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A Digital Opportunity for Patients to Manage Their Health: Turkey National Personal Health Record System (The e-Nabız) Şuayıp Birinci.

Being a Q2 Journal

The 2022 announcement of the Journal Citation Report (JCR) heralded a dream come true in the 44-year history of the Balkan Medical Journal by becoming a Q2 journal. We are pleased to announce that with the official results of 2024, we have maintained our place in the Q2 quartile for 3 years.

The Clarivate Journal Citation Reports (JCR) 2023 has been released

We are pleased to report that our journal has achieved an Impact Factor of 1.9 for the year 2023.

Scopus Cite Score 2023

We are proud to share Balkan Medical Journal's CiteScore. According to Scopus data for 2023, Balkan Medical Journal's Citescore value has been determined as 4.1.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Balkan Medical Journal adopts the WAME recommendations on ChatGPT and Chatbots related to scientific publications http://www.balkanmedicaljournal.org/static.php?id=10

Must-have Qualities of Clinical Research on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

In the field of computer science, known as artificial intelligence, algorithms imitate reasoning tasks that are typically performed by humans. The techniques that allow machines to learn and get better at tasks such as recognition and prediction, which form the basis of clinical practice, are referred to as machine learning, which is a subfield of artificial intelligence. http://balkanmedicaljournal.org/uploads/pdf/pdf_BMJ_2461.pdf

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Consensus Report
Takotsubo Syndrome: An International Expert Consensus Report on Practical Challenges and Specific Conditions (Part-1: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges)

Kenan Yalta, John E Madias, Nicholas G Kounis, et al.

In this consensus report, aims to cover diagnostic and therapeutic challenges associated with Takotsubo Syndrome along with certain recommendations to combat these challenges.

Original Article
Association of Serum Blood Urea Nitrogen to Albumin Ratio with in-Hospital Mortality in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Retrospective Cohort Study of the eICU Database

Wenhan Li, Qing Huang, Ke Zhan

In this study, authors aim to determine the predictive value of BAR in relation to the risk of in-hospital mortality among acute ischemic stroke patients

Original Article
Role of Ultrasonographic and Clinicopathological Characteristics in Assessing Stromal Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocyte Density in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Lian Li, Yingjia Li

In this study, authors aim to determine biomarkers that could be used to complement stromal tumor infiltrating lymphocytes evaluation.

Original Article
Chronic Nasal Administration of Kisspeptin-54 Regulates Mood-Related Disorders Via Amygdaloid GABA in Hemi-Parkinsonian Rats

Osman Sinen, Ayşegül Gemici Sinen, Narin Derin, et al.

With this study, authors investigate to determine whether the chronic nasal administration of kisspeptin-54 (KP-54) could. alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression in hemi-Parkinsonian rats.

Original Article
Exploring the Effect of Fidgetin-Like 1 on Colorectal Cancer Through Tissue Chip and In Vitro Experiments

Yunxing Xu, Yucheng Shen, Chen Zhang, et al.

With this study, authors investigate the function of Fidgetin-like 1 in colorectal cancer.

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Consensus Report on Takotsubo Syndrome, Prepared with the Participation of Scientists from 16 Different Countries, Published in Balkan Medical Journal

The Balkan Medical Journal has published a groundbreaking consensus report on Takotsubo Syndrome (TTS), developed with the collaboration of experts from 16 countries. This report addresses the pressing diagnostic and treatment challenges associated with TTS, a condition characterized by reversible heart dysfunction that often mimics myocardial infarction. By providing actionable recommendations, the report aims to enhance diagnostic accuracy and improve management strategies, fostering a more standardized approach to TTS care across global clinical settings. This international effort marks a significant step forward in addressing the complexities of TTS in medical practice.

Publisher change for Balkan Medical Journal

The publisher of our journal has been changed. As of January 2022, Balkan Medical Journal started working with GALENOS. We will continue to use the same online manuscript tracking system (Manuscript Manager). However, there have been some changes to our website. We wanted to inform all our authors, readers, and reviewers.