Istanbul Medipol University

Effectiveness of SWEEPS, XP-endo finisher and passive ultrasonic irrigation in calcium hydroxide removal: A micro-computed tomography study

PURPOSE: This study sought to evaluate the effectiveness of Shock Wave Enhanced Emission Photoacoustic Streaming (SWEEPS), XP-endo Finisher (XPF), Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation (PUI), and Conventional Syringe Irrigation (CSI) in the removal of calcium hydroxide (CH) from the mesi...

Association between cervical sagittal alignment, neck awareness, and disability in chronic neck pain: The possible role of probable sleep bruxism

Background Chronic neck pain (CNP) is a major cause of disability. Cervical sagittal alignment, neck awareness, and probable sleep bruxism may influence symptom burden. Methods This cross-sectional study included 76 patients (18–60 years) with CNP. Probable sleep bruxism was clas...

Association of Baseline Neutrophil to Lymphocyte and Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratios with Relapse in Sarcoidosis: A Single Center Retrospective Study

Background: Sarcoidosis is a heterogeneous multisystem granulomatous disease characterized by variable clinical course and relapse potential. Current ATS, BTS, and ERS guidance highlights the need for accessible biomarkers that may support clinical assessment and longitudinal fol...

Alkole Bağlı Olmayan Yağlı Karaciğer Hastalığı Patogenezinde Mikrobiyotanın ve Risk Faktörlerinin Rolü: Güncel Bulgular ve Tedavi Stratejileri

Alkole bağlı olmayan yağlı karaciğer hastalığı (NAYKH)’nın dünya çapında tahmini yaygınlığı %25’tir. Makalede NAYKH’nın, bağırsak mikrobiyotası ve diğer risk faktörleri ile ilişkisi ve bu faktörlerin NAYKH patogenezinde oynadığı role ilişkin bilgiler araştırılmış ve değerlendiril...

Antibody-Based Therapeutics in Autoimmune Diseases: Mechanisms, Challenges, and Future Perspectives

Autoimmune diseases encompass nearly 100 distinct conditions characterized by dysregulated immune responses against self-antigens, resulting in tissue damage, chronic inflammation, and substantial morbidity. Over recent decades, the global burden of autoimmune diseases has increa...

AI-driven consistency-aware early warning framework for smart grid stability monitoring

The increasing penetration of renewable energy sources and distributed generation has made modern power grids more dynamic and more vulnerable to instability. This increased operational uncertainty makes timely stability monitoring essential for reliable grid operation. Most exis...

Biofeedback‐Based Therapy in Patients With Myofascial Orofacial Pain and Bruxism: An Umbrella Review

BACKGROUND: Biofeedback therapy is increasingly used to manage myofascial orofacial pain and bruxism, but the overall strength and consistency of the evidence remain unclear. OBJECTIVES: This umbrella review aimed to synthesize and critically evaluate evidence from systematic rev...

Sustainability performance, investor valuation, and financial performance: An exogenous shock analysis from Türkiye

This study investigates the multifaceted relationship between corporate sustainability performance (CSP), investor valuation, and accounting-based financial performance within the context of the Turkish market. The methodology employed in this study involves using univariate and...

Green chemistry oriented synthesis of p-anisic acid and comparative toxicity versus synthetic product in zebrafish embryos and keratinocytes

Abstract p -Anisic acid is an aromatic carboxylic acid used in cosmetic preservation systems. In this study, a trans-anethole-rich essential oil obtained from Pimpinella anisum seeds was converted to p -anisic acid by aqueous potassium permanganate oxidation with acetone as a co-...

Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Dental Professionals and Students Toward Traditional and Complementary Medicine: A Cross‐Sectional Study

ABSTRACT Purpose/Objectives Traditional and Complementary Medicine (TCM) has gained global recognition, and Turkey officially regulates 15 TCM practices within its healthcare system. Despite increasing interest, the knowledge and attitudes of dental professionals and students rem...

Clinical evaluation of fixed prosthetic restorations requiring replacement and associated patient- and restoration-related factors: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Fixed prosthetic restorations may deteriorate through biological, mechanical, and patient-related factors. This study described the clinical condition of fixed prosthetic restorations presenting for replacement, and examined the patient-, restoration-, and cli...

Construct validation of a multidimensional measure of perceptual–motor integration in young children

Aim: Perceptual and praxis skills are fundamental to adaptive functioning in early childhood. The aim of this study was to develop and examine the psychometric properties of the Perception and Praxis Scale (PPS), designed to assess sensory–motor integration across four domains: s...

Investigation of the relationship between breastfeeding myths and breastfeeding adaptation: a correlational survey study

The early postpartum period is a critical time frame in which mothers’ adaptation to breastfeeding is shaped and breastfeeding-related beliefs become evident. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between the level of belief in breastfeeding myths and breastfeedin...

Cognitive vergence and pupillary responses as functional oculomotor signatures to differentiate AT(N) biological profiles in older adults with mild cognitive impairment

Abstract The locus coeruleus (LC), the earliest site of tau accumulation in Alzheimer’s disease, directly influences pupillary and vergence oculomotor systems. Whether task-evoked oculomotor dynamics can non-invasively differentiate AT(N) profiles, A+T+ (biological Alzheimer’s di...

TÜRKİYE’DE DENETİM KALİTESİNİN ARTIRILMASINA YÖNELİK KRİTERLERİN BULANIK DEMATEL YÖNTEMİYLE BELİRLENMESİ

Bu çalışmada amaç, Türkiye’de denetim kalitesini etkileyen başlıca kriterleri sistematik olarak tanımlamak ve bu kriterler arasındaki nedensel ilişkileri Bulanık DEMATEL yöntemi ile analiz ederek karar vericilere stratejik bir yol haritası sunmaktır. Literatür taraması ve alan uz...

Early Outer Hair Cell Dysfunction Associated With Educational Noise Exposure in Dental Students: Implications for Hearing Conservation in Dental Education

ABSTRACT Introduction Dental education involves continuous exposure to high‐frequency noise from clinical instruments, which may cause early outer hair cell damage even before professional practice begins. While noise‐induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a recognised occupational hazar...

Association between sleep bruxism, awake bruxism, perceived stress and coping strategies among dental students: a cross-sectional study

Bruxism is a common condition that can adversely affect quality of life and may be associated with tooth wear, temporomandibular disorders, and failures of dental restorations. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate whether sleep bruxism (SB) and/or awake bruxis...

Real-World Effectiveness and Renal Safety of Foscarnet for CMV Reactivation After Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

Background/Objectives: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant (allo-HCT) recipients. Letermovir is used to prevent infections, but it is not available in many countries. Ganciclovir and valga...

Effects of carbohydrate counting training versus standard nutritional and medical therapy on glycemic control and sarcopenia in type 2 diabetes: an open-label randomized controlled trial

Abstract Introduction Carbohydrate counting training is recommended for patients with type 1 diabetes as it has been proved to be effective in providing glycemic control. However, there is limited evidence of this training on glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes. Fur...

Personalized but Valued? How AI-Driven Advertising Shapes Perceived Trust and Purchase Intention: A Cross-National Comparison

AI-driven personalization has become a defining feature of digital advertising, yet whether it drives purchase intention directly or depends on other underlying mechanisms remains insufficiently understood, particularly in under-studied emerging markets. This study investigates h...