A5011220450- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
- Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Cystic Fibrosis Research Advances
- Neonatal Health and Biochemistry
- Sexual Differentiation and Disorders
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- Blood groups and transfusion
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
- Congenital heart defects research
- Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Congenital Heart Disease Studies
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Blood disorders and treatments
- Education Practices and Challenges
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Genomics and Rare Diseases
Directorate of Health
2025
Ministry of Health
2009-2024
Bozok Universitesi
2023
Neonatal screening (NBS) was initiated in Europe during the 1960s with for phenylketonuria. The panel of screened disorders (“conditions”) then gradually expanded, a boost late 1990s introduction tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS), making it possible to screen 40–50 conditions using single blood spot. most recent additions programmes (screening cystic fibrosis, severe combined immunodeficiency and spinal muscular atrophy) were assisted by or realised through molecular technologies. For this...
Objective: Turkish Directorate of Public Health introduced the first pilot screening program for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) in four cities 2017, and 2018 extended program, with a slight change strategy, to fourteen cities.To evaluate performance study update previously reported outcomes.Methods: Retrospective, descriptive study.Neonates ≥32 gestational weeks ≥1500 gr birth weight from cities, born between May-December 2018, were included.Screening protocol included one sample,...
Lockdowns, pregnant women's fear from hospitalization in addition to uncertainties about appropriate birthing practices at the beginning of pandemic may have affected health outcomes mother-infant couples. We aimed explore whether pregnancy including rates cesarean delivery (CS), preterm, and low birth weight (LBW) births changed during period compared with pre-pandemic period.We applied a population-based retrospective cohort, before-after approach 2020 vs. similar calendar months 2019 for...
Abstract Purpose We aimed to determine the frequency of transient congenital hypothyroidism (TCH) in 17 participating centers Türkiye, evaluate etiological distribution permanent (PCH) cases, and investigate role laboratory clinical findings predicting TCH. Methods This retrospective observational multicenter study included patients from pediatric endocrinology identified by “National Newborn Screening Program” (NNSP) who were born 2015 followed for 6 years. Demographic, clinical,...
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) is the most common form of primary insufficiency in children. Neonatal screening for CAH effective detecting salt-wasting (SW) and reducing mortality. In this study, our aim was to estimate incidence Turkey assess characteristics efficacy adopted newborn strategy.A pilot study carried out under authority Turkish Directorate Public Health. Newborn babies ≥32 gestational weeks ≥1500 gr birth weight from four cities, born between March 27-September 15, 2017...
Abstract Background The aim of this study was to examine the characteristics infant mortality associated with critical congenital heart disease (CCHD). Methods In a cross-sectional study, data for were obtained through Death Notification System, Birth System and Turkish Statistical Institute birth statistics. Results Of all deaths, 9.8% (4083) CCHD, rate specific CCHD 8.8 per 10,000 live births. CCHD-related deaths accounted 8.0% neonatal while death 4.6 21.7% occurred in early neonatal,...
Neonatal Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone Screening as a Monitoring Tool for Iodine Deficiency in TurkeyWhat is already knoWn on this topic?What study adds?Iodine deficiency (ID) one of the most prevalent deficiencies throughout world and can cause brain damage newborns.Thyroid-stimulating hormone level neonates recommended an indicator degree ID at population monitoring tool programs iodine supplementation where screening program force.According to results newborn congenital hypothyroidism using...
The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) is a World Health Organization and United Nations Children's Fund joint global programme to protect, promote support breastfeeding. Sustainability of the BFHI standards important for health facilities country-level implementation.To analyse 2018-2019 external reassessment results baby-friendly hospitals (BFHs) in Turkey.We included 414 BFHs. Ten Steps Successful Breastfeeding were divided into 2 groups: critical management procedures (Steps 1 2)...
Sickle cell disease (SCD) and thalassemias are the most common monogenic diseases in world. The number of migrants refugees Europe Turkey, past decade, has increased dramatically due to war, violence or prosecutions their homeland. Prevention management haemoglobin disorders is well established managed countries where these conditions were traditionally endemic that have a longstanding tradition receiving migrants. Therefore, preventive diagnostic programmes regarding hemoglobinopathies...
Infant mortality rate (IMR) and neonatal (NMR) are accepted as good indicators to measure the health status of a nation. This report describes recent declines in IMR NMR Turkey.Data on infants who died before 12 months life were obtained from Mortality Monitoring System Ministry Health Turkey between 2007 2012. A total 94,038 infant deaths evaluated.Turkey exhibited marked decline (16.4 12.2) 2010 (10.1 6.6) then plateaued 2012 (9.7 6.3), despite regional differences. Prematurity, congenital...
The aim of this study is to determine the frequency neural tube defects (NTDs) and examine epidemiological characteristics NTD related deaths in Turkey.This nationwide descriptive was included infant deaths, termination pregnancy for fetal anomaly (ToPFA) stillbirth cases registered Death Notification System between 2014 2019, patients diagnosed with 2018 birth cohort.In cohort, there were 3475 at (27.5 per 10,000). fatality rates live-born babies cohort 13.5% first year, 15.6% end March,...
Objective:We aimed to reveal the factors effecting success rates of participants and change in their levels knowledge following Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) courses our country.Methods: Type study is descriptive.Electronic printed course report files were used for data collection.From reports about including occupation, specialty, working place, gender, results pre-test, post-test, final practice exams obtained.Results: In second half 2007, 1411 health workers attended NRP provider...
Newborn screening (NBS) for cystic fibrosis (CF) was implemented in our country on January 1, 2015, based immunoreactive trypsinogen tests (IRT/IRT). Here, we aimed to evaluate the diagnoses of patients and follow-up process within first 5 years NBS from a tertiary care center.This retrospective cohort study conducted who were admitted pediatric pulmonology department sweat test (ST) via NBS. Patients with CF negative results those positive joined also investigated. Clinical outcome measures...
Abstract Background The N eonatal R esuscitation P rogram ( NRP ) is an effective tool in decreasing mortality and morbidity due to birth asphyxia. aim of the study was assess skill knowledge level pediatric residents a teaching hospital effects training. Methods Subjects consisted D r B ehcet U z H ospital, I zmir, T urkey. They were assessed on practice exam scenarios provider course flow charts. Teams with two members formed randomly. Each resident evaluated 100 point scale covering all...
Purpose The measurement of T-cell receptor excision circle (TREC) is used for newborn screening (NBS) in dried blood spot (DBS) samples from Guthrie card severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). Here, we report the results first pilot program SCID conducted Türkiye. Methods study was carried out together with Ankara University School Medicine and Ministry Health, Public Health General Directorate, Pediatric Adolescent Department. TREC measurements were performed randomly selected obtained...
Backgroun/Aims: The Newborn Resuscitation Program aims to ensure that healthcare professionals prevent complications may occur in the baby, mainly due asphyxia. Like some other health providers, anesthesia staffs also participate this program. We aim determine rate of participation and contribution anesthesiologists technicians programs. discussed why program is essential what results it will have when evaluated with after-effects.
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This study aimed to evaluate the results of congenital hypothyroidism screening (CHS) in neonates born women with subclinical (SHT) during pregnancy and identify maternal neonatal characteristics associated recall rate CHS.
Aim: This study, conducted in Turkey, aims to increase the practicability of health counselling and protective services offered young people long term. In short term, it is aimed determine needs students at dormitories might enlighten researchers working this field. Methods: A pilot questionnaire, developed order staying dormitories, was two Ankara. Focus group interviews were done, also. After that, nine from provinces all over questionnaire screening tests applied 5,852 volunteers....
What is already known on this topic?Classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) occurs in 1:13,000 to 1:15,000 live births.21-hydroxylase enzyme deficiency (21-OHD) 90 95% of all cases CAH.CAH the most common cause primary insufficiency childhood.CAH a potentially life-threatening condition that requires accurate diagnosis and urgent treatment with glucocorticoid mineralocorticoid replacement.Symptoms signs may easily be overlooked particularly male infants who do not have genital...
Abstract Purpose: The measurement of T-cell receptor excision circle (TREC) is being used in newborn screening (NBS) for severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). Here, we report the results pilot program SCID conducted Turkey. Methods: study was carried out together with Ankara University School Medicine and Ministry Health (Public General Directorate Pediatric Adolescent Department). TREC measurements were performed randomly selected Guthrie card samples obtained from 20.253 babies born...