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Fatty Acid Content And Composition Of Turkish Beef And Lamb At Retail, Leyla Vatansever, Gülcan Demi̇rel Jan 2009

Fatty Acid Content And Composition Of Turkish Beef And Lamb At Retail, Leyla Vatansever, Gülcan Demi̇rel

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The fatty acid content and chemical composition of retail samples of beef and lamb meat were investigated. Fifty beef and lamb chops were purchased from different supermarkets in İstanbul on separate occasions. The average muscle fatty acid content was 2395 and 2257 mg/100 g of muscle for beef and lamb, respectively. Saturated and polyunsaturated fatty acid contents were 1000 and 940 mg/100 g, and 199 and 261 mg/100 g of muscle for beef and lamb, respectively. Overall results indicate that, particularly before the Sacrifice Holiday, concentrate-based feeding of livestock increases and this has an adverse effect on the n-6/n-3 ratio …

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Detection Of Bordetella Avium By Polymerase Chain Reaction In The Lungs And Tracheas Of Turkeys With Pneumonia, Süheyla Türkyilmaz, Sevi̇n Kirdar, Fulya Ocak, Şebnur Hazimoğlu Jan 2009

Detection Of Bordetella Avium By Polymerase Chain Reaction In The Lungs And Tracheas Of Turkeys With Pneumonia, Süheyla Türkyilmaz, Sevi̇n Kirdar, Fulya Ocak, Şebnur Hazimoğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Lung, trachea, and serum samples obtained from turkeys showing clinical signs of respiratory disease were examined for the presence of Bordetella avium infection (bordetellosis) using culture, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The material of this study consisted of 2 live turkeys at the age of 24 weeks with respiratory distress, nasal discharge, and cough that had been brought to the Microbiology Laboratory of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Adnan Menderes University. The results of the study show that B. avium, the causative agent of bordetellosis, was not isolated from either the lung or trachea, while both …

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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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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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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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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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Comparison Of Trauma Scores For Adults Who Fell From Height As Survival Predictivity, Mehmet Eryilmaz, Murat Durusu, Öner Menteş, Tahi̇r Özer, Seli̇m Kiliç, Gürkan Ersoy, Özcan Altinel, Murat Kalemoğlu, Nurkan Törer Jan 2009

Comparison Of Trauma Scores For Adults Who Fell From Height As Survival Predictivity, Mehmet Eryilmaz, Murat Durusu, Öner Menteş, Tahi̇r Özer, Seli̇m Kiliç, Gürkan Ersoy, Özcan Altinel, Murat Kalemoğlu, Nurkan Törer

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: Falls from a height and their subsequent injuries and traumas can cause morbidity and death. In the present study, ISS, NISS, RTS, and TRISS values were analyzed to assess mortality probabilities of patients who fell from a height. Materials and Methods: Patients' age, gender, height of falls (0-2 m, 3-5 m, and 6 m and above), organ pathologies, and ISS, NISS, RTS, and TRISS scores were evaluated in terms of mortality. Results: Regarding the survival rate, no statistically significant difference was found between age and gender (P > 0.05). We determined that all trauma scores were correlated with mortality, and …

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A Simple Surgical Technique For Repair Of Iridodialysis, Şengül Özdek, Mehmet Cüneyt Özmen Jan 2009

A Simple Surgical Technique For Repair Of Iridodialysis, Şengül Özdek, Mehmet Cüneyt Özmen

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

A simple surgical technique is described for repair of iridodialysis and a traumatic iridodialysis case is presented. In this technique, a 10-0 polypropylene suture is used for repair. The knot is left in the anterior chamber to avoid suture related complications such as erosion, patient discomfort, and infection. This technique can be a safe and easy way to repair large iridodialysis.

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Linear And Whorled Nevoid Hypermelanosis In Trisomy 13, Şengül Yüksel, Serap Savaci, Uğur Biçak, Cengi̇z Yakinci, Bülent Mizrak Jan 2009

Linear And Whorled Nevoid Hypermelanosis In Trisomy 13, Şengül Yüksel, Serap Savaci, Uğur Biçak, Cengi̇z Yakinci, Bülent Mizrak

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Linear and whorled nevoid hypermelanosis (LWNH) is a reticulate pigmentary disorder with a sporadic occurrence, generally representing a genetic mosaicism. In this case, we describe a two-month-old girl with trisomy 13, who presented with various systemic anomalies such as congenital ventricular septal defect, microcephaly, auricular deformities, flatness of nasal root, overlapping fingers, umbilical hernia, and LWNH. G-banding chromosomal analyses were performed on cultured peripheral blood lymphocytes of the patient and the parents. The karyotype of the patient was 47, XX,+13[100], with no mosaicism. The karyotypes of the parents were normal. To our knowledge, we present the first patient with LWNH …

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Factors Affecting Quality Of Life In Patients With Coronary Heart Disease, Tahi̇r Durmaz, Özcan Özdemi̇r, Burcu Akyunak Özdemi̇r, Telat Keleş, Ni̇hal Akar Bayram, Engi̇n Bozkurt Jan 2009

Factors Affecting Quality Of Life In Patients With Coronary Heart Disease, Tahi̇r Durmaz, Özcan Özdemi̇r, Burcu Akyunak Özdemi̇r, Telat Keleş, Ni̇hal Akar Bayram, Engi̇n Bozkurt

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background: Cardiovascular diseases are currently the most common cause of death worldwide and associated with significant impairment of quality of life (QOL). In this study, we aimed to evaluate the QOL patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) in our country and the factors associated with QOL in these patients. Materials and Methods: The study population was composed of 85 patients diagnosed with stable CHD. The data were collected using Ferrans and Powers' Quality of Life Index Cardiac Version- IV and the query designed by the investigators. Results: Eighty-five patients (29 female, 56 male; ages between 38 and 72 years) were …

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The Relation Between Gleason Score, And Nuclear Size And Shape Factors In Prostatic Adenocarcinoma, Si̇bel Bektaş, Burak Bahadir, Banu Doğan Gün, Gürkan Kerti̇ş, Şükrü Oğuz Özdamar Jan 2009

The Relation Between Gleason Score, And Nuclear Size And Shape Factors In Prostatic Adenocarcinoma, Si̇bel Bektaş, Burak Bahadir, Banu Doğan Gün, Gürkan Kerti̇ş, Şükrü Oğuz Özdamar

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the size and shape characteristics of prostatic adenocarcinoma cell nuclei using a computer-assisted analysis system, and to compare the results with the Gleason score. Materials and Methods: Morphometric nuclear parameters, such as roundness factor, form ellipse, area, length, and perimeter, were evaluated based on specimen slides of 130 prostatic adenocarcinoma cases (77% needle biopsies and 23% prostatectomy specimens) using a computerized image analysis system. Correlation analysis between Gleason score and morphometric results was performed. Results: The Gleason score was correlated with mean nuclear area (r = 0.516, P = 0.01), mean …

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Prevalence Of Sen Virus Genotype-D And Genotype-H Among Haemodialysed Patients, Seda Tezcan, Nuran Deli̇ali̇oğlu, Mehmet Sami̇ Seri̇n, Gönül Aslan, Naci̇ Ti̇fti̇k, Gürol Emekdaş Jan 2009

Prevalence Of Sen Virus Genotype-D And Genotype-H Among Haemodialysed Patients, Seda Tezcan, Nuran Deli̇ali̇oğlu, Mehmet Sami̇ Seri̇n, Gönül Aslan, Naci̇ Ti̇fti̇k, Gürol Emekdaş

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: A recently discovered DNA virus (SEN virus) has been assumed to be responsible for post-transfusion hepatitis in humans. Phylogenetic analysis of the SEN virus (SEN-V) has revealed the existence of 8 different genotypes (A-H). SEN-V genotype-H (SENV-H) and SEN-V genotype-D (SENV-D) have been described as most closely associated with post-transfusion hepatitis. So far, it is unclear whether patients on maintenance haemodialysis are at increased risk for acquiring the SEN virus. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of SENV-D and SENV-H among patients on maintenance haemodialysis. Materials and Methods: Serum samples derived from 100 haemodialysed …

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The Effect Of Music On Cognitive Emotional Response In Undergraduate Students Studying Health-Related Courses: A Pilot Study, U. Alalami, S. K. Alalami, Ross Gordon Cooper Jan 2009

The Effect Of Music On Cognitive Emotional Response In Undergraduate Students Studying Health-Related Courses: A Pilot Study, U. Alalami, S. K. Alalami, Ross Gordon Cooper

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.

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Disseminated Superficial Actinic Porokeratosis: A Case Report, Asli Eralp, Yeşi̇m Kaymak Jan 2009

Disseminated Superficial Actinic Porokeratosis: A Case Report, Asli Eralp, Yeşi̇m Kaymak

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Disseminated superficial actinic porokeratosis (DSAP) is a type of porokeratosis observed in parts of the skin exposed to intense sunlight and usually appears in the third or fourth decade of life. Since it is a rare disorder, herein we present our experience of a 57-year-old man with DSAP. Dermatological examination of the patient revealed pink/red multiple papular lesions, ranging in diameter from 0.5 to 1 cm, with an atrophic center and hyperkeratotic contours limited to sun-exposed skin parts especially in the extremities and rarely in trunk. Cryotherapy was effective in healing the lesions.

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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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Comparison Of Semen Parameters Between Pregnant And Nonpregnant Couples With Male Factor Infertility During Intrauterine Insemination*, Candan İltemi̇r Duvan, Bülent Berker, Ömer Bayrak, Kaan Aydos, Ni̇lgün Turhan Öztürk, Hakan Şatiroğlu Jan 2009

Comparison Of Semen Parameters Between Pregnant And Nonpregnant Couples With Male Factor Infertility During Intrauterine Insemination*, Candan İltemi̇r Duvan, Bülent Berker, Ömer Bayrak, Kaan Aydos, Ni̇lgün Turhan Öztürk, Hakan Şatiroğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: To compare the semen parameters between pregnant and nonpregnant couples with male factor infertility during intrauterine insemination (IUI). Materials and Methods: The study included a total of 156 IUI cycles performed in our center from January 2005 to December 2006 with the indication of male infertility. IUI cycles were divided into 2 groups: group 1 pregnancy (24 cycles) and group 2 (132 cycles) nonpregnancy cycles. Results: In both groups, progressive motility of neither initial nor processed sperm specimens was significantly different (P > 0.05). When comparisons of semen parameters in groups were performed in the initial specimen, sperm concentration and …

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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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Viral Etiology And Symptoms Of Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections In Children, Emi̇n Ünüvar, İsmai̇l Yildiz, Ayşe Kiliç, Seyhan Selvi̇ Aslan, Bülent Çakal, Sadik Toprak, Seli̇m Badur, Fatma Oğuz, Müjgan Sidal Jan 2009

Viral Etiology And Symptoms Of Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections In Children, Emi̇n Ünüvar, İsmai̇l Yildiz, Ayşe Kiliç, Seyhan Selvi̇ Aslan, Bülent Çakal, Sadik Toprak, Seli̇m Badur, Fatma Oğuz, Müjgan Sidal

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aims: To determine viral causes of acute upper respiratory tract infections and clinical findings in children living in Istanbul, Turkey. Materials and Methods: This prospective study was carried out in 234 outpatient children (age range: 1-180 months) with acute upper respiratory tract infections, seen in the outpatient clinic at Istanbul Medical School Children´s Hospital. After clinical findings were recorded, nasal swab specimens were taken. In 201 specimens collected, influenza-A and -B, adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus, and parainfluenza viruses were studied using direct fluorescence antibody, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and cell culture techniques. Results: Rate of virus isolation was 29.8% (60/201). …

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Screening For Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection Using Direct Fluorescein Antibody Method In Female Sex Workers Registered In Ankara, Turkey: Pros And Cons, Pinar Zarakolu, Server Yağci, Banu Çakir, Serhat Ünal Jan 2009

Screening For Chlamydia Trachomatis Infection Using Direct Fluorescein Antibody Method In Female Sex Workers Registered In Ankara, Turkey: Pros And Cons, Pinar Zarakolu, Server Yağci, Banu Çakir, Serhat Ünal

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: This study aimed to screen for Chlamydia trachomatis infection by direct fluorescein antibody (DFA) method in a high-risk population, registered female sex workers (FSWs) in Ankara, Turkey, to investigate the advantages and disadvantages of using this method in a routine screening program of the FSW population. Materials and Methods: All registered FSWs (n = 152) in Ankara were enrolled in the study. None of them were showing any genital signs or symptoms of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Endocervical swabs were collected and examined for C. trachomatis by DFA method (Fluorotect Chlamydia, Omega Diagnostics, UK). Cellular adequacy of the specimens …

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Examining Antibiotic Use At An Education And Research Hospital In Turkey: Point Prevalence Results, Gül R. Yilmaz, Cemal Bulut, Fati̇h Yildiz, Selcan Arslan, M. Arzu Yetki̇n, Ali̇ Pekcan Demi̇röz Jan 2009

Examining Antibiotic Use At An Education And Research Hospital In Turkey: Point Prevalence Results, Gül R. Yilmaz, Cemal Bulut, Fati̇h Yildiz, Selcan Arslan, M. Arzu Yetki̇n, Ali̇ Pekcan Demi̇röz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aims: Antimicrobial drugs are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in hospitals. Inappropriate use of antibiotics leads to development of antimicrobial resistance. The aims of this study were to determine the rate of antibiotic usage in hospitalized patients, the reasons for antibiotic therapy, irrational uses, and the rates of irrational use in patients hospitalized in Ankara Education and Research Hospital. Materials and Methods: A point prevalence surveillance study was performed on 27 April 2006 at Ankara Education and Research Hospital. Data of all hospitalized patients were collected. Results: On the day of the study, 153 patients (36.2%) out of 422 …

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The Significance Of Dna Ploidy In The Malignant Potential Of Colorectal Adenocarcinomas, Ümi̇t Çobanoğlu, Hayretti̇n Çiray, Yavuz Tekeli̇oğlu, Yavuz Özoran, Etem Alhan Jan 2009

The Significance Of Dna Ploidy In The Malignant Potential Of Colorectal Adenocarcinomas, Ümi̇t Çobanoğlu, Hayretti̇n Çiray, Yavuz Tekeli̇oğlu, Yavuz Özoran, Etem Alhan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between flow cytometric DNA ploidy and the potential for invasiveness and lymph node metastasis in colorectal adenocarcinomas. Materials and Methods: The study included 40 colorectal carcinoma cases that were examined with flow cytometry and light microscopy. DNA ploidy in 4 different areas (deep tumor tissue, superficial tumor tissue, normal adjacent mucosa, and lymph node metastasis) was analyzed with flow cytometry and compared with invasiveness and lymph node metastasis Results: Statistically significant differences in DNA content were observed between the deep and superficial layers of tumor tissues. The rate of …

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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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Risk Factors For Depression In Multiple Sclerosis Patients, Funda Kaplan, Mehmet Hami̇t Boztaş, Canan Yücesan, Yasemi̇n Genç, Nezi̇h Yücemen, Nermi̇n Mutluer Jan 2009

Risk Factors For Depression In Multiple Sclerosis Patients, Funda Kaplan, Mehmet Hami̇t Boztaş, Canan Yücesan, Yasemi̇n Genç, Nezi̇h Yücemen, Nermi̇n Mutluer

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: A search of the English language literature found only one study that reported there was no relationship between depression and functional systems impairment based on Kurtzke's functional systems score in MS patients. The present cross-sectional study was planned to test that result. Materials and Methods: The study included 37 relapsing-remitting MS patients (25 female, 12 male) with an Expanded Disability Status Scale score Keywords: Multiple sclerosis, depression, cerebellum

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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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Survival Of Certain Nosocomial Infectious Agents On The Surfaces Of Various Covering Materials, Hali̇l Yazgi, M. Hami̇dullah Uyanik, Mustafa Ertek, Ayşe Esi̇n Aktaş, Hakan İgan, Ahmet Ayyildiz Jan 2009

Survival Of Certain Nosocomial Infectious Agents On The Surfaces Of Various Covering Materials, Hali̇l Yazgi, M. Hami̇dullah Uyanik, Mustafa Ertek, Ayşe Esi̇n Aktaş, Hakan İgan, Ahmet Ayyildiz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: The aim of the present study was to investigate the survival time of some nosocomial infectious agents on the surface of various covering materials. Materials and Methods: Four kinds of flooring materials (vinyl and ceramic tile as floor covering material; and laminate and inox sheet as bench covering material) were experimentally contaminated with Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus and vancomycin-resistant (VR) Enterococcus faecalis, which were frequently encountered in nosocomial infections. The survival periods of representative agents on the tested flooring materials were detected by culturing from the surfaces. Results: It was found that the survival periods were shorter …

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Abnormal Growing Of The Abdomen Due To Mesenteric Lipodystrophy, Nazan Karaoğlu, Mehmet Ali̇ Karaoğlu, Mehmet Noyan Zenger, Seda Zenger Jan 2009

Abnormal Growing Of The Abdomen Due To Mesenteric Lipodystrophy, Nazan Karaoğlu, Mehmet Ali̇ Karaoğlu, Mehmet Noyan Zenger, Seda Zenger

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Mesenteric lipodystrophy is a rare and benign disease characterized by non-specific inflammation of mesenteric fat. Nomenclature of the disease changes according to the histological features and clinical presentation. The etiology is still obscure, and the clinical presentation and laboratory tests are non-specific. In the majority of cases, the diagnosis is primarily based on computerized tomography (CT) features. There is no specific treatment available for mesenteric lipodystrophy. Radical surgical treatment is not advised. We report a case of distended abdomen caused by mesenteric lipodystrophy along with ultrasonography (US), CT and magnetic resonance (MR) findings and a review of the literature.

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Management Of Thyroid Cancer Associated With Elevated Serum Thyroglobulin And Negative Radioiodine Scanning, Si̇nan Çağlayan, Muammer Urhan, Onur Sildiroğlu, Yavuz Kurt, Mehmet Emi̇n Önde, Yavuz Nari̇n Jan 2009

Management Of Thyroid Cancer Associated With Elevated Serum Thyroglobulin And Negative Radioiodine Scanning, Si̇nan Çağlayan, Muammer Urhan, Onur Sildiroğlu, Yavuz Kurt, Mehmet Emi̇n Önde, Yavuz Nari̇n

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: Differentiated thyroid carcinoma has a favorable prognosis, even in the presence of distant metastases, if the tumor cells are able to concentrate radioiodine. Nonetheless, up to 30% of thyroid cancer patients with elevated serum thyroglobulin (Tg) and negative radioiodine whole-body scan findings represent a diagnostic dilemma. In this study we assessed the diagnostic contribution of anatomical and functional imaging procedures, including US of the thyroid bed and neck, CT scanning of the chest and mediastinum, and FDG PET whole-body scanning, in iodine-negative/Tg-positive thyroid cancer patients. Materials and methods: The study included 28 patients (20 female, 8 male; age range: …

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A Nationwide Survey Of Prophylaxis Against Ophthalmia Neonatorum In Turkey, İlker Eser, Meltem Bozaci Jan 2009

A Nationwide Survey Of Prophylaxis Against Ophthalmia Neonatorum In Turkey, İlker Eser, Meltem Bozaci

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Aim: To analyze the current practice of neonatal conjunctivitis (ophthalmia neonatorum) prophylaxis in Turkey. Materials and methods: A standard questionnaire that collected information regarding the name and location of the clinical setting, the name and dosage of the medication used to prevent neonatal conjunctivitis (if there was any), and the department and preference concerning which health workers should administer the agent (gynecologist, pediatrician, or midwife) was prepared and administered to 24 university hospitals as well as to 24 registered community hospitals that had both pediatric and obstetric units. Results: Neonatal conjunctivitis prophylaxis was administered by 58.3% of the respondents (university …

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