UK Inquest Examines Cosmetic Surgery Risks Following Patient Death in Istanbul Clinic

 

UK Inquest Examines Cosmetic Surgery Risks Following Patient Death in Istanbul Clinic

A British coroner's court inquest into the death of 38-year-old UK citizen Hayley Dowell has highlighted concerns regarding informed consent procedures and patient oversight in cross-border cosmetic tourism. Dowell died in October 2023 from a fatal pulmonary embolism following combined surgical procedures at BHT Clinic Istanbul Tema Hospital.

The inquest reviewed clinical documentation surrounding the procedure, consent procedures, and emergency response management, prompting British medical safety bodies to reiterate travel health advisories for individuals seeking elective surgical operations overseas.

• Sources & Direct Links:

  • BBC News: Cosmetic tourism warning after woman's death

İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Publishes Study on Managing Pregnancy in Metabolic Disorders

 

İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Publishes Study on Managing Pregnancy in Metabolic Disorders

Researchers at the Division of Pediatric Nutrition and Metabolism at İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty have published findings evaluating clinical experiences in managing pregnancy among patients with inherited metabolic disorders. The study contributes clinical data on maternal and fetal outcomes in rare metabolic conditions.

• Sources & Coverage:

  • PubMed (PMID: 42508972)

Istanbul Medipol University Contributes to Comparative AI Health Study

 

Istanbul Medipol University Contributes to Comparative AI Health Study

Researchers from the Social Pediatrics Department at Istanbul Medipol University have contributed to a comprehensive study evaluating the use of Artificial Intelligence in pediatric healthcare. The study, published in scientific journals, conducted a comparative analysis of major Large Language Models (LLMs)—including ChatGPT-4o, Gemini 2.5 Pro, Grok-4, and DeepSeek-V2—to test their reliability and readability when dispensing pediatric health advice.

The research assessed how these AI platforms responded to real-world, caregiver-style prompts. The findings revealed that while current LLMs can provide moderately useful health information and avoid overtly unsafe advice, they struggle to meet standard health-literacy targets. Responses often fluctuated between being highly reliable but too complex for average readers (e.g., college-level reading requirements) or highly readable but lacking structural rigor, highlighting the need for refinement before AI can be safely used for routine patient education.

Source: Nature / ResearchGate

Queen Mathilde of Belgium Leads Biopharma Mission in Istanbul

 

Queen Mathilde of Belgium recently visited Istanbul to attend a strategic meeting aimed at strengthening economic and scientific ties. The event focused on building bridges between the Belgian and Turkish biopharmaceutical sectors. This high-profile visit underscores the growing international collaboration in health sciences, medical research, and pharmaceutical development taking place in the city.  

Source: Reuters Connect (Direct news link not available)  

Oncology Nursing Congress Convenes at Santralistanbul to Highlight iNTERVENE Project

 

Oncology Nursing Congress Convenes at Santralistanbul to Highlight iNTERVENE Project

The 2nd International Congress of the Oncology Nursing Association took place in Istanbul, bringing together medical professionals to discuss advancements in cancer care. Hosted at the santralistanbul campus, the event featured a presentation by Nikolina Dodlek on the iNTERVENE project, an initiative focused on improving international research and equitable support frameworks within oncology nursing.

Link: https://oncodaily.com/nikolina-dodlek-presenting-the-intervene-project-in-istanbul/22453