İstanbul Galata Üniversitesi Kurumsal Akademik Arşivi
DSpace@Galata, İstanbul Galata Üniversitesi tarafından doğrudan ve dolaylı olarak yayınlanan; kitap, makale, tez, bildiri, rapor, araştırma verisi gibi tüm akademik kaynakları uluslararası standartlarda dijital ortamda depolar, Üniversitenin akademik performansını izlemeye aracılık eder, kaynakları uzun süreli saklar ve telif haklarına uygun olarak Açık Erişime sunar.
Güncel Gönderiler
A rare form of schwannomatosis on the volar surface of the hand and wrist: A case report
(Elsevier, 2024) Kıraç, Müge; Kara, Abbdullah Burak; Bulut, Halil İbrahim; Başdemir, Gülçin; Gümüş, Danyal; Özkan, Korhan
Background: Schwannomas, which are also known as neurilemomas, constitute the most common type of peripheral nerve tumors. These tumors can grow slowly and occur as painless swellings over the course of several years before their diagnosis. The aim of this report is to present a case of a very rare plexiform schwannoma originating from second digital nerve and multiple schwannomas from third and fourth digital nerves and palmar cutaneous branch of median nerve with emphasis given on differential diagnosis and treatment strategy. Case Presentation: A 15-year-old patient presented with soft tissue masses on the volar surface of the hand, initially diagnosed as benign nerve sheath tumors. Surgical excision was performed twice, preserving nerves and tendons. Recurrence occurred, and subsequent biopsy confirmed benign nerve sheath tumors. Microscopic examination revealed multinodular/plexiform schwannoma in the larger lesion and simple schwannomas in others, leading to a diagnosis of multiple schwannomatosis. All surgeries resulted in intact sensory and motor function. Conclusion: Surgical treatment can be curative and effectively employed for concomitant schwannoma tumors. Nevertheless, with careful planning and execution, surgery remains a promising option for patients with concomitant schwannomas. Further research and long-term follow-up studies are needed to fully understand the outcomes and refine the techniques used in these surgical treatments.
Knowledge and awareness of pollen-food allergy syndrome among dentists: A cross-sectional survey
(Science Direct, 2026) Dolu, K.O; Arslan, S.; Arslan, E.
Background and objective: This cross-sectional survey represents the first study to systematically quantify pollenfood allergy syndrome (PFAS) awareness and clinical management approaches among actively practising dentists. Methods: Seventy-seven dentists in Istanbul, Turkey participated (mean age 34.4 ± 7.9 years; 72.7% female) in this cross-sectional, descriptive survey. The survey was distributed via an open link through professional messaging and social media platforms; accordingly, a response rate could not be calculated. Results: Nearly all participants (97.4%) had received no postgraduate allergy training, and 94.8% reported inadequate or absent PFAS awareness. A critical recognition–application gap was identified: 62.3% selected the correct definition from multiple-choice options, yet only 37.7% correctly interpreted an equivalent clinical scenario involving raw versus cooked food reactions – and notably, 41.7% of those who correctly identified the definition still failed this scenario. More strikingly, 93.5% had never considered PFAS in differential diagnosis despite 54.5% reporting encounters with oral mucosal complaints in the preceding year. PFAS knowledge showed no association with professional experience, specialty, or prior patient encounters (all P > 0.05), indicating a systemic educational deficit rather than an experience-dependent gap. Conversely, 71.4% correctly identified allergy and immunology as the appropriate referral specialty, and 81.8% rated their educational need at the highest level. Conclusions: These findings reveal that PFAS remains a diagnostically invisible syndrome in dental practice. Given dentists’ frontline position in encountering oral mucosal symptoms – the hallmark presentation of PFAS – integration of allergic syndromes into dental curricula, structured allergist–dentist referral pathways, and practical screening protocols are urgently needed.
Postoperative thirst in children: Experience of children's, parents and health professionals
(2026) Şensoy, Özlem; Mert, Sabiha; Aydın, Ayfer; Şahin, Ceylan
Purpose: Thirst is one of the most distressing symptoms experienced by pediatric patients after surgery. This study aimed to explore and document the experiences of children, parents, and health professionals regarding postoperative thirst, providing insights to develop care strategies that address the emotional and psychological needs of pediatric patients. Design: A qualitative approach was employed to gather in-depth insights into the experiences of children, parents, and health professionals regarding postoperative thirst. Methods: Purposive sampling was employed in a Pediatric Surgery Unit, involving a total of 40 participants: ten children, sixteen parents, and fourteen health professionals. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with all participants, and the transcribed data were analyzed using qualitative content analysis. Findings: The content analysis revealed five themes: physical symptoms, feeling of discomfort, lack of knowledge, coping strategies, and suggestions. Conclusions: This qualitative study highlights the critical importance of addressing postoperative thirst in enhance the physical and emotional well-being of pediatric patients, emphasizing that thirst is not merely a physical symptom but a multidimensional experience that significantly affects children and their families. Implications to practice: This findings supports health professional should be educated on recognizing and managing postoperative thirst as a symptom in postoperative care. Integrating evidence-based thirst management strategies into postoperative care protocols can significantly improve patient outcomes, reduce anxiety, and promote recovery, ultimately advancing the quality of pediatric surgical care. © 2026 Elsevier Inc. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies.
Yetişkilerde Bilişsel Bozukluklar
(2023) Elen, Mehmet Akif
Bilişsel Bozukluklar Nelerdir? Bilişsel bozukluklar, organizasyon, düzenleme ve algı gibi yürütücü işlevlerde problemlerin yaşandığı durumlardır ve bu problemler, işlemleme hızı, akıl yürütme, planlama, yargılama, karar verme, duyguları gösterme ve düzenleme, perseverasyon, dürtü kontrolü, farkındalık, dikkat, dil, öğrenme, bellek ve zamanlama dahil olmak üzere birçok bilişsel alandaki performansı etkileyebilmektedir (VandenBos, 2007). Bilişsel eksikliklere birçok farklı bozuklukta rastlanılabilse de, bu bölümde, öne çıkan belirtilerin bilişsel yeti yitimleri olduğu durumlar gözden geçirilecektir. Örneğin, hatırlama ve yürütücü işlevlerde problemlerin de yaşandığı majör depresif bozukluk gibi bozukluklar bu bölümün kapsamı dışındadır. Nörobilişsel bir bozukluk olarak ana belirtileri bellekle ilgili problemler olan Alzheimer hastalığı ise bu yazıdaki nörobilişsel bozukluklar kapsamındadır.
The Impact of Social Media Based Advice on Health Behaviors in Digital Health Communication
(Journal of Health Communication, 2026) Öngel, Volkan; Yurttaş, Özge Uluğ; Ateş, Gözde Bozkurt; Gümüşboğa, Yağmur; Mutlu, Hatice
The growing visibility of social media influencers has increased interest in their role in shaping health beliefs and behaviors. While prior research has largely focused on message characteristics or direct behavioral outcomes, less attention has been given to the conditions under which influencer-based health messages are interpreted and translated into action. This study conceptualizes influencer-based health communication not as a direct persuasive force, but as a conditional communication process. Drawing on Uses and Gratifications Theory and the Health Belief Model as interpretive frameworks, it examines how individuals engage with health-related influencer content, how such engagement relates to health perceptions, and how digital health literacy shapes message interpretation.Survey data from social media users were analyzed using Firth's penalized logistic regression to address the rarity of influencer-driven health behavior. Findings indicate that, despite high levels of exposure to influencer-based health content, the translation of such exposure into health-related action remains limited. Exposure to health content significantly increases the likelihood of influencer-driven behavior, whereas higher digital health literacy reduces this likelihood, suggesting a protective effect. Additionally, perceived commercial intent decreases the probability that influencer recommendations lead to action.By distinguishing between engagement and behavioral change, this study reframes influencer effects as conditional outcomes shaped by motivations, perceptions, and interpretive competencies. It contributes to health communication literature by moving beyond linear persuasion models and highlighting the critical role of digital health literacy. The findings also offer practical implications for strengthening individuals' ability to critically evaluate health information in digital environments.
