Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi

Prevalence and prognostic significance of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: A prospective cohort study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a recognized comorbidity in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF); however, its true prevalence remains uncertain, and its prognostic implications have not been fully elucidated. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of a...

Changes in Premenstrual Syndrome Severity, Nutrition Knowledge, and Eating Attitudes Following Online Nutrition Education in Female University Students: An Uncontrolled Single-Arm Pretest–Posttest Study

Background/Objectives: This study evaluated changes in PMS severity, nutrition knowledge, and eating attitudes over a 6-week online nutrition education programme delivered to female university students. Methods: This uncontrolled single-arm pretest/posttest study included 112 fem...

Association Between the Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Recurrence in Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis

Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a rare chronic inflammatory breast disease with a relapsing course. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has been investigated as a potential inflammatory biomarker in various diseases. This study aimed to evaluate the association be...

Superlarge-Bore Versus Large-Bore Aspiration Catheters in Mechanical Thrombectomy: A Multicenter Propensity-Matched Analysis

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Aspiration catheters are an integral component of mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Following early series demonstrating increasing procedural efficiency and improved outcomes with use of large-bore (LB) aspiration catheters, ther...

Intermediate-Term Oncological, Anastomotic and Nutritional Outcomes of the Sutureless L-Shaped Esophagojejunostomy with Endoscopic Assistance (SLEJ) in Totally Laparoscopic Total Gastrectomy: A Follow-Up Analysis of This Technique

Background and Objectives: Intra-corporeal esophagojejunostomy after totally laparoscopic total gastrectomy (TLTG) remains one of the most technically demanding steps of minimally invasive gastric surgery. The management of the common entry hole in linear stapler-based reconstruc...

Storage symptom burden in women with obesity is associated more with age and smoking than metabolic biomarkers: prospectively collected cross-sectional data

Obesity frequently coexists with insulin resistance and lower urinary tract symptoms, but the independent contribution of metabolic abnormalities among women with obesity is uncertain. We analyzed prospectively collected cross-sectional data from 139 women with body mass index ≥...

Scenario-Related Anxiety, Self-Reported Critical Incidents, and Burnout Among Anesthesia Professionals: A Cross-Sectional Survey

Background/Objectives: Scenario-specific anticipatory anxiety among anesthesia professionals is poorly characterized. We describe scenario ratings, career incidents, and associated factors. Methods: This cross-sectional survey (20 June–6 July 2026) included a self-selected conven...

Omphalocele with Patent Omphalomesenteric Duct and Intestinal Prolapse in a Preterm Neonate: Histopathological Evidence of Incomplete Vitelline Duct Involution

Patent omphalomesenteric duct (OMD) with intestinal prolapse coexisting with omphalocele is an exceptional ventral folding anomaly that may be misdiagnosed as gastroschisis. The vitellointestinal duct normally involutes between the seventh and ninth gestational weeks; failure of...

Large Language Models Versus Multidisciplinary Tumor Board Decisions in Thyroid Cancer

ABSTRACT Objectives Large language models (LLMs) are increasingly proposed as clinical decision‐support tools; however, their agreement with real‐world multidisciplinary tumor board (MDT) decisions remains insufficiently investigated in thyroid oncology. To evaluate the concordan...

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...

Early mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines and ADAMTS-5 in an acute ischemia/reperfusion–induced pressure ulcer model, a pilot exploratory animal study

Objectives: This study aimed to determine the messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) expression levels of interleukin (IL)-1α, IL-1β, IL-6, IL-17, and A Disintegrin and Metalloproteinase with Thrombospondin Motifs (ADAMTS) -5 in an acute ischemia/reperfusion (I/R)-induced pressure ulc...

Neutrophil-to-HDL-C Ratio and Anatomically Significant Multivessel Disease Across Acute Coronary Syndrome Phenotypes

Objective: The neutrophil-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (NHR) is an emerging inflammatory-lipid biomarker. Whether NHR is associated with anatomically significant multivessel disease (MVD) across different acute coronary syndrome (ACS) phenotypes remains unclear....

The perforation triad as a recognition-and-response pattern for balloon- or stent-related Ellis II–III coronary artery perforation during percutaneous coronary intervention

OBJECTIVE: Coronary artery perforation (CAP) is a rare but potentially catastrophic complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). We describe a prespecified candidate recognition pattern - the perforation triad - that may help operators identify an evolving perforatio...

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...

ROX index and NEWS2 for 28-day mortality prediction in emergency department patients with acute dyspnea: a prospective observational study

Acute dyspnea is a frequent and high-risk presentation in emergency departments (ED), requiring rapid identification of patients at increased risk of deterioration and mortality. This study aimed to compare the accuracy of the Respiratory Rate–Oxygenation (ROX) index and National...

Fine-needle–based localization techniques in parathyroid adenomas: a retrospective cohort study of histopathological safety and fibrosis patterns

Abstract Background This study aimed to evaluate the association between fine-needle-based interventions widely used for preoperative and intraoperative localization of parathyroid adenomas and the development of post-excision stromal fibrosis and other histopathological changes...

Cohort-level discrepancy between observed and model-based pedicle screw loosening risk: an exploratory aggregate-data evaluation of the explanatory gap index

Published pedicle screw loosening (PSL) cohorts differ substantially in observed event rates, predictor measurement, surgical context, and outcome ascertainment. We evaluated whether an aggregate discrepancy index can describe how far an observed cohort result lies from a common...

Recent Advances in Local Anesthesia Techniques in Pediatric Dentistry

Effective pain control in pediatric dentistry is not only essential for the success of dental procedures but also plays a key role in shaping children's attitudes toward dental care. In recent years, several innovative anesthesia delivery systems have emerged, aiming specifically...

Assessment of Dental Anomalies in a Pediatric Population: A World Health Organization–Based Approach

ABSTRACT Purpose: Dental anomalies refer to congenital, developmental, or acquired deviations from normal tooth development. The present study aims to evaluate the prevalence of dental anomalies and associated factors in a pediatric population using panoramic radiography.Material...

Membrane Repositioning Techniques to Stabilize Graft Material in Lateral Sinus Augmentation: A Retrospective Cohort Radiographic Study

Purpose This retrospective study compares the effects of free-lay (FL) and tucked/adapted (TK) collagen membrane placement on vertical bone height (BH) in 2D radiographs after maxillary sinus augmentation (MSA) with the lateral window approach. Materials & Methods Patients who un...