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Taner Bayraktaroğlu Prof. Dr. Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi / Obezite ve Diyabet Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi
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37 Publication
5 Review
40 CrossRef Cited
60 TR Dizin Cited
0000-0003-3159-6663

Research Fields

Nutritional Science Clinical Nutrition Endocrinology ​Internal Diseases Health Sciences

Institution

Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi / Obezite ve Diyabet Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi

Popular Publications

Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology: Turkish Adaptation of STROBE Criteria
Authors: Asya Banu Babaoğlu , Melike Tekindal , Mustafa Çağatay Büyükuysal , Mustafa Tözün , Ferhan Elmalı , Taner Bayraktaroğlu , Mustafa Agah Tekindal
Published: 2021 , Medical Journal of Western Black Sea
DOI: 10.29058/mjwbs.869832
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The Prognosis of “COVID-19 Pandemic and Obesity”: What We Learned from the Double Pandemic?
Authors: Taner Bayraktaroğlu , Faruk Kutlutürk , Sakin Tekin
Published: 2020 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: 10.25048/tudod.751846
CITED 0 FAVORITE 1 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 2674

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Evaluation of α-klotho, FGF-23 and Insulin Resistance in Obese Prediabetics
Authors: Çınar Severcan , Ayse Ceylan Hamamcıoglu , Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2021 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: 10.25048/tudod.926907
CITED 1 FAVORITE 1 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 501

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VII. Zonguldak Endokrin Günleri, Endokrinolojik Hastalıklara Multidisipliner Güncel Yaklaşım Kongresi
Authors: Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2024 , Medical Journal of Western Black Sea
DOI: -
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Publications

Evidence Based Medicine Practice Project Summaries of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Faculty of Medicine 2023-2024 Education Term Class 3 Students
Authors: Numan Küçük , Tuğçe Köksal , Uğur Köktürk , Güneş Çakmak Genç , Taner Bayraktaroğlu , Hande Aydemir
Published: 2024 , Medical Journal of Western Black Sea
DOI: -
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VII. Zonguldak Endokrin Günleri, Endokrinolojik Hastalıklara Multidisipliner Güncel Yaklaşım Kongresi
Authors: Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2024 , Medical Journal of Western Black Sea
DOI: -
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Proficiency and Competence Standards of the Podology Professional Group Training on Foot Health in Türkiye
Authors: Tuba Eser Karka , Taner Bayraktaroğlu , Banu Kurban , Burçin Acuner , Ercan Şahin
Published: 2024 , Journal of Higher Education and Science
DOI: 10.5961/higheredusci.1371330
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INVESTIGATION OF TEMPORAL-SPATIAL PARAMETERS OF GAIT IN DIFFERENT OBESITY PHENOTYPES
Authors: Tuba Eser Karka , Taner Bayraktaroğlu , Banu Ünver , Gizem Alarçin
Published: 2024 , Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
DOI: 10.21653/tjpr.1067218
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Evidence Based Medicine Practice Project Summaries of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Faculty of Medicine 2022-2023 Education Term Class 3 Students
Authors: İnci Turan , Mete Keçeci , Ertuğrul Dalgıç , Hande Aydemir , Taner Bayraktaroğlu , Murat Can
Published: 2023 , Medical Journal of Western Black Sea
DOI: 10.29058/mjwbs.1341441
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Diabetes Mellitus Management During Disaster
Authors: Ebru Nur İşleker , Selda Çelik , Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2023 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: 10.25048/tudod.1372148
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Adipose Tissue Browning in Obesity Management
Authors: Hümeyra Başkent , Nazlı Nur Aslan Çin , Taner Bayraktaroğlu , Figen Barut
Published: 2023 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: 10.25048/tudod.1250627
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VI. ZONGULDAK ENDOCRINE DAYS III. CONGRESS ON CURRENT APPROACH TO ENDOCRINOLOGIC DISEASES SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM, ORAL AND POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Authors: Taner Bayraktaroğlu , Güldeniz Karadeniz Çakmak , Ömercan Topaloğlu , Hakan Balbaloğlu
Published: 2022 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: 10.25048/tudod.1187443
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Foot Evaluation and Preventive Practices of Diabetic Individuals: Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University Podology Policlinic Example
Authors: Taner Bayraktaroğlu , Ömercan Topaloğlu , Sakin Tekin , Tuba Eser , Ülker Özdemir , Banu Kurban , Almina Durmuş , Kübra Öçal , Ebru Boz Uzaldı , Safiye Çatalçam , Seval Saruhan , Ömer Çiçekdağ , Zeliha Gökkaya , Ramazan Özdemir , Gizem Alarçin
Published: 2022 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: -
FAVORITE 0 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 1552

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Difficulty in Follow-Up of Papillary Thyroid Cancer Co-Existent with Hypopituitarism: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Ömercan Topaloğlu , Güldeniz Gizem Açıkgöz , Sakin Tekin , Barkın Malkoç , Esin Kaymaz , Güldeniz Karadeniz Çakmak , Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2022 , Medical Journal of Western Black Sea
DOI: 10.29058/mjwbs.1164665
FAVORITE 0 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 450

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Evidence Based Medicine Practice of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Medical Faculty 2021-2022 Education Term Class 3 Student
Authors: Anıl Turhan Çakır , Çağdaş Baytar , Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2022 , Medical Journal of Western Black Sea
DOI: 10.29058/mjwbs.1150644
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The Evaluation of Plasma Vitamin E and Plasma Nitrite/Nitrate Anion Levels in Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Authors: Ayse Ceylan Hamamcıoglu , Zehra Safi Öz , Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2022 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: 10.25048/tudod.1143765
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Relationship of thiol/disulphide homeostasis with oxidative stress parameters in non-diabetic, prediabetic and type 2 diabetic Turkish women
Authors: Ayse Ceylan Hamamcıoglu , Çınar Severcan , Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2022 , İstanbul Journal of Pharmacy
DOI: 10.26650/IstanbulJPharm.2022.1011516
FAVORITE 0 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 553

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Evidence Based Medicine Abstracts of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Medical Faculty 2020-2021 Education Term Class 3 Student
Authors: Ömercan Topaloğlu , Ferruh Niyazi Ayoğlu , Hande Aydemir , Murat Can , Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2021 , Medical Journal of Western Black Sea
DOI: 10.29058/mjwbs.969534
FAVORITE 0 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 1011

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Evaluation of α-klotho, FGF-23 and Insulin Resistance in Obese Prediabetics
Authors: Çınar Severcan , Ayse Ceylan Hamamcıoglu , Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2021 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: 10.25048/tudod.926907
FAVORITE 1 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 501

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Dexamethasone Suppression Tests for the Differential Diagnosis of Hypercortisolism
Authors: Sakin Tekin , Taner Bayraktaroğlu , Ömercan Topaloğlu
Published: 2021 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: 10.25048/tudod.889268
FAVORITE 0 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 47871

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Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology: Turkish Adaptation of STROBE Criteria
Authors: Asya Banu Babaoğlu , Melike Tekindal , Mustafa Çağatay Büyükuysal , Mustafa Tözün , Ferhan Elmalı , Taner Bayraktaroğlu , Mustafa Agah Tekindal
Published: 2021 , Medical Journal of Western Black Sea
DOI: 10.29058/mjwbs.869832
FAVORITE 2 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 12279

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The Relationship Between Health Literacy and Rational Drug Use in Individuals with Diabetes
Authors: Türkan Akyol Güner , Ayşe Kuzu , Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2020 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: 10.25048/tudod.775075
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Nursing Services Recommendations in Crisis and Pandemic
Authors: Emine Fidan , Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2020 , Medical Journal of Western Black Sea
DOI: -
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The COVID-19 and Hypertension
Authors: Işılay Taşkaldıran , Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2020 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: 10.25048/tudod.752989
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Evaluation of Peripheral Neuropathy in the Feet of the Cases with Chronic Hemodialysis
Authors: Ülker Özdemir , Selçuk Keser , Taner Bayraktaroğlu , Ali Borazan
Published: 2020 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: 10.25048/tudod.610223
FAVORITE 0 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 1273

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Evaluation of Foot Care of Diabeted Patients and the Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior About Diabetic Foot
Authors: Özden Kalaycı , Bilgehan Açıkgöz , Taner Bayraktaroğlu , Ferruh Niyazi Ayoğlu
Published: 2020 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: 10.25048/tudod.622852
FAVORITE 0 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 3875

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Investigation of Diabetes Burden in Elderly Type 2 Diabetes Individuals: Example of Zonguldak Province
Authors: Türkan Akyol Güner , Taner Bayraktaroğlu , Müge Seval
Published: 2020 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: 10.25048/tudod.723725
FAVORITE 0 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 3158

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The Prognosis of “COVID-19 Pandemic and Obesity”: What We Learned from the Double Pandemic?
Authors: Taner Bayraktaroğlu , Faruk Kutlutürk , Sakin Tekin
Published: 2020 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: 10.25048/tudod.751846
FAVORITE 1 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 2674

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Investigation of the Relationship Between Waist/Height Ratio and Foot Posture in Adults
Authors: Tuba Eser , Banu Ünver , Gizem Alarçin , Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2020 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: 10.25048/tudod.591239
FAVORITE 0 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 1934

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4th ZONGULDAK ENDOCRINE DAYS, NATIONAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY CURRENT APPROACH CONGRESS ON ENDOCRINE DISEASES; ABSTRACTS OF THE SESSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Authors: Taner Bayraktaroğlu , Güldeniz Karadeniz Çakmak , Ali Uğur Emre
Published: 2020 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: -
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4th ZONGULDAK ENDOCRINE DAYS, NATIONAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY CURRENT APPROACH CONGRESS ON ENDOCRINE DISEASES; ABSTRACTS OF THE SESSIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Authors: Taner Bayraktaroğlu , Güldeniz Karadeniz Çakmak , Ali Uğur Emre
Published: 2019 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: -
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The Effect of Glycemic Control Level on Functional Mobility and Foot Function in Type 2 Diabetic Individuals
Authors: Gizem Alarçin , Banu Ünver , Tuba Eser , Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2019 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: -
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The Relationship Between Metabolic Control and Complications and Segmental Body Fat Distribution in Type 2 Diabetics
Authors: Bilgehan Açıkgöz , İşıl Zorlu , Ayşegül Ekemen , Taner Bayraktaroğlu , Ferruh Niyazi Ayoğlu
Published: 2019 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: -
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Podologic Evaluation of Foot in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Ülker Özdemir , Banu Kurban , Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2019 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: -
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Cardiovascular Disease Risk of Hashimoto Thyroiditis Patients According to the TEKHARF Points System
Authors: Yasin Öztürk , Muammer Bilici , Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2019 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: -
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A Case of Severe Hypertrigliseridemia Presentation with Eruptive Xantoma in an Adult with Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity
Authors: Nursel Deveci Çakmak , Ayşe Alpagut, İhsan Ayhan, Rafet Koca, Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2018 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: -
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The Improvement of the Metabolic Regulation in a Diabetic Patient With Pulmonary Sarcoidosis Treated With Steroid
Authors: Oytun Aydoğan, Başak Delikanlı Çorakçı , Fatma Erboy , Bülent Altınsoy, Emrah Çağlar , Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2018 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: -
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HİPERALDOSTERONİZMDE TANI VE TEDAVİ NASIL OLMALIDIR?
Authors: Dilek Karakaya Arpacı , Hamdi Küçük, Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2015 , Zonguldak Karaelmas Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi Medi ForuM
DOI: -
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KEMİK FOSFAT METABOLİZMASI BOZUKLUKLARI
Authors: HAMDİ Küçük, NEJAT Demircan , Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2015 , Zonguldak Karaelmas Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi Medi ForuM
DOI: -
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HİPERMAGNEZEMİ
Authors: Fatih Kuzu , Sevil Uygun İlikhan, Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2014 , Zonguldak Karaelmas Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi Medi ForuM
DOI: -
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VİTAMİN D KANSERDEN SORUMLU MU? DOES VITAMIN D CAUSE TO CANCER?
Authors: Sevil Uygun İlikhan, Fatih Kuzu , Muammer Bilici , Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2014 , Zonguldak Karaelmas Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi Medi ForuM
DOI: -
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Articles published in
İstanbul Journal of Pharmacy
İstanbul Journal of Pharmacy
Journal of Higher Education and Science
Journal of Higher Education and Science
Medical Journal of Western Black Sea
Medical Journal of Western Black Sea
Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
Zonguldak Karaelmas Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi Medi ForuM
Zonguldak Karaelmas Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi Medi ForuM
Editorship
Journal of Higher Education and Science
Journal of Higher Education and Science
Section Editor , Proofreader , Co-Editor
Medical Journal of Western Black Sea
Medical Journal of Western Black Sea
Technical Editor , Editor , Section Editor , Layout Editor
Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
Technical Editor , Editor , Copyeditor
Editorial Board Memberships
Medical Journal of Western Black Sea
Medical Journal of Western Black Sea
Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity

Reviews

Journal of Higher Education and Science
Journal of Higher Education and Science
Medical Journal of Western Black Sea
Medical Journal of Western Black Sea

Publications

Adipose Tissue Browning in Obesity Management
Authors: Hümeyra Başkent , Nazlı Nur Aslan Çin , Taner Bayraktaroğlu , Figen Barut
Published: 2023 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: 10.25048/tudod.1250627
CITED 1 FAVORITE 0 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 1523

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Difficulty in Follow-Up of Papillary Thyroid Cancer Co-Existent with Hypopituitarism: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Ömercan Topaloğlu , Güldeniz Gizem Açıkgöz , Sakin Tekin , Barkın Malkoç , Esin Kaymaz , Güldeniz Karadeniz Çakmak , Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2022 , Medical Journal of Western Black Sea
DOI: 10.29058/mjwbs.1164665
CITED 1 FAVORITE 0 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 450

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Evidence Based Medicine Abstracts of Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Medical Faculty 2020-2021 Education Term Class 3 Student
Authors: Ömercan Topaloğlu , Ferruh Niyazi Ayoğlu , Hande Aydemir , Murat Can , Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2021 , Medical Journal of Western Black Sea
DOI: 10.29058/mjwbs.969534
CITED 1 FAVORITE 0 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 1011

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Evaluation of α-klotho, FGF-23 and Insulin Resistance in Obese Prediabetics
Authors: Çınar Severcan , Ayse Ceylan Hamamcıoglu , Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2021 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: 10.25048/tudod.926907
CITED 1 FAVORITE 1 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 501

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Dexamethasone Suppression Tests for the Differential Diagnosis of Hypercortisolism
Authors: Sakin Tekin , Taner Bayraktaroğlu , Ömercan Topaloğlu
Published: 2021 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: 10.25048/tudod.889268
CITED 1 FAVORITE 0 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 47871

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Reporting of Observational Studies in Epidemiology: Turkish Adaptation of STROBE Criteria
Authors: Asya Banu Babaoğlu , Melike Tekindal , Mustafa Çağatay Büyükuysal , Mustafa Tözün , Ferhan Elmalı , Taner Bayraktaroğlu , Mustafa Agah Tekindal
Published: 2021 , Medical Journal of Western Black Sea
DOI: 10.29058/mjwbs.869832
CITED 7 FAVORITE 2 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 12279

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The Relationship Between Health Literacy and Rational Drug Use in Individuals with Diabetes
Authors: Türkan Akyol Güner , Ayşe Kuzu , Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2020 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: 10.25048/tudod.775075
CITED 12 FAVORITE 0 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 4144

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The COVID-19 and Hypertension
Authors: Işılay Taşkaldıran , Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2020 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: 10.25048/tudod.752989
CITED 2 FAVORITE 0 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 2977

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Evaluation of Foot Care of Diabeted Patients and the Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior About Diabetic Foot
Authors: Özden Kalaycı , Bilgehan Açıkgöz , Taner Bayraktaroğlu , Ferruh Niyazi Ayoğlu
Published: 2020 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: 10.25048/tudod.622852
CITED 5 FAVORITE 0 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 3875

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Investigation of Diabetes Burden in Elderly Type 2 Diabetes Individuals: Example of Zonguldak Province
Authors: Türkan Akyol Güner , Taner Bayraktaroğlu , Müge Seval
Published: 2020 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: 10.25048/tudod.723725
CITED 6 FAVORITE 0 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 3158

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Investigation of the Relationship Between Waist/Height Ratio and Foot Posture in Adults
Authors: Tuba Eser , Banu Ünver , Gizem Alarçin , Taner Bayraktaroğlu
Published: 2020 , Turkish Journal of Diabetes and Obesity
DOI: 10.25048/tudod.591239
CITED 3 FAVORITE 0 TOTAL DOWNLOAD COUNT 1934

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