The relationship between nursing students' attitudes toward artificial intelligence and their creative personality traits.

Aim: The relationship between nursing students' attitudes toward artificial intelligence and their creative personality traits was examined in this study.

Design: This study, conducted with 492 nursing students enrolled at a university in Turkey, was designed using a descriptive and relational methodology. The data were gathered through the "Personal Information Form," the "General Attitude Scale toward Artificial Intelligence," and the "Creative Personality Traits Scale.

Cyclophosphamide treatment with a comparison in both pediatric rheumatology and pediatric nephrology practices.

Background: Cyclophosphamide (CYC) is an inactive alkylating agent that transforms the alkyl radicals into other molecules and is used in combination with systemic corticosteroids in the treatment of many childhood rheumatic diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV). In recent years, rituximab (RTX), a B-cell-targeting anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody, has emerged as a new alternative treatment modality over CYC for induction therapy of childhood-onset rheumatic diseases. Clinicians adopt different practices for using CYC particularly in relation to indications, posology, pre-treatment laboratory work-up, post-treatment follow-up, and screening pre- and post-treatment vaccination status.

The mediating role of health literacy in the relationship between trust in public health authorities and distrust in health systems.

Background: This study addresses a gap in the literature by examining how health literacy mediates the relationship between trust in public health authorities and distrust in health systems, particularly in the Turkish context. While previous studies have examined trust and health literacy separately, few have examined trust in health systems regarding health literacy and trust in public health authorities. Therefore, the primary purpose of this study is to determine the mediating role of health literacy in the relationship between trust in public health authorities and distrust in the health system.

The protective effect of curcumin on the diabetic uterus: Quantitative and qualitative evaluation.

Background: The objective of this study was to examine the impact of diabetes on the rat uterus and to assess the potential therapeutic benefits of curcumin in a diabetic uterus.

Materials And Methods: A total of thirty-eight female Wistar albino rats were randomly assigned to seven experimental groups. The control group (Cont) was not subjected to any treatment.

Alterations in the Glymphatic System and Presence of Small Vessel Disease in Hospitalized and Non-hospitalized COVID Patients: A Study of PSMD Index and DTI-ALPS.

Background: It is known that COVID-19 causes brain damage in the acute phase and leads to neurological complications such as dementia and brain fog in the chronic phase. Many factors have been implicated in these complications, including glymphatic system disorders, small vessel disease, and widespread inflammation. Peak width of skeletonized mean diffusivity (PSMD) is a sensitive biomarker for SVD, while the diffusion tensor image analysis along the perivascular space (DTI-ALPS) measures glymphatic system function.

Enhancing textile wastewater reuse: Integrating Fenton oxidation with membrane filtration.

The textile industry produces large volumes of wastewater with complex organic pollutants, dyes, and chemicals that are challenging to treat. This study introduces an integrated approach combining Fenton oxidation and membrane filtration in a continuous flow system to improve textile wastewater treatment. The study optimized the removal efficiencies of COD, TOC, and colour by varying the dosages of Fe and HO, as well as adjusting the pH and flow rates.

Chronic kidney disease awareness: a cross-sectional study in primary care settings in Türkiye.

Background: Raising awareness of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is essential for early detection and prevention, since the condition remains largely underdiagnosed, particularly in primary care settings. The present study aimed to evaluate awareness levels regarding the causes and symptoms of CKD among individuals receiving primary care.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 457 participants recruited from two primary care centers in Türkiye using systematic random sampling.

Intrathecal morphine vs. Ultrasound-guided bilateral posterior quadratus lumborum block in caesarean delivery.

Background: Effective postoperative pain management is crucial in caesarean delivery (CD) to enhance recovery, minimize opioid use, and improve maternal outcomes. Intrathecal morphine (ITM) is widely used but can cause side effects, such as pruritus and nausea. Posterior quadratus lumborum block (QLB) has emerged as a potential alternative for postoperative analgesia.

The perspectives of elderly residents in nursing home on gardening activities: a qualitative study.

Objective: This research was conducted to explore in depth the physical, psychological and social effects of gardening activities on elderly individuals residing in a nursing home.

Material And Method: A descriptive qualitative research design was employed in the study with a purposive sampling method to select participants. The research was conducted with 21 elderly residents in a nursing home located in the eastern region of Turkey and participated in gardening activities.

Although invisible, fungi are recognized as the engines of a microbial powerhouse that drives soil ecosystem services.

Soil ecosystem services (SES) are the benefits that humans derive from soil. These services emerge from the complex interactions between biotic and abiotic processes within soil systems. They are vital for maintaining ecosystem resilience and ensuring long-term sustainability.

Overuse of Computed Tomography Pulmonary Angiography in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Thromboembolism "Real-Life Data".

Purpose: Pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE) is a common cause of cardiovascular mortality with an increasing incidence rate. Scoring patients with suspected pulmonary thromboembolism according to their symptoms, findings, and risk factors is useful for empirical diagnosis and management. The combination of D-dimer and clinical scoring allows the diagnosis to be excluded in approximately 30% of patients with suspected PTE without the need for imaging methods.

The impact of physical exercise on esports players: a monitoring perspective.

Background: Esports has been defined as an organized and competitive approach to playing computer games. The esports industry has grown significantly and continues to develop in recent years. Within this period, monitoring and promoting physical exercise participation among esports players is important.

Diagnostic and Prognostic Role of Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio, Platelet/Lymphocyte Ratio and Lymphocyte/Monocyte Ratio in Pediatric Sarcomas.

Aim: The correlation between the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR) with prognosis has been observed in different types of adult sarcomas. However, there is insufficient evidence in pediatric tumors. Our study aimed to examine if alterations in these characteristics serve as prognostic indicators in juvenile sarcomas.

The Psychophysiologic Stress and Salivary Cortisol and Alpha-Amylase Awakening Responses to Cross-Country Running Competitions in National-Level Female Athletes.

Aydemir, M, Makaracı, Y, Avcı, B, Ürkmez, YC, and Cintineo, HP. The psychophysiologic stress and salivary cortisol and alpha-amylase awakening responses to cross-country running competitions in national-level female athletes. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2024-Cross-country running, characterized by diverse terrains and environmental conditions, primarily emphasizes individual performance, though team-oriented strategies are also used.

Body Weight Changes During Ramadan Intermittent Fasting: A Cross-Sectional Study of Healthy Adults in Turkey.

This study explores the impact of observing Ramadan intermittent fasting (RIF) on body weight in Turkish residents, marking it as the first study conducted in Turkey to investigate the interplay of religious fasting with dietary changes amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We hypothesized that observing Ramadan fasting would result in weight loss attributable to dietary changes, while decreased physical activity would correlate with weight gain during this period. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among Muslims aged 18+ in Turkey who fasted at least two days during Ramadan 2021.

Effects of propolis extract supplementation in breeder and broiler diets and it's in ovo injection on immune status, blood parameters, vaccine-antibody response and intestinal microflora of broiler chick.

This study evaluated the effects of dietary propolis extract supplementation and in-ovo propolis injection on the immune status, blood parameters, vaccine-antibody response, and intestinal microflora of broiler chickens. A total of 600 Ross 308 broiler chicks were used. Breeder diets were supplemented with 400 ppm propolis extract (P) or left unsupplemented (C) during weeks 38-39.

Health Beliefs Towards Colorectal Cancer and Associated Factors in a Three Muslim Countries (Turkey, Malaysia, and Saudi Arabia): A Screening Study of Men Aged between 50-75.

Background: Despite a range of clinical practice guidelines and public health advisories promoting the use of colorectal cancer screening in the general population, screening rates remain less than ideal in many countries.

Aim: This study evaluated the health beliefs regarding colorectal cancer and factors affecting the participation of men aged 50-75 in colorectal cancer screening in three selected Muslim countries (Turkey (TR), Saudi Arabia (SA), and Malaysia (MY)).

Methods: This study employed a descriptive comparative design with stratified sampling, with the sample size of 540 participants.

Patient Burden in Dystonia Diagnosis and Botulinum Toxin Treatment: A Nationwide Survey in Turkey.

Background: Understanding real-world experiences is crucial in determining the potential gaps in patient-centered healthcare in dystonia. We explored the challenges of people with dystonia (PwD) at the stages of diagnosis and botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) treatment.

Methods: A multicenter survey was conducted face-to-face across seven university hospitals in Turkey.

The effect of nursing counseling based on Neuman Systems Model on perceived stress, coping with stress and birth outcomes among pregnant women at high risk of pre-term labor.

In this study, we explored the impact of the Nursing Pregnant Education and Counseling Program, grounded in the Neuman Systems Model, on stress, coping, and birth outcomes for high-risk pregnant women susceptible to pre-term labor. The study has a pretest-posttest quasi-experimental design. Participants were split into two groups: one undergoing the Nursing Pregnant Education and Counseling Program (n=30), and the other receiving standard clinical care(n=30).

Screening of Clinical Data of Patients with Abnormal Head Posture and Investigation of Abnormal Head Posture Change After Treatment.

Objectives: To analyze the clinical characteristics of patients with abnormal head posture (AHP) due to ocular causes and investigate the effect of treatment on the change in AHP.

Materials And Methods: Patients with AHP admitted to the strabismus unit of our clinic between 2011 and 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. The patients' clinical and demographic data and change in AHP after treatment were recorded.

Use of a specialized peptide-based enteral formula containing medium-chain triglycerides for enteral tube feeding in children with cerebral palsy and previous tube feeding intolerance on standard enteral formula: a prospective observational TolerUP study.

Objective: Use of peptide-based formulas supplemented with medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) is considered a beneficial strategy to decrease the tube-feeding associated gastrointestinal tolerance. In children with cerebral palsy (CP), overall effects of enteral tube feeding as well as the utility of peptide-based specialized enteral formulas in those with gastrointestinal intolerance have not been extensively studied. This study aimed to evaluate the utility of enteral tube feeding via specialized peptide-based formula containing MCTs in children with CP in terms of gastrointestinal intolerance, anthropometrics, defecation characteristics and parental satisfaction with enteral formula.

Assessment of temporomandibular joint morphology of bifid mandibular condyles: a cone beam computed tomography study.

Background: Bifid mandibular condyle (BMC) is an extremely rare condition characterized by dublicity of the head of the mandibular condyle. Knowledge about the morphology of BMC may help to understand the development course of condyle and differential diagnosis of fractures or tumors in condylar area. The aim of this study was to examine temporomandibular joint (TMJ) hard tissue morphology of BMCs.

An Evaluation of Neuron-Specific Enolase as a Biomarker of Neurological Impact in Pacemaker-Implanted Patients with Atrial High-Rate Episodes: An Observational Study from Turkey.

An atrial high-rate episode (AHRE) is defined according to the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) guidelines as a heart rate of ≥175 bpm lasting at least 5 min. This study aimed to evaluate whether neuron-specific enolase (NSE) levels, an indicator of neurological impact, could serve as a surrogate biomarker for silent neurological ischemia in patients with atrial high-rate episodes (AHREs). Patients with AHRE detected in a pacemaker analysis and a control group without any arrhythmias were included.

The Impact of Surgical Margin Distance on Local Recurrence and Survival in Patients with Soft Tissue Sarcoma.

: The primary objective of surgeons treating bone and soft tissue sarcomas (STS) is to achieve optimal local tumor control, ensuring a tumor-free margin and preventing local recurrence. However, the impact of surgical resection margin status on extremity STSs remains an area that requires further exploration. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effects of surgical resection margin status on both local recurrence and overall survival rates.

The Acute Effects of Moderate-Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Core Executive Functions in Healthy Older Adults: A Systematic Review.

There is growing interest in examining acute effects of exercise on cognitive functions and neurocognitive outcomes. These behavioral and neurocognitive outcomes have been most frequently investigated in healthy young individuals, but relatively few studies have examined healthy older adults. This study aimed to systematically review the effects of acute moderate-intensity aerobic exercise (MIAE) on core executive functions, including inhibition, working memory, and cognitive flexibility, in healthy older adults.