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The Yellow Vests’ Relationship to Revolution and Violence
Authors: Choinet Alix 
Published: October 2023

Abstract
The Yellow Vests movement, which started in France in late 2018, was unprecedented in many ways. Its use of social media to bring together individuals from all across the country, its lack of clear leadership, its refusal to work alongside political parties or unions, and its ability to bring together opinions from across the political spectrum set it apart from other periods of political and social unrest in France. Yet commentators and demonstrators alike have drawn comparisons with France's revolutionary past. Could the movement be described as revolutionary? Are the violent acts of the protestors and the violent acts of the police sufficient criteria to categorize the movement as revolutionary? Drawing from government data, reports of the demonstrations, and publications on the Yellow Vests, this article argues that their appropriation of revolutionary imagery and methods suffice to qualify some of their efforts as revolutionary, especially when considering the movement's continued impact on political and social commentary in France.
Dorsal root entry zone fenestration for intramedullary ependymal cyst: illustrative case
Authors: Wang Shengxi , Zhao Xingang , Fan Tao 
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND
Intramedullary ependymal cysts are rare and difficult to distinguish from syringomyelia and neuroenteric cysts. Almost all cases in the literature have been case reports and have been performed with the traditional posterior median sulcus incision, which is difficult to identify accurately during spinal rotation. Approximately 40% of cases have transient neurological deterioration. The dorsal root entry zone has been proven to be an effective incision area in the treatment of intramedullary lesions, but so far, its utilization in intramedullary ependymal cysts has been rarely reported.

OBSERVATIONS
This study is the first to report on six cases of intramedullary ependymal cysts treated with an 8-mm incision in the dorsal root entry zone to fully establish the communication between the cyst and the subarachnoid space. Imaging changes and neurological improvement were analyzed in all cases before and after surgery and were followed up for 49.7 months.

LESSONS
The utilization of dorsal root entry zone fenestration in intramedullary ependymal cyst has demonstrated feasibility and effectiveness, ensuring the functional integrity of the posterior column.
Extra-axial cavernous malformations of the foramen magnum: illustrative cases
Authors: Yao Bo-Han , Li Da , Wang Liang , Wu Zhen 
Published: October 2023

BACKGROUND
Extra-axial cavernous malformations involving the foramen magnum are rare, and preoperative diagnosis becomes difficult when they mimic meningiomas.

OBSERVATIONS
The authors present 2 cases of extra-axial cavernous malformations involving the foramen magnum. Surgical removal of the lesions was performed via far lateral craniotomy. The authors investigate the disease and elaborate the differential diagnosis.

LESSONS
The authors recommend that extra-axial cavernous malformations should be considered in the differential diagnosis of lesions in the foramen magnum region. Intraoperative frozen sections are helpful to the diagnosis, and resection warranted a favorable long-term outcome.
The effectiveness of resveratrol in the management of childhood obesity
Authors: Dutka Peyton , Martirosyan Danik 
Published: October 2023

Our review is focused on examining whether or not resveratrol is effective in managing and treating childhood obesity based on its beneficial health effects, while also discussing the progress made in developing functional food products containing resveratrol. Resveratrol is a natural phenolic compound found in the Veratrum grandiflorum and is known for its antioxidant properties. Resveratrol can be found in various foods like berries, grapes, pistachios, dark chocolate, peanut skins, soybeans, and pomegranates. Studies evaluating the effectiveness of resveratrol in the management and treatment of childhood obesity have been conducted both in animals and humans. Through numerous mechanisms, such as activation of AMPK, increasing lipolysis, decreasing leptin levels and leptin/soluble leptin receptor (sOB-R) ratio, managing embryonic oxidative stress biomarkers, and reducing body weight and adiposity in offspring, resveratrol has been shown to be effective in ameliorating symptoms of obesity. Thus far, researchers have established both a goal to be accomplished (treatment and management of childhood obesity) and a bioactive compound (resveratrol) to accomplish that goal, as well as appropriate dosages and times of consumption for preclinical trials, mechanisms of action, and relevant biomarkers of resveratrol. These findings have been used to conduct various preclinical trials to test the efficacy and safety of resveratrol both in vivo and on animals. To our knowledge, the following steps have not yet been completed and are required for future research; 1) clinical trials involving resveratrol supplementation to establish safety, appropriate dosage, and time of consumption in humans, 2) creation of a specialized label for resveratrol functional food products, 3) publications submitted to open access, peer-reviewed journals, 4) approval by a reliable governmental agency, 5) official establishment of the product, and 6) epidemiological studies and after-market research conducted following release of the functional food product to the general public.Keywords: Resveratrol, Obesity, Childhood, Maternal, Cardiovascular, Diabetes, Inflammation.Graphical Abstract: Effects of resveratrol on managing childhood obesity
Prognostic value of inflammatory markers for mortality in hemodialysis patients: a retrospective study with over 3-year follow-up
Authors: YAZICI Raziye , GÜNEY İbrahim 
Published: October 2023

Aims: In chronic kidney disease (CKD), chronic systemic inflammation contributes to premature ageing and morbidity; it is a predictor of overall mortality. In this study, we aimed to investigate prognostic value of inflamatory markers including systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), pan-immune-inflammation value (PIV), neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) for mortality outcomes in hemodialysis patients.
Methods: In this retrospective study, CKD patients on maintenance hemodialysis between January 1, 2020 and January 31, 2020 were included. SII, PIV, NLR, PLR values of the patients were calculated. SII was calculated by (neutrophil count x platelet count)/lymphocyte count; PIV was calculated by (neutrophil count x platelet count x monocyte count)/lymphocyte count. Mortality rate of the study population during approximately 38-month follow-up period was calculated. The relationships of inflamatory markers and other variables with mortality were analysed.
Results: Of 162 patients, 53.1% were male and 46.9% were female (mean age: 61.6±13.5). During 38-month follow-up period, a total of 60 patients (37%) died. Compared with surviving group, NLR values, mean age and the rate of diabetes mellitus (DM) and coronary artery disease (CAD) comorbidities were higher (p=0.012, p
Impact of Ramadan fasting on eGFR in patients with late stage chronic kidney disease
Authors: İSLAM Mahmud 
Published: October 2023

Aims: Ramadan fasting is a significant religious practice observed annually by approximately 1.9 billion adult Muslims worldwide. However, its potential impact on kidney health in individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) remains a subject of concern. This study aimed to investigate the effects of Ramadan fasting on renal function in patients with stage 3-5 CKD and to identify any associated risk factors.
Methods: A single-center, self-controlled longitudinal observational study was conducted on 192 stable patients with stage 3-5 CKD who observed Ramadan fasting. The fasting period was about 14-15 hours per day for one month Various clinical parameters, including eGFR, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), sodium (Na+), potassium (K+), calcium (Ca++), phosphorus, parathyroid hormone (PTH), albumin, uric acid, fasting glucose, total cholesterol, triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and hemoglobin (Hgb), were measured before and after Ramadan fasting. P0.05). Furthermore, the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors/angiotensin receptor blockers (ACEi/ARB) did not impact eGFR (0.084). Notably, Ramadan fasting led to improvements in metabolic parameters, such as fasting glucose and lipid profile, except for triglyceride levels (p
The impact of hypothyroidism and levothyroxine treatment on preeclampsia risk: unraveling the connection for improved maternal and neonatal outcomes
Authors: ARSLANCA Şeyma Banu 
Published: October 2023

Aims: Preeclampsia, a pregnancy-related complication, may develop in women with hypothyroidism. Possible risk factors may include comorbidities, predisposition to diabetes, obesity, advanced maternal age, and prior infertility treatments. The study aims to investigate the relationship between hypothyroidism and the risk of preeclampsia in pregnant women receiving levothyroxine by examining its application period.
Methods: This is a retrospective cohort included pregnant women who gave birth between December 2022-April 2023. Women with 110 preeclampsia and those without preeclampsia (152 controls) were identified and compared in terms of hypothyroidism status, type of hypothyroidism, and levothyroxine treatment.
Results: The results showed a significant association between the severity of the preeclampsia and its onset that early onset cases were more likely to be severe, while late onset cases were predominantly mild (p
Can hematologic parameters predict isolated oligohydramnios and isolated polyhydramnios?
Authors: DEMİR Mustafa Bertan , TUTUŞ Şadan , CÜNDÜBEY Cevat Rifat 
Published: October 2023

Aims: We fulfilled this study to anticipate the diagnosis of isolated oligohydramnios (IO) and isolated polyhydramnios (IP) by using the first trimester value of hematologic parameters.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective research 32 and 42 weeks of gestation women with IO and IP between in a single tertiary center in Turkey. In this cohort research three groups are composed of 65 IO patients and 56 IP patients and normal 97 patients that had normal volume of amniotic fluid.
Results: While PLR were significantly increased in the IO pregnants (p 0.05).
Conslusion: PLR values were independently associated with isolated oligohydramnios but not to isolated polyhydramnios. Hematologic parameters can be helpful in predicting isolated oligohydramnios.
The effects of behavioral therapy given to men with premature ejaculation on symptoms and their partners’ sexual functioning and sexual quality of life
Authors: DOĞAN Kazım 
Published: October 2023

Aims: This research aimed to evaluate the efficacy of behavioral therapy administered to men diagnosed with premature ejaculation (PE) and its consequent effects on their partners' sexual function and overall sexual quality of life.
Methods: Using a quasi-experimental pre-test post-test study design, men diagnosed with premature ejaculation and their partners from a urology outpatient clinic underwent behavioral therapy. The therapy incorporated the "stop-start technique" over six bi-weekly sessions, each lasting 45 minutes. Post-therapy evaluations were conducted after the sixth session.
Results: Post-treatment results showed a significant decrease in men’s PEDT scores from 15.53±2.09 to 7.65±3.05 (p=0.012). Concurrently, their partners experienced an increase in FSFI scores from 13.90±11.1 to 21.70±7.86 (p=0.001) and SQOL-F scores from 37.82±8.50 to 84.01±9.68 (p=0.001). Significant improvements were also recorded in the FSFI subscales for desire (2.2±1.7 to 4.2±1.14), arousal (2.3±3.7 to 4.6±3.04), lubrication (2.5±2.7 to 3.7±1.7), orgasm (2.6±2.0 to 3.5±1.3), and satisfaction (2.0±2.2 to 4.4±1.8) for the female partners post-treatment, all with p
Examining the influence of sample rejection rates on the carbon footprint of clinical laboratories: a retrospective analysis
Authors: UÇAR Kamil Taha 
Published: October 2023

Aims: Clinical laboratories play a vital role in healthcare, yet their operations contribute to resource consumption, waste generation, and greenhouse gas emissions. The need for sustainable practices in laboratories has led to guidelines for reducing their carbon footprint. This study aims to assess the impact of sample rejection rates (SRRs) on laboratory sustainability by calculating the carbon footprint and medical waste generated due to rejected samples.
Methods: This retrospective, single-center study obtained data from the Hospital Information Management System for two years (2021 and 2022). SRRs were calculated for different sample tube types. The carbon footprint caused by rejected samples was calculated using CO2 emission (CO2e) conversion factors. The weight of medical waste generated due to rejected samples was evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed using appropriate tests.
Results: In 2021 and 2022, SRRs for different sample tubes were calculated, with statistically significant differences observed. The total CO2e value resulting from rejected samples over two years was 12.3 tons, and the medical waste generated was 3.7 tons. The highest SRR was observed in Blue top tubes, while yellow top tubes showed a significant reduction in SRR in 2022.
Conclusion: This study highlights the impact of SRRs on laboratory sustainability. The calculated CO2e and medical waste values underscore the need to minimize sample rejections. While these values seem minor compared to global emissions, they reflect only a portion of the potential environmental impact. Reducing sample rejections not only improves patient safety and laboratory efficiency but also aligns with the larger goal of creating environmentally conscious and sustainable healthcare practices.
The effect of nasal septum deviation type on the systemic inflammatory index and blood markers of inflammation
Authors: KANDEMİR Süheyla , PAMUK Gözde 
Published: October 2023

Aims: The aim of this study was to identify the changes in blood markers of inflammation and the systemic immune inflammatory index in patients with nasal septum deviation (NSD). An additional aim was to determine if there was a significant difference in the findings according to septum deviation type.
Methods: This retrospective study included 321 patients diagnosed with NSD via physical examination and CT (NSD group), and 101 healthy controls. Standard complete blood count was performed. Main blood parameters and mean platelet volume (MPV), the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), the platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and the systemic immune inflammatory index (SII) were recorded. NSD was classified as 3 types according to Dreher classification, and the types were compared to each other and the control group.
Results: The hemoglobin level, and platelet and neutrophil counts were significantly higher in the NSD group than in the control group (P
The role of disease activity as a determinant of body awareness and central sensitization in patients with axial spondyloarthritis: a cross-sectional study
Authors: APAYDIN Hakan , BAZANCİR APAYDIN Zilan 
Published: October 2023

Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of disease activity on body awareness and central sensitization in patients with axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA).
Methods: This cross-sectional study included patients diagnosed with axSpA. Disease activity was evaluated using the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI), and a score of four or higher was considered high disease activity. Patients were divided into two groups according to BASDAI: high disease activity (BASDAI ≥ 4) group (HG) and the low disease activity (BASDAI0.05). The CSI-A score was higher in HG compared to LG (44 (31-54) vs. 31 (21-41), p=0.008). The HG had poorer BAQ scores than the LG (61 (52-85) vs. 85 (64-96), p=0.017). BASDAI was moderately associated with CSI-A (r=0.145, R2=0.172, p=0.001). No significant correlation was found between BASDAI and BAQ (p=0.167). The results of the simple linear regression analysis suggested that CSI-A explained 17.2% of the disease activity. BASDAI (β = 0.415, p=0.001) significantly predicted central sensitization. BASDAI was strongly correlated with VAS (r=0.665, R2= 0.442, p
The role of carbondioxide insufflation in preventing postoperative peritoneal adhesions in rats
Authors: KARABACAK Harun , AKIN Murat , YILMAZ Tonguç Utku , YILMAZ Güldal , GÜLBAHAR Özlem 
Published: October 2023

Aims: Adhesion is the pathological connections that occur during the healing with scar formation of peritoneal surface defects. CO2 is used the most frequently in laparoscopic operations for insufflation. It is believed that it causes to changes in the inflammatory reply of the pneumo-peritoneum, defects in acid-base balance and decrease in peritoneal macrophage functions. CO2 is the only gas whose immunologic effects have been shown. It has been proven in experimental studies that the CO2 insufflation causes to local peritoneal acidosis without affecting the systemic status. Moreover, it has also been shown that it decreases the pneumo-peritoneum TNF-α and IL-6 production; however, increases the IL-10 production which is an anti-inflammatory cytokine. In the literature, the relation between the laparoscopy and the postoperative adhesions has always been explained by taking the suggestion of its causing to less tissue trauma as a basis when compared with the open surgery. The inflammatory reply of the CO2 has been less dealt with. In this study, we wanted to find the answer to the question whether the capno-peritoneum has a role in preventing the postoperative adhesion formation only by using CO2 without a a laparoscopic operation.
Methods: 30 female Wistar Albino type rats whose weights varied between 250±20 were used in the study. The rats were divided into 5 groups. Each group had 6 rats. Rats were placed in standard polycarbon cages in groups of 6. The room temperature was kept in 21°C. The rats were fed with standard pellet food during the study and tap water was provided to them. The operational anesthesia was performed by injecting intramuscular Ketamine Hydrochloride (Ketalar, Parke Davis and Eczacıbaşı, İstanbul) 50 mg/kg and Xylazine hydrochloride (Rompun, Bayer HealthCare) 5 mg/kg.
Results: A meaningful difference (p
Role of hemogram parameters as predictive markers for propofol injection pain in reproductive and postmenopausal women: a prospective study
Authors: TAŞARGÖL Ömer , KÖSE Halil Cihan 
Published: October 2023

Aims: In clinical practice, propofol injection pain (PIP) is a frequent condition that clinicians could face every day. The aim of this prospective study was to investigate the correlation between PIP and hemogram parameters in reproductive and postmenopausal women.
Methods: In this prospective study, 40 reproductive and 40 postmenopausal female patients who underwent elective surgery were enrolled. Baseline data including age, weight, height, hemogram parameters, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and systemic immune inflammatory score (SII) were recorded preoperatively. The pain was classified as 0: no pain, 1: mild pain, 2: moderate pain, 3: severe pain. Patients were previously informed about the questioning of pain scores during propofol.
Results: The proportion of patients experiencing PIP in postmenopausal (n=16;40%) group was significantly higher than those in the reproductive group (n=6;15%) (p=0.009). When reproductive and postmenopausal groups were compared according to the presence or absence of pain, no difference was found between the groups in terms of hemogram ratios and platelet indices (p>0.05). The NLR, PLR and SII ratios were not significant in predicting the presence of PIP.
Conclusion: The findings of our study showed that the occurrence of PIP in postmenopausal women was higher compared to women in reproductive age. Hemogram values, NLR platelet, PLR and SII ratios were not significantly associated with the presence of PIP.
The effects of frailty on quality of recovery and complications in older adults undergoing major abdominal surgery: a prospective cohort study
Authors: YÜCELER KAÇMAZ Hatice , KAHRAMAN Hilal , AKIN Sibel , SÖZÜER Erdoğan 
Published: October 2023

Aims: There is an increase in the number of older people who have undergone surgical intervention in proportion to the aging of the global population. This situation creates the need to adapt surgical care according to the pathophysiological profile of older people. Recently, it has been argued that chronological age alone does not explain biological age, and frailty will be an appropriate parameter in organizing surgical care of older people. This study aimed to determine the effect of frailty on 30-day postoperative complications and quality of recovery in older people undergoing major abdominal surgery.
Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted in the General Surgery Department of the Erciyes University Medical Center in Türkiye. Overall, 222 patients aged 65 and over underwent major abdominal surgery between February 2021 and 2023. Frailty was determined using Fried Frailty Index. 30-day postoperative complications were evaluated using the Clavien Dindo Classification. Quality of recovery- 40 (QoR-40) was filled three days after surgery to determine the quality of recovery of the patients. Receiver-operating characteristic curves analysis was used to evaluate the ability to predict 30-day complications of frailty. Univariate linear regression analysis was performed to determine frailty to be an independent predictor of the QoR-40.
Results: The majority of the participants were male (56.8%), the mean age was 71.41±5.29 years, and 50% of patients were frail. Frail patients (28.1%) showed a higher rate of major complications compared to non-frail patients (9.3%). The Fried frailty index score significantly predicted 30-day postoperative complications (AUC=0.653, 95%=0.565-0.741). The total mean score of the QoR-40 scale was 147.09±15.82. Univariate linear regression analysis found frailty (OR -3.81, 95% CI -4.79- -2,83), age (OR -0,46, 95% CI -0,79- -0,12), Charlson comorbidity index (OR -2,40, 95% CI -3,23- -1,57), and operation time (OR -0,04, 95% CI -0,06- -0,02) as independent predictors of quality of recovery.
Conclusion: Frailty is a significant predictor for 30-day postoperative complications and quality of recovery in older people undergoing major abdominal surgery.