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Trace Elements And Physical Activity In Children And Adolescents With Depression, M. Meti̇n Donma, Orki̇de Donma
Trace Elements And Physical Activity In Children And Adolescents With Depression, M. Meti̇n Donma, Orki̇de Donma
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Depression is a common mental health problem among adolescents. Depressive symptoms are also important and may appear even during the preschool period. Physical activity, which may improve some mental health problems, is inversely associated with depression. Due to the presence of some clinical evidence about the relation between the use of antidepressants and suicide, there is a need for supportive agents during antidepressant therapy. Within this context, essential trace elements gain importance for further consideration. Protection of the developing brain from the negative effects of iron deficiency is important because of iron deficiency's association with poor mental development. Reactions between …
X-Ray Diffraction Analysis Of Urinary Tract Stones, Turgut Yapanoglu, Azam Demi̇rel, Şenol Adanur, Hi̇kmet Yüksel, Özkan Polat
X-Ray Diffraction Analysis Of Urinary Tract Stones, Turgut Yapanoglu, Azam Demi̇rel, Şenol Adanur, Hi̇kmet Yüksel, Özkan Polat
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To analyze urinary tract stones obtained in our clinic using various methods and to determine the spectrum of stone composition in the Eastern Anatolia Region, Turkey. Materials and methods: A total of 300 stones were obtained at Atatürk University, Faculty of Medicine Urology Clinic through open surgery, percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PNL), ureterorenoscopy (URS), and extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy (ESWL) between 1 January 2005 and 30 December 2008. Stones were analyzed in the laboratory of Ankara General Directorate of Mineral Research Exploration using X-ray diffraction (XRD). Results: It was found that 218 (72.7%) of the 300 stones were calcium oxalate (CaOx); 170 (56.7%) …
A Novel Cut-Off For Abdominal Obesity Derived From Various Anthropometric Indices To Predict Body Composition: Arm Fat Area, Betül Çi̇çek, Ahmet Öztürk, Mümtaz M. Mazicioğlu, Neri̇man İnanç, Seli̇m Kurtoğlu
A Novel Cut-Off For Abdominal Obesity Derived From Various Anthropometric Indices To Predict Body Composition: Arm Fat Area, Betül Çi̇çek, Ahmet Öztürk, Mümtaz M. Mazicioğlu, Neri̇man İnanç, Seli̇m Kurtoğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Determination of fat and fat-free mass is of considerable interest in evaluation of nutritional status. The aim of the present study was to determine whether using arm fat area (AFA) is helpful in identifying abdominal obesity (waist circumference > 90^{th} percentile) in Turkish children and adolescents with high risk. According to AFA ≥ 85^{th} percentile indicating overweight, we determined age- and gender-specific cut-offs from anthropometric indices. Materials and methods: This study was conducted with 5358 (2621 boys, 2737 girls) children and adolescents aged 6-17 years. Height, weight, arm span, waist circumference (WC), mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC), and triceps skinfold thickness (TSF) …
Peritoneal Dialysis-Related Peritonitis: An Analysis Of Risk Factors In Northeast Anatolia*, Mustafa Keleş, Ramazan Çeti̇nkaya, Abdullah Uyanik, Hami̇t Acemoğlu, Fatma Saatçi, Muhammet Hami̇dullah Uyanik
Peritoneal Dialysis-Related Peritonitis: An Analysis Of Risk Factors In Northeast Anatolia*, Mustafa Keleş, Ramazan Çeti̇nkaya, Abdullah Uyanik, Hami̇t Acemoğlu, Fatma Saatçi, Muhammet Hami̇dullah Uyanik
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Peritonitis is almost the most frequent complication of peritoneal dialysis (PD). Besides being the most frequent reason of hospitalization, peritonitis is also the most important determining factor of mortality-morbidity and technique survival among PD patients. In this study, it was aimed to identify the risk factors for peritonitis in these patients. Materials and methods: In this clinical cohort, records of 218 patients were collected between January 1998 and December 2007. The patients’ demographic, clinical, and laboratory parameters were recorded. Results were analyzed to compare patients who never had peritonitis and patients with at least one episode of peritonitis. Independent predictors …
The Effect Of Copper Complex Of Methionine Compared With Copper Sulfate In Growing Pigs, Lyubomir Angelov, Velichka Vrabcheva, Metodi Petrichev, Lidiya Borisova
The Effect Of Copper Complex Of Methionine Compared With Copper Sulfate In Growing Pigs, Lyubomir Angelov, Velichka Vrabcheva, Metodi Petrichev, Lidiya Borisova
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to compare 2 copper products and examine their influence on hematological parameters, body weight, and content of copper and iron in the liver and spleen of pigs. In this experiment, 60 day-old pigs, bw \approx 10 kg, (Camborough hybrid) were fed 1 of 3 treatments for 20 days: 20 ppm copper from copper methionine (Cu MET), 40 ppm copper from Cu MET, and 20 ppm Cu from copper sulfate (Cu SUL). Control group did not receive any copper supplementation. Our data show that a daily dose of 20 ppm Cu MET supplemented to the …
Interaction Between Particle Sizes Of Alfalfa Hay And Corn Grain On Milk Yield, Milk Composition, Chewing Activity, And Ruminal Ph Of Dairy Cows, Mehmet Ali̇ Bal, E. Banu Büyükünal Bal
Interaction Between Particle Sizes Of Alfalfa Hay And Corn Grain On Milk Yield, Milk Composition, Chewing Activity, And Ruminal Ph Of Dairy Cows, Mehmet Ali̇ Bal, E. Banu Büyükünal Bal
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The objective of this study was to determine the interactions between alfalfa hay and corn grain particle sizes on nutrient intake, milk yield, milk composition, chewing activity, and ruminal pH of dairy cows. Alfalfa hay was chopped either at 4 cm (long; L) or 1 cm (short; S) theoretical length of cut. Particle size of corn grain was obtained by grinding either at 1 mm (coarse; C) or less than 1 mm (fine; F) mean particle size. Four lactating multiparous Holstein cows were assigned in a 4×4 Latin Square design in a 2×2 factorial arrangement of treatments with 21-day periods. …
Effects Of Supplemental Fructo-Oligosaccharide And Mannan-Oligosaccharide On Nutrient Digestibilities, Volatile Fatty Acid Concentrations, And Immune Function In Horses, Emel Gürbüz, Fatma İnal, Saki̇ne Ülküm Ata, Özcan Bariş Çi̇ti̇l, Kürşat Kav, Fati̇h Küçükkaya
Effects Of Supplemental Fructo-Oligosaccharide And Mannan-Oligosaccharide On Nutrient Digestibilities, Volatile Fatty Acid Concentrations, And Immune Function In Horses, Emel Gürbüz, Fatma İnal, Saki̇ne Ülküm Ata, Özcan Bariş Çi̇ti̇l, Kürşat Kav, Fati̇h Küçükkaya
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This research was performed to study the effects of fructo-oligosaccharide (FOS) and mannan-oligosaccharide (MOS) on nutrient digestibilities, fecal pH and volatile fatty acids compositions, and immune function in adult horses. Four adult Thoroughbred horses were used in a 4×4 Latin Square design with 20-day treatment periods. A 12-day adaptation phase was followed by 6-day collection of feces and 2-day blood sampling phases. Four different treatments were administered: 1) Control (no supplemental FOS or MOS; 2) 30 g of FOS/d; 3) 30 g of MOS/d; 4) 15 g of FOS+15 g of MOS/d. There were no differences among treatments in the …
Influence Of \Beta-1,3/1,6 Glucan Applications On Some Non-Specific Cellular Immune Response And Haematologic Parameters Of Healthy Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus L., 1758), Aysel Şahan, Selçuk Duman
Influence Of \Beta-1,3/1,6 Glucan Applications On Some Non-Specific Cellular Immune Response And Haematologic Parameters Of Healthy Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus L., 1758), Aysel Şahan, Selçuk Duman
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this study, the effects of \beta-glucan administration at different dosages on non-specific immune response and haematological parameters in healthy Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) were investigated. Fish were fed with diets containing 0.5% and 0.1% glucan (experiment) and without glucan (control) for 2 weeks. After feeding for 2 weeks with 2 different dosages, erythrocyte (RBC), leukocyte (WBC), hematocrit (Hct), haemoglobin (Hb) amount, leukocyte cell types (percentage of lymphocyte, monocyte, neutrophil, eosinophil), the values of phagocytic activities, erythrocyte cell indexes (MCV and MCH) and blood cell sizes were determined. WBC and phagocytic activity amounts, percentages of lymphocyte and monocyte of …
The Effectiveness Of Grass Pea (Lathyrus Sativus L.) Seeds In Pig Feed, Anna Winiarska-Mieczan, Malgorzata Kwiecien
The Effectiveness Of Grass Pea (Lathyrus Sativus L.) Seeds In Pig Feed, Anna Winiarska-Mieczan, Malgorzata Kwiecien
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to assess the usefulness of raw grass pea seeds in pig feed, and the usefulness of supplementing mixtures that contain raw grass pea seeds with a probiotic and an enzymatic preparation. The study included 96 fattening pigs (Polish Landrace × Polish Large White) × Pietrain that were divided into 4 feeding groups. Two experimental nutritional agents were used. The first was the source of protein in the diet: soybean meal and raw grass pea seeds (amounting to 50% of feed protein). The other experimental agent was mixtures containing raw grass pea seeds supplemented with …
The Effects Of L-Carnitine Administration On Energy Metabolism In Pregnant Halep (Damascus) Goats, Ci̇han Kaçar, Abuzer Kaffar Zonturlu, Mahmut Karapehli̇van, Umut Çağri Ari, Meti̇n Öğün, Mehmet Çi̇ti̇l
The Effects Of L-Carnitine Administration On Energy Metabolism In Pregnant Halep (Damascus) Goats, Ci̇han Kaçar, Abuzer Kaffar Zonturlu, Mahmut Karapehli̇van, Umut Çağri Ari, Meti̇n Öğün, Mehmet Çi̇ti̇l
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to determine the effects of parenteral administration of L-carnitine on some biochemical parameters in Halep (Damascus) goats during the last month of pregnancy. L-carnitine was administrated to goats in group I (n = 13) by subcutaneous injections once a week during the last month of the pregnancy. Physiologic salt solution was administered to goats in group II (n = 12) by the same route during the same period. Differences of glucose concentration between groups were not significant (P > 0.05). Serum \beta-hydroxybutyric acid (BHB) concentrations in both groups increased until parturition. However, differences between groups …
The Effect Of Feeding Frequency On The Hormonal Profile, Carcass Characteristics, And Feedlot Performance In Iranian Holstein Calves, Armin Towhidi, Aboulfazl Zali, Abbas Khoshsokhan, Homayoon Khazali, Mehdi Zhandi, Kamran Rezayazdi, Reza Masoumi, Hamid Gholami
The Effect Of Feeding Frequency On The Hormonal Profile, Carcass Characteristics, And Feedlot Performance In Iranian Holstein Calves, Armin Towhidi, Aboulfazl Zali, Abbas Khoshsokhan, Homayoon Khazali, Mehdi Zhandi, Kamran Rezayazdi, Reza Masoumi, Hamid Gholami
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of feeding frequency on body weight, carcass characteristics, and hormonal profile in Iranian Holstein calves. The study included 12 Holstein bull calves that were assigned to 2 groups according to initial live body weight. The animals were fed a TMR ration based on live body weight. The calves were fed a standard diet for 31 weeks; control calves were fed twice a day and treatment calves were fed 7 times a day. Live body weights were recorded every 21 days. Blood samples were collected 1 h after the final …
Oxidative Stress In Shaal Sheep Of Different Age Groups, Jamileh Salar-Amoli, Ali Baghbanzadeh
Oxidative Stress In Shaal Sheep Of Different Age Groups, Jamileh Salar-Amoli, Ali Baghbanzadeh
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Oxidative stress plays an important role in the etiology and/or progression of a number of diseases and aging. In this cross-sectional study, some oxidative stress biomarkers (malondialdehyde [MDA] as a lipid peroxidation biomarker, ferric reducing/antioxidant power [FRAP], and total nonprotein SH groups) in plasma samples of Shaal ewes of different age groups were assessed. For all 3 measured parameters, the youngest age group (10-30 months old) had the lowest amounts. Although FRAP levels increased slightly and age dependently, nonprotein SH group content showed a decreasing trend after a peak in the 31-50 months group. The highest MDA concentration was observed …
Growth And Length-Weight Relationships Of The Horse Mackerel, Trachurus Mediterraneus Ponticus (Aleev, 1956), Off The Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, Maria Hristova Yankova, Violin Stoyanov Raykov, Dimitar Borisov Gerdzhikov, Petya Bogomilova Frateva
Growth And Length-Weight Relationships Of The Horse Mackerel, Trachurus Mediterraneus Ponticus (Aleev, 1956), Off The Bulgarian Black Sea Coast, Maria Hristova Yankova, Violin Stoyanov Raykov, Dimitar Borisov Gerdzhikov, Petya Bogomilova Frateva
Turkish Journal of Zoology
Between April 2007 and October 2008 we collected 1995 horse mackerel specimens from the territorial waters of the Bulgarian Black Sea. Age, length, and weight of these specimens were determined to estimate length-weight relationships and age composition. The present study utilized otolith characterization to determine age. The sex ratio was 1:1.36686 (M:F). The prevalent age classes were 2+, 3+, and 4+. The exponent b of equation resulted in the value 3.3046, which indicates that the weight growth is positive allometric. Growth parameters of the von Bertalanffy equation were separately evaluated for females and males as follows: L_{\infinity} = 19.66, K …
Protein, Lipid, And Glycogen Levels In The Parasitoid Bracon Hebetor Say (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), Eylem Akman Gündüz, Adem Gülel
Protein, Lipid, And Glycogen Levels In The Parasitoid Bracon Hebetor Say (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), Eylem Akman Gündüz, Adem Gülel
Turkish Journal of Zoology
This study compared the protein, lipid, and glycogen reserves in recently emerged unfed female and male Bracon hebetor Say (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) to those in 5- and 10-day-old wasps fed honey. Galleria mellonella (Linnaeus) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) and Ephestia kuehniella (Zeller) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) were used as host species. The mean level of protein in both sexes increased significantly from emergence to day 5, and then returned to emergence levels on day 10 in females, but remained constant in males during the same period. In honey-fed females glycogen levels increased significantly during the first 10 days of life; however, there was no significant …
Plasma Vitamin A And E Levels In Patients With Gastroesophageal Cancer In Eastern Anatolia, Ömer Yilmaz, Hakan Dursun, Sai̇t Keleş, Ari̇f Yilmaz, Ni̇hat Okçu
Plasma Vitamin A And E Levels In Patients With Gastroesophageal Cancer In Eastern Anatolia, Ömer Yilmaz, Hakan Dursun, Sai̇t Keleş, Ari̇f Yilmaz, Ni̇hat Okçu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Gastrointestinal system (GIS) cancers account for a significant percentage of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Free radicals may play a role in the development of GIS cancers at various stages. The goal of this study was to analyze the relationship between gastroesophageal cancer and plasma levels of vitamin A and vitamin E, a significant part of antioxidant defense. Materials and methods: Twenty-six patients with gastroesophageal cancer diagnosed by endoscopy and histopathologic examination and 26 healthy volunteer subjects were included in this study. Plasma vitamin A and vitamin E levels were determined by high-performance liquid chromatography using a commercially available kit. Results: …
The Effect Of Intradialytic Food Intake On The Urea Reduction Ratio And Single-Pool Kt/V Values In Patients Followed-Up At A Hemodialysis Center*, Belgüzar Kara, Cengi̇z Han Açikel
The Effect Of Intradialytic Food Intake On The Urea Reduction Ratio And Single-Pool Kt/V Values In Patients Followed-Up At A Hemodialysis Center*, Belgüzar Kara, Cengi̇z Han Açikel
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
This study was conducted to determine the effect of intradialytic food intake on the urea reduction rate (URR) and single-pool Kt/V (spKt/V) values in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Materials and methods: The study was designed as a quasiexperiment. Twenty-five patients were enrolled in this study. The patients' mean age was 56.5 ± 13.0 years and median time on HD was 63 months. In the first stage of the study, patients were given a standard meal after the first hour of the treatment. The same study group underwent HD without intradialytic food intake 1 week later. Predialysis and postdialysis blood samples for …
High Frequency Plant Production Via Shoot Organogenesis And Somatic Embryogenesis From Callus In Tylophora Indica, An Endangered Plant Species, Aastha Sahai, Anwar Shahzad, Mohammad Anis
High Frequency Plant Production Via Shoot Organogenesis And Somatic Embryogenesis From Callus In Tylophora Indica, An Endangered Plant Species, Aastha Sahai, Anwar Shahzad, Mohammad Anis
Turkish Journal of Botany
An efficient and reproducible protocol has been developed for the in vitro production of an endangered medicinal climber Tylophora indica (Burm.f.) Merr. via leaf explants. Different types of calli produced on benzyladenine (BA) and thidiazuron (TDZ) supplemented Murashige and Skoog (MS) basal medium were selected for shoot induction and somatic embryogenesis studies. Calli when transferred from BA (5 µM) and TDZ (2.5 µM) to MS medium containing BA (5 µM) resulted in high frequency shoot induction (26.8 ± 0.97 shoots/culture) along with somatic embryogenesis (10.20 ± 0.37 embryoids/culture) up to 3 subculture passages. Embryoids transformed into complete plantlets when transferred …
Embryological And Cytochemical Features Of Scilla Autumnalis L., Zeynep Mi̇ne Coşkun, Meral Ünal
Embryological And Cytochemical Features Of Scilla Autumnalis L., Zeynep Mi̇ne Coşkun, Meral Ünal
Turkish Journal of Botany
Nucellar epidermal cells in the micropylar region of Scilla autumnalis L. differentiate into a nucellar cap. It secretes a PAS-positive exudate filling the micropyle. A group of cells at the chalazal end of the nucellus forms a hypostase. Close to the antipodals, the hypostase cells contain abundant starch grains, suggesting a function as a storage tissue. Another ovular structure is the obturator. It secretes an exudate that stains deeply with PAS reaction, and it takes a role in directing the growth of pollen tubes toward the micropyle. Cytochemical tests in the mature embryo sac indicate the presence of high amounts …
Interference Elimination Studies During The Determination Of Trace Elements In Cow Liver Using Differential Pulse Polarography, Ümmi̇han T. Yilmaz, Güler Somer
Interference Elimination Studies During The Determination Of Trace Elements In Cow Liver Using Differential Pulse Polarography, Ümmi̇han T. Yilmaz, Güler Somer
Turkish Journal of Chemistry
The liver is known to accumulate many trace elements; thus it is very important to determine their level in a sensitive way. The objective of this study was to develop a simple method for the simultaneous determination of trace elements in cow liver in which the elimination of interference can be accomplished. It was observed that Cd, Pb, Zn, and Cu ions could not be determined correctly in the presence of Se(IV), because of interference of Se. It was shown that this interference could be eliminated by using pH 8.5 NaAc electrolyte. In this medium first Cd and Zn were …
Enhanced Adventitious Shoot Regeneration From Aerial Stem Explants Of Ginger Using Tdz And Its Histological Studies, Adinkudikuyyal Lincy, Bhaskaran Sasikumar
Enhanced Adventitious Shoot Regeneration From Aerial Stem Explants Of Ginger Using Tdz And Its Histological Studies, Adinkudikuyyal Lincy, Bhaskaran Sasikumar
Turkish Journal of Botany
A protocol for direct plantlet regeneration from aerial stem explants of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) has been developed. Adventitious shoots and roots were regenerated from in planta aerial stem explants of 2 ginger varieties viz. var. 'Jamaica' and var. 'Varada'. Maximum shoot and root regeneration were observed in the cultures containing TDZ and IBA (1:1; 1:0.1 mg L-1) in both varieties. Cultures containing TDZ alone showed poor shoot and root formation. Histological studies revealed that the shoot initials originated from the primary thickening meristem and apical meristem, while the root primordial originated from the primary thickening meristem present in the …
Nitrogen And Phosphorus Resorption In A Salt Marsh In Northern Turkey, Yasemi̇n Çakir, Tuğba Özbucak, Hamdi̇ Güray Kutbay, Dudu Duygu Kiliç, Ali̇ Bi̇lgi̇n, Rena Huseyinova
Nitrogen And Phosphorus Resorption In A Salt Marsh In Northern Turkey, Yasemi̇n Çakir, Tuğba Özbucak, Hamdi̇ Güray Kutbay, Dudu Duygu Kiliç, Ali̇ Bi̇lgi̇n, Rena Huseyinova
Turkish Journal of Botany
This study was conducted to investigate foliar nitrogen and phosphorus dynamics, nitrogen and phosphorus resorption, and some leaf traits (i.e. SLA=specific leaf area) in some coastal salt marsh plants located in northern Turkey. The study area is located on the east bank of the Kızılırmak River in the central Black Sea Region. There were statistically significant differences among months (from June to October) in terms of SLA in all species except for Artemisia santonicum. However, no significant differences were found with respect to P in all species. The highest N and P resorption efficiencies were found in Salicornia prostrata, whereas …
The Relationship Between Daily Caffeine Consumption And Withdrawal Symptoms: A Questionnaire-Based Study, Nermi̇n Küçer
The Relationship Between Daily Caffeine Consumption And Withdrawal Symptoms: A Questionnaire-Based Study, Nermi̇n Küçer
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To estimate daily caffeine intake among a group of university students at the Kocaeli Vocational School of Health Services in Turkey, and to determine the relationship between daily caffeine consumption and withdrawal symptoms. Materials and methods: This survey study was conducted using a questionnaire that was administered to 156 university students (129 females, 27 males) at the Kocaeli Vocational School of Health Services in Kocaeli, Turkey. The quantity of caffeine-containing products consumed was recorded on a daily basis, depending on the dietary habits of the consumer. The t test for differences between 2 proportions (using the normal approximation) was used …
Nitric Oxide And Trace Metals In Relation To Haemoglobin F Concentration In Nigerian Sickle Cell Disease Patients, John Ayodele Olaniyi, Olatubosun Ganiyu Arinola
Nitric Oxide And Trace Metals In Relation To Haemoglobin F Concentration In Nigerian Sickle Cell Disease Patients, John Ayodele Olaniyi, Olatubosun Ganiyu Arinola
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited haemoglobin (Hb) disorder associated with vaso-occlusive events, oxidative stress, high energy demand, and endothelial dysfunction. The endothelium plays a central role in the regulation of vascular homeostasis by releasing nitric oxide (NO) among other factors. Therefore, the objective of this study was to measure plasma levels of NO, trace metals, and HbF in SCD patients. Materials and methods: Plasma levels of NO, Zn, Mg, Mn, Se, Cu, Fe, Haemoglobin F (HbF) were measured in 59 steady state SCD patients referred to the Department of Haematology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria and 35 age/sex …
Small-For-Gestational-Age Newborns Need A Special Fluid Therapy Strategy, Alparslan Tonbul, Cüneyt Tayman, Ahmet Karadağ, Hali̇se Akça, Nurdan Uras, Mustafa Mansur Tatli
Small-For-Gestational-Age Newborns Need A Special Fluid Therapy Strategy, Alparslan Tonbul, Cüneyt Tayman, Ahmet Karadağ, Hali̇se Akça, Nurdan Uras, Mustafa Mansur Tatli
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To determine the fluid requirement of small-for-gestational-age (SGA) newborns and to compare them with that of appropriate for gestational age (AGA) newborns in the first 5 days of life. Materials and methods: The present study was conducted from January 2007 to August 2007, including newborns with a gestation age of 32-40 weeks, with respiratory problems, feeding problems, and prematurity, and required intravenous fluid for at least 3 days. Two study groups were established: SGA (group 1) and AGA (group 2) according to the Lubchenco scale. All newborns were cared at an ambient humidity of 40% in an incubator and received …
Histopathologic Changes In The Rabbit Submandibular Gland After 5-Fluorouracil Chemotherapy, Oktay Özel, Abdullah Ayçi̇çek, Fethullah Kenar, Fatma Aktepe, Ramazan Sargin, Mustafa Deni̇z Yilmaz, Fevzi̇ Sefa Dereköy
Histopathologic Changes In The Rabbit Submandibular Gland After 5-Fluorouracil Chemotherapy, Oktay Özel, Abdullah Ayçi̇çek, Fethullah Kenar, Fatma Aktepe, Ramazan Sargin, Mustafa Deni̇z Yilmaz, Fevzi̇ Sefa Dereköy
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To determine the early-stage effects of 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) on the histology of the submandibular gland. Materials and methods: The study included 30 New Zealand rabbits. They were divided into 3 groups. No drugs were administered to group 1 (control group), and 5-FU was administered for 5 days to group 2 and for 10 days to group 3. Submandibular gland excision was then performed. Histopathological examination was performed with hematoxylin-eosin staining, apoptosis was determined based on TUNEL staining, and cell proliferation was examined using the PCNA antibody. Results: While no granular change was seen in group 1, granular change was observed …
The Role Of Ultrasonographic Hepatic Artery Resistive Index In The Diagnosis Of Insulin Resistance In Obese Children With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Şami̇l Hizli, Ali̇ Koçyi̇ği̇t, Nur Arslan, Sedat Alpaslan Tuncel, Fati̇h Demi̇rci̇oğlu, Handan Çakmakçi, Benal Büyükgebi̇z
The Role Of Ultrasonographic Hepatic Artery Resistive Index In The Diagnosis Of Insulin Resistance In Obese Children With Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Şami̇l Hizli, Ali̇ Koçyi̇ği̇t, Nur Arslan, Sedat Alpaslan Tuncel, Fati̇h Demi̇rci̇oğlu, Handan Çakmakçi, Benal Büyükgebi̇z
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To determine the role of hepatic artery resistive index (HARI) measurement in the prediction of insulin resistance (IR) in obese children with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Materials and methods: A total of 64 obese subjects with NAFLD (13.5 ± 1.36 years of age, 34 male) and 32 age- and gender-matched control subjects (13.8 ± 1.24 years of age, 16 male) were enrolled in the study. All subjects underwent a physical examination, laboratory tests, and ultrasonographic and Doppler examinations of the liver. The homeostasis model assessment of IR (HOMA-IR) was used for the IR diagnosis. Results: Obese subjects with NAFLD …
Effect Of Passive Smoking On The Development Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease In Southeastern Turkey, Teki̇n Yildiz, Füsun Topçu, Yusuf Çeli̇k, Levent Akyildiz, Güngör Ateş, Di̇lek Durak
Effect Of Passive Smoking On The Development Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease In Southeastern Turkey, Teki̇n Yildiz, Füsun Topçu, Yusuf Çeli̇k, Levent Akyildiz, Güngör Ateş, Di̇lek Durak
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To determine the effect of passive smoking on the development of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among persons who spend a long time in cafes. Materials and methods: The study sample included 348 male smokers who were older than 40 years and spend a long time in cafes. The questions were derived from the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) questionnaire. We also inquired about the nature of cafe visits (hours/day, visits/week, visits/month). Results: COPD was found in 18.1% (63/348 subjects) of the smokers aged >=40 years. In these 63 subjects, based on spirometry results, the rate of mild and …
Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia In Nonintensive Care Unit Wards, Meltem Avci, Onur Özgenç, Ayten Coşkuner, Berna Bozca, Levent Kidak, Gülşen Mermut, Mehmet Sezai̇ Taşbakan, Nesli̇han Genç, Gülşen Güloğlu, Alpay Ari
Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia In Nonintensive Care Unit Wards, Meltem Avci, Onur Özgenç, Ayten Coşkuner, Berna Bozca, Levent Kidak, Gülşen Mermut, Mehmet Sezai̇ Taşbakan, Nesli̇han Genç, Gülşen Güloğlu, Alpay Ari
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To determine the incidence, risk factors, etiology, and antibiotic susceptibility of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) in nonintensive care units (non-ICU) and nonintubated adult patients. Materials and methods: A prospective surveillance study was performed from January 2006 through December 2007 in the medical and surgical wards of the İzmir Teaching and Research Hospital. Results: During the study period, data on 57,133 patients with a total of 413,515 patient-days were analyzed. A total of 106 HAP episodes occurred in 99 patients. The infection rate per 100 patients and per 1000 patient-days was found to be 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively. HAP episodes were detected …
Serum Leptin, Lipoprotein Levels, And Glucose Homeostasis Between National Wrestlers And Sedentary Males, Faruk Yamaner, Taner Bayraktaroğlu, Hulusi̇ Atmaca, Mehmet Aki̇f Zi̇yagi̇l, Kemal Tamer
Serum Leptin, Lipoprotein Levels, And Glucose Homeostasis Between National Wrestlers And Sedentary Males, Faruk Yamaner, Taner Bayraktaroğlu, Hulusi̇ Atmaca, Mehmet Aki̇f Zi̇yagi̇l, Kemal Tamer
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Leptin is an important controller of the size of fat stores by inhibiting appetite. In wrestling, fat metabolism is important not only for aerobic energy system, but also for weight control and weight loss before competition. The aim of this study was to measure and compare the serum leptin levels, glucose homeostasis, and serum lipoproteins between Turkish national wrestlers and sedentary males. Materials and methods: Forty-five Turkish national wrestlers at the end of Olympic training camp before Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and 43 sedentary students were selected as subjects. Post-exercise levels of serum leptin, HOMA (Homeostasis model assessment) values, triglycerides, …
Effects Of Grape Consumption On Plasma And Erythrocyte Antioxidant Parameters In Elderly Subjects, Aslihan Avci, Tesli̇me Atli, İmge B. Ergüder, Murat Varli, Erdi̇nç Devri̇m, Özgür Demi̇r, İlker Durak, Murat Turgay
Effects Of Grape Consumption On Plasma And Erythrocyte Antioxidant Parameters In Elderly Subjects, Aslihan Avci, Tesli̇me Atli, İmge B. Ergüder, Murat Varli, Erdi̇nç Devri̇m, Özgür Demi̇r, İlker Durak, Murat Turgay
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To investigate the effects of ingesting Fructus vitis minuta (black grape) on plasma and erythrocyte antioxidant parameters in elderly subjects. Materials and methods: Thirteen subjects (mean age 74.67 ± 0.58) participated in the study. They consumed 1 g/kg body weight per day of dried black Maraş grapes for 1 month. Before and after these periods, fasting blood samples were obtained, and oxidant (as MDA) and antioxidant (as SOD) parameters were studied in erythrocytes. Also, plasma samples were obtained from the subjects. Results: In the erythrocyte hemolysate, MDA (malondialdehydes) levels and SOD (superoxide dismutase) activities were found to be lower (P < 0.01) in the second samples compared to the first ones. Conclusion: We think that because free radical production was decreased SOD activities were not increased. Our results show that reduced peroxidation processes caused by Maraş grape consumption suggest that grape consumption has beneficial effects in elderly subjects.