Aim: Cadmium (Cd) exposure leads to severe histological damage (follicular atresia, granulosa cell degeneration) and increased oxidative stress in rat ovarian tissue. This study investigates the protective potential of resveratrol (RES) against these toxic effects. Materials and Methods: Twenty-four adult female Wistar albino rats were…
Aim: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a complex disease characterized by chronic hyperglycemia that leads to complications affecting the kidneys, eyes, peripheral nerves, and micro- and macrovascular systems. Monitoring glycemic control is crucial for the prevention of these complications. Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) has long been used…
Introduction: Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence angiography enables real-time visualization of hypervascular parathyroid tissue and has shown promise as an intraoperative navigational tool. However, its specific additive value in focused parathyroidectomy—beyond preoperative localization and naked-eye exploration—remains unclear, particularly regarding surgical cure rates. Materials and Methods: This…
Objective: Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a clinically relevant complication of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), particularly in acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Calculated plasma osmolality (PO), derived from routine laboratory measurements, may reflect fluid and solute disturbances associated with renal vulnerability. This study evaluated the relationship between…
Background: Abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) requires age-sensitive evaluation because endometrial hyperplasia or malignancy risk increases with age and after menopause. Large language models are increasingly used for health information, but their performance in age-dependent gynecologic triage remains unclear. Objective: To evaluate the clinical appropriateness, guideline…
Objective: Ruptured endometrioma is an uncommon but clinically important emergency that often mimics other causes of acute abdomen, making timely diagnosis challenging. This study aimed to assess whether readily available systemic inflammatory and immunonutritional indices measured at presentation could discriminate ruptured from non-ruptured endometriomas during…
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the levels of health literacy and patient learning needs among patients who had undergone otolaryngological or head and neck surgery and to examine the relationship between these variables. Method: This descriptive and correlational study was conducted…
Objective: To evaluate the association of commonly used clinical scores, frailty and comorbidity burden with intensive care unit(ICU) admission and ICU length of stay(LOS) in geriatric patients presenting to the emergency department(ED). Methods: This retrospective single-center study included 294 patients aged ≥65 years presenting to…
Aim: Large language models such as ChatGPT are increasingly used by patients to obtain perioperative information. Given the complexity and potential risks associated with anesthetic management, the accuracy and safety of such information are of critical importance. This study aimed to evaluate the quality and…
To the Editor, Approximately half of acute headaches occurring during pregnancy are associated with hypertension, with preeclampsia being the most