Turk J Med Sci
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To the Editor, We read with great interest the articles entitled "An evaluation of the effects of caffeic acid phenethyl ester and Ankaferd blood stopper on secondary wound healing of oral mucosal tissue", and "Antiinfective and woundhealing pleiotropic actions of Ankaferd hemostat" published recently in the Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences [1,2]. ⋯ The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.
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To investigate the predictive effect of different symptoms of early acute stress disorder (ASD) on posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in traffic accident survivors. ⋯ ASD and PTSD are common psychological disorders among traffic accident survivors. ASD can predict the symptoms and severity of PTSD.
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Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillus (ABPA) is a lung disease caused by hypersensitivity from Aspergillus fumigatus. Diagnostic criteria, staging systems and treatment methods for ABPA disease have been reported in studies evaluating populations, the majority of which are adult patients. Our study aimed to discuss the use of ABPA diagnostic criteria in children, the success of other alternative regimens to oral corticosteroids in the treatment of ABPA, and the changes that occur during treatment, in the light of the literature. ⋯ Today, although risk factors have been investigated for ABPA, it has not been revealed clearly. Both diagnostic criteria and treatment regimens have been described in research studies, mostly adults. In pediatric patients; clarification of diagnosis and treatment algorithms is necessary to prevent irreversible lung tissue damage and possible drug side effects.
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Subthreshold yellow nondamaging retinal laser therapy (NRT) could provide a greater safety profile when compared to conventional laser methods. NRT may also improve diabetic macular edema (DME). This study aims to assess whether the severity of DME affects the efficacy of subthreshold yellow NRT. ⋯ Based on the results, NRT provided an improvement in BCVA and CFT in eyes with CFT less than 300 µm at the shortterm follow-up. However, CFT and BCVA outcomes after NRT were inferior to those achieved after previous ranibizumab treatment. No positive effect of NRT was not observed in patients with moderate and severe macular edema in DME treatment.
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The study aims to evaluate the usage of gold weight implants and monitor complaints and comfort of patients. ⋯ The gold weight implantation is an effective, reversible, and easy procedure significantly reducing complaints regarding paralytic lagophthalmos. Early implementation may be beneficial for ocular complications. A dynamic facial reanimation could terminate need of implant.