Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi

Online-Initiated Contact and Child Sexual Abuse Severity: A Forensic Cross-Sectional Study

Background/Objectives: Digital technologies have created new pathways through which perpetrators can initiate contact with children, yet evidence directly comparing child sexual abuse (CSA) cases according to the mode of first contact between the victim and the perpetrator remain...

Efficacy of Beta-Aminopropionitrile, Contractubex®, Nigella sativa Oil, Aloe Vera Oil, and Soybean Oil in Preventing Postoperative Adhesions in an Experimental Thyroidectomy Model

<title>Abstract</title> Background/Aim: Adhesions in reoperative thyroid surgery lead to prolonged operation times and an increase in postoperative complications. The use of anti-adhesive agents during the initial surgery may reduce the incidence of recurrent laryngeal nerve inju...

How Successful Is Artificial Intelligence in Hand Surgery Questions of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Board Exams?

Aim: Artificial intelligence (AI) applications are increasingly used in medical education and clinical research. The purpose of this study was to examine the accuracy of various large language models (LLMs) in responding to questions related to hand surgery. This evaluation was b...

Clinical Outcomes Following Transition from ICS/LABA to Single-Inhaler Triple Therapy in Patients with Uncontrolled Asthma: A Real-World Cohort Study

Background and Objectives: A considerable proportion of patients with asthma remain inadequately controlled despite treatment with inhaled corticosteroid/long-acting β2-agonist (ICS/LABA) therapy. Single-inhaler triple therapy comprising an inhaled corticosteroid, a long-acting β...

Large Language Model Decision Support for Cranial CT in Pediatric Head Trauma

Background: Pediatric head trauma is a common reason for emergency department presentation. Although most children have minor injuries, a small proportion harbor clinically important traumatic brain injuries requiring urgent intervention. Artificial intelligence (AI) may offer st...

Artificial intelligence attitudes in relation to Mediterranean diet adherence and environmental footprints: a cross-sectional study

This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between attitudes towards artificial intelligence and adherence to the Mediterranean Diet (MD), carbon footprint awareness and environmental footprint awareness among adults. This cross-sectional study was conducted in Ankara, Turkey,...

Feasibility and Prognostic Value of an Ovarian NAR-like Score in Advanced Ovarian Cancer Treated with Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy and Interval Debulking Surgery

Background: Neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by interval debulking surgery is an established treatment strategy for selected patients with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer. However, simple postoperative prognostic tools integrating pre-treatment disease extent and post-treatme...

Effect of different surface treatments on the shear bond strength of one-step and two-step universal adhesives to enamel and dentin

This study evaluated the effect of surface treatments on the shear bond strength of one- and two-step universal adhesives applied to enamel and dentin. Eighty extracted human molars were allocated to five experimental conditions: etch-and-rinse phosphoric acid application, Er:YAG...

Validation of the Turkish parent-reported Diabetes Eating Problem Survey-Revised (DEPS-R) for screening disordered eating behaviors in adolescents with Type 1 diabetes

Adolescents with Type 1 diabetes are at increased risk of eating disorders, which have been associated with suboptimal metabolic control and an increased risk of complications. Reliable and culturally adapted screening tools are essential for early identification. However, the pa...

Effect of using standard versus antimicrobial-impregnated neonatal peripherally inserted central catheters in preterm infants: A single-center, prospective randomized controlled trial (open-label)

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the use of antimicrobial-impregnated neonatal peripherally inserted central catheters (AI n-PICC) compared to the use of standard n-PICC (S n-PICC). Methods: The study was planned as prospective randomized contro...

The sequential occurrence of Bullous pemphigoid, membranous nephropathy and rheumatoid arthritis: all in one patient, a case report

Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is an autoimmune disease of the skin and mucous membranes. The presentation of BP as a multiple autoimmune syndrome has rarely been reported. We report a 49-year-old man with multiple blistering skin lesions and nephrotic syndrome. Skin-punch and kidney bi...

Circumscribed choroidal hemangioma mimicking choroidal melanoma on magnetic resonance imaging: A rare T2-hypointense presentation

To report a rare case of circumscribed choroidal hemangioma (CCH) demonstrating atypical T2 hypointensity on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), mimicking choroidal melanoma. A 65-year-old male presented with blurred and distorted vision in the left eye. Fundus examination revealed...

Exploring Immersive Virtual Reality as an Approach to Improve School Participation–Related Constructs in Children With ADHD

ABSTRACT Background School participation is frequency and involvement from person–environment transactions, not diagnosis, per the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and the family of participation‐related constructs (fPRC). In this framework...

Impact of smoking and antioxidant use on in vitro fertilization success rates: A retrospective cohort study

Objective: This study investigated the impact of smoking and antioxidant supplementation on in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes among couples undergoing IVF treatment at a tertiary infertility center. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included 327 couples who underwent I...

Prognostic value of shock index, modified shock index, and age shock index in emergency department patients with hemoptysis

Hemoptysis is a challenging respiratory emergency ranging from mild symptoms to life-threatening conditions. Early identification of patients at risk for hemodynamic collapse and massive bleeding is crucial for guiding admission to respiratory wards or intensive care units. This...

Visual outcomes and etiologic distribution of neuroretinitis: a 12-year retrospective study from a tertiary eye center

Neuroretinitis (NR) is a distinct optic neuropathy characterized by optic disc edema and macular exudates. Whether visual prognosis differs among etiologic subgroups remains unclear. This study aimed to retrospectively evaluate the demographic characteristics, etiologic distribut...

Between motivation and barriers: the inactivity - re-engagement cycle in adult women with obesity

Women with obesity often encounter interacting physical, psychological, and social factors that influence their participation in physical activity.The findings revealed an inactivity–re-engagement cycle, in which persistent barriers led to periods of inactivity, while health conc...

Evaluation of postoperative pain associated with different working length determination methods: a randomised clinical study

Abstract Background Postoperative pain is a common concern in endodontic treatment. In teeth with asymptomatic irreversible pulpitis, accurate working length determination is critical for effective root canal therapy and may influence postoperative discomfort. This study compared...

Patterns of peer bullying among adolescents: the role of BMI and socioeconomic factors – a cross-sectional study in Turkey

OBJECTIVES: Peer bullying represent significant public health challenges with profound implications for adolescent psychosocial development. This study investigates the frequency of traditional and cyberbullying among adolescents, specifically examining how BMI and socioeconomic...

Between Languages: Clinical Realities and Needs in Multilingual Aphasia Therapy

Purpose: The rising prevalence of multilingual populations and poststroke aphasia demonstrates the urgency of research on multilingual people with aphasia (MPwA). Understanding the experiences and needs of speech and language therapists (SLTs) working with MPwA is vital for guidi...