Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi

The Effect of Predilatation on Procedural Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Saphenous Vein Graft Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Acute Coronary Syndrome

OBJECTIVE: Percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) of saphenous vein grafts (SVG) are technically challenging due to friable plaques, high thrombus burden, and the risk of distal embolization. The impact of balloon predilatation on outcomes in patients presenting with acute cor...

Comparative evaluation of nephrotoxicity and antibacterial activity of free and liposomal gentamicin in rats: Biochemical, molecular and histopathological analysis

Gentamicin is a widely used aminoglycoside antibiotic; however, its clinical use is limited by dose-dependent nephrotoxicity. Liposomal drug delivery systems may reduce toxicity while preserving antibacterial efficacy. This study aimed to comparatively evaluate the nephrotoxic an...

Radiographic, histological, and immunohistochemical comparison of allograft, xenograft, and combined graft in maxillary sinus augmentation: a prospective randomized clinical study

This prospective randomized clinical trial aimed to compare the radiographic, histological, and immunohistochemical outcomes of allograft, xenograft, and combined graft use in maxillary sinus augmentation. Patients with a residual alveolar bone height ≤ 4 mm in the posterior maxi...

Applying the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health to Classify Upper Limb Outcome Measures in Stroke Rehabilitation: A Construct-Driven Perspective

INTRODUCTION: Accurate evaluation of upper limb recovery after stroke is essential for guiding rehabilitation targeting specific impairments and activity limitations. To achieve this, outcome measures must clearly reflect what they assess, whether neuromuscular impairments or act...

Trauma burden, coping patterns, and psychological symptoms in Ahiska Turkish children and adolescents displaced following the Ukraine war: a cross-sectional study

War-related displacement may affect youth mental health through direct trauma exposure, family-level trauma burden, and coping processes. Ahiska Turkish families displaced after the Ukraine war are a historically important group because recent displacement may occur against a bac...

The Effect of Mind and Intelligence Games on Executive Function and Problem Solving Skills in 60–72 Month Old Children

This study investigated the impact of a mind and intelligence game training program on the problem-solving and executive function skills of children aged 60–72 months. Utilizing a quasi-experimental design and quantitative research methods, the study involved 70 children: 36 in t...

Okul Yöneticilerinin Okul Web Sitelerini Yönetme Becerilerine Dair Görüşleri

Bu araştırmanın amacı, okul yöneticilerinin okul web sitelerini yönetme becerilerine ilişkin görüşlerini ortaya koymak ve bu platformların kurumsal tanıtım, bilgilendirme ve paydaşlar arası iletişimdeki rolünü incelemektir. Araştırma, nitel araştırma yöntemlerinden durum çalışmas...

Prognostic Significance of B7-H3 Expression and CD163+ Tumor-Associated Macrophage Infiltration in Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive malignancy with poor prognosis. B7-H3 (CD276), an immune checkpoint molecule, and CD163-positive tumor-associated macrophages (TAMs) contribute to tumor progression and immune evasion. This study evaluated the prognostic impact of B7-H3 expressi...

Evaluation of Artificial Intelligence-Based Early Intervention and Education Applications

Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate artificial intelligence (AI)-based early intervention and educational applications developed for children from the perspective of Child Development experts, in line with the parameters of the target population, area of use, technological...

Comparison of cardiac adverse event signal profiles for GLP-1 receptor agonists: an analysis of the FAERS database

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) are widely used in the management of type 2 diabetes owing to their effectiveness in glycemic control and weight reduction. Given the increasing use of GLP-1RAs, further research is warranted to better understand their cardiac...