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    The Effect of Hamstring Eccentric Strength and Asymmetry on Acceleration and Vertical Jump Performance in Professional Female Soccer Players
    Badau, A; Cengiz, SS; Karesi, H; Er, B
    The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between eccentric hamstring muscle strength and acceleration and vertical jump in professional female soccer players. Twentieth professional female soccer players actively playing soccer participated in the study voluntarily with age (arithmetic mean +/- standard deviation) 18.31 +/- 5,97. The NORDBORD device was used to measure the participants' hamstring eccentric force output, the SmartspeedTM Contact Mat was used for vertical jump performance and the FUSIONSPORTS SmartspeedTM PRO photocell (Fusion Sport, Queensland, Australia) was used for 0-20m sprint performance measurements. When the relationship between eccentric hamstring strength parameters, vertical jump and sprint performance of the participants was analyzed, no significance was found. It is seen that there is a negative relationship between VJ and 0-5m at a moderate level (r=-586, p=.022) and a negative relationship between VJ and 0-20m at a high level (r=-.793, p=-.000). Since the studies examining the relationship between Hamstring Strength and Sprint performance are limited in number, it is not possible to reach a definite conclusion, more comprehensive and more studies are needed.
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    Geographical barriers to timely diagnosis of cystic fibrosis and anxiety level of parents during newborn screening in Turkey
    Gokdemir, Y; Eyuboglu, TS; Emiralioglu, N; Er, B; Sen, V; Pekcan, S; Ergenekon, AP; Hizal, MG; Eryilmaz, S; Kose, M; Hangul, M; Cakir, E; Cokugras, H; Kilinc, AA; Sasihuseyinoglu, AS; Altintas, DU; Gulen, F; Eski, A; Bingol, A; Ozdemir, A; Topal, E; Gursoy, TR; Girit, S; Ay, P; Yilmaz, O
    Background Despite the availability of cystic fibrosis (CF) screening countrywide, diagnostic delay is still a crucial issue. The objectives of this study were to explore the stages of the NBS process, determine the risk factors associated with diagnostic delay and evaluate parent anxiety and experience throughout the process. Methods This is a multicenter cross-sectional study. A questionnaire was completed by parents of newborns diagnosed with CF via NBS in 17 centers. Socio-demographic characteristics, parent knowledge and experiences related to NBS, sweat test availability in the region of residence, and time to the definitive CF diagnosis were assessed through this questionnaire. Parents' anxiety levels were evaluated through the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory scales 1 and 2. Delayed diagnosis (DD) was defined as a definite CF diagnosis beyond the 8th week of life. Predictors of delayed CF diagnosis were evaluated by univariate and multivariate analysis. Results A total of 220 CF patients diagnosed via NBS were enrolled; 82 (37.3%) babies had DD. Multivariable analysis indicated that residence in the Southeast Anatolia region of Turkey (OR = 10.79, 95% CI = 2.37-49.2) was associated with a higher incidence of DD compared with other regions in Turkey. Of the total, 216 (98.1%) of the caregivers regarded the NBS program as useful and 180 (82%) reported high anxiety levels. Conclusion The organization of newborn screening should take into account regional and socio-cultural characteristics to improve the early diagnosis of CF and also reduce the anxiety level of parents.
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    ERS International Virtual Congress 2021: Highlights from the Turkish Thoracic Society Early Career Members
    Senel, MY; Karadogan, D; Vardaloglu, I; Develi, E; Çelik, S; Hizal, M; Özsezen, B; Öncel, A; Can, I; Hürsoy, N; Uyar, K; Karakas, FG; Er, B; Asfuroglu, P; Gürsoy, TR; Eyuboglu, TS; Çakir, EP; Ademhan, D; Karaoglanoglu, S; Emiralioglu, N; Öztürk, NAA; Marim, F; Güçlü, ÖA; Çetin, N; Topçu, DÖ; Çelik, P; Akgün, M
    This review aimed to highlight some important points derived from the presentations of the European Respiratory Society 2021 Virtual International Congress by a committee formed by the Early Career Task Group of the Turkish Thoracic Society. We summarized a wide range of topics including current developments of respiratory diseases and provided an overview of important and striking topics of the congress. Our primary motivation was to give some up-to-date information and new developments discussed during congress especially for the pulmonologists who did not have a chance to follow the congress. This review also committed an opportunity to get an overview of the newest data in the diverse fields of respiratory medicine such as post-coronavirus disease 2019, some new interventional and technologic developments related to respiratory health, and new treatment strategies.
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    Barriers to Timely Diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis Via Newborn Screening in Turkey
    Gokdemir, Y; Emiralioglu, N; Sismanlar, T; Er, B; Pekcan, S; Ergenekon, A; Sen, V; Eryilmaz, S; Hizal, MG; Kose, M; Hangul, M; Cakir, E; Cokugras, H; Atabek, A; Sasihuseyinoglu, S; Gulen, F; Bingol, A; Ozdemir, A; Topal, E; Gursoy, TR; Ay, P; Yilmaz, O
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    Eating attitudes of migraine patients in Turkey: a prospective multi-center study
    Ocal, R; Karakurum-Goksel, B; Van, M; Coskun, O; Karaaslan, C; Ucler, S; Gokcay, F; Celebisoy, N; Sirin, H; Ak, AK; Saritas, AS; Sirin, TC; Bayir, BRH; Ekizoglu, E; Orhan, EK; Bayram, D; Tanik, N; Bicakci, S; Ozturk, V; Inan, LE; Metin, KM; Eren, Y; Dora, B; Oguz-Akarsu, E; Karli, N; Celik, EU; Atalar, AC; Celik, RGG; Mutluay, B; Aydinlar, EI; Dikmen, PY; Semercioglu, S; Emre, U; Buldukoglu, OC; Er, B; Kilboz, BB; Ibis, S; Yagiz, S; Koklu, H; Kamaci, I; Aliyeva, G; Ates, BE; Kara, MM; Altunc, FZ; Kaya, I; Sisman, C
    Background Migraine is a disease characterized by headache attacks. The disease is multifactorial in etiology and genetic and environmental factors play role in pathogenesis. Migraine can also be accompanied by psychiatric disorders like neurotism and obsessive compulsive disorder. Stress, hormonal changes and certain food intake can trigger attacks in migraine. Previous studies showed that eating attitudes and disorders are prevalant in patients with migraine. Eating disorders are psychiatric disorders related to abnormal eating habits. Both migraine and eating disorders are common in young women and personality profiles of these patient groups are also similar. A possible relationship which shows that migraine and eating habits are related can lead to a better understanding of disease pathogenesis and subsequently new therapeutic options on both entities. Association of migraine in relation to severity, depression and anxiety and eating habits and disorders were aimed to be investigated in this study.Methods The study was designed as a prospective, multi-center, case control study. Twenty-one centers from Turkey was involved in the study. The gathered data was collected and evaluated at a single designated center. From a pool of 1200 migraine patients and 958 healthy control group, two groups as patient group and study group was created with PS matching method in relation to age, body-mass index, marital status and employment status. Eating Attitudes Test-26 (EAT-26), Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck's Anxiety Inventory (BAI) were applied to both study groups. The data gathered was compared between two groups.Results EAT-26 scores and the requirement for referral to a psychiatrist due to symptoms related to eating disorder were both statistically significantly higher in patient group compared to control group (p = 0.034 and p = 0.0001 respectively). Patients with migraine had higher scores in both BDI and BAI compared to control group (p = 0.0001 and p = 0.0001 respectively). Severity of pain or frequency of attacks were not found to be related to eating attitudes (r:0.09, p = 0.055).Conclusions Migraine patients were found to have higher EAT-26, BDI and BAI scores along with a higher rate of referral to a psychiatrist due to symptoms. Results of the study showed that eating habits are altered in migraine patients with higher risk of eating disorders. Depression and anxiety are also found to be common amongst migraine patients.
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    What We Learned about COVID-19 So Far? Notes from Underground
    Akyil, FT; Karadogan, D; Gürkan, CG; Yüksel, A; Arikan, H; Eyüboglu, TS; Emiralioglu, N; Gürsoy, TR; Serifoglu, I; Toreyin, ZN; Marim, F; Kara, BY; Özakinci, H; Develi, E; Çakmakci, S; Kusbeci, TC; Karcioglu, O; Gulhan, PY; Erçelik, M; Er, B; Ataoglu, Ö; Polat, D; Kaya, I; Önyilmaz, TA; Aydin, A; Kizilirmak, D; Er, AB; Kilinç, M; Günaydin, FE; Gürz, S; Karaoglanoglu, S; Çelik, S; Esendagli, D; Toptay, H; Sertçelik, UÖ; Akgün, M
    The novel coronavirus pandemic poses a major global threat to public health. Our knowledge concerning every aspect of COVID-19 is evolving rapidly, given the increasing data from all over the world. In this narrative review, the Turkish Thoracic Society Early Career Taskforce members aimed to provide a summary on recent literature regarding epidemiology, clinical findings, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and control of COVID-19. Studies revealed that the genetic sequence of the novel coronavirus showed significant identity to SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV. Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 receptor is an important target of the SARS-CoV-2 while entering an organism. Smokers were more likely to develop the disease and have a higher risk for ICU admission. The mean incubation period was 6.4 days, whereas asymptomatic transmission was reported up to 25 days after infection. Fever and cough were the most common symptoms, and cardiovascular diseases and hypertension were reported to be the most common comorbidities among patients. Clinical manifestations range from asymptomatic and mild disease to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome. Several patients showed typical symptoms and radiological changes with negative RT-PCR but positive IgG and IgM antibodies. Although radiological findings may vary, bilateral, peripherally distributed, ground-glass opacities were typical of COVID-19. Poor prognosis was associated with older age, higher Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score, and high D-dimer level. Chloroquine was found to be effective in reducing viral replication in vitro. Likewise, protease inhibitors, including lopinavir/ritonavir, favipiravir, and nucleoside analogue remdesivir were proposed to be the potential drug candidates in COVID-19 management. Despite these efforts, we still have much to learn regarding the transmission, treatment, and prevention of COVID-19.