Beck Depression Inventory Scores Research Articles

Short‑term effects of pregabalin plus exercise therapy on pain, emotional status, physical function and nociceptive responses in patients with fibromyalgia.

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of pregabalin plus exercise vs. pregabalin treatment alone on the electromyographic nociceptive flexion reflex (NFR) threshold in patients with fibromyalgia (FM). For this purpose, the present study included a total of 40 patients diagnosed with FM according to the American College of Rheumatology 2010 criteria. The patients were divided into two groups as follows: Group 1 received pregabalin treatment only and group 2 received exercise therapy in addition to pregabalin treatment. Assessments were made at baseline and at the 1st month using a visual analog scale (VAS) to measure pain, the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) to measure the severity of FM, Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI) to measure depression and the NFR to measure the compressive forces on peripheral nerves. In both groups, the NFR threshold following treatment was significantly higher than that at the baseline results (P#x003C;0.001). There was no significant difference between the groups as regards the difference from pre- to post-treatment NFR threshold values (P=0.610 and P=0.555, respectively). There was a strong, negative correlation between the pre-treatment NFR threshold and VAS resting, VAS motion and FIQ scores (Rho=-0.62, Rho=-0.69 and Rho=-0.60, respectively). There was a moderate negative correlation between the pre-treatment NFR threshold and BDI scores (Rho=-0.35). On the whole, the present study demonstrates that in the treatment of FM, pregabalin improves the clinical scores and leads to an increase in the NFR threshold. Herewith, it should be noted that short-term exercise therapy does not appear to provide additional benefits.

The Potential Use of Monocyte-to-High-Density Lipoprotein Ratio as a Chronic Inflammatory Marker in Major Depressive Disorder.

Monocytes secrete pro-inflammatory and pro-oxidant cytokines as part of inflammatory reactions. High-density lipoproteins have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. This study investigated the potential use of the monocyte-to-high-density lipoprotein ratio in the follow-up of major depressive disorder. The study group was composed of patients with newly diagnosed or preexisting major depressive disorder who applied to a psychiatric clinic and did not receive antidepressant treatment in the last 2 weeks. These patients were tested for the monocyte-to-high-density lipoprotein ratio in the psychiatric outpatient clinic both in the first interview and at their follow-up at 2 months. The control group, on the other hand, consisted of subjects who presented to the checkup clinic without any complaints. The study included a total of 98 individuals aged between 18 and 62 years, including 66 women and 32 men. The proportion of women in the study group was higher than that in the control group (P = .002). Patients in the study group had higher first high-density lipoprotein levels than healthy controls (P = .026). Beck's Depression Inventory scores of the study group decreased significantly from the first to the second interview (P < .001). There was no significant correlation between the percentage of change in Beck's Depression Inventory scores and the percentage of change in the monocyte-to-high-density lipoprotein ratio (P = .271). The high-density lipoprotein levels in healthy controls were not higher than those in the group with major depressive disorder; monocyte levels did not differ between the groups and the monocyte-to-high-density lipoprotein ratio was not superior to Beck's Depression Inventory and could not be used in prognosis.

Role of vitamin D in the association between pre-stroke sleep quality and poststroke depression and anxiety.

Poor sleep quality, mood disorders, and vitamin D deficiency are common in stroke. We investigated the association between serum vitamin D levels and pre-stroke sleep quality and the occurrence of poststroke depression (PSD) and poststroke anxiety (PSA) in acute ischemic stroke (AIS). This prospective cross-sectional study included hospitalized patients withAIS and age- and sex-matched controls. Vitamin D levels were measured within 24h of admission. Sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) at admission. The severity of depression and anxiety symptoms was evaluated according to Beck Depression Inventory and Beck Anxiety Inventory scores, respectively, within 72h after admission. Comparing 214AIS patients with 103controls, patients had significantly higher scores of Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and PSQI and lower vitamin D levels (p < 0.001). Among AIS patients, Beck Depression Inventory (p = 0.004) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (p = 0.018) scores were significantly higher in bad sleepers (PSQI score ≥ 6) than in good sleepers (PSQI score ≤ 5). Correlation analysis revealed negative correlations between serum vitamin D levels and Beck Depression Inventory (r = - 0.234; p < 0.001), Beck Anxiety Inventory (r = - 0.135; p = 0.016), and PSQI (r = - 0.218; p < 0.001) scores. Decreased serum vitamin D levels at admission are associated with a high risk for PSD and PSA in patients with poor pre-stroke sleep quality during the early stages of AIS.

Non-dynamism and temporal disturbances

Philosophical accounts denying that temporal passage is an objective feature of reality face an explanatory challenge with respect to why it appears to us as though time passes. Recently, two solutions have surfaced. Cognitive illusionism claims that people experience the passage of time due to their belief that time passes. Cognitive error theory claims that we do not experience the passage of time, but hold the belief that we do, which we have acquired through making an inference from the prior belief that time passes. These approaches suppose that belief and passage experience are explanatorily connected, and they depend on the claims that people who experience the passage of time or at least believe that they do also believe that time passes. To test these claims, we probed the beliefs of populations of individuals with depression and schizotypy, thus conditions that are strongly associated with alterations in temporal phenomenology. Depression was assessed with the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and schizotypy with the short Oxford-Liverpool Inventory of Feelings and Experiences (O-LIFE). While cognitive illusionism and inferentialist cognitive error theory would predict a strong association between BDI and O-LIFE scores and beliefs about time passage, our study found no such association. The experience of passage does not seem to be explanatorily connected to beliefs about the passage of time.

An Intraoperative Sub-Anesthetic Dose of Esketamine on Postoperative Depressive Symptoms in Perimenopausal Women with Breast Cancer Undergoing Modified Radical Mastectomy: Protocol for a Randomized, Triple-Blinded, Controlled Trial.

Depressive symptoms are common among perimenopausal women with breast cancer having modified radical mastectomy. Esketamine exerts antidepressant effects. This study aims to assess whether an intraoperative sub-anesthetic dose of esketamine prevents postoperative depressive symptoms in these patients. In this randomized, triple-blinded, placebo-controlled trial, we will enroll 130 perimenopausal women (aged 45-60 years) with breast cancer undergoing unilateral modified radical mastectomy. Patients will be randomly assigned with a 1:1 ratio to receive either esketamine (0.25 mg/kg i.v.) or normal saline after anesthesia induction and before skin incision. The primary outcome is the incidence of depressive symptoms at day 30 postoperatively, assessed using the Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI). Secondary outcomes include incidence of depressive symptoms and BDI scores at day 1, 3, and 180 postoperatively, anxiety symptoms and scores at day 1, 3, 30, and 180 postoperatively, pain intensity and quality of recovery at day 1 and 2 postoperatively, nausea and vomiting within 48 hours postoperatively, length of postoperative hospital stay, and cancer-specific outcomes. Data will be analyzed in the modified intention-to-treat population. This is the first trial to evaluate the effects of a sub-anesthetic dose of esketamine on depressive symptoms in perimenopausal women after modified radical mastectomy. The results of this study will help to improve their mental health and recovery after breast cancer surgery. Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2200064348).

HEMODİYALİZ HASTALARINDA DEPRESYON VE MANEVİ İYİ OLUŞ: KESİTSEL BİR ÇALIŞMA

Aim: This study was designed to determine the relationship between depression and spirituality in hemodialysis patients in a dialysis center. &#x0D; Material and Method: The research is in the type of descriptive research. The current study was conducted with 74 patients hemodialysis. Ethics committee approval and institutional permission were obtained before starting the study. The data of the study was collected by applying “Personal Information Form”, “Beck Depression Inventory” and “Spiritual Well-Being Scale”. The data were collected face to face using the questionnaire method. In the analysis of the data, descriptive statistics, t-test, Anova test and correlation analysis were used.&#x0D; Results: More than half of the patients were 51 years and over (54.1%) and 60.8% were male. When the Beck Depression Inventory's scores were analyzed according to the cut-off point, it was found that 58.1% of the patients showed depressive symptoms. In the study, BDI mean score was 19.27±7.31, SWBS mean score was 18.74±10.8 (Subscales: Peace 5.70±3.52, Meaning 6.27±3.67, Faith 6.75±3.97). The results of this study revealed that there is a negative significant relationship between mental well-being and depression (p

Female Pattern Hair Loss and Negative Psychological Impact: Possible Role of Brain-derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF).

Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL) is considered the most common type of hair loss in females. Women with FPHL may suffer from psychological distress and defective social functioning. Patients with psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders almost have a deficient brain and blood brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels (BDNF). This serum BDNF level may act as a diagnostic marker for negative psychological impact in FPHL patients. Evaluate the levels of serum BDNF in patients with FPHL and correlate its level to the severity of alopecia and the degree of psychological impact. Forty-six female patients with FPHL and 41 healthy age-matched female volunteers as a control were included in the study. Patients filled out a Dermatology Life Quality Index questionnaire. Both patients and controls filled Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) questionnaires. Serum levels of BDNF were measured for all the participants using the ELISA technique. Patients with FPHL had significantly lower levels of BDNF and significantly higher Beck depression inventory score and PSS questionnaire scores. There is a significant negative correlation between serum levels of BDNF and Beck Depression Inventory, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and PSS questionnaire scores. Patients with FPHL are at a high risk to develop chronic stress and depression. The serum level of BDNF is a good predictor for the assessment of chronic stress and depression in FPHL patients.

The relationship of coping skills with psychache in patients with depressive disorder.

Suicide is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Psychache (psychological pain) and diminished tolerance of psychaches are important risk factors for suicide. People experiencing psychaches of similar severity may not demonstrate the same levels of tolerance because of various coping skills. This study aimed to determine the relationship between psychache, tolerance for psychache, and coping skills in individuals with depression and healthy controls. We included 73 patients with depressive disorders without comorbid mental disorders and 65 healthy controls. We applied beck depression inventory, beck hopelessness scale, beck suicidal ideation scale, psychache scale, tolerance for mental pain scale (TMPS), and coping attitudes evaluation scale (COPE) to all participants. People with depression had significantly higher COPE dysfunction scores than those in the control group did. Patients who had previously attempted suicide attempt(s) previously had significantly higher beck hopelessness scale, beck depression inventory, COPE dysfunction, and psychache scale scores, and lower TMPS-10 scores than those who did not attempt suicide. Mediation analyses revealed that dysfunctional coping skills played a partial mediating role in the relationship between psychache and the TMPS. The study revealed that dysfunctional coping skills were related to suicidal ideation and previous suicide attempts. These findings suggest that improving coping skills could help reduce the severity of suicidal ideation.

Depression diagnosis based on electroencephalography power ratios.

Depression is a common mental disorder that impacts millions of people across the world. However, its diagnosis is difficult due to the dependence on subjective testing. Although quantitative electroencephalography (EEG) has been investigated as a promising diagnostic tool for depression, the associated results have proven contradictory. The current study determines whether the alpha/beta (ABR), alpha/theta (ATR), and theta/beta (TBR) ratios can serve as biological markers of depression. We used open-access EEG data from OpenNeuro to investigate power ratios in the resting state of 46 patients with depression and 75 healthy controls. Spectral data were extracted by fast Fourier transform at the theta band (4-8Hz), alpha band (8-13Hz), and beta band (13-32Hz). Neural network, logistic regression, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were used to assess the diagnostic accuracies of each suggested index. Additionally, the cutoff point, sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, and negative predictive value at the maximized Youden index were compared for each variable. Decreased anterior frontal, frontal, central, parietal, occipital, and temporal ABR and decreased central and parietal TBR were observed in the depression group. The area under the curve of the ROC curves further revealed that these ratios could all effectively differentiate depression. In particular, the central, frontal, and parietal ABR exhibited high discrimination scores. Multiple logistic regression analysis demonstrated that the Beck Depression Inventory and Spielberger Trait Anxiety Inventory scores, as well as the probability of depression, increased with a decrease in the central ABR. Moreover, neural network analysis revealed that the global ABR was the most effective index for diagnosing depression among the three global EEG power ratios. The central, frontal, and parietal ABR represent potential biomarkers to differentiate patients with depression from healthy controls.

Does flaxseed and chia use affect postprandial glucose, insulin and subjective saturation response in healthy individuals?

Background/Aim: In recent years, there has been an increase in the prevalence of obesity and its complications, along with a growing awareness of healthy nutrition. As a result, consumers are seeking to incorporate more functional foods into their diets. Chia and flax seeds have gained popularity due to their soluble fiber and antioxidant capacity. This study aims to compare the effects of consuming cakes made with the addition of chia and flax seeds on blood glucose and insulin levels, as well as evaluate their impact on post-consumption satiety response in individuals. Methods: This randomized, double-blind, self-controlled experimental study involved 12 volunteers (19–64 years old) who were free from acute or chronic diseases. The participants had a body mass index (BMI) value between 18.5 and 24.9 kg/m2 and a Beck Depression Inventory score of 8 or below. The study investigated the effects of standard and test cakes containing 50 g of digestible carbohydrates, including chia-added cake, flaxseed-added cake, and chia+flaxseed-added cake. Postprandial blood sugar, insulin, and subjective satiety responses were assessed. A standard nutrition program (diet: 60% carbohydrates, 20% protein, 30% fat) was implemented at least one week before the study, and participants were asked to maintain 24-h food consumption records the day before the test days. Throughout the study period, individuals were instructed to avoid caffeine, medication, nutritional supplements, and heavy physical activity. Cake consumption sessions were conducted at the research center, with participants visiting four times in total, with at least 1-week intervals. Fasting for 10–12 h prior to each visit, saturation responses were measured using a visual analog scale at 0, 15, 30, 60, 90, 120, and 180 min. Blood samples were also collected to assess blood glucose and insulin levels. Results: The study revealed that cakes containing chia and flaxseeds, compared to the standard cake, as well as flaxseed-added cake compared to chia-added cake, resulted in higher plasma glucose under-curve values and saturation responses and lower hunger responses (P=0.038, P=0.016, P=0.004, respectively). Conclusion: The findings indicate that both chia and flax seeds impact glycemic control and the sensation of satiety, with flaxseed exhibiting greater effectiveness than chia.

The Effect of Clinical Pilates Exercises and Prenatal Education on Maternal and Fetal Health.

The mental, physical and sexual health of women as well as maternal and fetal health should be considered during the prenatal and postnatal periods. Investigating the effect of clinical Pilates exercises and prenatal education (CPE & PE) on obstetric and neonatal outcomes as well as the mental, physical, and sexual health of women was intended. In the second trimester, mothers with singleton pregnancies who attended (n=79, study group) or did not attend (n=80, control group) CPE & PR were recruited to this prospective cohort study, and were evaluated in the prenatal and postnatal periods. Depression was assessed with Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), sexual functions with Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), muscle strength with Gross Muscle Scales (GMS), and labor pain with Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). In addition, the presence of low back pain (LBP) was questioned. No significant association of CPE & PE with obstetric outcomes such as cesarean rates, preterm birth, and neonatal outcomes such as birth weight and Apgar scores were identified. Changes in VAS scores, the incidence of perineal trauma, and episiotomy were not associated with CPE & PE. However, CPE & PE was associated with lower BDI scores, a gradual increase in the total scores of FSFI, increased GMS, and reduced LBP. CPE & PE had no adverse effects on obstetric and neonatal outcomes and was associated with improved mental, physical, sexual health scores during pregnancy and postpartum.

Depression and incident cardiovascular disease among patients with chronic kidney disease

BackgroundDepression is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and is prevalent among patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). We aimed to identify the association of depression with incident CVD. MethodsWe studied patients with CKD stages 2–4 enrolled in the Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort (CRIC) and excluded participants with preexisting CVD. The Cox proportional hazard model was used to examine the association between baseline depression [Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI) score ≥11] and incidence of CVD (cerebrovascular accident, myocardial infarction, heart failure, or peripheral artery disease). Models were adjusted for age, sex, race, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), urine albumin-creatinine ratio (UACR), systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and 10-year estimated CVD risk. ResultsAmong 2585 CRIC study participants, 640 (25%) patients had depression at study baseline. Compared to patients without depression, patients with depression were more likely to be women (56% vs. 46%), non-White (68% vs. 53%), with household income <$20,000 (53% vs. 26%), without a high school degree (31% vs. 15%), uninsured (13% vs. 7%), with lower eGFR (42 vs. 46 ml/min/1.73 m (Palmer et al., 2013 Jul)22), and with higher UACR (90 vs. 33 mg/g). In multivariate analyses, depression was associated with a 29% increased risk of developing CVD (adjusted hazard ratio 1.29, 95% confidence interval 1.03–1.62, p = 0.03). BDI (as a continuous variable) was associated with CVD (adjusted hazard ratio 1.017, 95% confidence interval 1.004–1.030, p = 0.012). ConclusionsAmong patients with CKD stages 2–4 enrolled in CRIC without preexisting CVD, depression was associated with a 29% increased risk of incident CVD.

Rasch analysis of the beck depression inventory in a homeless and precariously housed sample

The approach to analysis of and interpretation of findings from the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), a self-report questionnaire, depends on sample characteristics. To extend work using conventional BDI scoring, the BDI's suitability in assessing symptom severity in a homeless and precariously housed sample was examined using Rasch analysis. Participants (n=478) recruited from an impoverished neighbourhood in Vancouver, Canada, completed the BDI. Rasch analysis using the partial credit model was done, and the structural validity, unidimensionality, and reliability of the BDI were studied. A receiver operating characteristic curve determined a Rasch cut-off score consistent with clinical depression, and Rasch scores were correlated with raw scores. Good fit to the Rasch model was observed after rescoring all items and removing Item 19 (Weight Loss), and unidimensionality and reliability were satisfactory. Item 9 (Suicidal Wishes) represented the most severe symptom. Rasch-based scores detected clinical depression with moderate sensitivity and specificity, and were positively correlated with conventional scores. The BDI in a community-based sample of homeless and precariously housed adults satisfied Rasch model expectations in a 20-item format, and is suitable for assessing symptom severity. Future research on depression in similar samples may reveal more information on using specific symptoms to determine clinical significance.

Increased Dispersion of Ventricular Repolarization as an Arrhythmic Risk Marker in Drug-free Patients With Major Depressive Disorder: A Preliminary Comparative Study.

Drug-free patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) are understudied in terms of increased risk for arrhythmias. In this study, we compared changes in corrected QT interval (QTc), QTc dispersion (QTcd), Tpeak-Tend (Tp-e), Tp-e/QT ratio, corrected JT interval (JTc), and JTc dispersion (JTcd), which are considered to be among the risk factors for the emergence of ventricular arrhythmias in patients with MDD. The study involved 50 patients with MDD who had been free of psychotropic medications for at least 1 month and 52 age-matched and sex-matched healthy controls. Illness-related characteristics, including duration of illness and Beck Depression Inventory scores, were recorded. Electrocardiography recordings made under a standardized procedure were performed for all participants, and arrhythmia risk markers were calculated from the electrocardiograms. The patient group had significantly higher QTcd, JTc, and JTcd values compared with the controls. Among electrocardiogram markers, only Tp-e/QTc was significantly and inversely correlated with the duration of illness, while none of the markers was associated with Beck Depression Inventory scores. Alterations in electrocardiogram-derived markers of ventricular arrhythmia, which can be obtained easily and inexpensively, can be evaluated for the prediction and prevention of severe cardiac conditions in patients with MDD and considered in selecting the safest antidepressant options available.

A Study of the Impact of Psychiatric Distress on Coping Responses and the Levels of Anxiety, Depression, and Suicidal Ideation among Undergraduate Nursing Students

Background: Entering medical professional courses is stressful to students in general and more so in a profession like nursing. Identifying the most effective methods of coping strategies with psychiatric distress may help to reduce mental health issues. This study was conducted to estimate the levels of psychiatric distress, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation, and their correlation with coping responses among undergraduate nursing students. Methodology and Participants: Sixty-eight 1st-year BSC nursing students participated in the study. The students were surveyed online using Google Forms. Participants had to fill up five scales: General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28); Coping response inventory; State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI); Beck Depression Inventory (BDI); and Adult Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (ASIQ). Results: Thirty-nine students (57.35%) were found to be facing psychiatric distress (GHQ-28 Score &gt;4). Sixteen (23.5%) had moderate depression and 13 (19.1%) had severe depression scores. Psychiatric distress scores were positively correlated with Depression, Anxiety, and Suicidal Ideation scores. A positive correlation was also found between suicidal ideation and anxiety and depression. A significant positive correlation was found between emotional discharge and acceptance/resignation (coping strategies) and GHQ, STAI, BDI, and ASIQ Scores. Positive reappraisal (PR), seeking guidance and support (SG), and problem-solving were the three coping strategies that had negative correlations with psychiatric distress, state anxiety, and suicidal ideation. Conclusion: Psychiatric distress increased depression levels, anxiety as well as suicidal ideation. Emotional discharge was identified as the most commonly used coping response. PR, SG, and problem-solving were the three most effective coping strategies which helped in reducing perceived stress levels.

Body Mass Index in Women is Related to Eating Behaviour, Addictive Eating and Depression

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine the eating behaviour, food addiction and depression status in women with different body mass indexes. Participants included 951 adult women whose BMI ranged from 14.9 kg/m2 to 55.8 kg/m2. In the study, general characteristics of the participants and their eating habits were asked, their anthropometric measurements were requested, and the “Dutch Eating Behaviour Questionnaire (DEBQ)”, “Addiction-Like Eating Behaviour Scale (AEBS)” and “Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)” questions were asked. It was determined that the mean age of the participants was 31.4±7.7 years, and the body mass index of 53.0% was within the normal range. 86.6% of the participants stated that their emotional state affects their eating habits. A statistically significant correlation was determined between the DEBQ and its subscales, AEBS and BDI scores of BMI classes (F(4,914)=13.043; 36.234; 5.386; 36.505; 31.070; 15.388, P

Female sexual dysfunction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Sexual life of women with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can be affected by breathing difficulties, a decrease in functional status, depressive mood and fatigue. To evaluate the sexual dysfunction in female COPD patients and the possible explanatory mechanisms or correlations between these conditions. The study included 70 female patients with COPD aged between 36-65 and 70 age-matched controls. All the subjects completed questionnaires for the Female Sexual Functional Index (FSFI), BECK depression inventory and, spirometry. Statistically significant sexual dysfunction was noted in COPD patients compared to the non-COPD group (p<0.001). BECK depression inventory scores of the COPD patients were also significantly lower (p<0.001). no correlation between FSFI and BECK depression scores in 'patients' characteristics (r=-0.055, p=0.651). No significant difference was found in age, forced expiratory volume (FEV)1%, and exacerbation history of the previous year according to severity of depression (p>0.005). In linear regression analysis determining depression, no statistically significant factor was found among age, number of comorbidities, and FEV1/ forced vital capacity (FVC) % predicted (p>0.05). In multivariable analysis, only fatigue during intercourse was found to be a statistically significant factor in predicting sexual dysfunction among factors like age, presence of comorbidities, duration of the disease, smoking status, FEV1%, m MRCpoints, 6-minutes walk test, BECK depression scores (p=0.008). Sexual dysfunction is reported in many COPD females and seems to be related not to spirometric measures or exercise capacity but to fatigue. Depression is also a common comorbidity, of which both disorders are often neglected.

Investigation of the Effects of Physical Activity Level on Posture, Depression and Sleep Quality in University Students

University years are a critical period for physical activity, which has physical, mental, and social benefits throughout life. This study aimed to understand how the posture, depression, and sleep quality levels of university students with different physical activity levels are affected and to emphasize the importance of interventions that increase physical activity levels. Our study included 366 students from Ankara Medipol University who were studying in 2022-2023 and agreed to participate in our study. Postures of students; with Posture Screen Mobile, physical activity levels; with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), depression levels; with the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and Sleep quality; with the Sleep Quality Scale and Sleep Variables Questionnaire (SQS-SVS) were evaluated. According to the results obtained from the study, when the beck depression inventory scores of the students were compared according to their physical activity levels, there was a difference in favor of the physically active group (p&amp;lt;0.05), while no difference was found in the sleep quality scale scores (p&amp;gt;0.05). No difference was observed between the groups when the posture disorders were compared according to the student's physical activity levels (p&amp;gt;0.05). When university students were classified according to different physical activity levels, it was determined that sleep quality and posture disorders did not change, while depression levels were positively affected as activity levels increased. Directing students to physical activities and evaluating their posture and directing them to necessary activities is essential.

The effects of bariatric surgery on sexual life, depression and quality of life in women

Aims: Sexual dysfunction negatively affects women’s biological, psychological and social aspects of life, reducing their quality of life. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of bariatric surgery (BS) on sexual life, depression and quality of life in women. Methods: This prospective study was conducted at Medistate Hospital and İstanbul Medipol University Çamlıca Hospital between December 2022 and March 2023. Female sexual function index (FSFI) total score and FSFI subgroups (desire, arousal, hydration, orgasm, satisfaction, pain), Beck anxiety inventory (BAI) and Beck depression inventory (BDI) were compared in before and after BS. Results: The mean age and body mass index (BMI) of the subjects were 32.59±3.92 years and 33.44±3.18, respectively. BS led to significant improvement in total FSFI score (p&lt;0.001) and all sexual domains. Results found a statistically significant association between BS andimprovement in total BDI score in women (p&lt;0.001). There was statistically significant association between BS andimprovement in total BAI score in women (p&lt;0.001). Conclusion: Our findings show the benefits of BS in improving sexual life and quality of life, at least for the first three months postoperatively.

Peripheral nerve blocks for the management of lumbo-sacral radiculopathy: A prospective study.

The epidural injections used to treat lumbar radiculopathy are potentially associated with serious complications like neurological injuries and epidural abscess. The nociceptors have the unique property of being pseudo-unipolar, as its both ends are expected to be functionally same. We have hypothesized that peripheral nerve blocks given at the distal site should be able to provide pain relief. This prospective study was planned to assess the efficacy of peripheral nerve blocks in lumbar radiculopathy. Thirty-four patients who fit the eligibility criteria were included in this open labeled prospective preliminary study. They were administered peripheral nerve blocks at ankle level with 4 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine and 40 mg of triamcinolone. The outcomes measured at 15 days, 1 month, 2 months, and 3 months after the intervention were the pain intensity (Numerical Rating Scale), the Global Perceived Effect, functional status (Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire), Beck's Depression Inventory score, employment status, and analgesic intake. At 15 days, 1 month, and 2 months, 88% of the patients reported a ≥50% decrease in their pain scores and a GPE ≥6, while at 3 months 85% of the patients reported a significant decrease in their pain scores and a GPE ≥6. Peripheral nerve blocks are effective in the management of pain in patients with chronic lumbosacral radiculopathy. The ability to administer it in an outpatient setting, without image guidance and the absence of debilitating side effects, makes it an attractive treatment option.