Pak J Med Sci
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Given the limited studies on types of vaccination and infection rates among health care workers (HCWs) in Türkiye, we analyzed the demographic, clinical, and vaccination characteristics as well as the attitudes of HCWs who have been infected with COVID-19. ⋯ Among both outpatients and inpatients with COVID-19, women HCWs outnumbered men HCWs. HCWs who received homologous vaccination contracted COVID-19 later than those who received heterologous vaccination.
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Case Reports
A rare cause of erectile dysfunction: Bilateral thrombosed internal iliac artery aneurysms.
Internal iliac artery aneurysms are a relatively uncommon condition that can have serious consequences if left untreated. This paper presents a case of erectile dysfunction caused by thrombosis of the internal iliac artery aneurysms in a 52-years-old male patient with common iliac and internal iliac artery aneurysms. Following the intracavernous self-injection treatment, the patient's complaints about erectile dysfunction ceased. ⋯ Erectile dysfunction itself is not a life-threatening condition. However, it should be highlighted that erectile dysfunction can be a sign of life-threatening iliac artery diseases, as in this case. Therefore, it is crucial to recognize the potential seriousness of this condition and to investigate it thoroughly.
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To analyze the characteristics of deliberate drug ingestion in adolescents and its related influencing factors. ⋯ The incidence of deliberate drug ingestion in adolescents is increasing year by year, and their behavior is influenced by multiple factors. Interventions should be targeted at controllable influencing factors to prevent or reduce deliberate drug ingestion in adolescents.
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To evaluate the efficacy and safety of Apatinib combined with epidermal growth factor receptor - tyrosine kinase inhibitor (EGFR-TKI) in the treatment of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and acquired EGFR-TKI resistance. ⋯ Compared with standard chemotherapy, Apatinib combined with EGFR-TKI has the same efficacy in treating NSCLC patients with EGFR-TKI resistance, and was associated with longer PFS with no significant increase in adverse reactions.
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Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is recommended for large Kidney Stones. It is mostly done in prone position. However, PCNL in Supine position is another safe option. Only few centers in country are doing it and so it is challenging task to adopt supine PCNL approach in an institution initially. In this study our purpose was to assess initial experience of Supine PCNL in our center. ⋯ Supine PCNL can be adopted safely in an institute if careful selection of patients is done before surgery. In our center it had acceptable success rates and few complications.