Original Article September 2017

Penile size in term infants

Original Article September 2017 129 Views

Aim: The objective of the study was to determine normal penile length and diameter in newborn infants and determine the relationship between penile anthropometry and neonatal anthropometric values. Material and Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted on male newborn infants deliv- ered from November 2013 to May 2014. Birth weeks, body weights, height lengths, and head diameters of the children…

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Recieved 12.01.2017
Accepted 28.02.2017
Published Online 28.02.2017
Printed 01.09.2017
DOI 10.4328/JCAM.4918
Author Nazile Erturk, Alkim Oden Akman, Necip Omer Kandemir
Identifier J Clin Anal Med. 2017;8(5):444-447
Index Page 444-447
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Running Title Penile Length of Turkish Newborns

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A retrospective analysis of newborns operated due to midline spinal closure defect: A single center experience

Original Article September 2017 149 Views

Aim: This study aimed to retrospectively investigate the newborns who were operated due to midline spinal closure defect. Material and Method: 62 newborns who were operated in our clinic between 2007-2014 were evaluated in this study. Accompanying cranial and spinal pathologies were examined by imaging methods. The timing (during first 3 days, after first 3 days) and the method (primary,…

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Recieved 06.02.2017
Accepted 20.02.2017
Published Online 20.02.2017
Printed 01.09.2017
DOI 10.4328/JCAM.4946
Author Zuhtu Ozbek, Emre Ozkara, Murat Vural
Identifier J Clin Anal Med. 2017;8(5):440-443
Index Page 440-443
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Running Title Spinal midline closure defects

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Evaluation of patients with suspected influenza in the 2016 winter season

Original Article September 2017 131 Views

Influenza, caused by influenza viruses, has a wide range from a mild form of spontaneously regressing disease table to a severe disease table showing a fatal pandemic course. In this study, we aimed to analyse the clinical and laboratory characteristics of patients who applied to Sivas Numune Hospital in the winter season of 2016 with the influenza-suspect and for whom…

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Recieved 27.01.2017
Accepted 20.02.2017
Published Online 20.02.2017
Printed 01.09.2017
DOI 10.4328/JCAM.4935
Author Tugba Yanik Yalcin, Dilara Yildirim, Mesut Parlak, Merdan Mustafa Ozcan
Identifier J Clin Anal Med. 2017;8(5):436-439
Index Page 436-439
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Running Title Evaluation of the patients with suspected influenza

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Low quality of life and its associated risk factors in parents of children with cerebral palsy in the northwest of Iran: a case control study

Original Article September 2017 173 Views

Aim: Parenting a child with cerebral palsy (CP) presents multiple challenges. In this study we aim to compare the quality of life in parents of children with CP and parents of healthy children and its correlations with possible risk factors. Material and Method: Sixty-four parents of children with CP and 64 parents of healthy children matched for age and gender…

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Recieved 01.02.2017
Accepted 16.02.2017
Published Online 16.02.2017
Printed 01.09.2017
DOI 10.4328/JCAM.4939
Author Mahnaz Hejazi Shirmard, Mahideh Seyyedi, Vahideh Toopchizadeh, Morteza Ghojazadeh
Identifier J Clin Anal Med. 2017;8(5):431-435
Index Page 431-435
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Running Title Quality of life in parents of CP children

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How should be the education before the urological laparoscopic surgery?

Original Article September 2017 113 Views

Aim: In our study we aimed to evaluate the efficiency and the safety of the first laparoscopic surgical procedures of a surgeon, completed under the observation of surgeons with laparoscopic experience, following experience with training boxes and animals. Material and Method: After the laparoscopic education of the single surgeon (A.A.) in this study, the data of 21 laparoscopic surgical procedures…

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Recieved 03.02.2017
Accepted 13.02.2017
Published Online 13.02.2017
Printed 01.09.2017
DOI 10.4328/JCAM.4941
Author Adem Altunkol, Deniz Abat, Mehmet Eflatun Deniz, Zafer Gokhan Gurbuz
Identifier J Clin Anal Med. 2017;8(5):428-430
Index Page 428-430
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Running Title Laparoscopic urological surgery training

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Hepatitis C seropositivity and distribution of HCV genotypes

Original Article September 2017 89 Views

Aim: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an important public health problem. Chronic hepatitis C can lead to severe liver damage (cirrhosis), liver cancer and liver failure. Our study aimed to detect HCV seropositivity in patients presenting to Umraniye Training and Research Hospital by investigating their anti-HCV test results retrospectively and to determine the distribution of genotypes in those patients for…

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Recieved 23.01.2017
Accepted 10.02.2017
Published Online 10.02.2017
Printed 01.09.2017
DOI 10.4328/JCAM.4926
Author Arzu Irvem, Kamil Ozdil, Ayten Kadanali, Gul Karagoz
Identifier J Clin Anal Med. 2017;8(5):425-427
Index Page 425-427
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Running Title Hepatitis C virus

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Comparison of penile prosthesis methods: Which is more successful?

Original Article September 2017 98 Views

Aim: To compare patient and partner satisfaction rates after implantation of malleable and two piece inflatable penile protheses in the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Material and Method: The modified Erectile Dysfunction Inventory of Treatment Satisfaction (EDITS) questionnaire was administered six months after implantation of penile prostheses in 65 patients. 40 patients with malleable (Promedon-Tube) prostheses and 25 patients with two-…

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Recieved 18.01.2017
Accepted 12.02.2017
Published Online 12.02.2017
Printed 01.09.2017
DOI 10.4328/JCAM.4922
Author Selcuk Esengen, Ismail Nalbant, Ufuk Ozturk, Can Tuygun, Serkan Yidiz, Musa Ekici, Muhammed Abdurrahim İmamoğlu
Identifier J Clin Anal Med. 2017;8(5):421-424
Index Page 421-424
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Running Title Comparison of penile prosthesis methods

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Frequency and affecting factors of premenstrual syndrome among Turkish female university students

Original Article September 2017 142 Views

Aim: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) refers to physical, cognitive, affective, and behavioral symptoms that occur cyclically during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle and resolve quickly at or within a few days of the onset of menstruation. Material and Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 403 female students attending education and training in Necmettin Erbakan University (NEU) Meram Medical…

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Recieved 11.01.2017
Accepted 08.02.2017
Published Online 08.02.2017
Printed 01.09.2017
DOI 10.4328/JCAM.4910
Author Ruhusen Kutlu, Nur Demirbas, Fatma Dagistan
Identifier J Clin Anal Med. 2017;8(5):416-420
Index Page 416-420
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Running Title Frequency of Premenstrual syndrome

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Effect of gum chewing and coffee consumption on intestinal motility in caesarean sections

Original Article September 2017 110 Views

Aim: The time to first postoperative flatulence and defaecation are two of the main factors that determine caesarean patient comfort and morbidity. In this study, the effect of postoperative gum chewing and decaffeinated coffee consumption on intestinal motility was tested in full-term caesarean sections without complication with a prospective, randomised controlled trial. Material and Method: 100 women who underwent caesarean…

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Recieved 03.01.2017
Accepted 07.02.2017
Published Online 07.02.2017
Printed 01.09.2017
DOI 10.4328/JCAM.4901
Author Abdullah Goymen, Yavuz Simsek, Sukran Esra Ozkaplan, Halil Ibrahim Ozdurak, Yasam Kemal Akpak, Altug Semiz, Serkan Oral
Identifier J Clin Anal Med. 2017;8(5):411-415
Index Page 411-415
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Running Title Intestinal motility after caesarean section

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Early stage results in the treatment of intra-articular calcaneus fractures and the factors affecting complication rates

Original Article September 2017 107 Views

Aim: To evaluate the results of plate osteosynthesis in intra-articular calca- neus fractures and to de ne methods to be followed to reduce complication rates. Material and Method: The study included 45 calcaneus fractures of 43 patients treated at our centre between 2010-2013. The patients were 36 males and 7 females with a mean age of 40.6 years. Plate osteosynthesis…

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Recieved 11.01.2017
Accepted 31.01.2017
Published Online 31.01.2017
Printed 01.09.2017
DOI 10.4328/JCAM.4917
Author Umit Tuhanioglu, Hasan Ulas Ogur, Alper Gultekin, Hakan Cicek, Fırat Seyfettinoglu, Osman Cillioglu
Identifier J Clin Anal Med. 2017;8(5):406-410
Index Page 406-410
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Running Title Treatment of intra-articular calcaneus fractures

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Outcomes related to the body mass index and injury period following meniscial repair

Original Article September 2017 99 Views

Aim: Our study was to assess the outcome of meniscal repair surgery with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, focusing in particular on meniscal healing. Material and Method: We analyzed whether the time elapsed between the injury and the surgery a ected the activity scores as measured by the Tegner Activity Scale, Modi ed Lysholm Knee Scoring, and Barrett criteria. Similarly, we…

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Recieved 13.01.2017
Accepted 29.01.2017
Published Online 29.01.2017
Printed 01.09.2017
DOI 10.4328/JCAM.4920
Author Osman Tugrul Eren, Bekir Eray Kilinc, Yunus Oc, Abdulkadir Sari, Hasan Basri Sezer
Identifier J Clin Anal Med. 2017;8(5):401-405
Index Page 401-405
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Running Title Meniscus repair

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Effect of local Puerarin administration on xenograft

Original Article September 2017 90 Views

Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the healing potential of local puerarin administration on xenograft in cranial bone defect treatment in rats. Material and Method: A critical-size defect of 5-mm diameter was created in the calvarium of twenty-four rats. The animals were divided into three groups: group C (passive control), group XBG (treated with Bio-Oss), and group…

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Recieved 12.01.2017
Accepted 29.01.2017
Published Online 29.01.2017
Printed 01.09.2017
DOI 10.4328/JCAM.4914
Author Akif Turer, Cigdem Coşkun Turer, Mehmet Emin Onger
Identifier J Clin Anal Med. 2017;8(5):396-400
Index Page 396-400
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Running Title Effect of puerarin on ossification

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Long-term effects of pulsed radiofrequency application in patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis

Original Article September 2017 124 Views

Aim: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is the most important reason for knee pain in middle- and advanced- aged patients. In the treatment of OA, pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) has been used as an alternative treatment modality. In this study, we aimed to evaluate long-term results of PFR on the clinical and functional states of the patients with knee OA who received intra-articular…

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Recieved 28.01.2017
Accepted 28.01.2017
Published Online 28.01.2017
Printed 01.09.2017
DOI 10.4328/JCAM.4916
Author Ozlem Karatas, Elif Aysen Gokmen , Nilufer Balci
Identifier J Clin Anal Med. 2017;8(5):392-395
Index Page 392-395
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Running Title Pulsed radiofrequency application in patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis

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Is alexithymia associated with high disease activity in rheumatoid arthritis?

Original Article September 2017 103 Views

Aim: To investigate the association between alexithymia and disease activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Material and Method: A total of 97 female patients diagnosed with RA were enrolled in the study. First, the patients were classified into two groups as alexithymics and non-alexithymics according to the Toronto Alexithymia Scale-20 (TAS-20) threshold score of 61. Subsequently, non-alexithymic patients were divided…

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Recieved 04.01.2017
Accepted 28.01.2017
Published Online 28.01.2017
Printed 01.09.2017
DOI 10.4328/JCAM.4900
Author Seniz Akcay Yalbuzdag , Ilker Sengul, Dursun Hakan Delibas, Taciser Kaya, Altinay Goksel Karatepe
Identifier J Clin Anal Med. 2017;8(5):387-391
Index Page 387-391
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Running Title Alexithymia and rheumatoid arthritis

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Efficiency of helmet and protective clothing use on outcomes of patients with motorcycle accidents

Original Article September 2017 139 Views

Aim: Motor vehicle accidents are a growing public health problem, particularly in developing countries. In this study, we aimed to clarify the role of helmet and protective clothing in prevention from injuries to the head, trunk, and extremities in motorcycle accidents. Material and Method: Patients over 18 years old of both genders who were admitted to the Emergency Department (ED)…

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Recieved 24.11.2016
Accepted 26.01.2017
Published Online 26.01.2017
Printed 01.09.2017
DOI 10.4328/JCAM.4872
Author Mehmet Oguzhan Ay, Ali Kemal Erenler, Cem Kocak, Ahmet Baydin
Identifier J Clin Anal Med. 2017;8(5):383-386
Index Page 383-386
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Running Title Helmet and protective clothing use in motorcycle accidents

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COPD prevalence in Sirnak city center

Original Article September 2017 121 Views

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is currently a major health problem worldwide. Although the rate of mortality due to other diseases has decreased in past years, the prevalence and mortality rate of COPD are continuously rising. The present study was carried out to estimate COPD prevalence in Sirnak city center, Turkey. A total of 1000 individuals aged 30 years and…

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Recieved 30.12.2016
Accepted 11.01.2017
Published Online 11.01.2017
Printed 01.09.2017
DOI 10.4328/JCAM.4895
Author Suat Konuk, Hikmet Coban
Identifier J Clin Anal Med. 2017;8(5):379-382
Index Page 379-382
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Running Title Sirnak city and COPD

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Evaluation of platelet parameters in children with primary Epstein-Barr virus infection

Original Article September 2017 123 Views

Aim: Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is a subgroup of the human herpesvirus family that causes lifelong infection and several types of cancer. Primary infection of EBV is asymptomatic or associated with nonspecific, mild symptoms in children. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether the platelet parameters, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) were affected by the inflammatory process…

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Recieved 21.12.2016
Accepted 11.01.2017
Published Online 11.01.2017
Printed 01.09.2017
DOI 10.4328/JCAM.4892
Author Habib Almis, Ibrahim Hakan Bucak, Mehmet Turgut
Identifier J Clin Anal Med. 2017;8(5):375-378
Index Page 375-378
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Running Title Platelet parameters in Epstein-Barr virus infection

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The effect of an informative leaflet on preoperative anxiety and patients knowledge of anesthesia and anxiety

Original Article September 2017 109 Views

Aim: Anesthesiology is a medical specialty that is not well understood by the general public. Although in developed countries 60-90% of patients know that an “anesthesiologist” is a medical doctor, this ratio is only about 50% in developing countries. The aim of this survey is to assess if a simple and readable leaflet can improve patients’ knowledge of anesthesia and…

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Recieved 07.12.2017
Accepted 01.01.2017
Published Online 01.01.2017
Printed 01.09.2017
DOI 10.4328/JCAM.4875
Author Ali Ihsan Uysal, Basak Altiparmak, Ozcan Guner
Identifier J Clin Anal Med. 2017;8(5):370-374
Index Page 370-374
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Running Title The effect of an informative leaflet

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Spermiogram test results of patients presenting to our IVF center due to infertility

Original Article September 2017 95 Views

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the semen samples of patients who had presented to our andrology laboratory for spermiogram analysis, according to the WHO 2010 criteria. Material and Method: Spermiogram tests of 10,153 patients who had presented to our andrology laboratory between January 2010 and December 2015 were retrospectively analyzed. The cases were classified as normozoospermia,…

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Recieved 21.12.2016
Accepted 08.01.2017
Published Online 08.01.2017
Printed 01.09.2017
DOI 10.4328/JCAM.4891
Author Zeynep Ozturk Inal, Hasan Ali Inal, Emine Aksoy, Hasan Kucukkendirci
Identifier J Clin Anal Med. 2017;8(5):365-369
Index Page 365-369
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Running Title Male infertility is increasing

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The effect of hormone replacement therapy on postmenopausal sternoclavicular joint arthritis

Original Article September 2017 125 Views

Aim: To investigate the effect of hormone replacement therapy on the treatment of postmenopausal sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) arthritis. Material and Method: This cross-sectional study included postmenopausal female patients who presented with complaints of pain and swelling in the SCJ at the Orthopaedics Polyclinic of Karabuk University Training and Research Hospital between September 2014 and September 2016. After the imaging and…

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Recieved 14.12.2016
Accepted 03.04.2017
Published Online 03.04.2017
Printed 01.09.2017
DOI 10.4328/JCAM.4887
Author Sibel Mutlu, Tansel Mutlu, Ali Ramazan Benli, Didem Sunay
Identifier J Clin Anal Med. 2017;8(5):361-364
Index Page 361-364
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Running Title Hormone replacement on arthritis

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