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Ahi Evran Medical Journal
ISSN 2619-9203 · Kirsehir Ahi Evran University · 305 articles in the index
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Impact of Anesthesia Type on Mortality and Postoperative Intensive Care Unit Admission in Geriatric Hip Fracture Surgery: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Purpose: This retrospective cohort study primarily aims to assess the connection between the type of anesthesia used and in-hospital mortality among elderly patients with hip fractures. Additionally, it seeks to investigate mortality rates post-surgery, at 30 days, and at 1 year, categorized by the…
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Anticancer and Antimicrobial Properties of Passiflora Incarnata
Purpose: Passiflora incarnata is a notable medicinal plant recognized for its therapeutic properties, largely attributed to its flavonoid and phenolic content. This study aimed to investigate the cytotoxic, oxidative stress-inducing, apoptotic, and antimicrobial effects of P. incarnata. Materials…
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New-onset Ankylosing Spondylitis after COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine: A Case Report
Autoimmune/autoinflammatory diseases, including rheumatic diseases, may occur and/or flare up after COVID-19 vaccines, due to the molecular similarities between viral antigens and antigenic structures in the human body. In this case, the aim is to present the diagnostic process of Ankylosing…
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The Relationship Between E-Health Literacy Level and Health Anxiety in Individuals with Chronic Illnesses
Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between e-Health literacy levels and health anxiety in individuals with chronic diseases.Materials and Methods: The sample of this cross-sectional study consisted of 117 individuals. Data were collected between September - November 2025…
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Is Early Flare After Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy a Marker of Favorable Clinical Response in Plantar Fasciitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Purpose: This study aimed to investigate whether an early pain flare following extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) serves as a marker for favorable short-term clinical outcomes in patients with plantar fasciitis (PF) and to examine the association between calcaneal spur characteristics and…
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Sleep and Circadian Regulation of Neural Repair and Plasticity after Central Nervous System Injury
Neural repair and plasticity after central nervous system injury depend on tightly coordinated biological processes, including synaptic remodelling, adult neurogenesis, metabolic clearance, and immune regulation. Sleep and circadian rhythms have emerged as key modulators of these processes, yet…
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Drugs Destroyed in Intensive Care and Their Annual Financial Burden
Purpose: Unused medications can be considered a waste of resources. By reducing waste, the cost of healthcare services can be lowered without compromising the quality of patient care. This study aims to measure pharmaceutical waste in intensive care, draw attention to the economic dimension of…
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Dikkat Eksikliği Hiperaktivite Bozukluğu Olan Çocuklarda Oyun Terapisi: Hemşirelik Perspektifinden Bir Literatür İncelemesi
Dikkat eksikliği hiperaktivite bozukluğu çocukluk çağında tanı konulan ve yaşam boyu devam eden, çocuğun günlük yaşamını ve gelişimini engelleyen “Dikkatsizlik, Hiperaktivite ve Dürtüsellik” ile karakterize olan ve çok sayıda çocuğu etkileyen bir sağlık sorunudur. Dikkat eksikliği hiperaktivite…
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The Relationship Between Breastfeeding Mothers’ Attitudes Toward Vaccination, Vaccine Hesitancy, and Vaccine Literacy
Purpose: This cross-sectional analytical study aimed to assess breastfeeding mothers’ attitudes toward childhood vaccination, levels of vaccine hesitancy, and vaccine literacy, and examine the relationships between these variables, as well as associated sociodemographic factors.Materials and…
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Evaluation of Hand Anthropometric Measurements in Amateur Guitar Players
Purpose: For musicians, hand anthropometry is important for playing an instrument. The aim of this study was to evaluate the anthropometric measurements and grip strength of the hands of amateur guitar players in comparison with not play any musical instrument.Materials and Methods: Our study…
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Predictive Value of Inflammatory Biomarkers, Nutritional Status and Vitamin D in Postoperative Outcomes After Sleeve Gastrectomy
Purpose: This study aimed to assess how well preoperative systemic inflammation markers, the prognostic nutritional index (PNI), and blood vitamin D [25(OH)D] levels predict short-term postsurgical issues following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG).Materials and Methods: The analysis of the…
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Investigation of the Presence of Helicobacter Pylori and the cagA Gene in Nasal Polyp Tissues by PCR
Purpose: Nasal polyps are inflammatory lesions of the sinonasal mucosa and may be influenced by microbial factors. Helicobacter pylori and its cagA gene are of interest because of their possible association with mucosal inflammation. This study aimed to detect H. pylori DNA and the cagA gene in…
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Infectious disease consultations in palliative care: a retrospective study from a tertiary hospital in Turkey
Purpose: Patients receiving palliative care are often prone to infections. In countries where palliative care units (PCUs) are still developing, such as Turkey, the role of infectious disease (ID) consultations in these settings has not been clearly documented. This study aimed to assess the…
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Determination of the Relationship Between Social Media and Eating Behaviour and Appearance in University Students
Purpose: This research aimed to investigate the interplay between social media use duration, dietary patterns, and appearance awareness among university students.Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional investigation included 356 university students registered at Nigde Omer Halisdemir University…
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Effect of Patient–Anesthesiologist Gender Concordance and Analgesic Modality on Postoperative Pain and Analgesic Requirements in Patients Undergoing Breast Surgery
Purpose: The potential impact of provider-related factors, including anesthesiologist sex, on postoperative pain and analgesic requirements remains an area of ongoing investigation. While gender dynamics have been explored in various clinical settings, their role in perioperative pain outcomes has…
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Letter to the Editor: Retrospective Determination of Hospital Gestational Diabetes Prevalence and the Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes
This letter to the editor evaluates the study by Doğan et al. regarding hospital-based gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) prevalence and postpartum type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) risk. While commending the study for providing valuable real-world data, this commentary highlights several…
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Changes to the American Cancer Society's 2025 cervical cancer screening guidelines
This editorial letters the updated American Cancer Society (ACS) cervical cancer screening guidelines and discusses their implications for national screening programs. Key updates include endorsing self-collected vaginal swabs for HPV screening to overcome accessibility and privacy barriers…
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Comparison of Surgically-Induced Endometriosis Models in Rats and the Role of VEGF: A Novel VEGF-Enhanced Rat Model of Endometriosis
Purpose: Endometriosis is an inflammatory disease characterized by the presence of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. Animal models that reflect the characteristics of human disease have been critical for research in this field. We sought to develop and validate a novel rat model for…
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Türkiye’de Scabiesin Son 20 Yılda Yaygınlığı ve İlişkili Faktörler: Sistematik Derleme
Bu çalışmanın amacı, Türkiye'de Sarcoptes scabiei’nin neden olduğu uyuz hastalığının yaygınlığını daha iyi anlamak, son 20 yılda scabiesin yaygınlığı ve ilişkili faktörler üzerine yapılan araştırmaları sistematik bir şekilde incelemek ve hastalığın endemik popülasyonlardaki kontrolüne yönelik halk…
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Frequency of Staphylococcus Aureus Isolates from Clinical Specimens and Changes in Antibiotic Susceptibility Results by Years
Purpose: This study aimed to determine the distribution of S.aureus strains isolated from clinical specimens in a training and research hospital according to clinics and specimen types and evaluate the change in antibiogram results over the years. Materials and Methods: S. aureus strains isolated…