Istanbul Medipol University

Generative AI Use and the Verification Gap Follow Opposing Social Gradients in Türkiye

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) use and online information checking may be socially patterned in different ways. This cross-sectional study analysed the 2025 Turkish Statistical Institute ICT survey of 22,502 internet users aged 16–74 using weighted modified Poisson regre...

Long-Term Outcomes According to the Initially Intended Stenting Strategy for Unprotected Distal Left Main Bifurcation PCI: A Single-Centre Retrospective Cohort Study

Background: Optimal stenting for distal unprotected left main coronary artery (LMCA) bifurcation disease remains uncertain. We evaluated long-term outcomes by initially intended strategy. Methods: This retrospective, single-centre cohort included 234 consecutive patients undergoi...

Comparison of Early Postoperative Mobilization and Electrical Stimulation-Supported Rehabilitation on Functional Recovery After Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery

Objective: To compare early mobilization alone versus early mobilization combined with electrical stimulation on functional recovery, pain, and mobility after lumbar disc herniation surgery. Design: Prospective, two-arm, parallel-group randomized controlled trial. Methods: Sixty...

Experimental investigation on the seismic behavior of corroded liquid-filled steel storage tanks retrofitted with friction pendulum base isolation systems

Steel storage tanks operating in corrosive environments become increasingly vulnerable to earthquake-induced damage due to corrosion-induced deterioration. This study experimentally investigates the structural and seismic behavior of hydrochloric acid-corroded liquid-filled steel...

Computed tomography-derived projected morphometry of four zygomatic sutures: distinct geometric profiles and bilateral agreement

Zygomatic sutures are key landmarks in midfacial trauma, yet comparative data on their projected geometry and individual-level bilateral correspondence within a common computed tomography (CT) protocol remain limited. We compared the zygomaticomaxillary, sphenozygomatic, temporoz...

The public search for a spouse in Türkiye: İzdivaç advertisements in 1918 and marriage-oriented social media posts in 2025

This article compares two sets of spouse-seeking texts from Türkiye: matrimonial advertisements published in the Ottoman Turkish periodical İzdivaç in 1918 and marriage-oriented posts shared on Facebook and Instagram in 2025. The aim is not to trace a continuous line of change ac...

Single-Session Versus Hypofractionated Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Large Parasagittal Meningiomas: A Retrospective Comparative Study

Background/Objectives: Large parasagittal meningiomas (PSMs) present significant surgical challenges due to their proximity to the superior sagittal sinus, and the optimal radiosurgical strategy for large tumors remains debated. This study compared local control (LC) and treatmen...

The effect of pilates on sleep quality in pregnancy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Sleep disturbances are common during pregnancy and are associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes. Non-pharmacological interventions, particularly exercise, are increasingly recommended to improve sleep quality. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of Pilates exercise...

Green energy transition and energy efficiency in Türkiye: The roles of industrial productivity and fossil fuel inefficiency

This study investigates the determinants of energy efficiency effectiveness in Türkiye within the context of green energy transition and sustainable development goals over the period 1990–2024. Despite the growing importance of sustainable energy transformation, limited attention...

Baseline Liver Metabolic Health in Newly Diagnosed People Living with HIV Compared with HIV-Negative Controls: Cross-Sectional Findings from the Prospective MASHIV-TR Cohort

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is an important comorbidity in people living with HIV (PLWH), yet most data derive from individuals receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). In the baseline cross-sectional analysis of the prospective multicentre MAS...

Real-world outcomes of children with first relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia treated according to the ALL-IC REL 2016 guideline in Türkiye

Relapsed acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) remains a major challenge in pediatric oncology, particularly where access to modern immunotherapies is limited. This national multicenter study evaluated real-world outcomes of children with first relapsed ALL treated according to the...

Cognitive vergence and pupil response during oddball task are associated with Alzheimer´s disease cerebrospinal fluid neurodegenerative biomarkers

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can be diagnosed using cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers reflecting amyloid and tau pathology. However, they provide no information about functional network status. We aimed to determine whether CSF biomarkers (Aβ42, p-Tau, t-Tau, and Aβ42/p-Tau ratio)...

Load-bearing capacity and Weibull characteristics of inlay-retained fixed dental prosthesis: Effect of zirconia type, bonded substrate and aging

Abstract Objectives This study evaluated the load-bearing capacity and reliability of different zirconia materials used for inlay-retained fixed dental prostheses (IRFDPs) , considering the influence of substrate type (tooth substrate or resin composite) and thermo-mechanical agi...

Comparative Efficacy of Knee-High Versus Thigh- High Compression Stockings in Managing Chronic Venous Insufficiency: A Retrospective Comparative Cohort Study

ObjectiveTo compare the clinical efficacy and patient adherenceof knee-high versus thigh-high compression stockings,each combined with calcium dobesilate, versus pharmacologictherapy alone in the conservative managementof chronic venous insufficiency (CVI).Material and MethodThis...

Coronary Artery Perforation During Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Two-Center Real-World Case Series and Review of Management Strategies

BACKGROUND: Coronary artery perforation (CAP) is a rare life-threatening complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Although several risk factors for CAP have been described, real-world multicenter studies analyzing the clinical outcomes remain limited. This study...

Do Free-Living Amoebae Serve as a Shelter for Helicobacter pylori in Istanbul’s Water Treatment Plants?

Understanding microbial survival mechanisms in aquatic environments is essential for public health. This study investigates the potential role of free-living amoebae (FLA) as environmental shelters for Helicobacter pylori in Istanbul’s potable and wastewater treatment plants. Sam...

Early Hemogram-Derived Inflammatory Indices Do Not Independently Predict Hospital Stay in Children with Human Bocavirus Detected by Polymerase Chain Reaction

Background/Objectives: Human bocavirus (HBoV) is frequently detected by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in respiratory samples from children with acute respiratory tract disease, but prolonged viral DNA persistence and frequent co-detection complicate interpretation of its clinic...

Scenario-based ESG scoring for sustainable financial investments using an advanced multi-facet fuzzy system

Sustainable financial investments are emerging as a multidimensional decision-making area that requires a holistic assessment of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria. However, the literature demonstrates that the relative importance of each of these criteria on in...

Short-Term Effects of Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Addition to Physiotherapy on Spasticity, Walking Performance, and Quality of Life in Chronic Stroke: A Sham-Controlled Randomized Trial

Introduction This study evaluated the short-term effects of adding a 4-week radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) program to standardized physiotherapy on spasticity, walking performance, lower-extremity motor function, and health-related quality of life in chronic str...

In Vivo Comparison of Laser Fluorescence, Near-Infrared Transillumination, and Conventional Methods for Approximal Caries Detection

Background/Objectives: The aim of this in vivo study was to compare the diagnostic performance of conventional methods, including visual examination according to the International Caries Detection and Assessment System II (ICDAS II) and digital bite-wing radiography, with laser f...