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Purpose This study aims to evaluate the content, quality and functionality of YouTube videos on the anatomy of Neurocranium bones and to measure educational usefullness of the videos. Methods In this cross-sectional study, searches were made using the keywords "Neurocranium bones" and "Skull anatomy" in the YouTube search tab. Demographic data such as type, source, duration, upload date, and view rates of the videos were recorded. The quality and content of the videos were evaluated using the total content score (TCS), modified DISCERN scale, JAMA and Global Quality Scale (GQS). SPSS 26.0 software was used for statistical analysis. Results A statistically significant high correlation was observed between the GQS scores and the DISCERN scores (r = 0.813, p < 0.001). There was a high statistically significant positive correlation between the total content score and GQS (r = 0.887, p < 0.001) and between total content score and modified DISCERN (r = 0.691, p < 0.001). Also, there was a statistically significant positive moderate correlation between GQS scores and JAMA scores (r = 0.507, p < 0.05). A statistically significant moderate correlation was observed between JAMA and DISCERN scores (r = 0.521, p < 0.001), video length (r = 0,416, p < 0,05), comments (r = 0,457, p < 0,05), likes (r = 0,608, p < 0,001). There was a moderate statistically significant positive correlation between total content score and JAMA (r = 0,431, p < 0,05). Conclusion The majority of YouTube videos have insufficient information on neurocranium bones in the medical and dental school curriculum. Anatomists and institutions should be encouraged to prepare and present YouTube videos with assessment systems such as DISCERN, JAMA, GQS, and TCS in line with the current anatomy education curriculum.

Aim: Shoulder joint is important for the functional capacity of the upper extremity. A big part of the functionality in this joint is created by rotator cuff muscles. Rotator cuff injuries are the primary reason for shoulder induced pain and injuries. The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of kinesio-taping in addition to conventional physiotherapy methods on upper extremity function, quality of life and emotional state in patients with chronic rotator cuff syndrome. Material and Method: Our study was performed on 92 patients (64 females-28 males) with rotator cuff syndrome. The patients were randomly divided into two groups. Conventional physiotherapy was applied to the first group and conventional physiotherapy techniques to the second group were applied kinesio taping twice a week. Each patient was evaluated with the disabilities of the arm, sholder and hand (DASH scale), short form-36 (SF-36 scale), visuel analog scale (VAS) score and BECK depression inventory before and after treatment. The evaluation was made within the group and between groups. Results: It was determined that there was a statistically significant decrease in DASH and VAS evaluations in both groups before and after treatment. SF-36 scores were found to increase statistically significantly. When the post-treatment scores were compared, it was seen that there was a statistically significant difference between the two groups. In BECK depression inventory scores, there was no significant difference in both groups. Conclusion: It was concluded that kinesio banding therapy is an effective treatment method when it is applied in addition to conventional physiotherapy techniques in the clinic, in terms of improving upper extremity function, increasing the quality of life and reducing pain in patients with RMS.

Context: The modified Mallampati test (MMT) is one of the most common examination methods to predict possible intubation problems. Aim: The present study aims to investigate the relationship between anthropometric measurements and the MMT in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) during the exacerbation period (COPD-E) and stable period (COPD-S). Materials and Methods: The present study included two groups of participants that consisted of 107 healthy individuals in the control group and 107 patients who were diagnosed with COPD (patient group). Two measurements were taken from the patients during the exacerbation and stable periods. The MMT, body mass index (BMI), face height, thyromental distance, and sternomental distance were measured and recorded. Statistical Analysis Used: Data collected were analyzed using the SPSS Statistics for Windows, version 22.0. Results: In the COPD-E period, the MMT score increased, whereas the face height value decreased (P = 0.030). During the COPD-S period, it was found that the higher BMI values were related to higher MMT scores (P = 0.025). The MMT score increased significantly during the COPD-S period, whereas the thyromental distance values decreased (P = 0.034). Conclusion: It is considered that the low face height value in the COPD-E period, the increase in the BMI, and the decrease in the thyromental distance in the COPD-S period could increase the difficult intubation possibility. The results of the present study which may lead to progression in the COPD database would contribute to the clinicians.

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