Evaluation of pediatric spinal ependymomas: A 25-year retrospective observational study.

This study aims to evaluate the clinical and radiological features, histopathological characteristics, treatment modalities, and their effectiveness, as well as long-term follow-up results of pediatric spinal ependymomas treated at a single institution. In this retrospective study, medical records of 14 pediatric patients (3 females and 11 males) who were surgically treated for spinal ependymoma in our institution between 1995 and 2020 were reviewed. Data regarding age, gender, presenting symptoms and signs, radiological findings, postoperative status, extent of resection, histopathological grading, recurrence, tumor growth, seeding, and adjuvant treatment were collected and analyzed.

Inferior-to-Superior Dissection for Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Identification in Redo Thyroid Surgery: Enhanced Safety and Reduced Injuries.

Hoarseness due to recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) injury is the most feared complication of thyroid surgery. Scars and anatomical changes caused by previous surgeries make finding the RLN during redo thyroid surgeries difficult. We aimed to analyze the results of the inferior-to-superior dissection technique that we applied to find the RLN in redo surgeries.

What are the Factors that Impact the Outcomes of Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair?

Background: The cuff is a complex structure with many factors affecting it. How much it is affected after repair is still being investigated.

Aim: The aim of this study was to analyze the functional results of individuals who received arthroscopic rotator cuff repair and assess the various factors that could impact these outcomes.

Pre-chemoradiotherapy high platelet counts predict jaw osteoradionecrosis in locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients.

Introduction: This retrospective study aimed to investigate if pretreatment platelet (PLT) levels can predict the risk of osteoradionecrosis of the jaw (ORNJ) in patients with locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (LA-NPC) who received concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT).

Material &methods: ORNJ instances were identified from LA-NPC patients' pre- and post-CCRT oral exam records. All pretreatment PLT values were acquired on the first day of CCRT.

Multimodal Analgesia in Pediatric Cancer Pain Management: A Retrospective Single-Center Study.

Objectives A multimodal approach to pain management, including potential interventional techniques, is suggested to achieve adequate pain control. This study discusses the techniques and medications employed to manage pain in pediatric oncology patients. Methodology This study included 90 patients under 18 years of age who underwent pain management in the algology clinic between 2002 and 2020.

Pain-Related Cognitive Processes, Pain Interference, and Alexithymia in Patients With Primary Headaches.

Objectives This study aims to investigate the effects of pain-related cognitive processes (PRCPs) and emotional state on pain-related disability (PRD) and pain interference (difficulty in performing daily routines, difficulty in engaging in social activities [the enjoyment of life], and the impact on work and/or school performance) in patients with primary headaches (PHs). Methodology PRCPs were evaluated with the Pain Anxiety Symptom Scale-20 (PASS-20), Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), and Pain Belief Questionnaire (PBQ). Anxiety, depression, and alexithymia were investigated to assess the emotional state.

Review of Osteoradionecrosis of the Jaw: Radiotherapy Modality, Technique, and Dose as Risk Factors.

Radiotherapy (RT) or concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CCRT) is the cornerstone of organ-sparing or adjuvant therapy for nearly all head and neck cancers. Unfortunately, aggressive RT or CCRT can result in severe late toxicities, such as osteoradionecrosis of the jaws (ORNJ). The incidence of ORNJ is currently less than 5-6% due to advances in dental preventive care programs, RT planning systems, and RT techniques.

Subclinical hypothyroidism and its relationship with therapy failure in patients underwent cardiac resynchronization therapy.

Objective: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is used in patients with heart failure (HF), an important problem in cardiology practice, with reduced left ventricular systolic dysfunctions and left ventricular dyssynchrony to improve morbidity and mortality. Thyroid diseases have undeniable effects on cardiac functions. So, we aimed to evaluate the effect of subclinical hypothyroidism on CRT response in HF patients in this study.

Preoperative red cell distribution width to lymphocyte ratio as biomarkers for prolonged intensive care unit stay among older patients undergoing cardiac surgery: a retrospective longitudinal study.

Our aim was to use the red cell distribution width-lymphocyte ratio (RLR) as a novel biomarker to predict prolonged intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay (LOS) among older patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery. This longitudinal study included older patients admitted to a tertiary cardiovascular surgery hospital between January 2017 and January 2022. A total of 574 patients were studied, including 83 patients (14.

The effect of postdural puncture headache on pre-existing and new-onset headaches after cesarean section: A retrospective study.

Background: Obstetric patients are at higher risk of postdural puncture headache (PDPH) than other age- and sex-matched individuals. The debate over the long-term effects of PDPH continues. In this study, we aimed to assess the development of new-onset headaches or worsening of pre-existing chronic headaches in patients who underwent cesarean section under spinal anesthesia and developed PDPH.

Predictors of Pacemaker-Induced Cardiomyopathy and Importance of Nutritional Status and Prognostic Nutritional Index.

Background: Long-term right ventricular (RV) pacing may cause progressive left ventricular systolic dysfunction, and malnutrition is related to adverse cardiovascular outcomes in patients with heart failure. We aimed to evaluate the relationship between immunonutritional status and the development of pacing-induced cardiomyopathy (PICMP).

Methods: This study included 434 patients who underwent permanent pacemaker (PPM) implantation and had preserved left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of > 40%.

Healthcare personnel's attitude and coverage about tetanus vaccination in Turkey: a multicenter study.

The tetanus vaccine is not routinely given to Turkish adults. Protective tetanus immunity decreases with age. Health-care personnel (HCPs), who are role models in the field of health, are a target group in order to achieve a higher rate of tetanus vaccination in the community.

COVID-19 Transmission and Clinical Features in Pediatric Intensive Care Health Care Workers.

Objective: This study aims to investigate modes of transmission and clinical features of coronavirus disease 2019 in healthcare workers in pediatric intensive care units.

Materials And Methods: This multicenter descriptive study was conducted between March and November 2020. Patient demographics, clinical characteristics, origin of coronavirus disease 2019, treatment modalities, and loss of workdays were recorded.

Evaluation of the Ocular Surface, Conjunctival Impression Cytology and Meibomian Gland Dropout in Patients with Familial Mediterranean Fever.

Purpose: Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an idiopathic disease with chronic inflammation. We aimed to determine the changes caused by the chronic inflammatory nature of FMF on the ocular surface, meibomian glands (MG), and conjunctiva via conjunctival impression cytology (CIC).

Material-method: Forty-two FMF patients with a mean age of 11.

Does nutritional treatment in patients with dysphagia affect malnutrition and anxiety?

Introduction: dysphagia is common in patients with cerebrovascular disease (CVD), with an incidence reported to be 35 %-50 %. Dysphagia can result in malnutrition, dehydration, and death, and negatively affects anxiety levels. Objectives: this study aimed to evaluate the effects of recommended nutritional treatment (NT) on nutritional status and anxiety levels in patients with dysphagia based on clinical and fiber-optic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) tests.

Effect of Osteoporosis on Proximal Humerus Fractures.

Introduction: Proximal humerus fractures (PHF) constitute the majority of the most common osteoporotic fractures. Bone density measurements can affect treatment methods and outcomes. This study was aimed to investigate the effect of osteoporosis values, measured from direct radiographs, on fracture type, surgical outcomes.

The Influence of Systemic Inflammation Response Index on Survival Outcomes of Limited-Stage Small-Cell Lung Cancer Patients Treated with Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy.

Background: Recent studies have indicated that the systemic inflammation response index (SIRI) can efficiently predict survival outcomes in various tumor types. Thusly, in absence of comparable investigations in limited-stage small-cell lung cancers (LS-SCLCs), we aimed to retrospectively evaluate the prognostic utility of SIRI in LS-SCLC patients treated with concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CRT). .

Evaluation of Bell's palsy in the cerebellopontine angle: An MRI study.

Background: Evaluation of cranial nerve morphology through measuring cross-sectional area (CSA) on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is increasing day-by-day in clinical diseases. In Bell's palsy (BP), the manifestation of the enlarged CSA of the facial nerve (FN) may be used for diagnosis. This study aims to evaluate whether there is an enlargement of the cisternal FN in BP.

Vitamin D deficiency as a risk factor for renal scarring in recurrent urinary tract infections.

Background: Renal scarring is a serious complication in recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). Vitamin D deficiency has also been reported to be a risk factor for UTIs although, to date, no association between vitamin D deficiency and renal scarring has yet been identified. In the present study, it was investigated whether vitamin D deficiency may be a risk factor for renal scarring in patients with recurrent UTIs.

Low Systemic Inflammation Response Index Predicts Good Prognosis in Locally Advanced Pancreatic Carcinoma Patients Treated with Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy.

Background: We investigated the prognostic significance of pretreatment systemic inflammation response index (SIRI) in locally advanced pancreatic carcinoma (LAPC) patients treated with concurrent chemoradiotherapy (CRT).

Methods: Present retrospective cohort analysis investigated consecutive 154 LAPC patients who received radical CRT. The SIRI was defined as: SIRI = neutrophil × monocyte/lymphocyte counts.

The effect of using entertainment and communication devices before sleep on nocturnal enuresis.

Background: Monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis (MNE) is a common urological problem. The association between the use of entertainment and communication devices (EECDs) at night and enuresis in MNE patients has yet to be reported in the literature. This study aims to determine if an association exists between the use of EECDs before sleep and nocturnal enuresis.

Point-of-care Ultrasound Training During an Emergency Medicine Clerkship: A Prospective Study.

Aim This study evaluated the effects of three-hour instructor-led training courses in the Extended Focused Assessment Sonography for Trauma (EFAST) and Rapid Ultrasound in Shock and Hypotension (RUSH) protocols on knowledge gain and retention by final-year medical students. Methods This prospective study evaluated 79 final year medical students participating in an emergency medicine (EM) clerkship during the 2017-2018 academic year. None of the included students had prior formal ultrasound training or hands-on experience.

The Effectiveness of Heart Valve Replacement Surgery in a Non-Referral Regional Hospital: The Analysis of Outcomes after Isolated and Complex Valve Replacement.

Background: To comprehensively investigate early and late outcomes for all valve replacement surgery patients in a non-referral regional hospital database and to compare these results with the literature.

Methods: This was a retrospective study and made up of patients undergoing heart valve replacement in the cardiovascular department of a non-referral regional hospital between May 2008 and February 2018. Inclusion criteria were aortic, mitral and double valve replacement with or without CABG.