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Journal of the South Carolina Academy of Science

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The Effect Of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation On Plasma Orexin A, Plasma Fatty Acids, And Anthropometric Measurements In Patients With Narcolepsy, Makbule Gezmen Karadağ, Meral Aksoy Jan 2012

The Effect Of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation On Plasma Orexin A, Plasma Fatty Acids, And Anthropometric Measurements In Patients With Narcolepsy, Makbule Gezmen Karadağ, Meral Aksoy

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To determine the effect of omega-3 (n-3) fatty acid supplementation on plasma orexin A, plasma fatty acids, and anthropometric measurements in patients with narcolepsy. Materials and methods: The study was performed on 17 males with narcolepsy and 14 healthy males between the ages of 21-55. An n-3 fatty acid supplement of 1.4 g/day was administered to the groups for 2 months. The anthropometric measurements of the individuals were taken at the onset and the end of trial, and orexin, fatty acids, and other biochemical parameters in the plasma were analyzed. Results: While there was no statistically significant change in anthropometric …

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Mode Of Delivery And Birth Complications In Fetal Macrosomia: A Simple Cost-Effectiveness Analysis, Batuhan Özmen, Yavuz Emre Şükür, Tuncay Yüce, Vugar Bayramov, Hülya Olmuş, Murat Sönmezer, Cem Somer Atabekoğlu Jan 2012

Mode Of Delivery And Birth Complications In Fetal Macrosomia: A Simple Cost-Effectiveness Analysis, Batuhan Özmen, Yavuz Emre Şükür, Tuncay Yüce, Vugar Bayramov, Hülya Olmuş, Murat Sönmezer, Cem Somer Atabekoğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To evaluate the effect of delivery route on birth complications and related costs in fetal macrosomia (>4000 g). Materials and methods: Patient and newborn hospital records of 365 macrosomic deliveries (≥4000 g) were retrospectively analyzed. Of these deliveries, 189 newborns weighed between 4000 and 4249 g (Group I), and 176 were between 4250 and 4500 g (Group II). The effects of mode of delivery on birth complications were evaluated and a simple cost-effectiveness analysis was performed. Results: There was no statistical difference between the 2 groups concerning birth complications, except dystocia and episiotomy hematoma. The rate of dystocia was …

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Transplantation Of Undifferentiated Bone Marrow Stromal Cells Improves Sciatic Nerve Regeneration And Functional Recovery Through Inside-Out Vein Graft In Rats, Rahim Mohammadi, Saeed Azizi, Nowruz Delirezh, Rahim Hobbenaghi, Keyvan Amini Jan 2012

Transplantation Of Undifferentiated Bone Marrow Stromal Cells Improves Sciatic Nerve Regeneration And Functional Recovery Through Inside-Out Vein Graft In Rats, Rahim Mohammadi, Saeed Azizi, Nowruz Delirezh, Rahim Hobbenaghi, Keyvan Amini

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To study the effect of undifferentiated bone marrow stromal cells (BMSCs) on peripheral nerve regeneration using a rat sciatic nerve regeneration model. In recent years, cell transplantation has become the focus of attention, and reliable outcomes have been achieved in regeneration of the sciatic nerve. Materials and methods: A 10-mm sciatic nerve defect was bridged using an inside-out vein graft (IOVG) filled with undifferentiated BMSCs (2 × 107 cells/mL). In the control group, the vein was filled with phosphate buffered saline alone. The regenerated fibers were studied 4, 8, and 12 weeks after surgery. Assessment of nerve regeneration was based …

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Anatomical Evaluation Of The Dorsal Ulnar Artery, İsmai̇l Malkoç, Hüseyi̇n Karagöz, Bi̇lal Firat Alp, Cemal Gündoğdu, Sami̇h Di̇yarbakir Jan 2012

Anatomical Evaluation Of The Dorsal Ulnar Artery, İsmai̇l Malkoç, Hüseyi̇n Karagöz, Bi̇lal Firat Alp, Cemal Gündoğdu, Sami̇h Di̇yarbakir

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To contribute to the literature about the anatomy of the dorsal ulnar artery and to clarify the anastomosis pattern between the descending branch of this artery and the vascular network of the hand. The distally pedicled dorsoulnar forearm flap can be a useful surgical flap for repairing hand and wrist defects. The vascular pedicle of this flap is the dorsal cutaneous branch of the ulnar artery (the dorsal ulnar artery). However, there is confusion about the anatomy of the vascular pedicle of this flap, since different findings have been reported in various anatomical studies. Materials and methods: The upper extremities …

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Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implantation: What Do Patients And Urologists Face?, Adnan Şi̇mşi̇r, Raşi̇t Altintaş, Mehmet Ceyhun Özyurt Jan 2012

Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implantation: What Do Patients And Urologists Face?, Adnan Şi̇mşi̇r, Raşi̇t Altintaş, Mehmet Ceyhun Özyurt

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To investigate the main problems faced by patients undergoing artificial urinary sphincter (AUS) implantation and the important factors that the surgeon should take into consideration in predicting these problems. Postprostatectomy incontinence continues to be a complication that most severely impairs the quality of life. Materials and methods: Of 82 initial patients, 64 patients with complete data who responded positively to the invitation for examination were divided into 3 groups: patients with implant-tissue interaction, patients with no problems, and those with mechanical failure. Univariate analysis, Student's t-test, Pearson's chi-square test, logistic regression, and Kaplan-Meier analysis were used in this study. Results: …

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Mean Platelet Volume As A Marker Of Future Cardiovascular Disease Risk In Pregnant Women With Impaired Fasting Glucose And Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Nermi̇n Köşüş, Aydin Köşüş, Ni̇lgün Turhan Jan 2012

Mean Platelet Volume As A Marker Of Future Cardiovascular Disease Risk In Pregnant Women With Impaired Fasting Glucose And Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Nermi̇n Köşüş, Aydin Köşüş, Ni̇lgün Turhan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To compare the mean platelet volume (MPV) of pregnant women with mild glycemic disorders with that of healthy pregnant women to find whether these disorders are risk factors for future cardiovascular disease. Materials and methods: Fasting blood glucose and 50-g oral glucose loading were measured. A 100-g, 3-h oral glucose tolerance test was done when plasma glucose was ≥140 mg/dL, following a loading test. According to the test results, 4 groups were formed: control, impaired fasting glucose, false positive loading test, and impaired glucose tolerance. The hematologic parameters were compared in all of the groups. Results: The mean MPV of …

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Discrimination Of Beta-Thalassemia Minor And Iron Deficiency Anemia By Screening Test For Red Blood Cell Indices, Aziz Batebi, Abolghasem Pourreza, Reza Esmailian Jan 2012

Discrimination Of Beta-Thalassemia Minor And Iron Deficiency Anemia By Screening Test For Red Blood Cell Indices, Aziz Batebi, Abolghasem Pourreza, Reza Esmailian

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To assess the state of iron deficiency anemia and thalassemia minor among couples intending to marry at the Molla Hadi Sabzevari Health Clinic in Isfahan, Iran. Materials and methods: Couples who intend to marry have to undergo these tests as part of a compulsory countrywide program. In this study, the red blood cell (RBC) indices among the study population were measured with an electronic cell counter (Sysmex K800). The survey involved the measurement of 2 RBC indices, mean corpuscular volume (MCV) and mean corpuscular hemoglobin (MCH), and the results were compared with the England and Fraser, Shine and Lal, and …

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Catechol-O-Methyltransferase Val108/158met Gene And Alcoholism In Turkish Subjects, Ayşe Ender Altintoprak, Bülent Kayahan, Burçi̇n Tezcanli, Buket Kosova, Hakan Coşkunol Jan 2012

Catechol-O-Methyltransferase Val108/158met Gene And Alcoholism In Turkish Subjects, Ayşe Ender Altintoprak, Bülent Kayahan, Burçi̇n Tezcanli, Buket Kosova, Hakan Coşkunol

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To determine if the functional Val108/158Met polymorphism causes a tendency toward alcohol addiction in Turkish cases. This polymorphism of the catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT) gene has been associated with many psychiatric disorders, as well as with alcoholism. Materials and methods: The allele and genotype associations of the Val108/158Met polymorphism in 110 Turkish alcoholics and 330 healthy subjects were investigated, constituting our study and control groups, by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism. Results: Distribution of the Met/Met genotype was 16.4% to 20.6% and frequency of the Met allele was 36.8% to 39.5% in the study group compared to the control group. The …

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Determination Of The Effect Of Fluconazole Against Candida Albicans And Candida Glabrata By Using Microbroth Kinetic Assay*, Esma Kaya, Hati̇ce Özbi̇lge Jan 2012

Determination Of The Effect Of Fluconazole Against Candida Albicans And Candida Glabrata By Using Microbroth Kinetic Assay*, Esma Kaya, Hati̇ce Özbi̇lge

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To evaluate the antifungal activity of a model antifungal (fluconazole) against Candida albicans (ATCC 90028) and Candida glabrata (RSKK 04019) strains using a microbroth kinetic assay based on continuous monitoring of changes in the optical density of fungal growth. Recently, antifungal susceptibility testing has become more important because of the increasing incidence of both fungal infections and antifungal drug resistance. Materials and methods: The optical growth densities of C. albicans and C. glabrata in the presence of increasing concentrations of fluconazole were measured every 15 min for 24 h at 35 °C, using a multidetection microplate reader at 405 nm. …

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Effects On Hypotension Incidence: Hyperbaric, Isobaric, And Combinations Of Bupivacaine For Spinal Anesthesia In Cesarean Section, Bülent Serhan Yurtlu, Volkan Hanci, Rahşan Di̇lek Okyay, Seli̇me Evri̇m Bostankolu, Gülay Erdoğan Kayhan, Sedat Haki̇moğlu, Hi̇lal Ayoğlu, İnan İlker Arikan, Ülkü Bayar, Işil Özkoçak Turan Jan 2012

Effects On Hypotension Incidence: Hyperbaric, Isobaric, And Combinations Of Bupivacaine For Spinal Anesthesia In Cesarean Section, Bülent Serhan Yurtlu, Volkan Hanci, Rahşan Di̇lek Okyay, Seli̇me Evri̇m Bostankolu, Gülay Erdoğan Kayhan, Sedat Haki̇moğlu, Hi̇lal Ayoğlu, İnan İlker Arikan, Ülkü Bayar, Işil Özkoçak Turan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To determine if hypotension frequency changes when hyperbaric or isobaric formulations of bupivacaine, or their sequential administrations, are used for cesarean section. Hypotension after spinal anesthesia for cesarean section is common. Materials and methods: A total of 144 patients who were to undergo cesarean section with spinal anesthesia were allocated into 4 groups. Spinal anesthesia was achieved with 10 mg of hyperbaric bupivacaine in Group H10, sequential 5-mg administrations of hyperbaric and isobaric bupivacaine in Group H5P5, sequential 5-mg administrations of isobaric and hyperbaric bupivacaine in Group P5H5, and 10 mg of isobaric bupivacaine in Group P10. Hemodynamic parameters were …

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Relation Between Aortic Stiffness And Extension Of Coronary Artery Disease, Ömer Şatiroğlu, Mehmet Bostan, Nermi̇n Bayar, Yüksel Çi̇çek, Mustafa Çeti̇n, Engi̇n Bozkurt Jan 2012

Relation Between Aortic Stiffness And Extension Of Coronary Artery Disease, Ömer Şatiroğlu, Mehmet Bostan, Nermi̇n Bayar, Yüksel Çi̇çek, Mustafa Çeti̇n, Engi̇n Bozkurt

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To investigate the relation between aortic stiffness and the extension/severity of coronary artery disease (CAD). Materials and methods: A consecutive 100 patients with suspicion of CAD who underwent elective coronary angiography were enrolled in this study. Of those patients determined as having CAD, 63 were classified as Group I (mean age: 62.1 ± 10.3 years; 47 male and 16 female). Group II included 37 patients with normal coronary arteries (mean age: 51.4 ± 10.8 years; 20 male and 17 female). Aortic flexibility (aortic distensibility and stiffness index) was evaluated by echocardiography after coronary angiography in all of the patients. Patient …

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Increased Nitrite Levels In Exhaled Breath Condensate In Asthma-Like Syndrome Induced By Occupational Sulfur Dioxide Exposure*, Zeki̇ Yildirim, Sadik Söğüt, Nurhan Köksal, Talat Kiliç Jan 2012

Increased Nitrite Levels In Exhaled Breath Condensate In Asthma-Like Syndrome Induced By Occupational Sulfur Dioxide Exposure*, Zeki̇ Yildirim, Sadik Söğüt, Nurhan Köksal, Talat Kiliç

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To investigate whether nitrite levels were abnormally high in expired breath condensate (EBC) from workers with asthma-like syndrome. Materials and methods: We measured the nitrite levels in EBC from 48 volunteer workers, including 25 smokers, with asthma-like syndrome before and after SO2 exposure and compared these levels with those from 44 nonexposed control subjects, including 23 smokers. Results: Baseline concentrations of nitrite in the workers before SO2 exposure were higher (19.31 ± 1.06 nmol/mL) than in the controls (13.08 ± 1.36 nmol/mL; P < 0.001). Acute SO2 exposure produced a significant increase in concentrations of nitrite (23.62 ± 1.36) compared to the baseline value (P < 0.05). Preexposure nitrite concentrations were similar in smoking and nonsmoking workers (17.85 ± 1.72 and 20.20 ± 1.59; P > 0.05). Conclusion: We concluded that nitrite levels in EBC are increased in the asthma-like syndrome induced by …

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Skin Prick Test And Immunotherapy In Children With Allergic Eye Disease, Tolga Kocatürk, Özlem Kocatürk, Volkan Dayanir, Kayi Eli̇açik Jan 2012

Skin Prick Test And Immunotherapy In Children With Allergic Eye Disease, Tolga Kocatürk, Özlem Kocatürk, Volkan Dayanir, Kayi Eli̇açik

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To investigate the necessity and efficacy of immunotherapy in children with allergic eye disease. Materials and methods: The study included 57 patients with allergic eye disease who were followed by the Department of Ophthalmology and Department of Pediatrics at Adnan Menderes University Hospital. Blood and skin prick tests were carried out on 43 patients. Results: There were 38 male and 19 female patients with a mean age of 11 ± 4 years. The mean follow-up was 31 ± 3 months and 28 ± 4 months in 38 vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) and 19 perennial allergic conjunctivitis (PAC) patients, respectively. Immunotherapy was …

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Clinical Appearance Of Brucellosis In Adults: Fourteen Years Of Experience, Behi̇ce Kurtaran, Aslihan Candevi̇r, Ayşe Seza İnal, Süheyla Kömür, Özay Akyildiz, Neşe Saltoğlu, Hasan Sali̇h Zeki̇ Aksu, Yeşi̇m Taşova Jan 2012

Clinical Appearance Of Brucellosis In Adults: Fourteen Years Of Experience, Behi̇ce Kurtaran, Aslihan Candevi̇r, Ayşe Seza İnal, Süheyla Kömür, Özay Akyildiz, Neşe Saltoğlu, Hasan Sali̇h Zeki̇ Aksu, Yeşi̇m Taşova

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To indicate the clinical course and results of brucellosis in our region during the recent years, and to compare these findings to the literature. Materials and methods: This study was based on a review of the medical records of adult patients older than 14 years who were followed with the diagnosis of brucellosis from March 1997 to October 2010. Results: Included in this analysis were 317 patients, including 136 males (43%), with an average age of 40 ± 17 years. In 66 patients (21%), reproduction of Brucella was identified in the blood. Of the patients, 61% were identified as having …

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Comparison Of All Hand Digit Length Ratios In Left- And Right-Handed Individuals, Rengi̇n Kosi̇f, Murat Diramali Jan 2012

Comparison Of All Hand Digit Length Ratios In Left- And Right-Handed Individuals, Rengi̇n Kosi̇f, Murat Diramali

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To compare and detect possible differences between the digit length and digit length ratios in left- and right-handed female and male students. One of the cerebral hemispheres is dominant over the other. Knowing a person’s dominant hemisphere can be a useful guide in some personal activities. Materials and methods: Digit lengths (D) of the students were measured, followed by calculating the ratio of each digit to the others (1D:2D, 1D:3D, 1D:4D, 1D:5D, 2D:3D, 2D:4D, 2D:5D, 3D:4D, 3D:5D, and 4D:5D). Results: In males, no significant difference was found between digit lengths and digit length ratios. Among left-handed females, the fifth digit …

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Associated Organ Injuries In Pancreatic Injuries, Morbidity, And Mortality, Akin Önder, Metehan Gümüş, Murat Kapan, Abdullah Böyük, Zülfü Arikanoğlu, Sadullah Gi̇rgi̇n Jan 2012

Associated Organ Injuries In Pancreatic Injuries, Morbidity, And Mortality, Akin Önder, Metehan Gümüş, Murat Kapan, Abdullah Böyük, Zülfü Arikanoğlu, Sadullah Gi̇rgi̇n

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: Pancreatic injuries are rarely seen due to the retroperitoneal location of the organ. Associated organ and vascular structures usually accompany injury. In this study, the effect of ductal injury and associated organ injuries on morbidity and mortality was investigated. Materials and methods: Between January 2004 and October 2010, 26 patients with abdominal trauma who developed pancreatic injury and underwent surgery at the Dicle University General Surgery Department were evaluated retrospectively. Results: Of the 26 patients, 20 were males (76.9%) and 6 (23.1%) were females. The mean age of the patients was 24.96 ± 9.4 (14-56) years. Of the injuries, …

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The Effects Of Experimentally Induced Intraabdominal Hypertension On Adrenal Glands, İlyas Başkonuş, Ahmet Abdulhali̇k Balik, Göktürk Maralcan, Fati̇h Göksel Seçki̇n, Ersi̇n Borazan, Meti̇n Karakök, Yasemi̇n Baltaci, Cahi̇t Bağci Jan 2012

The Effects Of Experimentally Induced Intraabdominal Hypertension On Adrenal Glands, İlyas Başkonuş, Ahmet Abdulhali̇k Balik, Göktürk Maralcan, Fati̇h Göksel Seçki̇n, Ersi̇n Borazan, Meti̇n Karakök, Yasemi̇n Baltaci, Cahi̇t Bağci

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: To investigate the effects of intraabdominal hypertension (IAH) on adrenal glands. Materials and methods: Forty male Wistar albino rats were divided into 4 groups: the control group, sham control group, and 2 study groups. In the study groups, the animals were subjected to IAH of up to 20-25 mmHg for 3 h. At the end of the study, blood samples were collected for cortisol analysis and adrenal gland samples were extracted via laparatomy for histopathological examination. Results: Cortisol levels were decreased compared to the control group (P < 0.05). There were no statistically significant differences demonstrated among the other groups (P > 0.05). Upon examination of the adrenal gland, no pathological alterations were found …

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Do The Applied Shock Wave Numbers And The Application Side Affect Pancreatic Exocrine Functions In Patients Who Have Undergone Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy For Upper Urinary Tract Calculi?, Mehmet Gülüm, Ercan Yeni̇, Murat Savaş, Haki̇m Çeli̇k, Hali̇l Çi̇ftçi̇ Jan 2012

Do The Applied Shock Wave Numbers And The Application Side Affect Pancreatic Exocrine Functions In Patients Who Have Undergone Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy For Upper Urinary Tract Calculi?, Mehmet Gülüm, Ercan Yeni̇, Murat Savaş, Haki̇m Çeli̇k, Hali̇l Çi̇ftçi̇

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: To investigate the effect of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) on the pancreatic exocrine functions related to the number of high-energy shock waves and the ESWL-applied kidney side for upper urinary tract stones. Materials and methods: Included in the study were 76 patients undergoing ESWL for proximal ureteral or kidney stones. The right kidney group (RKG) consisted of 40 patients who underwent ESWL for right kidney stones and the left kidney group (LKG) consisted of 36 patients who underwent ESWL for left kidney stones. Results: The observed changes in plasma amylase and lipase levels were not statistically significant compared …

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Bother Index Can Be Used In Deciding How The Symptom Nocturia Itself Is Important, Ahmet Tunç Özdemi̇r, Haci İbrahi̇m Çi̇men, Serkan Altinova, Ali̇ Fuat Atmaca, Ege Can Şerefoğlu, Mevlana Derya Balbay Jan 2012

Bother Index Can Be Used In Deciding How The Symptom Nocturia Itself Is Important, Ahmet Tunç Özdemi̇r, Haci İbrahi̇m Çi̇men, Serkan Altinova, Ali̇ Fuat Atmaca, Ege Can Şerefoğlu, Mevlana Derya Balbay

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: To report the prevalence of nocturia. Associated risk factors and bother in various age groups (by decade) were evaluated in order to determine the characteristics of individuals who may need medical help. Materials and methods: To estimate the extent to which patients were bothered relative to nocturia in various age groups (by decade), a descriptive figure, the "bother index," was used. The bother index was calculated by dividing the number of individuals reporting a bother score higher than a symptom score by the number of individuals reporting a bother score lower than a symptom score in the same age …

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Does The Treatment Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Improve Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms?, Öner Odabaş, Cavi̇t Ceylan, Meti̇n Yiğman Jan 2012

Does The Treatment Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Improve Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms?, Öner Odabaş, Cavi̇t Ceylan, Meti̇n Yiğman

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: To evaluate lower urinary tract symptoms in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and to determine if the symptoms improved after treatment for OSAS. Materials and methods: In all, 145 male patients were diagnosed with OSAS via polysomnography and evaluated for lower urinary tract symptoms using the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS). All of the patients were evaluated by an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist. Surgery or continuous positive airway pressure treatment was recommended based on the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and ENT examination results. Only 23 of the patients that were available for follow-up during treatment were …

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The Effects Of The Cobra Perilaryngeal Airway On Intraocular Pressure, Lale Karabiyik, Sema Öncül, Gökçen Emmez Jan 2012

The Effects Of The Cobra Perilaryngeal Airway On Intraocular Pressure, Lale Karabiyik, Sema Öncül, Gökçen Emmez

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: To compare the effects of the Cobra perilaryngeal airway on intraocular pressure with the effects of the classic laryngeal mask and endotracheal intubation. Materials and methods: Forty-five ASA I or II patients were randomly allocated into 3 equal groups. Endotracheal intubation (EI group), the classic laryngeal mask airway (cLMA group), and the Cobra perilaryngeal airway (Cobra PLA group) were applied to the groups. Heart rate and systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial pressures were recorded. Intraocular pressure was measured with an applanation tonometer before and during the 15 min after application. Results: Heart rate and systolic, diastolic, and mean arterial …

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Transient Bradycardia In Patients With Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Serpi̇l Erol, Zülal Özkurt, Kemaletti̇n Özden, Mehmet Parlak, Mustafa Kemal Erol Jan 2012

Transient Bradycardia In Patients With Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever, Serpi̇l Erol, Zülal Özkurt, Kemaletti̇n Özden, Mehmet Parlak, Mustafa Kemal Erol

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To determine the features and clinical course of bradycardia in patients with Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF). Materials and methods: Between May 2002 and September 2010, a total of 380 patients with CCHF were followed. All patients who had transient bradycardia during this period were included in the study. Results: A total of 14 patients had an episode of bradycardia. All patients were in sinus rhythm. Three patients had clinical symptoms of bradycardia; atropine was administered to them. In the other patients, bradycardia resolved spontaneously. No patient had underlying conditions for bradycardia. Bradycardia appeared 7.0 ± 1.7 days after the first …

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Btla (C272) Expression On Cd4+ T Cells In Behçet Patients, Nafi̇ye Fulya İlhan, Nesri̇n Demi̇r, Tamer Demi̇r, Ahmet Gödekmerdan Jan 2012

Btla (C272) Expression On Cd4+ T Cells In Behçet Patients, Nafi̇ye Fulya İlhan, Nesri̇n Demi̇r, Tamer Demi̇r, Ahmet Gödekmerdan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To investigate the peripheral blood levels of B and T lymphocyte attenuator (BTLA/CD272) on T cells and its role in Behçet disease (BD), and to define the role of inhibitory receptors on BD. Materials and methods: Included in this study were 25 patients with BD and 20 healthy control subjects, matched for age and sex. Results: CD4+CD272+ (P < 0.001) and CD3+CD272+ (P < 0.001) T cell levels were significantly higher in BD patients (active and remission) compared to the healthy controls. However, there was no difference between the active patients and those in remission in terms of CD4+CD272+ T cells, while CD3+CD272+ T cell levels were significantly higher in active-phase BD patients compared to patients in the remission phase (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Further functional studies could be implemented to investigate the effectiveness of the present research parameter in the diagnosis or follow-up of certain diseases similar to BD and with obscure etiology, as well as its contribution to immune dysregulation of BD. BTLA can additionally modulate T cell response in BD on different inflammatory areas and it can be upregulated in BD because of T cell activation. The results of the present study indicate that BTLA expression on CD4+ Th (T helper) cells might play a limiting role on the inflammation at peripheral sites or organs in BD.

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Chest Radiography And Computed Tomography Findings Of Cases With Pandemic Influenza A (H1n1/09) Infection, Pinar Nerci̇s Koşar, Zeli̇ha Koçak Tufan, Eli̇f Ergün, Hasan Yi̇ği̇t, Uğur Koşar, Ali̇ Pekcan Demi̇röz Jan 2012

Chest Radiography And Computed Tomography Findings Of Cases With Pandemic Influenza A (H1n1/09) Infection, Pinar Nerci̇s Koşar, Zeli̇ha Koçak Tufan, Eli̇f Ergün, Hasan Yi̇ği̇t, Uğur Koşar, Ali̇ Pekcan Demi̇röz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To review the radiological findings of the chests of swine flu patients whose infections were confirmed clinically and/or by laboratory tests. Materials and methods: This study was conducted in the radiology and infectious diseases departments of a tertiary care hospital, Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. The X-ray and thorax computed tomography (CT) findings of swine flu patients were evaluated. Results: Included were 53 cases of swine flu. Thirty-eight of the patients (72%) underwent an initial chest X-ray and 17 (32%) underwent thorax CT examinations. The mean age of the patients was 41 years; 23 (43%) patients were male …

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Clinical And Electrophysiological Evaluation Of Shoulder Functions In Spinal Accessory Nerve-Preserving Neck Dissection, Özgür Tarkan, Ülkü Tuncer, Hacer Bozdemi̇r, Tunay Sarpel, Süleyman Özdemi̇r, Özgür Sürmeli̇oğlu Jan 2012

Clinical And Electrophysiological Evaluation Of Shoulder Functions In Spinal Accessory Nerve-Preserving Neck Dissection, Özgür Tarkan, Ülkü Tuncer, Hacer Bozdemi̇r, Tunay Sarpel, Süleyman Özdemi̇r, Özgür Sürmeli̇oğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The aim of this study was to evaluate shoulder functions after neck dissection with preservation of the spinal accessory nerve by objective physical examination, electromyographic findings, and subjective patient complaints, and also to investigate the effect of the type of neck dissection. Materials and methods: The present study included 29 patients on whom unilateral selective or modified radical neck dissection was performed for head and neck cancer and/or metastasis to the neck. Electromyographical findings, range of motion, and pain scores of the shoulder joint were determined for the operated and nonoperated (control) sides. Results: An electromyographic examination of the trapezius …

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Characteristics Of Patients Transferred By Air: A Descriptive Epidemiologic Study, Ataman Köse, Beri̇l Köse, Ayça Açikalin Akpinar, Özlem Köksal, Şule Aydin, Erol Armağan Jan 2012

Characteristics Of Patients Transferred By Air: A Descriptive Epidemiologic Study, Ataman Köse, Beri̇l Köse, Ayça Açikalin Akpinar, Özlem Köksal, Şule Aydin, Erol Armağan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To analyze the characteristics of patients transferred by air ambulance in the eastern Anatolia region of Turkey. Materials and methods: We retrospectively evaluated the records of patients transferred by air ambulance between January 2010 and December 2010. Demographics and medical data of the patients, geographic conditions, and flight duration data were all analyzed. Results: A total of 241 patients were included in the study, of whom 51% were men and 49% were women. The majority of the patients were between 0 and 1 year old (40.2%). In the adult patients, the most commonly seen diagnoses were trauma (31.6%), obstetric problems …

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Prediction Of Mortality In Stroke Patients Using Multilayer Perceptron Neural Networks, Necdet Süt, Yahya Çeli̇k Jan 2012

Prediction Of Mortality In Stroke Patients Using Multilayer Perceptron Neural Networks, Necdet Süt, Yahya Çeli̇k

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

We aim ed to predict mortality in stroke patients by using multilayer perceptron (MLP) neural networks. Materials and methods: A data set consisting of 584 stroke patients was analyzed using MLP neural networks. The effect of prognostic factors (age, hospitalization time, sex, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, embolism, stroke type, infection, diabetes mellitus, and ischemic heart disease) on mortality in stroke were trained with 6 different MLP algorithms [quick propagation (QP), Levenberg-Marquardt (LM), backpropagation (BP), quasi-Newton (QN), delta bar delta (DBD), and conjugate gradient descent (CGD)]. The performances of the MLP neural network algorithms were compared using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) …

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Effects Of L-2-Oxоthiazolidine-4-Carboxylic Acid On The Lung Antioxidant Defense System In An Asthma Mouse Model, Lyudmil Georgiev Terziev, Veneta Lyubenova Shopova, Violeta Yordanova Dancheva, Galya Tzvetanova Stavreva, Angelina Milcheva Stoyanova Jan 2012

Effects Of L-2-Oxоthiazolidine-4-Carboxylic Acid On The Lung Antioxidant Defense System In An Asthma Mouse Model, Lyudmil Georgiev Terziev, Veneta Lyubenova Shopova, Violeta Yordanova Dancheva, Galya Tzvetanova Stavreva, Angelina Milcheva Stoyanova

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

We aim ed to study the effect of a glutathione precursor, L-2-oxothiazolidine-4-carboxylic acid (OTCA), on the lung antioxidant defense system in an animal asthma model. Materials and methods: The study was carried out on 24 female C57BL/6 mice. The mice were divided into 4 treatment groups: group 1 - control group; group 2 - injected with ovalbumin (OVA) and given an OVA inhalant; group 3 - treated with OTCA and phosphate-buffered saline inhalant; and group 4 -injected with OVA and OTCA and given an OVA inhalant. Under sodium pentobarbital anesthesia the animals were killed by exsanguination 48 h after the …

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Rating Of Perceived Exertion In Cycle Ergometer: Effect Of Maximal Capacity Difference, Özgür Kasimay Çakir, Bariş Çakir, Ömer Utku Erzengi̇n, Hizir Kurtel Jan 2012

Rating Of Perceived Exertion In Cycle Ergometer: Effect Of Maximal Capacity Difference, Özgür Kasimay Çakir, Bariş Çakir, Ömer Utku Erzengi̇n, Hizir Kurtel

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The purpose of this study was to evaluate cardiopulmonary responses of individuals with different fitness levels according to predetermined rating of perceived exertion (RPE) scores and to investigate the correspondence between the heart rate reserve percentage (HRR%) and the RPE scale by using fit and unfit subjects. Materials and methods: RPE scores of sedentary volunteers were recorded at different HRR% levels during graded exercise tests on a cycle ergometer. Following the tests, subjects were divided into 2 groups, high metabolic equivalent [(MET) MET >= 10; n = 9] and low MET (MET < 10; n = 11), according to maximal O_2 uptakes (VO_{2max}). Participants performed the steady-state exercise test at the 13th-14th level of their perceived exertion 48 h after the first test. Variance and regression analyses were performed. Results: For all HRR% values, RPE levels were not different between groups. During the graded exercise test, perceived exertion was significantly higher in the low MET group than in the high MET group. Predetermined RPE score results were significantly greater in the low MET group with relative O2 consumption as compared to the high MET group (P < 0.05-0.001). Conclusion: In individuals with different VO_{2max} levels, exercise intensity can be prescribed using HRR% or RPE scale methods while adjusting for individual differences in oxygen consumption.

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