{"title":"Approach to Earthquake Victims at Emergency Services: A Review and Analysis of Current Practices","authors":"Önder Yeşiloğlu, Serkan Doğan, Akkan Avci","doi":"10.4274/csmedj.galenos.2023.2023-9-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4274/csmedj.galenos.2023.2023-9-8","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":366898,"journal":{"name":"Cam and Sakura Medical Journal","volume":" 44","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139143800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Prevention of Infectious Diseases after an Earthquake","authors":"Ayşe Baran, Ali Özer","doi":"10.4274/csmedj.galenos.2023.2023-9-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4274/csmedj.galenos.2023.2023-9-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":366898,"journal":{"name":"Cam and Sakura Medical Journal","volume":"95 1s1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139147295","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Orthopaedic Triage and Management of Earthquake Victims","authors":"G. Özdemir, Olgun Bingöl, Enver Kılıç","doi":"10.4274/csmedj.galenos.2023.2023-9-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4274/csmedj.galenos.2023.2023-9-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":366898,"journal":{"name":"Cam and Sakura Medical Journal","volume":" 38","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-12-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139145150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Ultrasound-guided Botulinum Toxin Injection into the Salivary Glands for Treating Sialorrhea in a Case of Small-cell Lung Cancer","authors":"M. Çabalar, A. Altınkaya, I. Mutlu","doi":"10.4274/csmedj.galenos.2022.2021-12-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4274/csmedj.galenos.2022.2021-12-2","url":null,"abstract":"What is known on this subject? In cases resistant to medical treatment, botulinum toxin application with ultrasound guidance to the salivary glands appears to be an effective and safe method. What this study adds? Since this method is known for increased saliva, more studies are needed for this subject. Our case will add expert experience to the literature.","PeriodicalId":366898,"journal":{"name":"Cam and Sakura Medical Journal","volume":"43 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121573252","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"COVID-19 in Special Patient Groups","authors":"A. Sezen, Z. Yeşilbağ, H. Kumbasar Karaosmanoğlu","doi":"10.4274/csmedj.galenos.2022.2022-11-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4274/csmedj.galenos.2022.2022-11-3","url":null,"abstract":"At the end of 2019, a new coronavirus was identified as the cause of many pneumonia cases in Wuhan, a city in China’s Hubei Province. These cases spread rapidly, causing an epidemic throughout China, followed by increasing cases in other countries. In February 2020, the World Health Organization defined the definition of Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19), which means 2019 coronavirus disease. The virus that causes COVID-19 is called severe acute respiratory syndrome-coronavirus-2. The rapidly expanding COVID-19 pandemic has affected all areas of daily life, including medical care. Although this epidemic significantly affected individuals from all parts of society, the clinical course, diagnosis, and treatment approaches may differ in some specific populations. The association of COVID-19 with various medical comorbidities and its impact on specific and vulnerable populations need to be addressed separately. This information will also assist in the management of COVID-19. The effects and the relationship of COVID-19 on comorbidities (chronic renal, diabetes mellitus, chronic liver, etc.) and special populations (pregnant, elderly, transplant patients, etc.) are comprehensively presented in the text","PeriodicalId":366898,"journal":{"name":"Cam and Sakura Medical Journal","volume":"1998 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131171636","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"COVID-19-related Secondary Bacterial Infections in Intubated Critical Illness","authors":"D. Tatlısuluoğlu, G. Alay, O. Özalp, G. Turan","doi":"10.4274/csmedj.galenos.2023.2022-12-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4274/csmedj.galenos.2023.2022-12-6","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The prevalence, occurrence, and characteristics of bacterial infection in individuals with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 is primarily unknown. In this research, we examined the effects of secondary bacterial infections (SBI), antibiotic use, and mortality on coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) patients who were observed in intensive care units (ICU) when intubated. Material and Methods: Between October 1, 2020 and February 1, 2021, patients who were monitored because of COVID-19 in adult ICUs at tertiary healthcare facilities were included in this retrospective research. The study included The study included a total of 170 individuals with acute respiratory distress syndrome and COVID-19 pneumonia. Results: Antibiotics were given to 154 (90.58%) patients. While all SBI-positive patients received antibiotic treatment, 78 (45.88%) SBI-negative patients were also treated. In addition, SBI-positive patients had a higher mortality rate (p<0.001). Time-SBI was 3.13±2.42/days in patients with catheters, and it was shorter and statistically significantly different compared with patients without catheters (p<0.03). Blood culture growths were discovered in 24 (14.1%) of patients and were the most common. Conclusion: Antibiotic-resistant microorganisms render humans more vulnerable to bacterial infections while also reducing our ability to fight viral pandemics. Preventing drug resistance and avoiding needless antibiotic treatment are two strategies that should be implemented today to prepare for future pandemics.","PeriodicalId":366898,"journal":{"name":"Cam and Sakura Medical Journal","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123411738","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kamer Tandoğan, Ayça Özkul, M. Çabalar, Ö. Kılıçkesmez, Ugur Demir, Tevfik Güzelbey, Mehmet Cingöz
{"title":"Moyamoya Case with Stenting for Basilar Stenosis","authors":"Kamer Tandoğan, Ayça Özkul, M. Çabalar, Ö. Kılıçkesmez, Ugur Demir, Tevfik Güzelbey, Mehmet Cingöz","doi":"10.4274/csmedj.galenos.2023.2022-2-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4274/csmedj.galenos.2023.2022-2-2","url":null,"abstract":"Moyamoya disease is a chronic, progressive hereditary disease characterized by narrowing of the vascular lumen because of hypertrophy of smooth muscles in the walls of the arteries that form the circle of Willis. Cerebral vessels may be encountered in bleeding and occlusion clinics. Although it is seen as predominant in Asian races, cases have been reported worldwide. Although its etiopathogenesis is not clear, genetics, some infectious agents","PeriodicalId":366898,"journal":{"name":"Cam and Sakura Medical Journal","volume":"40 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127573823","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Magnetic Resonance Imaging Observations of Nearby Segment Deterioration in Isthmic and Degenerative Spondylolisthesis","authors":"Özlem Elibol, U. Adilay","doi":"10.4274/csmedj.galenos.2023.2023-4-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4274/csmedj.galenos.2023.2023-4-1","url":null,"abstract":"spondylolisthesis","PeriodicalId":366898,"journal":{"name":"Cam and Sakura Medical Journal","volume":"80 2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121204989","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fatma Sevinç Şengül, Perver Arslan, Pelin Ayyıldız, E. Öztürk, I. Tanıdır, Okan Yıldız, Sertaç Haydın, A. Güzeltaş
{"title":"Aortopulmonary Window: Classification, Associated Cardiac Anomalies, Treatment Options, and Clinical Outcome","authors":"Fatma Sevinç Şengül, Perver Arslan, Pelin Ayyıldız, E. Öztürk, I. Tanıdır, Okan Yıldız, Sertaç Haydın, A. Güzeltaş","doi":"10.4274/csmedj.galenos.2023.2023-5-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4274/csmedj.galenos.2023.2023-5-1","url":null,"abstract":"Aortopulmonary window (APW) is a rare congenital heart defect. Symptoms depend on the size of the defect and associated anomalies. Treatment primarily involves surgical repair, with transcatheter closure reserved for select cases","PeriodicalId":366898,"journal":{"name":"Cam and Sakura Medical Journal","volume":"112 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115158394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B. Yıldız, Didem Görgün Hattatoğlu, Sariha Büyüklüoğlu, C. Aydın
{"title":"Combined Use of D-dimer and NLR as a Prognostic Index in COVID-19","authors":"B. Yıldız, Didem Görgün Hattatoğlu, Sariha Büyüklüoğlu, C. Aydın","doi":"10.4274/csmedj.galenos.2023.2023-2-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4274/csmedj.galenos.2023.2023-2-1","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: We aimed to investigate the combined use of D-dimer and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) as a prognostic index-coronavirus disease (PRI-COVID) in COVID-19 patients to predict mortality. Material and Methods: We included 152 COVID-19 patients in our cross-sectional study. The cut-off value of D-dimer to predict mortality was 1.07 µg/mL with a sensitivity of 68% and specificity of 80% [area under curve (AUC) ± SE: 0.752±0.05; positive predictive value (PPV) 39.5%, and negative predictive value (NPV) 92.7%; p<0.001]. Meanwhile, at a cut-off value of 3.83, the sensitivity and specificity of NLR in predicting mortality were 92% and 48.8%, respectively (AUC ± SE: 0.730±0.05; PPV: 26.1%; NPV: 96.9%; p<0.001). We categorized patients as low, moderate, and high risk using the PRI-COVID model (low risk: <1.07 D-dimer and <3.83 NLR; moderate risk: >1.07 D-dimer or >3.83 NLR; high risk: >1.07 D-dimer and NLR >3.83). High-risk PRI-COVID was associated with 6.37 times increased risk of death compared with the low/moderate risk group. Results: Combined use of coagulation and inflammation parameters might can be associated with mortality. Conclusion: Our results suggest that PRI-COVID is easy to assess and useful in predicting both 30-day and overall survival in patients with COVID-19.","PeriodicalId":366898,"journal":{"name":"Cam and Sakura Medical Journal","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-08-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125403040","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}