The Effect of Reiki on Fatigue Symptoms of Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review.

Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms experienced by cancer patients. This systematic review aimed to investigate the effect of reiki on fatigue symptoms of cancer patients. The databases "PubMed," "ScienceDirect," "Scopus," "Web of Science," and "Cochrane Library" were screened between July 12, 2023, and July 25, 2023, using the keywords "Reiki," "Fatigue," and "Cancer" without any restriction to the publication year.

Efficacy and Safety of Mirabegron Add-on Therapy After Failure With Solifenacin in Multiple Sclerosis Patients With Overactive Bladder: A Pilot Study.

Objectives: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative progressive disease of central nervous system that mostly affects young adults. (1) Because of involvement of spinal cord and brain, lower urinary dysfunction symptoms are commonly encountered. MS patients mostly show overactive bladder symptoms like urgency, frequent daytime urination, and urgency incontinence.

An Evaluation of Patient Privacy Protection with Fuzzy Conjoint Analysis-A Case Study from Nurses' Perspective.

Background: With the rapid improvement in healthcare technologies, the security and privacy of the most sensitive data are at risk. Patient privacy has many components, even when data are in electronic format. Although patient privacy has extensively been discussed in the literature, there is no study that has presented all components of patient privacy.

Efficacy of ABCA1 Transporter Proteins in Patients with Endometrial Cancer: an Study.

Objectives: Endometrial carcinoma (EC) is a typical gynecological malignant tumor that occurs more frequently every year. Obesity is a significant contributor to the development of EC and its prognosis. Lipid metabolism and malignant tumors have a long history of association.

Association of Urinary Incontinence with Sensory-Motor Performance in Women with Multiple Sclerosis.

Introduction And Hypothesis: The relationship between somatosensory and motor components of urinary incontinence in individuals with MS has not been extensively addressed. The study was aimed at investigating the association of urinary incontinence severity with motor and sensory performance in women with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Methods: A cross-sectional single-center prospective study was conducted in 337 women with MS.

Rapid determination of uracil in biological fluids at mercury thin film electrode for early detection of potential 5-fluorouracil toxicity due to dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase deficiency.

Determination of plasma uracil was reported as a method for evaluation of Dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD) activity that is highly demanded to ensure the safe administration of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU)-based therapies to cancer patients. This work reports the development of a simple electroanalytical method based on adsorptive stripping square wave voltammetry (AdSWV) at mercury film-coated glassy carbon electrode (MF/GCE) for the highly sensitive determination of uracil in biological fluids that can be used for diagnosis of decreased DPD activity. Due to the formation of the Hg-Uracil complex at the electrode surface, the accuracy of the measurement was not affected by the complicated matrices in biological fluids including human serum, plasma, and urine.

Auricular Deformational Anomalies Detected in Human Fetal Cadavers.

The aim of the study was to investigate the incidence and diversity of deformational auricular anomalies in human fetuses based on their morphologic appearances. A total of 100 auricles from 56 formalin-fixed fetuses (32 female and 24 male), gestational ages ranging from 17 to 36 weeks, were examined. The auricles were categorized according to the morphologic deformities outlined in existing literature.

Antimicrobial topical polymeric films loaded with Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA), boswellic acid and silver nanoparticles: Optimization, characterization, and biological activity.

The study examined the antimicrobial and antioxidant potential of pure Acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid (AKBA), boswellic acid (70%) and AKBA loaded nanoparticles as topical polymeric films. The optimized concentration (0.05 % w/v) of pure AKBA, boswellic acid (BA), and AKBA loaded silver nanoparticles were used to study its impact on film characteristics.

Synthesis of novel carbazole hydrazine-carbothioamide scaffold as potent antioxidant, anticancer and antimicrobial agents.

Background: Carbazole-based molecules containing thiosemicarbazide functional groups are recognized for their diverse biological activities, particularly in enhancing therapeutic anticancer effects through inhibiting crucial pathways. These derivatives also exhibit noteworthy antioxidant properties.

Objectives: This study aims to synthesize, characterize, and evaluate the antioxidant and anticancer activities of 18 novel carbazole derivatives.

Computed Tomography Evaluation of Frontal Sinus Volume in Migraine Patients.

This study aimed to assess the frontal sinus volume (FSV) on computed tomography (CT) scans in migraine patients. Cranial and paranasal CT images from 75 migraine patients (mean age: 39.14±13.

Posttraumatic growth in women after a childbirth experience: The influence of individual characteristics and intrusive and deliberate rumination.

Objective: This study targets women who had a self-defined traumatic childbirth experience to (a) explore the differences between sociodemographic-, obstetric-, and trauma-related variables in relation to the rumination style; (b) determine differences between intrusive and deliberate rumination in relation to posttraumatic growth (PTG) dimensions, and (c) test whether intrusive rumination is associated with deliberate rumination, which in turn is associated with PTG dimensions.

Method: A cross-sectional study design was employed using a web-based survey method for data collection. In total, 202 women who identified their childbirth experience as traumatic participated in this study.

Evaluation of the effect of proximal massage and palm fisting in reducing the risk of peripheral venous catheter-related phlebitis: randomized control study.

Aims: Peripheral venous catheter (PVC) is a clinical procedure often performed by nurses in hospitals. Phlebitis can be prevented with more nursing care by applying PVC by trained nurses and using preventive methods. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of proximal massage and palm fisting on the prevention of phlebitis in patients with a PVC.

Experiences, difficulties and coping methods of female nurses caring for breast cancer surgery patients: A qualitative study.

Aim: The present study aims to qualitatively explore the experiences, problems, and coping methods of nurses caring for mastectomy patients.

Methods: The study employs an exploratory-descriptive design with the participation of 14 nurses serving in a surgical oncology clinic. We gathered the data through semi-structured, face-to-face interviews and analyzed the transcriptions of audio recordings using the thematic analysis method.

Opinions, satisfaction and expectations of individuals with multiple sclerosis about telerehabilitation services.

Objective: The opinions, satisfaction, and expectations of telemedicine can provide essential data for remote health services in individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The study aimed to demonstrate the views (barriers-benefits), satisfaction, and expectations of individuals with MS about telerehabilitation services.

Methods: A prospective cross-sectional was conducted with 82 individuals with MS who received telerehabilitation services for at least one year.

Perceptions of adult intensive care unit patients regarding nursing presence and their intensive care experiences: A descriptive-correlational study.

Aims And Objectives: This study aims to determine the relationship between perceptions of nursing presence and intensive care experiences in adult intensive care unit patients'.

Background: Intensive care units (ICUs) are settings where patients have many negative emotions and experiences, which affect both treatment and post-discharge outcomes. The holistic presence of nurses may help patients turn their negative emotions and experiences into positive ones.

The physicochemical properties and molecular docking study of plasticized amphotericin B loaded sodium alginate, carboxymethyl cellulose, and gelatin-based films.

Plasticizers are employed to stabilize films by safeguarding their physical stability and avoiding the degradation of the loaded therapeutic drug during processing and storage. In the present study, the plasticizer effect (glycerol) was studied on bioadhesive films based on sodium alginate (SA), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) and gelatin (GE) polymers loaded with amphotericin B (AmB). The main objective of the current study was to assess the morphological, mechanical, thermal, optical, and barrier properties of the films as a function of glycerol (Gly) concentration (0.

Pectin/sodium alginate films tailored with Acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid for active packaging.

The present study aimed to develop food packaging films by using a combination of pectin (PE) and sodium alginate (SA) enriched with Acetyl-11-keto-beta-boswellic acid (AKBA) as a functional or active ingredient. The fabricated films underwent comprehensive evaluation of their morphological, chemical, mechanical, barrier, optical, thermal, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties. SEM and FTIR analysis showed that AKBA had good compatibility with film-forming components.

Determination of the relationship between body composition and nutritional habits and chronotype in healthy Turkish adults.

This cross-sectional study aims to determine the relationship between chronotype characteristics, dietary habits, and body composition in 110 adults, of which 75.5% are female, residing in Mersin, Türkiye. Data collection included a descriptive information form, the Morningness-Eveningness Scale for assessing chronotype, a detailed 24-hour dietary record for evaluating dietary intake, and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis for accurate anthropometric measurements of body composition.

Healthy siblings' perspectives about paediatric palliative care: A qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis.

Background: Siblings of children requiring palliative care are often forgotten and overlooked, as the focus tends to be on the ill child and their parents. Limited knowledge of non-bereaved siblings' perspectives makes it challenging to provide appropriate support for them. A review of existing literature is thus needed to better understand the experiences of these siblings and to identify research gaps that may require further examination.

Effect of Nonnutritive Sucking on Oral Feeding in Neonates With Perinatal Asphyxia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Aims: The effect of nonnutritive sucking (NNS) stimulation is unclear in infants with perinatal asphyxia. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the effect of NNS stimulation on oral intake, discharge time, and early feeding skills in infants with perinatal asphyxia.

Design: A randomized controlled study was conducted.

Kynurenine, Kynurenic Acid, Quinolinic Acid and Interleukin-6 Levels in the Serum of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

: It is known that inflammatory processes play a role in the pathogenesis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is also reported that immune activation induces the kynurenine pathway (KP), as known as the tryptophan destruction pathway. In our study, we aimed to investigate whether the serum levels of KP products and interleukin (IL)-6 activating indolamine 2-3 dioxygenase (IDO) enzyme are different in healthy developing children and children with ASD.

Benzimidazolium Salts Bearing Nitrile Moieties: Synthesis, Enzyme Inhibition Profiling, and Molecular Docking Analysis for Carbonic Anhydrase and Acetylcholinesterase.

This report presents the synthesis and characterization of a range of benzimidazolium salts featuring 3-cyanopropyl groups on the 1 nitrogen atom and varied alkyl groups on the 3 nitrogen atom within the benzimidazole structure. Benzimidazolium salts were synthesized by N-alkylation of 1-alkyl benzimidazole with 3-cyanopropyl-bromide. The new salts were characterized by H and C-NMR, FT-IR spectroscopic and elemental analysis techniques.

Prevalence of in High-Risk Human Papillomavirus-Positive Women: A Study in Diyarbakır Province, Turkey.

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a significant public health concern due to its association with the development of cervical cancer. Although inflammation caused by spp. has been shown to facilitate oncogenesis, the interactions between HPV and spp.

The effect of continuous intrapartum supportive care on maternal mental health: a randomized controlled trial.

Supportive care during labor is the primary role of intrapartum nurses and midwives and provides comfort for women allowing them to have a positive experience. It is argued that supportive care during labor reduces fear and resultant side effects. However, evidence for different parameters of mental health is insufficient.