Clinical Course of Coronavirus disease 2019 C-19 in Patients with Bronchiectasis.

Objective: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has affected the whole world and caused the death of more than 6 million people. The disease has been observed to have a more severe course in patients with chronic lung diseases. There are limited data regarding COVID-19 in patients with bronchiectasis.

The Gait Outcomes Assessment List (GOAL) questionnaire: Test-retest reliability and validity in children with cerebral palsy in Türkiye.

Background: Most questionnaires provide little information about children's or parents' views on functioning and do not attempt to understand their priorities or expectations. The Gait Outcomes Assessment List (GOAL) questionnaire was developed to fill this gap by identifying the most important goals of the patient and family for a gait intervention.

Research Question: To investigate the test-retest reliability and concurrent and discriminant validity of the GOAL questionnaire in children with cerebral palsy (CP) in Türkiye.

Which Whitening Mouthwash With Different Ingredients Is More Effective on Color and Bond Strength of Enamel?

Objective: To examine the effects of six whitening mouthwashes on tooth color and immediate bond strength to the enamel.

Materials And Methods: Human incisors were divided into seven groups (n = 10) according to mouthwashes (R.O.

The relationship between chronotype video game addiction and sleep quality in school-age children: A structural equation modeling approach.

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between chronotype, video game addiction, and sleep quality in school-age children using structural equation modeling. It was performed using structural equation modeling, with 545 secondary school students in northern Turkey meeting the inclusion criteria. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews utilizing the Personal Information Form, the Morningness Eveningness Scale for Children (MESC), the Video Game Addiction Scale for Children (VASC), and the Sleep Quality Scale.

Independent Relationship between Ankylosing Spondylitis and Presystolic Wave Detected on Echocardiography.

Objective: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a persistent inflammatory disease affecting the axial skeleton which may lead to cardiovascular involvement. We examined the relationship between the presystolic wave (PW), which is frequently encountered in the evaluation of the left ventricular (LV) outflow tract, and AS.

Methods: The study included 117 consecutive patients with 73 of them being male.

Decoding 17-Beta-hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase 13: A Multifaceted Perspective on Its Role in Hepatic Steatosis and Associated Disorders.

Chronic liver disease (CLD) represents a significant global health burden, with hepatic steatosis-associated disorders-such as metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), alcoholic liver disease, and hepatitis C virus infection-being major contributors. Recent genome-wide association studies have identified the rs72613567:TA variant in the 17-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 13 () gene as a protective factor against the development and progression of these conditions. In this review, we summarized the current evidence surrounding the rs72613567 variant, aiming to elucidate its impact on CLD risk and outcomes, and to explore the potential mechanisms behind its hepatoprotective effects.

Biochemical markers and carotid intima-media thickness in relation to cardiovascular risk in young women.

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a major cause of death in the female population. The current study aimed to examine the relationship between CVD risk and novel endothelial dysfunction biomarkers [i.e.

Uric Acid to Albumin Ratio as a Predictive Marker for Intracoronary Thrombus Severity in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Patients Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

BACKGROUND This study assessed the association between a novel inflammatory marker, uric acid (UA)-to-albumin ratio (UAR), and preprocedural intracoronary artery thrombus (ICAT) in ST elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 171 STEMI patients treated by primary percutaneous coronary intervention between February and December 2023 were evaluated prospectively in this cross-sectional study. The patients were stratified into 2 groups as low (grades 1 to 3) and high-(ICAT) groups (grades 4 and 5).

The effectiveness of enhanced reality simulation on postmastectomy patient care management provided by nursing students: a quasi-experimental study.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of enhanced reality simulation on nursing students' learning satisfaction and self-confidence and patient care management knowledge and skills regarding postmastectomy care.

Background: Breast cancer is a common disease with increasing incidence and mastectomy is the treatment of choice. Postmastectomy patient care is a multidimensional and complex process.

The Effects of Baby Calming Training Provided to Primiparous Mothers on Maternal Role Perception, Maternal Attachment, and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Mothers of crying babies have difficulty adapting to their roles and problems with breastfeeding and attachment. This study aimed to assess the impact of the baby calming training provided to primiparous mothers on maternal role perception, maternal attachment, and breastfeeding self-efficacy. The study was conducted in a randomized controlled experimental design between March 2023 and March 2024 in the gynecology and obstetrics services of a public hospital in northeastern Turkey (Clinical Trial Number: NCT05594836).

Biomechanical evaluation of six zygomatic implants versus four zygomatic implants combined with dental implants in the treatment of different maxillary defects.

Background: This study aims to compare the biomechanics of six zygomatic implants (ZIs) and dental implants (DIs) combined with four ZIs with different maxilla defects.

Methods: Three-dimensional constructs of the ZIs, DIs human skulls, and maxillary prostheses were created using SolidWorks Software (Version 2015, Dassault Systems SolidWorks Corporation, Waltham, MA, USA). Eight finite element models of the skull with four different alveolar defect types (0-4) were constructed.

Impact of Comorbid Polycystic Ovary Syndrome on Clinical and Laboratory Parameters in Female Adolescents with Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study.

: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) share several pathophysiological mechanisms. While the prevalence of MASLD has been extensively studied in PCOS populations, the occurrence of PCOS among female adolescents with transient elastography (TE)-confirmed MASLD in pediatric hepatology settings remains poorly characterized. This cross-sectional study aims to address this knowledge gap and elucidate potential clinical and biochemical differences between female adolescents with MASLD and comorbid PCOS compared to those without PCOS.

Engineered reduction of S-adenosylmethionine alters lignin in sorghum.

Background: Lignin is an aromatic polymer deposited in secondary cell walls of higher plants to provide strength, rigidity, and hydrophobicity to vascular tissues. Due to its interconnections with cell wall polysaccharides, lignin plays important roles during plant growth and defense, but also has a negative impact on industrial processes aimed at obtaining monosaccharides from plant biomass. Engineering lignin offers a solution to this issue.

Prognostic impact of EGFR expression and immunohistochemistry-based "molecular classification" in bladder cancer.

Recent genomic studies emphasize the necessity of molecular classification to reflect diverse clinical and pathological characteristics of bladder cancer. Immunohistochemically bladder cancer can be classified into molecular subtypes, including basal, luminal, and p53-like subtypes. Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is frequently expressed in basal-type bladder cancers and is associated with poor prognosis.

Application of artificial neural network for the mechano-bactericidal effect of bioinspired nanopatterned surfaces.

This study aimed to calculate the effect of nanopatterns' peak sharpness, width, and spacing parameters on P. aeruginosa and S. aureus cell walls by artificial neural network and finite element analysis.

Coexistence of Celiac Disease and Allergic Wheat Sensitivity: An Observational Study of Daily Clinical Practice.

Introduction: Although separate immunogenic mechanisms are involved, IgE-type sensitization to wheat and celiac disease (CD) may coexist. We observationally assessed the importance of this relationship in daily practice using CD and wheat sensitization screenings.

Methods: Celiac antibody (CA) screening and food prick tests (FPTs) were requested simultaneously from patients who presented to the Allergy Clinic between January 2022 and December 2023 and had any complaint accompanied by CD symptoms/findings (non-celiac group).