{"title":"The Overlap of Sarcopenia and Frailty: Where the Two Major Geriatric Syndromes Coincide","authors":"E. Kolbaşı","doi":"10.14744/etd.2022.96777","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14744/etd.2022.96777","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43995,"journal":{"name":"Erciyes Medical Journal","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82842802","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":"Impact of COVID-19 Outbreak on Medical Education and Future Trends","authors":"Zeliha Koçak Tufan","doi":"10.14744/etd.2022.69260","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14744/etd.2022.69260","url":null,"abstract":"The coronavirus 2019 pandemic has been a harsh reminder of the immense importance of the healthcare system. Daily life was severely disrupted and widespread effects remain ongoing. War and other circumstances can also lead to sudden disrup-tion and increased demand on medical professionals while creating significant additional challenges. Medical students are an important part of the healthcare delivery structure, and this should be recognized by both the students and the healthcare system, including medical schools. Training should include a broad range of exposure, from contact with patients and families to laboratory work and research techniques, and more in order to provide a comprehensive view and adequate preparation. Medical education has evolved greatly over time and will continue to develop according to needs and conditions. There are numerous influences, both internal and external. The medical community faces many challenges, but provides a vital service. Several portents indicate the need to adapt in order to adequately prepare for the future.","PeriodicalId":43995,"journal":{"name":"Erciyes Medical Journal","volume":"CE-31 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84572821","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":"Retinal Vessel Caliber Relationship with Arterial Stiffness Parameters and Nocturnal Blood Pressure Dipping Status in Essential Hypertension","authors":"Soner Güven","doi":"10.14744/etd.2022.18828","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14744/etd.2022.18828","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43995,"journal":{"name":"Erciyes Medical Journal","volume":"432 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82873976","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":"Small intestinal fish bone perforation","authors":"Toshimasa Yamaguchi","doi":"10.14744/etd.2022.03838","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14744/etd.2022.03838","url":null,"abstract":"This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. An 85-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes mellitus presented to the hospital with abdominal distention and pain in the left lower quadrant since the previous night. She had a history of surgery for transverse colon cancer and hospitalization for postoperative adhesive intestinal obstruction. Physical examination revealed a body temperature of 37.5°C and tenderness of the left lower quadrant of the abdomen (without rebound tenderness). Laboratory tests revealed the following: white blood cell count, 9.50×109/L (3.17–8.40×109/L); neutrophil count, 84.2%, and C-reactive protein level, 2.0 mg/L (reference <3.0 mg/L). Plain abdominal computed tomography (CT) revealed that the small intestine in the lower left abdomen was surrounded by fat stranding with intraperitoneal free air; a high-density body, indicating a fish bone (Fig. 1a, b), was found penetrating the wall.","PeriodicalId":43995,"journal":{"name":"Erciyes Medical Journal","volume":"52 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79539314","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":"The Potential Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown Period on Tinnitus-related Distress","authors":"Emre Gürses","doi":"10.14744/etd.2022.71780","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14744/etd.2022.71780","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To determine the tinnitus severity and quality of life of patients with tinnitus followed before and during the COVID-19 lockdown period. Materials and Methods: Tinnitus-related distress and quality of life were assessed before and during the COVID-19 lockdown period. The primary outcome was the mean change on the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), the Mini-tinnitus Questionnaire (TQ 12-T), and the Short-form Health Survey (SF-36). Besides, all participants filled out an evaluation form, underwent audiological assessment, tinnitus mapping, and were administered mini-interviews regarding their tinnitus. Results: We recruited 44 patients with tinnitus (22 females and 22 males, mean age: 50.25 +/- 14.51 years). Comparison of changes in mean score from baseline to the lockdown period showed no differences in overall outcomes for THI and TQ 12-T. Catastrophic (p=0.002), physical pain (p=0.020), and general health (p=0.046) subscales were found to be significantly improved. Only emotional subscales (p<0.001) of THI were found to be significantly increased. Conclusion: Although the COVID-19 lockdown period for patients with tinnitus is a major source of stress, they did not show any increase in their tinnitus-related distress, except for the emotional state.","PeriodicalId":43995,"journal":{"name":"Erciyes Medical Journal","volume":"67 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87156792","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":"Monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in public areas: An investigation of environmental surface contamination","authors":"D. Kaynarca","doi":"10.14744/etd.2022.94468","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14744/etd.2022.94468","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43995,"journal":{"name":"Erciyes Medical Journal","volume":"46 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89959057","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":"Reference Intervals of Hematological Parameters in a Large Sample of Turkish Population from the Cukurova Region of Turkey","authors":"G. Koc","doi":"10.14744/etd.2022.97494","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14744/etd.2022.97494","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43995,"journal":{"name":"Erciyes Medical Journal","volume":"79 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82728355","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":"Evaluation of the relationship between cutaneous subtypes of acne rosacea and ocular findings with meibography","authors":"Funda Kemeriz","doi":"10.14744/etd.2021.62343","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14744/etd.2021.62343","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":43995,"journal":{"name":"Erciyes Medical Journal","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2022-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80283569","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}