Atatürk University

The effect of a new subtype classification system on prognosis and outcome analysis in pediatric extension-type Gartland type III distal humerus supracondylar fractures

Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the association of a new, isthmus-referenced subtype classification system with prognosis and clinical-radiological outcomes in pediatric extension-type Gartland type III distal humerus supracondylar fractures. Materials...

Ultrasound- versus CT-guided Biopsy of Pleural-contact Pulmonary Lesions: A Comparative Analysis of Diagnostic Performance and Procedural Complications

OBJECTIVE: To compare the diagnostic performance and complication profiles of ultrasound (US)-guided and computed tomography (CT)-guided biopsy in pleural-contact pulmonary lesions and to evaluate technical factors associated with pneumothorax development after CT-guided biopsy....

Diagnosis, management, and prevention of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever: a Delphi-based consensus study in Türkiye

Background Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a widely distributed viral haemorrhagic fever with expanding geographic range. As new regions encounter the disease, clinicians must make high-stakes decisions despite limited standardised management frameworks. Methods In thi...

Rational drug design for Alzheimer’s disease: from approved therapies to next-generation clinical candidates and AI-guided innovation

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by multifactorial pathology, including amyloid-β (Aβ) aggregation, tau hyperphosphorylation, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation, and synaptic dysfunction. Despite extensive research, currently app...

Association Between Postoperative Pain and Inflammatory Biomarkers After Ovariohysterectomy in Dogs: A Pilot Study

BACKGROUND: Postoperative pain is a complex, multidimensional phenomenon and its relationship with systemic inflammatory and stress-related biomarkers remains unclear in veterinary patients. OBJECTIVES: To investigate the temporal relationship between postoperative pain intensity...

The Relationship Between Maternal Ambivalence and Readiness to Discontinue Breastfeeding: A Descriptive and Correlational Study Among Mothers in Türkiye

Background: Breastfeeding is widely recognized as the optimal method of infant feeding and provides substantial biological, psychological, and relational benefits for the mother–infant dyad. However, the transition from breastfeeding to weaning remains insufficiently explored, pa...

The impact of different learning modalities on dental students: a comparison of video, visual-text, and text-based instruction

Effective teaching methods are essential for improving dental students’ understanding of periodontal surgical procedures. Coronally advanced flap (CAF) surgery requires comprehensive knowledge of anatomical structures, surgical instruments, procedural steps, and possible complica...

Assessment of end-tidal CO₂ levels in the diagnosis and management of patients with pulmonary embolism

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening emergency associated with acute cardiopulmonary deterioration. This study evaluated the clinical utility of end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO₂) for assessing disease severity and monitoring treatment response in high- and intermediate–hi...

Humic Substances Enhance Waterlogging Tolerance in Eggplant Through Differential Regulation of Redox Homeostasis and Nutrient Acquisition

Eggplant (Solanum melongena L.), the world’s fifth most important vegetable crop, is highly sensitive to waterlogging (WL), which limits its productivity under climate-driven flooding events. This study evaluated whether humic acid (HA) and fulvic acid (FA) alleviate WL-induced s...

Effects of Beetroot-Derived Nitrate Supplementation in Highly Trained and Elite Athletes: A Scoping Review of Randomized Controlled Trials on Performance, Recovery, and Physiological Outcomes

Background: Beetroot-derived nitrate supplementation is a widely studied nutritional strategy to enhance athletic performance. Although ergogenic benefits have been reported in recreational and moderately trained individuals, evidence for highly trained and elite athletes remains...

Reduced Vagal Compound Action Potential Amplitude Is Associated with Glomerular Injury in an Experimental Rabbit Model of Severe Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Background: Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) induces a sympathetic surge and systemic inflammation that may impair renal perfusion and glomerular integrity. Although the vagus nerve is central to autonomic and anti-inflammatory regulation, its relationship to renal structural injury...

Familial tailgut cysts in two sisters presenting with sacral dimple sign: a case report

Tailgut cysts are rare congenital cystic lesions arising from remnants of the embryological postanal primitive gut. Familial clustering of tailgut cysts has been rarely reported, and the association with sacral dimple sign as an early diagnostic indicator remains underexplored. W...

Caregiving burden, physical activity, psychosocial factors, and maternal cognitive function in mothers of children with developmental disabilities: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Maternal caregiving for children with developmental disabilities is associated with substantial physical and psychosocial demands that may affect cognitive functioning. This study aimed to investigate factors associated with cognitive function among mothers of...

Effect of Using Swiss Chard Powder as Alternative Curing Agent in Sucuk Production on the Growth of Listeria monocytogenes

The aim of this study was to determine the effect of using Swiss chard powder (SCP) and pre-converted SCP as alternative nitrate and nitrite sources in sucuk (a Turkish dry fermented sausage) production on the growth of Listeria monocytogenes and some quality characteristics of t...