A5006899091- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Cardiac Valve Diseases and Treatments
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Pediatric Urology and Nephrology Studies
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Thermoregulation and physiological responses
- Disaster Response and Management
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
2019-2025
Istanbul University
2019-2024
Ministry of Health
2020-2021
Education and Research Institute
2021
Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
2021
Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization
2020
Heat waves are one of the most common direct impacts anthropogenic climate change and excess mortality their apparent impact. While Turkey has experienced an increase in heat wave episodes between 1971 2016, no epidemiological studies have examined potential on public health so far. In this study Istanbul attributable to extreme 2013 2017 is presented. Total deaths were calculated using rates across different categories, including age, sex, cause death. The analysis shows that three summer...
Background and Objectives: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is an aggressive malignancy characterized by a dense desmoplastic stroma with poor prognosis. The aim of this study was to investigate whether resolvin (Rv) D1 could be used as potential serum biomarker discriminate between PDAC acute pancreatitis (AP). Materials Methods: In total, 67 patients were enrolled in the present study, including 21 resectable PDAC, 23 metastatic AP, control group healthy individuals. RvD1 levels...
Aim: Immunization with meningococcal vaccine (MV) is the most effective measure to control and prevent transmission of infections. In this study, in order support appropriate use various MVs prevention meningitis (MM), effects MVs, especially single-dose inter-booster administered, on inflammatory parameters < 5-year-old children were investigated. Methods: A total 464 healthy included study. The data those who received first 2 doses at 2-month intervals next dose between 8–12 months...
Background and Objectives: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an inflammatory disease where there autodigestion of the pancreas by prematurely activated enzymes which may lead to a systemic response. The aim our study was investigate levels circulating serum leukotriene B4 (LTB4), lipoxin A4 (LXA4), resolvin D1 (RvD1) in due gallstones etiologic investigation AP. Materials Methods: A total 147 patients with AP (n: 49), AC combined + 49) will be included study. Healthy volunteers as control group....
Carbon-monoxide (CO) poisoning is a substantial cause of preventable mortality. In Turkey, no nationwide data are being collected nowadays. our study, we aimed to assess the trend in deaths related CO exposure all provinces Turkey 10-year period by using records news agency which collects from majority national newspapers, local newspapers and television channels. this 27,881 items that were released between January 2008 December 2017 included keywords "poisoning" "death" or "carbon...
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,...
Introduction: Beta-lactam (BL) antibiotics are the most often involved drugs in allergic reactions. Mild cutaneous reactions such as maculopapular exanthema or urticaria common presenting complaints of BL allergy pediatric population. However, it can be challenging to distinguish BL-induced from due infections other reasons. In this study, we aimed determine clinical characteristics and potential risk factors true children with suspected mild BLs. Methods: We evaluated who were admitted our...
Abstract This study investigates whether the circulating miR‐155, let‐7c, miR‐21, and PTEN levels to be used in differential diagnosis of patients with idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) breast cancer (BC). Forty‐five BC, 50 IGM, 48 healthy volunteers were included study. Serum miR‐21 expression was significantly higher BC (fold change = 2.42) IGM group 1.33) compared control ( p < .001). miR‐155 let‐7c lower both groups than 1.976; .001) .001); In addition radiological data, serum...
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most common chronic infectious conditions causing mortality and severe outcomes, particularly in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). In this study, we aimed to determine prevalence predictors TB among PLWHA.We conducted a retrospective single-center study adults (≥18 years) PLWHA registered at our tertiary teaching research hospital between 2000 2016.A total 711 were included. Of whom, 633 (89.0%) male. Mean age was 36.53 ±11.55 years (range, 17-79)....
Aim: This study evaluated the relationship between systemic immune–inflammatory index (SII), neutrophil–to–lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and platelet–to–lymphocyte (PLR) with clinical findings of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection among children a diagnosis lower tract (LRTI). Methods: The was conducted 1 January 2020 2022 in pediatric clinic. retrospective included 286 consecutive patients 0 12 years age, 138 whom were RSV (+) (48.25%) 148 (−) (51.75%). detection antigen carried out...
Background: Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin with important cellular functions; it an essential vitamin. The aim of this study to determine the levels children in period from 6th month when they start taking additional foods age seven (preschool children) and risk factors affecting them. Methods: One hundred pediatric patients aged 6–72 months who were diagnosed deficiency their parents agreed attend Istanbul Atlas University, Medical Faculty, “Medicine Hospital” Pediatric Clinic...
The evidence on the waning protection of COVID-19 vaccines has been reviewed by World Health Organization and led to consideration need for booster doses. This study aimed evaluate vaccine effectiveness against COVID-19, infections among healthcare workers who received various types (inactive or m-RNA) doses (2 4 doses) vaccine. was conducted with a total 3,009 between August 1 November 30, 2021 at university hospital. Six different vaccination statuses were evaluated in study. infection,...
Objective: Meningococcal meningitis (MM) is an acute, severe respiratory infectious disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis and remains important cause of morbidity/mortality in children. Immunization with meningococcal vaccine (MV) the most effective measure to control prevent transmission MM. In this study, order support appropriate use various MVs prevention MM, effects MVs, especially single-dose inter-booster administered, on inflammatory parameters
Healthy lifestyle behaviors encompass activities aimed at promoting, maintaining, or reclaiming health. Evaluating these accurately requires comprehensive, valid, and reliable tools. This study to develop the Lifestyle Behavior Scale evaluate its psychometric properties in Turkish population. For this methodological research, a cross-sectional online-based survey was conducted between 21 March 2023 31 among 330 participants who were recruited via convenience sampling. The initial item pool...
Rotavirus (RV) is one of the most common and important causes acute gastroenteritis (AGE) in newborns children worldwide. The aim this study was to evaluate effect RV vaccine on natural history infections using neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-lymphocyte (PLR), systemic immune inflammatory index (SII) as hematological indexes, clinical findings, hospitalization.Children aged 1 month 5 years who were diagnosed with AGE between January 2015 2022 screened, 630 patients included...
Bu çalışmanın amacı Türkiye ve Ekonomik Kalkınma İşbirliği Örgütü (OECD) üye ülkelerinin temel sağlık düzeyi göstergeleri harcamalarını karşılaştırmak Türkiye’nin OECD ülkeleri içerisindeki durumunu incelemek öneriler getirmektir. Çalışmamızda dahil olmak üzere üyesi 35 ülkenin ilgili ekonomik verileri kullanıldı. Veriler 2015 2013 yılı OECD, Dünya Sağlık Örgütü(WHO), İstatistik Kurumu(TÜİK) istatistiklerinden faydalanılarak elde edildi. ortalamasına göre kadınlarda erkeklerde yaşam...
Objectives: In this study, we sought to determine the prevalence of problematic Internet use (PIU) among high school students and identify demographic socioeconomic factors related PIU. Methods: Using a cross-sectional design, conducted study between November 2017 January 2018 1412 attending schools in Silivri District Istanbul Turkey. We administered questionnaire inquiring about sociodemographic information, use, Young's Addiction Test participating students. Results: Among participants,...
Background: This study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of CoronaVac in preventing COVID-19 healthcare workers (HCWs) during Alpha variant-dominant period. Materials & methods: Follow-up initiated 14 days after second dose for double-dose vaccinated HCWs and on 25 February 2021, unvaccinated group. The incidence rate ratio calculated estimate unadjusted effectiveness. Cox regression used adjust CoronaVac. Results Conclusion: adjusted against 65% (95% CI: 50-75%). Compared with...
Heat waves are extreme weather and climate events that threaten public health by increasing morbidity mortality. To reduce the effects of heat waves, it is necessary to increase knowledge level public, conduct awareness protection activities monitor these activity outcomes. The present study aimed develop validate a Turkish language scale wave knowledge, awareness, practice behavior for nationality. After item generation creating dimensions, content validity analysis was performed. evaluate...
Abstract Background Paracetamol, a non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drug, is commonly being used for fever and pain relief worldwide. The aim of this study was to evaluate children with suspected history paracetamol hypersensitivity. Methods Sixty patients who were referred our clinic in between January 2015 December 2018 hypersensitivity included. Reactions classified according the European Network Drug Allergy (ENDA)/Global Asthma classification Academy Clinical Immunology (EAACI)/ENDA...