Evaluation of homeobox protein B13 (HOXB13) gene G84E mutation in patients with prostate cancer.

Objectives: To comprehensively investigate the potential association between prostate cancer (PCa) and the G84E mutation within the Homeobox Protein B13 (HOXB13) gene among individuals of Turkish descent, our study aims to undertake a prospective examination.

Methods: We evaluated 300 patients (150 diagnosed with prostate cancer, 150 controls) who presented in our clinic. Data collected were prospectively examined.

Role of mean platelet volume-to-lymphocyte ratio in the diagnosis of childhood appendicitis.

Introduction: Mean platelet volume - to -lymphocyte ratio (MPVLR) has emerged as a novel parameter of inflammation and thrombosis. The aim was to evaluate whether MPVLR has a role in the diagnosis of childhood appendicitis.

Population And Methods: Retrospectively reviewed the medical records up to 18 year with suspected acute appendicitis (AA) who underwent appendectomy between January 2016 and December 2017.

Evaluation of T-wave alternans in pediatric patients with chronic renal failure.

Introduction: Microvolt T-wave alternans (TWA) is known to be useful in prediction of ischemia and sudden death in high-risk populations and there are no studies in children with chronic renal failure (CRF). Cardiac problems seem to be responsible for an important part of death in children and young adults with CRF. The aim of this study is to evaluate Holter microvolts TWA measurements in children with CRF comparing to the control group.

Relationship between mean platelet volume-to-lymphocyte ratio and coronary artery abnormalities in Kawasaki disease.

Objectives: Recently, mean platelet volume-to-lymphocyte ratio has emerged as a novel parameter of inflammation. No study has investigated the role of mean platelet volume-to-lymphocyte ratio in children with Kawasaki disease. We aimed to evaluate the relationship between mean platelet volume-to-lymphocyte ratio and coronary artery abnormalities in Kawasaki disease.

Can whole-blood parameters be used in follow-up of children with rheumatic valvular heart disease?

Objectives: The aim of the present study was to investigate the relationships between red blood cell distribution width, platelet distribution width, and mean platelet volume and the presence and severity of valvular involvement in patients with rheumatic heart disease.

Methods: Between April, 2012 and December, 2015, 151 patients who were admitted to the Pediatric Cardiology Unit with diagnosis of rheumatic heart disease and 148 healthy children were included to our study. Transthoracic echocardiography for all children was performed, and the values of red blood cell distribution width, platelet distribution width, and mean platelet volume, besides other blood count parameters, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and C-reactive protein levels were recorded.

Diagnostic value of red blood cell distribution width in pediatric acute appendicitis.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of red blood cell distribution width (RDW) in children with acute appendicitis.

Methods: In this retrospective study, a total of 344 children aged ≤18 years with clinically suspected acute appendicitis who underwent appendectomy between January 2007 and January 2014 were reviewed, and 200 healthy controls of the same age group were included. Based on histopathology, the patients were classified as having normal appendix, simple or perforated appendicitis, and preoperative white blood cell count (WBC), C-reactive protein (CRP) and RDW were compared.

Evaluation of Neurodevelopment Using Bayley-III in Children with Cyanotic or Hemodynamically Impaired Congenital Heart Disease.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to compare neurological development of children with cyanotic or hemodynamically impaired congenital heart disease (CHD) and healthy controls by using "Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development Screening Test, Third Edition" (Bayley-III).

Patients: Children with CHD (n = 37) and healthy controls (n = 24) aged between 1 and 41 months who were admitted to the Department of Pediatric Cardiology at our university hospital were included. The participants were assessed using Bayley-III test.

The incidence and risk factors of resistant E. coli infections after prostate biopsy under fluoroquinolone prophylaxis: a single-centre experience with 2215 patients.

We evaluated the incidence and risk factors of resistant Escherichia coli infections after the prostate biopsy under flouroquinolone prophylaxis. From January 2003 to December 2012, we retrospectively evaluated the records of 2215 patients. The risk factors were described for infective complications and resistant E.

Microbiology of cerumen in patients with recurrent otitis externa and cases with open mastoidectomy cavities.

This study investigated the common flora of human cerumen in patients with recurrent otitis externa, and subjects who had been operated on and had an open mastoidectomy cavity from chronic otitis media. Cerumen samples were collected from three groups; group A (n = 20) consisted of patients with recurrent otitis externa, group B (n = 20) consisted of patients with an open cavity and group C (n = 30) consisted of healthy subjects. The mean of the microbial count was 3.

Pulmonary function tests, respiratory muscle strength, and endurance of patients with osteoporosis.

Background: It has been shown that patients with thoracic kyphosis due to osteoporosis have diminished pulmonary function. The aim of this study was to determine the pulmonary function, respiratory muscle strength, and endurance of patients with osteoporosis who did not have compression fractures.

Methods: The patient group consisted of 88 recently diagnosed postmenopausal osteoporotic women without spinal fractures.