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ISSN 2149-8059 · NEU PRESS · 46 articles in the index
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HPV Testing And Vaccination Knowledge And Uptake Among Final-Year Medical Students İn Central Anatolia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate knowledge of human papillomavirus (HPV ), HPV testing, and HPV vaccination among final-year medical students in Central Anatolia and to determine HPV vaccination uptake. Materials and Methods: We conducted this cross-sectional descriptive study between March…
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Association of Selenoprotein P Levels With Proteinuria Severity in Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Objective: Diabetic nephropathy is one of the leading causes of chronic kidney disease and progression to end-stage renal failure. Identifying new biomarkers that correlate with nephropathy severity may improve risk stratification and clinical decision-making processes. The aim of this study was to…
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Endocrine Complications in Long-Term Survivors of Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation: Prevalence and Risk Factors
Objective: Allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (allo-HSCT) offers a potentially curative treatment for a range of hematologic disorders. However, long-term survivors of the treatment are increasingly affected by late-onset complications, particularly endocrine dysfunction, which…
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Pertrochanteric Femur Fractures in Adults Younger Than 65: A Retrospective Analysis of Outcomes After Proximal Femoral Nailing
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate fracture healing patterns and factors affecting outcomes in patients under 65 years of age who were treated with proximal femoral nail (PFN) fixation for pertrochanteric femur fractures. Materials and Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 158…
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Comparison of Monocyte/High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Ratio (MHR) Between Patients with First-Episode and Chronic Schizophrenia
Objective: To investigate the monocyte/high-density lipoprotein ratio (MHR), which has been shown in the literature to be a novel inflammatory marker in patients with first-episode (FES) and chronic (CS) schizophrenia. Materials and Methods: The study involved 38 patients with FES, 65 patients with…
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Medıal Menıscus Extrusion on MRI: a Crıtıcal Indıcator for Hıgh-Rısk Tears and Assocıated Intra-Artıcular Pathologıes
Objective: To evaluate the relationship between medial meniscus (MM) tear morphology and meniscal extrusion, and to determine whether extrusion can be used as an indicator for identifying high-risk tears based on knee MRI findings. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 183 knee…
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Electrophysiological and Functional Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Compared with Sham Stimulation in Children with Cerebral Palsy and Dysphagia: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Objective: To examine the functional and electrophysiological effects of NMES in children with cerebral palsy presenting with dysphagia. Materials and Methods: This prospective, randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial was conducted in children with cerebral palsy presenting with oropharyngeal…
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Investigation of the anti-inflammatory effect of isotretinoin in patients with acne vulgaris, A new indicator: Aggregate Index of Systemic Inflammation
Objective: Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory skin disease, and isotretinoin. The vitamin A derivative, is widely used in its treatment. The effects of isotretinoin on systemic inflammation remain controversial. Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), systemic inflammatory response index (SIRI)…
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Pan-Immune-Inflammation Value Is Independently Associated With Vascular Burden in Patients Undergoing Carotid Artery Stenting
Objective: The pan-immune-inflammation value (PIV ) is a composite inflammatory biomarker investigated in cardiovascular diseases. This study evaluated the association between PIV and vascular comorbidity burden in patients undergoing carotid artery stenting (CAS). Materials and Methods: This…
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Endobiliary Radiofrequency Ablation in the Treatment of Benign Biliary Strictures
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of endobiliary radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in the percutaneous treatment of benign bilioenteric anastomotic strictures that are resistant to percutaneous balloon dilatation and long-term drainage. Materials and Methods: The clinical data of 22…
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Diagnostic Utility of the Corpus Callosum Index in Mild and Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease and Its Relationship with Mini Mental State Examination Subcomponents
Objective: This study evaluated the utility of the corpus callosum index (CCI) as a discriminative biomarker between the mild and moderate stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Materials and Methods: A total of 168 individuals were included, comprising two patient groups diagnosed with mild and…
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DIRECT ANTERIOR VERSUS POSTEROLATERAL APPROACHES IN TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY: A COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF EARLY AND LATE CLINICAL OUTCOMES
Objective: The direct anterior approach (DAA) and posterolateral approach (PLA) are commonly used in total hip arthroplasty (THA). This study aimed to compare these approaches in terms of complication rates and functional outcomes. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 130…
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Association of Biochemical Indices with Skeletal Involvement in Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Objective: Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT) is frequently associated with osteoporosis and cortical bone loss. This study aimed to investigate associations of biochemical parameters, adenoma size, the parathyroid function index (PFI), and the Wisconsin index (WIN) with osteoporosis and cortical…
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Cutaneous Symptoms Observed in Patients Hospitalized in Gastroenterology Service: A 207-Case Single-Center Study
Objective: To characterize the spectrum of cutaneous findings observed in adult patients hospitalized for gastroenterological diseases who required dermatology consultation. Materials and Methods: In this single-center, prospective, cross-sectional descriptive study, adult patients hospitalized in…
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Association Between Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity and Cardiometabolic Index in the Context of Cardiovascular Risk
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between the cardiometabolic index (CMI) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and to investigate its potential clinical relevance in cardiovascular risk assessment. Materials and Methods: A total of 158 patients who underwent polysomnography…
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Persistent Papilledema After Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study
Objective: Papilledema is a clinically significant manifestation of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) and reflects intracranial hypertension resulting from impaired venous outflow. However, its severity and longitudinal course have not been adequately characterized. This study aimed to…
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Intratesticular Leiomyoma Associated with Polyorchidism: A Rare Case Report
Polyorchidism is an exceptionally rare congenital urogenital anomaly characterized by the presence of three or more testes, whereas testicular leiomyomas are uncommon benign tumors originating from smooth muscle cells and typically demonstrating slow growth. We report the case of a 74-year-old man…
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A Case of Late-Onset Trichotillomania with Coexisting Dysthymiaand Substance Use
Trichotillomania is a compulsive disorder characterized by recurrent hair-pulling, typically beginning in adolescence and showing a marked female predominance. Late-onset cases are rare and frequently associated with psychiatric comorbidity. We report a 62-year-old woman referred from dermatology…
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Endometriosis of the Appendix: Two Rarely Encountered Cases and Review of the Literature
Endometriosis is defined as the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the uterine cavity and musculature. Appendiceal endometriosis was first described in 1860 by von Rokitansky. The pathogenesis of endometriosis is based on three main theories: Retrograde menstruation with implantation…
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Safety of Biologic Agents in the Treatment of Psoriasis Vulgaris: An Integrated Review of Clinical Trials and Real-World Evidence
Psoriasis vulgaris is a chronic, immune-mediated inflammatory disease in which dysregulation of the TNF-α and IL-23/Th17 axes drives keratinocyte hyperproliferation and systemic comorbidities. Targeted biologic drugs-TNF-α inhibitors, the IL-12/23 p40 inhibitor ustekinumab, IL-23 p19 inhibitors…