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2007 Annual Report, Office For The Study Of Aging

Office for the Study of Aging: Alzheimer's Registry

The Arnold School of Public Health of the University of South Carolina (USC), in cooperation with the South Carolina (SC) Department of Health and Human Services, the SC Department of Mental Health, the USC School of Medicine, and the SC Office of Budget and Control, maintains a statewide Registry of SC residents diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders.

This report uses the abbreviation ADRD to indicate "Alzheimer's disease or related disorder." The "related disorders" refer to dementias associated with vascular disease, mixed dementia and with other medical conditions such as Parkinson's disease. Where we refer specifically to "Alzheimer's disease" …

Table Of Contents - Vol. 31, No. 2 2007

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Modern Constitutional Sentencing Law And Natale, Franklin And Abdullah On New Jersey Sentencing Law And Relationship To The Legislative Intent Behind The New Jersey Criminal Sentencing Code, Christopher J. Turano

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

No abstract provided.

Peer Victimization, Depression, And Suicidality In Adolescents, Anat Brunstein Klomek, Frank Marrocco, Marjorie Kleinman, Irvin Sam Schonfeld, Madelyn S. Gould

Publications and Research

Objective: To assess the association between bullying behavior and depression, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts among adolescents. Method: A self-report survey was completed by 9th- through 12th-grade students (n = 2342) in six New York State high schools from 2002 through 2004. Regression analyses were conducted to examine the association between being victimized and bullying others with depression, ideation, and attempts. Results: Approximately 9% of the sample reported being victimized frequently, and 13% reported bullyingothers frequently. Frequent exposure to victimization or bullying others was related to high risks of depression, ideation, and suicide attempts compared …

The Influence Of Indoor Air Quality (Iaq) On Student Test Performance, Denise M. Hreha

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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A Study On The Effects Of Accelerated Recruit Training On Police Officer Performance At The Port Authority Bus Terminal, Michael A. Tobia

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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Trading With Bandits, Peter T. Leeson

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

Abstract Is it possible to trade with bandits? When government is absent, the superior strength of some agents makes it cheaper for them to violently steal what they desire from weaker agents than to use trade to obtain what they want. Such was the case with middlemen who interacted with producers in late precolonial west central Africa. In the face of this threat, producers employed two mechanisms to make exchange with middlemen possible. On the one hand, they used credit to alter middlemen’s cost‐benefit structure of engaging in plunder versus trade. On the other hand, producers demanded tribute from traveling …

Identification Of A Novel Domain At The N Terminus Of Caveolin-1 That Controls Rear Polarization Of The Protein And Caveolae Formation, Xing-Hui Sun, Daniel C. Flynn, Vincent Castranova, Lyndell L. Millecchia, Andrew R. Beardsley, Jun Liu

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

No abstract provided.

Core Curriculum Seminars Signature Iii, Center For Catholic Studies, Seton Hall University

Center for Catholic Studies Faculty Seminars and Core Curriculum Seminars

No abstract provided.

Kelo V. City Of New London: New Jersey's Take On Takings, Hon. Peter G. Sheridan

Seton Hall Law Review

No abstract provided.

The New York City Police Department's Random Bag Search Policy: Withstanding Fourth Amendment Scrutiny Is Only The First Step In Combating Terrorism, Eugene Kim

Seton Hall Law Review

No abstract provided.

Liberty Or Safety: Implications Of The Usa Patriot Act And The U.K.'S Anti-Terror Laws On Freedom Of Expression And Free Exercise Of Religion, Christina C. Logan

Seton Hall Law Review

No abstract provided.

Editorial, M. Mahi̇r Özmen

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.

The Frequency Of Ccr5delta32 Polymorphism In The Central Black Sea Coastal Region In A Healthy Population, Sezgi̇n Özgür Güneş, Nurten Kara, Hasan Bağci

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: Delta32 polymorphism in the chemokine receptor 5 (CCR5) gene affects human immune deficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) entry, transmission, and outcome. The aim of this study was to determine the allelic frequencies of genetic variant CCR5delta32, which influence susceptibility to HIV-1 infection, in a northern Turkish population. Materials and Methods: We determined the allelic frequencies of CCR5delta32 in 449 unrelated healthy individuals from the central Black Sea coastal region without any known history of HIV-1 infection. The polymorphism was analyzed using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The population was in the Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium. Delta32 allelic frequencies were calculated. Results: The …

Use Of Nasal Samples And Genom Amplification Methods For Detection Of Respiratory Viruses In Infants With Acute Lower Respiratory Tract Infection, Yasemi̇n Bulut, Yaşar Şen, Ahmet Gödekmerdan, Şükran Özdi̇ller, Zülal Aşçi Toraman

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of genome amplification methods [polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and reverse transcription (RT)-PCR] for detection of common respiratory viruses (RSV: respiratory syncytial virus, PIV3: parainfluenza virus 3, IVA: influenza virus type A, IVB: influenza virus type B and adenovirus) in nasal wash specimens of infants with acute lower respiratory tract infection (ALRI). Materials and Methods: The nasal and serum samples taken from 90 infants with ALRI were analyzed by genome amplification methods and ELISA. Results: In ELISA, specific IgM to only one virus and to multiple viruses was present in …

The Distribution Of Bone Mineral Density In Healthy Women In Tehran, Hadi̇ Akhbari

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: Correct interpretation of Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD) measurements requires a population-specific reference range. The aim of this study was to establish Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) BMD reference values for healthy women residing in Tehran. Materials and Methods: 566 healthy female volunteers aged 20-40 years from five district areas in Tehran participated in the study. BMD was determined by a LUNAR system. Measurement sites were the spine, femur, leg, arm, pelvis and total body. All measurements were performed by an experienced staff. Prior to each measurement, quality control testing was performed by using the spine phantom of known density. …

The Role Of Periodontal Disease On Acute Phase Proteins In Patients With Coronary Heart Disease And Diabetes, Gonca Çayir Keleş, Burcu Özkan Çeti̇nkaya, Selen Burçak Şi̇mşek, Di̇yar Köprülü, Hakki Kahraman

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aims: Chronic infections such as periodontal disease (PD) have been suggested to be a risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD). Elevated levels of acute phase proteins are associated with increased risk for cardiovascular events in both healthy individuals and patients with known CHD. This study aimed to investigate the role of PD on C-reactive protein (CRP) and fibrinogen levels in patients with either CHD or type 2 diabetes. Materials and Methods: 80 subjects were evaluated in four groups: individuals with CHD+PD (group 1; n: 20), individuals with type 2 diabetes+PD (group 2; n: 20), individuals with PD without any …

Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein-A And Epilepsy, Abdurrahman Coşkun, Burcu Özdemi̇rli̇, Ramazan Memi̇şoğullari

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

In this study, we aimed to investigate the role of pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) as insulin-like growth factor binding protein-4 (IGFBP-4) protease in epilepsy patients. We studied 16 epilepsy patients and 10 healthy controls. Serum PAPP-A levels of epilepsy patients (6.8 ± 3.2 mU/L) were higher than of the control group (5.1 ± 1.9 mU/L), but the difference was not statistically significant (P > 0.05). We concluded that PAPP-A may increase the bioavailability of insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) due to decreased neurogenesis and synthesis of IGFs in chronically epilepsy patients.

Comparison Of Conventional Cytogenetic And Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization Results Of Prenatal Aneuploidy Screening, Zerri̇n Yilmaz, Özge Özalp, Ebru Tarim, Ayla Üçkuyu, Vural Dağli, Feri̇de İffet Şahi̇n

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background and Aim: Prenatal diagnosis of chromosome abnormalities is usually performed on amniotic fluid samples. Aneuploidy screening by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), although not an alternative for conventional cytogenetics, has become a useful tool. Materials and Methods: We compared the results of FISH and conventional cytogenetic analysis applied on 51 amniotic fluid samples between January 2002 and December 2005, in our Cytogenetics Laboratory. Amniocytes were extracted using 5 cc of the sample, and direct FISH was applied using an AneuVysion Assay Kit (Vysis). The remaining fluid samples were used for chromosome analysis by conventional methods after long-term cell cultures. …

Increased Lipid Peroxidation And Decreased Antioxidant Response In Serum And Cerebrospinal Fluid In Acute Ischemic Stroke, Abdulkadi̇r Yildirim, Di̇lcan Kotan, Serap Yildirim, Recep Aygül, Fati̇h Akçay

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background and Aim: The pathogenesis of brain damage in ischemic stroke is highly complex. The aim of the present study was to investigate the presence of oxidative stress in ischemic stroke and to determine whether the measured oxidative stress markers in serum and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) were associated with infarction volume, and the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS). Materials and Methods: The study included 32 patients with acute ischemic stroke within 48 h of onset and 18 suitable controls. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPX) activity, glutathione (GSH) and malondialdehyde (MDA) level, and total antioxidant …

A Copper Determination Method Based On The Reaction Between 2-(5-Nitro-2-Pyridylazo)-5-(N-Propyl-N- Sulfopropylamino) Phenol (Nitro-Paps) And Copper For Use In Urine Copper Measurement And Application To Automation, Osman Meti̇n İpçi̇oğlu, Ömer Özcan, Mustafa Gültepe

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: To develop a sensitive automated colorimetric urine copper determination method using a water soluble compound, 2-(5-nitro-2-pyridylazo)-5-(N-propyl-N-sulfopropylamino) phenol (nitro-PAPS), as a ligand. Materials and Methods: The new photometric method using sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS)-ascorbic acid to dissociate copper from proteins in acetate buffer (pH 3.2) and nitro-PAPS as ligand was also adapted to an automated analyzer. Copper concentrations were determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometric method and by photometric method in 24 h urine samples of patients (n = 100) with various types of diseases including Wilson's disease (n = 12), diabetes mellitus (n = 34), osteoporosis (n = 27), nephrotic …

Development Of A Highly Sensitive Elisa For Quantification Of Hepatitis B Virus (Hbv) Surface Antigen (Hbsag), Resul Karakuş, Lati̇fe Arzu Aral, Bi̇lkay Baştürk, Cemaletti̇n Aybay

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background: Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection is of global importance and many studies are aimed to develop more sensitive diagnostic tools and improve therapeutic options. HBV infection is diagnosed and followed-up basically by serological studies, among which the enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is widely used. Aim: To develop a sensitive HBsAg ELISA for both research and diagnostic purposes. Materials and Methods: A hybridoma (clone 4D1) secreting anti-HBs IgG2a monoclonal antibody (mAb) was used for the establishment of our in-house ELISA. Tests were performed for both cell culture medium and human sera. The hepatoma cell lines of human origin PLC/PRF/5 and …

Prevention Of Adhesions By Omentoplasty: An Incisional Hernia Model In Rats, Bülent Aydinli, Gürkan Öztürk, Mahmut Başoğlu, S. Selçuk Atamanalp, M. İlhan Yildirgan, K. Yalçin Polat, Mehmet Öztürk, Cemal Gündoğdu, Durkaya Ören

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background and Aim: Adhesion formation following abdominal wall hernia repair with prosthetic mesh may lead to intestinal obstruction and enterocutaneous fistulae. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of fibrin glue (FG) and omentoplasty in the prevention of adhesion formation in a polypropylene mesh (PPM) abdominal wall replacement model. Materials and Methods: The study consisted of 3 groups of rats. A full-thickness abdominal wall defect was replaced with PPM. The control group (group 1) had no further treatment. The under surface of the PPM was covered with human FG in the FG group (group 2) and with …

Ogilvie`S Syndrome: Presentation Of 15 Cases, S. Selçuk Atamanalp, M. İlhan Yildirgan, Mahmut Başoğlu, Bülent Aydinli, Gürkan Öztürk

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background: Ogilvie's syndrome is characterized by acute, massive colonic dilatation, without any mechanical obstruction. Methods: The records of 15 patients with Ogilvie's syndrome were retrospectively reviewed with respect to gender, age, associated problems, symptom duration, symptoms, signs, treatment, morbidity, mortality, and recurrence. Results: Mean age of the patients (8 male, 7 female) was 49.9 years (range: 32-76 years). Among them, 5 had medical problems, while 4 patients had had abdominal surgery, and 2 patients had burns. Mean symptom duration was 2.9 days (range: 1-7 days). The most common symptoms were abdominal pain and distention, while the most common signs were …

How To Manage Triquetrum And Hamate Fractures In Unusual Patterns: A Case Report, Vuslat Sema Ünal, Fuad Öken, Özgür Yildirim, Murat Gülcek, Zafer Soydan, Ahmet Uçaner

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The 3-dimensional alignment of the carpal bones should be intact to ensure functional integrity of the hand. The treatment of fractures of the carpal bones is challenging and may differ according to localization. A patient with closed carpal injury and his treatment are presented in this report. After his wrist was crushed between a smooth hammer and a workbench during an occupational accident, the patient had multiple carpal bone fractures and remarkable swelling. The type of the injury was regarded to be a sort of capitate-hamate diastasis, although it did not correspond to any type that had been previously described. …

Ghrelin May Be A Universal Peptide In All Living Organisms, Süleyman Aydin

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.

Editorial, M. Mahi̇r Özmen

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.

Editorial, Şi̇nasi̇ Özsoylu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.

Correlations Of Serum Il-6 Levels And Prolidase Activity Between Bone Turnover Markers And Bone Mineral Density In Postmenopausal Women With And Without Osteoporosis, Aysun Toker, Hülya Aksoy, Bünyami̇n Börekçi̇, Asuman Özkan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: The purpose of this study was to measure serum prolidase activity and interleukin-2 and 6 (IL-2, IL-6) levels and to investigate the relationship of these parameters with bone mineral density (BMD) and bone turnover markers in postmenopausal women with and without osteoporosis. Materials and Methods: 59 postmenopausal women were included in this study (21 women with osteoporosis and 38 without). Serum IL-2 and IL-6 levels, prolidase activity, osteocalcin (OSC), calcium (Ca), alkaline phosphatase (ALP), urinary deoxypyridinoline (DPD) and BMD were measured in postmenopausal women with and without osteoporosis. Results: Serum prolidase activity was slightly higher in postmenopausal nonosteoporotic women …

A Role Of Leptin In Psoriasis?, Şebnem Aktan, Si̇mi̇n Rota, Berna Şanli Erdoğan, Şeni̇z Ergi̇n, Bünyami̇n Kaptanoğlu, Mehmet Bostanci

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: Although there is evidence of a positive association between psoriasis and body mass index (BMI) and leptin is known to play a part in the regulation of the immune system, the relationship between psoriasis and leptin is still not well known. The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible relation between leptin and psoriasis. Materials and Methods: Serum leptin concentrations and BMI in 20 patients with psoriasis were compared to 20 age- and sex-matched healthy volunteers. Results: There was no difference between serum leptin levels of psoriatic patients (32.3 ± 24.9 ng/ml) and controls (36.8 ± 28.2 …