493 results match your criteria: "Manisa ‡Horasan State Hospital[Affiliation]"

Background: This study aimed to assess the safety and tolerability of nebivolol in hypertensive patients with coronary artery disease and left ventricular ejection fraction ≥ 40% in a Turkish cohort.

Methods: A total of 1015 hypertensive patients and coronary artery disease with left ventricular ejection fraction ≥ 40% were analyzed from 29 different centers in Turkey. Primary outcomes were the mean change in blood pressure and heart rate.

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Pitfalls in the surgical treatment of undiagnosed lung lesions and cystic pulmonary hydatidosis.

J Cardiothorac Surg

October 2022

Department of Thoracic Surgey, Dr Suat Seren Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences Turkey, Yenişehir, Gaziler Street 331, 35110, Izmir, Turkey.

Background: Hydatid cysts can mimic many lung pathologies radiologically, as well as some malignant or benign lung tumors may show hydatid cyst-like radiological features. The aim of our study is to present our clinical experience and recommendations by analyzing the cases that create diagnostic difficulties by presenting a common radiological pattern with a pulmonary hydatid cyst.

Methods: The patients who were operated on with a preliminary diagnosis of hydatid cyst but were diagnosed differently, and who were operated on with different prediagnoses and unexpectedly diagnosed with hydatid cyst were included in the study.

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Purpose: Smile and eyelid reanimation are generally emphasized in facial reanimation, but the loss of cheek tone provided by the buccinator muscle is not adequately addressed. The use of free gracilis muscle flap for facial reanimation has become widespread since it was used in head and neck reconstruction by Harii et al. The effect of free gracilis muscle transfer on drooling is not clearly defined in the literature.

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Background: Invasive lobular carcinomas (ILC) account for 10-15% of all breast cancers and are the second most common histological form of breast cancer. They usually show a discohesive pattern of single cell infiltration, tend to be multifocal, and the tumor may not be accompanied by a stromal reaction. Because of these histological features, which are not common in other breast tumors, radiological detection of the tumor may be difficult, and its pathological evaluation in terms of size and spread is often problematic.

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Background: Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is potentially modifiable cardiovascular risk factor often overlooked in clinical practice. For this reason, we planned to LVH-TR (Left Ventricular Hypertrophy in Turkish Population) trial to determine the aetiological causes and demographic characteristics of LVH patients.

Methods: Our study was a multicentre, national, observational study and included 886 patients who applied to the cardiology clinics in 22 centres between February 2020 and August 2021.

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Background: The discovery of anti-myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG)-IgG and anti-aquaporin 4 (AQP4)-IgG and the observation on certain patients previously diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) actually have an antibody-mediated disease mandated re-evaluation of pediatric MS series.

Aim: To describe the characteristics of recent pediatric MS cases by age groups and compare with the cohort established before 2015.

Method: Data of pediatric MS patients diagnosed between 2015 and 2021 were collected from 44 pediatric neurology centers across Türkiye.

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Background And Objectives: Although several repurposed antiviral drugs have been used for the treatment of COVID-19, only a few such as remdesivir and molnupiravir have shown promising effects. The objectives of our study were to investigate the association of repurposed antiviral drugs with COVID-19 morbidity.

Methods: Patients admitted to 26 different hospitals located in 16 different provinces between March 11-July 18, 2020, were enrolled.

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Objective: Sleep disorders including excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS), insomnia and anemia are both common. The aim of this study is to investigate associations between anemia and insomnia/EDS in the elderly.

Methods: A total of 744 older outpatients were included in this cross-sectional study.

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Background: Geriatric syndromes are complex clinical manifestations and significant causes of mortality and morbidity. This study was aimed to determine the frequency and co-incidence of geriatric syndromes in older patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Methods: Older patients were included in this cross-sectional retrospective study.

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Forearm Compartment Pressure Change in Children Operated for Supracondylar Humerus Fracture.

J Pediatr Orthop

October 2022

Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Uludag University, Bursa, Turkey.

Background: The aim of this study is to examine the preoperative and postoperative forearm compartment pressures in patients treated operatively for Gartland type III extension type supracondyler humerus fractures and understand the course of these values over postoperative period.

Methods: Deep volar compartment pressure of 31 patients were measured in the proximal one third of the forearm preoperatively, and measurements were continued every 4 hours for the first 24 hours after the operation with a catheter. Type of the reduction technique (open reduction vs.

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Purpose: To assess the preliminary outcomes of inferior oblique (IO) disinsertion-distal myectomy and tucking combined with superior oblique (SO) full tendon advancement in patients with Knapp II or III superior oblique palsy.

Methods: This single-centered retrospective study included 16 eyes from 13 patients with Knapp Class II or III SO palsy. All patients underwent IO disinsertion-distal myectomy and tucking combined with SO full tendon advancement while under general anesthesia.

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Objective: Histopathological analysis of the relationship between penile elastography and erectile dysfunction.

Material And Method: 12 patients who applied to our clinic for erectile dysfunction in the last 1 year and accepted this study were included. Preoperative two-dimensional shear wave elastography imaging was performed in 12 patients and recorded in the Pascal (kPa) unit.

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Brucella as an unexpected cause of erythema nodosum.

Turk J Phys Med Rehabil

March 2022

Rheumatology, Manisa City Hospital, Manisa, Turkey.

Erythema nodosum (EN) is the most common panniculitis which affects individuals from all ages. Etiologically most of the cases are idiopathic EN and infections rank the second. Its clinical presentation is sudden, hot erythematous nodules or plaques in legs, knees or ankles with a diameter ranging between 1 and 5 cm.

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Background: This study aimed to investigate the utility of immature granulocyte count and percentage on the prediction of suspected acute appendicitis according to the Alvarado scoring system and its effect on the need for computed tomography scanning.

Methods: Adult patients who had an Alvarado scoring system between 4 and 7 with the first imaging technique computed tomography were included and retrospectively analyzed. The immature granulocyte count and granulocyte percentage were obtained from the blood samples taken at the time of the patient's first admission to the hospital.

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Background: Despite the lack of supporting data, many clinics perform sheath removal 4-6 hours after femoral percutaneous coronary intervention to reduce the risk of possible access site complications. This study aims to examine the effects of sheath removal immediately after the procedure on access site complications and patient comfort.

Methods: This prospective study included 349 patients who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention via the femoral site and 6 French guiding catheters.

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Article Synopsis
  • - This study aimed to compare the rates of major cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) in patients before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing specifically on patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) in Turkey.
  • - Researchers analyzed data from 1,748 STEMI patients, differentiating between those treated from March 11 to May 15, 2019 (pre-COVID-19) and March 11 to May 15, 2020 (COVID-19 era).
  • - Results showed no significant difference in MACCE rates between the two eras, but COVID-19-positive STEMI patients had substantially worse long-term outcomes, with higher rates of MACCE and heart failure
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Purpose: The relationship between nutrition and overactive bladder (OAB) has yet to be elucidated. Therefore, this study investigated the relationship between the Mediterranean diet and OAB.

Methods: The 14-item Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MeDAS) and Overactive Bladder-Validated 8-question Screener (OAB-V8), validated in Turkish, were administered to 500 patients over the age of 18 who presented to outpatient clinics other than urology outpatient clinics.

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A 10-year bibliometric analysis of publications in emergency medicine.

Am J Emerg Med

August 2022

Department of Emergency Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612-3833, USA.

Objective: Emergency medicine (EM) research is growing at a rapid pace. It is important to understand the scope and trends over time in order to identify gaps and future areas for growth. This study aimed to describe trends in scientific publications within EM over the past decade.

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The aim of the study was to investigate the reasons for Turkish obstetricians having self-caesarean section on maternal request (CSMR) and their attitudes and practices related to CSMR and vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC). The questionnaire form constructed by the authors was sent online to obstetricians working in different cities of Turkey. A total of 206 obstetricians participated and answered a self-administered questionnaire.

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Background: Both obesity and malnutrition are common health problems in older adults.

Aim: The aim of our study is to investigate the prevalence of undernutrition and related factors in older obese patients.

Methods: 1911 older outpatients who underwent comprehensive geriatric assessment were included in this cross-sectional study.

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SARcopenia Assessment in Hypertension: The SARAH Study.

Am J Phys Med Rehabil

February 2023

From the Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Hacettepe University Medical School, Ankara, Turkey (MK, BK, EGK, PA, HO, LÖ); Department of Internal Medicine, Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Oncology Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey (ÖK, TCK, BNÇ, MED, ED, GT); Department of Business and Technology Management, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, South Korea (YC); Combined Military Hospital & Quetta Institute of Medical Sciences, Quetta, Pakistan (SR); Hacettepe University, Faculty of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara, Turkey (YD); Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital, Andalous, Kuwait (DS, AJA); Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital, Andalous, Kuwait (SAA); Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey (AMA, FÜM); Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Health Science, Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey (EC); Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Dokuz Eylül University Medical School, İzmir, Turkey (B. Dilek); Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Kozan State Hospital, Adana, Turkey (MAC); Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kocaeli Derince Training and Research Hospital, Kocaeli, Turkey (PY); Charles University and General University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic (KM); Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Health Sciences, Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Teaching and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey (B. Doğu); Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey (GK); Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Turkey (ZÜ); Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, Portugal (JB, SP); Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey (DP); Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, Mersin, Turkey (OG); Department of Neurology, Stanford University, Stanford, California (MB); and Division of Epidemiology, Department of Public Health, Hacettepe University Medical School, Ankara, Turkey (BÇ).

Objectives: The aims of the study were to investigate the relationship between sarcopenia and renin-angiotensin system-related disorders and to explore the effects of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors and angiotensin II receptor blockers on muscle mass/function and physical performance.

Design: This multicenter, cross-sectional study was performed using ISarcoPRM algorithm for the diagnosis of sarcopenia.

Results: Of the 2613 participants (mean age = 61.

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Evaluation of Life Improvement in Trans Men After Mastectomy: A Prospective Study Using the TRANS-Q.

Aesthetic Plast Surg

October 2022

Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Manisa Turgutlu State Hospital, 45000, Manisa, Turkey.

Background: Mastectomy is the most common and sometimes the only surgery performed in FtM transgender individuals. In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the improvement in life standards of patients who underwent double incision mastectomy with free nipple-areolar complex graft and periareolar mastectomy by using TRANS-Q in trans men.

Materials And Methods: TRANS-Q was performed in 71 trans men at the preoperative and postoperative 1st year, and the revision and complication rates in both groups were compared.

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Fluoropyrimidine+cisplatin/oxaliplatin+trastuzumab therapy is recommended for the first-line treatment of HER2-positive metastatic gastric adenocarcinoma. However, there is no comprehensive study on which platinum-based treatment should be preferred. This study aimed to compare the treatment response and survival characteristics of patients with HER2-positive metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) cancer who received fluorouracil, oxaliplatin, and leucovorin (mFOLFOX)+trastuzumab or cisplatin and fluorouracil (CF)+trastuzumab as first-line therapy.

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Purpose: To evaluate the effects of lowering intraocular pressure (IOP) on foveal avascular zone (FAZ), peripapillary and macular vessel density (VD) by optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) in patients with open angle glaucoma after trabeculectomy.

Study Design: Prospective study METHODS: Twenty eyes of 20 patients with primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) or exfoliation glaucoma (EG) who were followed up to six months and underwent trabeculectomy were included in our study. OCTA, AngioVue (Optovue Inc.

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