Does a smartphone application make it easier to evaluate the dizziness handicap inventory?

Objective: The Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) is a questionnaire that is frequently used for patients with vestibular system disorders. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and reliability of the "e-DHI" smartphone application, which calculates DHI scores

Efficacy of Epley Maneuver on Quality of Life of Elderly Patients with Subjective BPPV

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of the repositioning maneuver on quality of life in elderly patients with dizziness and/or vertigo

Psychiatric Correlates of Internet Gaming Disorder in Children

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) criteria has included internet gaming disorder (IGD) as a condition, but it needs further research. Little is known about who is at risk of developing IGD. Efforts at prevention and early intervention are very important in childhood and adolescence when the first signs of IGD appear, especially in susceptible groups. However, in the results of studies investigating the relationship between psychopathologies and IGD, there are contradictions that may be the result of heterogeneity in the evaluation processes. Therefore, it is critical to use DSM-5 criteria or questionnaires regarding IGD. Ninety-two children were included in this study, which is a cross-sectional study evaluating the correlation between IGD and other possible comorbid conditions (inattention, hyperactivity/impulsivity, oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, anxiety, depression, suicidality, and family dysfunction). IGD scores were significantly correlated with the scores of anxiety, hyperactivity/impulsivity, and suicidal ideation. However, we did not find a significant correlation between IGD and depression or family dysfunction. The mean time between the first internet gaming experience and the parents' recognition of the disorder was about 2 years. Children suffering from anxiety or hyperactivity/impulsivity should be evaluated for their screen time. Children with problematic gaming behavior are at risk for developing suicidal tendencies

The Diagnostic Value of Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1, Compared with Procalcitonin, C-reactive Protein, and Lactate in Bacteremia Estimation for Patients with Febrile Neutropenia

Bacteremia in the febrile neutropenic patients significantly increases the mortality. It takes a long time to complete the blood culture for the diagnosis of bacteremia. Therefore, quick and specific markers are needed for the prediction of bacteremia. The purpose of this study are to compare the diagnostic value of lactate, procalcitonin, C-reactive protein (CRP) and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) levels in a patient with febrile neutropenia, and to evaluate its usefulness in predicting bacteremia. This study was designed to be prospective case-control study. Forty-eight patients and forty control cases aged 18 years or older who were monitored between May 2016 and May 2017 were included in the study. P-value as <0.05 was accepted to be significant. Significantly increased values were determined by the level of inflammatory markers of patients compared to the control group. The highest diagnostic odds ratio were found to be in MCP-1. For patients with febrile neutropenia, CRP (83.3%), and MCP-1 (81.2%) were the most sensitive markers while lactate (85.0%), MCP-1 (75%), and procalcitonin (75%) were the most specific markers. CRP was the only beneficial biomarker in the estimation of bacteremia. No significant results were observed for any biomarker for the prediction of the gram positive/negative discrimination of bacteria in the blood culture. We believe that CRP MCP-1, and lactate levels can be taken into consideration for diagnosis, and CRP can be beneficial in the estimation of bacteremia

Vitamin D deficiency among pediatric ocd patients with pandas

WOS: 000209547900510

Evaluation of Laboratory, Clinical and Treatment Results in Patients with Uncomplicated Brucellosis

Introduction: Brucellosis is a zoonotic infectious disease endemic in our country and affects all systems. We aimed to evaluate clinical, laboratory findings and treatment outcomes of uncomplicated brucellosis in our study