Evaluation of Veress Needle as a Liver Retraction Technique in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Background: Liver retraction management in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is challenging for surgeons, especially in patients with enlarged livers. Traditional methods, such as the Nathanson retractor (NR), often necessitate additional incisions, potentially increasing liver enzymes and increasing the risk of complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the use of a Veress needle (VN), an alternative liver retraction technique, in LSG surgery compared with NR.

Validity and reliability study of the Turkish adaptation of the Food Craving Acceptance and Action Questionnaire.

Background: The aim of this study is to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Food Craving Acceptance and Action Questionnaire (FAAQ) in university students.

Methods: The study included 394 undergraduate students at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. The study included individuals who volunteered to participate, were at least 18 years old, and did not have any severe psychological issues.

Comparison of the Effects of Four Laser Wavelengths on Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ) in a Murine Model: An Photobiomodulation Study.

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of lasers at various wavelengths in treating medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) using biochemical, clinical scoring, micro CT analysis, and histopathological methods. The study follows the ARRIVE guidelines to ensure robust and transparent research. In our study, there were 6 groups, including one SHAM group, one CONTROL group, and four experimental groups, with 8 rats in each individual group.

Effect of Oral-Related Quality of Life and Sexual Function in Dentally Compromised Women: A Prospective Cohort Study.

Background: Oral health and edentulism significantly impact quality of life (QoL). However, the relationship between oral health-related quality of life (OHQoL) and sexual function remains unclear.

Aim: To assess OHQoL and the prevalence of sexual dysfunction (SD) in women before and after oral rehabilitation.

Comparison of human smartwatch and transmittance pulse oximetry for evaluating peripheral oxygen saturation in anesthetized dogs.

Background: Pulse oximetry is a valuable tool for monitoring animals during anesthesia and assessing the adequacy of administered oxygen therapy.

Aims: To compare the pulse oximeter readings obtained by the Garmin Fenix 5X plus (GF5Xp) smartwatch and transmittance pulse oximetry (TPO) in anesthetized dogs.

Methods: Twelve clinical canine patients requiring anesthesia for castration were prospectively enrolled in this study.

Uptake and translocation of pesticides in pepper and tomato plants.

Background: In this study, field and greenhouse experiments were done with spray application of the insecticides acetamiprid, indoxacarb, deltamethrin, λ-cyhalothrin, spinosad, chlorantraniliprole on pepper and tomato plants. Results were interpreted with numerical modeling.

Results: Observed fruit concentration dynamics could be described overall well by modeling.

DiMA: sequence diversity dynamics analyser for viruses.

Sequence diversity is one of the major challenges in the design of diagnostic, prophylactic, and therapeutic interventions against viruses. DiMA is a novel tool that is big data-ready and designed to facilitate the dissection of sequence diversity dynamics for viruses. DiMA stands out from other diversity analysis tools by offering various unique features.

Evaluating the reproducibility of a deep learning algorithm for the prediction of retinal age.

Recently, a deep learning algorithm (DLA) has been developed to predict the chronological age from retinal images. The Retinal Age Gap (RAG), a deviation between predicted age from retinal images (Retinal Age, RA) and chronological age, correlates with mortality and age-related diseases. This study evaluated the reliability and accuracy of RA predictions and analyzed various factors that may influence them.

Relationship between post traumatic stress disorder and hand dimensions and hand grip strength in children aged 8-12 exposed to earthquakes.

Earthquakes cause severe destruction in the region where they occur. Children and adolescents are the group most affected group by earthquakes, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is most common in this group. The age-related increase in Grip Strength varies between childhood and early adolescence.

Oxidative damage and mitochondrial dysfunction in cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency.

Cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency (CBSD) is the most prevalent inherited disorder of homocysteine metabolism in the transsulphuration pathway. Research have suggested oxidative stress and inflammation as candidate pathogenic mechanisms in CBSD. This study aims to evaluate mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress biomarkers in cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency (CBSD) patients, which may aid in understanding the pathogenesis of CBSD and improving treatment.

From live birth to live birth: a strong correlation between the outcomes of first and second frozen-thawed euploid blastocyst transfers from sibling oocytes.

Purpose: To investigate any correlation between the outcomes of the first euploid frozen-thawed blastocyst embryo transfer (FBT) and the subsequent euploid FBT derived from sibling oocytes.

Methods: This retrospective study analyzed data from 1051 women who underwent preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy and had a euploid FBT. Of these patients, 159 underwent a second transfer.

Bibliometric analysis of the Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica from 2013 to 2022.

Objective: This study aimed to analyze the original articles published in Acta Orthopaedica et Traumatologica Turcica (AOTT) between 2013 and 2022 using bibliometric methods to identify their characteristics and examine the changing trends over the last 10 years.

Methods: The articles were analyzed in terms of publication year, authors, countries, affiliations, citations, study design, subspecialty of orthopedics, sample size, study outcome, presence of statistical methods, time elapsed from submission date to acceptance date, and presence of funding. Periods (2003-2012 and 2013-2022) were compared for trend analysis in the journal.

Psychological Flexibility in Individuals With Substance Use Disorder: The Mediating Effect of Distress Tolerance and Stress.

Introduction: Psychological flexibility is posited to aid individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) in managing stress and tolerating distress. However, the intricacies of this mechanism remain obscure.

Aim: This study investigates the potential mediating role of psychological flexibility in the relationship between distress tolerance and perceived stress among individuals with SUD.

Fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (F-FDG PET)-derived tumoral and peritumoral radiomic parameters can predict pathological subtype and survival in esophageal carcinoma.

Aim: The aim of this study is to investigate the importance of the quantitative parameters of the tumoral and peritumoral regions in prediction of pathological subtypes and 1-year survival in patients with esophageal carcinoma.

Materials And Methods: A total of 103 patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and adenocarcinoma (AC) and in whom fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography/computerized tomography (F-FDG PET/CT) was performed were included in the study. One-year progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival times of all patients were noted.

Investigation of Carbapenemase-Producing at Secondary Care Hospital in Bolu, Turkey.

The global increase in carbapenem resistance poses a significant public health threat due to the potential emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens and limited treatment options. To learn more about this issue and offer potential solutions, we conducted a study of carbapenem-resistant (CRPA) infections in a secondary care hospital setting. The study utilized the carbapenem inactivation method (CIM), a leading phenotypic analysis, to determine carbapenemase activity in 63 CRPA isolates.