Background: To investigate visceral adiposity index (VAI) levels in obese patients with and without metabolic syndrome (MetS) its relationship insulin resistance (IR), define cutoff value of VAI the determination MetS IR. Methods: Aged between 18 65, 92 obesity were included. Levels homeostasis model assessment IR (HOMA-IR) calculated. Results: Of patients, HOMA-IR (P < 0.001 P 0.001, respectively) found to be higher 41 (44.6%) MetS. The predicting was 2.205. frequency seen as 22.2% when...

Aim: In the last century, use of technological devices has increased rapidly, and smartphones have managed to enter list products used by almost everyone because their various features. Technology addiction, which is result misuse or overuse technology, entered into literature in this period biological, psychological, sociological effects. Smartphone addiction considered as a problem that can affect youth university well all age groups every aspect health. study, we aimed measure effect...

Objective: Nasal mucociliary activity, which is a good indicator of nasal mucosal function, one the most important defense mechanisms body. The aim present study to investigate effect smoking and cigarette consumption on activity per se by singling out other factors affecting activity. Methods: One hundred ninety seven patients aged 18-55 years, twenty three smokers (case group) seventy four non-smokers (control group), were included in study. Saccharin transfer time (STT) test, CO...

Objective:The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency use Central Physician Appointment System (CPAS) in a Konya hospital and factors affecting use. Methods:A total 7187 people who were admitted outpatient clinics had completed an examination between January 20 February 28, 2017 included study.Face-to-face interviews performed with patients.Results: Of all patients, 49.9% made their appointment via CPAS, 47.4% from kiosk.CPAS usage higher among white-collar workers than tradesmen,...

Aim: Our aim was the evaluation of neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio, platelet lymphocyte ratio and mean volume levels in patient control groups with hypothyroidism. Methods: study conducted 111 participants; 68 patients 43 healthy individuals as group. Thyroid hormones, lipid panel hemogram participants were examined. Neutrophil-lymphocyte calculated. Results: similar between subclinical overt hypothyroidism A positive correlation found ratio. negative volume. While there no relationship thyroid...

Abstract Objective To assess visceral adiposity index (VAI) as a sign of cardio-vascular diseases (CVD) in hypothyroidism patients and to compare CVD risks overt or subclinical patients. Materials methods Sixty-eight (29 with 39 hypothyroidism) 33 age- gender-matched control were included. VAI levels calculated the following formula: (waist circumference (WC)/[36.58+(1.89xbody mass (BMI))])x[(triglyceride (TG) (mmol/L)/0.81)x(1.52xhigh-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-cholesterol)...

Amaç: Aşılama, her yaşta enfeksiyon hastalıklarından korunmanın en etkin ve ucuz yoludur. Bu çalışmada aile sağlığı merkezine başvuran 65 yaş üstü hastaların aşılanma oranlarını, aşılama hakkındaki bilgi düzeylerini değerlendirmeyi hakkında farkındalık oluşturmayı amaçladık. Gereç Yöntem: çalışma 1 Mart 2019 - 30 Temmuz tarihleri arasında Konya Karapınar No’lu Amil Önal Aile Sağlığı Merkezi’ne 500 kişi ile yapıldı. Katılımcılara yetişkin aşılar tutum anketi doldurtuldu. Yetişkin aşıları...

Our aim in this study is to evaluate the knowledge level of outpatients about obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).This cross-sectional analytical included 1651 patients and patient relatives who applied Konya Training Research Hospital outpatient clinics. Sociodemographic data form OSAS questionnaire were participants. SPSS 21 package program was used for statistical analysis data. It accepted that p value <0.05.The average score 15.1 (3-33). 61% participants had never heard before....

: Known to cause important metabolic disturbances, weight gain becomes a major health problem after smoking cessation. Visceral adiposity index (VAI) is becoming increasingly popular in the detection of cardiometabolic risks several disorders and general population. Here, we aimed investigate effects quitting on VAI levels.: Of 350 participants included into cigarette cessation program, 70 (20%) completed study were enrolled analyses. levels calculated at baseline 3rd month cessation.:...

Objective:The aim of this study was to determine the frequency chronic illness and surgical history a Konya population define relationship that data sociodemographic characteristics. Methods:In order accurately represent province, 49 residential areas were chosen from city center, districts, villages using systematic, stratified, population-based sampling method.A total 2015 residents surveyed.Age, gender, height, weight, occupation, address, habits, present illnesses, past participants...

Background: Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a rare and benign chronic inflammatory breast disease. The disease usually associated with recurrent attacks may result in the formation of fistulas. Fistula or ulceration on skin makes it difficult to medication treatment necessitate extensive excision patients undergoing surgery. Objectives: This study aimed compare clinical radiological findings between fistular non-fistular idiopathic mastitis. Patients Methods: radiologic 52 women...

Background/aim: Acne vulgaris (AV) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that common among adolescents.Its etiology involves hormones, diet, genetics, and environmental factors.The aim of this study was to investigate the association between acne insulin resistance (IR) visceral adiposity index (VAI). Materials methods:The included 184 individuals.Participants' height, weight, waist hip circumference blood pressure were measured.Morning fasting obtained from all participants for measuring...

Amaç: Güneşin zararlı etkilerinden korunma özellikle işi gereği dış mekanda çalışanlarda daha fazla önem taşımaktadır. Bu çalışmada karayolları çalışanlarının iç ve çalışma özelliklerine göre karşılaştırılarak güneşten davranışlarının değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.&#x0D; Yöntem: Çalışmaya Ocak 2022- Şubat 2022 tarihleri arasında periyodik sağlık muayenesi amacıyla aile hekimliği polikliniğine başvuran anketi doldurmayı kabul eden 18-65 yaş arası 307 çalışanı dahil edilmiştir. Veriler,...

Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the changes both in systemic inflammation and mucociliary clearance following smoking cessation, their associations with characteristics.Methods: A total of 30 cases admitted Konya Training Research Hospital, University Health Sciences, Department Smoking Cessation were recruited, 27 them completed study. Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), interleukin (IL) -4, IL-6, IL-8, IL-10 saccharin transit time (STT) was measuredat beginning 2 months after...

Objective: The present study aims to investigate the excessive daytime sleepiness in patients with hypothyroidism and healthy control group using Epworth scale.Methods: This was completed 127 people, 75 of whom were 52 group.Age, height, weight, body mass index, waist circumference, systolic diastolic blood pressure all participants recorded.Thyroid hormone tests biochemical parameters examined morning.Epworth Sleepiness Scale used measure sleepiness.Results: scores 7.3±0.7 hypothyroid...

Introduction: The visceral adiposity index is a reliable indicator of adipose tissue dysfunction. aim this research was to determine the cut-off points in predicting metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes mellitus, and hypertension at specific age ranges both sexes separately.Methods: This descriptive analytical. conducted with 951 participants aged 18 over between July 2019 2020. 51 that did not meet study criteria were excluded from research. completed total 900...

Aim: This study aims to compare smartphone addiction and food in patients admitted for weight loss.Materials Methods: The was conducted with the participation of 113 volunteers who were obesity outpatient clinic our hospital between January 2017 2018.The participants given a sociodemographic characteristics form, Yale questionnaire, scale.The physical examination anthropometric measurements (age, gender, height, weight, waist circumference, hip blood pressure) all performed by...

Aim: The knowledge level and approach of physicians in Turkey to obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is unknown.The aim this study evaluate the attitudes from various branches OSAS.Materials Methods: In cross-sectional analytical study, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Knowledge Attitude (OSAKA) questionnaire was performed order measure levels OSAS.SPSS 22 package program used for statistical analysis data, p-value <0.05 considered significant.Results: Four hundred forty-four (16 fundamental...