JHSM
Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine

Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine (JHSM) is an unbiased, peer-reviewed, and open access international medical journal. The Journal publishes interesting clinical and experimental research conducted in all fields of medicine, interesting case reports, and clinical images, invited reviews, editorials, letters, comments, and related knowledge.

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Original Article - Preventative Health Care

COVID-19 anxiety and access to reproductive health services

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1782907

: 63 : 83

Citation : Demirezen E, Koçak AD. COVID-19 anxiety and access to reproductive health services. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):1-7. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1782907

Original Article - Gynecologic Oncology Surgery

Sentinel lymph node detection using blue dye in patients with early stage cervical cancer: a pilot study

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1782201

: 24 : 47

Citation : Baş S, Karateke A. Sentinel lymph node detection using blue dye in patients with early stage cervical cancer: a pilot study. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):8-13. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1782201

Original Article - Haematological Tumours

Initial clinical and laboratory findings of patients diagnosed with HIV in a hematology outpatient clinic: a retrospective analysis

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1783841

: -8 : 74

Citation : Seçilmiş S, Ay Karakuş B, Karakuzi S, et al. Initial clinical and laboratory findings of patients diagnosed with HIV in a hematology outpatient clinic: a retrospective analysis. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):14-18. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1783841

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1781699

: 22 : 46

Citation : Tamdoğan T, Tamdoğan İ. Prognostic value of CAR, FIB-4, and procalcitonin in subdural hematoma: associations with mortality and 90-day functional outcomes running title: CAR, FIB-4, and procalcitonin in SDH outcomes. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):19-25. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1781699

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1799259

: 10 : 56

Citation : Acar AÖ, Aydın H. Comparison of the lactate-to-albumin ratio, Shock index, and injury severity score for predicting in-hospital mortality among trauma patients presenting to the emergency department: a retrospective study. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):26-31. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1799259

Original Article - Endocrinology

Comparison of food addiction status between obese and non-obese individuals: a cross sectional study

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1807129

: 23 : 43

Citation : Gürel Köksal N, Köksal M, Ayraler A, Erarslan S, Şahin M. Comparison of food addiction status between obese and non-obese individuals: a cross sectional study. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):32-38. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1807129

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1796816

: 51 : 94

Citation : Durak B, Erdoğan Kaya A. Cognitive flexibility and associated factors in stable asthma patients: the mediating role of treatment adherence. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):39-44. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1796816

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1794663

: 28 : 39

Citation : Koç A, Ataş AE. Relationship between pulmonary artery-to-aorta ratio and hospital length of stay in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations: a retrospective cohort analysis and clinical implications. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):45-51. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1794663

Original Article - Paedodontics

Prevalence of dental number anomalies in 4140 cases: retrospective cross-sectional study conducted in Gaziantep

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1804783

: 21 : 46

Citation : Güner Z, Yücetürk B, Muttepe SN, Uçar Gündoğar Z. Prevalence of dental number anomalies in 4140 cases: retrospective cross-sectional study conducted in Gaziantep. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):52-59. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1804783

Original Article - Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The relationship of prophylactically applied cervical cerclage with systemic inflamamatory parameters; its effect on cerclage success

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1744795

: 20 : 42

Citation : Erbey S, Sapmaz MA, Polat M, Kından A, Çelen Ş. The relationship of prophylactically applied cervical cerclage with systemic inflamamatory parameters; its effect on cerclage success. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):60-64. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1744795

Original Article - Physiotherapy

Evaluation of peroneal muscle thickness and muscle strength in individuals with unilateral chronic ankle instability

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1768804

: 16 : 47

Citation : Korkusuz S, Seçkinoğulları Korkusuz B, Beyazkılıç NB, et al. Evaluation of peroneal muscle thickness and muscle strength in individuals with unilateral chronic ankle instability. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):65-70. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1768804

Original Article - Dermatology

Prognostic value of the controlling nutritional status (CONUT) and the Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) scores in mycosis fungoides

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1814860

: 29 : 34

Citation : Işıl Kurmuş G, Yılmaz EB, Karataş H, Kartal SP. Prognostic value of the controlling nutritional status (CONUT) and the Prognostic Nutritional Index (PNI) scores in mycosis fungoides. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):71-77. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1814860

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1806392

: 71 : 65

Citation : Çetindağ Karatlı SK. Quality and reliability of headache-related information on YouTube: a cross-sectional analysis using DISCERN, JAMA, and GQS. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):78-82. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1806392

Original Article - Physiotherapy

Alterations in cervical muscles' transverse relaxation times after a computer typing task: a quasi-experimental, magnetic resonance imaging study

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1811752

: 21 : 37

Citation : Kayabınar E, Köse N, Türkmen C, Parlak Sağol Ş, Gümeler E, Karlı Oğuz HK. Alterations in cervical muscles' transverse relaxation times after a computer typing task: a quasi-experimental, magnetic resonance imaging study. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):83-89. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1811752

Original Article - Pain

Interoceptive sensibility across different pain site patterns in women with chronic musculoskeletal pain

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1810578

: 10 : 47

Citation : Kırmızı M, Şahin A, Karabay D, Altaş EU, Uzunlar H, Günay Uçurum S. Interoceptive sensibility across different pain site patterns in women with chronic musculoskeletal pain. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):90-97. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1810578

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1817720

: 18 : 43

Citation : Bal L, Keskin C, Karaca Sakallı A, Özcan B. Comparative influence of triton and cavity conditioners on the surface characteristics and bond strength of dentin, indicating triton as a cavity conditioner. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):98-104. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1817720

Original Article - Endocrinology

Investigation of the effect of practitioner experience on pathology results in thyroid fine needle aspiration biopsies

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1785986

: 19 : 44

Citation : İlmin Mİ, Deniz MA, Can Z, İbiloğlu İ, Pekkolay Z, Turmak M. Investigation of the effect of practitioner experience on pathology results in thyroid fine needle aspiration biopsies. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):105-110. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1785986

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1816104

: 17 : 36

Citation : Aktan C, Aktan Ç, Yüksel HY. A non-operative treatment option for severe lumbar spinal stenosis in patients medically contraindicated for surgery: caudal pulsed radiofrequency outcomes. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):111-117. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1816104

Original Article - Fundamentals of Nursing

The relationship between nursing students' reflective thinking levels and competency of nursing process: a cross-sectional, descriptive study

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1824067

: 29 : 43

Citation : Öner B, Maraşlı İ, Ayyıldız K, Yıldız N. The relationship between nursing students' reflective thinking levels and competency of nursing process: a cross-sectional, descriptive study. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):118-125. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1824067

Original Article - General Surgery

Clinical association of anemia subtypes with gallstone disease: evidence from a rural cohort study

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1805444

: 59 : 82

Citation : Tutan MB, Tutan D, Koyun ON. Clinical association of anemia subtypes with gallstone disease: evidence from a rural cohort study. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):126-132. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1805444

Original Article - Cardiovascular Surgery

Investigation of the use of complementary therapies in cardiovascular surgery patients: a cross-sectional study

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1799106

: 20 : 40

Citation : Çeliktürk Doruker N, Demir Korkmaz F, Hacıoğlu G. Investigation of the use of complementary therapies in cardiovascular surgery patients: a cross-sectional study. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):133-139. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1799106

Original Article - Haematological Tumours

Venetoclax-based treatment in adult relapsed/refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoblastic lymphoma: a single-center real-world experience

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1825832

: 24 : 42

Citation : Yiğit Kaya S, Maral S, Abedi AH, Beköz HS, Kaynar L. Venetoclax-based treatment in adult relapsed/refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoblastic lymphoma: a single-center real-world experience. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):140-146. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1825832

Original Article - Chest Diseases

Effectiveness of high-dose steroid treatment on pulmonary fibrosis in severe COVID-19 pneumonia

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1785790

: 74 : 74

Citation : Ayhan Albayrak G, Özkarafakılı MA. Effectiveness of high-dose steroid treatment on pulmonary fibrosis in severe COVID-19 pneumonia. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):147-155. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1785790

Original Article - Cardiology

Systemic Immune-inflammation Index (SII) and Systemic Inflammatory Response Index (SIRI) as novel predictors of resistant hypertension

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1831025

: 34 : 33

Citation : Aydın E, Vural A, Yılmaz E, Kurt D, Çamcı S, Gök G. Systemic Immune-inflammation Index (SII) and Systemic Inflammatory Response Index (SIRI) as novel predictors of resistant hypertension. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):156-163. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1831025

Original Article - Clinical Psychology

Autism research trends since childhood onset (1980–2024): a bibliometric perspective

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1777892

: 13 : 52

Citation : Algedik P, Kocaman O. Autism research trends since childhood onset (1980–2024): a bibliometric perspective. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):164-169. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1777892

Original Article - Mental Health Nursing

Exploring predictors of treatment adherence in adult patients with diabetes mellitus: the role of coping strategies

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1779187

: 26 : 32

Citation : Al-zaidi NN, Altundal Duru H. Exploring predictors of treatment adherence in adult patients with diabetes mellitus: the role of coping strategies. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):170-176. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1779187

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1815393

: 29 : 45

Citation : İncedal Irgat S, Bakırhan H. Reflections of academic anxiety on diet and eating behaviors: the relationship between exam stress and nutrition in young adults. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):177-183. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1815393

Original Article - Kinantropometri

A photo-anthropometric study of students' head and neck posture during the use of anatomical models in practical anatomy classes

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1835680

: 37 : 47

Citation : Bedre Duygu Ö, Gökmen F, Temelci H, Öner Z. A photo-anthropometric study of students' head and neck posture during the use of anatomical models in practical anatomy classes. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):184-192. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1835680

Original Article - Forensic Medicine

Bibliometric analysis of medical malpractice literature in forensic medicine from 2000 to 2024: a scopus-based study

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1823814

: 24 : 43

Citation : Çevik FE, Buğra A, Aslıyüksek H. Bibliometric analysis of medical malpractice literature in forensic medicine from 2000 to 2024: a scopus-based study. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):193-200. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1823814

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1820246

: 20 : 43

Citation : Adıgüzel T, Kaya G, Semizoğlu Atasoy B, Arıca V. The relationship between the levels of knowledge about monkeypox virus among parents coming to the pediatric outpatient clinic and their anxiety and fear of contamination/infection levels. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):201-207. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1820246

Original Article - Cardiovascular Surgery

Clinical impact of bicarbonate-buffered lidocaine on pain during tunneled catheter placement

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1807620

: 25 : 44

Citation : Bulut E, Kara Oğuz N. Clinical impact of bicarbonate-buffered lidocaine on pain during tunneled catheter placement. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):208-212. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1807620

Original Article - Neurology and Neuromuscular Diseases

Post-stroke physical rehabilitation and neuroplasticity: a bibliometric analysis (2000-2024)

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1828713

: 4 : 56

Citation : Gerek AM. Post-stroke physical rehabilitation and neuroplasticity: a bibliometric analysis (2000-2024). J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):213-220. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1828713

Original Article - Nefroloji

End-organ damage in hypertension: clinical and public health insights from Turkiye

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1824199

: 29 : 39

Citation : Ada S, Aylı BI, Biçer A. End-organ damage in hypertension: clinical and public health insights from Turkiye. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):221-227. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1824199

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1827790

: 12 : 49

Citation : Güneş Z, Erdoğan E. Management of early-stage Kienböck disease (stages 1–3a) with vascularized bone grafting. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):228-233. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1827790

Review - Periodontics

The bidirectional relationship between diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1795644

: 26 : 44

Citation : Şahin T, Çakır A, Akbey R. The bidirectional relationship between diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):234-242. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1795644

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1803630

: 24 : 36

Citation : Kaya C. Metformin, myo-inositol and D-chiro-inositol use and ART outcomes in women with PCOS: current results and future perspectives. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):243-252. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1803630

Review - Orthopaedics

Total knee arthroplasty in alkaptonuric ochronosis: a case report

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1786236

: 20 : 38

Citation : Akar B, Öztürkmen Y, Balioğlu MB, Erkek M, Harmanşa S. Total knee arthroplasty in alkaptonuric ochronosis: a case report. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):253-255. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1786236

Review - Emergency Medicine

Chilaiditi syndrome: a diagnostic pitfall in the emergency department

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1791762

: 21 : 38

Citation : Özen Karabulut B, Aktaş RS. Chilaiditi syndrome: a diagnostic pitfall in the emergency department. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):256-257. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1791762

Erratum - Health Care Administration

Erratum to "The prevalence of contrast nephropathy in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention in acute coronary syndrome"

https://doi.org/10.32322/jhsm.1857316

: 21 : 49

Citation : Kandemir H, Karadeniz M, Sarak T, Alp Ç. The prevalence of contrast nephropathy in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention in acute coronary syndrome. J Health Sci Med. 2026;9(1):258-258. doi:10.32322/jhsm.1857316
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