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Evaluation Of The Effects Of Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 On The Healing Of Bonecalvarial Defects In Ovariectomized Rats, Ela Tules Kadi̇roğlu, Fati̇h Karayürek, Mehmet Erdem Akbalik Jan 2020

Evaluation Of The Effects Of Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 On The Healing Of Bonecalvarial Defects In Ovariectomized Rats, Ela Tules Kadi̇roğlu, Fati̇h Karayürek, Mehmet Erdem Akbalik

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are often used with bone grafts for bone regeneration. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of demineralized freeze-dried bone allografts and externally applied rhBMP-2 on bone healing in experimentally generated defects in the calvarium of ovariectomized and nonovariectomized rats via histological and immunohistochemical assays. The current study was carried out on 42 female Wistar rats. After ovariectomy was performed in half of the rats, the rats were divided into three groups: control, allograft, and allograft + BMP. An experimental defect with a diameter of 4 mm was created unilaterally in the parietal …


Slaughter And Carcass Characteristics Of Kıvırcık, Karacabey Merino, Ramlıç, Germanblack-Head Mutton × Kıvırcık And Hampshire Down × Merino Crossbreed Lambs Rearedunder Intensive Conditions, Vasfi̇ye Kader Esen, Seli̇m Esen, Orhan Karadağ, Alper Önenç, Cengi̇z Elmaci Jan 2020

Slaughter And Carcass Characteristics Of Kıvırcık, Karacabey Merino, Ramlıç, Germanblack-Head Mutton × Kıvırcık And Hampshire Down × Merino Crossbreed Lambs Rearedunder Intensive Conditions, Vasfi̇ye Kader Esen, Seli̇m Esen, Orhan Karadağ, Alper Önenç, Cengi̇z Elmaci

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study aimed to determine the slaughter and carcass characteristics of five different meat-type lambs reared under intensive husbandry conditions. For this purpose, a total of 202 lambs-Kıvırcık (K, n = 51), Karacabey Merino (KM, n = 47), Ramlıç (R, n = 28), German Black-Head Mutton × Kıvırcık (GBK, n = 49), and Hampshire Down × Merino crossbreed (HM, n = 27)-were used to evaluate rearing performance. At the end of the rearing period, 10 male lambs of each breed were randomly selected to investigate slaughter and carcass characteristics. All lambs were housed in a single flock until the slaughtering …


Production And Egg Quality Traits Of Organic Hens In A Laying Period Under Commercialconditions In Turkey, Onur Saribaş, Umut Sami̇ Yamak Jan 2020

Production And Egg Quality Traits Of Organic Hens In A Laying Period Under Commercialconditions In Turkey, Onur Saribaş, Umut Sami̇ Yamak

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The productive performance and egg quality traits of hens in an organic production system in Turkey were executed in this paper. A total of 6000 hens were reared in an organic system for 72 weeks. Two organic certified houses each with a capacity of 3000 hens were used in the study. Mean egg production during the laying period was 303 eggs per hen. Laying rate was 80.24% for 72 weeks, while mortality was 8.85%. The internal and external egg quality traits were determined between 25 and 72 weeks. Mean egg weight was 63.03 g and shell thickness was 0.35 mm. …


The Role Of Resveratrol On Mast Cell And Chymase And Tryptase Expression In Blunt-Chesttrauma-Induced Acute Lung Injury In Rats, Şeri̇fe Tütüncü, Aysun Çağlar Torun, Tuğrul Ertuğrul Jan 2020

The Role Of Resveratrol On Mast Cell And Chymase And Tryptase Expression In Blunt-Chesttrauma-Induced Acute Lung Injury In Rats, Şeri̇fe Tütüncü, Aysun Çağlar Torun, Tuğrul Ertuğrul

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Acute lung injury is a clinical symptom that can cause morbidity, acute respiratory failure, and risk of developing pneumonia. Mast cells are found more commonly in places where antigens can enter the body, such as skin and respiratory and digestive systems, which enables them to be among the first groups of cell to act in the defense mechanism against foreign matter entry. Resveratrol is an active substance which is found in the structure of many plants and which can be used against pathogens due to its antimicrobial effect. The aim of our study is to show the degranulation and heterogeneity …


Effect Of Light-Emitting Diode (Led)-Based Colors On Production Performance Andwelfare Of Commercial Layers, Fazal Raziq, Jibran Hussain, Athar Mahmud, Khalid Javed Jan 2020

Effect Of Light-Emitting Diode (Led)-Based Colors On Production Performance Andwelfare Of Commercial Layers, Fazal Raziq, Jibran Hussain, Athar Mahmud, Khalid Javed

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Artificial light, in terms of its intensity and color, is of significant importance for the performance of laying hens. In this study, the efforts were made to evaluate the effect of different light-emitting diode (LED)-based light colors on production performance, welfare, and egg quality attributes of Lohmann LSL lite hens in an open-sided house. For this, 200 commercial laying hens were distributed into 4 treatment groups, having 5 replicates of 10 birds each. The treatments included different LED colors, i.e. white, monochromatic green, monochromatic red, and dichromatic red?green. Green light significantly increased body weight as compared to other LED light …


Application Of An Indirect Mila Elisa For The Detection Of Mycoplasma Bovis Antibodiesin Bovine Milk, Abd Al Bar Al Farha, Nadeeka Wawegama, Farhid Hemmatzadeh, Simon Firestone, Jamie Moffat, Gholam Ali Kojouri, Ania Ahaniazari, Reza Amanollahi, Andrew Hoare, Kiro Petrovski Jan 2020

Application Of An Indirect Mila Elisa For The Detection Of Mycoplasma Bovis Antibodiesin Bovine Milk, Abd Al Bar Al Farha, Nadeeka Wawegama, Farhid Hemmatzadeh, Simon Firestone, Jamie Moffat, Gholam Ali Kojouri, Ania Ahaniazari, Reza Amanollahi, Andrew Hoare, Kiro Petrovski

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to detect Mycoplasma bovis specific antibodies using a recently reported MilA ELISA with the aim to detect M. bovis antibodies in milk. An indirect ELISA, based on a recombinant fragment of the Mycoplasma immunogenic lipase A (MilA) protein, was conducted on 291 milk samples for the detection of M. bovis antibodies. Samples were also tested with conventional Mycoplasma culture and M. bovis PCR. Samples were collected from individual cows from 2 commercial dairy herds in South Australia. Of 291 samples tested, 68 (23.4%) were detected positive for M. bovis antibodies, 150 (51.5%) were positive …


Pathogenicity Of Aerobic Bacteria Isolated From Honeybees (Apis Mellifera) In Ordu Province, Emi̇ne Şeyma Boğ, Ömer Ertürk, Mustafa Yaman Jan 2020

Pathogenicity Of Aerobic Bacteria Isolated From Honeybees (Apis Mellifera) In Ordu Province, Emi̇ne Şeyma Boğ, Ömer Ertürk, Mustafa Yaman

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The honeybee (Apis mellifera) is an important pollinator insect. Any pathogenic infection in this beneficial insect is undesirable. In this study, bacterial diversity in beehives was investigated to determine the potential of pathogenic bacteria in honeybees. To do this, bacterial isolations were carried out from dead and diseased adult bees collected from 9 districts in Ordu Province in Turkey.Twenty species of pathogenic bacteria, 18 of which were nonsporeforming Staphylococcus lentus, Klebsiella oxytoca, Citrobacter freundii, Leucanostoc mesenteroides ssp. cremoris, Kocuria rosea, Kocuria kristinae, Sphingomonas paucimobilis slashline, Burkholderia cepacia, Leucanostoc mesenteroides ssp. dextranicum,Hafnia alvei, Escherichia coli, Aeromonas salmonicida, Citrobacter braakii, Pantoea agglomerans, …


The Effects Of Thyme Oil And Black Cumin Oil In Broiler Feeding On Growth Performance, Intestinal Histomorphology, And Cecal Volatile Fatty Acids, Özlem Durna Aydin, Gülteki̇n Yildiz Jan 2020

The Effects Of Thyme Oil And Black Cumin Oil In Broiler Feeding On Growth Performance, Intestinal Histomorphology, And Cecal Volatile Fatty Acids, Özlem Durna Aydin, Gülteki̇n Yildiz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of thyme oil and black cumin oil that are added to broiler rations at certain ratios, on performance (body weight, body weight gain, feed intake, feed conversion ratio, mortality, European Production Efficiency Factor (EPEF), histomorphological parameters of jejunum and ileum, and cecal short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) concentrations. In the study, 216 male chicks (Ross 308) were randomly divided into 4 groups of 54 chicks each. Each group was divided into 9 subgroups of 6 chicks. The chicks were fed with corn, soya bean, and full-fat soybean-based rations for 42 days. …


Herbal Feed Additives Containing Tannins: Impact On In Vitro Fermentation And Methanemitigation From Total Mixed Ration, Manju Wadhwa, Prabh Kaur Sidhu, Mohinder Pal Singh Bakshi Jan 2020

Herbal Feed Additives Containing Tannins: Impact On In Vitro Fermentation And Methanemitigation From Total Mixed Ration, Manju Wadhwa, Prabh Kaur Sidhu, Mohinder Pal Singh Bakshi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Total mixed ration (TMR) containing roughage and concentrate mixture in a 65: 35 ratio on dry matter (DM) basis was supplemented with herbal feed additives [(HFAs); Acacia catechu (Katha), Areca catechu (Supari), and Acacia nilotica (Babul)] at 0-4% on DM basis to assess their impact on fermentation pattern and methane production by using in vitro gas production technique. Areca catechu had the highest (P < 0.01) concentration of condensed tannins (CTs), saponins, and vitamin C as compared to other HFAs. The net gas production (NGP), digestibility of NDF and true OM, and ME availability, partitioning factor (PF), volatile fatty acids (VFAs), and microbial biomass production were higher (P < 0.01) at 24 h as compared to t-half incubation, irrespective of type and level of HFAs supplemented. Acacia nilotica had an edge over Acacia catechu with respect to digestibility of nutrients and ME availability. VFAs production and efficiency of rumen fermentation was the highest from the Areca catechu-supplemented TMR. Irrespective of type of HFAs and incubation period, the digestibility of NDF and that of true OM were highest (P < 0.01) at the 1% level of supplementation, but depressed thereafter. Amongst HFAs-supplemented groups, VFA production and fermentation efficiency were highest at the 2% level. The results conclusively revealed that supplementing Areca catechu and Acacia nilotica at 2% of TMR (DM basis) inhibited the methane production, without affecting the fermentation pattern.


Salivary Cortisol Levels In Horses And Their Junior Riders During Show Jumping, Katarzyna Strzelec, Slawomir Pietrzak, Tomasz Próchniak, Iwona Janczarek, Anna Cywinska, Andrzej Bereznowski Jan 2020

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 …


Evaluation Of Gait Character Of Akbaş And Kangal Shepherd Dogs By Using Pressuresensitive Walkway, Ozan Gündemi̇r, Hasan Alpak, Di̇lek Olğun Erdi̇kmen, Di̇dar Aydin Kaya Jan 2020

Evaluation Of Gait Character Of Akbaş And Kangal Shepherd Dogs By Using Pressuresensitive Walkway, Ozan Gündemi̇r, Hasan Alpak, Di̇lek Olğun Erdi̇kmen, Di̇dar Aydin Kaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, it was aimed to evaluate which walking analysis data may be obtained for Kangal and Akbaş shepherd dogs using a pressure-sensitive walkway (PSW) and which of these data may be used in the fields of veterinary anatomy, orthopedics, and neurology. Center of pressure (COP) analysis results of 46 dogs were examined. Distance type gait parameters of dogs were measured and their foot zone analysis values were recorded. It was observed that the pressure values applied by forelimb steps on the ground were higher compared to the pressure applied by hindlimb steps. The highest peak vertical force (PVF) …


Assessment Of Changes In The Saliva Cortisol Level Of Horses During Different Waysin Recreational Exploitation, Boguslawa Dlugosz, Tomasz Próchniak, Monika Stefaniuk-Szmukier, Marta Basiaga, Jaroslaw Luszczynski, Magdalena Pieszka Jan 2020

Assessment Of Changes In The Saliva Cortisol Level Of Horses During Different Waysin Recreational Exploitation, Boguslawa Dlugosz, Tomasz Próchniak, Monika Stefaniuk-Szmukier, Marta Basiaga, Jaroslaw Luszczynski, Magdalena Pieszka

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to evaluate the saliva cortisol levelsof recreational horses dependent on the type of horse activity. A total of 68 horses were included in the experiment and divided into groups according to recreational activity, type of horse, age, term of saliva collection, and sex. Saliva samples were obtained from each horse at 3 measurement points: in the morning (6 a.m.), in the evening (6 p.m.), and immediately after work. The overall analysis shows that the term of sample collection, recreational activity, and age influence cortisol concentration. The diurnal concentration of saliva cortisol does not differ …


Evaluation Of Larval Culture And Conventional Pcr Methods For The Detection Ofstrongylus Vulgaris In Equines Of Iran, Alireza Alborzi, Sara Larki, Abbas Zeinali Jan 2020

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 …


Efficacy Of Mepolizumab Treatment In Oral Corticosteroid-Dependent Severe Eosinophilicasthma Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps: Single Center, Real Life Study, İnsu Yilmaz, Murat Türk, Saki̇ne Nazi̇k Bahçeci̇oğlu, Nuri̇ Tutar, İnci̇ Gülmez Jan 2020

Efficacy Of Mepolizumab Treatment In Oral Corticosteroid-Dependent Severe Eosinophilicasthma Patients With Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps: Single Center, Real Life Study, İnsu Yilmaz, Murat Türk, Saki̇ne Nazi̇k Bahçeci̇oğlu, Nuri̇ Tutar, İnci̇ Gülmez

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Oral corticosteroid (OCS)-dependent severe eosinophilic asthma with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (SEACRSwNP) would be a suitable phenotype for mepolizumab treatment. This study evaluated the short-term efficacy of mepolizumab treatment in OCS-dependent SEA-CRSwNP. Materials and methods: Baseline and 24th week results [daily OCS doses, asthma exacerbation frequency, asthma control test (ACT) scores, blood eosinophil levels, FEV1 values, and numerical analog scale (NAS) of CRSwNP symptoms] of patients who were treated for at least 24 weeks with mepolizumab were retrospectively evaluated and compared. Results: A total of 16 patients were enrolled in the study. Mepolizumab was discontinued in one patient …


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 Jan 2020

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 …


Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgery In The Shade Of Covid-19 Pandemic, Şadiman Kiykaç Altinbaş, Ömer Lütfi̇ Tapisiz, Yaprak Üstün Jan 2020

Gynecological Laparoscopic Surgery In The Shade Of Covid-19 Pandemic, Şadiman Kiykaç Altinbaş, Ömer Lütfi̇ Tapisiz, Yaprak Üstün

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

A global public health problem with a high rate spread and transmission, Coronavirus outbreak has become the most talkedabout matter throughout the world. We are severely affected by the nations with vast numbers of deaths; it was hard to predict such a colossal pandemic with terrifying consequences. Elective surgeries are limited, but situations requiring an urgent gynaecological or obstetric surgical approach must still be performed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerns regarding surgical safety and the risk of viral transmission during surgery are of great importance. In this review, we aimed to summarize the concepts related to laparoscopic gynecological surgery during …


The Effects Of Blood Group Types On The Risk Of Covid-19 Infection And Its Clinical Outcome, Hakan Göker, Eli̇fcan Aladağ Karakulak, Haluk Demi̇roğlu, Çağlayan Merve Ayaz Ceylan, Yahya Büyükaşik, Ahmet Çağkan İnkaya, Salih Aksu, Ni̇lgün Sayinalp, İbrahi̇m Celaletti̇n Haznedaroğlu, Ömrüm Uzun, Murat Akova, Osman İlhami̇ Özcebe, Serhat Ünal Jan 2020

The Effects Of Blood Group Types On The Risk Of Covid-19 Infection And Its Clinical Outcome, Hakan Göker, Eli̇fcan Aladağ Karakulak, Haluk Demi̇roğlu, Çağlayan Merve Ayaz Ceylan, Yahya Büyükaşik, Ahmet Çağkan İnkaya, Salih Aksu, Ni̇lgün Sayinalp, İbrahi̇m Celaletti̇n Haznedaroğlu, Ömrüm Uzun, Murat Akova, Osman İlhami̇ Özcebe, Serhat Ünal

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease of 2019) is an infectious disease outbreak later on declared as a pandemic, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2). It spreads very rapidly and can result in severe acute respiratory failure. The clinical studies have shown that advanced age and chronic diseases increase the risk of infection. However, influence of the blood groups on COVID-19 infection and its outcome remains to be confirmed. The aim of this study is to investigate whether there exists a relationship between the blood groups of the patients and risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and the clinical outcomes in …


Clinical Characteristics And Long-Term Outcome Of Takayasu Arteritisin Iran: A Multicentre Study, Aida Malek Mahdavi, Nadereh Rashtchizadeh, Hadiseh Kavandi, Mehrzad Hajialilo, Sousan Kolahi, Mohammad-Reza Nakhjavani, Ali-Asghar Ebrahimi, Seyedmostafa Seyedmardani, Mansour Salesi, Mohsen Soroush, Alireza Khabbazi Jan 2020

Clinical Characteristics And Long-Term Outcome Of Takayasu Arteritisin Iran: A Multicentre Study, Aida Malek Mahdavi, Nadereh Rashtchizadeh, Hadiseh Kavandi, Mehrzad Hajialilo, Sousan Kolahi, Mohammad-Reza Nakhjavani, Ali-Asghar Ebrahimi, Seyedmostafa Seyedmardani, Mansour Salesi, Mohsen Soroush, Alireza Khabbazi

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study aimed to evaluate the demographic, clinical, angiographic and prognostic characteristics of Takayasu arteritis (TA) in Iran. Materials and methods: A total of 75 patients with TA based on the American College of Rheumatology 1990 criteria for TA classification referred to the Rheumatology Centres, were followed-up from 1989 to 2019. Demographic, clinical, angiographic and prognostic characteristics were collected at baseline and last visit. Results: The mean age was 31.9 ± 9.8 years at the disease onset. Female to male ratio was 14. The median latency in diagnosis was 24 months. Pulse discrepancy in the arms, blood pressure discrepancy …


Should The Dose Of Levothyroxine Be Changed In Hypothyroidism Patients Fasting Duringramadan?, Arzu Or Koca, Murat Dağdevi̇ren, Mustafa Altay Jan 2020

Should The Dose Of Levothyroxine Be Changed In Hypothyroidism Patients Fasting Duringramadan?, Arzu Or Koca, Murat Dağdevi̇ren, Mustafa Altay

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Muslims worship by fasting from predawn (suhoor) until sunset (iftar) for 30 days in the religious month of Ramadan. In addition to prolonged hunger, patients fasting with a diagnosis of hypothyroidism take their doses of levothyroxine (LT4) outside of daytime fasting hours. The purpose of our study is to compare the values of hypothyroid patients which have been obtained through thyroid function tests before and after Ramadan. Materials and methods: Ninety-seven patients; ranging from 18 to 65 years old, who were followed with a diagnosis of hypothyroidism, who fasted during Ramadan, and who had no change of their LT4 …


The Effect Of Iatrogenic Subclinical Hyperthyroidism On Anxiety, Depression And Quality Of Life In Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma, Nazli Gülsoy Kirnap, Özlem Turhan İyi̇di̇r, Yusuf Bozkuş, Şeri̇fe Mehli̇ka Işildak, Cüneyd Anil, Sevde Nur Firat, Canan Demi̇r, Asli Nar, Nesli̇han Başçil Tütüncü Jan 2020

The Effect Of Iatrogenic Subclinical Hyperthyroidism On Anxiety, Depression And Quality Of Life In Differentiated Thyroid Carcinoma, Nazli Gülsoy Kirnap, Özlem Turhan İyi̇di̇r, Yusuf Bozkuş, Şeri̇fe Mehli̇ka Işildak, Cüneyd Anil, Sevde Nur Firat, Canan Demi̇r, Asli Nar, Nesli̇han Başçil Tütüncü

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Overt thyroidism is known to cause neuropsychiatric disorders but studies on subclinical hyperthyroidism (SCH) are limited. Subclinical hyperthyroidism induction by administering L-Thyroxine (LT4) is the standard treatment method in differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC) follow-up. Our aim was to investigate whether anxiety, depression and quality of life are affected in DTC patients followed-up with exogenous SCH. Materials and methods: The patients were divided into exogenous SCH by LT4-DTC (n = 127), euthyroid-DTC (n = 66) and exogenous euthyroid-benign thyroid noduüle (BTN) who underwent thyroidectomy for benign thyroid pathology (n = 85) groups. Results: The rate of moderate/severe anxiety was significantly …


The Assessment Of Skin Sebum And Moisture Content Of Infants With Atopic Dermatitis, Hati̇ce Güneş, Hülya Nazi̇k, Mehmet Yaşar Özkars, Nurgül Parlak, Ayten Yildiz, Ömer Duyuran, Bahaüddi̇n Ahmed Yalçin Jan 2020

The Assessment Of Skin Sebum And Moisture Content Of Infants With Atopic Dermatitis, Hati̇ce Güneş, Hülya Nazi̇k, Mehmet Yaşar Özkars, Nurgül Parlak, Ayten Yildiz, Ömer Duyuran, Bahaüddi̇n Ahmed Yalçin

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic, inflammatory skin disorder characterized by dry skin, pruritus and eczematous lesions. The aim of this study is to evaluate the skin moisture and sebum content of the infants with AD and its relationship between the disease severity. Materials and methods: For this cross-sectional and case-control study we included 49 infants with AD aged between 2 and 24 months and 34 healthy infants with the same age and sex as a control group. Skin moisture and sebum content were measured by the bio- impedance method and recorded. Skin prick tests, total IgE levels and …


The Association Between The Route Of Nutrition And Serum Levels Of Adipokines In Critical Illness: A Pilot Study, Kürşat Gündoğan, Ender Doğan, Nurhayat Tuğra Özer, Gülşah Güneş Şahi̇n, Serap Şahi̇n, Murat Sungur, İsmai̇l Hakki Akbudak, Sabahatti̇n Muhtaroğlu, Muhammet Güven, Thomas R. Ziegler Jan 2020

The Association Between The Route Of Nutrition And Serum Levels Of Adipokines In Critical Illness: A Pilot Study, Kürşat Gündoğan, Ender Doğan, Nurhayat Tuğra Özer, Gülşah Güneş Şahi̇n, Serap Şahi̇n, Murat Sungur, İsmai̇l Hakki Akbudak, Sabahatti̇n Muhtaroğlu, Muhammet Güven, Thomas R. Ziegler

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Adipokines play an important role in the regulation of metabolism. In critical illness, they alter serum levels and are suspected to worsen clinical outcomes. But the effect of the route of nutrition on adipokines is not known. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between the route of nutrition and adipokine levels in critically ill patients. Materials and methods: This prospective study was performed in an intensive care unit (ICU). Patients admitted to the ICU for least 72 h and receiving either enteral nutrition (EN) via tube feeding or parenteral nutrition (PN) were enrolled. Serum was …


The Effect Of Sacrospinous Ligament Fixation During Vaginal Hysterectomy On Postoperative De Novo Stress Incontinence Occurrence: A Prospective Study With 2-Year Follow-Up, Eralp Başer, Kerem Doğa Seçki̇n, Pinar Kadi̇roğullari, Hüseyi̇n Kiyak Jan 2020

The Effect Of Sacrospinous Ligament Fixation During Vaginal Hysterectomy On Postoperative De Novo Stress Incontinence Occurrence: A Prospective Study With 2-Year Follow-Up, Eralp Başer, Kerem Doğa Seçki̇n, Pinar Kadi̇roğullari, Hüseyi̇n Kiyak

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To investigate the risk of de novo stress urinary incontinence (SUI) occurrence in women who were treated for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) with sacrospinous ligament fixation (SSLF) in addition to vaginal hysterectomy (VAH) and antero-posterior colporrhaphy (CAP) over a 24-month follow-up period. Materials and methods: A prospective randomized study was designed. Women without occult or obvious SUI were randomized into either one of the study groups: Group 1: VAH + CAP, and Group 2: VAH + CAP + SSLF. Postoperatively, the patients were reevaluated for de novo SUI occurrence. Results: A total of 150 women were analyzed [G1 = …


The Relationship Of The Immune Response Mediator Genes' Polymorphic Variants With The Methotrexate Efficacy In Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Liliia Nazarova, Ksenia Danilko, Viktor Malievsky, Denis Karimov, Akhat Bakirov, Tatiana Viktorova Jan 2020

The Relationship Of The Immune Response Mediator Genes' Polymorphic Variants With The Methotrexate Efficacy In Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Liliia Nazarova, Ksenia Danilko, Viktor Malievsky, Denis Karimov, Akhat Bakirov, Tatiana Viktorova

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The aim of the study was to analyze the relationship of the immune response mediator genes' polymorphic loci (TNFA rs1800629, LTA rs909253, IL1B rs16944, IL2-IL21 rs6822844, IL2RA rs2104286, IL6 rs1800795, IL10 rs1800872, MIF rs755622, CTLA4 rs3087243, NFKB1 rs28362491, PTPN22 rs2476601, PADI4 rs2240336) variants with the methotrexate efficacy in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Materials and methods: The study included 274 JIA patients from the Republic of Bashkortostan, Russia. Achieving the American College of Rheumatology Pediatric 30 (ACR Pedi 30) response was regarded as the presence of the response to methotrexate (otherwise, as the absence), while achieving clinical remission on medication …


Optimization Of Isothermal Amplification Method For Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Detection And Visualization Method For Fieldwork, Hati̇ce Esra Ağel, Hasan Sağcan, İsmai̇l Ceyhan, Riza Durmaz Jan 2020

Optimization Of Isothermal Amplification Method For Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Detection And Visualization Method For Fieldwork, Hati̇ce Esra Ağel, Hasan Sağcan, İsmai̇l Ceyhan, Riza Durmaz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Tuberculosis is still one of the most contagious diseases around the world. Key factors of tuberculosis control are rapid diagnostic, efficient treatment, and prevention of contamination by surveillance and monitoring. However, culture is the gold standard method for laboratory diagnosis of tuberculosis; the results are several weeks to obtain. In order to prevent contamination of tuberculosis, diagnosis must be made in short time and treatment should be started as soon as possible. The aim of this study is to optimize the loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) method, which provides a much faster and more sensitive result than the polymerase chain …


Does Capsaicin Have Therapeutic Benefits In Human Colon Adenocarcinoma? Selection Of The Most Reliable Dose Via Agnor, Mustafa Ni̇sari̇, Recep Eröz Jan 2020

Does Capsaicin Have Therapeutic Benefits In Human Colon Adenocarcinoma? Selection Of The Most Reliable Dose Via Agnor, Mustafa Ni̇sari̇, Recep Eröz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To determine the effect of different doses of capsaicin on AgNOR protein synthesis in human colon adenocarcinoma derivate from colon cancer (Caco-2 cell). Materials and methods: In this experimental study, after the cultured of Caco-2 cell line, the cells are divided into 4 groups as control and different capsaicin exposed doses (25uµ, 50uµ, and 75uµ). Mean AgNOR number and total AgNOR area/nuclear area (TAA/NA) were calculated. Results: A significant differences were detected between control and capsaicin (50uµ) (P = 0.001), between control and capsaicin (75uµ) (P = 0.000), between capsaicin (25uµ) and capsaicin (50uµ) (P = 0.001) and between …


Immunomagnetic Separation And Listeria Monocytogenes Detection With Surface- Enhanced Raman Scattering, Hande Yeğenoğlu Akçinar, Belma Aslim, Hi̇lal Torul, Burcu Güven, Adem Zengi̇n, Zeki̇ye Suludere, İsmai̇l Hakki Boyaci, Uğur Tamer Jan 2020

Immunomagnetic Separation And Listeria Monocytogenes Detection With Surface- Enhanced Raman Scattering, Hande Yeğenoğlu Akçinar, Belma Aslim, Hi̇lal Torul, Burcu Güven, Adem Zengi̇n, Zeki̇ye Suludere, İsmai̇l Hakki Boyaci, Uğur Tamer

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: We aimed to develop a rapid method to enumerate Listeria monocytogenes (L. monocytogenes) utilizing magnetic nanoparticle based preconcentration and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy measurements. Materials and methods: Biological activities of magnetic Au-nanoparticles have been observed to have the high biocompatibility, and a sample immunosensor model has been designed to use avidin attached Au-nanoparticles for L. monocytogenes detection. Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) and Salmonella typhimurium (S. typhimurium) bacteria cultures were chosen for control studies. Antimicrobial activity studies have been done to identify bio-compatibility and bio-characterization of the Au-nanoparticles in our previous study and capturing efficiencies to bacterial surfaces have been also …


Nanotoxicity: A Challenge For Future Medicine, Ramazan Akçan, Hali̇t Canberk Aydogan, Mahmut Şeri̇f Yildirim, Burak Taşteki̇n, Necdet Sağlam Jan 2020

Nanotoxicity: A Challenge For Future Medicine, Ramazan Akçan, Hali̇t Canberk Aydogan, Mahmut Şeri̇f Yildirim, Burak Taşteki̇n, Necdet Sağlam

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Due to nanomaterials' potential benefits for diagnosis and treatment, they are widely used in medical applications and personal care products. Interaction of nanomaterials, which are very small in size, with tissue, cell and microenvironment, can reveal harmful effects that cannot be created with chemically identical and larger counterparts in biological organisms. In this review, a challenge for future medicine, nanotoxicity of nanomaterials is discussed. Materials and methods: A detailed review of related literature was performed and evaluated as per medical applications of nanomaterials their toxicity. Results and conclusion: Most authors state "the only valid technology will be nanotechnology in …


Neuroprotective Effects Of Quercetin On Cerebral Vasospasm Following Experimental Subarachnoid Haemorrhage In Rats, Şanser Gül, Evren Aydoğmuş, Burak Bahadir, Mustafa Çağatay Büyükuysal, Berrak Güven Jan 2020

Neuroprotective Effects Of Quercetin On Cerebral Vasospasm Following Experimental Subarachnoid Haemorrhage In Rats, Şanser Gül, Evren Aydoğmuş, Burak Bahadir, Mustafa Çağatay Büyükuysal, Berrak Güven

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: We examined the protective effects of the natural flavonoid, quercetin, against cerebral vasospasm in an experimental rat subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH) model. Materials and methods: Thirty-eight albino Wistar rats were divided into five groups as follows: group 1 (G1, n=8), no experimental intervention; group 2 (G2, n=8), subarachnoid physiological saline; group 3 (G3, n=8), SAH; group 4 (G4, n=7) SAH and low-dose (10 mg/kg) quercetin treatment; group 5 (G5, n=7), SAH and high-dose (50 mg/kg) quercetin treatment. Subarachnoid haemorrhage was induced by injection of 0.15 cc of autologous blood taken from the tail artery into the cisterna magna from the …


Could Hif-1∝ Be A Novel Biomarker For The Clinical Course And Treatment Of Pulmonary Embolism?, Buğra Kerget, Dursun Erol Afşi̇n, Alperen Aksakal, Alperen Aksakal, Seda Aşkin, Ömer Araz Jan 2020

Could Hif-1∝ Be A Novel Biomarker For The Clinical Course And Treatment Of Pulmonary Embolism?, Buğra Kerget, Dursun Erol Afşi̇n, Alperen Aksakal, Alperen Aksakal, Seda Aşkin, Ömer Araz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Pulmonary embolism (PE) is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates if not diagnosed and treated rapidly. The aim of our study was to investigate the relationship between levels of hypoxia-induced factor-1 alpha (HIF-1∝) and clinical course and prognosis in patients with intermediate low-risk, intermediate high-risk, and high-risk PE. Materials and methods: The study included 240 subjects in 4 groups: a healthy control group (n = 60, mean age = 60 ± 15.2, female/male = 30/30 ), intermediate low-risk PE group (n = 60, mean age = 60 ± 12,5, female/male = 27/33), intermediate high-risk PE group (n = …