To investigate the effects of chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) on distress and quality life male patients with cancer to identify characteristics that place these at risk for higher lower life. 146 seen in an outpatient chemotherapy unit receiving least one cycle participated study from March December 2023. Data were collected via face-to-face interviews using individual information form, National Comprehensive Cancer Network Distress Thermometer, CIA Quality-of-Life Scale. Education...

This parallel-group randomized controlled trial aimed to investigate the effect of progressive relaxation exercises on dyspnea and comfort level in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The study utilized a stratified block randomization methodology, 42 patients completing trial. Patients intervention group received 30-min for 6 weeks. mean scores at week were found be lower than those control group, statistically significant difference between two groups ( P < .05)....

The aim of this study was to evaluate cognitive impairment in patients having epilepsy or psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNESs) using selected neuropsychological tests at different time periods related the seizure.In study, neurocognitive were administered patients. Within 24 h, previously applied repeated within h following observation typical when monitoring and normalizing electroencephalography (EEG) activity. Basal also healthy control group, repeat evaluation performed 24-96 h.The...

Neutropenia is the most common and serious consequence of myelosuppressive chemotherapy in patients with hematologic malignancies.Granulocyte transfusions can restore granulocyte counts thus theoretically reduce risk infection such patients.In our study, we aimed to demonstrate efficacy transfusion neutropenic malignancy despite recombinant myeloid growth factor therapy. In this retrospective 72 who were treated hematology clinic between 2016 2022 met criteria study included. Demographic...

Summary Objectives: There were some experimental and clinical evidence that inflammation in the brain is likely to predispose epileptogenesis. Also, it thought be oxidative stress can play a role epilepsy. Both laboratory studies have demonstrated antiinflamma- tory-antioxidant properties of doxycycline. We aimed highlight anticonvulsant action doxycycline based on clinical, EEG findings animal models. Methods: 36 rats randomly divided two groups. Group A for recordings B behavioral...

In the COVID-19 pandemic, fear of coronavirus infection has caused individuals to hesitate access medical services and postpone their participation in diagnostic screening programs. With this research, it was aimed examine relationship between women's wellness awareness attitudes towards breast cancer during pandemic.The descriptive cross-sectional type research conducted 30 January 2021 July 2021. The sample study consisted 396 women ages 40 69 who were population under national standards...

Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the symptoms experienced by individuals undergoing hemodialysis treatment and effect situation on personal well-being. Materials Methodsː data descriptive were collected between June December 2021. sample consisted 462 who accepted participate in received treatment. Data; It was using “Personal Information Form”, “Dialysis Symptom Index” Well-Being Index”. Resultsː In study, most common severe receiving HD are; while feeling tired decreased energy...

Objectives: We aim to prove the central etiology hypothesis for bruxism, we plan examine structural components that contribute occurance of RMMA/Bruxism such as cortical, subcortical structures and a key roleplaying component, brainstem by investigating MEP, CSP, MIR (SP1 SP2) blink reflex (R1 R2) conduction time. Materials Methods: In this study, total 77 subjects investigated find any difference between two groups. The reflexes studied transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) electric...

ÖzExcessive daytime sleepiness is a common clinical application of Obstructive Sleep Apnea syndrome and narcolepsy patients.Although both medical conditions can be different in extensive features accompanying symptomatology, distinctive may masked some cases.In our four reported cases, there were obstructive sleep apnea type 1 coexistence.We aimed to discuss the possibility this condition being comorbidity, masking clinics their association or causing each other's risk factors.In two...