Turk J Med Sci
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Observational Study
The neurodevelopmental profile of healthy children with premature anterior fontanel closure.
We aimed to assess the neurodevelopmental status of healthy children with premature anterior fontanel closure. ⋯ Our results suggest that children with premature fontanel closure may develop motor retardation. These children should, therefore, be closely monitored for neurodevelopmental aspects.
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This study aims to analyze the real-life data of patients who were prescribed rivaroxaban and apixaban and to emphasize the points that we think will make a difference compared to randomized controlled studies. ⋯ Stroke rates were found to be higher and to have similar bleeding rates compared to major clinical studies in our real-life analysis. However, high ischemic cerebrovascular event and low nonmajor bleeding rates are remarkable in low dose use of rivaroxaban. It is clear that there is a need to consider existing dose reduction criteria in terms of correct prescribing.
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There are not many studies conducted to detect and recognize the symptoms during the prediabetes period. In our study, we aimed to determine the symptoms that can be seen in prediabetes and diabetes and their prevalence and to determine the similarities and differences between the two groups. ⋯ Especially; during the follow-up of patients with prediabetes who have a low education level and diabetic family history and concomitant hyperlipidemia, there may be an increase in neurological and hyperglycemic symptoms at the point of development of type 2 diabetes. In this respect, we recommend that these factors, which we found to be predictive of diabetes compared to prediabetes, should be questioned more carefully during patient visits.
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Hepatic resection is a potentially curative treatment for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Controversy persists regarding preoperative and intraoperative characteristics related to patient survival in various medical institutes. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of preoperative and intraoperative factors on the long-term survival of patients with HCC who underwent hepatectomy. ⋯ Based on this 20-year study, poor survival of patients with HCC who underwent hepatectomy was correlated with preoperative and intraoperative factors including male sex, poor differentiation, increased total bilirubin levels, and intraoperative blood transfusion.
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To evaluate hand-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (HALDN) in terms of intraoperative and postoperative results. ⋯ HALDN is a safe procedure associated with low complication rates.