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Acta Medica

Background: Syndecan-1 (SDC-1) is a member of the syndecan family, which includes heparan sulfate... more Background: Syndecan-1 (SDC-1) is a member of the syndecan family, which includes heparan sulfate proteoglycans. SDC-1 is important for cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions. The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between serum SDC-1 levels and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Methods: Eighty-two patients aged 65 years and over were included in the study. The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) was used to evaluate the cognitive functions of the patients. Comprehensive geriatric assessment components were administered to the patients. Serum SDC-1 levels were measured with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay kit. Results: When patients were grouped as control, MCI and AD, significant decreases were observed in Katz daily living activity (p<0.001), Lawton instrumental daily living activity (p=0.001), Mini-nutritional assessment (p=0.001), MMSE (p=0.001) scores. SDC-1 level was 154.88±22.85 in the control group, 157.95±19.45 in the MCI g...

Cukurova Medical Journal, 2020

Purpose: Accurate blood pressure measurement (BPM) is the main point for the proper diagnosis and... more Purpose: Accurate blood pressure measurement (BPM) is the main point for the proper diagnosis and management of hypertension. In this paper, we aim to assess the approaches taken by family physicians (FPs) about BPM and blood pressure measurement devices’ (BPMDs) standards. Materials and Methods: A survey was prepared in accordance with the current hypertension guidelines to assess the knowledge and awareness of FPs about BPM methods and BPMDs’ standards. Questionnaires were filled out face-to-face with family physicians. Results: In total, 300 of 412 local FPs were included in this study. Office BPMs were preferred by 41.7% of physicians, whereas 42.7% expressed their preference for HBPMs for hypertension diagnosis and treatment. Aneroid devices were chosen by 61.3% of FPs who believed that their knowledge and skills about BPM were excellent. The rate of FPs who preferred devices not compatible with one of the recommended devices in the guidelines was 79.7%. A total of 53% of FPs r...

BMC Geriatrics

Background Pre-treatment evaluation for sarcopenia is recommended in cancer patients. New screeni... more Background Pre-treatment evaluation for sarcopenia is recommended in cancer patients. New screening tests that are less time-consuming and can identify patients who will potentially benefit from geriatric assessment are being developed; the G8 geriatric screening test is one such example. We aimed to investigate whether the G8 screening test can detect probable sarcopenia and is valid and reliable compared to a comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) in Turkish older adults with solid cancers. Methods We included solid cancer patients referred to a single center. Probable sarcopenia and abnormal CGA were defined as low handgrip strength. Cut-offs for handgrip strength in the Turkish population have been previously determined to be 32 kg for males and 22 kg for females and impairment in at least one of the CGA tests, respectively. The CGA tests comprised KATZ Basic Activities of Daily Living Scale Lawton–Brody Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Scale, Mini-Mental-State Examinat...

European Geriatric Medicine

Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

Geriatrics & Gerontology International