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Pulmonary Aspergillosis And Amyloid Accumulation In An Ostrich (Struthio Camelus), Ahmet Akkoç, Rahşan Yilmaz, İ. Taci̇ Cangül, M. Özgür Özyi̇ği̇t Jan 2009

Pulmonary Aspergillosis And Amyloid Accumulation In An Ostrich (Struthio Camelus), Ahmet Akkoç, Rahşan Yilmaz, İ. Taci̇ Cangül, M. Özgür Özyi̇ği̇t

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Fatal pulmonary aspergillosis and AA type amyloid accumulations in the liver and spleen are described in a female ostrich (Struthio camelus). The animal had had respiratory problems and long-term inappetence over an 8-week period. Necropsy revealed that several soft, grayish to white nodules ranging from 1 to 3 mm in diameter were scattered throughout the lungs and thoracic air sacs. Prominent enlargement of the liver and spleen was observed. No gross lesions were found in the other organs studied. The microscopic examination showed severe, necrotizing, granulomatous pneumonia, and air sacculitis. Aspergillus fumigatus was recovered from the lungs and air sacs …

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Esophageal Diverticulum In A Cat, Mehmet Kazim Börkü, Kerem Ural, Murat Ki̇bar, Yunusemre Özkanlar, Murat Güzel, Cenker Çağri Cingi Jan 2009

Esophageal Diverticulum In A Cat, Mehmet Kazim Börkü, Kerem Ural, Murat Ki̇bar, Yunusemre Özkanlar, Murat Güzel, Cenker Çağri Cingi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A 7-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat was presented because of post-prandial regurgitation, gasping shortly after eating, weight loss, dyspnea, and tachypnea. Six months prior to the onset of these signs the cat had received nutritional support via gastrostomy and then nasogastric tubes. A diagnosis of esophageal diverticulum was made on the basis of clinical features, contrast esophagram, and endoscopy, and was considered a complication of tube feeding. Medical therapy, including parenteral fluids, ranitidine, metoclopramide, and cisapride, and a soft, bland low-fat diet resulted in improvement in the clinical signs within 1 week. The cat was discharged and recovery was …

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Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

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Thermoregulation Differs In Chinampo (Bos Taurus) And Locally Born Dairy Cattle, Jose L. Espinoza, Jesus Sanchez, Jose A. Gracia, Jesus R. Sanchez, Ricardo Ortega, Alejandro Palacios Jan 2009

Thermoregulation Differs In Chinampo (Bos Taurus) And Locally Born Dairy Cattle, Jose L. Espinoza, Jesus Sanchez, Jose A. Gracia, Jesus R. Sanchez, Ricardo Ortega, Alejandro Palacios

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In order to evaluate heat tolerance, physiological constants of 32 cows were measured (Chinampo: n = 12; Holstein: n = 10; Jersey: n = 10). From June to December 2006, rectal temperature and respiratory rate were recorded every Monday at 0600 and 1700 h. Holstein rectal temperature was affected by heat most, followed by Jersey, and Chinampo (the most heat-resistant). Respiratory rate of the 3 breeds was affected by climatic factors, but the Holstein and Jersey cows registered values higher than those of Chinampo cows. With a temperature-humidity index (THI) above 72 the physiological variables of all 3 breeds increased. …

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The Effect Of Acupuncture Therapy On The Repair Of The Calcaneal Tendon (Tendo Calcaneus Communis) In Dogs, Davood Sharifi, Jalal Bakhtiari, Fahang Sasani, Taher Rezaei Jan 2009

The Effect Of Acupuncture Therapy On The Repair Of The Calcaneal Tendon (Tendo Calcaneus Communis) In Dogs, Davood Sharifi, Jalal Bakhtiari, Fahang Sasani, Taher Rezaei

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effect of acupuncture therapy on the healing process of the calcaneal tendon (tendo calcaneus communis) of the dog was evaluated after tendon splitting in 10 adult mixed breed dogs. Complete, full thickness splitting of the right Achilles tendon, 2 cm in length, was performed using a scalpel blade. The dogs were randomly divided into 2 groups (group 1 and 2) of 5 dogs each. The dogs in group 2 were subjected to acupuncture therapy 10 min/day for 2 weeks, starting on postoperative day 3. The acupuncture points used were GB30, BL40, and ST36. No treatment was given to group …

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Dairy Farming In Kars District, Turkey: Iii. Neonatal Calf Health, Hi̇dayet Meti̇n Erdoğan, Ahmet Ünver, Mehmet Çi̇ti̇l, Vehbi̇ Güneş, Mükremi̇n Özkan Arslan, Mehmet Tuzcu, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Gökce Jan 2009

Dairy Farming In Kars District, Turkey: Iii. Neonatal Calf Health, Hi̇dayet Meti̇n Erdoğan, Ahmet Ünver, Mehmet Çi̇ti̇l, Vehbi̇ Güneş, Mükremi̇n Özkan Arslan, Mehmet Tuzcu, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m Gökce

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The study was designed to determine the health status of neonatal calves on dairy farms in Kars district. It involved retrospective questioning (2001 calving season) and prospective follow up (2002 calving season). The localities and farms were selected from a list using a 2-stage stratified random sampling method. Farms were weekly visited by authors during the 2002 calving season for clinical problems. A total of 624 calves, born on 45 farms from 7 different localities, were followed up in the 2002 calving season. On the same farms data were collected regarding 582 neonatal calves in the 2001 calving season by …

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Detection Of Bovine Tuberculosis By Tuberculin Test And Polymerase Chain Reaction In Van, Turkey, Hasan Solmaz, Zi̇ya İlhan, Abdulbaki̇ Aksakal, Ti̇mur Gülhan, İsmai̇l Hakki Eki̇n Jan 2009

Detection Of Bovine Tuberculosis By Tuberculin Test And Polymerase Chain Reaction In Van, Turkey, Hasan Solmaz, Zi̇ya İlhan, Abdulbaki̇ Aksakal, Ti̇mur Gülhan, İsmai̇l Hakki Eki̇n

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to identify the presence and prevalence of bovine tuberculosis in the eastern Anatolian border province of Van and its villages and to collect the preliminary data required for programs for the prevention and control of this zoonotic disease. The tuberculin test was performed on 210 cattle. Nasal swab and milk samples were obtained from the animals tested. Three cattle that had a positive tuberculin test also tested positive for the DNA target, a 580-bp fragment of IS6110 specific for members of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. This fragment was also recovered from milk taken from …

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Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

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Nutritive Value Of Damascus Rose Extraction Residue Ensiled With Different Effluent Absorbents, Hassan Fazaeli, Mojtaba Zahedifar Jan 2009

Nutritive Value Of Damascus Rose Extraction Residue Ensiled With Different Effluent Absorbents, Hassan Fazaeli, Mojtaba Zahedifar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Two experiments were conducted to study the silage characteristics and nutritive value of Damascus rose extraction residue (RER) which is a by-product remained after the extraction of rose water in some parts of Iran. In the first experiment, RER was ensiled together with different amounts of effluent absorbents, using a completely randomised design with 10 treatments and 4 replicates. In the second experiment, RER was ensiled together with dry sugar beet pulp, wheat straw, and limestone. The contents of OM, CP, CF, EE, and NFE were 94.4%, 11%, 24%, 24%, and 57.3%, respectively, in the initial samples of RER. The …

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Use Of Oxalic Acid To Control Varroa Destructor In Honeybee (Apis Mellifera L.) Colonies, Ethem Akyol, Hali̇l Yeni̇nar Jan 2009

Use Of Oxalic Acid To Control Varroa Destructor In Honeybee (Apis Mellifera L.) Colonies, Ethem Akyol, Hali̇l Yeni̇nar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the effects of oxalic acid (OA) on reducing Varroa mite (Varroa destructor) populations in honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) colonies in the fall. Twenty honeybee colonies, in wooden Langstroth hives, were used in this experiment. Average Varroa infestation levels (%) of the OA and control groups were 25.87% and 24.57% on adult workers before the treatments. The OA treatments were applied twice, on 3 November and 13 November 2006. Average Varroa infestation levels were 5.24% and 31.43% after the first application and 2.87% and 41.74% after the second application in the OA and control …

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Description Of Dogs Naturally Infected With Hepatozoon Canis In The Aegean Region Of Turkey, Serdar Paşa, Funda Kiral, Tüli̇n Karagenç, Abi̇di̇n Atasoy, Kami̇l Seyrek Jan 2009

Description Of Dogs Naturally Infected With Hepatozoon Canis In The Aegean Region Of Turkey, Serdar Paşa, Funda Kiral, Tüli̇n Karagenç, Abi̇di̇n Atasoy, Kami̇l Seyrek

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Clinical and laboratory findings recorded in 10 dogs naturally infected with Hepatozoon canis in the Aegean region of Turkey were reported. The diagnosis was made by finding H. canis gamonts within leucocytes in Giemsa-stained blood smears. H. canis parasitaemia level was calculated manually by counting 500 neutrophils in blood smears. Parasitaemia varied from 1% to 23% of the circulating neutrophils. Anorexia, fever, depression, weight loss, and lymphadenopathy are the main clinical signs in infected dogs. All dogs had microcytic normochromic anaemia; however, 7 of the dogs had neutrophilia, 1 had lymphopenia, 2 had monocytosis, 1 had eosinophilia, and 9 had …

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Renal Handling Of Ciprofloxacin In Domestic Ruminant Species, Ijaz Javed, Zahid Iqbal, Zia-Ur Rahman, Muhammad Zargham Khan, Faqir Muhammad, Faqir H. Khan, Javed I. Sultan Jan 2009

Renal Handling Of Ciprofloxacin In Domestic Ruminant Species, Ijaz Javed, Zahid Iqbal, Zia-Ur Rahman, Muhammad Zargham Khan, Faqir Muhammad, Faqir H. Khan, Javed I. Sultan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Investigations regarding renal clearance and urinary excretion of ciprofloxacin were carried out in buffaloes, cows, sheep, and goats. The drug was administered intramuscularly at a dose of 5 mg/kg body weight. The plasma and urine concentrations of the drug were determined with HPLC. Renal clearance of endogenous creatinine was used as an index of glomerular filtration rate (GFR). In buffaloes, it was 0.72 ± 0.15 (mean ± SE), in cows 0.36 ± 0.09, in sheep 1.33 ± 0.35, and in goats 1.87 ± 0.38 mL/min/kg. The renal clearance of ciprofloxacin in buffaloes was 0.47 ± 0.08, in cows 0.29 ± …

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Levels Of Tetracycline Residues In Cattle Meat, Liver, And Kidney From A Slaughterhouse In Tabriz, Iran, Mehran Mesgari Abasi, Mohammad Reza Rashidi, Afshin Javadi, Maryam Bannazadeh Amirkhiz, Solmaz Mirmahdavi, Maryam Zabihi Jan 2009

Levels Of Tetracycline Residues In Cattle Meat, Liver, And Kidney From A Slaughterhouse In Tabriz, Iran, Mehran Mesgari Abasi, Mohammad Reza Rashidi, Afshin Javadi, Maryam Bannazadeh Amirkhiz, Solmaz Mirmahdavi, Maryam Zabihi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Total of 500 samples from triceps, gluteal and diaphragm muscles, kidney, and liver, were obtained randomly from beef carcasses of a slaughterhouse in Tabriz. We measured oxytetracycline, tetracycline, and chlortetracycline (TCs) residues by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method. Seventy four percent of samples (380 samples) had detectable TCs residues. The mean amounts of oxytetracycline, tetracycline, and chlortetracycline residues in all samples were 52.2, 33.8, and 125.2 µg/kg, respectively. The mean amounts of total residues of TCs in all meat samples, triceps, gluteal and diaphragm muscles, kidney, and liver were 131.0, 163.1, 63.4, 166.7, 408.1, and 254.9 µg/kg, respectively. Five …

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Vitamin And Mineral Content Of Pike Perch (Sander Lucioperca), Common Carp (Cyprinus Carpio), And European Catfish (Silurus Glanis), Gülsün Özyurt, Abdurrahman Polat, Gül Bri̇ngen Loker Jan 2009

Vitamin And Mineral Content Of Pike Perch (Sander Lucioperca), Common Carp (Cyprinus Carpio), And European Catfish (Silurus Glanis), Gülsün Özyurt, Abdurrahman Polat, Gül Bri̇ngen Loker

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The vitamin and mineral contents of pike perch (Sander lucioperca), common carp (Cyprinus carpio), and European catfish (Silurus glanis) were determined in this study. The lowest water content (76.79 g/100 g) and the highest ash (1.17 g/100 g) and fat (3.5 g/100 g) contents were determined in common carp. The highest water (81.81 g/100 g) and lowest protein contents (17.17 g/100 g) were found in European catfish sample. On the other hand, the fat content of pike perch (0.74 g/100 g) was significantly lower than common carp (3.5 g/100 g) and European catfish (1.12g/100 g). The mean vitamin contents across …

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Acute Encephalopathy And Clinical Pathology Findings In A Sheep With Chronic Copper Poisoning, Nektarios D. Giadinis, Nikolaos Papaioannoy, Maria Kritsepi-Konstantinou, Nikolaos Roubies, Nikolaos Raikos, Harilaos Karatzias Jan 2009

Acute Encephalopathy And Clinical Pathology Findings In A Sheep With Chronic Copper Poisoning, Nektarios D. Giadinis, Nikolaos Papaioannoy, Maria Kritsepi-Konstantinou, Nikolaos Roubies, Nikolaos Raikos, Harilaos Karatzias

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A 3-year-old East Friesian sheep from a sheep flock that suffered from chronic copper poisoning was forwarded to the Clinic of Farm Animals in the Aristotle University. The animal had signs of a hemolytic disease indicative of chronic copper poisoning and also nervous signs. Laboratory examinations were consistent with chronic copper poisoning. This was confirmed after necropsy and liver toxicological analysis. By blood smear examination, metarubricytosis, basophilic stippling, anisocytosis, and polychromasia were found. Also, brain histopathological examination revealed focal areas of gliosis in the cerebral cortex and white matter areas. Satellitosis, neuronal degeneration (chromatolysis) and neuronophagia were also observed. These …

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Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

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Aromatase Inhibitors In Infertile Patients: Effects On Seminal Parameters, Serum And Seminal Plasma Testosterone Levels, And Estradiol Levels During Short-Term Follow-Up, M. Murad Başar, Devri̇m Tuğlu Jan 2009

Aromatase Inhibitors In Infertile Patients: Effects On Seminal Parameters, Serum And Seminal Plasma Testosterone Levels, And Estradiol Levels During Short-Term Follow-Up, M. Murad Başar, Devri̇m Tuğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: To evaluate the effects of an aromatase inhibitor (anastrozole) on seminal parameters, and on serum and seminal plasma testosterone/estradiol ratios in infertile patients, as well as to clarify its place among empirical infertility treatment modalities. Patients and Methods: The study included 32 patients with spermatozoa numbering > 5 million/mL in ejaculate and a serum testosterone/estradiol ratio < 0.14. Anastrozole, an aromatase-inhibiting agent, was given (1 mg b.i.d.) and patients were re-evaluated 2 months later based on semen analysis, and measurements of serum and seminal plasma testosterone and estradiol levels. Results: Semen analysis parameters before and after treatment, respectively, were as follows: number of spermatozoa: 12.4 ± 4.1 million/mL and 22.3 ± 5.7 million/mL; motility: 33.4 ± 4.2% and 47.6 ± 7.4%; normal morphology: 5.4 ± 1.3% and 8.9 ± 2.7%. Differences between the values before and after treatment were statistically significant (P < 0.05). Serum testosterone level was 4.1 ± 1.2 ng/mL, estradiol level was 52.1 ± 9.4 pg/mL, and testosterone/estradiol ratio was 0.13 ± 0.03 at the beginning of treatment. These values were 3.2 ± 0.6 ng/mL, 68.4 ± 7.3 pg/mL, and 0.05 ± 0.001, respectively, in seminal plasma. Following 2 months of anastrozole treatment, testosterone and estradiol levels, and the testosterone/estradiol ratio showed statistically significant changes in serum and seminal plasma. While testosterone levels significantly increased, estradiol levels decreased (serum P_T = 0.001, P_{E2} = 0.001; seminal plasma P_T = 0.001, P_{E2} = 0.001). Conclusion: Aromatase inhibitors are a potential treatment method for infertile male patients with increased plasma estradiol levels and decreased plasma testosterone/estradiol ratios.

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The Effects Of Nitric Oxide On Rat Stomach Injury Induced By Acetylsalicylic Acid, Murat Yağmurca, Muharrem Uçar, Ersi̇n Fadillioğlu, Hasan Erdoğan, Feral Öztürk Jan 2009

The Effects Of Nitric Oxide On Rat Stomach Injury Induced By Acetylsalicylic Acid, Murat Yağmurca, Muharrem Uçar, Ersi̇n Fadillioğlu, Hasan Erdoğan, Feral Öztürk

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA, aspirin), which is one of the most frequently used drugs in the world, causes severe gastric mucosal injury. Nitric oxide (NO) is synthesized from L-arginine by nitric oxide synthase (NOS). NOS can be inhibited by Nω-nitro-L-arginine methyl ester (L-NAME) and stimulated by supplementing the diet with L-arginine (L-Arg). The aim of this study was to investigate the role of NO on gastric mucosal injury induced by ASA. Materials and Methods: Male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into seven groups: control, ASA, ASA+L-NAME, ASA+L-Arg, ASA+L-Arg+L-NAME, only L-NAME, and only L-Arg groups. After administration of the drugs, the rats …

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Correlation Between Calprotectin And Oxidized Ldl In Preeclampsia, Bünyami̇n Börekçi̇, Hülya Aksoy, Nuri̇nni̇sa Öztürk, Sedat Kadanali Jan 2009

Correlation Between Calprotectin And Oxidized Ldl In Preeclampsia, Bünyami̇n Börekçi̇, Hülya Aksoy, Nuri̇nni̇sa Öztürk, Sedat Kadanali

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: To evaluate the relationship between serum calprotectin and oxidized low density lipoprotein (LDL) in preeclamptic patients. Additionally, we aimed to measure serum malondialdehyde (MDA) levels as an oxidative stress marker. Materials and Methods: Serum calprotectin, oxidized LDL, and MDA levels were measured in a cross-sectional study of 61 preeclamptic patients (39 severe preeclampsia and 22 mild preeclampsia cases) and 20 healthy pregnant subjects. Serum MDA concentration was measured with spectrophotometric methods, and oxidized LDL and calprotectin were measured via enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA). Results: Serum calprotectin (P < 0.0001 and P = 0.014) and MDA (P = 0.001 and P = 0.028) levels were significantly higher in the severe and mild preeclampsia groups than in the healthy control group. Serum oxidized LDL concentration was slightly higher, but not did reach a statistically significant level, in the severe preeclampsia group than in the healthy pregnant group (P = 0.2). There was a significant negative correlation between the levels of calprotectin and oxidized LDL (r = -0.34, P = 0.006) in the mild and severe preeclampsia groups. The correlation between calprotectin and MDA was not statistically significant (P = 0.08). Conclusions: The findings suggest that increased calprotectin is associated with preeclampsia. Further study is necessary in order to determine whether or not high calprotectin levels prevent oxidation of circulating LDL in preeclampsia cases.

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Necrosis In Human Cystic Echinococcosis: An Underrecognized Tissue Reaction Possibly Related To Host Response, Özlem Mi̇man, Meti̇n Atambay, Nasuhi̇ Engi̇n Aydin, Ni̇lgün Daldal Jan 2009

Necrosis In Human Cystic Echinococcosis: An Underrecognized Tissue Reaction Possibly Related To Host Response, Özlem Mi̇man, Meti̇n Atambay, Nasuhi̇ Engi̇n Aydin, Ni̇lgün Daldal

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: As Echinococcosis stands out worldwide as an important zoonotic cestode infection caused by various Echinococcus species, histopathological features of the disease are worthy of in-depth study. Materials and Methods: Histopathological changes in adjacent parenchymal tissue in patients with cystic echinococcosis (CE) were evaluated. The study included 91 patients 4-80 years of age (mean age: 36.24 years). Results: The histopathological findings of 83 specimens were as follows: fibrosis: 77.11%; mono-nucleated cells: 71.08%; necrosis: 67.47%; eosinophils: 51.80%; giant cells: 31.33%; neutrophils: 8.43%. Fibrosis, eosinophils, neutrophils, and giant cell infiltration were observed significantly more often than mono-nucleated cell infiltration, germinal membranes, and …

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Epidemiology Of Human Rabies In Turkey: 1992-2007, Turan Buzgan, Hasan Irmak, Gül R. Yilmaz, Mehmet Ali̇ Torunoğlu, Ahmet Safran Jan 2009

Epidemiology Of Human Rabies In Turkey: 1992-2007, Turan Buzgan, Hasan Irmak, Gül R. Yilmaz, Mehmet Ali̇ Torunoğlu, Ahmet Safran

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: Rabies continues to be a public health problem in Turkey; however, the number of reported cases has decreased in recent years and 1-2 cases of human rabies are reported annually to the Ministry of Health (MoH). Epidemiological and demographic features, clinical findings, and prophylaxis of human rabies reported to the MoH between 1992 and 2007 were evaluated. Materials and Methods: Rabies has been reported in Turkey since 1930. Data on human rabies have been available from the MoH since 1992. In this study, data on human rabies were analyzed retrospectively. The provinces, rabies risk exposure date, age, gender, type …

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Prevalence Of Echinococcus Granulosus Detected Using Enzyme Immunoassay And Abdominal Ultrasonography In A Group Of Students Staying In A State Dormitory In Turkey, Bi̇lgi̇n Arda, Hüsnü Pullukçu, Tansu Yamazhan, Oğuz Reşat Si̇pahi̇, Sadik Tamsel, Gülgün Demi̇rpolat, Meti̇n Korkmaz Jan 2009

Prevalence Of Echinococcus Granulosus Detected Using Enzyme Immunoassay And Abdominal Ultrasonography In A Group Of Students Staying In A State Dormitory In Turkey, Bi̇lgi̇n Arda, Hüsnü Pullukçu, Tansu Yamazhan, Oğuz Reşat Si̇pahi̇, Sadik Tamsel, Gülgün Demi̇rpolat, Meti̇n Korkmaz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: In this study our aim was to analyse the seroprevalence of cystic echinococcosis and prevalence of lesions (with abdominal ultrasonography) in a group of young adult university students staying in a state dormitory in Bornova, İzmir, Turkey. Materials and methods: The study group was consisted of 750 students (360 women, 390 men, mean age 20.92 ± 1.82 years, min 17, max 29). Informed written consent was obtained from each student and they were requested to fill a questionnaire form (sociocultural and economic condition, area of living, and demographic data). Blood sampling was performed by intravenous puncture and sera were …

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Progression Of Binocular Vision Following Cataract Surgery*, İlknur Akyol Salman, Murat Arslankurt, Osman Dursun, Ahmet Yazici, Orhan Baykal Jan 2009

Progression Of Binocular Vision Following Cataract Surgery*, İlknur Akyol Salman, Murat Arslankurt, Osman Dursun, Ahmet Yazici, Orhan Baykal

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: To investigate the progression of binocular vision of patients after cataract surgery in the early postoperative period. Materials and methods: Eighty four cataract patients were evaluated at postoperative 1 and 3 months after phacoemulsification and posterior chamber monofocal lens implantation. For the evaluation of the grades of binocular vision, synoptophore was used. Stereoscopic acuity was measured with the Titmus Stereotest. Results: Evaluation at postoperative 3 months was associated with a significantly higher proportion of patients with stereopsis (P = 0.004), better levels of stereoacuities (P < 0.001) than the evaluation at postoperative 1 month. Significantly higher visual acuities (P = 0.001) and lower interocular difference in refraction values (P = 0.023) were also noted at postoperative 3 months. The level of stereoscopic acuity was not significantly correlated with the level of visual acuity, interocular visual acuity difference, interocular difference in refraction, and the age of patients (P > 0.05). In patients without fusion, suppression was found in the operated eyes with favorable …

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Effects Of Long-Term Passive Smoking On Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor And Apoptosis Markers Expression In Lens And Corneal Epithelial Cells: An Experimental Study*, Fati̇h Özcura, Sema Oruç Dündar, İbrahi̇m Meteoğlu, Mehmet Erkut Kara Jan 2009

Effects Of Long-Term Passive Smoking On Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor And Apoptosis Markers Expression In Lens And Corneal Epithelial Cells: An Experimental Study*, Fati̇h Özcura, Sema Oruç Dündar, İbrahi̇m Meteoğlu, Mehmet Erkut Kara

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: To determine the effects of smoking on vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) expression and apoptosis in lens and corneal epithelial cells. Materials and methods: This experimental study included 38 Sprague-Dawley rats. Rats were randomly assigned into 4 groups. Groups 1 (males) and 2 (females) were exposed to smoke beginning on the 21st day after birth, whereas groups 3 (males) and 4 (females) were not exposed to smoke. At the end of the fourth month, right eyes of all rats were enucleated. Immunohistochemical analysis was performed in enucleated eyes in terms of VEGF and apoptosis markers, namely caspase-3, Bcl-X, and …

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Cytotoxic Effects Of Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester (Cape) On The Human Multiple Myeloma Cell Line, Özgür Koru, Feri̇t Avcu, Mehmet Tanyüksel, Ali̇ Uğur Ural, Remzi̇ Engi̇n Araz, Kenan Şener Jan 2009

Cytotoxic Effects Of Caffeic Acid Phenethyl Ester (Cape) On The Human Multiple Myeloma Cell Line, Özgür Koru, Feri̇t Avcu, Mehmet Tanyüksel, Ali̇ Uğur Ural, Remzi̇ Engi̇n Araz, Kenan Şener

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: Caffeic acid phenethyl ester (CAPE) has cytotoxic, apoptotic, and antiproliferative effects on various tumor cells, and is the most active component of propolis. This study aimed to examine the in vitro effects of CAPE on the human multiple myeloma cell line. Materials and methods: CAPE was added to the ARH-77 multiple myeloma cell line and the percentage of dead cells was measured using the 3-(4,5-dimethyl-thiazoyl)-2,5-diphenyl-SH-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay. The percentage of live cells and growth inhibition were determined using the Trypan blue test. The percentage of IL-6 cells was determined using ELISA. Results: ARH-77 cells treated with CAPE for …

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Does L-Carnitine Increase Serum Tnf -Α And Igf-1 During Liver Regeneration In The Rat?, Mevlüt Pehli̇van, Abdurrahman Coşkun, Ahmet Zengi̇n, Ari̇f Aslaner, Tevfi̇k Yavuz Jan 2009

Does L-Carnitine Increase Serum Tnf -Α And Igf-1 During Liver Regeneration In The Rat?, Mevlüt Pehli̇van, Abdurrahman Coşkun, Ahmet Zengi̇n, Ari̇f Aslaner, Tevfi̇k Yavuz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: We sought to evaluate the effect of L-carnitine administration on the levels of IGF-1, TNF-\alpha, and lipid peroxidation during hepatic regeneration for up to 72 h in an experimental partial hepatic resection rat model. Materials and methods: Sixty rats were divided into 3 groups: control and low-dose (100 mg/kg) and high-dose (200 mg/kg) L-carnitine. Each group was divided into 2 sub groups (24 and 72 h after partial hepatectomy). Partial (70%) hepatectomy was performed after 7 days of intra-peritoneal administration of L-carnitine. After partial hepatectomy, L-carnitine was also administered to rats until sacrifice. Serum IGF-1, TNF-\alpha, and tissue malondialdehyde …

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A Comparison Of Different Management Techniques For Myocardial Protection In Acyanotic Congenital Cardiac Patients, İbrahi̇m Duvan, Bariş Durukan, Alper Gürbüz, Cem Yorgancioğlu, Meti̇n Demi̇rci̇n Jan 2009

A Comparison Of Different Management Techniques For Myocardial Protection In Acyanotic Congenital Cardiac Patients, İbrahi̇m Duvan, Bariş Durukan, Alper Gürbüz, Cem Yorgancioğlu, Meti̇n Demi̇rci̇n

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: It has already been shown that terminal warm blood cardioplegia (TWBC) supports myocardial protection in pediatric patients when it is administered after cold blood cardioplegia. However, the myocardial protective effects of TWBC applied after cold crystalloid cardioplegia (CCC) is still a subject of debate. Materials and methods: Twenty acyanotic congenital cardiac patients were randomly divided into 2 groups of 10. In the control group (CG), moderate hypothermia, topical cooling, and cold crystalloid cardioplegia were performed for the protection of the myocardium. In the other group (TWBCG), the same procedure was supported using TWBC just before the unclamping of the …

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The Role Of Polyethylene Glycol (Peg) Pretreatment In Improving Sugarcane’S Salt (Nacl) Tolerance, Neelma Munir, Faheem Aftab Jan 2009

The Role Of Polyethylene Glycol (Peg) Pretreatment In Improving Sugarcane’S Salt (Nacl) Tolerance, Neelma Munir, Faheem Aftab

Turkish Journal of Botany

An important aspect of salt tolerance studies in different plants is the relationship between salt and water stress. In the present study calluses (60 days old) of 2 sugarcane cultivars (cv. SPF 234 and cv. HSF 240) were treated with 4 different salt concentrations, including a control (0 mM NaCl), after 1% polyethylene glycol (PEG) pretreatment for 5 days. Fresh weight, callus browning, and necrosis data were recorded at day 120. Biochemical parameters (soluble protein contents, and peroxidase, catalase, and superoxide dismutase activity) were also analysed. Regardless of PEG pretreatment, calluses subjected to salt stress had less fresh weight than …

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Chamaespartium Adans. (Leguminosae): A New Record For The Flora Of Turkey, Asuman Efe, Engi̇n Özhatay, Necmi̇ Aksoy, Di̇lek Demi̇r Oral Jan 2009

Chamaespartium Adans. (Leguminosae): A New Record For The Flora Of Turkey, Asuman Efe, Engi̇n Özhatay, Necmi̇ Aksoy, Di̇lek Demi̇r Oral

Turkish Journal of Botany

Chamaespartium sagittale (L.) P.E.Gibbs (Leguminosae) is a new record for the flora of Turkey with specimens collected from Yuvacık Dam (Kocaeli province, NW Turkey). Its description, distribution maps, and photos are given.

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A Simple Spectrophotometric Method For The Determination Of Iron(Ii) Aqueous Solutions, M. Jamaluddin Ahmed, Uttam Kumer Roy Jan 2009

A Simple Spectrophotometric Method For The Determination Of Iron(Ii) Aqueous Solutions, M. Jamaluddin Ahmed, Uttam Kumer Roy

Turkish Journal of Chemistry

An ultra-sensitive and highly selective non-extractive spectrophotometric method is presented for the rapid determination of iron(II) at trace levels using 2', 3, 4', 5, 7-Pentahydroxyflavone (morin) as a new spectrophotometric reagent in slightly acidic solution (0.0001-0.0002 M H_2SO_4). The reaction is instantaneous and absorbance remains stable for over 24 h (\lambda_{max} = 415 nm). The molar absorptivity was found to be 6.85 \times 10^4 L mol^{-1} cm^{-1}. Linear calibration graphs were obtained for 0.01-10 \mu g mL^{-1} of Fe^{II}. The stoichiometric composition of the chelate is 1:2 (Fe:morin). Large excesses of over 50 cations, anions, and complexing agents (e.g., tartrate, …

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