Ege University

Extensive Cochlear Otosclerosis: CT-MRI Correlation and the Diagnostic Value of Contrast Enhancement

Otosclerosis is a chronic disorder of the otic capsule. It is characterized by abnormal bone remodeling, which may extend beyond the fenestral region and involve the cochlea and other structures of the bony labyrinth. There are two main types of otosclerosis—retrofenestral (cochl...

Epidural Electrical Stimulation Within an Integrated Rehabilitation Pathway for Traumatic Cervical Spinal Cord Injury: Safety and 12-Month Functional Outcomes

Background/Objectives: Epidural electrical stimulation (EES) is an investigational, off-label neuromodulation strategy used adjunctively with rehabilitation in chronic spinal cord injury (SCI), but safety and longitudinal functional data specific to traumatic cervical SCI remain...

Definitive Chemoradiotherapy Versus Total Laryngectomy Followed by Postoperative Therapy in Selected T3–T4a N0–N1 Laryngeal Cancer: Comparative Outcomes

Background/Objectives: Management of locally advanced laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma remains controversial. This study compared definitive chemoradiotherapy (CRT) with total laryngectomy followed by postoperative radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy (TL + PORT/CRT) in T3–...

Antitumor Efficacy of Apatinib and Etoposide-Loaded D-α-Tocopheryl Polyethylene Glycol Succinate Mixed Micelles Against Multidrug-Resistant Ovarian Cancer Cells

Background: Ovarian cancer is frequently diagnosed at an advanced stage and remains one of the most lethal gynecologic malignancies. The development of multidrug resistance (MDR) during repeated chemotherapy is a major cause of treatment failure and is often associated with incre...

What patients do when they feel dizzy: behavioural signatures reveal diagnostic clues in common vestibular disorders

Abstract Background Diagnosis of vestibular disorders relies heavily on clinical history, yet how patients adapt their behaviour in response to dizziness remains relatively unexplored. We investigated whether adopted avoidance behaviours and coping strategies provide additional d...

Management of Acute Periodontal Conditions—The EFP S2k Level Clinical Practice Guideline

BACKGROUND: The European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) has developed Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) for the treatment of periodontitis and for the management of peri-implant diseases. In accordance with the 2018 Classification, acute periodontal conditions are character...

Low-level laser irradiation stimulated tumoricidal impacts and dose-dependent modulation of Wnt signaling in three-dimensional human colorectal cancer microspheres

The high incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) has been a big challenge in human medicine. Along with several available therapies, specific modalities, e.g., low-level laser irradiation (LLLI), have been introduced to achieve proper regenerative outcomes. Unfortunately, most studi...

Citizenship Education‐Based Political Thinking Skills: Thinking About the Refugee Issue

ABSTRACT This study employs action research, a qualitative research design, to enhance political thinking skills (PTS) of social studies teacher candidates studying at Ege University in Türkiye. In this context, a needs analysis was conducted, leading to the redesign of the polit...

Agricultural By‐Products and Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal as Alternatives to Soybean Meal in Commercial Broiler Diets: Effects on Meat Quality, Fecal Microbiota, and Environmental Impact

ABSTRACT The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of partially replacing soybean meal with agricultural by‐products with or without supplementation of dried black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) meal on meat quality, intestinal microbiota of commercial broiler chickens, and envir...

Performance of vision-language models compared with 252 medical students on text-only and image-based dermatology examinations

Abstract Vision–language models (VLMs) are increasingly evaluated in medical education, yet their performance on visually intensive assessments remains incompletely understood. We compared four state-of-the-art VLMs (ChatGPT-4o, ChatGPT-5, Gemini 2.5 Flash, and Gemini 3 Pro) with...

Evaluation of Ocular Surface Inflammation and Corneal Microstructural Changes in Pterygium Using in Vivo Confocal Microscopy: A Comparative Study of Surgical Techniques

PURPOSE: To evaluate ocular surface, corneal sensitivity, subbasal nerve morphology, and dendritic cells (DCs) density in eyes with pterygium using in vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM), and to compare postoperative outcomes between amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) and conjun...

Very late-onset MOG-IgG-associated longitudinally extensive myelitis in a 79-year-old man: a case report

Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) is a distinct inflammatory demyelinating disorder that can occur across the lifespan. Although late adult-onset MOGAD, commonly defined as onset at ≥ 50 years, is increasingly recognised, very late-onset dise...

Evaluation of wine production by-products in dairy: physicochemical, antioxidant, textural, and sensory properties of İzmir Tulum cheese ripened with grape pomace

This study investigated the physicochemical, antioxidant, textural and sensory properties of İzmir Tulum cheeses ripened in brines enriched with different grape pomaces from wine production. Four groups were prepared: white wine pomace (W), red wine pomace (R), a 1:1 mixture (RW)...

Classification of Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis Patients by Prospective Patient‐Recorded Symptoms: The @ IT .2020 Project

BACKGROUND: Seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) has been so far classified according to frequency and severity by retrospective information based on the ARIA (Allergic Rhinitis and its Impact on Asthma) classification. Electronic symptom diaries (e-Diaries) are feasible tools to col...

Intravascular hemolysis and clinical outcomes in continuous-flow LVAD patients: A single-center retrospective analysis

Objective: To determine the incidence of intravascular hemolysis in patients implanted with continuous-flow left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), to describe longitudinal changes in hemolysis-related laboratory markers (LDH, total/direct bilirubin, INR), and to assess their di...

Turkish Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the BRIEF-MPI in Older Adults with Cancer: Convergent and Discriminative Validity Compared with the G8 and Clinical Frailty Scale

Background: Older adults with cancer represent a heterogeneous population with varying levels of frailty and multidimensional vulnerability. Rapid screening tools are needed to identify patients who may benefit from comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA). This study aimed to tr...

A GIS-based analysis of landscape functions in Selcuk District, Türkiye

Identifying landscape functions is one of the fundamental components of ecological planning, as it reveals the spatial distribution of natural and cultural processes and supports the development of planning decisions aimed at achieving a balance between conservation and land use....

Investigation of anxiety and depression levels in nurses caring for organ transplant patients

Organ transplantation is a comprehensive care process that heavily utilizes technology and teamwork, directly impacting the quality of life of patients. In this process, nurses play a critical role not only in providing physical care but also in meeting the emotional and psycholo...

The psychosocial resilience experiences of healthcare workers following the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes: a qualitative study

This study explores the under-researched experiences of healthcare workers navigating a “dual-role” paradox, functioning simultaneously as traumatised disaster survivors and active responders during the 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes. Disasters fracture a community’s social fabri...

Epidemiology and its results in hip fractures followed in postoperative intensive care

The global proportion of individuals aged ≥ 65 years is approximately 9%, and hip fractures (HFx) represent one of the most common and serious injuries in this population. This study retrospectively evaluated postoperative intensive care unit (ICU) admissions among patients with...