Sivas State Hospital

Pregnant Women’s Experiences of Obstetric Abdominal Ultrasound: A Qualitative Study Exploring Emotional, Cognitive, and Relational Dimensions

Aim: This study aimed to explore pregnant women’s experiences of obstetric abdominal ultrasound and examine the emotional, cognitive, and relational dimensions of these experiences. Methods: A qualitative descriptive study was conducted with 20 pregnant women attending routine ob...

Relative CT Number as a Quantitative Imaging Biomarker for Differentiating Sinonasal Polyp, Inverted Papilloma, and Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Preliminary Retrospective Study

Background/Objectives: Unilateral sinonasal lesions may be difficult to characterize on non-contrast computed tomography (CT) because inflammatory polyps, benign neoplasms, and malignant tumors can appear as similar unilateral soft-tissue masses. Non-contrast CT is widely availab...

Long-Term Outcomes According to the Initially Intended Stenting Strategy for Unprotected Distal Left Main Bifurcation PCI: A Single-Centre Retrospective Cohort Study

Background: Optimal stenting for distal unprotected left main coronary artery (LMCA) bifurcation disease remains uncertain. We evaluated long-term outcomes by initially intended strategy. Methods: This retrospective, single-centre cohort included 234 consecutive patients undergoi...

Experimental and machine learning analysis on Mn doped Fe2O3@Bi2S3 heterojunctions for visible light photocatalytic degradation of Rhodamine B

In this study, Mn-doped Fe 2 O 3 @Bi 2 S 3 nanocomposite heterojunctions were synthesized, characterized, and evaluated for their photocatalytic performance in the degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB) dye under visible light. A strong heterojunction structure was formed by combining...

Old Drugs, New Targets: Molecular Docking Insights into Repurposing Proton Pump Inhibitors for the TLR4/MD-2, NLRP3, and C5aR1 Axes in Autoimmune Liver Diseases

Background/Objectives: Autoimmune liver diseases (AILDs), including autoimmune hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis, may include treatment-resistant cases and therefore require new therapeutic strategies. This in silico study evaluated proton...

Multiparametric MRI differentiation of ovarian endometriomas and hemorrhagic cysts: Quantitative shading, ADC measurements, and morphological sign analysis

Background Differentiating ovarian endometriomas from hemorrhagic cysts matters because their management differs. Purpose To evaluate whether a multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) approach improves differentiation of endometriomas from hemorrhagic cysts over conventi...

Real-World Broadband Light Treatment Strategies and Early Treatment Response in Facial Vascular Lesions: A Retrospective Observational Study

Broadband light (BBL) therapy is increasingly used for the treatment of facial vascular lesions; however, real-world data regarding individualized treatment strategies and factors associated with treatment outcomes remain limited. This study aimed to evaluate real-world BBL treat...

Suicidal ideation and associated factors in early and late onset late life depression

Early-onset depression (EOD) and late-onset depression (LOD), as subtypes of late-life depression (LLD), exhibit distinct clinical and biological characteristics. Patients with LLD are at an increased risk of developing suicidal behavior in the presence of suicidal ideation. This...

Efficacy of progressive muscle relaxation training in post-traumatic stress disorder after the Kahramanmaraş earthquake: a randomized controlled trial

The February 6, 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake was one of Turkey’s most devastating natural disasters, causing serious psychological issues, especially Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Although various treatments exist for PTSD, they can be costly and sometimes ineffective....

Prospective evaluation of the EASIX score for predicting erectile dysfunction: a comparative model analysis

This prospective study aimed to evaluate the predictive utility of the Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX) score in determining the presence and severity of erectile dysfunction (ED) and to compare its performance against a baseline clinical model. A total of 236 male...

Early Versus Delayed Dynamization and Implant Removal After Kirschner Wire–Augmented External Fixation for AO/OTA Type C Distal Radius Fractures in Older Adults: An Exploratory Retrospective Cohort Study

This exploratory study aimed to compare the functional, radiological, and clinical outcomes of early and delayed dynamization and external-fixator removal protocols in older patients with AO/OTA type C distal radius fractures treated with bridging external fixation and supplement...

Age and gender variability and preliminary reference data for acoustic and cepstral voice measures in Turkish adults

Abstract Acoustic voice analysis is widely used in clinical voice assessment; however, interpretation of acoustic measures requires consideration of demographic and methodological variability. Reference datasets based on open-source tools remain limited for Turkish-speaking adult...

A comparative study of gait parameters and body composition in athletes and sedentary individuals

This cross-sectional investigation was undertaken to explore and compare the potential distinctions in segmental body composition and gait characteristics-encompassing plantar pressure distribution and spatiotemporal parameters-between young male athletes engaged in dynamic, high...

Radiographic Changes in Patellar Height Following Rapid Weight Loss After Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Retrospective Observational Study

Background/Objectives: Rapid weight loss following sleeve gastrectomy substantially reduces mechanical loading across the lower extremities, yet its effects on patellar height remain unknown. This study investigated early postoperative radiographic changes in patellar height foll...

Septal Perforation Repair Improves Olfaction and Mucociliary Clearance: A Prospective Study

OBJECTIVE: Nasal septal perforation (NSP) disrupts normal nasal physiology and may lead to significant functional symptoms. This study aimed to prospectively evaluate changes in olfactory function, nasal mucociliary clearance (MCC), and quality of life (QOL) following septal perf...

Explainable Machine Learning for Methylene Blue Removal Under Irradiation: Assessing Nominal Cu-Loading in AC@NiO

The time-dependent removal performance under irradiation of activated-carbon-supported nickel oxide (AC@NiO) samples containing nominal Cu-loadings of 0%, 3%, 5%, 7.5%, and 10% was examined using experimental concentration data and an explainable machine-learning (ML) framework....

Association Between the Triglyceride-to-HDL Cholesterol Ratio and Glycemic Control in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Real-World Retrospective Study

Background and Objectives: The triglyceride-to-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol ratio (TG/HDL-C) is a simple lipid index associated with insulin resistance and atherogenic dyslipidemia. Previous evidence has supported the TG/HDL-C ratio as a simple surrogate marker of insulin...

Predictive value of urinalysis parameters for risk stratification of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia in patients with Staphylococcus aureus bacteriuria

Aims Excluding bacteremia is clinically important in patients with Staphylococcus aureus bacteriuria (SABU), yet reliable predictors of concomitant S. aureus bacteremia (SAB) remain insufficiently defined. This study aimed to evaluate whether routine urinalysis parameters can pre...

Risk of hepatitis B reactivation in COVID-19 patients receiving corticosteroid therapy

COVID-19 and HBV are significant public health issues, and managing their co-infection remains unclear. Corticosteroid therapy improves survival in severe COVID-19 but may increase the risk of HBV reactivation (HBVr). Evidence regarding the incidence and outcomes of HBVr in COVID...

Comparison of Whole‐Gland and Transition Zone PSA Density in Predicting Clinically Significant Prostate Cancer in PI‐RADS 3 Lesions

ABSTRACT Background PI‐RADS 3 lesions represent a clinical gray zone in prostate cancer diagnostics, often leading to unnecessary biopsies. Additional biomarkers are needed to improve risk stratification and safely exclude clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa). This stud...