A novel survival algorithm in COVID-19 intensive care patients: the classification and regression tree (CRT) method.

Background/aim: The present study aimed to create a decision tree for the identification of clinical, laboratory and radiological data of individuals with COVID-19 diagnosis or suspicion of Covid-19 in the Intensive Care Units of a Training and Research Hospital of the Ministry of Health on the European side of the city of Istanbul.

Materials And Methods: The present study, which had a retrospective and sectional design, covered all the 97 patients treated with Covid-19 diagnosis or suspicion of COVID-19 in the intensive care unit between 12 March and 30 April 2020. In all cases who had symptoms admitted to the COVID-19 clinic, nasal swab samples were taken and thoracic CT was performed when considered necessary by the physician, radiological findings were interpreted, clinical and laboratory data were included to create the decision tree.

Investigation of the prevalence of impacted third molars and the effects of eruption level and angulation on caries development by panoramic radiographs.

Background: This study is aimed to determine the prevalence of impacted third molars and to investigate the effects of their eruption level and angulation on caries formation in the distal of the adjacent tooth.

Material And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on panoramic radiographs of 38481 patients who were admitted to the Trakya University, Faculty of Dentistry. The panoramic radiographs of 7998 patients with at least one impacted third molar were included.

Histopathological role of vitamin D deficiency in recurrent/chronic tonsillitis pathogenesis: Vascular epithelial growth factor-mediated angiogenesis in tonsil.

Objectives: Our aim in this study is to reveal the role of vitamin D deficiency in the pathogenesis of recurrent/chronic tonsillitis and to determine the expression of vascular epithelial growth factor (VEGF).

Material And Methods: This study was conducted between September and February. Thirty-two patients between the ages of 3 and 35 (mean age 9.

Thalassemia-free and graft-versus-host-free survival: outcomes of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation for thalassemia major, Turkish experience.

We report the national data on the outcomes of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) for thalassemia major (TM) patients in Turkey on behalf of the Turkish Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation Group. We retrospectively enrolled 1469 patients with TM who underwent their first HSCT between 1988 and 2020 in 25 pediatric centers in Turkey. The median follow-up duration and transplant ages were 62 months and 7 years, respectively; 113 patients had chronic graft versus host disease (cGVHD) and the cGVHD rate was 8.

A Selective Histamine H4 Receptor Antagonist, JNJ7777120, Role on glutamate Transporter Activity in Chronic Depression.

Glutamate release and reuptake play a key role in the pathophysiology of depression. glutamatergic nerves in the hippocampus region are modulated by histaminergic afferents. Excessive accumulation of glutamate in the synaptic area causes degeneration of neuron cells.

A new association of Oculoauriculovertebral spectrum and persistent fifth aortic arch -double lumen aorta: a case report.

Background: Oculo-auriculo-vertebral spectrum is a heterogeneous group of genetic disorder, also known as Goldenhar Syndrome, which has several phenotypic features including craniofacial anomalies, cardiac, vertebral and central nervous system defects. Cardiovascular anomalies include ventricular septal defects, atrial septal defects, patent ductus arteriosus, Tetralogy of Fallot, double outlet right ventricle, aberrant right subclavian artery, coarctation of aorta, transposition of the great arteries, double inlet left ventricle, cor triatriatum, pulmonary artery stenosis, aortic stenosis, persistent left superior vena cava, partially or totally abnormal pulmonary venous return and bicuspid aortic valve. Persistent fifth aortic arch, also named as double lumen aortic arch, is a very rare cardivascular anomaly and usually associate other cardiac defects.

A survey-based research of medical faculty students' experiences on anatomy education during the Covid-19 pandemic process.

Purpose: In this study, the purpose was to uncover the views of medical students about online anatomy education adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic period. It was also aimed to determine whether medical school students found online education suitable for anatomy lectures and which materials they desired to use during teaching anatomy practice lectures in this process.

Methods: A survey form that was prepared with the Google Survey application was administered to the Medical Faculty Term 1 and 2 students who received anatomy courses at Istanbul Yeni Yüzyıl University in the spring semester of the 2019-2020 academic year.

Ureterorenoscopic Lithotripsy for Pediatric Kidney Stones Using Holmium:Yttrium-Aluminum-Garnet Laser Devices: 15 W 30 W.

We aimed to compare the effectiveness of 15- and 30-W holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet (Ho:YAG) laser devices used in the treatment of pediatric kidney stones. Eighty-six consecutive pediatric patients who underwent retrograde intrarenal surgery (RIRS) between February 2010 and August 2020 were enrolled in the study. After exclusion criteria were applied, the data of 79 children were evaluated retrospectively.

A year with the fear of COVID-19 in multiple sclerosis patients: Examination of depression, sleep quality and quality of life before and after the pandemic.

Background: The COVID-19 outbreak, which has caused great fear and has affected many aspects of life even in healthy individuals, could become more threatening for people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS).

Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate depression, sleep and quality of life before and one year after the COVID-19 pandemic in PwMS and the association between the fear of COVID-19 and these parameters.

Methods: A total of 89 PwMS and 262 healthy controls were included in this descriptive cross-sectional study.

The effect of favipiravir versus hydroxychloroquine on clinical and laboratory findings in COVID-19 in healthcare workers.

Objectives: Comparative data on hydroxychloroquine and favipiravir, commonly used agents in the treatment of Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19), are still limited. In this study, it was aimed to compare treatment outcomes in healthcare workers with COVID-19 who were prospectively followed by the occupational health and safety unit.

Methods: A total of 237 healthcare-workers, diagnosed as mild or moderate COVID-19 between March 11, 2020 and January 1, 2021, were given hydroxychloroquine (n = 114) or favipiravir (n = 123).

Nurse-led home modification interventions for community-dwelling older adults with dementia and their impact on falls prevention.

This quasi-experimental study aimed to investigate the effects of nurse-led home modification interventions on the family members of home-dwelling older adults with dementia. The sample consisted of 42 older adults diagnosed with dementia and their family members. A number of validated tools were used.

How does sperm apoptosis affect the outcome of intrauterine insemination and intracytoplasmic sperm injection?

Up to 20% of male infertility is caused by abnormal DNA organization of the sperm and anomalies of the sperm apoptosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the sperm DNA apoptosis and viability in patients undergoing intrauterine insemination (IUI) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). In the second part of the analysis, sperm DNA apoptosis and viability were investigated in patients with oligozoospermia and normospermia respectively.

The Perspective of the Turkish Thoracic Society Members on Institutional Preparedness During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Turkey.

Objective: We aimed to evaluate the perspective of the Turkish Thoracic Society (TTS) members regarding institutional preparedness, in terms of administrative measures and availability of personal protective equipment (PPE), in the first and third months of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in Turkey.

Material And Methods: A 22-item online survey was e-mailed between the first and third months to TTS members, and participants' responses were evaluated.

Results: The number of participants was 295 in the first survey and 141 in the second.

Measuring the thickness of vertebral endplate and shell using digital tomosynthesis.

The vertebral endplate and cortical shell play an important structural role and contribute to the overall strength of the vertebral body, are at highest risk of initial failure, and are involved in degenerative disease of the spine. The ability to accurately measure the thickness of these structures is therefore important, even if difficult due to relatively low resolution clinical imaging. We posit that digital tomosynthesis (DTS) may be a suitable imaging modality for measurement of endplate and cortical shell thickness owing to the ability to reconstruct multiplanar images with good spatial resolution at low radiation dose.

Examining the Relationship between Depression, Anxiety and Stress in Kidney Cancer Patients.

Cancer of the kidney is one of the 10 most common cancers found globally. Overall, it is the fourth most common cancer in men and the eighth most common cancer in women. Many kidney cancer patients experience psychologic problems and reactions.

Real-Life Data of Patients with Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to examine and provide real-life data of patients with exudative-type age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Methods: A total of 189 eyes of 160 patients with exudative AMD treated with intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy (anti-VEGF) injections (ranibizumab 0.3 mg/0.

COVID-19 in Turkish health care workers practicing chest medicine.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the data of Turkish health care workers practicing chest medicine on their coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) status and related parameters.

Methods: This descriptive study included online survey data that the Turkish Thoracic Society conducted with its members in two phases starting in June and December 2020. The 33-item survey included demographic data, smoking status, the presence of any chronic diseases, occupation, working status, and non-work-related and work-related COVID-19 exposure characteristics.

Longitudinal evaluation of retinal thickness and OCTA parameters before and following silicone oil removal in eyes with macula-on and macula-off retinal detachments.

Background: To investigate the longitudinal retinal vascular and structural alterations by using OCTA following successful repair of retinal detachment (RD) by using silicone oil (SO) endotamponade.

Methods: A prospective cohort study was performed on 24 eyes of 24 subjects; 17 of them with macula-off and seven with macula-on RD. At least four OCTA scans were generated for each study eye; two before and two after SO removal (SOR).

Magnetic resonance imaging findings of intracranial hypotension.

Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the differences in the sizes and configurations of various structures on brain MRIs of patients with intracranial hypotension (ICH) compared to normal individuals.

Methods: The present study consisted of two study groups as 21 patients with intracranial hypotension and 21 healthy individuals. Cranial MRI findings of patients with intracranial hypotension were compared retrospectively with MRI findings of patients without any pathology.

Investigation of the Effect of Human Milk Expression Techniques on Milk Content: A Systematic Review.

Background: If the mother and infant cannot meet after birth, it is recommended to express milk and give it to the infant. There was evidence indicating that there might be decrease in essential nutrient values in human milk content depending on the expression technique in literature. The goal of this systematic review was to investigate the effect of human milk expression techniques on the macronutrient milk content and establish an evidence base for future studies.