- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Gender Studies and Social Issues
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Acne and Rosacea Treatments and Effects
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- AI in cancer detection
- Environmental and Sediment Control
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Education Practices and Challenges
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Dermatoglyphics and Human Traits
- Family and Disability Support Research
- BRCA gene mutations in cancer
- Nutrition, Genetics, and Disease
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Gut microbiota and health
- Gender Roles and Identity Studies
- Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging
- Educational Methods and Analysis
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Probiotics and Fermented Foods
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Digital Radiography and Breast Imaging
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
Marmara University
2016-2025
Public Health Department
2024-2025
University of Health Science
2023
Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi
2023
Acıbadem University
2013-2023
Ümraniye Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
2023
Namık Kemal University
2013-2018
Istanbul University
2013-2016
Bakırköy Dr.Sadi Konuk Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
2016
Dr Lütfi Kırdar Kartal Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
2016
Helicobacter pylori is an important global pathogen infecting approximately 50% of the world's population. This study was undertaken in order to estimate prevalence rate infections among adults living Turkey and investigate associated risk factors. a nationally representative cross sectional survey, using weighted multistage stratified cluster sampling. All individuals aged ≥18 years selected households were invited participate survey. Ninety two percent (n = 2382) 55 cities participated;...
Abstract Objectives We aimed to evaluate the early-detection capabilities of AI in a screening program over its duration, with specific focus on detection interval cancers, early cancers assistance from prior visits, and impact workload for various reading scenarios. Materials methods The study included 22,621 mammograms 8825 women within 10-year biennial two-reader program. statistical analysis focused 5136 4282 due data retrieval issues, among whom 105 were diagnosed breast cancer....
Purpose: To evaluate the performance of an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm in a simulated screening setting and its effectiveness detecting missed interval cancers. Methods: Digital mammograms were collected from Bahcesehir Mammographic Screening Program which is first organized, population-based, 10-year (2009-2019) program Turkey. In total, 211 extracted archive this retrospective study. One hundred ten them diagnosed as breast cancer (74 screen-detected, 27 interval, 9 missed), 101...
Purpose: To determine the effect of extremely low frequency (<300 Hz) electromagnetic fields (ELF-EMF) on growth rate Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria to any morphological changes that might have been caused by ELF-EMF. Materials methods: Six bacterial strains, three were subjected 50 Hz, 0.5 mT ELF-EMF for 6 h. after application, exposed 3 h collected, transferred fresh medium cultured without field application another 4 Growth-rate was determined optical density (OD) measurements...
Background The risk of potential drug‒drug interactions is highest in oldest-old people. Thus, the aim this study was to investigate frequency and type population-based Methods descriptive. Ethical permission obtained (13.04.2022/153). All participants were informed, their written consent obtained. “oldest-old” defined as those who ≥85 years age during period living Turkiye. These people reached from every region Turkiye via snowball method visited at homes. Data collected face-to-face...
According to some animal data, impairments in learning and memory are seen with isotretinoin. Isotretinoin has been shown affect human brain metabolism, but the data on neural functions is lacking.To evaluate whether isotretinoin treatment affects cognitive functions, causes depression anxiety or alters anger level expression.Neuropsychological tests of attention executive behavioural measuring measures assessing acne severity were applied 63 severe and/or resistant patients from four...
Men's belief in sexual myths and factors effecting these mythsObjective: Sexual are often exaggerated, incorrect unscientific ideas on sexuality that people believe to be true.The aim of this study is determine the acceptance rate common related among men.Method: Data was collected from 167 voluntary males (18-67 years).A structured interview including sociodemographic characteristics myth questionnaire investigating 30 carried out with participants.Result: There numerous regarding our...
We used the results from first three screening rounds of Bahcesehir Mammography Screening Project (BMSP), a 10-year (2009-2019) and organized population-based program implemented in county Istanbul, Turkey, to assess potential cost-effectiveness mammography Turkey.Two strategies were compared: BMSP (includes biennial screens for women between 40-69) Turkish National Breast Cancer Registry Program (TNBCRP) which includes no screening. Costs estimated using direct data project reimbursement...
Abstract: Breast cancers in Turkey tend to be diagnosed at advanced stages due lack of organized comprehensive mammographic screening. In this study, factors associated with having a mammogram among healthy women screening age Bahcesehir county, region Istanbul, were investigated assess the feasibility breast cancer Turkey. cross-sectional 659 aged between 40 and 69 years surveyed. A multiple-choice questionnaire was used obtain information regarding patient demographics, family history...
Background: The Bahcesehir Breast Cancer Screening Project is the first organized population based breast cancer mammographic screening project in Turkey. objective of this prospective observational study was to demonstrate feasibility a program developing country and determine appropriate age (40 or 50 years old) start with Turkish women. Materials Methods: Between January 2009 December 2010, total 3,758 women aged 40-69 were recruited study. conducted biannually, five rounds planned. After...
Objective: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) affects the life of family caregiver as well patient. This study aimed to determine care burden and related factors among caregivers Turkish ALS patients. Methods: descriptive was conducted with 108 patients their informal through face-to-face interviews at home. The data were collected using Functional Rating Scale, Zarit Burden Interview, European Quality Life-Five Dimensions Questionnaire, Multidimensional Scale Perceived Social Support,...
Men’s belief in sexual myths and factors effecting these Objective: Sexual are often exaggerated, incorrect unscientific ideas on sexuality that people believe to be true. The aim of this study is determine the acceptance rate common related among men. Method: Data was collected from 167 voluntary males (18-67 years). A structured interview including sociodemographic characteristics myth questionnaire investigating 30 carried out with participants. Result: There numerous regarding our...
This study aimed to demonstrate the changing epidemiology of infecting microorganisms and their long-term resistance profiles describe microbiological point view in anti-infective management intensive care unit (ICU) patients.A total 5,690 isolates Gram-negative bacilli were included this study. Antibiotic susceptibility was tested using disk diffusion method Vitek 2 system. Chi-square tests used for hypothesis testing.The most frequently isolated organisms A. baumannii (37.3%), P....
Objective: In this study, the frequency of using e-Nabız application and factors affecting its use were studied among adults living in a district northern Turkey. Materials Methods: cross-sectional sample (n:555, N:9264) was selected from those who applied, for any reason, to only hospital between March 1 December 31, 2020. Data collected by an online questionnaire (10 February–29 2021). Ethical permissions obtained Ministry Health, Republic Turkey Marmara University, School Medicine...
AbstractPhenomenon: Physician immigration from other countries is increasing as developed continue to be desirable destinations for physicians; however, the determinants of Turkish physicians' migration decisions are still unclear. Despite its wide coverage in media and among physicians Türkiye, being subject much debate, there insufficient data justify this attention. With study, we aimed investigate tendency senior medical students Türkiye pursue their professional careers abroad related...
Breast cancer is the most frequent and cause of cancer-related deaths among Turkish women, as well globally (1-5).Although incidence breast increases every year, mortality rates are decreasing in developed countries because nationwide screening programs modern treatment options (5,6).An invited mammography program for women aged between 40 69 years revealed a 60% reduction 10-year landmark study (7).A systematic review Myers et al. (8) showed that reduced by 20% average-risk all age...
Objective: Mammography-screening (MS) rates remain low in underdeveloped populations.We aimed to find the barriers against MS a socioeconomic population. Materials and Methods:Women aged 40-69 years who lived least developed city Turkey (Mus), were targeted.A survey was used question breast cancer (BC) knowledge health practices. Results:In total, 2054 women surveyed (participation rate: 85%).The rate 35%.Women 50-59 (42%, p<0.001), having annual Obstetric-Gynecology (OB-GYN) visits reading...
Breast cancer (BC) is an important disease for women. BC influences both patient's and relatives' lives. Especially, husbands/boyfriends/ lovers are the ones that affected mostly. In this study, it was aimed to introduce knowledge attitudes of men toward their sources information about BC.This descriptive study conducted with applied a University Hospital in Istanbul (Turkey-2018). The ethics permission obtained from Clinical Research Ethics Committee. Data regarding socio-demographic...
Interventions have been carried out to improve the reproductive health and status of women in Turkey. However, these efforts are limited due lack male involvement. Lifestyle risks such as partner violence need be evaluated terms any effects on use contraception. Data collected from interviews married their husbands for 1998 Turkish Demographic Health Survey 1971 were included study. The percentage who against was 20.4%. 22 (0.9%) had an attitude toward wives. frequency contraceptive...
The Turkish Bahçeşehir Breast Cancer Screening Project was a 10-year, organized, population-based screening program carried out in county, Istanbul. Our aim to examine the biologic features and outcome of screen-detected interval breast cancers during 10-year study period.Between 2009 2019, 2-view mammograms were obtained at 2-year intervals for women aged 40 69 years. Clinicopathological characteristics including ER, PR, HER2-neu, Ki-67 status analyzed those diagnosed with cancer.In 8,758...
Bahçeşehir Breast Cancer Screening Program is a population based organized screening program in Turkey, where asymptomatic women aged 40-69 years are screened biannually. In this prospective study, we aimed to determine the mammographic findings of screen-detected cancers and discuss efficacy breast cancer developing country.A total 6912 were three rounds. The radiologic grouped as mass, focal asymmetry, calcification, architectural distortion. Masses classified according shape, border,...