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Ankara Medical Journal
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ISSN 2148-4570 · Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University · 514 articles in the index
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Evaluation of infection agent and antibiotic resistance distribution in palliative care patients with pressure ulcers
INTRODUCTION: In our study, it was aimed to examine the distribution of infectious microorganisms, and antibiotic resistance status in palliative care patients with pressure ulcers followed in Ankara Polatlı Duatepe State Hospital Palliative Care Service in 2019- 2020. METHODS: The sex, age, and…
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Differences between office and ambulatory blood pressure measurements in patients using triple antihypertensive treatment
INTRODUCTION: It has been suggested that blood pressure (BP) measurements in the office/clinic may fall short of detecting phenomena such as a white coat or masked hypertension (HT). In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to evaluate the differences in office and ambulatory BP measurements (ABPM)…
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Glycemic Regulation in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Effects of Motivational Interviewing
INTRODUCTION: Motivational interviewing (MI) is a convenient and effective counseling technique with positive effects on patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), which provides a positive influence on their treatments/follow-up and help them to adopt health-enhancing behaviors. This study…
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Influence of Covid-19 pandemic on sexual life: What is the situation in an urban region of Turkey?
INTRODUCTION: It was aimed to evaluate the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic on couples' sexual life and to investigate whether any difficulties were faced in supplying the proper counseling in family planning. METHODS: Volunteers who attend to family medicine outpatient clinic were recruited in the…
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Analysis of intramuscular injections administered in a family health center
INTRODUCTION: In this study, the objective was to evaluate the intramuscular injections administered to patients admitted to a family health center with sociodemographic characteristics. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional, analytical and, retrospective file review study. The sample population was…
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Anxiety, Depression and Sleep Disturbance in Health Care Workers Taking Nasopharyngeal Swab Samples for COVID-19
INTRODUCTION: Health care workers (HCWs) fighting COVID-19 are at high risk of transmission. This risk and the increased workload place a heavy burden on HCWs. We aimed to determine anxiety, depression, and sleep disorders in HCWs who form mobile health units (MHUs) assigned to take samples for…
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Peripheral Lymphadenopathy and Infections: Evaluation of 197 Cases
INTRODUCTION: In our study, we aimed to evaluate the causes of peripheral lymphadenopathy (LAP). METHODS: Patients older than 18 years old who were diagnosed with LAP and underwent peripheral lymph node biopsies between 01.11.2017 and 01.01.2020 were included in the study. The demographic data and…
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Retrospective analysis of 32,749 patients: A pilot orthopedic trauma registry study in Ankara province
INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal injury is a public health concern that substantially increases the workload of emergency healthcare providers and hospitals in developing countries. Successful management of the diagnosis and treatment processes reduces healthcare costs and shortens the duration of…
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What are the parameters that predict the development of nephrolithiasis and osteoporosis in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism?
INTRODUCTION: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is associated with an increased risk of nephrolithiasis and osteoporosis, and predicting the development of these diseases will reduce PHP-related morbidities. METHODS: A total of 311 patients with PHPT due to parathyroid adenoma were evaluated…
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Assessment of Smoking Habits of Healthcare Professionals during the Covid-19 Pandemic Period
INTRODUCTION: Our study aimed to assess the smoking habits of healthcare professionals who are at the forefront of the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and are most exposed to the risk of getting infected and the factors affecting those habits. METHODS: All of 285 healthcare…
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An examination of the effectiveness of digital applications for obese patients whose follow-up and treatment were disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic
INTRODUCTION: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of digital technologies in the follow-up and treatment of obesity patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: Prospective case-control study was carried out at the Obesity Centre of Antalya Training & Research Hospital. While 30…
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A systematic review of effective bioagent in chronic wounds: The maggot biotherapy pyramid
Wound assessment is important in monitoring the effectiveness of treatment in chronic wounds. Therefore, a holistic approach is needed when evaluating effective wound treatment. Most chronic wounds require complementary treatment approaches and conventional treatments in modern medicine. This…
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The positivity rate of COVID-19 PCR test performed for screening before thyroid fine needle aspiration biopsy
INTRODUCTION: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome. Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is spreading rapidly around the world. Asymptomatic infection is highly contagious, potentially leading to viral spread. We aimed to determine the rate of patients positive…
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Evaluation of Vitamin Prescribing by Physicians at a University Hospital
INTRODUCTION: Vitamins are frequently included in physicians' prescriptions. Our study aims to determine the physicians' knowledge about vitamins and nutrition, detect the factors affecting their vitamin prescribing, and gain information about their vitamin prescribing behaviors. METHODS: Our study…
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The Role of in Vivo Tests in the Diagnosis of Hypersensitivity Reactions Due to Quinolones and Their Importance in Cross-Reactions
INTRODUCTION: There are conflicting results regarding the sensitivity of skin tests and cross-reactions between quinolones in quinolone allergy. In our study, we aimed to evaluate the results of skin tests and provocation tests performed with quinolones and to investigate the value of these tests…
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The Relationship Between Children with Psychiatric Disorder and Personality Traits of Their Mothers
INTRODUCTION: The aim of our study was to determine whether there is a relationship between maternal personality traits and the child's psychiatric disorder. METHODS: The data for this cross-sectional case-control study were collected from mothers of 134 children with a psychiatric disorder who…
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Effects of active/passive smoking exposure in patients with COPD
INTRODUCTION: Smoke exposure of COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) patients increases the frequency of exacerbations and affects the quality of life. However, most patients still continue to active/passive smoking exposure after being diagnosed with COPD. In this study, the effects of…
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Para-infectious Guillain Barre Syndrome in a Patient Diagnosed with COVID-19
Accumulating evidence suggests the neurotropic characteristics of the SARS-CoV-2. Although the pathogenesis is unclear, the relationship between COVID-19 and Guillain Barre Syndrome(GBS) has been described previously. In this report, a 66-year-old male with para-infectious COVID-19-related GBS…
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The Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Calcium Metabolism
INTRODUCTION: Obesity is one of the most important chronic metabolic diseases that includes many comorbidities. Lifestyle changes play the most important role in the treatment of obesity. Despite this, medical treatment and bariatric surgery procedures gain importance in patients whose weight…
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Assessment of Pregnancy Follow-Ups For Cases Registered in a Family Health Center
INTRODUCTION: Our research aimed to evaluate the antenatal care (ANC) and pregnancy outcomes for pregnant cases registered with a family practice unit providing primary health services. METHODS: Data for 385 pregnant cases aged 18 to 40 years registered with a family health center from 15/07/2010…