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Item Mental health of both child and parents plays a larger role in the health-related quality of life of obese and overweight children(Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 1985) Kızılay D.Ö.; Sapmaz Ş.Y.; Şen S.; Özkan Y.; Özyurt B.C.; Ersoy B.Aims: A decrease in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) measures among obese (OB) and overweight (OW) children has been shown in several studies, but knowledge about the variables affecting HRQOL impairments is missing. The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between HRQOL and sociodemographic characteristics, anthropometric measurements, metabolic parameters, mental symptoms and parental attitudes in a sample of OB/OW children. Methods: Eighty-six OB/OW children, aged between 9 and 17 years, participated in the study. We performed sociodemographic questioning, anthropometric examinations and laboratory evaluations of the participants. HRQOL was assessed using the Pediatric Quality-of-Life Inventory (PedsQL), and levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms were measured using the Screen for Child Anxiety-Related Disorders (SCARED) questionnaire and the Children’s Depression Inventory (CDI), respectively. Parental attitudes were assessed with the Parental Attitude Research Instrument (PARI) questionnaire. Results: A statistically significant relationship was found between total scores of CDI and SCARED answered by children and the total and subscale scores of PedsQL. Scores of total quality of life subscale, physical functionality and emotional functionality subscales were significantly lower in children with a family history of mental illness. No relationship was found between PedsQL subscales, anthropometric and metabolic parameters. Conclusions: Emotional problems and parental psychological distress are important factors in models of HRQOL in the OB/OW pediatric population. © 1985 Walter de Gruyter GmbH. All rights reserved.Item The prevalence of low back pain and Its relationship with household jobs and other factors in a group of women in a rural area in Manisa; [Manisa'da kirsal bir bölgede kadinlarda bel aǧrisi sikliǧi; ev işleri ve diǧer faktörlerle ilişkisi](2006) Dündar P.E.; Özyurt B.C.; Özmen D.The aims of this cross-sectional study were to determine the prevalence of low back pain and to evaluate the effects of household jobs on low back pain in women living in a rural setting in Manisa. Study population is consisted of 302 women and cluster sampling is performed according to percentage of health center district populations. Participation ratio of this study was 89.1%. Univariete and multivariete risk approach in 95% confidence interval and t test were performed in data analysis. Brief Disability Questionnaire was applied to the study group. Life time and point prevalence of low back pain were determined 79.2% and 34.9% of the study group. Low back pain risk in 95% CI was higher in wrong posture during ironing, heavy load lifting, overweight/obesity and disability 2.2 (1.14.5), 4.5 (2.1-9.2), 3.8 (1.7-8.3) and 9.2 (4.3-19.7) times respectively. For preventive health measures it is necessary to apply ergonomie working conditions and to give appropriate postural habits to women.Item Health inequities: Lower socio-economic conditions and higher incidences of intestinal parasites(2007) Östan I.; Kilimcioǧlu A.A.; Girginkardeşler N.; Özyurt B.C.; Limoncu M.E.; Ok Ü.Z.Background. Intestinal parasitic infections affect child health and development and slow down growth, while reducing adults' productivity and work capacity. The aim of the present study was to determine and compare the incidences of intestinal parasitic infections and the socio-economic status of two near primary school children in Manisa, a western city of Turkey. Methods. A total of 352 children were involved a questionnaire study from a private school (Ülkem Primary School - ÜPS, 116 children) and a community-based school (Şehzadeler Primary School - ŞPS, 236 children). Of these, stool samples could be obtained from a total of 294 students; 97 (83.6%) from ÜPS, and 197 (83.5%) from ŞPS. The wet mount preparations of the stool samples were examined; samples were also fixed in polyvinyl alcohol and examined with modified formalin ethyl acetate sedimentation and trichrome staining techniques. Data were analyzed using SPSS for Windows version 10.0. The chi-squared test was used for the analytic assessment. Results. The percentages of the students found to be infected with intestinal parasites, were 78 (39.6%) and 13 (13.4%) in ŞPS and ÜPS, respectively. Totally 91 (31.0%) of the students from both schools were found to be infected with at least one intestinal parasite. Giardia lamblia was found to be the most common pathogenic intestinal parasite and Blastocystis hominis was prevalent independently from the hygienic conditions. The factors which significantly (p < 0.05) increase the incidence of intestinal parasites were uneducated and unemployed mother, lower social status of father, living in crowded houses with insufficient indoor spaces, using the tap water as drinking water, and living at shanty areas. Conclusion. Intestinal parasitic infections in school children were found to be a public health problem that increased due to lower socio-economic conditions. We conclude that organization of education seminars including the topics such as prevention of the infectious diseases, improving general hygienic conditions, and application of supportive programs for the parents may be suggested not only to reduce intestinal parasitic infections, but also to elevate the socio-cultural levels. © 2007 Östan et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.Item Celal bayar üniversitesi saǧlik grubu öǧ rencilerinde sigara ve astim prevalansi(2009) Göktalay T.; Özyurt B.C.; Çelik P.[No abstract available]Item Determination of passive smoke exposure in primary school children in a rural area in Manisa; [Manisa'da kirsal bir bölgedeki i̇lkokul çocuklarinda pasif sigara i̇çicilik maruziyetinin deǧerlendirilmesi](2009) Özyurt B.C.Objective: Exposure of children to tobacco smoke (ETS) is an important public health problem. The goal of this study was to determine the self-reported passive smoke exposure status of primary school students in grades 3 to 5. Material and Method: This cross-sectional study was carried out during December 2006. A total of 305 school children and a total of 277 parents were included in the study. The study was conducted on primary school students and their parents using a standard questionnaire. Parents were asked to complete a questionnaire about their smoking habits, their children's respiratory morbidity status and housing conditions. Descriptive statistics, chi-square and kappa analysis were used in data analysis. Results: According to the responses, 68.0% of the children came from households with smokers, and 58.3% had daily exposure to tobacco smoke. No relation was detected between the symptoms of respiratory tract diseases and ETS exposure. Conclusion: Study findings demonstrate the importance of ETS as a leading health issue in children. Exposure to tobacco smoke (ETS) in the home continues to be a major health risk for children.Item Gallstones in children: Retrospective analysis of 30 cases; [Çocuklarda safra taşlari: 30 Olgunun geriye dönük deǧerlendirilmesi](2011) Cebe A.; Evirgen Şahin G.; Yilmaz Ö.; Kasirga E.; Özyurt B.C.Objective: This study was to present the characteristics of children with cholelithiasis. Material and Methods: Thirty patients, who had diagnosis of cholelithiasis between November 2006-January 2010 and has been followed at least 6 months in our pediatric gastroenterology clinic, was included in the study. Patients' records were reviewed retrospectively regarding symptoms, accompanying dise ases, complications, etiology, given treatments. Results: Mean age of patients were 6.81 ± 5.23 years and 15 (50%) of whom were girls. Hereditary spherocytosis in 2 patients, hyperlipidemia in 3, obesity in 2, prematurity and parenteral nutrition in 4, chemotheropathy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 1, and previous abdominal surgey in 2 patients were identified as risk factors. In 16 (53.3%) of the patients no risk factors were detected. Seven (25.9%) of 30 patients had cholecystectomy. In 17 patients who received ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) for the treatment, reduction in stone size in 6 (35%) and complete resolution of the stones in 3 (17.5%) patients were detected, whereas there were no change in stone size in S (475%) patients. When results of UDKA treatment, based on stone sizes and counts, was evaluated, there were decrement in stone size, in 3 of 4 children, with single stone of < 5 mm and who has been started on UDKA treatment, and there was complete resolution of stone in one patient. However in children with single stone of >5mm and with multiple stones, who have been started on UDKA trearment, ones with no difference in stone size were predominant. 6 patients have not been given any treatment. Conclusion: Gallstones in majority of children included in our study was idiopathic and asymptomatic. Frequency of cholelithiasis was found to be increased in boys and girls, during infant period and adolescent period, respectively. In instances where surgical treatment has not been applicable, UDKA treatment, especially in children with single stone of <5mm, was efficient. Our findings should be supported by studies with larger scale. Copyright © 2011 by Türkiye Klinikleri.Item Microalbumin excretion and outcome in children with multicystic dysplastic kidney(2012) Akil I.; Biyikli N.; Yazici P.; Özyurt B.C.; Alpay H.Aim: To present the long-term follow-up results of children with multicystic dysplastic kidney (MCDK) and urinary microalbumin excretion levels in order to evaluate whether there is an increased risk of renal damage or not. Materials and methods: Thirty-three children with the diagnosis of MCDK who had been followed up by the nephrology outpatient clinic between 2002 and 2009 were invited to participate in the study. Twenty-six healthy children were investigated as a control group for microalbumin/creatinine ratio (μg/g creatinine). The mean age at diagnosis, the duration of follow-up, accompanying urinary tract abnormalities, attacks of urinary tract infection (UTI), contralateral kidney size, and urinary microalbumin levels were investigated. Results: The mean age of the patients with MCDK and the mean duration of follow-up were 6.5 ± 3.9 years and 35 months (range 2-96) months, respectively. The most common urinary tract abnormality was vesicoureteral reflux (VUR), with a rate of 34%. Thirty-nine percent of the children experienced UTI during follow-up. The compensatory renal hypertrophy of the contralateral kidney was 24% at 6 months and 68% at 12 months. Sixteen patients (59%) had an increased microalbumin/creatinine ratio (>30 μg/mg creatinine). Microalbumin/creatinine ratio was higher in patients with MCDK than it was in the controls (P = 0.001). Conclusion: Microalbuminuria and VUR are not rare in children with MCDK. Systematic follow-up of these patients is recommended to identify those at risk of contralateral renal damage. © TÜBITAK.Item The effect of a special amino acid mixture on healing of left colonic anastomosis: An experimental study; [Özel amino asit karışımının sol kolon anastomozunun İyileşmesindeki etkisi: Deneysel çalışma](Turkiye Klinikleri, 2013) Yaman I.; Kara C.; Derici H.; Diniz G.; Ortaç R.; Özyurt B.C.Objective: Arginine, glutamine, and Beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate were combined in a dietary supplement. This specialized amino acid mixture enhances wound collagen accumulation and increases wound healing. We aimed to investigate the effects of this special amino acid mixture on the healing process of experimental left colonic anastomosis. Material and Methods: The study included 20 adult male Wistar-Albino rats. The study group (n=10) received 685 mg/kg/day specialized amino acid mixture for 7 days until 12 h before surgery and was maintained throughout the study. Following midline laparatomy a 1-cm segment of the left colon was resected. Bowel continuity was restored with an end-to-end anastomosis. The animals were re-anesthetized on day 7 after the operation and anastomotic bursting pressure was measured by passing a catheter per anum up to the area of anastomosis. Anastomotic segments were removed en bloc and were vertically divided into two. One was used for hydroxyproline measurement and the other for histopathological examination. Abramov's histologic scoring system was used in this study. Results: The hydroxyproline levels and bursting pressures in the study group were superior compared to the control group. Collagen deposition and reepithelization scores of the study group were higher than that of the control group. Conclusion: Results of the present study indicates that significantly enhancing the anastomotic bursting pressure, hydroxyproline level and collagen deposition may improve anastomosis healing. © 2013 by Türkiye Klinikleri.Item Rational use of medicine in some family health centers in Manisa; [Manisa ilindeki bazı aile sağlığı merkezlerinde akılcı ilaç kullanımı](Gulhane Military Medical Academy, 2016) Hatipoğlu S.; Özyurt B.C.Objective: In our study, over 18 people in two different locations in Manisa is intended to rational use of medicine and the factors that influence drug use. Methods: 550 people, living in two family health center in Manisa participated to this descriptive study. Data were collected by using questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of 56 questions about the demographic characteristics and the attitudes of the applicants drug use. Descriptive statistics were used for summarizing the data and the chi-square test was used to compare the categorical variables. Result: The mean age of the participants was 39.47±13.85. Of the total participants, 51.6% were male, 28.4% were university graduated, 81.6% have Social Security İnsurance. Participants 76% stated that they use medicines without consulting medical doctors. In the elementary families, in still working people, in which more than expenses even, in his own and his wife secondar and higher education, in well general health status, in medicine with attention to using prescriptions in by storage conditions were found to be the use of more rational drug Totally, 85.5% of the participants had drugs at home without using. Analgesics were the most frequently drugs held at home. Conclusion: Most participants of this study had the behavior of irrational drug use. © GATA.Item Clinical findings, child and mother psychosocial status in functional constipation(Turkish Society of Gastroenterology, 2017) Appak Y.C.; Sapmaz S.Y.; Doǧan G.; Herdem A.; Özyurt B.C.; Kasirga E.Background/Aims: Functional constipation (FC) is a common problem in childhood. In this study, we aimed to analyze the clinical and sociodemographic findings of patients with FC, parenting behaviors, and psychosocial states of children and parents. Materials and Methods: According to the Roma III diagnosis criteria, 32 patients with FC and 31 healthy controls were included. Patients' clinical and sociodemographic data set associated with constipation was determined. Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire was used to screen the emotional and behavioral problems in children. To evaluate the parents and family, Beck Depression Inventory, State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, Parental Attitude Research Instrument were used. Results: Emotional and peer problems subscale scores, parental concerns as well as over-parenting attitude were found higher in patients. Significant difference was also observed between the groups in terms of mean score of authoritarian attitude dimensions. Attitude of hostility and rejection and marital discordance was found to be significantly high in patient families. Our study revealed a decrease in the constipation rate with the increasing education level of parents, higher rate of constipation in families with less income than expenses, and lower rate of working mothers in patients with constipation. Parents' depressive symptoms and anxiety level were determined to be considerably higher. Conclusion: A mother's low education level, low socioeconomic level, presence of psychological symptoms, and problems of parental attitude-primarily the authoritarian attitude-increase the risk of FC occurrence. Therefore, FC patients and their families should definitely undergo a psychosocial assessment. ©Copyright 2017 by The Turkish Society of Gastroenterology.Item Smoking prevalence of elementary school students in Manisa; [Manisa ili ilköğretim öğrencilerinde sigara içme prevalansı](Ankara University, 2018) Alkaç Ç.; Çelik P.; Özyurt B.C.; Coşkun A.Ş.; Alpaydın A.Ö.; Göktalay T.; Demet M.; Yorgancıoğlu A.A.Introduction: In this study it is aimed to evaluate the prevalence of smoking, factors affecting smoking status, and the attitudes of the elementary school students towards the smoking prohibition law which was approved in July 2009, in city. Materials and Methods: The universe of this descriptive study was 6 th -7 th -8 th class, 8236 urban and 4937 semi-urban, total 13.173 elementary schools students in city center. Study population was determined on the basis of a previous study in which the smoking trial prevalence was found 17.5%, 831 students in 6 urban 3 semi-urban, total 9 schools were chosen randomly. A questionnaire was prepared investigating smoking status, the effects of smoking and family history. Among the 9 chosen schools, the questionnaire was applied to 615 students. SPSS 14.0 statistical package was used. Results: Forty-seven percentages of the students were female. Prevalence of smoking trial was found 23.5% (16% in urban, 35% in semi-urban schools) while the prevalence of smoking was 7.1% (1.7% in urban, 15.7% in semi-urban schools). Mean age of first smoking trial was 10.04 ± 2.3. The smoking prohibition law was supported by 86.6% of the students, the warnings on the cigarette package was thought to be effective by 43.3% students and 35.2% of the students were exposed to passive smoke. Male gender, social status, education level of the family, smoker family member or close friends were found to be important risk factors for smoking prevalence of the students. Conclusion: The early onset of smoking should guide the smoking struggle be concentrated in elementary school especially in semi-urban areas where the smoking prevalence is high. © 2018, Ankara University. All rights reserved.Item Psychometric properties of the Turkish version of the World Health Organization quality of life instrument for people with intellectual and physical disabilities (WHOQOL-DIS-TR)(Turkish Association of Nervous and Mental Health, 2018) Eser E.; Aydemir O.; Özyurt B.C.; Akar A.; Deveci S.; Eser S.; Ayik C.Objective: The aim of this study was to present the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the add-on module for the WHOQOL measure of quality of life. The module was used on adults with physical or intellectual disabilities known as the WHOQOL-DIS. Methods: Data were collected from 150 Intellectual Disabled (ID) and 157 Physically Disabled (PD) persons in the Turkish (Izmir) Participating Center of the Global WHOQOL-DIS Project. The WHOQOL-DIS module consisted of 12 disability specific items along with 26 generic items of WHOQOl-Bref. The proposed factorial structure (3 factors) of WHOQOL-DIS global study was used in the psychometric analyses of the Turkish versions of WHOQOL-DIS. Reliability analyses and construct validity were tested via CFA analyses, while convergent and discriminant validity analyses was assessed in relation to Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) and WHO Disability Assessment Schedule-II (WHODAS-II), respectively. Results: Cronbach alpha values of the WHOQOL-DIS factors were as follows for ID and PD samples respectively: Factor 1 (Discrimination and support) = 0.54 and 0.64; Factor 2 (Independence) = 0.78 and 0.79; Factor 3 (Community participation) = 0.88 and 0.83. CFI and RMSEA values were 0.98 and 0.065 for ID sample and 0.98 ve 0.064 for PD sample, respectively. Convergent-discriminant validities were satisfactory for all factors in the PD group (r = 0.27 - 0.62) whereas, Factor 1 was not found discriminative in the ID group (r = 0.09 -0.10) Conclusion: Psychometric properties provided satisfactory evidence of reliability and validity of the PD and ID Turkish versions of WHOQOL-DIS (WHOQOL-DIS-TR-D and WHOQOL-DIS-TR-ID). Nevertheless, the results of Factor 1 (discrimination and support) in ID version should be interpreted with caution. WHOQOL-DIS should be applied to the disabled persons jontly with its core (generic) domains (WHOQOL-BREF) and the disablity module (38 item version) for the sake of holistic evaluation of QOL. We recommend further studies to explore the sensitivity of the WHOQOL-DIS on various variables in the field. © 2018, Turkish Association of Nervous and Mental Health.Item Efficacy of pleth variability index (PVI) to evaluate intraoperative fluid management during orthopedic spinal surgery: A randomized controlled trial; [Ortopedik spinal cerrahi olgularında İntraoperatif sıvı yönetimini değerlendirmede pleth değişkenlik İndeksinin etkinliği: Randomize kontrollü çalışma](Anestezi Dergisi, 2020) Çevikkalp E.; Topçu I.; Açıkel A.; Sarılar S.; Keleş G.T.; Özyurt B.C.Objective: To prevent complications during major surgery, it is important to monitor blood and fluid treatment. The Pleth Variability İndex (PVI) allows noninvasive assessment of fluid management. It is based on respiratory changes in arterial pulse pressure. In our study, we aimed to compare the management in terms of variations in PVI in response to fluid loading in the monitorization of intraoperative fluid management in major surgery using classical calculation method and CVP Method: The patients were randomized into two equal (n=50) groups. In Group C, the required amount of fluid replacement was carried out with crystalloid solutions using the 4-2-1 rule and by calculating fasting, maintenance, and insensible losses. In the PVI group, 250 mL of crystalloid solution was administered in 5 minutes to patients with a PVI greater than 14%, patients with a PVI less than 14% were administered a fluid infusion with an initial dose of 4 mL kg-1 h-1. Results: In the comparison of intraoperative fluid management the amount of intraoperative fluid replacement was 3522±1098.1 mL in Group C and 1914±542.86 mL in Group PVI (p<0.05). The mean amount of intraoperative red blood cell transfusion was 0.42±0.57 unit in Group C and 0.08±0.27 unit in Group PVI (p<0.05). There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of postoperative red blood cell transfusion (p>0.05) or intraoperative hemoglobin levels (p>0.05). Conclusion: It has been thought that PVI assessment is more valuable than CVP monitoring because it is noninvasive and thus provides better cardiac stabilization with less fluid replacement. It can also provide more accurate results when evaluating intravascular volume status. © Copyright Anesthesiology and Reanimation Specialists’ Society. This journal published by Logos Medical Publishing. Licenced by Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0).Item Comparison of Postoperative Analgesic Efficacy of Different Methods after Cesarean-Section; [Sezaryen Sonrası Farklı Yöntemlerin Arasında Postoperatif Analjezik Etkinliğin Karşılaştırılması](Anestezi Dergisi, 2020) Ok G.; Çevikkalp E.; Ülkümen B.A.; Erbüyün K.; Hasdemir P.S.; Özyurt B.C.; Aydın D.Objective: In this research study,we compared postoperative analgesic effects of general anesthesia followed with transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB), epidural or spinal anesthesia and we aimed to figure out the efficacy of TAPB for the postoperative pain. Method: After approval of the ethics committee (date: 03.25.2015; decision no: 142) for the study was obtained, the study population scheduled for elective cesarean operations was divided in three subgroups as spinal, epidural and general anesthesia. Group T consisted of 30 cases that underwent general anesthesia and TAP; Group E consisted of 32 cases that underwent epidural anesthesia; and Group S consisted of 30 cases that underwent spinal anesthesia. All cases received 75 mg IM diclophenac sodium after the operation. Data about the postoperative pain (the onset time of the pain, and the severity of the pain evaluated with VAS (Visual Analog Scale) and the need for adjuvant analgesics) were recorded. In addition, heart rate, blood pressure, peripheric oxygen saturation, respiration rates at postoperative 0., 1., 4., 6. and 12. hours and side effects seen were recorded. If the patient needed any additional postoperative analgesics, 50 mg tramadol was injected intravenously. Results: There was no significant difference between the groups regarding postoperative analgesia need (Table II). The need for postoperative tramadol was minimum for patients in Group E and maximum for patients in Group S (p<0.05). VAS scores at postoperative 0., 1. and 6. hours were significantly lower for patients in Group E (p<0,05). Regarding the groups T and S, VAS scores at 6. hours were significantly lower in Group T when compared with Group S (p<0.05). Conclusion: We found that the efficacy of the epidural anesthesia was more prominent and the best method for decreasing postoperative consumption of tramadol. Epidural anesthesia increased the postoperative analgesic efficacy and decreased the tramadol consumption in patients undergoing TAP block. In order to increase the comfort of the mother and newborn, TAPB may be an option for patients who are not candidates for epidural anaesthesia. © Copyright Anesthesiology and Reanimation Specialists’ Society.Item Role of acetazolamide in treatment of patients with menstrual migraine(ASEAN Neurological Association, 2021) Çetin G.; Ak A.K.; Özyurt B.C.; Selçuki D.Objective: According to the ICHD-3 criteria, menstrual migraine (MM) is divided into two groups: pure menstrual migraine (PMM) and menstrually-related migraine (MRM). The present study aimed to evaluate and compare the severity of headache using a visual analog scale (VAS) and the effect on quality of life using the Headache Impact Test (HIT) and Migraine Disability Assessment (MIDAS) tests before and after 3 months of treatment in using short-term prophylaxis with acetazolamide. Methods: Patients who presented to the headache outpatient clinic of the neurology department with a diagnosis of MM were retrospectively reviewed. Acetazolamide was given at a dosage of 500 mg daily for 5 days starting two days before the predicted onset of the menstrual cycle as a short-term prophylactic treatment. VAS, MIDAS, and HIT assessments were performed before and after treatment. Results: A total of 26 patients with PMM and 26 patients with MRM were identified. After acetazolamide treatment, statistically significant improvement was found in MIDAS, VAS and HIT scores in both groups of patients. The post-treatment MIDAS score was significantly lower in the MRM group, but there was no significant difference in post-treatment VAS and HIT scores between the groups. Conclusion: Using acetazolamide for short-term prophylaxis in patients with MM leads to decreased severity and frequency of headache and improvement in quality of life. The study is the first in the literature to use acetazolamide for short-term prophylaxis in patients diagnosed with MM. © 2021, ASEAN Neurological Association. All rights reserved.Item The relationship between ultrasonographically measured testicular volumes and cord blood inhibin B concentrations in healthy term male neonates(Elsevier B.V., 2023) Ersoy B.; Ovalı G.Y.; Canda E.; Onur E.; Özyurt B.C.; Tansuğ N.Serum inhibin B (INHB) concentrations are associated with testicular volumes (TV) in all periods of childhood. The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between TV measured by ultrasonography (US) and cord blood inhibin B and total testosterone (TT) concentrations, stratified by mode of delivery. In total 90 male infants were included. Testes of healthy, term newborns were evaluated by US on the third day after delivery. TV were calculated using two formulae: The ellipsoid formula [length (mm) × width (mm2) × π/6] and Lambert formula [length (mm) x width (mm) x height (mm) x 0.71]. Cord blood was taken for the determination of total testosterone (TT) and INHB. TT and INHB concentrations were evaluated according to TV percentiles (<10th, 10th-90th, >90th). There was a strong positive correlation between mean TV calculated with both formulae by percentile group (r = 0.777, r = 0.804, r = 0.846; p < 0.001). Cord blood INHB, but not TT were significantly lower in newborns with TV < 10th percentile compared to those with TV between 10 and 90th percentile and > 90th percentile (p < 0.05). There was a positive correlation between left and right TV calculated by either formula, and cord blood INHB (r = 0.212, 0.313, 0.320, 0.246, p < 0.05), not TT. There was no significant difference between hormones and TV when grouped by mode of delivery (p > 0.05). The Lambert and ellipsoid formulas are equally reliable in calculating neonatal testicular by ultrasound. INHB concentration is high in cord blood and positively correlated with neonatal TV. Cord blood INHB concentration may be an indicator for early detection of testicular structure and function disorders in neonates. © 2023 Society for Biology of Reproduction & the Institute of Animal Reproduction and Food Research of Polish Academy of Sciences in OlsztynItem Neurocognitive effects and electrophysiological findings in ADHD and self-limiting centrotemporal spike wave epilepsy (SeLECTS) − A prospective tertiary care study(Academic Press Inc., 2024) Orak S.A.; Bilaç Ö.; Polat M.; Sobay N.S.; Yalçin A.H.; Korkmaz R.; Kubur Ç.Ç.; Atasever A.K.; Yilmaz C.; Özyurt B.C.Objective: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in patients with self-limiting epilepsy with centrotemporal spike wave (SeLECTS), as well as the electroclinical features associated with this comorbid condition and the neurocognitive effects using psychometric tests. Additionally, we analysed the electrophysiological findings and neurocognitive status of patients with ADHD to estimate the prevalence of epilepsy and neurocognitive effects in the ADHD population and evaluate their clinical features. Method: The study included patients diagnosed with SeLECT and ADHD who were matched for age and gender. Electrophysiological tests, psychometric tests, demographic and clinical characteristics of SeLECTS patients aged 7–13 years and ADHD patients of similar age were analysed. The study examined electrophysiological and psychometric tests, as well as demographic and clinical characteristics. Both groups underwent testing using the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-R), Stroop Colour and Word Test (SCWT), and EEG (Electroencephalogram). The SeLECT group also underwent the Bender Visual-Motor Gestalt Test. Rsults: No significant relationship was found between the SeLECT and ADHD groups in terms of age and gender. The rate of epileptiform discharge in EEG findings without a diagnosis of epilepsy was 5.6 % (n = 2) in the ADHD group. The rate of ADHD in the SeLECTS group was 28 % (n = 11). Although all subsections of the WISCR test were higher in the ADHD patient group than in the SeLECTS patient group, only verbal IQ and total IQ showed a significant difference. No significant differences were found between the completion times, error rates, and correction averages of the SCWT sections in both groups. There was no significant correlation found between the performance IQ, verbal IQ, and total intelligence scores in either the isolated SeLECTS patient group or the SeLECTS + ADHD patient group (p > 0.05). However, it is worth noting that verbal IQ was below normal in both groups and slightly lower in the SeLECT + ADHD group. Additionally, the mean SeWT completion time was significantly longer in the SeLECT + ADHD group than in the isolated SeLECT group. However, no significant difference was found in the Bender Gestalt Visual Motor Perception Test. In the psychometric analyses comparing the isolated SeLECTS, SeLECT + ADHD, and ADHD patient groups, the SCWT completion times were significantly longer in the SeLECT + ADHD group than in the other two groups. The verbal IQ score was significantly higher in the ADHD group than in the other two groups. Conclusion: In conclusion, although SeLECTS is commonly considered a benign form of epilepsy, our study found a high rate of comorbidity with ADHD. This condition has a negative impact on verbal intelligence and sustained attention, highlighting the importance of a complete neuropsychological evaluation at the stage of epilepsy diagnosis. It is crucial not to overlook the possibility of an ADHD diagnosis. © 2024