Samsun University

The Effect of Group Voice Therapy via Telepractice on Voice Fatigue in Preschool Teachers

ABSTRACT Background Although in‐person and face‐to‐face voice therapies have been used for years in professional voice users with voice fatigue, limited research examining the outcomes of group voice therapy via telepractice is available. Aims This study investigated the effectiv...

The effect of resveratrol on the hippocampus in the pentylenetetrazol (PTZ) - dependent kindling model of epilepsy

Epilepsy is a long-term neurological condition marked by neuronal excitotoxicity, oxidative stress, and inflammation of the nervous system. This study seeks to explore the neuroprotective and anti-seizure properties of Resveratrol (RSV) and the molecular processes involved in a p...

Titanium and polyetheretherketone for spinal fusion cages: a comparative narrative review of material behavior, structural design, and clinical translation

Cage material selection in spinal fusion requires a trade-off among biological fixation, mechanical compatibility, subsidence resistance, and postoperative imaging. This structured narrative review compares titanium and polyetheretherketone (PEEK) cages across seven domains: osse...

The application of acceptance and commitment training to enhance the well-being and flexibility of English teachers

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) in improving the well-being and psychological flexibility of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers. Twenty-two participants took part in three ACT sessions led by an expert psycholog...

Association of Baseline Serum DKK-1 Levels with Subsequent Bone Metastasis in Stage III Breast Cancer

Background and Objectives: Bone metastasis is the most frequent site of distant spread in breast cancer, yet reliable biomarkers capable of identifying patients at increased risk before metastatic disease becomes clinically evident remain limited. We investigated whether baseline...

Preoperative anxiety in patients undergoing RIRS and PCNL: a prospective comparative study

Data directly comparing preoperative anxiety between contemporary endourological stone procedures while accounting for differences in stone burden and other baseline clinical characteristics are limited. In this prospective observational cohort study, we aimed to compare anxiety...

CardioMetabolic Logit Index (CMLI): a composite clinical–laboratory model associated with coronary artery disease in a middle-aged population

Abstract Background Coronary artery disease (CAD) is closely associated with metabolic dysfunction and atherogenic lipoprotein remodeling. Conventional lipid parameters may not fully reflect the complex cardiometabolic alterations associated with atherosclerosis. This study aimed...

Sağlık Güvencesi Arayışı: Bireylerin Tamamlayıcı Sağlık Sigortası Tercihleri Üzerine Nitel Bir İnceleme

Amaç: Bu araştırma, bireylerin tamamlayıcı sağlık sigortası (TSS) tercihlerini etkileyen faktörleri anlamayı amaçlamaktadır. Türkiye’de kamu sağlık hizmetlerinde yaşanan yoğunluk, randevu sistemindeki aksaklıklar ve hizmet kalitesiyle ilgili algılar, bireyleri özel sağlık hizmetl...

Bilateral sudden sensorineural hearing loss following indirect lightning exposure successfully treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy: a case report

Introduction: Lightning injuries may result in a wide spectrum of neurological and otological complications. Sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) following indirect lightning exposure is rare, and evidence regarding the role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) remains limite...

Microbiological monitoring of scuba cylinders under routine filling and seasonal diving conditions

Introduction: The aim of this study was to monitor the microbiological status of the inner surfaces of scuba cylinders under routine air filling conditions and to assess whether microbiological contamination emerges or persists over time. Methods: A prospective longitudinal micro...

Psychological Well-Being, Dispositional Hope, and Contentment with Life Among Public Hospital Physicians in Türkiye’s Black Sea Region: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Physicians work under demanding conditions that may affect their psychological functioning and evaluations of life. Positive psychological resources, particularly dispositional hope, may be relevant to the association between psychological well-being and contentment w...

A Low-Power, IP68-Compliant, BLE-Based Multi-Station Smart Irrigation Control Unit for Agricultural Applications

This study designs, develops, and evaluates the performance of a low-power, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) based, IP68 protection-rated, multi-station smart irrigation control unit for agricultural irrigation applications. The system is built on an STM32F103 microcontroller-based ele...

Structural changes of the macula on optical coherence tomography in children with a history of retinopathy of prematurity

AimTo evaluate structural and locational changes of the macula and their relationship with visual acuity (VA) in children with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).MethodsPremature children aged 7-12 years, included in the study. Children were divided into 3 groups: those without ROP...

Prognostic significance of folate receptor alpha expression in endometrial serous carcinoma: implications for patient stratification and targeted therapy

Abstract Objective To evaluate the clinical significance of folate receptor alpha (FRα) expression in endometrial serous carcinoma. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 47 patients with histopathologically confirmed endometrial serous carcinoma who underwent hysterectomy and recei...

Investigation of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) use and drug resistance characteristics in HIV-positive patients

In recent years, the global increase in drug resistance rates against antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimens has underscored the importance of incorporating HIV drug resistance testing into routine clinical practice and its critical role in treatment success. The aim of this study...

MRI-derived lumbosacral cerebrospinal fluid volume influences both the extent and persistence of spinal anesthesia: a prospective observational study

Considerable interindividual variability exists in the spread and duration of spinal anesthesia despite standardized anesthetic techniques. Lumbosacral cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) volume has been proposed as an important anatomical determinant of neuraxial block characteristics. Ho...

COVID-19-Related Knowledge and Health Literacy Among Village Heads (Muhtars) and Their Relatıves: A Pre-Test–Post-Test Study

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate COVID-19-related knowledge and health literacy levels among village heads and their relatives in the Çarşamba district of Samsun, Türkiye, and to assess the effectiveness of a structured educational intervention.Methods: This descriptive st...

Blood Pressure and Angina-Related Health Status During Benidipine Therapy: A Multicenter Real-World Cohort Study

Background: Benidipine is a long-acting calcium channel blocker used for the treatment of hypertension and chronic coronary syndrome. Although it effectively lowers blood pressure (BP), the relationship between BP reduction and improvement in angina-related health status during b...

Beyond bone mineral density: associations of muscle quantity, muscle quality, and physical performance with FRAX-derived fracture risk in postmenopausal women

Abstract Objective Fracture risk assessment in osteoporosis is largely based on bone mineral density and FRAX, yet these approaches do not capture the contribution of muscle-related factors. This study investigated the association between muscle quantity, muscle quality, and phys...