To see the relationship of early admission parameters with the type of stroke and/or with the 30-days mortality from this disease. Stroke patients at their early hyperacute phase (n = 180) were enrolled in this study (156 ischemic strokes and 24 hemorrhagic strokes). Blood levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), testosterone, and estradiol were determined at admission, before any specific intervention. Patients' clinical data, including the above-mentioned laboratory parameters, were compared between the above two stroke types (in total and between sexes). The mean age of the patients was 69.55 ± 12.03 years old (69.92 ± 11.94 years old in ischemic stroke and 67.12 ± 12.54 years old in hemorrhagic stroke). Serum estradiol levels of both males of ischemic stroke and females of hemorrhagic stroke patients were significantly higher than the females of the ischemic stroke. Serum CRP levels of both females and males of the hemorrhagic group were higher than their peers of the opposite group. Early admission serum CRP level ≥ 0.74 mg/dL in males helped predict hemorrhagic stroke while a serum estradiol level ≥ 14.07 ng/mL helped predict the same type of stroke in females. Our study results show that simple early laboratory measures (such as CRP and estradiol) may help in the early phase management of stroke. Further studies are needed to confirm our findings.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different dietary inflammatory index diets on inflammatory markers, anthropometric measurements, and sleep quality in obese subjects.

Thyroid nodules are one of the most common health problems in the community. Although most of the nodules are benign, Fine needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is requested due to malignancy concerns. In this research, the aim was to make a comparison of the results of thyroid ultrasonography (USG) and FNAB for thyroid nodules. This study was conducted retrospectively on the data of 532 patients. Detail Edu ultrasonographic assessment was conducted before the FNAB procedure and FNAB was performed by an endocrinology specialist. FNAB results and Thyroid USG features were compared, and thyroid FNAB results were graded using the classification of World Health Organization Bethesda-2017. The average age of the individuals included in the research was 49.99 ± 13.65 (min = 18-max = 97). According to the 2017 Bethesda classification, 74.6% of FNAB results were benign, 16% follicular lesion of undated mined significance or A type of undated mined significance, 0.9% were malignant, and 1.1% were suspicious for malignancy. When USG findings were compared according to FNAB results, it was found that malignant lesions were significantly higher in single nodules (non- cystic and non- mixed lesions). Lesions with a single nodule on USG were found to be 3.6 times more likely to be malignant (OR 95% CI: 1.172–11.352). The gold standard method for the diagnosis the presence of thyroid nodules is thyroid fine needle aspiration biopsy with ultrasound guidance. Taking samples from the correct nodule and component increases its value. The presence of a single nodule from the thyroid USG features was found to be an important predictor of malignancy according to the biopsy results.

The objective of the research was to determine the effect of educational intervention based on Bandura’s Social Cognitive Learning Theory on care dependency and symptom management after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. Methods. This randomized controlled trial was conducted between January 2019 and February 2020 at the Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Center. All the patients were randomly divided into two groups: 53 individuals in the intervention group and 53 individuals in the control group. The sociodemographic data collection form, the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale and the Care Dependency Scale were used for data collection. Data were collected from the patients one day after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and 12 weeks later. Results. There were no statistically significant differences between the groups regarding the mean scores of the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale and the Care Dependency Scale at baseline. Twelve weeks after intervention, there were statistically significant differences between the groups regarding the mean scores of the Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale and the Care Dependency Scale. Conclusions. Educational intervention along with telephone counseling based on Bandura’s theory was found to be an effective way to reduce symptom severity and care dependency in patients who underwent hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and is recommended for all patients after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

The aim of this study; determine the eating attitudes and behaviors of university students, who are a sensitive population in terms of eating disorders, and to examine some related factors. A structured questionnaire and face-to-face interviews collected the data. The data collection form has two sections: one for sociodemographics and health behaviors, and one for dietary habits and eating disorders using eating disorders scale (REZZY). The questionnaire explained voluntary study participation. The mean age of the 762 university students included in the study was 23.44±5.33 years and 58.40% were female. Variables that one-off analyses suggested might be connected to the risk of developing eating disorders were examined using the logistic regression model. There was a significant and positive correlation between the REZZY-Total (REZZY-T) score, bulimia and food preoccupation (EAT-1) and dieting (EAT-2) (p<0.01). The study group's female had an eating disorder risk that was 2.1 times greater than that of the male. As students advance through their educational phase, the risk of eating disorders significantly declines (p<0.001). Positive factors reduced the risk of eating disorders by 1.4 times, whereas negative factors roughly doubled it (p<0.001). Impaired eaters eat when they're not hungry, restrict their diet, obsess over their diet, and use food to cope with negative emotions. This will cause emotional, physical, and social problems and lower their quality of life. To prevent disease, improve mental health, and reduce social issues, examine eating behavior.