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View article: Early vs. Late Unplanned Returns to the Operating Room (URTOR) in Neurosurgery: Effect of Surgeon Experience and Complication Types
Early vs. Late Unplanned Returns to the Operating Room (URTOR) in Neurosurgery: Effect of Surgeon Experience and Complication Types Open
Background and Objectives: Unplanned return to the operating room (URTOR) is a sensitive indicator of surgical quality; however, data in neurosurgery are limited. This retrospective study analyzed patients who underwent URTOR following neu…
View article: The Role of Consultation- Liaison Psychiatry in the Early Aftermath of the 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes
The Role of Consultation- Liaison Psychiatry in the Early Aftermath of the 2023 Kahramanmaraş Earthquakes Open
Purpose: The health problems experienced after the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes had not only physical but also psychological effects. In particular, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression are significant health issues for e…
View article: Vaccine hesitancy and acceptance among hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional study in Turkey
Vaccine hesitancy and acceptance among hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional study in Turkey Open
While vaccination rates among hemodialysis patients are relatively high, critical gaps in knowledge persist, emphasizing the need for targeted educational programs. The active involvement of healthcare professionals is crucial to reduce he…
View article: Perceptions of family physicians in Istanbul about e-cigarettes as smoking cessation aids: a qualitative study
Perceptions of family physicians in Istanbul about e-cigarettes as smoking cessation aids: a qualitative study Open
Background Family physicians (FPs) are the first point of contact for people who smoke who are seeking to quit smoking in Türkiye. We aimed to explore Turkish FPs knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of e-cigarettes as smoking cessation ai…
View article: The Anti-SARS-CoV-2 S-Protein IgG, Which Is Detected Using the Chemiluminescence Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA) in Individuals Having Either a History of COVID-19 Vaccination and/or SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Showed a High-Titer Neutralizing Effect
The Anti-SARS-CoV-2 S-Protein IgG, Which Is Detected Using the Chemiluminescence Microparticle Immunoassay (CMIA) in Individuals Having Either a History of COVID-19 Vaccination and/or SARS-CoV-2 Infection, Showed a High-Titer Neutralizing Effect Open
Neutralizing antibodies plays a primary role in protective immunity by preventing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) from entering the cells. Therefore, characterization of antiviral immunity is important for prot…
View article: How Necessary is Duraplasty in the Treatment of Chiari Malformation?
How Necessary is Duraplasty in the Treatment of Chiari Malformation? Open
In this study, 46 patients who were operated on for Type I Chiari malformation (CM) in our clinic since 2010 were included. The preoperative and postoperative cranial and spinal MRI examinations of all patients were compared between the tw…
View article: Cavitron Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator Makes it Easier for Neurosurgeons. What About Pathologists?
Cavitron Ultrasonic Surgical Aspirator Makes it Easier for Neurosurgeons. What About Pathologists? Open
Objective: In recent years, the cavitron ultrasonic surgical aspirator has become an indispensable surgical tool for many neurosurgeons.The aim of the present study was to determine the relationship between the use of the cavitron ultrason…
View article: Impact of Health Workers’ Choice of COVID-19 Vaccine Booster on Immunization Levels in Istanbul, Turkey
Impact of Health Workers’ Choice of COVID-19 Vaccine Booster on Immunization Levels in Istanbul, Turkey Open
Background: There are limited data regarding short- and medium-term IgG antibody levels after the CoronaVac and BNT162b2 vaccines. This study aimed to investigate the antibody responses of health workers who initially received two doses of…
View article: Using Proxy-Reported SARC-F on Behalf of Self-Assessment in Older Adults: Examining its Reliability and Agreement with Patient Responses
Using Proxy-Reported SARC-F on Behalf of Self-Assessment in Older Adults: Examining its Reliability and Agreement with Patient Responses Open
Objective: SARC-F is a self-reported questionnaire to screen for an increased risk of sarcopenia. Since it requires self-assessment, it is not appropriate for use in patients with impaired judgment or severe communication problems. Whether…
View article: Vaccine criticism on Turkish websites between 2017-2018: A descriptive analysis
Vaccine criticism on Turkish websites between 2017-2018: A descriptive analysis Open
Objective: This study aimed to quantify the content and design attributes of Turkish vaccine critical websites and list the arguments used between 2017 and 2018 when reportedly 23000 families refused childhood vaccines.
Methods: Website…
View article: Prevalence and Determinants of Falls in Community-dwelling OlderAdults in Türkiye: A Population-based Cross-sectional Study Conductedbetween 2014-2015
Prevalence and Determinants of Falls in Community-dwelling OlderAdults in Türkiye: A Population-based Cross-sectional Study Conductedbetween 2014-2015 Open
Purpose: Falls are a common public health problem in older adults regarding increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Determining the factors associated with falls is of utmost importance for detecting at risk people. We presen…
View article: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Turkey: A systematic review and meta-analysis
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in Turkey: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to estimate the prevalence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine hesitancy in Turkey, which can aid future health policies and strategies. A comprehensive search was conducted on vario…
View article: Comparison of clinical characteristics and outcome measures of PCR-positive and PCR-negative patients diagnosed as COVID-19: Analyses focusing on the older adults
Comparison of clinical characteristics and outcome measures of PCR-positive and PCR-negative patients diagnosed as COVID-19: Analyses focusing on the older adults Open
The PCR (+) and (-) cases displayed very similar disease phenotypes, courses, and outcomes with few differences between each other. The presence of some worse laboratory findings may indicate a worse immune protective response in PCR (-) c…
View article: Correlation of Acute Flank Pain with the Number of Pregnancies and Hydronephroses; An Observational Study
Correlation of Acute Flank Pain with the Number of Pregnancies and Hydronephroses; An Observational Study Open
Objective:We investigated the correlation of acute flank pain incidence with the number of pregnancies and hydronephrosis.Materials and Methods:Forty-eight patients were included in the study. Patients with urinary tract infection, abnorma…
View article: Comparison of Tenofovir Alafenamide and Entecavir Therapy in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B Initially Treated with Tenofovir Disoproxil: A Retrospective Observational Survey
Comparison of Tenofovir Alafenamide and Entecavir Therapy in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B Initially Treated with Tenofovir Disoproxil: A Retrospective Observational Survey Open
Background: In chronic hepatitis B patients with or exposed to the risk of osteoporosis or renal dysfunction, switching from tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) to tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (TAF) or entecavir (ETV) may be the right ch…
View article: Vaccine Passport Use and Travel Health Status Among Turkish Travelers at an International Airport
Vaccine Passport Use and Travel Health Status Among Turkish Travelers at an International Airport Open
Introduction: Even though Istanbul is one of the centers of the world’s fastest-growing tourism and travel sector, there are limited statistics on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of travelers from this region regarding travel…
View article: Contact Tracing During The COVID-19 Pandemic In District Health Directorate Example in Istanbul, Turkey
Contact Tracing During The COVID-19 Pandemic In District Health Directorate Example in Istanbul, Turkey Open
Background: After March 2020, with the first case of novel coronavirus, Turkish health care system switched to state of emergency to manage the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to control the pandemic, a scientific committee was established, gu…
View article: AN INTEGRATED CARE MODEL BASED ON HOSPITAL AND HOME DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: TELEHEALTH
AN INTEGRATED CARE MODEL BASED ON HOSPITAL AND HOME DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: TELEHEALTH Open
Objective: In this study, we aimed to present the details of a successfully implemented telehealth model in a university hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and Methods: Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (IFM) is a university hospi…
View article: THE EFFECT OF SMARTPHONE APPS AND TECHNOLOGY COMPATIBILITY ON DIABETES CONTROL IN DIABETIC PATIENTS USING INSULIN
THE EFFECT OF SMARTPHONE APPS AND TECHNOLOGY COMPATIBILITY ON DIABETES CONTROL IN DIABETIC PATIENTS USING INSULIN Open
Amaç: Türkiye’de insulin kullanan diyabet hastalarında teknolojik sistemlere duyulan ihtiyacın belirlenmesi ve akıllı telefon uygulamalarının diyabet kontrolü ile ilişkisinin araştırılması amaçlanmıştır. Gereç ve Yöntemler: Tanımlayıcı kes…
View article: Post-COVID-19 Management: Comprehensive Assessment at Post-COVID-19 Monitoring Centre
Post-COVID-19 Management: Comprehensive Assessment at Post-COVID-19 Monitoring Centre Open
Objective:The 2019 Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is a novel disease that affects multiple systems.Several details about its long-term effects are unknown.Follow-up and early detection of post-COVID conditions could help improve outco…
View article: Real-life Data for Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate Treatment of Hepatitis B: the Pythagoras Cohort
Real-life Data for Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate Treatment of Hepatitis B: the Pythagoras Cohort Open
Background: Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is a viral infection that can result in life-threatening conditions, such as hepatocellular carcinoma and cirrhosis. Tenofovir, which is used for the treatment of CHB, is a nucleotide analog that inhib…
View article: Reliability of cavernous sinus sampling in management of Cushing’s disease
Reliability of cavernous sinus sampling in management of Cushing’s disease Open
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to find out the accuracy of bilateral cavernous sinus sampling (CSS) for preoperative tumor lateralization within the pituitary in Cushing’s disease (CD). Methods: Sixty-five patients who had underg…
View article: What is the psychosocial effects of the COVID-19 on adolescents at a private high school in Istanbul?
What is the psychosocial effects of the COVID-19 on adolescents at a private high school in Istanbul? Open
Introduction: Many countries have closed schools in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As a result, adolescents have become socially isolated. Aim: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine the psychosocial effects of th…