Turk J Med Sci
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There are insufficient tools to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of vestibular migraine. Hence, the aim of this study was to perform the Turkish adaptation of the Vestibular Migraine Patient Assessment Tool and Handicap Inventory (VM-PATHI). ⋯ The VM-PATHI is a valid and reliable tool for the subjective evaluation of vestibular migraine in Türkiye.
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In ulcerative colitis (UC), serum vascular endothelial growth factor (sVEGF) concentrations are elevated and there are conflicting results about serum calprotectin (SCP) and sVEGF as biomarkers. We aimed to evaluate the relationship between sVEGF and SCP levels in UC patients and the associations of these molecules with the phenotypes of UC. ⋯ sVEGF and SCP may be valuable auxiliary biomarkers for UC.
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Observational Study
Are serum thrombomodulin and interleukin-8 levels associated with disease severity and mortality in critically ill children with respiratory failure?
Thrombomodulin (TM) is found on endothelial cell surfaces and increases in response to endothelial injury of different organs. Interleukin (IL)-8 regulates pulmonary inflammation. TM and IL-8 are candidate biological markers of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The aim of the present study was to compare TM and IL-8 levels in pediatric patients with and without ARDS who received respiratory support and to determine their relationships with prognosis. ⋯ In our study, higher marker levels correlated with impaired oxygenation and higher mortality. Higher TM and IL-8 levels in ARDS might reflect the degree of vascular injury and inflammation.
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Herein, we describe a new technique to obtain both the appropriate degree of rotation angle and the ideal nasal bridge length. The aim of this study is to investigate the long-term results of this new technique with regard to these two variables. ⋯ Internal caudal mucosal resection with a suspension of the LLC to the caudal edge of the upper lateral cartilages (ULC) offers a reliable method to control the nasal tip rotation and shorten the long noses. This technique's effect is more obvious in long noses compared to the short ones.
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Comparative Study
Impact of maternal muscle strength on cesarean delivery outcomes: a comparative study of nulliparous women.
This study explored the correlation between maternal muscle mass and strength and the mode of delivery in childbirth. Specifically, it focused on full-term nulliparous pregnant women, analyzing ultrasonographic measurements of the quadriceps femoris muscle together with serum myostatin levels and muscle strength as determined by a handgrip test. The aim was to discern whether these factors could influence the likelihood of delivering vaginally or via cesarean section. ⋯ The data of this study suggest a trend whereby lower maternal muscle strength and mass are associated with a decreased likelihood of vaginal delivery in pregnant women.