[Purpose] Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder resulting from a defect in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. A consequence of this is chronic hyperglycemia with disturbances in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism. We investigated whether there is any difference among DM patients and a control group in terms of lumbar and femur BMD (bone mineral density), and standard deviation scores (Z score and T score). [Subjects and Methods] This randomized, prospective, controlled, single-blind study was conducted in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department Faculty of Medicine, Bezm-i Alem Vakıf University. Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus were included in the patient groups. Healthy individuals were included in the control group. [Results] A total of 126 patients completed the study (63 in the study group, 63 in the control group). There was no significant difference in the results of the laboratory examinations of the cases. The bone mineral densities of the cases were found to be significantly low in terms of the lumbar (L1–4) T scores in the type 2 diabetes group. [Conclusion] Although osteoporosis is one of the potential complications of type 1 diabetes, its effect on bone mineral density in type 2 DM is controversial. In different studies, the bone mineral density values have increased, decreased or remained normal. With the exception of the lumbar (L1–4) T score, similar results were obtained in this study.

Derleme Akut Miyeloid Lösemi (AML)Akut miyeloid lösemi (AML) Key words: Acute myeloid leukaemia, AML, childhood leukaemia J Child 2012; 12(4):153-158 GİRİŞAkut miyeloid lösemi (AML), normal hücrelere göre proliferasyon hızı artmış, spontan apoptosisi azalmış hücrelerin kontrolsüz ve klonal proliferasyonu ile ortaya çıkan ve hızla artan bu hücrelerin kemik iliğini işgali ile seyreden bir malign hastalıklar grubudur. Uzun süreli izlemde çocuk hastalarda sürvi ülkelere göre % 40-60 oranındadır ve tüm lösemi hastalarının % 35'i hastalığa, tedavi toksisitelerine bağlı olarak kaybedilir. Son yıllar-da yüksek riskli hastaların belirlenip bu hasta gruplarına daha yoğun tedavi verilmesi ile düşük riskli hastalarda % 90'lara varan olaysız sağkalım, yüksek risk hastalarda da artan bir özelliktedir ve umut vericidir. EpidemiyolojiAML her yıl tanı konan yeni lösemilerin yaklaşık % 20'sini oluşturur. Çocukluk çağında ALL AML'den 4 kez fazladır, ancak yenidoğan döneminde AML çok daha sıktır. Adolesanda AML oranı artmaya başlar ve yeni vakaların % 50'si AML'dir. Bu artış erişkinde de sürer. Gelişmiş ülkelerde AML lösemilerin % 15'ini oluştururken, Türkiye ve diğer gelişmekte olan ülke-lerde bu oran 1:1'dir.ALL erkeklerde daha sık görülmekteyken AML'de sıklık açısından cinsler arasında fark yoktur. Irksal farklılıklar açısından sarı ırk ön sırayı alırken bunu beyaz ve siyah ırklar izlemektedir.AML sıklığının daha fazla olduğu kanıtlanan durumlar Tablo 1'de görülmektedir.

[Purpose] Our purpose was to create awareness among of social rehabilitation at the university and in local governments, to identify gaps in social rehabilitation, and to increase the effectiveness of social rehabilitation. [Subjects and Methods] This study included stroke patients undergoing physical rehabilitation from the stroke outpatient clinic (43 patients) and the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Home Care Service (101 patients); face-to-face interviews were conducted to collect patient information regarding nutritional status. In addition, baseline functional independence measure (FIM) scores at baseline and during three months of follow-up were also compared. [Results] The average FIM motor scores at three months did not differ significantly between the home and hospital treatment groups. However, there were significant differences in baseline FIM motor and cognitive scores and three-month follow-up scores as well as average FIM total baseline scores between groups. In addition, month-to-month analysis of changes in FIM values between the two groups also revealed significant differences. [Conclusion] The results of our study were concordant with those of previous studies of stroke patients receiving rehabilitation, in demonstrating improved patient functional and cognitive capacity.

[Purpose] Doner kebab is a food specific to Turkey; it is a cone-shaped meat placed vertically on a high stand. The doner kebab chefs stand against the meat and cut it by using both of their upper extremities. This work style may lead to recurrent trauma and correspondingly the upper extremity problems. The aim of this study was to investigate the upper extremity disorders of doner chefs. [Subjects and Methods] Doner kebab chefs were selected as the study group, and volunteers who were not doner kebab chefs and didn’t exert intense effort with upper extremities their business lives were selected as the control group. A survey form was prepared to obtain data about the participants’ ages, working experience (years), daily work hours, work at a second job, diseases, drug usage, and any musculoskeletal (lasting at least 1 week) complaint in last 6 months. [Results] A total of 164 individuals participated in the study, 82 doner chefs and 82 volunteers. In 20.6% of the study group and 15.6% of the control group, an upper extremity musculoskeletal system disorder was detected. Lateral epicondylitis was more frequently statistically significant in the work group. [Conclusion] Hand pain and lateral epicondylitis are more frequent in doner chefs than in other forms of business.

Background: Lymphedema and chronic edema is a major health care problem in both developed and nondeveloped countries The Lymphoedema Impact and Prevelance - International (LIMPRINT) study is an international health service-based study to determine the prevalence and functional impact in adult populations of member countries of the International Lymphoedema Framework (ILF). Methods and Results: A total of 1051 patients from eight centers in Turkey were recruited using the LIMPRINT study protocol. Data were collected using the core and module tools that assess the demographic and clinical properties as well as disability and quality of life (QoL). Most of the Turkish patients were recruited from specialist lymphedema services and were found to be women, housewives, and having secondary lymphedema because of cancer treatment. The duration of lymphedema was commonly <5 years and most of them had International Society of Lymphology (ISL) grade 2 lymphedema. Cellulitis, infection, and wounds were uncommon. The majority of patients did not get any treatment or advice before. Most of the patients had impaired QoL and decreased functionality, but psychological support was neglected. Although most had social health security access to lymphedema centers, nevertheless access seemed difficult because of distance and cost. Conclusion: The study has shown the current status and characteristics of lymphedema patients, treatment conditions, the unmet need for the diagnosis and treatment, as well as burden of the disease in both patients and families in Turkey. National health policies are needed for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment in Turkey that utilize this informative data.