Objective: Data acquisition systems (DAQ) such as PowerLab system find wide applications in teaching and research. The aim of this study is to evaluate how the use of PowerLab system enhances physiology experimentation and learning in pre-clinical medical students. Methods: This study was carried out among 55 pre-clinical medical students of Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja. A...
Objective: The aim of this study was to prepare different nanoparticles using chitosan and tripolyphosphate and to perform characterization studies of nanoparticles. In addition, FTIR spectrum measurements were aimed to determine specific chemical groups and bonds in the structures of nanoparticles and materials. Method: In this study, different nanoparticles were prepared and...
Objective: The aim of the study was to show the possible relationship between ascites formation and plasma Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) levels, and to determine the importance of that relation for diagnosis and treatment in cirrhosis patients . Method: Forty-seven cirrhosis patients who had been followed in Akdeniz University Gastroenterology outpatient clinic were enrolled in...
Objective: Left ventricle systolic dysfunction is a serious cardiovascular condition that causes morbidity and mortality. Congestion is not a feature in every patient and the factors affecting congestion is not clearly defined. The aim of this study is to determine the factors causing congestion in elderly patients with left ventricle systolic dysfunction. Method: Total number of...
Objective: To measure anterior and posterior segmental ocular parameters in patients with celiac disease using swept-source optical coherence tomography and compare with those of healthy subjects. Method: Fourteen patients with celiac disease referred from the gastroenterology clinic and 14 control subjects selected from the individuals with minor complaints who admitted the...
Objective: Movement assymetry is considered a potential risk factor for musculoskeletal injury in sport. Sports such as volleyball are thought to cause movement assymetries due to specific sporting demands. Further, between limb comparisons are often used for return to sport decisions. Despite this, little information is available regarding the presence of assymetry in volleyball...
Objective: Pericardiocentesis is a percutaneous drainage procedure performed in cardiac tamponade or a moderate-large pericardial effusion that does not respond to medical treatment. The prognosis varies according to the etiology of pericardial effusion, and the parameters that can determine the prognosis are unknown. In this study, we aimed to find predictors that can determine...
Objective: Low grade gliomas are a heterogeneous group of neoplasms that can progress to malignant gliomas. Various proliferation markers are researched by histopathologists at increasing rates to determine the prognostic behavior of brain tumors. In this study, we aimed to investigate the prognostic significance of the Ki-67 proliferation index in low grade gliomas. Method: This...
Objective: The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of the closed suction system and different suction techniques in which oxygen and saline instillation were administered individually or in combination on the efficacy of suction, cardiopulmonary indicators, feelings and pain experienced by patients after suction. Method: This study was planned as an...
Objective: The aim of this study is to determine whether people have heart disease by using different machine learning algorithms with the data provided by the University of Cleveland. Method: 303 patient data provided by the University of Cleveland were classified using Gaussian Bayes, K-Nearest Neighbor and Random Forest Algorithms with and without feature scaling. With each...
Objective: In this study, it is aimed to investigate the musculoskeletal disorders of physiotherapists working in Diyarbakır and to determine the relationship between these problems and age, gender, working year, working hours, weekly working day and whether to exercise or not. Method: This study was carried out with the participation of 99 physiotherapists working in various...
Objective: Millions of people die every year in industrialized countries due to coronary heart disease (CHD) and rank first among the causes of mortality. It is vital to know the causes of CHD and to determine early diagnosis methods. Low antioxidant enzyme paraoxonase (PONl) activity in High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) structure, which prevents Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL...
Objective: Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is the leading vector for both hospital-sourced and population-sourced infections globally and nasal carriage may be responsible for these serious infections. The aim of this study was to assess the nasal S. aureus carriage rates, antibiotic susceptibility and risk factors among preclinical period medical students. Method: A total of...
The spleen is an important organ of reticuloendothelial system, but it is a less well-known organ in terms of its pathologies. Therefore, the spleen is considered a 'forgotten or neglected organ
Covid-19, which has caused a severe pandemic to the whole world since December 2019, continues to spread while collapsing health systems, societies and economies; while leaving controversy behind. As the coronavirus spread globally demographics of the infected are identified and current evidences point ethnical “bias” of not only to the relatively higher infection rates among...
Maxillofacial traumas can be accompanied by other traumas, while it can be presented in isolation. In patients with pure trauma, maxillofacial surgery is directly related to the risk of high COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission, and the decision of surgery during the pandemic process should be given carefully. In the pandemic process, only performing actual maxillofacial emergency...
Imaging of the presence of vegetation is critical in the diagnosis of infective endocarditis. Guidelines recommend echocardiography, computed tomography (CT) and nuclear imaging methods for this purpose. In this paper, a case of fungal endocarditis is presented. Our case was a 45-year-old male patient who was connected to mechanical ventilator as a result of industrial accident...
A 20-years-old female patient presented to the emergency service due to complaints of sudden onset of severe shortness of breath; by a 3-day history of fever and a 1-day history of dry cough. After the patient evaluation, the presence of SARS-COV-2 infection together with the acute pulmonary embolism was detected. After the low molecular weight heparin was applied to the patient...
Tests used to diagnose Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) disease; Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test, Rapid Antibody Test (RAT) and Thorax Computed Tomography (CT) in patients with appropriate history, clinical and laboratory. The sensitivity of these tests changes during the course of the disease and it is difficult to diagnose if the appropriate test is not selected at the...
Objective: Hydatid cysts may occur in almost every organ and tissue of human the body. Because they can be found in more than one organ/tissue, sometimes many operations may need for them and surgical intervention may be required due to complications that may develop secondary to hydatid cyst surgery albeit few. Method: Data on patient files retrieved from the hospital...
Objective: In this study, we aimed to investigate the demographic findings and the reasons for not accepting the oral glucose tolerance test during pregnancy. Method: This study was carried out on the pregnants in Nigde University Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic. The study was performed with pregnants to whom OGTT was recommended in the 24-28 gestational weeks, but who did not...
Objective: Comparison of tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy (tPCNL) and standard percutaneous nephrolithotomy (sPCNL) performed in renal stone surgeries in terms of patient comfort, post-operative hospitalization time and complications. Method: In our clinic, sPCNL was performed by placing a nephrostomy catheter in 87 patients out of 133 patients, and tPCNL was performed by...
Objective: The aim of this study is to inspect demographic information, laboratory test results and radiologic imaging studies of patients admitting to a pandemic hospital who were diagnosed Covid-19. Method: In this single center, prospective observational study, 57 patients who were diagnosed Covid-19 were inspected between April and May 2020. Patients under 18 of age, and...
Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the predictive value of mean platelet volume (MPV), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio(NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio(PLR) in patients with acute middle cerebral artery (MCA)branch infarction. Method: This examination was performed on the files of 50 patients followed up at the Anesthesia and Reanimation ICU of Onsekiz Mart...
Objective: Today, increasing desk bound activities cause sedentary lifestyle in young adults. Therefore, in the planned study, the relationship between physical activity level and leisure time satisfaction was examined and it was aimed to determine the factors affecting physical activity and leisure time satisfaction. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 130 associate...