A new implementation that facilitates bleeding control in thoracic surgery: tamponing with tranexamic acid.

Unlabelled: Bleeding control is one of the most vexing complications in the thoracic surgery. Tranexamic acid is the most used antifibrinolytic nowadays. We present a new implementation which can easily and effectively control the pulmonary artery branch bleeding during lung resection.

Evaluation of the Impact of Enteral Nutrition Support on Anthropometric Measurements and Micronutrient Levels in Malnourished Children.

Background: Malnutrition is a critical clinical condition that requires early intervention due to its potential for causing preventable fatalities and complications. This study aims to assess the impact of outpatient enteral nutrition support (ENS) as a therapeutic intervention on anthropometric measurements, intolerance, and micronutrient values in malnourished children.

Methods: This observational study included 344 patients in ages 1 to 18 treated with standard enteral nutrition (1.

Predictive value of hematologic parameters and HALP score for testicular viability in adults with testicular torsion: A multicentric study.

Objectives: To evaluate the predictivity of haematologic parameters and HALP score on testicular viability in adults with testicular torsion.

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 139 men ≥18 years of age who underwent testicular detorsion with fixation (n = 90) or orchiectomy (n = 49) due to testicular torsion in five different tertiary centers between May 2019 and August 2023. Demographic, pre-, peri- and postoperative data were analyzed.

Documentation of the current state of cardiopulmonary bypass management in Türkiye.

Since the first successful use of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB), much has changed in its technology, area of use, and management. Despite suggestions in guidelines, the institutional behavior may change based on institutional experience and established habits. This so-called "deviation" may alter management strategies in favorable or unfavorable ways.

Comparison of the Effects of Long-term Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Modalities on Left Ventricular Functions.

Background: Hemodialysis (HD) and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) affect left ventricular hemodynamics. This study compared the effect of two treatment modalities, CAPD and HD, on left ventricular systolic and diastolic functions in maintenance dialysis patients.

Methods: A total of 47 patients (24 CAPD and 23 HD) undergoing long-term dialysis were included in the study.

Pediatric, adult, and late-onset multiple sclerosis patients: A unified analysis of clinical profiles and treatment responses.

Objective: This study aimed to conduct a unified analysis comparing the clinical characteristics, disease progression, and treatment responses of pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (POMS), adult-onset multiple sclerosis (AOMS), and late-onset multiple sclerosis (LOMS) patients.

Methods: Utilizing a retrospective cohort design, we analyzed the records of 269 patients from MS clinics and categorized them into the POMS (<18 years), AOMS (≥18 and <50 years), and LOMS (≥50 years) groups based on age at diagnosis. Data collection focused on demographics, clinical manifestations, disability scores, MRI findings, and treatment outcomes.

Persistent hypoglycemia in congenital syphilis: hyperinsulinemic hypoglycemia with a focal pancreatic lesion.

Objectives: Congenital syphilis can cause severe morbidities such as hydrops fetalis, preterm birth, low birth weight, hepatosplenomegaly, pneumonia, hypoglycemia, etc., and mortality. Despite hypoglycemia being reported in congenital syphilis and hyperinsulinism, only one case was described.

Optimizing Myocardial Protection in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgeries: A Network Comparison of Del Nido, Histidine-Tryptophan-Ketoglutarate, and Blood Cardioplegia.

: The optimal choice of cardioplegia solution in minimally invasive cardiac surgeries (MICS) remains debated, as prolonged myocardial protection is essential to avoid interruptions to the surgical flow, which can prolong aortic cross-clamp time and cardiopulmonary bypass time, especially in the constrained surgical field. We conducted a network meta-analysis to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the del Nido (DN), histidine-tryptophan-ketoglutarate (HTK), blood cardioplegia (BC), and St. Thomas' (STH) solutions in MICS.

New biological markers in diagnosis and follow-up of brucellosis cases.

Brucellosis remains a significant public health issue in some parts of the world. It is clear that new laboratory methods are needed to diagnose brucellosis. Currently, no test method meets the criteria of high specificity, sensitivity, reliability, and low cost for the diagnosis of brucellosis, which could also predict chronicity.

Secukinumab May Be an Effective Treatment Option for Axial Spondyloarthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis Patients with a History of Malignancy: Multicenter Real-Life Experience from Turkey.

: Secukinumab is a monoclonal antibody against interleukin 17 approved for patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), and psoriasis. Treating axSpA and PsA patients with a history of malignancy is a challenge. While initial results on the applicability of secukinumab in this patient group are positive, the number of studies on this topic remains limited.

The standard assessment of global everyday activities is a valid and reliable scale to assess both physical and cognitive functionality in Turkish older adults.

Aim: This study aims to evaluate the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Standard Assessment of Global Everyday Activities (SAGEA) scale in older adults.

Methods: The study employed a cross-sectional, methodological design. The SAGEA scale was administered twice, with a two-week interval for test-retest reliability.

Exploring the impact of wearing-off phenomenon in ocrelizumab-treated multiple sclerosis patients: Insights from a comprehensive study.

Background: Ocrelizumab (OCR) effectively modifies the disease course in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients but may cause a preinfusion "wearing-off phenomenon" (WoP). This study explored the prevalence, timing, and severity of this phenomenon in MS patients using the OCR, as well as the associated symptoms and treatment satisfaction.

Methods: We conducted a prospective multicenter study across 11 MS centers involving MS patients aged 18-70 years who had received at least two OCR doses.

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.

Association between serum NUCB2/nesfatin‑1 levels and erectile dysfunction.

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is one of the most common complaints in the male sexual health field, with a multifactorial etiology yet to be fully elucidated. Nucleobindin 2 (NUCB2)/nesfatin-1, known for its regulatory role in food intake, can also regulate the vascular, neural and hormonal systems, all of which are of great importance in the etiology of ED. The present study included 43 men with ED and 40 healthy individuals without ED.