The aim of this study was to compare the Neutrophil Lymphocyte ratio (NLR), Platelet (PLR) and Mean Volume (MPV/Plt) smokers non-smokers.Two hundred two non-smoking healthy volunteers were enrolled in study. Sociodemographic data hematologic parameters all patients recorded. NLR, PLR MPV/Plt ratios calculated.The mean age case group 35.88 ± 10.56 control 38.97 10.56. 80 % (n = 160) male 20 40) female. 27.5 55) 72.5 145) smoker had higher NLR (p < 0.05). significantly for non-smoker 0.05).As...

The aim of this study is to evaluate serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels measured within one year at an Education and Research Hospital in Turkey identify vitamin insufficiency/deficiency (which very commonly seen the society) provide a current approach treatment management.This retrospective descriptive was carried out by examining data relating 35,667 individuals.Of individuals participating study, 94.47% had level less than 30 ng/ml, 76.25% 20 32.20% 10 ng/ml. mean all included 15.2±8.8...

The aim of our study is to assess thiol-disulfide homeostasis (TDH), which a biomarker systemic oxidative stress, in breast cancer patients.Thirty-seven patients and 31 age-matched healthy volunteers were enrolled this study. Serum native thiol, disulfide, total thiol levels disulfide/native disulfide/total thiol/total ratios analyzed using novel colorimetric method.Serum level was statistically significantly lower (350.39 ± 7.15) than controls (380.60 7.35) (P = 0.008). disulfide higher...

Cigarette smoking is an important risk factor for many diseases. This study aimed to evaluate whether cigarette associated with changes in the thiol/disulfide homeostasis (TDH), a novel biomarker of systemic oxidative stress.Eighty-four smokers and 86 non-smoking healthy volunteers were enrolled. Serum native thiol, disulfide total thiol levels, disulfide/native disulfide/total thiol/total ratios analyzed using new colorimetric method. Carbon monoxide (CO) levels measured by piCO smokerlyzer...

Although smoking is known to accelerate aging, the mechanisms by which this occurs have not been fully clarified. Serum-soluble α-Klotho (sαKl), antiaging, anti-inflammatory, and developing resistance oxidative stress properties are known.This study aimed determine relationship between cigarette smoking, sαKl (antiaging hormone), inflammation, stress.Participants included in were divided into nonsmoking groups. sαKl, high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), total antioxidant status...

Objective: To investigate the information content, readability, reliability, and quality level of websites that provide online in Turkish about osteoporosis (OP).Materials Methods: In September 2022, words "osteoporosis, bone melt" were scanned on Google search first 20 investigated.The divided into three groups according to creator: Group 1= hospitals, associations, official institutions; group 2= health professionals; 3= others.The readability was evaluated Ateşman Bezirci-Yılmaz formula;...

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...

In this prospective trial, we investigate the effectiveness of maternal Body Roundness Index in predicting spread spinal anaesthesia and vasopressor requirement parturients receiving during elective caesarean section. We prospectively enrolled 175 parturients. Spinal performed with 10 mg 0.5% hyperbaric bupivacaine at L3–L4 intervertebral space optimal cut-off points BRI evaluated as 6.59 by receiver operating characteristic analysis calculating area under curve. Parturients were divided...

Thiol/disulfide homeostasis (TDH) is a new marker of oxidative stress. In this study, we would like to determine the changes in TDH hemodialysis (HD) patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). This cross-sectional study was conducted Nephrology Clinic Konya Training and Research Hospital. A total 197 individuals including 75 HD patients, 41 end stage renal (ESRD) (having 3-5 CKD but not receiving hemodialysis), 81 healthy controls were enrolled study. Serum native thiol, disulfide levels...

Objective: This study aimed to examine the readability levels and contents of Turkish websites on smoking cessation. Method: A search was performed in August 2019 by typing word “smoking cessation” Google engine (https://www.google.com). Commercial websites, advertisement chat forum magazine containing only images or videos, with less than 10 sentences were excluded from study. The cessation determined according Ateşman Bezirci-Yılmaz formulas. Results: total 62 (23 (37.1%) first group 39...

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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)...

OBJECTIVE: In this study, we investigated the readability and of Turkish websites containing information about low back pain. MATERIALS AND METHODS: February 2022, a search was performed by typing word "low pain" into Google's engine (https://www.google.com). Commercial websites, advertising sites, chat forum magazine sites only images or videos, with fewer than 10 sentences were excluded from study. Reliability scores calculated using mean syllable count, number words 4 more syllables,...

: 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: Smoking prevalence is high in many psychiatric diseases. The aim of this study to evaluate depression and anxiety effect among smoking cessation treatment.Methods: Records patients who admitted the clinic Health Sciences University, Konya Education Research Hospital, 2016 were retrospectively evaluated. A total 560 patients’ records investigated. consisted Beck Depression Scale (BDS), Anxiety (BAS), Fagerström Nicotine Dependence Test (FNDT), carbon-monoxide (CO) measurement,...

Maraş ve çevresinde kurulu olan Dulkadirli Beyliği, Yavuz Sultan Selim’in Çaldıran Seferidönüşünde yıkılarak Osmanlı Devleti’ne kısmen bağlanır. Şehsuvaroğlu Ali Bey’in 1522 yılındaöldürülmesiyle birlikte, Ülkesi tamamen ilhak edilir ve1531 tarihinde bu bölgede Eyaleti kurulur. Bu çalışmada adı geçen eyaletin idariyapısı içerisinde yer alan sancaklardaki (Maraş, Bozok, Ayntab, Sis gibi) gayrimüslim unsurunnüfus yapısı özellikleri, dönemin kaynakları incelenerek ortaya çıkarılmaya çalışılacaktır

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the readability levels and contents of Turkish websites on obesity bariatric surgery. Methods: A search was performed in June 2019 with words “obesity” “bariatric surgery” Google’s engine. We evaluated first ten pages engine results. Commercial websites, advertisement chat forum magazine containing only images or videos, less than sentences were excluded. Ateşman Bezirci Yılmaz’s formulas used analyze level. Websites terms content (definition, risk...

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...

Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common among women in world and our country. Despite early diagnosis improved treatment possibilities, breast difficult to accept a major source of anxiety. It brings various psychosocial problems agenda. In this study, we aimed evaluate effect depression anxiety patients admitted outpatient clinic with complaint mass determine on mental health women. Methods: This study an analytical case-control study. All participants were female (n=200). Patients...

Aim: This study aims to determine the level of attitude and awareness family physicians about red yellow flags in patients with low back pain. Methods: A total 395 were included between February 2022 April 2022. questionnaire that evaluates physicians’ non-mechanical causes pain, flag symptoms findings, signs, rate questioning them clinical practice was created used. Results: Although 70.1% participants specified cauda equina symptoms, 65.3% nature 63.5% systemic illness 62.5% history severe...