Optimizing analgesia for endometrial biopsy: A prospective, randomized comparative study.

Aim: This prospective, randomized, observational study aimed to compare the efficacy of intrauterine lidocaine, oral dexketoprofen, cervical lidocaine spray, and paracervical block with prilocaine for pain management during outpatient endometrial biopsy (EMB).

Methods: One hundred ninety-seven women aged 18-75 undergoing EMB were randomly assigned to one of four groups: intrauterine lidocaine (n = 49), oral dexketoprofen (n = 48), cervical lidocaine spray (n = 50), or paracervical block with prilocaine (n = 50). Pain intensity was assessed using a visual analog scale (VAS) immediately post-procedure and at 30 min, with additional analgesia needs recorded at 60 min.

Turkish Validity and Reliability of the Self-Applied Acute Stress Scale (EASE) for Healthcare Providers.

Background: Acute stress induced by a sudden burden of emergency conditions and traumatic events, such as wars, earthquakes, situations requiring isolation, pandemics, and disasters, can have pathological consequences on healthcare providers (HCPs) if not diagnosed early. Therefore, the objective of this investigation is to culturally validate the self-administered Acute Stress Scale (EASE) in the Turkish context.

Method: The study consisted of 127 HCPs working with COVID-19 patients in services and clinics during the pandemic.

Effect of Neurostimulator Usage on Block Success in Costoclavicular Block: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: The need of a neurostimulator for a successful nerve block was questioned in different block types after ultrasound had become standard.

Aim: To determine the effect of neurostimulator use on block success in the costoclavicular block (CCB).

Methods: Sixty patients undergoing upper limb surgery were enrolled in the study.

The Role of Thrombocyte/Lymphocyte Ratio and Aspartate Transaminase/Alanine Transaminase (De Ritis) Ratio in Prediction of Recurrence and Progression in Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.

Aim: The purpose of the study was to determine the predictive value of platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and Aspartate transaminase (AST)/alanine transaminase (ALT) ratio (De Ritis ratio) for recurrence and progression in non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).

Methods: A total of 231 patients who underwent transurethral tumor resection between 2016 and 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. Preoperative test results, including AST, ALT, platelet, and lymphocyte counts, were used to calculate the PLR and De Ritis ratio.

Biomechanical comparison of fixation methods on third-generation femoral composite bone models in Pauwels type 3 femoral neck fractures: Contribution of the medial buttress plate to fixation.

Objective: To compare the use of cannulated screws in an inverted triangular configuration, medial buttress plates, and the combination of these 2 fixation methods in the treatment of Pauwels type 3 femoral neck fractures.

Methods: Twenty-eight anatomical composite third-generation femoral bone models were divided into 4 groups. The control group (group 1) was formed with 7 third-generation intact bone models.

The relationship of pain, disability, physical activity, and body awareness with kinesiophobia in pregnant women with low back pain.

Purpose/aim: To investigate the relationship of pain intensity, disability level, physical activity level, and body awareness with kinesiophobia in pregnant women with low back pain (LBP).

Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the obstetrics and gynaecologic clinic of a tertiary centre. Eighty-six pregnant women were included in the study.

Predictive value of Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) for the severity of vasculogenic erectile dysfunction.

Purpose: Our aim was to investigate the association of prognostic nutritional index (PNI) score with erectile dysfunction (ED), therefore, we prospectively evaluated the relationship between penile doppler ultrasonography (PDU) findings, PNI and Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM) scores in patients with ED.

Methods: A total of 414 patients' characteristics, laboratory findings, SHIM and PNI scores were recorded. The PNI is calculated using the formula: 10 × serum albumin + 0.

Effectiveness of Burr Hole Sizes on Midline Shift and Hematoma Thickness in the Treatment of Chronic Subdural Hematoma.

Background: The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of the burr hole width on the postoperative chronic subdural hematoma (CSH) thickness and midline shift radiologically.

Methods: The medical records of 92 patients who had undergone surgery after a diagnosis of CSH between April 1, 2015 and July 1, 2021 were reviewed retrospectively. Preoperative and postoperative computed tomography (CT) scans were reviewed, and the thickness of the hematoma and midline shift and the diameters of 2 burr holes opened were measured and recorded.

Controlling nutritional status score in predicting International Society of Urological Pathology score upgrading and biochemical recurrence after radical prostatectomy.

Aim: The aim of our study was to assess the predictive value of controlling nutritional status (CONUT) score for the prognosis of prostate cancer.

Methods: A total of 257 patients' characteristics, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) values, biopsy, and pathological specimen features were all recorded. The CONUT score was calculated for each patient from three blood parameters: total lymphocyte count (TLC), serum albumin, and cholesterol concentrations.

Predictive value of Controlling Nutritional Status score and Prognostic Nutritional Index for systemic inflammatory response syndrome/sepsis after percutaneous nephrolithotomy.

Purpose: Our aim was to investigate the predictive value of Controlling Nutritional Status (CONUT) score and Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) for systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)/sepsis after percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL).

Methods: Demographic and clinical data of 422 patients who underwent PNL were evaluated. The CONUT score was calculated from lymphocyte count, serum albumin, and cholesterol, while the PNI was calculated using lymphocyte count and serum albumin.

Correlation of important prognostic factors and CT scores in invasive and non-invasive ventilation of COVID-19 patients.

Background: Intensive care workers received the largest share of the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused nightmares to the whole world. In COVID-19 pneumonia cases which had high mortality rates, many prognostic factors and laboratory examinations were tried to evaluate the clinical severity quickly and accurately.This study was planned to investigate a correlation between the initially ventilation strategy and major prognostic parameters and CT scores in patients admitted to intensive care unit (ICU).

Factors affecting mortality in COVID-19 patients in intensive care.

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic affects the whole world, causing high mortality. Some clinical parameters have already been implemented to be followed up to prevent mortality, but there is still a need for further information about optimum follow-up parameters and cutoff values. We aimed to investigate the reliability of the parameters used in patient follow-up by comparing survivors and non-survivors.

The Effects of Using Hearing Aids and Hearing Assistive Technologies on Programmable Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt.

Background: To investigate interaction between behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids, hearing assistive technologies, and programmable shunt valve to understand how use of BTE hearing aids in patients who underwent ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) surgery affects the settings of a programmable shunt valve.

Methods: In this study, we investigated the magnetic field (MF) generation of 3 BTE hearing aids made by different companies, 1 frequency modulated system using telecoil technology, and 1 wireless microphone technology and their interactions with 2 programmable shunt valves. All measurements were made in a silent booth using 2 different models.

The association between COVID-19 anxiety levels and tobacco use among patients within a smoking cessation polyclinic.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the anxiety level of smokers and the relationship between smoking behavior and COVID-19 anxiety level.

Methods: Our study was planned as a descriptive cross-sectional survey. A 32-question face-to-face questionnaire containing the Coronavirus Anxiety Scale (CAS) and the Fagerström test for nicotine dependence (FTND) was administered to 349 patients who had applied to the smoking cessation polyclinic between 15 May 2021 and 1 August 2021.

Comparison of Long-Term Visual and Refractive Results of Transepithelial and Mechanical Photorefractive Keratectomy.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to present and compare 2 years results of mechanical photorefractive keratectomy (M-PRK) and transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (T-PRK) for myopia.

Methods: One hundred and nine eyes of 55 patients were included in this retrospective study. The mean age of the patients was 26.

Frequency and severity of irritable bowel syndrome in cigarette smokers, Turkey 2019.

Introduction: Cigarette smoking has recently been associated with several gastrointestinal symptoms, and smoking cessation has been recommended as a lifestyle change strategy for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This study assessed the prevalence of IBS in cigarette smokers based on the Rome IV criteria, the severity of nicotine dependence, and the effect of smoking cessation in smokers with IBS.

Methods: This prospective study included 371 smokers who attended smoking cessation treatment at family medicine clinics in a tertiary hospital between January and April 2019, in Turkey.

Soft Tissue Management and Tibialis Posterior Tendon Transfer in Acute Correction for Neglected Drop Foot Deformity.

Acute correction of rigid drop foot deformity can be problematic due to the skin defect that may occur in the medial part of the ankle. The purpose of this study is to present an innovative solution for this problem. We hypothesized that acute correction for rigid ankle contractures without arthrosis might be possible if the medial skin defect could be closed.

Metric Evaluation of Reliability and Transparency of the Videos About Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery in the Online Platforms: Assessment of YouTube Videos' Content.

Objective: To evaluate the quality and reliability of carpal tunnel syndrome surgery videos on YouTube.

Methods: A keyword set of "carpal tunnel syndrome surgery" was searched on YouTube. The DISCERN scoring system, Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) scoring system, and Health on the Net (HON) ranking systems were used to evaluate the quality and reliability of the first 50 videos appeared in the search results.

Leaving the stable ramp lesion unrepaired does not negatively affect clinical and functional outcomes as well as return to sports rates after ACL reconstruction.

Purpose: To evaluate the effects of untreated stable ramp lesions on clinical and functional outcomes, return to sports rates, and complications of patients who underwent anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Methods: A total of 879 patients with anterior cruciate ligament rupture were evaluated. Of these, 66 patients [33 patients with anterior cruciate ligament rupture and stable medial meniscal ramp lesion (ramp + group) and 33 patients with isolated anterior cruciate ligament rupture (ramp - group)] with a minimum 3-year of follow-up were included.

Celiac disease and COVID-19 pandemic: should we worry?

Background And Study Aims: The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic especially worries people with chronic diseases the entire world. In this study, the frequency, and clinical course of COVID-19 infection in patients with Celiac disease (CD) were investigated. CD patients' adherence to purchasing gluten free products (GFPs), the strict diet, and how patients' anxiety affects CD symptoms during the COVID-19 outbreak were also examined.

Relation of cyclooxygenase-2 expression with premalignant gastric lesions.

Introduction: We studied the relation between premalignant gastric lesions and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) expression.

Methods: The study included 254 patients, who were histo- logically diagnosed with chronic active gastritis, atrophy, dys- plasia and metaplasia. Gastric biopsy specimens of the patients were histopathologically examined in terms of the presence of Helicobacter pylori (H.