Malatya Devlet Hastanesi

Renal Complications After Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Background/Objectives: Kidney-related complications contribute substantially to morbidity in children undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), although evidence in pediatric populations remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence of acute kidney...

The Relationship Between the Remnant Cholesterol Inflammation Index and Coronary Collateral Circulation in Patients with Chronic Total Occlusion

Background and Objectives: Although chronic total occlusion (CTO) often presents with varying degrees of coronary collateral circulation (CCC), the biological factors accompanying inadequate collateralization are not fully established. The Remnant Cholesterol Inflammation Index (...

Temporal context may shape the observed association between varenicline and outcomes after cardiac surgery

Abstract Yan et al. reported favorable postoperative cardiovascular outcomes associated with preoperative varenicline use in cardiac surgery patients. While their findings provide valuable real-world evidence, the 20-year study period raises the possibility of calendar-time confo...

Comparative performance of ChatGPT-5 mini and ChatGPT-5.3 in rhinologic emergency scenarios: an exploratory pilot study

Abstract Background With the growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based tools for health information, Large Language Models (LLMs) are increasingly used in clinical contexts. Although they show promising diagnostic performance in Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) emergencies, th...

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...

Epicardial Fat Thickness and Nighttime Systolic Blood Pressure Variability in Healthy Young Adults

Abstract Background We recognise epicardial fat thickness (EFT) as a biomarker for cardiometabolic risk and blood pressure variability (BPV) as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity. While studies link them in hypertensive patients, data for healthy young adults...

Effects of Intravitreal Anti-VEGF Therapy on Conjunctival Flora and Antibiotic Resistance in Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Background: Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of visual impairment among older adults. Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) agents are widely used for neovascular AMD; however, their potential effects on the conjunctival microbi...

Serum asprosin levels in diabetic foot ulcer development: A cross-sectional

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic, multisystemic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from absolute or relative insulin resistance (IR) in peripheral tissues. Diabetic foot ulcers, arising from peripheral arterial disease (a macrovascular complication) an...