Safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines in children and adolescents with cancer.

Background: Children with cancer have a higher morbidity and mortality due to COVID-19. Vaccination of children with cancer is important. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effectiveness and side effects of the COVID-19 vaccines in children and adolescents with cancer.

Child health in the first 100 years of Republic of Türkiye: a story of hope, labor and success.

The Republic of Türkiye commemorated its 100th year in 2023. Within one century, a battle weary, poor country has changed into a powerful, game changing leader in the world. This was accomplished by the motivation and overwork of the Turkish nation and a great leader, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

Advanced Diffusion MRI in the Differential Diagnosis of Hemorrhagic Cavernous Malformations in the Brain: A Case Report.

Cavernous malformations, low-flow vascular lesions predominantly found in the brain and occasionally in the spinal cord, can be congenital or acquired, with acquired forms often being single and congenital ones multiple. While many patients remain asymptomatic, hemorrhage from these lesions can lead to significant neurological symptoms. This case report describes a 35-year-old female with a hemorrhagic lesion in the right precentral gyrus, initially challenging to diagnose due to atypical imaging findings.

Microscopy and molecular survey of Hepatozoon spp. in domestic cats and their ticks: First report of H. silvestris from Türkiye.

Hepatozoonosis is a tick-borne infection caused by protozoan species of the Hepatozoon genus in the family Hepatozoidae. This study aimed to determine the presence and prevalence of Hepatozoon spp. in domestic cats and their ticks, to characterize the genotypes, to reveal phylogenetic relationships, and to assess the risk factors associated with infection.

Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy: Assessing the Impact of Residency Training on Early Surgical Experience.

Background: Transferring the intricate laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (LRP) technique poses a considerable challenge for novice surgeons. Fellowship programs, typically lasting three to twelve months, remain the primary avenue for acquiring laparoscopic skills. This study proposes that residency-based laparoscopy training confers distinct advantages over fellowship programs during the initial stages of LRP.

The relationship between intercultural sensitivity, ethnocentrism, socio-demographic characteristics and xenophobia in nursing students: A descriptive and multi-centric study.

Background: Xenophobia plays a pivotal role in influencing the delivery of culturally competent care. Nevertheless, the relationship between intercultural sensitivity, ethnocentrism, socio-demographic characteristics and xenophobia in nursing students remains undetermined.

Aim: This study aimed to determine the relationship between intercultural sensitivity, ethnocentrism, socio-demographic characteristics and xenophobia in nursing students.

The effect of aerobic and high-intensity interval training on plasma pentraxin 3 and lipid parameters in overweight and obese women.

Background: It is unclear whether different exercise programs lead to an increase in the concentration of plasma Pentraxin3 (PTX3), an anti-inflammatory protein. This study aimed to investigate the effects of aerobic exercise (AE) and high-intensity interval training (HIIT) on plasma PTX3 levels in overweight and obese women.

Method: A total of 45 sedentary women aged between 32.

Simulation and optimization of cheese whey additive for value-added compost production: Hyperparameter tuning approach and genetic algorithm.

Cheese whey is a difficult and costly wastewater to treat due to its high organic matter and mineral content. Although many management strategies are conducted for whey removal, its use in composting is limited. In this study, the effect of cheese whey in the composting of sewage sludge and poultry waste on compost quality and process efficiency was investigated.

Dynamic analysis of a NiTi rotary file by using finite element analysis: Effect of cross-section and pitch length.

This study assessed stress distribution, maximum stress values and fatigue life of experimentally designed NiTi rotary files with different cross-sectional geometry and pitch length using finite element analysis (FEA). Four cross-sectional shapes (Convex triangle, S-shaped, Triple helix and Concave triangle) and two pitch lengths (2 mm and 3 mm) were tested in simulated root canals with curvatures of 30°, 45° and 60°. The FEA results indicated that convex triangle and triple helix geometries exhibited lower stress values compared to the S-shaped and concave triangle designs.

Secondary Traumatic Stress and Coping Experiences in Psychiatric Nurses Caring for Trauma Victims: A Phenomenological Study.

Aim: In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the secondary traumatic stress and coping experiences of psychiatric nurses who care for people who have experienced psychological trauma with a phenomenological approach.

Materials And Methods: In this study, semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 18 psychiatric nurses residing in Turkey using the phenomenological research method. The criterion sampling method was used to reach the sample group.

The Hepatoprotective Effects of on Cisplatin-Induced Acute Liver Injury.

Acute liver injury is an increasing global health problem. It is a widespread side effect of cisplatin treatment in the clinic and can lead to liver failure if not treated promptly. Previous studies have revealed that green tea can protect some organs from treatments.

Evaluation of Left Atrial Electromechanical Delay and Left Atrial Phasic Functions in Patients Undergoing Treatment with Cardiotoxic Chemotherapeutic Agents.

The aim of this study is to evaluate atrial involvement by comparing pre- and post-chemotherapy left atrial mechanical and electromechanical parameters in patients treated with cardiotoxic chemotherapeutic agents. We designed our study as a prospective cohort study. Sixty-eight female patients between the ages of 18 and 50, scheduled for treatment with cardiotoxic chemotherapeutic agents, were included in our study.