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2018-2019 Graduate Catalog, Morehead State University. Jan 2018

2018-2019 Graduate Catalog, Morehead State University.

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The Influence Of Deposit Composition Controlled By Changing The Relative Fe Ion Concentration On Properties Of Electroplated Nanocrystalline Co-Fe-Cu Ternary Thin Films, Umut Saraç, Mali̇k Kaya, Mevlana Celaletti̇n Baykul Jan 2018

The Influence Of Deposit Composition Controlled By Changing The Relative Fe Ion Concentration On Properties Of Electroplated Nanocrystalline Co-Fe-Cu Ternary Thin Films, Umut Saraç, Mali̇k Kaya, Mevlana Celaletti̇n Baykul

Turkish Journal of Physics

Ternary Co-Fe-Cu thin films with 78.5-92.4 at.% Co, 4.1-17.9 at.% Fe, and 3.1-3.6 at.% Cu were electroplated at ambient temperature from electrolytes with different relative Fe ion concentrations with respect to the Co ion concentration on the glass substrates coated with indium tin oxide (ITO). It was revealed that the Fe is more easily deposited than Co for all electrolyte conditions. The phase structure of the films changed from a mixture of hcp Co and fcc/hcp Co to a mixture of fcc/hcp Co and bcc Fe and the mean crystallite size diminished with increasing Fe content within the deposits. A …

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Is The Extent Of Surgical Resection Important In Patient Outcome In Benign And Borderline Phyllodes Tumors Of The Breast?, Ali̇ İbrahi̇m Sevi̇nç, Süleyman Özkan Aksoy, Meri̇h Güray Durak, Pinar Balci Jan 2018

Is The Extent Of Surgical Resection Important In Patient Outcome In Benign And Borderline Phyllodes Tumors Of The Breast?, Ali̇ İbrahi̇m Sevi̇nç, Süleyman Özkan Aksoy, Meri̇h Güray Durak, Pinar Balci

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Phyllodes tumors (PTs) of the breast are rare, and their diagnosis and treatment remain controversial. This retrospective study aims to examine the clinical outcome of benign and borderline PTs, according to the surgical margins. Materials and methods: We examined the medical records of 122 patients in our clinic, who had histologically confirmed benign and borderline PTs between 1994 and 2017. Results: The mean age of the patients was 40.6 years (range 18.0-81.0, ±12.1 standard deviation [SD]) and the mean tumor size was 25.8 mm (range 9-65, ±10.3 SD). All patients underwent a breast-conserving procedure and the median follow-up was …

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Relationship Between Pk2 And Number Of Kupffer Cells Duringthe Progression Of Liver Fibrosis In Patients With Hbv, Xiao-Qin Liu, Rong-Rong Wei, Cheng-Cheng Wang, Li-Yu Chen, Cong Liu, Kai Liu Jan 2018

Relationship Between Pk2 And Number Of Kupffer Cells Duringthe Progression Of Liver Fibrosis In Patients With Hbv, Xiao-Qin Liu, Rong-Rong Wei, Cheng-Cheng Wang, Li-Yu Chen, Cong Liu, Kai Liu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study aimed to investigate the potential regulatory role of prokineticin 2 (PK2) in modulation of the number and function of Kupffer cells (KCs) during the progression of liver fibrosis in patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV). Materials and methods: We obtained liver tissue sections from 200 patients with HBV undergoing surgical resection in our hospital between January 2013 and July 2016. Of these 200 tissue sections, 150 were fibrosis tissues and 50 were hepatocellular carcinoma tissues. Immunohistochemical evaluations were performed to assess the expression levels of CD68 and PK2 in the sections. The clinical parameters of these 200 …

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Carfilzomib Experience In Relapsed/Refractory Multiplemyeloma: A Single-Center Experience, Ayşe Uysal, Nur Akad Soyer, Melda Özkan, Fahri̇ Şahi̇n, Fi̇li̇z Vural, Mahmut Töbü, Murat Tombuloğlu, Güray Saydam Jan 2018

Carfilzomib Experience In Relapsed/Refractory Multiplemyeloma: A Single-Center Experience, Ayşe Uysal, Nur Akad Soyer, Melda Özkan, Fahri̇ Şahi̇n, Fi̇li̇z Vural, Mahmut Töbü, Murat Tombuloğlu, Güray Saydam

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Carfilzomib (CFZ) is a new-generation proteasome inhibitor with significant activity in relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (R/R-MM). We have retrospectively evaluated R/R-MM patients who were treated with CFZ plus dexamethasone. Materials and methods: Twenty-one R/R-MM patients who were treated with CFZ plus dexamethasone between October 2013 and January 2016 were screened. The patients were followed until March 2016 after CFZ treatment. Results: Ten (47.6%) of the patients were female and 11 (52.4%) of them were male. The median age was 62 (47-76) years. The median number of prior treatment lines was 3 (2-7). The median number of administered cycles …

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Translocation Breakpoints Of Chromosome 3 In Male Carriers: A Report Oftwelve Cases And A Review Of The Literature, Hongguo Zhang, Ruixue Wang, Linlin Li, Haibo Zhu, Hao Zhang, Ruizhi Liu Jan 2018

Translocation Breakpoints Of Chromosome 3 In Male Carriers: A Report Oftwelve Cases And A Review Of The Literature, Hongguo Zhang, Ruixue Wang, Linlin Li, Haibo Zhu, Hao Zhang, Ruizhi Liu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study aimed to explore the breakpoints in chromosome 3 translocation and the clinical features present in male carriers to enable informed genetic counseling of these patients. Materials and methods: A total of 5235 men who were infertile or receiving counseling for infertility were recruited. Cytogenetic analyses were performed using G-banding. A search for translocations on chromosome 3 involved in male infertility was performed using PubMed, Google Scholar, and CNKI. The relationships of translocation breakpoints with male infertility and recurrent pregnancy loss were also analyzed. Results: Among the 82 patients with balanced reciprocal translocations among 5235 male patients, 12 …

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Neutrophil-To-Lymphocyte Ratio And Microvascular Complications In Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes: Pakistan′S Perspective, Asher Fawwad, Anum Mehmood Butt, Iftikhar Ahmed Siddiqui, Maria Khalid, Rubina Sabir, Abdul Basit Jan 2018

Neutrophil-To-Lymphocyte Ratio And Microvascular Complications In Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes: Pakistan′S Perspective, Asher Fawwad, Anum Mehmood Butt, Iftikhar Ahmed Siddiqui, Maria Khalid, Rubina Sabir, Abdul Basit

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The aim of this study is to find the association between diabetic microvascular complications and the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in subjects with type 2 diabetes. Materials and methods: This was a retrospective study based on hospital data records from January 2005 to May 2016 at the Baqai Institute of Diabetology and Endocrinology. The eligibility criteria included subjects with type 2 diabetes with their latest complete blood count while subjects with conditions such as chronic inflammation, cancer, heart failure, and end-stage renal disease were not eligible for inclusion. Subjects were divided into two groups: one with any microvascular complications and …

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Protective Effect Of Erdosteine On Erythrocyte Deformabilityin A Rat Model Of Lower Limb Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury, Abdullah Özer, Hüseyi̇n Demi̇rtaş, Faruk Meti̇n Çomu, Di̇lek Erer, Yi̇ği̇t Kiliç, Bariş Mardi̇n, Mustafa Arslan, Ayşegül Küçük, Gürsel Levent Oktar Jan 2018

Protective Effect Of Erdosteine On Erythrocyte Deformabilityin A Rat Model Of Lower Limb Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury, Abdullah Özer, Hüseyi̇n Demi̇rtaş, Faruk Meti̇n Çomu, Di̇lek Erer, Yi̇ği̇t Kiliç, Bariş Mardi̇n, Mustafa Arslan, Ayşegül Küçük, Gürsel Levent Oktar

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The protective effect of erdosteine on local and distant organ injury due to ischemia/reperfusion has been well documented but its effect on erythrocyte deformability needs further investigation. Our aim was to investigate the effect of erdosteine on erythrocyte deformability in the infrarenal aorta of rats undergoing ischemia/reperfusion. Materials and methods: Our study was conducted with 18 Wistar albino rats. Rats were divided into 3 groups: a randomized control group (group 'control', n = 6), an ischemia/reperfusion group without erdosteine (group 'ischemia/reperfusion', n = 6), and an ischemia/reperfusion group with erdosteine at 150 mg kg$^{-1}$, intraperitoneally (group 'ischemia/reperfusion - erdosteine', …

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Emotion Regulation And Premedication Success Relationship In Children Who Underwent General Anesthesia, Aslihan Aykut, Berri̇n Işik Jan 2018

Emotion Regulation And Premedication Success Relationship In Children Who Underwent General Anesthesia, Aslihan Aykut, Berri̇n Işik

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: is study aims to investigate the relationship between emotion regulation characteristics and the e cacy of midazolam premedication. Materials and methods: Sixty-three children, aged 3 to 8 years old, with tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy and taking premedication with midazolam (Group 2) or without premedication (Group 1), were included in this study. e behavioral and emotional status of the children was evaluated with the Conners Parent Rating Scale-48 (CPRS-48) and Emotion Regulation Checklist (ERC). Age, sex, body weight, response to intravenous (IV) cannulation and mask, hemodynamic data, preoperative sedation scores [Wilton Sedation Scale (WSS)], postoperative pain intensity [Objective Pain Scale (OPS)], …

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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support In Neonates: A Single Center Experience In Turkey, Emel Okulu, Fatma Begüm Atasay, Gaffari̇ Tunç, Hasan Akduman, Ömer Erdeve, Saadet Arsan, Zeynep Eyi̇leten, Tayfun Uçar, Hasan Ercan Tutar Jan 2018

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support In Neonates: A Single Center Experience In Turkey, Emel Okulu, Fatma Begüm Atasay, Gaffari̇ Tunç, Hasan Akduman, Ömer Erdeve, Saadet Arsan, Zeynep Eyi̇leten, Tayfun Uçar, Hasan Ercan Tutar

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a form of life support for patients with respiratory failure, cardiac failure, or both. e aim of this study was to evaluate neonates supported with ECMO and report our experience as a Turkish neonatal intensive care unit. Materials and methods: We retrospectively reviewed 11 newborn infants treated with ECMO at Ankara University for respiratory and cardiac failure. We reported the demographic, diagnostic, laboratory, and clinical data of the patients. Results: Eleven patients (9 male, 2 female) received ECMO support with a mean gestational age of 39.1 ± 1.6 weeks and mean birth weight of …

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Factors Associated With Social Anxiety Disorder In A Group Of Obese Turkish Female Patients, Akatli Kürşad Özşahi̇n, Ebru Altintaş Jan 2018

Factors Associated With Social Anxiety Disorder In A Group Of Obese Turkish Female Patients, Akatli Kürşad Özşahi̇n, Ebru Altintaş

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Mental disorders may accompany obesity. is study aims to evaluate the association between social anxiety disorder (SAD) and obesity and the risk factors for SAD in obese female patients. Materials and methods: A total of 114 obese patients and 110 healthy controls were included. The Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), State and Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI I-II), and Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS) were administered to assess anxiety, depression, and social anxiety levels. Scale scores were analyzed statistically. Results: The rate of SAD in obese female patients was found to be 8.8%. Anxiety, depression, and social …

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Fat Grafting To The Face With Adjunctive Microneedling: A Simpletechnique With High Patient Satisfaction, Bi̇llur Sezgi̇n, Selahatti̇n Özmen Jan 2018

Fat Grafting To The Face With Adjunctive Microneedling: A Simpletechnique With High Patient Satisfaction, Bi̇llur Sezgi̇n, Selahatti̇n Özmen

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Even though new techniques are emerging to overcome the inconsistent long-term viability of fat grafts, current methods for increasing fat graft survival are not routinely adaptable to all clinical environments. The purpose of this study was to determine the efficacy of microneedling as an adjunct to fat grafting to the face. Materials and methods: Twenty-two patients that underwent fat grafting to the face with adjunctive microneedling were evaluated in terms of improvement in facial skin quality and facial volume and their results were compared to those in 18 patients that underwent fat grafting without microneedling. The evaluation was conducted …

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Efficacy And Safety Of Lenalidomide And Dexamethasone In Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma: A Real-Life Experience, Nur Soyer, Püsem Patir, Ayşe Uysal, Mustafa Duran, Hati̇ce Demet Ki̇per Ünal, İsabel Rai̇ka Durusoy Onmuş, Murat Tombuloğlu, Fahri̇ Şahi̇n, Mahmut Töbü, Fi̇li̇z Vural, Güray Saydam Jan 2018

Efficacy And Safety Of Lenalidomide And Dexamethasone In Patients With Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma: A Real-Life Experience, Nur Soyer, Püsem Patir, Ayşe Uysal, Mustafa Duran, Hati̇ce Demet Ki̇per Ünal, İsabel Rai̇ka Durusoy Onmuş, Murat Tombuloğlu, Fahri̇ Şahi̇n, Mahmut Töbü, Fi̇li̇z Vural, Güray Saydam

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: In Turkey, lenalidomide plus dexamethasone (RD) has been used to treat relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM) since 2010. This retrospective, single-center study evaluated the efficacy and tolerability of RD in patients with RRMM between October 2010 and June 2016. Materials and methods: Patients' records were reviewed, and overall (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) were assessed. Results: One hundred and twenty patients (71 males; 59.2%) were included in the study. The median number of prior lines of treatment was one (1-4); 72 patients (60.0%) received RD as second-line therapy and 51 patients (42.5%) had previously undergone autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT). …

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The Validity And Reliability Of The Turkish Version Of The Leicester Cough Questionnairein Copd Patients, Fi̇kret Kurhan, Tuğba Göktalay, Yavuz Havlucu, Seçi̇l Sari, Ayşe Arzu Yorgancioğlu, Pinar Çeli̇k, Ayşin Şakar Coşkun Jan 2018

The Validity And Reliability Of The Turkish Version Of The Leicester Cough Questionnairein Copd Patients, Fi̇kret Kurhan, Tuğba Göktalay, Yavuz Havlucu, Seçi̇l Sari, Ayşe Arzu Yorgancioğlu, Pinar Çeli̇k, Ayşin Şakar Coşkun

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Leicester Cough Questionnaire (LCQ) have been evaluated before. This study aimed to validate the Turkish version of the LCQ in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients with cough. Materials and methods: COPD (GOLD B, C, D) patients over age 40 (n = 75) and healthy volunteers as a control group (n = 75) were included. A sociodemographic data form, the LCQ, the Short Form-36 (SF-36) quality of life questionnaire, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Brief Form for Turkish people were completed. The internal reliability of the …

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Peripheral Arterial Disease Increases The Risk Of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria Andamputation In Diabetic Foot Infections, Pinar Aysert Yildiz, Tuğba Özdi̇l, Murat Di̇zbay, Özlem Güzel Tunçcan, Kenan Hizel Jan 2018

Peripheral Arterial Disease Increases The Risk Of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria Andamputation In Diabetic Foot Infections, Pinar Aysert Yildiz, Tuğba Özdi̇l, Murat Di̇zbay, Özlem Güzel Tunçcan, Kenan Hizel

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the microbiological profile and resistance rates of diabetic foot infections (DFIs) and to determine the effect of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) on the microbiology, clinical condition, and treatment outcomes. Materials and methods: Characteristics, laboratory and imaging data, and the treatment modalities of patients admitted to our hospital with a diagnosis of DFI (PEDIS classification 3-4) during 2005-2016 were analyzed according to the presence of PAD. Results: Of 112 patients who were included in this study, 86 (76.8%) had PAD. Patients with PAD were older and had higher amputation rates (P < 0.05). A microbiological profile of patients revealed a predominance of gram-positive bacteria (57.1%). Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococcus spp. were the most frequently encountered bacteria. Incidence of Pseudomonas spp. infection was higher in the PAD group (P < 0.05). Of all patients, 24.1% had multidrug-resistant (MDR) microorganisms in their wound cultures. Presence of MDR bacteria in patients with PAD was 4.9-fold higher than that in patients without PAD (P < 0.05). Conclusion: This retrospective study indicates that PAD has a significant role, especially in elderly patients with DFIs. Patients should be promptly evaluated and treated for PAD to prevent infections with resistant microorganisms and limb loss.

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Ketamine Dosing For Sedation During Repeated Radiotherapy Sessions In Children, Oya Yalçin Çok, Hati̇ce Evren Eker, Ani̇ş Ariboğan Jan 2018

Ketamine Dosing For Sedation During Repeated Radiotherapy Sessions In Children, Oya Yalçin Çok, Hati̇ce Evren Eker, Ani̇ş Ariboğan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: We report the analysis of ketamine doses needed and the recovery times in pediatric oncology patients undergoing repeated radiotherapy sessions. Materials and methods: In a single-blind prospective study design, thirty-three pediatric patients undergoing radiotherapy due to oncologic disorders received 2 mg/kg ketamine and 10 μg/kg atropine intravenously and the rescue drug to be administered was ketamine at 0.5 mg/kg when the sedation level was inadequate. Total ketamine consumption, additional doses, and recovery time were recorded. Results: Data of 635 consecutive radiotherapy sessions were evaluated. There was no significant alteration in total ketamine consumption required to complete the radiotherapy periods …

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Clinical, Neuroradiological, And Electroencephalographic Findings Of Reflex Epilepsies, Gi̇zem Gürsoy, Kemal Tutkavul, Yilmaz Çeti̇nkaya, Hülya Ti̇reli̇ Jan 2018

Clinical, Neuroradiological, And Electroencephalographic Findings Of Reflex Epilepsies, Gi̇zem Gürsoy, Kemal Tutkavul, Yilmaz Çeti̇nkaya, Hülya Ti̇reli̇

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Reflex seizures are defined as epilepsies with seizures induced by a specific afferent stimulus or patient activity alone or in combination with spontaneous seizures, and/or accompanied by photoparoxysmal response on electroencephalogram (EEG). The aim of this study is to review and analyze clinical, neuroradiological, and EEG findings in reflex epilepsies. Materials and methods: The records of 1598 follow-up patients out of 2237 patients who had been examined between July 1995 and August 2017 were analyzed retrospectively. Results: Eighty of 1598 patients had reflex epilepsy and 72 of those patients had seizures induced by visual stimuli. Considering the somatosensory stimuli, …

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Factors Influencing The Success Of Cord Blood Collection: A Tertiary Perinatal Medicinecenter's Experience, Atakan Tanaçan, Pinar Yurdakul Mesutoğlu, Fati̇h Aktoz, Gökçen Örgül, Meral Beksaç, Mehmet Si̇nan Beksaç Jan 2018

Factors Influencing The Success Of Cord Blood Collection: A Tertiary Perinatal Medicinecenter's Experience, Atakan Tanaçan, Pinar Yurdakul Mesutoğlu, Fati̇h Aktoz, Gökçen Örgül, Meral Beksaç, Mehmet Si̇nan Beksaç

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of certain maternal, fetal, and umbilical cord blood unit factors on storage and/or discard incidence of collected cord blood units from perinatal medicine patients. Materials and methods: A total of 273 cord blood units collected between January 2011 and December 2016 in the Division of Perinatology of Hacettepe University Hospital were evaluated retrospectively in this study. Results: Of the collected cord blood units, 53.8% (147/273) were stored. Infant birth weight, cord blood unit volume, total nucleated cell count, and CD34+ cell count were statistically significantly different between the eligible and discarded cord …

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Patient Symptoms And Magnetic Resonance Imaging Correlationin Temporomandibular Joint Internal Derangement, Osman Akdağ, Gökçe Yildiran, Mehtap Karameşe Jan 2018

Patient Symptoms And Magnetic Resonance Imaging Correlationin Temporomandibular Joint Internal Derangement, Osman Akdağ, Gökçe Yildiran, Mehtap Karameşe

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) internal derangements consist of reduced and nonreduced disc dislocations and are often diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The main symptom of these derangements is TMJ pain. This study aimed to evaluate whether there is a correlation between TMJ pain and disc dislocation. Materials and methods: One hundred and four patients experiencing pain were evaluated retrospectively with the examination charts that we use routinely in our clinics and MRI. Patients were separated into two main groups as MRI(+) and MRI(-) groups according to their internal derangement findings in MRI. Mean VAS levels were compared between these …

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Sexual Dysfunction In Patients With Systemic Sclerosis, İsmai̇l Uçar, Batuhan Turgay, Orhan Küçükşahi̇n, Esma Özkan Uçar, Tahsi̇n Murat Turgay Jan 2018

Sexual Dysfunction In Patients With Systemic Sclerosis, İsmai̇l Uçar, Batuhan Turgay, Orhan Küçükşahi̇n, Esma Özkan Uçar, Tahsi̇n Murat Turgay

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of systemic sclerosis (SSc) on quality of life and sexual function in female patients. Materials and methods: The study included 30 sexually active female patients with SSc and 30 healthy control subjects. For all participants in both the patient and control groups, the female sexual index and SF-36 forms were completed and a detailed medical and sexual history was taken. Results: The mean age was 45.03 ± 9.22 years in the SSc group and 44.6 ± 11.52 years in the control group (P = 0.87). The SF-36 scores in …

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Interleukin 12b Mrna Level And Rs3212227 Genotyping In Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells Of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients, Hamid Asadzadeh Aghdaie, Elnaz Emami, Mahyar Nourian, Vahid Chaleshi, Peyman Tarban, Hedieh Balaii, Pedram Azimzadeh, Shiva Irani, Shabnam Shahrokh, Mohammad Rostami-Nejad, Mohamad Reza Zali Jan 2018

Interleukin 12b Mrna Level And Rs3212227 Genotyping In Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells Of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients, Hamid Asadzadeh Aghdaie, Elnaz Emami, Mahyar Nourian, Vahid Chaleshi, Peyman Tarban, Hedieh Balaii, Pedram Azimzadeh, Shiva Irani, Shabnam Shahrokh, Mohammad Rostami-Nejad, Mohamad Reza Zali

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a multifactorial disorder. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the IL-12 gene, which are the main factors to regulate the immune reaction, play an important role in the production of IL-12 molecules. The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between the SNP on position +1188 of the 3 ' UTR region of the IL-12 p40 subunit gene and expression of the IL-12 p40 gene. Materials and methods: This case-control study was performed with 102 patients with IBD and 107 healthy people. PCR-RFLP and comparative real-time PCR were performed to assess the association …

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Is Vaginally Assisted Laparoscopic Sacrohystero/Colpopexy A Feasible Technique?, Ömer Lütfi̇ Tapisiz, Ali̇ Riza Doğan, Şadiman Kiykaç Altinbaş Jan 2018

Is Vaginally Assisted Laparoscopic Sacrohystero/Colpopexy A Feasible Technique?, Ömer Lütfi̇ Tapisiz, Ali̇ Riza Doğan, Şadiman Kiykaç Altinbaş

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Effectiveness Of New Parameters In The Evaluation Of Pneumoperitoneum-Related Acute Kidney Injury In Rats, Ramazan Kozan, Mustafa Şare, Tonguç Utku Yilmaz, Seher Yüksel, Mehmet Şeneş, Ayşe Banu Çayci, Şükrü Bozkurt Jan 2018

Effectiveness Of New Parameters In The Evaluation Of Pneumoperitoneum-Related Acute Kidney Injury In Rats, Ramazan Kozan, Mustafa Şare, Tonguç Utku Yilmaz, Seher Yüksel, Mehmet Şeneş, Ayşe Banu Çayci, Şükrü Bozkurt

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Pneumoperitoneum with high pressure results in decreased glomerular filtration rates (GFRs). Cystatin-C (Cys-C), neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), and interleukin 18 (IL-18) are new parameters in the evaluation of GFR instead of creatinine. The aim of this study is to show the effects of pneumoperitoneum on renal function with the help of these new acute kidney injury markers. Materials and methods: Sixty rats were divided into 10 groups according to the length of time and degree of pneumoperitoneum pressure achieved during CO2 insufflation: 0 mmHg (control) for 1 h; 4 mmHg for 1, 2, and 4 h; 8 mmHg for …

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Prediction Of Dna Damage And G2 Chromosomal Radio-Sensitivity Ex-Vivo In Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells With Label-Free Raman Microspectroscopy, Aidan Meade, Adrian Maguire, Jane Bryant, Daniel Cullen, Dinesh Medipally, Lisa White, Brendan Mcclean, Laura Shields, John Armstrong, Mary Dunne, Emma Noone, Shirley Bradshaw, Marie Finn, Aoife M. Shannon, Orla Howe, Fiona Lyng Jan 2018

Prediction Of Dna Damage And G2 Chromosomal Radio-Sensitivity Ex-Vivo In Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells With Label-Free Raman Microspectroscopy, Aidan Meade, Adrian Maguire, Jane Bryant, Daniel Cullen, Dinesh Medipally, Lisa White, Brendan Mcclean, Laura Shields, John Armstrong, Mary Dunne, Emma Noone, Shirley Bradshaw, Marie Finn, Aoife M. Shannon, Orla Howe, Fiona Lyng

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Liquid biopsies are a potentially rich store of biochemical information that can be linked to an individual’s response to therapeutic treatments, including radiotherapy, and which may ultimately play a role in the individualization of treatment regimens. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) can be used for the biochemical profiling of the individual, but also, being living cells, can provide insights into the individuals response to ionizing radiation exposure.

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Addressing Avoidable Vision Impairment In Mozambique And The Africa Region, Stephen Thompson, Kovin Naidoo, Joel Bambamba, Vanessa R. Moodley, Diane Van Staden, Amanda Forde, Kajal Shah, Luigi Bilotto, James Loughman Jan 2018

Addressing Avoidable Vision Impairment In Mozambique And The Africa Region, Stephen Thompson, Kovin Naidoo, Joel Bambamba, Vanessa R. Moodley, Diane Van Staden, Amanda Forde, Kajal Shah, Luigi Bilotto, James Loughman

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The Mozambique Eyecare Project was an international partnership to implement and research eye health education in Mozambique and the Africa region. An optometry degree was developed at Universidade Lúrio, Mozambique. In addition, existing eye health workers were upskilled with training. Researchers from various disciplines evaluated the project and its potential for impact on eye health in the region. The body of evidence generated from the research provides useful lessons for development programmes in general, as well as specific lessons for delivering eye health education and service delivery models for lowincome settings.

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Self-Processing Photopolymer Materials For Versatile Design And Fabrication Of Holographic Sensors And Interactive Holograms, Dervil Cody, Sabad-E Gul, Tatsiana Mikulchyk, Muhammad Irfan, Anastasia Kharchenko, Kamila Goldyn, Suzanne Martin, Svetlana Mintova, John Cassidy, Izabela Naydenova Jan 2018

Self-Processing Photopolymer Materials For Versatile Design And Fabrication Of Holographic Sensors And Interactive Holograms, Dervil Cody, Sabad-E Gul, Tatsiana Mikulchyk, Muhammad Irfan, Anastasia Kharchenko, Kamila Goldyn, Suzanne Martin, Svetlana Mintova, John Cassidy, Izabela Naydenova

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The aim of this paper is to discuss the benefits as well as the limitations of utilizing photopolymer materials in the design of holograms that are responsive to changes in their environment, such as changes in the concentration of a specific substance, temperature, and pressure. Three different case studies are presented, including both surface and volume phase holograms, in order to demonstrate the flexibility in the approach of utilizing holographic photopolymers for the design of sensors and interactive optical devices. First, a functionalized surface relief hologram is demonstrated to operate as an optical sensor for the detection of metal ions …

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Theoretical Modeling And Design Of Photonic Structures In Zeolite Nanocomposites For Gas Sensing. Part Ii: Volume Gratings, Dervil Cody, Izabela Naydenova Jan 2018

Theoretical Modeling And Design Of Photonic Structures In Zeolite Nanocomposites For Gas Sensing. Part Ii: Volume Gratings, Dervil Cody, Izabela Naydenova

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The suitability of holographic structures fabricated in zeolite nanoparticle-polymer composite materials for gas sensing applications has been investigated. Theoretical modelling of the sensor response (i.e. change in hologram readout due to a change in refractive index modulation or thickness as a result of gas adsorption) of different sensor designs was carried out using Raman-Nath theory and Kogelnik’s Coupled Wave Theory. The influence of a range of parameters on the sensitivity of holographically-recorded surface and volume photonic structures has been studied, namely hologram geometry, hologram thickness and spatial frequency, reconstruction wavelength, and zeolite nanoparticle refractive index. From this, the optimum fabrication …

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Refractive Error And Visual Impairment In Ireland Schoolchildren, Siofra Harrington, Kathryn J Saunders, Veronica O'Dwyer, Jim Stack Jan 2018

Refractive Error And Visual Impairment In Ireland Schoolchildren, Siofra Harrington, Kathryn J Saunders, Veronica O'Dwyer, Jim Stack

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To report refractive error prevalence and visual impairment in Republic of Ireland (henceforth 'Ireland') schoolchildren.

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Prevalence And Factors Associated With Underutilization Of Antenatal Care Services In Nigeria: A Comparative Study Of Rural And Urban Residences Based On The 2013 Nigeria Demographic And Health Survey, Emmanuel O. Adewuyi, Asa Auta, Vishnu Khanal, Olasunkanmi D. Bamidele, Cynthia P. Akuoko, Kazeem Adefemi, Samson J. Tapshak, Yun Zhao Jan 2018

Prevalence And Factors Associated With Underutilization Of Antenatal Care Services In Nigeria: A Comparative Study Of Rural And Urban Residences Based On The 2013 Nigeria Demographic And Health Survey, Emmanuel O. Adewuyi, Asa Auta, Vishnu Khanal, Olasunkanmi D. Bamidele, Cynthia P. Akuoko, Kazeem Adefemi, Samson J. Tapshak, Yun Zhao

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

Introduction Antenatal care (ANC) is a major public health intervention aimed at ensuring safe pregnancy outcomes. In Nigeria, the recommended minimum of four times ANC attendance is underutilized. This study investigates the prevalence and factors associated with underutilization of ANC services with a focus on the differences between rural and urban residences in Nigeria. Methods We analyzed the 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey dataset with adjustment for the sampling weight and the cluster design of the survey. The prevalence of underutilization of ANC was assessed using frequency tabulation while associated factors were examined using Chi-Square test and multivariable logistic …

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Reducing The Confusion And Clicks And Its Impact On Learning, Rebecca Scriven, Carol Crevacore Jan 2018

Reducing The Confusion And Clicks And Its Impact On Learning, Rebecca Scriven, Carol Crevacore

Research outputs 2014 to 2021

With the increased importance placed on first-year university units to transition, retain and engage new students, there is a need to carefully design the navigation within a unit of study. The importance of reducing confusion for new students and the cognitive load placed on them during their first experience of university learning may assist with retention. This paper presents a collaborative project between a first-year Unit Coordinator and Senior Learning Designer to redesign the navigation of a core communications unit in a Bachelor of Science (Nursing) degree. The purpose was to reduce the confusion over what was required of the …

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