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    ABDOMINAL BIOELECTRIC IMPEDANCE FOR FOLLOW-UP OF DIETERS: A PROSPECTIVE STUDY
    (2019) Bozkus, Y.; Mousa, U.; Demir, C. C.; Anil, C.; Kut, A.; Iyidir, O. Turhan; Kirnap, N. Gulsoy; Firat, S.; Nar, A.; Tutuncu, N. B.; 0000-0002-1816-3903; 31508169; ABG-5027-2020; K-7904-2019
    Context. Visceral adipose tissue (VAT) is a strong predictor of carbohydrate metabolism disorders. Abdominal bioelectrical impedance analysis (A-BIA) is a simple method for the measurement of VAT and is a promising tool in screening and follow-up of abdominal obesity. However the role of A-BIA in dieting individuals has not been evaluated adequately in longitudinal follow-up studies. Objective. The aim of this study is to determine the role of A-BIA in identifying the changes in metabolic predictors after diet and/or exercise therapy. Design. All patients who sought weight loss treatment underwent baseline assessment and were prescribed a program of diet. After a mean follow-up of 3.2 months, data were analyzed. Subjects and Methods. Ultimately, 103 participants who reported adhering to the diet, enrolled to the study. We tested associations between changes in body composition measures and changes in laboratory measures using correlations and multivariate linear regression analysis. Results. Mean loss of body weight was 3.4 +/- 2.8 kg. All but waist-to-hip ratio, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels changed significantly (p<0.001). Decreases in body weight, body mass index (BMI), and VAT level significantly correlated with decreases in fasting blood glucose, fasting insulin level, and HOMA-IR score (r=0.230-0.371). In multiple linear regression analysis changes in BMI and VAT significantly correlated with change in HOMA-IR score (F(7.93)=2.283, p=0.034, R2=0.147). Conclusion. Decreases in BMI and VAT, as determined by A-BIA, were predictors of changes in metabolic laboratory measures. A-BIA is useful for follow-up of patients receiving diet therapy for weight loss.
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    Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors of Physicians Towards Thyroid Disorders and Iodine Requirements in Pregnancy
    (2015) Kut, A.; Kalli, H.; Anil, C.; Mousa, U.; Gursoy, A.; 0000-0003-0776-8349; 0000-0002-8078-9376; 0000-0003-3802-9733; 25833359; A-2550-2015; I-1735-2018
    Purpose Thyroid disorders including iodine deficiency during pregnancy are important health problems worldwide. However, considering real life, assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practice of physicians is lacking. We aim to evaluate knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of physicians towards thyroid disorders and requirements of iodine during pregnancy on a nationwide basis. Methods Clinicians from different medical disciplines most likely to encounter pregnant women in daily practice (i.e., obstetricians, endocrinologists, and family physicians) were included. Family physicians were selected from primary care centers; endocrinologists and gynecologists were selected from state hospitals. Randomly selected 322 physicians from seven geographical regions of Turkey were included. Subjects filled a questionnaire which consisted of three sections about knowledge, attitudes and behaviors towards thyroid disorders and iodine requirements during pregnancy. Results Physicians had insufficient and/ or erroneous knowledge about thyroid disorders during pregnancy. 73.1 % of endocrinologists, 32.7 % of family physicians, and 17.8 % of obstetricians knew the correct level of TSH during pregnancy (p < 0.001). 67.1 % of physicians thought it is unnecessary to offer iodine supplementation to pregnant women. Endocrinologists achieved the highest scores in each section, and also had the highest total scores (p < 0.001). Family physicians achieved higher scores than obstetricians. Conclusions Physicians who encounter pregnant women in Turkey do not have sufficient information about management of thyroid disorders and providing iodine support during pregnancy and lactation.