) comprises general body pain, sleep disturbances, and fatigue. Vitamin B (VB), vitamin D (VD), and iron deficiencies lead to similar complaints. First, this study aimed to evaluate the VB, VD, and ferritin levels of patients with FS.

An analysis of the relationship between social support levels and treatment compliance of individuals diagnosed with schizophrenia.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between social support levels and treatment compliance of individuals with schizophrenia.

Design And Methods: A descriptive and correlational research design was used in the study. The sample was not selected from the universe and the study was completed with 110 patients.

Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, S-100 Protein and Synaptophysin Expression in Biliary Atresia Gallbladder Tissue.

Purpose: Biliary atresia (BA) is a disease that manifests as jaundice after birth and leads to progressive destruction of the ductal system in the liver. The aim of this study was to investigate histopathological changes and immunohistochemically examine the expression of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF), synaptophysin, and S-100 protein in the gallbladder of BA patients.

Methods: The study included a BA group of 29 patients and a control group of 41 children with cholecystectomy.

Use of an Autologous Diced Cartilage Graft and Fat Graft Combination to Improve Regeneration in Rhinoplasty.

Background: In rhinoplasty, many techniques are used to increase the permanence of the planned final shape of the nose. Cartilage grafts can be diced and applied directly to the nasal dorsum, or by wrapping with a material. We aim to show that mixing and using diced cartilage grafts with fat grafts can contribute to the viability of cartilage grafts by comparing our early postoperative and long-term results.

Relationships of total leukocyte, neutrophil and lymphocyte levels with the menstrual cycle in patients receiving fingolimod treatment.

Objective: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating, chronic, and progressive autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that causes the loss of axons and grey matter, and has a high prevalence in young female patients. Fingolimod is an oral treatment agent that acts by blocking the passage of the T lymphocytes responsible for the pathogenesis of MS from lymphoid tissue into the peripheral blood. We aimed to research the effects of menstrual cycles on leukocytes and lymphocyte levels in RRMS (relapsing-remitting MS) patients who received fingolimod treatment.

Examination of evidence-based nursing attitudes and the relationship with professional self-concept in nurses working in a psychiatric hospital.

Purpose: The study was carried out with nurses working in a psychiatric clinic to examine their attitudes toward evidence-based practices and levels of professional self-concept.

Design And Methods: This study was carried out using a descriptive and correlational search design. We used a Personal Information Form developed by the authors and Evidence-Based Nursing Attitude Scale (EBNAS) and Professional Self-Concept Scale for Clinical Nurses (PSCSCN) to obtain data.

Protective effect of benfotiamine on methotrexate induced gastric damage in rats.

Methotrexate (MTX) is widely used for treating cancers and inflammatory diseases; it is a potential anti-metabolite and folate antagonist. We investigated potential protective effects of benfotiamine on MTX damage. We used a rat model of MTX induced gastric injury to assess changes in gastric histopathology, oxidative stress and visfatin levels due to MTX treatment.

Risk factors for cervical stromal involvement in endometrioid-type endometrial cancer.

Objective: The aim of this study was to identify predictors of cervical stromal involvement in women with endometrioid-type endometrial cancer (EEC).

Methods: A total of 795 patients with EEC who underwent comprehensive surgical staging including pelvic and para-aortic lymph node dissection between January 2007 and December 2018 were retrospectively analyzed. Data including age, menopausal status, serum CA-125 levels, tumor size, lymphovascular space invasion (LVSI), depth of myometrial invasion, positive peritoneal cytology, cervical stromal involvement, histologic grade, recurrence, and follow-up duration were recorded.

A new inflammatory marker: elevated eosinophil-tolymphocyte ratio associated with presence and severity of isolated coronary artery ectasia.

Objectives: The pathophysiology of isolated coronary artery ectasia (CAE) involves atherosclerosis and inflammation. Eosinophils and lymphocytes have been found to play a significant role in inflammation, atherosclerosis and endothelial dysfunction. Many studies have explored the relationship between isolated CAE and systemic inflammation.

Spotlights on some electrocardiographic paradigms: How should we evaluate normal reference values of Tp-Te interval, Tp-Te dispersion and Tp-Te/QT ratio?

Background: Experimental and clinical studies evaluating the Tp-Te interval and Tp-Te/QT ratio have reported conflicting data. The overlap between normal Tp-Te/QT ratios (0.17 ±0.

Initial experience with contrast-enhanced ultrasound in the first week after liver transplantation in children: a useful adjunct to Doppler ultrasound.

Background: Doppler US is the primary screening for post-liver transplant vascular complications, but indeterminate findings require further imaging.

Objective: To evaluate whether contrast-enhanced US improves diagnostic assessment of vascular complications suspected by Doppler US.

Materials And Methods: We retrospectively reviewed Doppler US and contrast-enhanced US studies obtained in the first week following liver transplant.

Is there a relationship between epicardial fat tissue thickness and Tp-Te/QT ratio in healthy individuals?

Introduction: Epicardial fat is a tissue that releases many proinflammatory and atherogenic mediators, with endocrine and paracrine effects on the heart. In this study, the implication of the EFT thickness (EFTt) on transmural dispersion of repolarisation (TDR) was analysed utilizing the T-wave peak to end interval (Tp-Te), the Tp-Te dispersion (Tp-Te (d)), and the Tp-Te/QT ratio.

Material And Methods: One thousand seven hundred and thirteen subjects were enrolled in the research.

Is peritoneal dialysis prior to kidney transplantation a risk factor for ureteral stenosis after adult to adult live kidney transplantation.

Objectives: Major urinary complications such as urinary leaks, stenosis or urinary tract infections after kidney transplantation can lead to graft or patient loss. The effect of peritoneal dialysis on post-kidney transplantation complications have been discussed but its effect on ureteral stenosis is unknown. In this study, it was aimed to analyze factors effecting major ureteral complications after living donor kidney transplantation and impact of peritoneal dialysis and double J-stents (JJ stents).

Vascular effect of levonorgestrel intrauterine system on heavy menstrual bleeding: is it associated with hemodynamic changes in uterine, radial, and spiral arteries?

The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and blood flow changes associated with the use of a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (LNG-IUD) in patients with idiopathic heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB). LNG-IUD was inserted into a total of 91 patients (39.5 ± 5.

Can Point Shear Wave Elastography Be Used as an Early Indicator of Involvement?: Evaluation of the Pancreas and Liver in Children With Cystic Fibrosis.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of cystic fibrosis (CF) on pancreas and liver elasticity in young children using point shear wave elastography and to determine the relationship with clinical findings.

Methods: Twenty-two patients with genetically proven CF, who were admitted to our pediatric gastroenterology clinic, and 22 healthy control participants were enrolled in the study. The shear wave velocity (SWV) of the liver and pancreas were measured with point shear wave elastography.

Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis for Monitoring Fluid and Body Cell Mass Changes in Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass.

Objective: To evaluate preoperative and postoperative body fluid distribution with a bioelectrical impedance analyzer in patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass.

Methods: Fifteen adult patients undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass were included in this study. Total body fluid changes, basal metabolism rates, body fat masses, lean body masses, and total cell masses were recorded.

Current treatment strategies in malignant pleural mesothelioma with a treatment algorithm.

Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is arare disease with apoor prognosis. The main therapeutic options for MPM include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy (RT). Although multimodality therapy has been reported to improve survival, not every medically operable patient is able to undergo all recommended therapy.

Oncologic outcomes in patients undergoing maximal or optimal cytoreductive surgery for Stage 3C serous ovarian, tubal or peritoneal carcinomas.

The aim of this study was to evaluate overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS) of patients with Stage 3C serous ovarian, tubal and peritoneal carcinomas. A retrospective analysis of 111 patients who underwent maximal or optimal cytoreductive surgery was performed. Patients were divided into three groups as ovarian cancer ( = 47), tubal cancer ( = 24) and peritoneal cancer ( = 40).

Uterine smooth muscle tumor of uncertain malignant potential: fertility and clinical outcomes.

Objective: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the clinicopathological features, obstetric, and oncological outcomes of patients diagnosed with a uterine smooth muscle tumors of uncertain malignant potential (STUMP).

Methods: A dual-institutional, database review was carried out to screen patients with STUMP who were treated with upfront surgery between January 2006 and December 2017. Data including age at the time of diagnosis, recurrence rate, disease-free survival, overall survival, and fertility outcomes were retrospectively analyzed.

The molecular basis and genotype-phenotype correlations of congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) in Anatolian population.

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder due to presence of mutations in the genes involved in the metabolism of steroid hormones in adrenal gland. There are two main forms of CAH, classic form and non-classic form. While classic form stands for the severe form, the non-classic form stands for the moderate and more frequent form of CAH.

Alteration of Thiol-Disulfide Homeostasis in Fibromyalgia Syndrome.

Background: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is an extra-articular rheumatological disease, characterized by widespread pain and somatic symptoms. The etiology has not yet been clarified. Oxidative stress may play an important role in FMS etiology.

The relationship between motor performance and femoral cartilage thickness in children with Down syndrome.

Down syndrome (DS) is a genetic disorder associated with mental and motor developmental delays in childhood. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship of the femoral cartilage thickness with motor performance in children with Down syndrome (DS). A total of 39 children with DS in the age range of 12-42 months were included in the study (female/male: 21/18; mean age: 23.

The Effects of Different Burn Dressings on Length of Telomere and Expression of Telomerase in Children With Thermal Burns.

Background: Burns are a common traumatic injury triggered by local tissue damage and a systemic response. In this study, we evaluated the effects of different burn dressings on telomere kinetics in children with thermal burn injury.

Methods: Sixty children with thermal burn were included in this prospective study.