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Ultrasonographic And Clinical Evaluation Of Additional Contribution Of Kinesiotaping Totendon And Nerve Gliding Exercises In The Treatment Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Pinar Yildirim, Banu Di̇lek, Ebru Şahi̇n, Selmi̇n Gülbahar, Ramazan Kizil Jan 2018

Ultrasonographic And Clinical Evaluation Of Additional Contribution Of Kinesiotaping Totendon And Nerve Gliding Exercises In The Treatment Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Pinar Yildirim, Banu Di̇lek, Ebru Şahi̇n, Selmi̇n Gülbahar, Ramazan Kizil

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background and aim: This study aims to ultrasonographically and clinically evaluate the additive contribution of kinesiotaping to tendon and nerve gliding exercises in the treatment of mild or moderate carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). Materials and methods: Thirty-eight wrists of patients (n = 21) with CTS were randomized into two groups as the intervention group (n = 19) and the control group (n = 19). Tendon and nerve gliding exercises were given to both groups. In the intervention group, additional kinesiotaping was performed three times with 5-day intervals. Functional assessments were performed with the Boston Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Questionnaire and the …

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Typing Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Using High-Resolution Computedtomography And The Association With Smoking, Airway Inflammation, And Commoncomorbidities, Zheng Liu, Yan Wang, Ying Liu, Mengmiao Pei, Jing Li, Fang Shi, Peixiu Li Jan 2018

Typing Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Using High-Resolution Computedtomography And The Association With Smoking, Airway Inflammation, And Commoncomorbidities, Zheng Liu, Yan Wang, Ying Liu, Mengmiao Pei, Jing Li, Fang Shi, Peixiu Li

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study performed typing of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) using high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) to determine the association with smoking, matrix metalloproteinases, and common comorbidities. Materials and methods: The study enrolled 94 hospitalized patients. Participants were divided into a group of 69 current and former smokers (group A) and a group of 25 that had never smoked (group B). Patients were also divided into 3 categories according to the degree of emphysema and bronchial wall thickness using HRCT to determine the association with levels of matrix metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) and TIMP-1, as well as associated comorbidities. These three …

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Is Nrem-Predominant Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome A Different Clinical Entity?, Mehmet İlker Yön, Oğuz Köktürk Jan 2018

Is Nrem-Predominant Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome A Different Clinical Entity?, Mehmet İlker Yön, Oğuz Köktürk

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study aimed to evaluate whether NREM-predominant obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) patients (NREM AHI < REM AHI) have distinct clinical and polysomnographic features compared to REM-predominant OSAS patients (REM AHI > NREM AHI). Materials and methods: A total of 342 patients (93 females and 249 males) who were admitted to the Sleep Disorders Unit at the Gazi University Faculty of Medicine and underwent polysomnography between January 2011 and April 2016 were retrospectively reviewed. Patient data, symptoms related to OSAS, Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) scores, and polysomnographic findings were recorded. The patients were divided into two groups according to the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) as patients with NREM-predominant OSAS and patients with REM-predominant OSAS. Results: The total …

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Cyclosporine-A For Severe Childhood Atopic Dermatitis: Clinical Experience On Efficacyand Safety Profile, Hayri̇ye Saricaoğlu, Serkan Yazi̇ci̇, Özge Zorlu, Emel Bülbül Başkan, Kenan Aydoğan Jan 2018

Cyclosporine-A For Severe Childhood Atopic Dermatitis: Clinical Experience On Efficacyand Safety Profile, Hayri̇ye Saricaoğlu, Serkan Yazi̇ci̇, Özge Zorlu, Emel Bülbül Başkan, Kenan Aydoğan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Management of atopic dermatitis (AD) in children is still challenging. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety profile of cyclosporine-A (CsA) treatment in children with severe and recalcitrant AD. Materials and methods: Medical records of 43 children followed between January 2010 and December 2015 and treated with systemic CsA were evaluated retrospectively. Treatment efficacy was assessed according to the physician's global assessment (PGA) score. According to the treatment response, patients were grouped as nonresponder, moderate responder, or good responder. Effects of the variables on treatment response were evaluated by analysis of variance (ANOVA). The …

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Effects Of Computer-Assisted Cognitive Rehabilitation In Benign Multiple Sclerosis, Erdi̇l Arsoy, Erdem Tüzün, Recai̇ Türkoğlu Jan 2018

Effects Of Computer-Assisted Cognitive Rehabilitation In Benign Multiple Sclerosis, Erdi̇l Arsoy, Erdem Tüzün, Recai̇ Türkoğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Benign multiple sclerosis (BMS) patients display preserved somatic neurological functions but nevertheless may develop cognitive dysfunction. Our aim was to explore the impact of computer-assisted cognitive rehabilitation (CCR) on cognitive functions of BMS patients. Materials and methods: Age- and sex-matched BMS patients (n = 21), non-BMS patients (n = 22), and healthy individuals (n = 38) were recruited for evaluation of cognitive functions. CCR was administered to 10 BMS patients and a panel of neuropsychological tests were employed at baseline and 6 months. CCR was based on mental exercise software containing attention, memory, reasoning, visual, and verbal task modules. …

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Distribution Of Lymphomas In Turkey: Data Of 4239 Cases From A Singleinstitution Using The Who Classification, Arzu Sağlam, Ece Esi̇n, Mutlu Hayran, Bariş Boyraz, Ayşegül Üner Jan 2018

Distribution Of Lymphomas In Turkey: Data Of 4239 Cases From A Singleinstitution Using The Who Classification, Arzu Sağlam, Ece Esi̇n, Mutlu Hayran, Bariş Boyraz, Ayşegül Üner

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Lymphoma cases diagnosed at one of the largest tertiary reference centers in Turkey were reviewed and findings were compared to those reported from other regions of the world. Materials and methods: Lymphomas diagnosed between 2000 and 2017 in the pathology laboratory of Hacettepe University were identified. A total of 4239 cases were analyzed. The WHO 2008 classification was used. Results: Hodgkin lymphomas accounted for almost 20% of cases. T-cell lymphomas were much more frequent (23% of our non- Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) cases) in comparison to all other regions of the world. The reason for this difference was the high …

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Evaluation Of Postural Stability In Overweight And Obese Middle-Aged Men, Mohammadreza Rezaeipour Jan 2018

Evaluation Of Postural Stability In Overweight And Obese Middle-Aged Men, Mohammadreza Rezaeipour

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Weight gain is associated with balance disorders. This study intends to evaluate the postural stability in a natural stance in overweight and obese men by measuring the center of pressure (CoP) velocity in the medial-lateral (ML) and anteriorposterior (AP) directions. Materials and methods: A total number of 111 men categorized according to body mass index (BMI) into normal weight, overweight, and obese categories underwent a measurement of quiet standing with eyes open (EO) and with eyes closed (EC). Postural stability was assessed using a force platform. The average of CoP velocity was assessed in the two directions. Results: In …

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Dynamic Thiol-Disulfide Homeostasis Is Disturbed In Hepatitis B Virus-Related Chronichepatitis And Liver Cirrhosis, Ramazan Dertli̇, Muharrem Keski̇n, Murat Biyik, Hüseyi̇n Ataseven, Hakki Polat, Ali̇ Demi̇r, Pembe Oltulu, Sali̇m Neşeli̇oğlu, Özcan Erel, Mehmet Asil Jan 2018

Dynamic Thiol-Disulfide Homeostasis Is Disturbed In Hepatitis B Virus-Related Chronichepatitis And Liver Cirrhosis, Ramazan Dertli̇, Muharrem Keski̇n, Murat Biyik, Hüseyi̇n Ataseven, Hakki Polat, Ali̇ Demi̇r, Pembe Oltulu, Sali̇m Neşeli̇oğlu, Özcan Erel, Mehmet Asil

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Thiol-disulfide homeostasis is an important antioxidant defense mechanism. This study was conducted to investigate dynamic thiol-disulfide homeostasis in patients with hepatitis B virus-related chronic hepatitis and liver cirrhosis. Materials and methods: Seventy-one treatment-naive patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB), 50 patients with hepatitis B virusassociated liver cirrhosis, and 45 healthy controls were included in the study. Serum total and native thiol concentrations and serum disulfide concentrations were measured using an automated method. Results: Mean serum total thiol concentrations in the control, CHB, and cirrhosis groups were 481.64 ± 37.87 µmol/L, 438.50 ± 71.35 µmol/L, and 358.07 ± 80.47 µmol/L, …

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Paricalcitol Inhibits The Wnt/Beta-Catenin Signaling Pathway And Amelioratesexperimentally Induced Arthritis, Servet Yolbaş, Ahmet Yildirim, Ahmet Tektemur, Zulfi̇naz Betül Çeli̇k, Ebru Önalan, İbrahi̇m Hani̇fi̇ Özercan, Mehmet Mustafa Akin, Süleyman Serdar Koca Jan 2018

Paricalcitol Inhibits The Wnt/Beta-Catenin Signaling Pathway And Amelioratesexperimentally Induced Arthritis, Servet Yolbaş, Ahmet Yildirim, Ahmet Tektemur, Zulfi̇naz Betül Çeli̇k, Ebru Önalan, İbrahi̇m Hani̇fi̇ Özercan, Mehmet Mustafa Akin, Süleyman Serdar Koca

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The Wnt/ß-catenin pathway has important biological activities, including the differentiation of cells and joint formations. The aim of our study was to determine the effect of paricalcitol on experimentally induced arthritis. Materials and methods: Type II collagen combined with Freund's adjuvant was applied to induce arthritis in Wistar albino female rats. Paricalcitol (0.3 μg/kg daily) was subcutaneously injected starting 1 day after collagen applications (prophylactic group) or 1 day after the onset of arthritis (therapeutic group), until day 29. Results: The 29th day arthritis scores were lower compared to the 13th day scores in the paricalcitol groups (P < 0.05), while they were higher in the arthritis group (P < 0.05). Marked cartilage-bone destruction and extensive perisynovial inflammation were detected in the arthritis group. Decreased cartilage-bone destruction and perisynovial inflammation in the paws were observed in the paricalcitol groups. The tissue mRNA levels of DKK1, Wnt5a, and axin-2 were higher in the arthritis group than in the control group. In the paricalcitol groups, mRNA expressions were lower than in the arthritis group. Conclusion: The present study shows that the Wnt/ß-catenin signaling pathway is active in arthritis. Moreover, paricalcitol ameliorates arthritis via inhibiting the Wnt/ß-catenin pathway. Paricalcitol and the Wnt/ß-catenin pathway are candidates for research in human rheumatoid arthritis.

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The Effect Of Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio On The Postoperative Course Of Coronary Arterybypass Graft Surgery, Abdullah Özer, Bariş Mardi̇n, Yi̇ği̇t Kiliç, Gürsel Levent Oktar, Erkan İri̇z, Mustafa Arslan, Yusuf Ünal, Meti̇n Alkan Jan 2018

The Effect Of Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio On The Postoperative Course Of Coronary Arterybypass Graft Surgery, Abdullah Özer, Bariş Mardi̇n, Yi̇ği̇t Kiliç, Gürsel Levent Oktar, Erkan İri̇z, Mustafa Arslan, Yusuf Ünal, Meti̇n Alkan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Recovery after coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) can be complicated, leading to postoperative morbidity. The roles of hematologic and surgery-related parameters are important. The main purpose of this study is to determine the role of preoperative and postcardiopulmonary bypass neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) on postoperative recovery. Materials and methods: Sixty-two patients aged between 41 and 80 years, scheduled for elective CABG surgery with ASA I-II risk and without a history of preoperative blood transfusion, were included in the study. Three patients were excluded due to their need for additional surgical procedures other than CABG. The patients were divided into …

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Mr Cholangiopancreatography Findings Of Biliary Tract Complications After Livertransplantation, Mustafa Fati̇h Arslan, Nuray Hali̇loğlu, Gül Ayşe Erden Jan 2018

Mr Cholangiopancreatography Findings Of Biliary Tract Complications After Livertransplantation, Mustafa Fati̇h Arslan, Nuray Hali̇loğlu, Gül Ayşe Erden

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: We aimed to present the magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP) findings of biliary tract complications after liver transplantation. Materials and methods: Seventy-five patients who underwent MRCP in our department between July 2011 and July 2015 after liver transplantation were retrospectively evaluated. The MRCP images were reevaluated by three radiologists in consensus. Diagnostic confirmation of MRCP findings was obtained with direct cholangiographic examinations or with clinical, radiological, and laboratory findings and concordance between MRCP findings and the final diagnosis was investigated. Results: Twenty-seven of the 75 patients had normal MRCP findings and at least one type of biliary tract complication was …

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The Comparative Effects Of Esmolol And Amiodarone On Isolated Coronary Arterybypass Grafts, Demet Özkaramanli Gür, Özcan Gür, Selami̇ Gürkan Jan 2018

The Comparative Effects Of Esmolol And Amiodarone On Isolated Coronary Arterybypass Grafts, Demet Özkaramanli Gür, Özcan Gür, Selami̇ Gürkan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Esmolol and amiodarone are two most commonly used antiarrhythmic drugs in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. Nevertheless, blockade of beta-2 receptors by increasing doses raise concerns about possible vasospasms. We studied the vasoactive effects of amiodarone and esmolol on left internal mammary artery (LIMA), radial artery (RA), and saphenous vein (SV) grafts. Materials and methods: After determining the presence of functional smooth muscle and endothelial layers, the responses of submaximally preconstricted graft samples were recorded in a tissue bath system. A total of 96 graft samples from 40 patients were used: 16 LIMA, 16 RA, and 16 SV …

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Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Identification Of Candida Species By Restriction Enzyme Analysis, Reyhan Yi̇ş, Mi̇ne Doluca Jan 2018

Identification Of Candida Species By Restriction Enzyme Analysis, Reyhan Yi̇ş, Mi̇ne Doluca

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The identification of Candida species isolated from clinical specimens provides information about antifungal susceptibility and sheds light on the choice of empirical treatment. In the present study, restriction enzyme analysis of C. albicans and non-albicans Candida species previously identified by conventional methods was done to evaluate the utility of restriction enzyme analysis for more rapid and reliable identification of Candida species. Materials and methods: A total of 146 Candida strains isolated from various clinical specimens and ATCC strains were included. PCR products were digested with MwoI for all species and with BslI for C. parapsilosis and C. tropicalis strains. …

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Invasive Nontyphoidal Salmonella Disease In Southern India: A 5-Year Experience From Atertiary Care Hospital, Sudipta Patra, Yasha Mukim, Muralidhar Varma, Chiranjay Mukhopadhyay Jan 2018

Invasive Nontyphoidal Salmonella Disease In Southern India: A 5-Year Experience From Atertiary Care Hospital, Sudipta Patra, Yasha Mukim, Muralidhar Varma, Chiranjay Mukhopadhyay

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The current study was carried out to describe the clinical presentation, antimicrobial susceptibility pattern, and outcome of invasive nontyphoidal Salmonella disease (iNTS) in a tertiary care center. Materials and methods: A 5-year hospital-based retrospective study was carried out on blood culture-confirmed cases of iNTS. Medical records of patients were reviewed to obtain information on demography, clinical manifestations, comorbidities, complications, immune status, treatment, and clinical outcome. Results: A total of 40 blood culture-confirmed cases of iNTS were diagnosed during the study period. Among these 40 isolates, 9 (22.5%) were identified as Salmonella Typhimurium. Fever (67.5%) with gastrointestinal disturbance (40%) was …

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Emerging Biomarker For Predicting Acute Kidney Injuryafter Cardiac Surgery: Cystatin C, Onur Saydam, Ercan Türkmen, Oytun Portakal Akçi̇n, Mustafa Arici, Riza Doğan, Meti̇n Demi̇rci̇n, İlhan Paşaoğlu, Mustafa Yilmaz Jan 2018

Emerging Biomarker For Predicting Acute Kidney Injuryafter Cardiac Surgery: Cystatin C, Onur Saydam, Ercan Türkmen, Oytun Portakal Akçi̇n, Mustafa Arici, Riza Doğan, Meti̇n Demi̇rci̇n, İlhan Paşaoğlu, Mustafa Yilmaz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB)-associated acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common situation and rapid diagnosis and risk classification are important in the prevention and management of AKI. Changes in serum creatinine (SCr) levels in the current consensus criteria do not allow clinicians to diagnose CPB-associated AKI until 48 h after surgery. Materials and methods: We conducted a prospective single center study involving 57 patients who underwent cardiac surgery with CBP to compare serum beta-trace protein (BTP), neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin-2 (NGAL), and cystatin C (CysC) levels with SCr for early diagnosis of CPB associated AKI. We defined AKI according to KDIGO …

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Noninvasive Treatment Of Intraperitoneal Urinary System Perforations With Percutaneous Placement Of A Peritoneal Drainage Catheter, Muammer Aydin, Ari̇f Özkan, Nusret Can Çi̇lesi̇z, Aydin İsmet Hazar, Mustafa Bahadir Can Balci, Fati̇h Yanaral, Enver Özdemi̇r Jan 2018

Noninvasive Treatment Of Intraperitoneal Urinary System Perforations With Percutaneous Placement Of A Peritoneal Drainage Catheter, Muammer Aydin, Ari̇f Özkan, Nusret Can Çi̇lesi̇z, Aydin İsmet Hazar, Mustafa Bahadir Can Balci, Fati̇h Yanaral, Enver Özdemi̇r

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: : Intraperitoneal urinary system perforation is a rare but serious complication of endoscopic urologic surgery. Percutaneous placement of a peritoneal drainage catheter is already mainly used for diagnostic purposes. We present our experience with percutaneous drainage catheters for conservative management of intraperitoneal urinary system perforations occurring during endoscopic urologic surgery with close monitorization in selected cases. Materials and methods: Urinary system perforations had developed in 21 (0.8%) of 2603 patients undergoing endoscopic urologic surgery at our department in 2014-2016. The perforation was intraperitoneal in only 5 (0.19) of all the patients. A percutaneous peritoneal drainage catheter with the guidance …

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Molecular Characterization Of The Nematode Heterakis Gallinarum (Ascaridida: Heterakidae) Infecting Domestic Chickens (Gallus Gallus Domesticus) In Tunisia, Nabil Amor, Sarra Farjallah, Osama Badri Mohammed, Abdulaziz Alagaili, Lilia Bahri Jan 2018

Molecular Characterization Of The Nematode Heterakis Gallinarum (Ascaridida: Heterakidae) Infecting Domestic Chickens (Gallus Gallus Domesticus) In Tunisia, Nabil Amor, Sarra Farjallah, Osama Badri Mohammed, Abdulaziz Alagaili, Lilia Bahri

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Heterakis gallinarum is one of the most recurrently diagnosed nematodes within the gastrointestinal tract of galliform birds. In the present study, we investigated the genetic diversity of 96 H. gallinarum collected from free-range chickens from different localities in Tunisia. We assessed phylogeny and genetic variability using the internal transcribed spacers (ITS) of the nuclear ribosomal DNA and the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I gene. Haplotype and nucleotide diversities indicate that H. gallinarum is a species with extremely low genetic diversity. Based on the networks and phylogenetic trees, there was strong support for the absence of significant geographical structuring among …

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Feeding Value Of Rice Gluten Meal As An Alternate Protein Source In Broiler Chickens, Manzoor A. Wani, Pramod Kumar Tyagi, Nasir Akbar Mir, Rupjyoti Hazarika, Sajad A. Sheikh, Praveen Kumar Tyagi, O. P. Dinani, Asit Baran Mandal Jan 2018

Feeding Value Of Rice Gluten Meal As An Alternate Protein Source In Broiler Chickens, Manzoor A. Wani, Pramod Kumar Tyagi, Nasir Akbar Mir, Rupjyoti Hazarika, Sajad A. Sheikh, Praveen Kumar Tyagi, O. P. Dinani, Asit Baran Mandal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

he objective of this study was to investigate the effect of feeding rice gluten meal (RGM) on broiler chicken performance, nutrient utilization, intestine morphometry, and cost economics of broiler chicken production. Two hundred forty day-old CARIBRO-vishal variety of broiler chickens were randomly divided into six treatment groups having five replicates with eight birds in each. The formulated diets, containing different levels of RGM (0.0%, 5.0%, 7.5%, 10.0%, 12.5%, and 15.0%) as soybean replacement, were fed to birds for 42 days. In general, the results revealed no significant effect of RGM feeding on average daily gain and feed conversion ratio, but …

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Isolation Of Arcobacter Spp. From Domestic Ducks And Geese And Identification Of The Recovered Isolates By Using Molecular Method, Eli̇f Çeli̇k, Ali̇ye Gülmez Sağlam, Özgür Çelebi̇, Sali̇h Otlu Jan 2018

Isolation Of Arcobacter Spp. From Domestic Ducks And Geese And Identification Of The Recovered Isolates By Using Molecular Method, Eli̇f Çeli̇k, Ali̇ye Gülmez Sağlam, Özgür Çelebi̇, Sali̇h Otlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study aimed to investigate the role of healthy domestic geese and ducks as Arcobacter carriers. A total of 599 samples, including 330 cloacal swab and 116 fecal samples from geese, and 153 cloacal swab samples from ducks raised on family farms were analysed. For this purpose, the membrane filtration method was applied. In this study, Arcobacter spp. were isolated at rates of 16.7% and 12.93% from cloacal swab and stool samples of geese, respectively, and 26.14% from cloacal swab samples of ducks. Obtained isolates were identified by multiplex PCR (m-PCR) as A. cryaerophilus, A. butzleri, and A. skirrowii. Seasonal …

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Vibrio Parahaemolyticus Atcc 17802 Inactivation By Using Methylcellulose Films Containing Encapsulated Bacteriophages, Seli̇n Kalkan Jan 2018

Vibrio Parahaemolyticus Atcc 17802 Inactivation By Using Methylcellulose Films Containing Encapsulated Bacteriophages, Seli̇n Kalkan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In the present study, it was aimed to inactivate Vibrio parahaemolyticus ATCC 17802, which is an important human pathogen, by making use of edible methylcellulose films containing encapsulated bacteriophages. For this purpose, the bacteriophages used as biocontrol agents specific for V. parahaemolyticus ATCC 17802 were isolated from raw bonito fishes (Sarda sarda) and then purified, and finally the stabilities of isolated bacteriophages were determined. The pure bacteriophage filtrates were encapsulated with sodium alginate by employing an extrusion method and the edible methylcellulose films were prepared. The bacteriophage stabilities of the prepared films were analyzed on the 0th, 4th, 7th, and …

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The First Case Of Traumatic Myiasis Caused By Musca Domestica In A Dog In Konya, Turkey, Bi̇lal Di̇k, Ceylan İlhan, Onur Ceylan, Elgi̇n Orçum Uzunlu Jan 2018

The First Case Of Traumatic Myiasis Caused By Musca Domestica In A Dog In Konya, Turkey, Bi̇lal Di̇k, Ceylan İlhan, Onur Ceylan, Elgi̇n Orçum Uzunlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A case of traumatic myiasis caused by the Musca domestica (Linnaeus 1758) housefly was detected in a dog in Konya, Turkey. A 4-year-old Kangal breed dog injured in a traffic accident was brought to the surgery clinic of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Selçuk University in Konya, Turkey for treatment. Several dipterous larvae were collected from the wound of the dog, placed in a petri dish with 70% ethanol, and sent to the parasitology laboratory for identification. The larvae were examined macroscopically. The specimens were identified as third-instar larvae of M. domestica. This is the first report of traumatic …

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Nonsurgical Treatment Involving A Contact Lens And Hyperosmotic Solution For Acute Bullous Keratopathy In A Cat, Sukjong Yoo, Saejong Yoo, Hwi Yool Kim Jan 2018

Nonsurgical Treatment Involving A Contact Lens And Hyperosmotic Solution For Acute Bullous Keratopathy In A Cat, Sukjong Yoo, Saejong Yoo, Hwi Yool Kim

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A 4-year-old castrated male Korean domestic shorthair cat was referred with bilateral corneal edema. Focal and generalized acute bullous keratopathy in the oculus dexter and oculus sinister, respectively, were diagnosed by ophthalmologic examinations. Intensive topical treatment was administered to both eyes. A therapeutic soft contact lens was inserted in the oculus sinister as a corneal bandage instead of surgical treatment. The patient achieved complete recovery at 44 days after treatment. A therapeutic soft contact lens and an intensive regimen involving a topical hyperosmotic solution successfully treated acute bullous keratopathy in a feline patient.

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Determinants And Characteristics Of Tuberculosis In Liver Transplant Recipients, Ayli̇n Özgen Alpaydin, Mücahi̇t Özbi̇lgi̇n, Madina Abdullayeva, Selver Seda Mersi̇n, Tufan Egeli̇, Tarkan Ünek, Oğuz Kilinç, İbrahi̇m Kemal Astarcioğlu, Vi̇ldan Avkan Oğuz Jan 2018

Determinants And Characteristics Of Tuberculosis In Liver Transplant Recipients, Ayli̇n Özgen Alpaydin, Mücahi̇t Özbi̇lgi̇n, Madina Abdullayeva, Selver Seda Mersi̇n, Tufan Egeli̇, Tarkan Ünek, Oğuz Kilinç, İbrahi̇m Kemal Astarcioğlu, Vi̇ldan Avkan Oğuz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients have increased risk of tuberculosis (TB). We aimed to investigate the prevalence and features of TB in liver transplant (LT) recipients at our transplantation canter. Materials and methods: All patients who underwent LT between January 2004 and December 2013 and whose data were accessible were included in the study. Demographic features, tuberculin skin test (TST) results, and TB prevalence were recorded. Characteristics of LT recipients who developed TB were evaluated. Results: A total of 403 patients underwent LT during this period. Mean age was 47.27 ± 11.04 years; 280 (69.47%) were males. The TST …

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Usage Of News For Prediction Of Mortality And In-Hospitalcardiac Arrest Rates In A Turkish University Hospital, Özgür Atmaca, Can Turan, Pinar Güven, Hüseyi̇n Arikan, Semi̇ha Emel Eryüksel, Sai̇t Karakurt Jan 2018

Usage Of News For Prediction Of Mortality And In-Hospitalcardiac Arrest Rates In A Turkish University Hospital, Özgür Atmaca, Can Turan, Pinar Güven, Hüseyi̇n Arikan, Semi̇ha Emel Eryüksel, Sai̇t Karakurt

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Early warning scores (EWS), widely used around the world but not yet in Turkey, are composed of physiological parameters designed to determine potentially worsening patients to perform necessary interventions in time. The aim is to determine the national EWS (NEWS) of the patients to assess the relation between this score and length of hospital stay (LOHS), transfer to the ICU, 24-h and 28-day mortality rates, and the frequency of in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA). Materials and methods: NEWS of all the patients in the internal medicine clinics were calculated via a point prevalence study. The LOHS, transfer to the ICU, …

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Angiostatin Levels In Diabetes Mellitus Patients Receiving Insulin Treatment: Associations With Laboratory Findings, Comorbidities, And Medications, İsmai̇l Ertürk, Erdi̇m Sertoğlu, Fati̇h Yeşi̇ldal, Ramazan Acar, Taner Özgürtaş, Kenan Sağlam Jan 2018

Angiostatin Levels In Diabetes Mellitus Patients Receiving Insulin Treatment: Associations With Laboratory Findings, Comorbidities, And Medications, İsmai̇l Ertürk, Erdi̇m Sertoğlu, Fati̇h Yeşi̇ldal, Ramazan Acar, Taner Özgürtaş, Kenan Sağlam

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The clinical effect of angiostatin in diabetes mellitus (DM) patients receiving insulin is a meaningful gap in the literature. In this study, we aimed to show the levels and the clinical significance of angiostatin in DM patients receiving insulin. Materials and methods: This is a case-control study. Serum angiostatin levels were determined by ELISA. A total of 83 people consisting of healthy subjects (n = 36) and patients with a diagnosis of DM receiving insulin therapy (n = 47) were included in this study. Results: The mean angiostatin levels of the DM group were significantly higher than those of …

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Investigation Of Syphilis Coinfection And Performance Of The Architect Syphilis Tp Elisa Screening Test In Hiv Positive Patients, Cemi̇le Sönmez, Tüli̇n Demi̇r, Fi̇gen Sezen, Selçuk Kiliç Jan 2018

Investigation Of Syphilis Coinfection And Performance Of The Architect Syphilis Tp Elisa Screening Test In Hiv Positive Patients, Cemi̇le Sönmez, Tüli̇n Demi̇r, Fi̇gen Sezen, Selçuk Kiliç

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Limited data on syphilis coinfection in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive cases exist in Turkey. Our aim is to investigate syphilis coinfection and to evaluate the compatibility of the screening Architect Syphilis Tp ELISA with the fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption (FTA-abs) confirmation test in HIV positive cases. Materials and methods: Totally 519 HIV positive patients were included in the study. Enzyme linked fluorescent assay (ELFA) was used as a screening test and positive samples were confirmed by line immunassay (LIA). In order to discriminate acute HIV infection and false ELISA positivity, HIV-1 RNA PCR was performed in ELFA positive …

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The Investigation Of Incidence And Multidetector Computed Tomography Findings Of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome, Mustafa Koç, Hakan Artaş, Selami̇ Serhatlioğlu Jan 2018

The Investigation Of Incidence And Multidetector Computed Tomography Findings Of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome, Mustafa Koç, Hakan Artaş, Selami̇ Serhatlioğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study aims to evaluate the incidence and multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) findings of median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS). Materials and methods: Between January 2010 and September 2016 a total of 4028 patients who underwent angiography for MDCT based on the clinical indications for abdominal pain were retrospectively analyzed. Results: The typical signs of MALS were identified in a total of 141 (3.5%) patients. Among all patients, 84 (59%) were male and 57 (41%) were female. The mean age was 42 years (range: 24 to 71 years). The incidence of celiac artery stenosis was 30% to 50% in 45 …

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The Comparison Between Propofol And Dexmedetomidine Infusion On Perioperative Anxiety During Regional Anesthesia, Yong Peng Lim, Nurlia Yahya, Azarinah Izaham, Esa Kamaruzaman, Muhammad Zurrusydi Zainuddin, Wan Rahiza Wan Mat, Shereen Suet Ping Tang, Jaafar Md Zain, Siti Nidzwani Mohamad Mahdi Jan 2018

The Comparison Between Propofol And Dexmedetomidine Infusion On Perioperative Anxiety During Regional Anesthesia, Yong Peng Lim, Nurlia Yahya, Azarinah Izaham, Esa Kamaruzaman, Muhammad Zurrusydi Zainuddin, Wan Rahiza Wan Mat, Shereen Suet Ping Tang, Jaafar Md Zain, Siti Nidzwani Mohamad Mahdi

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Regional anesthesia for surgery is associated with increased anxiety for patients. This study aimed to compare the effect of propofol and dexmedetomidine infusion on perioperative anxiety during regional anesthesia. Materials and methods: Eighty-four patients were randomly divided into two groups receiving either study drug infusion. Anxiety score, level of sedation using the Bispectral Index and Observer's Assessment of Alertness and Sedation, hemodynamic stability, and overall patient's feedback on anxiolysis were assessed. Results: Both groups showed a significant drop in mean anxiety score at 10 and 30 min after starting surgery. Difference in median anxiety scores showed a significant reduction …

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The Psychometric Evaluation Of The Turkish Version Of The Mann Assessment Of Swallowing Ability In Patients In The Early Period After Stroke, Ebru Karaca Umay, İbrahi̇m Gündoğdu, Eda Gürçay, Erhan Ari̇f Öztürk, Volkan Yilmaz, Özgür Zeli̇ha Karaahmet, Yasemi̇n Eren, Güleser Saylam, Fatma Aytül Çakci Jan 2018

The Psychometric Evaluation Of The Turkish Version Of The Mann Assessment Of Swallowing Ability In Patients In The Early Period After Stroke, Ebru Karaca Umay, İbrahi̇m Gündoğdu, Eda Gürçay, Erhan Ari̇f Öztürk, Volkan Yilmaz, Özgür Zeli̇ha Karaahmet, Yasemi̇n Eren, Güleser Saylam, Fatma Aytül Çakci

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability (MASA) is an efficient tool that allows physicians to determine the alertness, cooperation, and respiration of patients, which are important factors when assessing swallowing . This study aimed to translate the MASA into Turkish (T-MASA) and to assess its reliability and validity in patients during the early period after a stroke . Materials and methods: The scale was administered to 141 patients in the early period after a stroke. For reliability, both internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha and corrected item-to-total correlations) and interrater reliability were analyzed. The procedures were scored by two blinded independent …

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