Lipedematous scalp and lipedematous alopecia: a narrative review.

Lipedematous scalp (LS) and lipedematous alopecia (LA) are uncommon conditions with an unclear cause. Over the past century, about 115 cases have been documented in the literature. It is unknown if these disorders are indeed so uncommon or if cases that accept the illness as a structural alteration or are asymptomatic make the disease appear more uncommon than it is.

Insights From the Supreme Court Decisions: Undesirable Consequences After Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Interventions in Türkiye.

Background: With the increasing demand for cosmetic procedures in recent years, the implementation of some of these procedures by unauthorized persons has led to undesirable results and subsequently to the creation of a large number of case files.

Aims: In this study, it is aimed to retrospectively evaluate the decision texts of the Turkish Supreme Court regarding minimally invasive cosmetic dermatology procedures and to evaluate the reasons and results of the applications reaching the high court in these procedures.

Methods: The Supreme Court's decisions in cases filed due to undesirable consequences caused by minimally invasive cosmetic interventions were scanned using the Supreme Court of Appeals' online database from 2013 to 2023.

Reflection impulsivity in patients with panic disorder.

Background: Individuals with panic disorder (PD) often exhibit a proclivity to conclude that an imminent catastrophe looms, drawing such conclusions from limited physical information. Reflection impulsivity, characterized by decision-making without adequate information, likely affects this bias. This study examines the relationship between reflection impulsivity and self-report impulsive features in individuals with PD.

Pain type and neuropathic pain components in acute herpes zoster.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the pain type (nociceptive or neuropathic) and neuropathic pain components in patients with acute herpes zoster (HZ).

Methods: Patients with acute HZ referred to the outpatient Dermatology and Venereology clinic between January 2021 and January 2022 were retrospectively detected. The demographic data including gender and age, rash localization, pain severity, and neuropathic pain components were recorded.

The Relationship Between Adolescents' Perception of Family Emotional Atmosphere and Acne Severity, Self-Esteem, and Quality of Life in Adolescents Diagnosed with Acne Vulgaris.

Objective: Acne vulgaris, a prevalent chronic condition among adolescents, significantly impacts patients' quality of life and self-esteem. Our aim was to investigate whether how adolescents perceive their family emotional atmosphere has an impact on their acne severity, quality of life, and self-esteem.

Materials And Methods: This study included 118 patients with acne vulgaris who completed various assessments, including a sociodemographic data form, the Acne Quality of Life Scale, the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the Shortened Level of Expressed Emotion Scale (SLEES) and, the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale.

Reliability of Ellman Classification System in Partial Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears on Magnetic Resonance Views.

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The current study aimed to investigate the intra- and inter-observer reliability of the Ellman classification system in partialthickness rotator cuff tears through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans instead of arthroscopic views. MATERIAL AND METHODS Pre-operative MRI scans of 45 patients, with confirmed partial-thickness rotator cuff rupture in previous arthroscopic surgeries (performed by the senior author), were obtained from Picture Archiving and Communication Systems records. The observers (n=8) were asked to categorize MRI scans according to Ellman's classification of location and grade.

Efficacy of combination of N-acetylcysteine and primrose in spinal cord injury; an experimental study.

Introduction: Spinal cord trauma represents a major cause of emergency department admissions, with high morbidity and mortality rates. It requires early and urgent treatment. This experimental study assessed the effectiveness of a combination of primrose and N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in managing spinal cord injury (SCI).

Validity of Hepple Classification Used in the Diagnosis of Talus Osteochondral Lesions.

Background: It was aimed to investigate the intra-observer and inter-observer validity of the Hepple classification used in talus osteochondral lesions.

Methods: This study included 32 patients with osteochondral lesions in the talus after exclusion criteria. A PowerPoint presentation was prepared from the MRI views of the patients.

A multi-center, double-blind, randomized parallel-group Phase IV study comparing the efficacy and safety of thiocolchicoside ointment versus placebo in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain and an acute muscle spasm.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of thiocolchicoside (TCC) ointment treatment compared to placebo in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain (LBP) accompanied by acute muscle spasms.

Patients And Methods: A total of 292 adult patients (106 males, 186 females; mean age: 38.5±11.

Histological examination of the effects of epidermal growth factor on regeneration of acute peripheral nerve injuries on rabbit model.

Background: Peripheral nerve injuries are one of the most common and costly injuries especially in the young population. In this study, it is aimed to determine the histological role of epidermal growth factor (EGF) in nerve regeneration with an acute damage made on sciatic nerve in the rabbit model.

Methods: We used 18 New Zealand rabbits (nine in control group and nine in experimental group).

[An In Vitro Study on Sonodynamic Therapy of Leishmania tropica Using Curcumin].

Leishmaniasis is an infectious disease that is transmitted by Phlebotomus, 400 thousand new cases appearing every year, and approximately 350 million people are at risk, and accepted by the World Health Organization as one of the six important tropical diseases. Cutaneous leishmaniasis is a disease that occurs on exposed areas of the body and is characterized by long-term non-healing skin lesions. Although the treatment methods applied today vary according to the clinical picture of the patient, the immune system of the person and the causative agent Leishmania species, there is still no standard treatment scheme that has few side effects and can be used in the treatment of leishmaniasis.

[The Effect of Oleuropein on The Mitochondrial Membrane Potential and Generation of Reactive Oxygen Species on Leishmania tropica Promastigotes].

Leishmania parasites, which are reported to be endemic in 98 countries around the world, infect humans as well as wild and domestic carnivores and small mammals, and are transmitted by sand flies (Phlebotomus, dwarf sandflies). It is reported that 350 million people are at risk and two million new cases are seen in the world every year. It has been reported that different drugs (topical paromomycin, oral miltefosine, ketoconazole, rifampin, and zinc) have been tried in studies especially in endemic regions in the treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis, and response to treatment has been obtained at different rates.

Impulsivity in patients with acne excoriee.

Background: Impulsivity is the tendency to make decisions and act quickly without adequate planning and anticipating risks. Impulsivity is among the core symptoms of many psychiatric disorders. In addition, impulsivity can affect the course of various diseases shaped by behaviors.

A Scapular Spine Fracture Defined on the Basis of a Bisphosphonate: a Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Bisphosphonates are commonly used in the treatment of osteoporosis. Long-term use without drug holiday causes the risk of atypical fractures. Subtrochanteric and femoral stress fractures are among the frequently described complications.

Evaluation of medical malpractice claims in thoracic surgery.

Background: Medical malpractice occurs in cases, where a patient experiences damage as a result of the doctor's deviation from the standard practice or care. As in all medical specialties, thoracic surgeons may face medical malpractice claims.

Methods: Among the files reviewed by the First Board of Specialization of the Council of Forensic Medicine between January 01, 2010, and December 21, 2015, cases with malpractice allegations against thoracic surgeons were analyzed retrospectively.

Can Gastric Volume be Accurately Estimated by Ultrasound?

Objective: Knowing the degree of gastric fullness is critical in determining the potential risk of pulmonary aspiration prior to urgent or elective intubation. This study aims to investigate the role of ultrasound in predicting the gastric volume accurately.

Methods: 176 patients who underwent upper gastric endoscopy after 12-hour fasting were examined by gastric US.

Protective role of melatonin against testicular damage caused by polymicrobial sepsis in adult rats.

Background: This study aimed to investigate the possible protective effects of melatonin (MEL) against the damage to testicular tissue in rats caused by polymicrobial sepsis as a result of cecal ligation and perforation (CLP).

Methods: In this study, 21 male Wistar albino rats were used. The rats were randomly divided into three groups (n=7): Sham Control (Group 1), CLP (Group 2), and CLP + MEL (Group 3).

Inter-arm blood pressure difference is associated with contrast-induced nephropathy in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction who underwent primary percutaneous coronary intervention.

Objective: Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a serious complication in patients with ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (p-PCI). An interarm systolic blood pressure difference (IASBD) ≥10 mmHg has been identified as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and mortality. The aim of this study was to evaluate the predictive value of the IASBD for the risk of CIN in patients with STEMI who underwent p-PCI.

Prevalence of HBsAg seropositivity during pregnancy and evaluation of vaccination programs: A multicenter study in Turkey.

Objective: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remains a global public health problem. Among its modes of transmission, vertical transmission from mother to child during pregnancy is exceedingly important. This study investigated seropositivity for hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) among pregnant women aged 16-49 years and their pregnancy outcomes in several health institutions (university and state hospitals, family health centers) from seven cities in Turkey.