Abstract Objective Social isolation and quarantine are unusual precautions taken all over the world against COVID‐19 pandemic. Some legal sanctions were made in order to protect vulnerable age groups such as geriatric population, make them stay at home. These measures, which vital for pandemic management, have negative psychological effects on elderly individuals. The aim of this study was reveal how process affected individuals 65 years old psychosocially. Materials methods...

Abstract We aimed to determine histological damage in patients with varicocele by comparing the elasticity of their affected testes that normal contralateral as well control subjects without using shear wave elastography (SWE). In total, 48 (96 testes) and 52 (104 were included this study. Shear values measured longitudinal plane an oval region interest covered much testicular contours possible. Fifty classified group A, 46 same B, 104 C. The C randomly chosen from who had applied for...

Abstract The study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of vascularization index (VI) obtained using superb microvascular imaging (SMI) technique in diagnosis Hashimoto thyroiditis (HT). thyroid glands 80 patients with HT and 107 healthy, asymptomatic participants were examined SMI. parenchyma echogenicity was evaluated, gland volume measured. Vascularization measurements performed by manually drawing contours free region interest color 2-dimensional SMI VI mode. quantitative values group...

Aim: Similar to most international health care organizations, the Turkish Ministry of Health strongly recommends influenza vaccination for professionals. The aim this study was assess rates and attitudes physicians nurses during 2011 2012 seasonal at a tertiary–care hospital Health. Methods: This descriptive cross–sectional study. participants were working Konya Training Research Hospital, located in Central Anatolia region Turkey. Self–reported (anonymous) questionnaires given 192 411 (N =...

We investigated the effectiveness of shear wave elastography (SWE) in patients with lower extremity superficial venous insufficiency (VI). A total 138 symptomatic patients, 51 asymptomatic volunteers, and a 359 extremities (257 symptomatic, 102 asymptomatic) were examined. All participants underwent Doppler ultrasound (US) evaluation to determine VI SWE measurements performed by manually drawing vein wall perivenous tissue free region interest at great saphenous (GSV) small (SSV). The GSV,...

Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy 2‐dimensional (2D) shear wave elastography (SWE) in diagnosis acute cystitis (AC) children. Methods Between June 2019 and March 2020, 126 children with AC healthy participants were prospectively investigated by 2D SWE B‐mode ultrasound. Elastographic measurements performed drawing contours posterior wall bladder between ureter orifices using a free region interest. quantitative values patients group compared. Results mean...

Objective: Respiratory pandemics cannot be prevented from spreading if the mask is not worn correctly. This study aims to determine people's awareness of use and factors that influence during a period when masks are mandatory.
 Materials Methods: descriptive was conducted in university hospital COVID-19 pandemic (June 2020), mandatory. Participants were asked complete questionnaire on socio-demographic characteristics use.
 Results: In presented study, 705 people included. The mean...

Abstract Objectives To define thyroid gland vascularity index (VI) values in healthy children with the superb microvascular imaging (SMI) method and to assess whether or not there is a correlation potential factors that may affect these values. Methods This prospective study included total of 138 children, their ages varying from 3–17 years. Cases were divided into three subgroups according age: 3–6, 7–12 13–17 Gender, age, height, weight, body mass (BMI), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)...

Objective: Patients receiving treatment and care in a palliative center are at high risk of malnutrition. This study aimed to determine the malnutrition status patients hospitalized using different scales compare them with results Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition criteria. Methods: The geriatric nutritional index, prognostic Mini-nutritional Assessment—Short Form, Nutritional Risk Screening-2002, criteria were used for evaluations status. A questionnaire recognize...

The thalamus has strategic cores, which are divided into different functional classes and manage important cortical functions in harmony with each other. mechanism proposed the bilateral paramedian thalamic infarction is an occlusion of a single undifferentiated thalamo-perforating artery anatomic variant. This artery, called Percheron appears from first segment posterior cerebral gives medial perforating branches. Bilateral causes specific clinical signs symptoms such as changes...

Objectives: Prognostic predictors are important for the rapid response and optimal use of health system during ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. It has been reported that many hematological parameters may deteriorate starting from early stages in patients. The aim present study was to determine relationship between biochemical patients followed service, intensive care hospitalization, mortality. Methods: is a retrospective study. Participants consist hospitalized pandemic service 1.09.2021...

Objective: The COVID-19 pandemic imposed lifestyle changes. aim of this study was to evaluate the health-promoting habits individuals who applied a primary care center during period. Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional conducted with voluntary participation 524 individuals. data collected through research questionnaire form Health Promoting Lifestyle Scale (HPLS). Results: Women accounted for 58.2% (n=305) all participants, 45.2% them (n=237) had chronic disease 32.1% (n=168) were...

We compared the two-dimensional shear-wave elastography (2D-SWE) values between testes with same side operated inguinal hernia (IH) and contralateral testes, as well of healthy volunteers without IH.A total 189 participants (117 unilateral [117 testes] 8 bilateral IH patients [16 64 [128 testes]), providing a 378 testicles, were investigated prospectively. All underwent B-mode ultrasonography (US) 2D-SWE examinations. Operation type, period diagnosis operation, since volumes, compared.The US...

Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the level of knowledge, attitudes and behaviors patients about cancer types, symptoms, early diagnosis methods.
 Method: Individuals over age 18 who agreed participate in were included this descriptive study. Those had any psychiatric disease treated for excluded from In order collect data, a questionnaire form applied by face-to-face interview method. SPSS-24 program used statistical analysis.
 Result: A total 324 volunteers, 266...

Introduction and aim. The use of complementary medicine applications is increasing due to the interest society. We aimed assess attitudes, behaviors, awareness patients who applied a primary care unit towards practices. Material methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted with voluntary participation 562 individuals admitted in unit. data collected through face-to-face interviews research questionnaire form Complementary, Alternative, Conventional Medicine Attitudes Scale between 20...

Abstract Introduction: Prognostic criteria are important tools that guide the management of patients. It was aimed to evaluate malnutrition status patients hospitalized in palliative care center according GLIM and investigate its effect on long-term prognosis. Materials Methods were used participants. In order prognosis, length hospital stay(LOS), mortality, need for intensive care, mortality during hospitalization, after discharge considered. Comorbidities scored Modified Charlson...

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.
 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,...

IntroductıonMajor intracranial complications such as subdural empyema, meningitis, brain abscess and cavernous sinus thrombosis may develop in common infections.The spread of the infection is mediated through neighborhood bone lesions thrombophlebitis veins, trauma, septic erosion or structural disorders.Early identification children with sinusitis crucial since it can cause life-threatening illness by to orbits central nervous system.In clinical practice, orbital are encountered most...

Hepatic alveolar echinococcosis is a rare parasitic disease caused by Echinococcosis multilocularis. The diagnosed combination of serological tests, radiological modalities and histology needle biopsy specimens. In this case, we present magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) findings in patient with right intrahepatic biliary tract obstruction due hepatic echinococcosis. A 66-year-old female who was as liver hydatid cyst at the external university hospital her...

Amaç: Mevcut çalışmada Tp-e/QT, Tp-e/QTc oranları ve Tp-e aralığı, kullanılarak kronik sigara içiciliğinin ventriküler repolarizasyon EKG parametreleri üzerine etkisini araştırmayı amaçladık. Yöntem: Kesitsel tanımlayıcı desendeki çalışma hastane kayıtları üzerinden yürütülmüştür. Kronik içen hiç içmemiş 60’ar toplam 120 hasta çalışmaya alınmıştır. EKG’ler 25mm/sn kayıt hızı ile çekilmiştir. T dalgasının tepesinden sonuna kadarki süre, QT aralığı ise Q dalga başlangıcından kadar geçen...