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According to the WHO, in a complex system, "there are so many interacting parts that it is difficult (…), to predict the behavior of the system based on knowledge of its component parts. "In countries without general practitioner (GP)-gatekeeping, the number of possible interactions and therefore the complexity…

Not only the Central Government, local governments also have a role to shape, adapt and provide a holistic response to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the most important actions taken by local governments during the COVID-19 pandemic is to make immediate, timely, and targeted decisions for the right institutions in order…

BACKGROUND: As the global aging population is rapidly advancing, recognizing the full potential of periodontal disease (PD) in the onset or progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD) is important for reducing geriatric morbidity. This review explores the possible role of PD in the pathogenesis of AD, as the pathological m…

BACKGROUND: Morning cortisol levels have been reported to be elevated among patients with Alzheimer disease (AD). We perform a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis to assess morning central or peripheral cortisol levels in AD patients as compared with cognitively normal individuals. METHODS: Studies were i…

Realistic reconstruction of angioarchitecture within the morphological landmark with three-dimensional sonoangiography (three-dimensional power Doppler; 3D PD) may augment standard prenatal ultrasound and Doppler assessments. This study aimed to (a) present a technical overview, (b) determine additional advantages, (c)…

BACKGROUND: Isolated fractures of the greater trochanter are unusual injuries with a wide spectrum of presentation, investigations and management strategies. AIMS: The objective of this study was to evaluate the incidence and treatment protocols used in the management of Isolated Greater Trochanteric Fractures (IGTF).…

The propagation of viruses has become a global threat as proven through the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Therefore, the quick detection of viral diseases and infections could be necessary. This study aims to develop a framework for virus diagnoses based on integrating photonics technology with artificial in…

BACKGROUND: An inconclusive result from BRCA1/2 genetic testing indicates that a genetic variant of uncertain significance is detected. This case constitutes the majority of genetic test results, but studies specifically addressing the psychological adjustment of people with inconclusive results are scarce. AIM: To ex…

Dental implant treatment in the posterior maxilla encounters bone quality and quantity problems. Sinus elevation is a predictable technique to overcome height deficiency in this area. Transalveolar sinus elevation is a technique that is less invasive and less time-consuming, first introduced for ridges with at least 5…

To date, treatment of atrophic acne scars remains a therapeutic challenge for dermatologists, yet there is no standard option on the most effective treatment. Microneedling (MN) is a minimally invasive technology that involves repetitive skin puncture using sterile microneedles to disrupt dermal collagen that connects…

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: In Asian countries, herbal medicines have been used to treat Chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) as an adjunctive therapy. This review aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of herbal medicine on treating CSDH and preventing recurrent CSDH. METHODS: A literature search was conducted on PubMed, C…

Withholding or withdrawing life-saving ventilators can become necessary when resources are insufficient. With rising cases in many countries, and likely further peaks in the coming colder seasons, ventilator triage guidance remains a central part of the COVID-19 policy response. The dominant model in ventilator triage…

BACKGROUND: Clinical competence (CC) is central issue in nursing. There are some controversies about this concept that needs further investigation. The present study was conducted to analyze the concept of clinical competence in nursing. METHODS: This concept analysis was conducted using the three-phase hybrid model.…

Basicervical femoral neck fracture is an uncommon fracture that accounts for only 1.8% of all proximal femoral fractures. Previous studies have recommended that the choice of implant to treat this fracture should be similar to that of intertrochanteric fracture. However, in previous studies on basicervical fractures, t…

Knowledge about the classic risk and protective factors of ischemic stroke is accumulating, but the underlying pathogenesis has not yet been fully understood. As emerging evidence indicates that DNA methylation plays a role in the pathological process of cerebral ischemia, this study aims to summarize the evidence of t…

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to identify and summarize the current utility of intraoperative ultrasound (US) during hip arthroscopy. METHODS: A systematic database query of the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, EMBASE, PubMed (1980 to 2019), and Ovid…

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this paper is to review how successful each type of grafts is in tympanoplasty. METHODS: Pubmed, Google and the Proquest Central Database at Kırıkkale University were queried using the keywords "graft", "success" "tympanoplasty", "success rate" with the search limited to the period 1…

Interoception and heart rate variability have been found to predict outcomes of mental health and well-being. However, these have usually been investigated independently of one another.This systematic review aimed to explore a key gap in the current literature, that being, identifying whether HRV and interoception pred…

OBJECTIVE: To provide an overview of existing literature regarding ethics in undergraduate medical education around the world, and to identify gaps in literature for recommending areas for future research. METHODS: The scoping review was conducted in March 2016. PubMed and Web of Science search engines were used to id…

BACKGROUND: Essential tremor (ET) is the most common adult movement disorder, characterized by several motor and increasingly well recognized non-motor symptoms. Sensory deficits, such as hearing impairment and olfactory dysfunction, are amongst them. This review analyzes the available evidence of these sensory deficit…