Turk J Med Sci
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A significant correlation is observed between the course of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and body composition parameters including visceral fat quantification, muscle mass, and hepatic attenuation. The aim of the study was to investigate the correlation between the extent of lung involvement and various computed tomography (CT) parameters, as well as laboratory findings in COVID-19 patients. ⋯ In the comparison of the laboratory and radiological data in the course of COVID-19, white blood cell (WBC) and neutrophil counts increased, SMA T12, and the skeletal muscle index (SMI) decreased in the lung progressive group. Hemoglobin and CRP levels at admission may indicate disease progression. Future studies are warranted to increase the reliability with larger series.
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Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are frequently associated with distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) instability. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of the sigmoid notch and ulna styloid fracture types on DRUJ subluxation following closed reduction and casting of DRFs via calculating radioulnar ratio (RUR) on postreduction computed tomography (CT) images. ⋯ DS fractures and higher patient age are associated with DRUJ subluxation on postreduction CT images following DRFs. DS fractures are seen more commonly with PHUS fractures than DHUS. Patients with PHUS should be carefully assessed for sigmoid notch fractures and DRUJ congruency. These findings could be helpful for preoperative decision making in the treatment of DRFs.
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Although seasonal human coronaviruses (HCoVs) have long been recognized as respiratory tract viruses, the newly identified SARS-CoV-2 caused a pandemic associated with severe respiratory failure. We aimed to evaluate the incidence of COVID-19 infection in patients diagnosed in three tertiary teaching hospitals, both with and without prior confirmed HCoV infection, and to compare these cohorts in terms of COVID-19 contraction. ⋯ Being previously infected with HCoV did not provide protection against COVID-19 in our study group. We suggest evaluating the possible effect of previous OC43 infection on COVID-19 contraction in larger cohorts.
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To analyze the long-term outcome of pediatric patients with acute myeloblastic leukemia. ⋯ When compared with national data and multicenter studies of developed countries, survival rates were acceptable.
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The increase in the proportion of the elderly population within society is concurrently escalating their vulnerability to traumas, notably falls associated with age-related comorbidities. ⋯ In the future, specialized measures and prospective studies tailored to the geriatric population, which will constitute the largest demographic segment of society, can facilitate the prevention of trauma-related morbidity and mortality, including associated financial costs.