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Article Evaluation of Central Auditory Processing in Children with Developmental Dyslexia(Elsevier Ireland Ltd, 2026) Begen, Senanur Kahraman; Ciyiltepe, Muge Muzeyyen; Arslan, BerkayObjective: Developmental dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental disorder primarily characterized by phonological and reading difficulties. This study aimed to investigate temporal auditory processing and dichotic listening performance in children with developmental dyslexia and to explore their potential contribution to reading-related difficulties. Methods: Sixty children aged 8-13 years participated in the study, including 30 children diagnosed with developmental dyslexia and 30 age-matched typically developing peers. Central auditory processing was assessed using the Staggered Spondaic Word (SSW) test for dichotic listening and the Frequency Pattern Test (FPT), Duration Pattern Test (DPT), and Random Gap Detection Test (RGDT) for temporal auditory processing. Results: Children with developmental dyslexia demonstrated significantly poorer performance than controls across all temporal and dichotic auditory processing measures (p < 0.05). In the SSW test, the greatest performance difference was observed in the left competing condition. Temporal processing deficits were evident in frequency discrimination, duration pattern recognition, and gap detection tasks. Conclusion: Children with developmental dyslexia exhibit weaknesses in temporal and dichotic auditory processing tasks. Given the linguistic demands inherent in some dichotic measures, these findings likely reflect an interaction between auditory and language-related processing rather than isolated auditory pathway dysfunction. Incorporating central auditory processing assessment into multidisciplinary dyslexia evaluations may contribute to more targeted diagnostic and intervention approaches.Article Investigation of Toxoplasma Gondii and Human Papillomavirus in Paraffin-Embedded Spontaneous Abortus Materials(Oxford Univ Press inc, 2026) Usluca, Selma; Bakir, Ayfer; Kurkcu, Muhammed Furkan; Caglar, Melike; Duran, Firdevs SahinObjective Toxoplasma gondii and human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause spontaneous abortus. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of these pathogens in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded placenta samples from women diagnosed with spontaneous abortus.Methods A total of 288 formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded placenta tissue blocks stored in the archives of Etlik City Hospital Pathology Laboratory were included in the study between October 1, 2022, and June 23, 2023. The presence of T gondii and HPV in formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded placenta samples was investigated using real-time polymerase chain reaction.Results The T gondii DNA was not detected in the samples. However, anti-T gondii IgG antibody was positive in 10.4% (11/106) of the patients. Human papillomavirus DNA was positive in 5.4% of the samples, with HPV 18 and HPV 31/58/66 being the most frequently detected HPV types.Conclusions Our study revealed that HPV could infect the placenta by detecting high-risk HPV in placental samples. However, no relationship was found between HPV positivity and previous stillbirth or spontaneous abortus. Prospective studies with larger populations are needed to further understand the role of these factors in the cause of spontaneous abortus.Correction Rehabilitation in Neuromuscular Diseases: Best Turkish Practice Recommendations by Multidisciplinary Experts (Nov, 10.1007/S13760-025-02923-8, 2025)(Springer Heidelberg, 2026) Umay, Ebru; Tanigor, Goksel; Toraman, Fusun; Karaahmet, Ozgur; Bilgilisoy, Meral; Sertpoyraz, Filiz; Kasapoglu, BanuIn this article, a co-author name has been missed out in the original published version. The complete correct name is given below. Banu Kasapoğlu. The original article has been corrected. © The Author(s) under exclusive licence to Belgian Neurological Society 2026.Article Citation - Scopus: 1Randomised Comparison Between Navigation and Non-Navigation Camera Control Performance in a Surgical Simulation Task Using a Haptic Device Interface(Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2026) Cagiltay, Nergiz Ercil; Topalli, Damla; Tuner, Emre; Berker, MustafaIntroduction:Navigation skills for controlling the camera in the surgical field are critical for many minimally invasive surgery (MIS) procedures. Currently, endoscopes lack integrated navigation aids, making camera control a challenging task. This experimental study aims to investigate the effect of navigation guidance on the performance of beginners.Patients and Methods:A custom computer-based simulation environment was developed for this study, featuring two conditions - one with navigation guidance and one without - focussed on a camera-cleaning task. Participants (64 beginners) were randomly assigned to one of these groups and used two haptic devices to simulate the endoscope and surgical tools.Results:Participants in the guided condition performed significantly better than those in the unguided condition. Notably, female participants completed the task in significantly less time under the guided condition compared to the unguided one.Conclusion:These findings suggest that incorporating navigation aids into endoscope interfaces could improve user performance, especially for beginners. Medical device manufacturers should consider adding navigation features to enhance usability. In addition, simulation-based instructional systems should integrate navigation aids to better support surgical training.Letter Reply to Letter to the Editor: Critical Appraisal of Caval Valve Implantation Procedure in 7 Cases of Torrential Tricuspid Regurgitation(Kare Publ, 2026) Bozbas, Huseyin; Barcin, Cem; Asfour, Mohamed; Celebi, Savas A.; Cam, Ersin; Ilkay, ErdoganArticle Utilizing POCUS in the Diagnosis of Small Bowel Obstruction and the Barriers to Its Implementation in Resource-Limited Settings: A Systematic Review(Springer Int Publ AG, 2026) Razakh, Ayesha; Uzor, Angelina; Htoon, April; Valko, MichalPurposeSmall bowel obstruction (SBO) is a common surgical emergency that can lead to significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs, particularly when diagnosis is delayed. In rural and resource-limited emergency settings, advanced imaging techniques like computed tomography (CT) may not be readily available. As a result, clinicians often rely on physical examinations and plain radiographs which can be unreliable. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) provides a rapid, radiation-free and cost-effective diagnostic alternative that can be performed directly at the bedside.MethodsWe conducted a systematic review of published literature evaluating the diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility of POCUS in identifying SBO on the following databases PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library and Google Scholar databases from January 2000 to December 2024. Studies were screened and selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria adhering to PRISMA 2020 guidelines.ResultsThe sensitivity of POCUS for SBO ranged from 85.0 to 100%, while specificity ranged from 54.0 to 100%. Diagnostic accuracy remained high across a broad range of expertise overcoming operator dependence. Examination durations are approximately 10-11 min, which is markedly shorter than 45-min to 3-h by CT.ConclusionPOCUS presents as a practical, scalable and cost-saving tool for diagnosing SBO in rural emergency care, addressing significant gaps where CT is not available and also facilitates faster diagnosis by timely identification of specific features. Future efforts should focus on developing validated algorithms for resource-limited settings allowing immediate care management.Article Trends and Scientific Evolution in Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) Research: A Comprehensive Bibliometric Study Using Vosviewer(Sage Publications Inc, 2026) Sever, Sinem Nur; Oktem, Hale; Jamil, Yusuf; Pelin, CanBackground: Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) has become a standard treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms. However, the evolution of EVAR research and its global landscape remain underexplored. This bibliometric analysis aims to map publication trends, identify key contributors, and analyze thematic shifts in EVAR literature over the past three decades.Methods: Data were collected from the Web of Science Core Collection (SCIE) in May 2025. A total of 4264 original research articles on EVAR were analyzed using VOSviewer for co-authorship, co-citation, and keyword co-occurrence mapping. Citation trends, geographical distribution, and institutional contributions were also assessed.Results: Research on EVAR showed steady growth, with a peak of 295 publications in 2024. The United States contributed the largest share (33.02%) of publications. Prolific authors such as Schermerhorn and Verhagen, affiliated with leading institutions like Harvard University, played a pivotal role in advancing the field. Keyword analysis revealed a shift from technical terms (e.g., "stent graft") to clinical outcomes (e.g., "reintervention") over time. The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in EVAR research is emerging as a key focus area.Conclusion: This study highlights the growth and evolving focus of EVAR research, with a notable shift toward patient-centered outcomes. Despite strong contributions from high-income countries, there is a significant gap in research from low-resource settings. Future directions should include addressing gaps in radiation safety, emergency EVAR applications, and exploring AI-driven clinical decision-making for personalized treatments. Complex EVAR research continues expanding, reflecting guideline evolution and advancing practice in anatomically challenging cases.Clinical Impact This bibliometric analysis demonstrates how EVAR has progressed from an emerging minimally invasive technique to a guideline driven standard of care, with a growing emphasis on complex fenestrated and branched procedures. For clinicians, the findings clarify where the evidence base is well established, particularly for standard infrarenal EVAR, and where further caution and innovation are required, including complex anatomies, long term durability, and reintervention risk. By synthesizing influential studies, key guideline milestones, and evolving research themes, this study supports evidence based clinical decision making, improves patient counseling, and reinforces the importance of lifelong surveillance. Its innovation lies in translating three decades of global research into clinically actionable insight.Article Effect of Freezing Phenomenon on Gait Parameters and Pedobarographic Pressure Distribution in Patients with Parkinson's Disease(Springer-Verlag Italia Srl, 2025) Korkusuz, Suleyman; Korkusuz, Busra Seckinogullari; Demircan, Emine Nur; Ozcan, Aysenur; Cakmakli, Gul Yalcin; Balkan, Ayla Fil; Elibol, BulentBackground This study aimed to examine the gait parameters of individuals with Parkinson's Disease with and without freezing of gait (FoG) on the treadmill, where freezing difficulty decreases. Methods Our study included three groups of demographically similar individuals: 15 patients with Parkinson's disease without freezing of gait, 14 patients with Parkinson's disease with freezing of gait, and 14 healthy controls. Spatiotemporal parameters of gait and static-dynamic pedobarographic pressure distribution analysis were performed using a computerized gait evaluation system (on a treadmill). Results The step length, gait speed and gait phase duration of the freezing of gait group were lower than the other groups (p < 0.05). While pedobarographic pressure distribution during static stance was similar in all groups (p > 0.05), pedobarographic pressure distribution during gait was different between groups (p < 0.05). Conclusion In patients with freezing of gait, gait speed was lower, step length and single support phase were shorter, and double support phase was longer. While the amount of load on the backfoot was lower in both Parkinson's groups, the amount of load on the forefoot was lower only in patients with freezing of gait. Even if freezing of gait did not occur, it was observed that the gait characteristics of Parkinson's disease with freezing of gait were different from those of Parkinson's disease without freezing of gait.Article The Relationship between Perinatal Grief and Spiritual Well-Being in Women Experiencing Termination due to Fetal Anomaly in Türkiye(Springer, 2025) Sari, Tugba; Gemicioglu, Sirin Harkin; Harkin Gemicioğlu, ŞirinPregnancy termination is a significant event in women's lives and can be considered a traumatic experience that can assess grief reactions. Couples who accept the decision to have a medical termination due to fetal anomaly face not only anxiety and feelings of loss, but also difficulties adapting to and coping with the termination process. This study aims to examine the relationship between perinatal grief and spiritual well-being in women who experience termination due to fetal anomaly. The study sample consisted of 256 women who had undergone termination during pregnancy. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (percentage, mean, standard deviation), the Mann-Whitney U test for independent samples, the Kruskal-Wallis test, Spearman correlation, and multiple linear regression analyses. The participants' mean score on the Perinatal Grief Scale was 112.87 +/- 15.04. The spiritual well-being scale subscale scores were 56.13 +/- 8.69 for the transcendence subscale, 25.27 +/- 2.94 for the harmony with nature subscale, and 26.58 +/- 3.18 for the anomie subscale. The correlation between the mean scores of the scales indicated that perinatal grief level was positively and significantly related to both the transcendence (r = 0.454; p < .001) and harmony with nature (r = 0.571; p < .001) subscales, while there was a strong negative correlation between perinatal grief and the anomie subscale (r = -0.762; p < .001). In conclusion, the study results indicate that perinatal grief is significantly related to various dimensions of spiritual well-being. These findings support the idea that supporting spiritual well-being in individuals experiencing perinatal grief can strengthen psychosocial adjustment.Article Citation - WoS: 1Rehabilitation in Neuromuscular Diseases: Best Turkish Practice Recommendations by Multidisciplinary Experts(Springer Heidelberg, 2025) Umay, Ebru; Tanigor, Goksel; Toraman, Fusun; Karaahmet, Ozgur; Bilgilisoy, Meral; Sertpoyraz, Filiz; Nazli, Fatma; Kasapoglu, BanuBackground and aim:Neuromuscular diseases (NMDs) are a heterogeneous group of diseases including motor neurone diseases (MND), muscle diseases (MD), neuropathies and neuromuscular junction diseases (NMJD). NMDs are characterized by a wide range of symptoms and findings, depending on different underlying issues. Therefore, the literature includes specific management and/or rehabilitation recommendations for each subgroup and even for some diseases within these subgroups. Currently, neither in our country nor globally is there a comprehensive recommendation study that thoroughly addresses all aspects of NMD rehabilitation developed by experienced and specialized multidisciplinary experts in the field.Materials and methodsThe recommendations in this paper have been created by a multidisciplinary team for all patients without age limitation under the headings of peripheral neuropathy/polyneuropathy, MND, MD and NMJD using the seven-step and 3 round modified Delphi method via e-mail. The strength of agreements (SOA) was calculated for each item (recommendation) using percentages (response of between 8 and 10%), median values, and interquartile range with Kappa method.ResultsThe opinions of the experts were analysed according to the 3-round modified Delphi method, and a list of 110 items of recommendations for patients with NMDs of all ages was prepared in as much detail as possible to shed light on almost all questions and problems that may be encountered in clinical practice. There were 5 recommendations in the general management subsection, 20 recommendations in the rehabilitation indications subsection, 8 recommendations in the rehabilitation contraindications section, and 77 recommendations in the rehabilitation section (general principles 7 recommendations, modalities 13 recommendations, exercise characteristics 57 recommendations).ConclusionWe think that this study will be a light for physicians dealing with this patient group in clinical practice, as it includes fine details up to exercise prescriptions.