Evaluation of 4006 TUBITAK Science Fairs in Terms of Science Teachers

In recent years, the organizations of the science fairs at schools have been emphasized on. Science fairs are important since students' perceptions, attitudes, and achievements towards sciences are affected positively by the science fairs. It is important to carry out studies for science fairs and follow up this process in this context. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the 4006 coded TUBITAK science fairs and the problems experienced by sciences teachers during the preparation and implementation stages of the fair. For this purpose, the study was carried out within the framework of the Phenomonographic approach, which is one of the qualitative research methods. The study group consists of 20 sciences teachers who participated in the support program of TUBITAK science fairs coded 4006 in the 2018-2019 academic year in Istanbul. In the study, a semi-structured interview form was used as a data collection tool. When the interview form was examined; It was determined that the majority of the teachers participating in the study demonstrated positive thoughts towards 4006 TUBITAK science fairs. Teachers stated that students who participated in science fairs developed skills such as imagination, active participation, self-confidence, socialization, work awareness, and responsibility

Epilepsy Related Shoulder Dislocation: Demographic and Clinical Analysis of 21 Patients

Objectives:There are multiple consequences of epilepsy that impact quality of life. While psychiatric comorbidities are some of the most commonly studied aspects, orthopedic complications are less frequently documented. The focus of the present study was shoulder dislocation related to epilepsy, and, unlike that of previous studies, the aim was to identify epilepsy-dependent risk factors in the development of joint disability.Methods:Twenty-one patients of the Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine epilepsy outpatient clinic were retrospectively identified as having had epilepsy-related shoulder dislocation between 1990 and 2013. Probable risk factors were evaluated in terms of demographic and clinical features. A report published by the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) in 2010 was used to classify seizure and epilepsy syndromes.Results:Median age at onset of epilepsy was 20 years, while median age at shoulder dislocation was 24. The seizure type that most commonly led to dislocation was bilateral convulsive (81%). Initial dislocations (IDs), those following any of the first 3 seizures, were identified in 45% of the population. Patients with ID tended to be older than those with late dislocation (LD) (p<0.001). Rate of recurrent dislocation was found to be higher in patients with early onset epilepsy, compared to those older than 20 years at diagnosis (p<0.05).Conclusion:While, as expected, shoulder dislocation was most commonly caused by bilateral convulsive seizures, factors thought to impact severity of dislocation including seizure frequency, occurrence of status epilepticus (SE), response to treatment, and use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) that affect bone metabolism were found to have no influence on temporal development, affected side (bilateral or unilateral), or recurrence rate

The efficacy of ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric nerve block for postoperative pain after caesarean section

Background:: The effect of ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric (II-IH) nerve block on postoperative pain is well documented when applied before Caesarean section but the efficacy remains unclear when applied after the surgical procedure. Therefore we investigated the effect of II-IH nerve block on postoperative pain and analgesic consumption in patients when applied after Caesarean Section. &#13; Methods: Sixty ASA I-II patients, scheduled for elective C/S were included in the study. After general anaesthesia was performed, the patients were allocated into 2 groups randomly. In Group I (n=30), bilateral II-IH block had been applied after the skin closure, with 10 ml of 0.5% ropivacaine on each side. In Group II (n=30) sham block had been applied. For postoperative analgesia all patients received tramadol via i.v patient controlled analgesia. VAS scores, tramadol consumption and side effects at 0th, 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 12th, 16th, 20th, 24th hours were noted.&#13; Results: There was no difference between groups regarding demographical data. The mean VAS scores in Group I were significantly lower than in Group II at 6th (p=0.003), 8th (p=0.019), 12th (p=0.024), 24th hours (p=0.004) at rest and at 6th (p=0.022), 8th hours (p=0.047) with movement. Tramadol usage in Group I was significantly less than in Group II at all estimated time intervals (P=0.001). Total tramadol consumption was 331 ± 82 mg in Group I and 622±107 mg in group II (P=0.001). &#13; Conclusions: We observed that II-IH nerve block when applied after the surgery may reduce analgesic consumption after C/S.&#13; &#13; &#13; Key Words: Caesarean section, postoperative analgesia, Ilioinguinal and Iliohypogastric (II-IH) nerve block

Behçet’s syndrome: Facts and controversies

Behcet's syndrome is a systemic vasculitis of small and large vessels affecting both veins and arteries. Almost all patients with Behcet's syndrome have recurrent oral aphthae, followed by genital ulcers, variable skin lesions, such as erythema nodosum and papulopustuler lesions, arthritis, uveitis, thrombophlebitis, and gastrointestinal and central nervous system involvement Recent epidemiologic works suggest that genetic factors are more important than environmental factors in its pathogenesis. European League Against Rheumatism guidelines were recently published for the treatment of Behcet's syndrome. Although these are quite useful for the management of mucocutaneous, eye, and joint involvement, treatment of vascular, neurological, and gastrointestinal involvement are still problematic as there are no controlled studies for these manifestations. This contribution addresses the epidemiology, mucocutaneous manifestations, diagnostic criteria, and evidence-based therapies, including biologic agents. (C) 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved