► The Behavioral Approach To Abnormality Psk.Burçin KOYUNCU

Abnormality can be defined as deviation from the norm. Within the realm of clinical psychology abnormality is often associated with mental health issues. The study of mental health has been investigated for many years, starting from around the Middle Ages right up to contemporary psychology. Over the course of this time a number of explanations have been suggested as the cause of mental health problems. One of these approaches is named the behavioral approach and was created by Skinner in the 1950’s. This essay will explore the behavioral approach to abnormality. There are a number of learning principles within behaviorism based on re-inforcement and punishment. One of these principles is t... »»»

► A New Technical Approach For Sternal Closure With Suture Anchors (Dogan Technique). Doç.Dr.Ömer Faruk DOGAN, Kalp ve Damar Cerrahı

Dogan OF, Oznur A, Demircin M. Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ankara, Turkey. ofdogan@hacettepe.edu.tr OBJECTIVES: Various methods for sternal approximation have been described previously. Some patients undergoing these procedures are at risk for sternal dehiscence and mediastinitis. We used a different method, with a suture anchor system, for median sternotomy closure as an alternate technique in patients with a high risk of postoperative sternal dehiscence and sternal nonunion. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Suture anchor systems have been developed principally for the fixation of tendons or ligaments to the bone. We first used the suture anchor s... »»»

► The Use Of Suture Anchors For Sternal Nonunion As A New Technical Approach (Demircin-Dogan Technique). Doç.Dr.Ömer Faruk DOGAN, Kalp ve Damar Cerrahı

Dogan OF, Demircin M, Duman U, Ozsoy F, Acaroglu E. Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey. ofdogan@hacettepe.edu.tr OBJECTIVES: Various comparative studies and techniques have been described for median sternotomy closure in the literature, previously. However, some patients are still under risk of sternal dehiscence, malunion or nonunion due to intrinsic or extrinsic factors after median sternotomy closure. Sternal nonunion described as sternal pain, with clicking, instability, or both for more than 3 months in the absence of infection, is an uncommon complication of midline sternotomy incision. To date, only a few studies have add... »»»

► Alıce In Wonderland, Our Perceptions And A New Approach To Therapy: Call-Back Therapy Psk.Dnş.Aysel KESKİN

ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Our Perceptions and A New Approach to Therapy: CALL-BACK THERAPY What is the basis for all psychological problems ? How do our mind works ? Is it possibble to heal mind ? The Fall of Alice from the Rabbit Hole, Our Perceptions and Our Line of Time Downward, lower, further down… On a spring day, Alice, never seen a rabbit wears waistcoat and carries a watch, jumps into the rabbit hole and follows it and finds herself in a whole new world. In this strange world of no laws of physics valid, Alice, grows and shrinks, attends unexpected tea parties and games, finds herself in undreamt adventures. Time concept is a lot different from we know in this new world. Here like i... »»»

► Transaxillary Approach İn Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Dr.Erkan YILDIRIM, Göğüs Cerrahisi Uzmanı

► Treatments With Out Cutting Teeth, Minimal Invasive Techniques Dt.Güzin KIRSAÇLIOĞLU