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Covid-19: Pathogenesis, Genetic Polymorphism, Clinical Features And Laboratory Findings, Recep Öztürk
Covid-19: Pathogenesis, Genetic Polymorphism, Clinical Features And Laboratory Findings, Recep Öztürk
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
COVID-19 caused by a novel agent SARS-CoV-2 progressed to a pandemic condition and resulted in a major public health concern worldwide, leading to social and economic issues at the same time. The pathogenesis of COVID-19 starts with the bonding of the virus to ACE2 receptors expressed in many tissues, and the triggered excessive immune response plays a critical role in the course of the disease. The cytokine storm that occurs upon excessive production of pro-inflammatory cytokines is considered responsible for the severe progression of the disease and the organ damage. However, the accurate pathophysiological mechanism of the disease, which progresses …
Factors Associated With Severe Lung Disease In An Adult Population With Cystic Fibrosis: A Single-Center Experience, Berri̇n Er, Ebru Çelebi̇oğlu, Ebru Yalçin, Deni̇z Doğru, Özlem Erden Aki̇, Ömrüm Uzun, Murat Akova, Uğur Özçeli̇k, Nural Ki̇per, Sali̇h Emri̇
Factors Associated With Severe Lung Disease In An Adult Population With Cystic Fibrosis: A Single-Center Experience, Berri̇n Er, Ebru Çelebi̇oğlu, Ebru Yalçin, Deni̇z Doğru, Özlem Erden Aki̇, Ömrüm Uzun, Murat Akova, Uğur Özçeli̇k, Nural Ki̇per, Sali̇h Emri̇
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/Aim: The patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) are living longer compared to the past, but respiratory failure is still the most common cause of mortality. The aim of this study is to investigate factors associated with severe lung disease in a cohort of adult patients with CF. Materials and methods: Demographic data, clinical and laboratory findings of the patients aged 18 years and more were collected and the patients were grouped according to forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1) as severe group:
Correlation Of Serum Fatty Acid Binding Protein-4 And Interleukin-6 With Airflowlimitation And Quality Of Life In Stable And Acute Exacerbation Of Copd, Mohammad Reza Aslani, Zeynab Ghazaei, Hassan Ghobadi
Correlation Of Serum Fatty Acid Binding Protein-4 And Interleukin-6 With Airflowlimitation And Quality Of Life In Stable And Acute Exacerbation Of Copd, Mohammad Reza Aslani, Zeynab Ghazaei, Hassan Ghobadi
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The serum fatty acid binding protein 4 (FABP-4) level increases in chronic inflammatory diseases. The present study aimed to examine serum FABP-4 and interleukin (IL)-6 levels in patients with stable and acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the correlation of these markers with airflow limitation. Materials and methods: We measured serum FABP-4 and IL-6 levels in 60 COPD patients [30 stable COPD (SCOPD), and 30 acute exacerbation of COPD (AECOPD)], and 30 healthy subjects and compared them with airflow limitation according to the COPD stage in the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (GOLD) criteria, …
Evaluation Of The Effects Of Ss1-Selective Beta-Blockers On Bone Mineral Density And Fracture Risk In Postmenopausal Women, Betül Yavuz Keleş, Meltem Vural, Burcu Önder, Kadri̇ye Öneş
Evaluation Of The Effects Of Ss1-Selective Beta-Blockers On Bone Mineral Density And Fracture Risk In Postmenopausal Women, Betül Yavuz Keleş, Meltem Vural, Burcu Önder, Kadri̇ye Öneş
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: ß1-selective beta-blockers (BBs) are sympatholytic agents, and discerning their effects on bone health would be of great importance. This study aimed to investigate the influence of ß1-selective BBs on bone mineral density (BMD) and fracture risk. Materials and methods: This study included postmenopausal women who used ß1-selective BBs (BB group) and control group. Sociodemographic characteristics, BMD and previous fragility fractures were recorded. Additionally, the 10-year probability of a major osteoporotic and hip fracture was calculated using the fracture risk assessment tool (FRAX). Results: A total of 60 participants were included in the study. L1-4 and L2-4 BMD values were …
Body Awareness And Chronic Low Back Pain: Validity And Reliability Study Of Turkish Version Of Body Awareness Rating Scale, Aynur Demi̇rel, Di̇lara Onan, Yasemi̇n Özel Asliyüce, Müzeyyen Öz, Utku Berberoğlu, Özlem Ülger
Body Awareness And Chronic Low Back Pain: Validity And Reliability Study Of Turkish Version Of Body Awareness Rating Scale, Aynur Demi̇rel, Di̇lara Onan, Yasemi̇n Özel Asliyüce, Müzeyyen Öz, Utku Berberoğlu, Özlem Ülger
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Previous studies reported that patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP) had trouble describing senses or body functions. A questionnaire, the body awareness rating questionnaire (BARQ), was recently developed for assessing body awareness. The aim of the study was to develop a Turkish version of the BARQ and investigate the validity and reliability in patients with CLBP. Materials and methods: BARQ translated to Turkish with forward-backward method. Ninety-nine patients with CLBP and 101 healthy controls (HC) completed the BARQ-T. Fifty-one of patients with CLBP and HC repeated BARQ-T 3 days later. In addition to BARQ-T, Oswestry disability index (ODI), …
Statistical Shape Analysis Of Hand And Wrist In Paediatric Population On Radiographs, Ural Koç, İlker Ercan, Senem Özdemi̇r, Semi̇h Bolu, Ayşegül Yabaci, Onur Taydaş
Statistical Shape Analysis Of Hand And Wrist In Paediatric Population On Radiographs, Ural Koç, İlker Ercan, Senem Özdemi̇r, Semi̇h Bolu, Ayşegül Yabaci, Onur Taydaş
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The goal of this study was to compare differences in hand and wrist shapes and to evaluate these according to growth and allometry in children on radiographs related to bone age.Materials and methods: The study included 263 males and 189 females. A total of 452 left hand and wrist radiographs were retrospectively collected. Standard anatomical landmarks marked on radiographs.Results: There were seen to be significant differences in comparisons of hand and wrist shapes according to sex (P = 0.009). The most suitable model in the growth models was seen as the Gompertz growth model for both females and males …
Covid-19-Related Anxiety In People Living With Hiv: An Online Cross-Sectional Study, Özlem Kuman Tunçel, Hüsnü Pullukçu, Hüseyi̇n Aytaç Erdem, Behi̇ce Kurtaran, Seli̇n Ece Taşbakan, Meltem Taşbakan
Covid-19-Related Anxiety In People Living With Hiv: An Online Cross-Sectional Study, Özlem Kuman Tunçel, Hüsnü Pullukçu, Hüseyi̇n Aytaç Erdem, Behi̇ce Kurtaran, Seli̇n Ece Taşbakan, Meltem Taşbakan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The emergence of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak has had an enormous emotional impact on some vulnerable groups, such as people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (PLHIV). This study was planned with the aim of assessing the anxiety levels of PLHIV and the sources of their anxiety. Materials and methods: A web-based questionnaire was sent to PLHIV using the virtual snowball sampling method. The questionnaire included questions about sociodemographic status, information about HIV infection, and the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). Additionally, some opinions of the participants about COVID-19 were asked. Results: A total of 307 respondents, with …
The Factors Predicting Pneumonia In Covid-19 Patients: Preliminary Results From Auniversity Hospital In Turkey, Hasan Selçuk Özger, Pinar Aysert Yildiz, Ümmügülsüm Gaygisiz, Asi̇ye Uğraş Di̇kmen, Zehra Demi̇rbaş Gülmez, Mehmet Yildiz, Esi̇n Şenol, Kenan Hizel, Özlem Güzel Tunçcan, Kayhan Çağlar, Gülendam Bozdayi, Nurdan Köktürk, Tansu Ulukavak Çi̇ftçi̇, Şahender Gülbi̇n Aygencel Bikmaz, Melda Türkoğlu
The Factors Predicting Pneumonia In Covid-19 Patients: Preliminary Results From Auniversity Hospital In Turkey, Hasan Selçuk Özger, Pinar Aysert Yildiz, Ümmügülsüm Gaygisiz, Asi̇ye Uğraş Di̇kmen, Zehra Demi̇rbaş Gülmez, Mehmet Yildiz, Esi̇n Şenol, Kenan Hizel, Özlem Güzel Tunçcan, Kayhan Çağlar, Gülendam Bozdayi, Nurdan Köktürk, Tansu Ulukavak Çi̇ftçi̇, Şahender Gülbi̇n Aygencel Bikmaz, Melda Türkoğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Pneumonia is the most serious clinical presentation of COVID-19. This study aimed to determine the demographic, clinical, and laboratory findings that can properly predict COVID-19 pneumonia. Materials and methods: This study was conducted in the Gazi University hospital. All hospitalized patients with confirmed and suspected SARS-CoV-2 infection between 16 March 2020 and 30 April 2020 were analyzed retrospectively. COVID-19 patients were separated into two groups, pneumonia and nonpneumonia, and then compared to determine predicting factors for COVID-19 pneumonia. Variables that had a P-value of less than 0.20 and were not correlated with each other were included in the logistic …
Survival Analysis And Factors Affecting Survival In Patients Who Presented To The Medicaloncology Unit With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Özgür Önal, Murat Koçer, Hande Nur Eroğlu, Servet Derya Yilmaz, İsmet Eroğlu, Di̇lek Karadoğan
Survival Analysis And Factors Affecting Survival In Patients Who Presented To The Medicaloncology Unit With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Özgür Önal, Murat Koçer, Hande Nur Eroğlu, Servet Derya Yilmaz, İsmet Eroğlu, Di̇lek Karadoğan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: This study aimed to investigate the effect of clinical and pathological indicators at the time of the diagnosis on overall survival in patients recently diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer. Materials and methods: The study population consisted of patients who were diagnosed at the Faculty of Medicine at Isparta Süleyman Demirel University Hospital between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2017 and presented to the medical oncology outpatient clinic. Results: A total of 518 patients were evaluated, including 260 patients with squamous cell carcinoma, 207 patients with adenocarcinoma, 50 patients with non-small cell lung cancer-not otherwise specified, and 1 …
Novel Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) In Children, Hasan Tezer, Tuğba Bedi̇r Demi̇rdağ
Novel Coronavirus Disease (Covid-19) In Children, Hasan Tezer, Tuğba Bedi̇r Demi̇rdağ
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) was firstly reported at the end of 2019. The disease rapidly spread all around the world in a few months and was declared a worldwide pandemic by WHO in March 2020. By April 9, there were 1,436,198 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the world, nearly with 6% mortality rate. This novel infectious disease causes respiratory tract illness that may generally occur as mild upper respiratory tract disease or pneumonia. In older patients and/or patients with underlying conditions, it may result in acute respiratory distress syndrome, multi organ failure and even death. According to the current literature, children account …
Sheep Welfare During Transport And Slaughter In Bulgaria - Impact Of Welfare On Slaughter Carcass And Meat Quality: A Review, Nikolay Todorov Ivanov
Sheep Welfare During Transport And Slaughter In Bulgaria - Impact Of Welfare On Slaughter Carcass And Meat Quality: A Review, Nikolay Todorov Ivanov
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The present work aimed to review the state of sheep welfare in Bulgaria during transportation and slaughter and to evaluate its relationship with slaughter carcass and meat quality. Over the last few years, animal welfare has become increasingly important. Normative documents related to welfare during rearing, transport, and slaughter of animals have been developed and promulgated. A major percentage of these animals are reared for meat production, but attempts to minimize stress and pain during transport and slaughter should be made. Stress reduction and pain control improve animal welfare and also impact carcass and meat quality. This overview demonstrates that …
Geoepidemiology And Clinical Characteristics Of Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus: Asystematic Literature Review Of Individual Patients' Data, Abdulsamet Erden, Antonis Fanouri̇aki̇s, Levent Kiliç, Alper Sari, Berkan Armağan, Emre Bi̇lgi̇n, Yusuf Zi̇ya Şener, Benazi̇r Hymabaccus, Fati̇h Gürler, Serdar Ceylan, Sedat Ki̇raz, Ömer Karadağ, Dimitrious Boumpas
Geoepidemiology And Clinical Characteristics Of Neonatal Lupus Erythematosus: Asystematic Literature Review Of Individual Patients' Data, Abdulsamet Erden, Antonis Fanouri̇aki̇s, Levent Kiliç, Alper Sari, Berkan Armağan, Emre Bi̇lgi̇n, Yusuf Zi̇ya Şener, Benazi̇r Hymabaccus, Fati̇h Gürler, Serdar Ceylan, Sedat Ki̇raz, Ömer Karadağ, Dimitrious Boumpas
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Neonatal lupus erythematosus (NLE) is an autoimmune syndrome caused by transplacental transmission of maternal autoantibodies, often with devastating consequences. The objective of this systematic literature review was to analyze the demographic data, geoepidemiology, clinical, and serological characteristics associated with NLE. Materials and methods: We performed a systematic literature search of the Pubmed database covering the period from 1976 to August 2015, using the MeSH terms "neonatal lupus" or "congenital heart block". To be included in the study, articles of any type (original articles, case series, and case reports) had to report on infants with NLE on an individualized (i.e. …
Smokeless Tobacco Use And Risk Of Oral Cavity Cancer, Shah Zeb Khan, Ahmed Farooq, Misbah Masood, Abubaker Shahid, Irfan Ullah Khan, Hasan Nisar, Ismat Fatima
Smokeless Tobacco Use And Risk Of Oral Cavity Cancer, Shah Zeb Khan, Ahmed Farooq, Misbah Masood, Abubaker Shahid, Irfan Ullah Khan, Hasan Nisar, Ismat Fatima
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Smokeless tobacco has been associated with oral cavity cancer for several decades. The incidence of oral cavity cancer is higher in some parts of the world especially South and South-East Asia including Pakistan. The aim of current study was to evaluate the risk of oral cavity cancer among smokeless tobacco users in our country. Materials and methods: A case-control study was conducted between November 2016 and September 2017. Patients diagnosed with oral cavity cancer receiving treatment were included as cases and the attendants of various cancer patients visiting the hospital during the study period were included in the study …
Evaluation Of Major Complications Associated With Percutaneous Ct-Guided Biopsy Oflung Nodules Below 3 Cm, Özgür Çakir, İsa Çam, Ural Koç, Ercüment Çi̇ftçi̇
Evaluation Of Major Complications Associated With Percutaneous Ct-Guided Biopsy Oflung Nodules Below 3 Cm, Özgür Çakir, İsa Çam, Ural Koç, Ercüment Çi̇ftçi̇
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate retrospectively the incidence and risk factors for the serious complications of pneumothorax and/or parenchymal haemorrhage occurring after computed tomography (CT) guided transthoracic biopsy. Materials and methods: The relation between the incidence of pneumothorax and parenchymal haemorrhage due to biopsy, age, sex, lesion localization, lesion size, duration of the procedure, depth of lesion, number of pleural insertions of the biopsy needle and pathology results were statistically evaluated. Results: Between 2016 and 2017, 309 cases with lesions below 3 cm in diameter of a total of 768 (40.2%) CT-guided chest biopsy patients were …
Tumour Budding In Preoperative Biopsy Specimens Is A Useful Prognostic Index Foridentifying High-Risk Patients In Early-Stage (Pn0) Colon Cancer, Mehmet Zengi̇n, Aydin Çi̇fci̇
Tumour Budding In Preoperative Biopsy Specimens Is A Useful Prognostic Index Foridentifying High-Risk Patients In Early-Stage (Pn0) Colon Cancer, Mehmet Zengi̇n, Aydin Çi̇fci̇
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Tumour budding (BD) is considered a valuable prognostic factor in colon cancer (CC), but its use in daily practice is uncertain. We investigated the prognostic effect of BD using preoperative biopsy specimens in a fairly homogeneous population. Materials and methods: Eighty-two (pN0) CC patients who underwent surgery after preoperative biopsy between 1997 and 2013 were included in the study. Model A (using the `deeply invasive blocks & hot-spot area & invasive margin) and method 1 (using the `20× objective & immunohistochemistry staining & quantitive counting') were used as standard methods. Results: High BD was significantly associated with poor prognostic …
Opium And Risk Of Gastrointestinal Cancer: A Case-Control Study, Reza Vazirinejad, Roya Najafipour, Mohsen Rezaeian, Alireza Ghazizadeh, Fateme Doost Mohammadi
Opium And Risk Of Gastrointestinal Cancer: A Case-Control Study, Reza Vazirinejad, Roya Najafipour, Mohsen Rezaeian, Alireza Ghazizadeh, Fateme Doost Mohammadi
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers are among the most common cancers in the world. Many risk factors may increase the chance of developing GI cancers. In recent years, a number of epidemiological studies have reported evidence of carcinogenic effects of opium in humans. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between opium use and GI cancer. Materials and methods: This case-control study was performed on 95 patients with GI cancer and 190 healthy individuals (matched for age, sex, place of residence, and smoking) in Rafsanjan, Iran, in 2018. Diet information, as well as history of smoking, the use of hookah, opium, …
Validity And Reliability Study Of The Turkish Version Of The Self-Efficacy For Managing Chronic Disease 6-Item Scale, Kübra İnci̇rkuş, Nursen Nahci̇van
Validity And Reliability Study Of The Turkish Version Of The Self-Efficacy For Managing Chronic Disease 6-Item Scale, Kübra İnci̇rkuş, Nursen Nahci̇van
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The measurement of self-efficacy is an important step toward improving chronic disease management, enhancing adherence to treatment, and assessing patients with chronic diseases. The purpose of this study was to assess the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of theSelf-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease 6-Item Scale. Materials and methods: In this methodological study, the sample consisted of 211 patients receiving chronic disease care in 2 family health centers in İstanbul, Turkey. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, concurrent validity, Cronbach's alpha, item-total correlation, and test-retest reliability.Results: Most of the sample were women (72%), …
Posttraumatic Growth And Death Anxiety In Caregivers Of Cancer Patients: Phoenix Study, Ali̇ Alkan, Eli̇f Berna Köksoy, Ebru Karci, Asli Alkan, Eduardo Bruera, Fi̇li̇z Çay Şenler
Posttraumatic Growth And Death Anxiety In Caregivers Of Cancer Patients: Phoenix Study, Ali̇ Alkan, Eli̇f Berna Köksoy, Ebru Karci, Asli Alkan, Eduardo Bruera, Fi̇li̇z Çay Şenler
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is defined as positive psychological changes following a challenging or traumatic life event. The purpose of this study is to define the predictors of PTG and death anxiety (DAN) in caregivers of cancer patients and evaluate the impact of DAN on PTG.Materials and methods: The caregivers of cancer patients were evaluated using structured questionnaires, including a validated PTG scale and Templer death anxiety scale.Results: In 3 different cancer centers, 426 participants were evaluated. In multivariate analysis of factors associated with PTG, a high DAN score was the only parameter associated with high PTG scores [OR: 1.6, …
Covid-19 And Dermatology, Ülker Gül
Covid-19 And Dermatology, Ülker Gül
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Sars-CoV-2 virus infection (COVID-19) was observed in China in the last months of 2019. In the period following, this infection spread all over the world. In March 2020 the World Health Organization announced the existence of a pandemic. The aim of this manuscript is to investigate skin diseases associated with COVID-19 under three main headings: skin problems related to personal protective equipment and personal hygiene measures, skin findings observed in SARS-CoV-2 virus infections, and skin findings due to COVID-19 treatment agents. Materials and methods: In PubMed, Google Scholar databases, skin lesions related to personal protective equipment and personal hygiene …
Antioxidative Effects Of Uridine In A Neonatal Rat Model Of Hyperoxic Brain Injury, Nevi̇n Al, Ayşen Çakir, Cansu Sevi̇nç, Mehmet Cansev, Tüli̇n Alkan
Antioxidative Effects Of Uridine In A Neonatal Rat Model Of Hyperoxic Brain Injury, Nevi̇n Al, Ayşen Çakir, Cansu Sevi̇nç, Mehmet Cansev, Tüli̇n Alkan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Premature birth is a major problem that results in an increased risk of mortality and morbidity. The management of such infants consists of supraphysiological oxygen therapy, which affects brain development due, in part, to the deterioration caused by reactive oxygen species (ROS). We showed previously that exogenously administered uridine provides neuroprotection in a neonatal rat model of hyperoxic brain injury. Hence, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effects of uridine on ROS in the same setting. Materials and methods: Hyperoxic brain injury was induced by subjecting a total of 53 six-day-old rat pups to 80% …
Sars-Cov-2 Epidemiology And Control, Different Scenarios For Turkey, Eskild Petersen, Ayşe Deni̇z Gökengi̇n
Sars-Cov-2 Epidemiology And Control, Different Scenarios For Turkey, Eskild Petersen, Ayşe Deni̇z Gökengi̇n
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Coronavirus Infectious Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is now a pandemic spreading in most countries including Turkey. Materials and methods: The current knowledge of COVID-19 and the virus causing it, SARS-CoV-2, was reviewed. The epidemiology and control in different countries was compared and the differences discussed. Results: The population attack rates and case fatality rates vary from country to country with Lombardy in northern Italy reporting an attack rate in the general population of 0.37% compared to 0.004% in Hong Kong. The differences are caused by different testing strategies and reporting systems. Conclusion: Turkey is early in the outbreak. Different control …
Embryonic Mortality In Sheep: A Review, Pavitra Chundekkad, Barbara Blaszczyk, Tomasz Stankiewicz
Embryonic Mortality In Sheep: A Review, Pavitra Chundekkad, Barbara Blaszczyk, Tomasz Stankiewicz
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Despite extensive research on the reproductive health of domestic animals, embryonic mortality continues to be a problem that brings about significant losses for both commercial breeding and scientific research. This review paper discusses the genetic and environmental factors that affect embryo mortality rates in sheep along with the different techniques developed to overcome this issue. Additionally, one of the objectives of this study is to emphasize the importance of the use of time-lapse cinematography and color Doppler ultrasonography as quick and reliable methods for early detection of pregnancy and embryonic death.
Salivary Cortisol Levels In Horses And Their Junior Riders During Show Jumping, Katarzyna Strzelec, Slawomir Pietrzak, Tomasz Próchniak, Iwona Janczarek, Anna Cywinska, Andrzej Bereznowski
Salivary Cortisol Levels In Horses And Their Junior Riders During Show Jumping, Katarzyna Strzelec, Slawomir Pietrzak, Tomasz Próchniak, Iwona Janczarek, Anna Cywinska, Andrzej Bereznowski
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The group of 22 warm-blooded half-breed horses (6 stallions, 6 mares, and 10 geldings) and their riders (12 women and 10 men) who ended jumping competition for juniors, were selected for a study. The horses were aged from 7 to 17 years, while the riders were 15 to 18 years old. The saliva samples were collected before and after each jumping round. The cortisol concentration was determined by using an immunoassay method. The following factors were considered: horses' sex, age, and breeds, riders' sex and age as well. In riders, significant correlation was found in the group of younger juniors …
Gastrointestinal Helminths Detected In Wild Horses In Konya Province, Turkey, Onur Ceylan, Bi̇lal Di̇k, Ceylan Ceylan, Asma Semassel, Özlem Deri̇nbay Eki̇ci̇, Gonca Sönmez
Gastrointestinal Helminths Detected In Wild Horses In Konya Province, Turkey, Onur Ceylan, Bi̇lal Di̇k, Ceylan Ceylan, Asma Semassel, Özlem Deri̇nbay Eki̇ci̇, Gonca Sönmez
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was conducted to identify the gastrointestinal helminths of wild horses in Konya, Turkey. Fresh stool samples collected from 66 horses were evaluated by flotation, sedimentation, Baermann-Wetzel, and stool culture methods. All 66 stool samples examined were found to be positive for helminths and the following parasites were detected: Trichonema spp. was detected in all stool samples (100%), followed by Poteriostomum spp. (45.5%), Strongylus vulgaris (34.9%), and Strongylus equinus (27.3%). In addition, Oesophagodontus spp. (9.1%), Strongylus edentatus (7.6%), Triodontophorus spp. (4.6%), Gyalocephalus spp. (4.6%), Oxyuris equi (3.0%), Parascaris equorum (1.5%), and Strongyloides westeri (1.5%) were detected at lower levels. …
Sexual Analysis In Turkey (Meleagris Gallopavo) Neurocranium Using Geometricmorphometric Methods, Ozan Gündemi̇r, Ermi̇ş Özkan, Mustafa Orhun Dayan, Sedat Aydoğdu
Sexual Analysis In Turkey (Meleagris Gallopavo) Neurocranium Using Geometricmorphometric Methods, Ozan Gündemi̇r, Ermi̇ş Özkan, Mustafa Orhun Dayan, Sedat Aydoğdu
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to obtain morphometric data by applying geometric analysis to the neurocranium of the turkey and to statistically reveal the differences between males and females using these data. In the present study, 14 (7 males, 7 females) turkey skulls were used. The neurocrania of the samples were photographed and put into an electronic environment to be marked. Neurocrania were examined from 4 different regions (caudal, ventral, dorsal, and lateral). Compared to PC1 obtained in dorsal sampling, the difference between points 9 and 10 and 3 to 2 was significantly higher in males. Caudal examination showed …
Evaluation Of Larval Culture And Conventional Pcr Methods For The Detection Ofstrongylus Vulgaris In Equines Of Iran, Alireza Alborzi, Sara Larki, Abbas Zeinali
Evaluation Of Larval Culture And Conventional Pcr Methods For The Detection Ofstrongylus Vulgaris In Equines Of Iran, Alireza Alborzi, Sara Larki, Abbas Zeinali
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Strongylus vulgaris (S. vulgaris) is known as the equin's most pathogenic nematode due to the extraintestinal migration in mesenteric arterial vessels. Since a few kinds of S. vulgaris can threat the animals' health and working efficiency, high precision and early detection of strongylid nematodes is essential. Traditionally, the larval coproculture method was used frequently for identification of strongylid species. The technique of larval culture is costly, time consuming, and does not have sufficient accuracy and reliability. Here, we critically evaluated the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) with larval culture methods for the detection of S. vulgaris eggs in fecal samples. To …
Influence Of Social Rank On Certain Stress Response Variables And Behavioralcharacteristics Of Adult Rams, Eli̇f Ergül Eki̇z, Hülya Yalçintan, Alper Yilmaz, İbrahi̇m Akyazi, Evren Eraslan, Bülent Eki̇z
Influence Of Social Rank On Certain Stress Response Variables And Behavioralcharacteristics Of Adult Rams, Eli̇f Ergül Eki̇z, Hülya Yalçintan, Alper Yilmaz, İbrahi̇m Akyazi, Evren Eraslan, Bülent Eki̇z
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Dominance rank within a group can affect the stress level of an animal. However, there is no consensus on whether the dominant or subordinate animals are physiologically more stressed. It was aimed herein to determine the effect of social rank on the stress level and expression of some behaviors of adult Hemsin, Chios, and Karakul rams. According to their dominance index (DI) values, the rams were classified as low-ranked (DI < 0.33; n = 13), medium-ranked (DI: 0.33-0.66; n = 13), and high-ranked (DI > 0.66; n = 13) individuals. The low-ranked rams had lower body weight, body length, chest depth, chest circumference, cannon bone circumference, and tail width than the medium- and high-ranked rams. …
Prediction Of Carcass Composition Of Lambs By Joint Dissection And Carcass Traits, Pembe Di̇lara Keçi̇ci̇, Nurşen Öztürk, Hülya Yalçintan, Ömür Koçak, Alper Yilmaz, Bülent Eki̇z
Prediction Of Carcass Composition Of Lambs By Joint Dissection And Carcass Traits, Pembe Di̇lara Keçi̇ci̇, Nurşen Öztürk, Hülya Yalçintan, Ömür Koçak, Alper Yilmaz, Bülent Eki̇z
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of the study was to test the possibility of using carcass measurements and joint tissue composition to predict the half-carcass tissue composition of lambs more accurately. With this purpose in mind, 6 different carcass joints (neck, flank, shoulder, ribs, hind limb, and tail) from 42 Kıvırcık male lambs were dissected. In addition, various carcass characteristics were recorded. When carcass characteristics and measurements were used alone in the prediction equations, accuracy (between 37%-68%) was similar to the equations that included only joint dissections (36%-75%). However, when joint dissection and various carcass traits were combined, half-carcass tissue composition was predicted …
Growth, Fattening Performance, And Carcass Characteristics Of Saanen, Turkish Hair ×Saanen, And Honamlı × Saanen Crossbred Kids, Aykut Asim Akbaş, Özkan Elmaz, Mehmet Sari, Hakan Üstüner, Şükran Kuleaşan, Mustafa Saatci
Growth, Fattening Performance, And Carcass Characteristics Of Saanen, Turkish Hair ×Saanen, And Honamlı × Saanen Crossbred Kids, Aykut Asim Akbaş, Özkan Elmaz, Mehmet Sari, Hakan Üstüner, Şükran Kuleaşan, Mustafa Saatci
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The study was carried out to investigate the possibilities of obtaining slaughtered kids using indigenous breeds in Saanen flocks, which does not require breeding. The birth weights were 3.22 kg, 3.05 kg, and 3.18 kg for the Saanen, Turkish Hair × Saanen (F$_{1}$), and Honamlı × Saanen (F$_{1}$) crossbred kids, respectively. The mean live weight values of the same genotypes at the end of fattening (146th day) were determined as 25.96 kg, 27.11 kg, and 29.57 kg for the male kids, respectively. The cold carcass weights and dressing percentage (%) of the same genotypes were determined to be 10.95 kg, …
The Efficacy Of The 3-Dimensional Vibe-Caipirinha-Dixon Technique In The Evaluation Of Pancreatic Steatosis, Ural Koç, Gökhan Ocakoğlu, Oktay Algin
The Efficacy Of The 3-Dimensional Vibe-Caipirinha-Dixon Technique In The Evaluation Of Pancreatic Steatosis, Ural Koç, Gökhan Ocakoğlu, Oktay Algin
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: CAIPIRINHA is a new technique in abdominal imaging. Pancreatic steatosis (PS) is a subject of increasing scientific interest. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of the isotropic 3D-VIBE- CAIPIRINHA -DIXON technique on a new generation 3-tesla MR unit in the evaluation of PS.Materials and methods: In this retrospective study, the imaging findings of 49 patients with PS and 41 control subjects were examined. The pancreas-to-spleen ratio (PSR), pancreas-to-muscle ratio (PMR), and pancreatic signal intensity index (PSII) were defined as 3 new parameters and these indexes were calculated from the in-phase/out of phase 3D-VIBE- CAIPIRINHA-DIXON images. …