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Histopathological Effects Of Aloe Vera On Wound Healing Process In Penile Fracture Model:An Experimental Study, Kadi̇r Turgay Akgül, Engi̇n Doğanteki̇n, Eli̇f Özer, Mustafa Sirri Kotanoğlu, Yusuf Gökkurt, Sema Hücümenoğlu Jan 2021

Histopathological Effects Of Aloe Vera On Wound Healing Process In Penile Fracture Model:An Experimental Study, Kadi̇r Turgay Akgül, Engi̇n Doğanteki̇n, Eli̇f Özer, Mustafa Sirri Kotanoğlu, Yusuf Gökkurt, Sema Hücümenoğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study assessed the histopathological effects of aloe vera (AV) on penile fractures (PF) formed experimentally in rat model. Materials and methods: Thirty-two Wistar adult male rats (220 to 250 g) were used. The PF model was created experimentally with a number 15 lancet. After the interventions, all of the rats were randomly and equally divided into 4 groups. In the first group, incision was not closed (group C). In the second group, AV was locally applied onto incision without suturing for 3 days (group AV). In the third group, the incision line was closed primarily (group PR). In …

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The Effect Of Carbon Monoxide Releasing Molecule-2 (Corm-2) On Healing Of Ischemiccolon Anastomosis In Rats, Ali̇ Kemal Kayapinar, Meti̇n Ercan, Kadi̇r Koray Baş, Seda Yamak, Uğur Erçi̇n, Mehmet Aki̇f Türkoğlu, Erdal Bi̇rol Bostanci Jan 2021

The Effect Of Carbon Monoxide Releasing Molecule-2 (Corm-2) On Healing Of Ischemiccolon Anastomosis In Rats, Ali̇ Kemal Kayapinar, Meti̇n Ercan, Kadi̇r Koray Baş, Seda Yamak, Uğur Erçi̇n, Mehmet Aki̇f Türkoğlu, Erdal Bi̇rol Bostanci

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Ischemia on the colon wall negatively affects healing of anastomosis. We were aimed to evaluate the effects of carbon monoxide releasing molecule-2 (CORM-2) on the healing of anastomosis in a rat model of the ischemic colon. Materials and methods: In this prospective study a total of 60 rats were randomly divided into three groups as colon transection and end-to-end anastomosis (Group I), colon transection, and end-to-end anastomosis following the induction of ischemia (Group II), and colon transection and end-to-end anastomosis following the induction of ischemia and treated with daily intraperitoneal administration of CORM-2 (Group III). Each group was also …

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Identification And Characterisation Of Crustacean Hyperglycaemic Hormone (Chh) From Mediterranean Shore Crab Carcinus Aestuarii, Marsilda Qyli, Valbona Aliko, Riccardo Sgarra, Pi̇ero Giulio Giulianini, Chiara Manfrin Jan 2021

Identification And Characterisation Of Crustacean Hyperglycaemic Hormone (Chh) From Mediterranean Shore Crab Carcinus Aestuarii, Marsilda Qyli, Valbona Aliko, Riccardo Sgarra, Pi̇ero Giulio Giulianini, Chiara Manfrin

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Crustacean hyperglycaemic hormone (CHH) is a neuropeptide that was originally identified in the X-organ/sinus gland complex of the eyestalks (ESs) in crustaceans. Several CHH isoforms and spliced variants were later identified in other tissues, and their functions have still not been completely unveiled. In this study, the identification and characterisation of the conventional CHH prepropeptide from the ESs of the littoral crab, Carcinus aestuarii, via rapid amplification of cDNA ends was reported. The identified CHH resulted in a coding sequence of 429 bp, an estimatedprotein of 142 aa with a signal peptide of 26 aa, followed by a CHH precursorrelated …

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Effects Of Temperature And Duration Of Storage On The Hatching Behaviour Ofheterodera Latipons (Nematoda: Heteroderidae), Yi̇ği̇t Ali̇ Tatli, Refi̇k Bozbuğa, Göksel Özer, Fouad Mokrini, Rachid Lahlali, Abdelfattah Dababat, Mustafa İmren Jan 2021

Effects Of Temperature And Duration Of Storage On The Hatching Behaviour Ofheterodera Latipons (Nematoda: Heteroderidae), Yi̇ği̇t Ali̇ Tatli, Refi̇k Bozbuğa, Göksel Özer, Fouad Mokrini, Rachid Lahlali, Abdelfattah Dababat, Mustafa İmren

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Mediterranean cereal cyst nematode (CCN) Heterodera latipons is considered as one of the main CCN that causes significant economic losses in the production of intolerant cereal crops in Turkey. Accordingly, this study aimed at evaluating the effect of different storing temperatures and durations on the emergence of second-stage juveniles (J2s) of the nematode populations obtained from the eastern Mediterranean (Adana and Hatay) and south-eastern (Gaziantep and Kilis) regions of Turkey. The obtained results revealed a variation in the J2s hatching profiles of the regional nematode populations. The eastern-Mediterranean and the south-eastern populations hatched at between 5 and 20 °C; however, …

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Assessment Of The Zooplankton Community Structure Of The Coastal Uzungöl Lagoon(Kızılırmak Delta, Turkey) Based On Community Indices And Physicochemicalparameters, Ceren Deni̇z Özdemi̇r, Yasemi̇n Saygi, Ertunç Gündüz, Fatma Yildiz Demi̇rkalp, Çağaşan Karacaoğlu Jan 2021

Assessment Of The Zooplankton Community Structure Of The Coastal Uzungöl Lagoon(Kızılırmak Delta, Turkey) Based On Community Indices And Physicochemicalparameters, Ceren Deni̇z Özdemi̇r, Yasemi̇n Saygi, Ertunç Gündüz, Fatma Yildiz Demi̇rkalp, Çağaşan Karacaoğlu

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The objective of this study is to provide information on the zooplankton community and physicochemical properties of Uzungöl Lagoon. Sampling studies were performed at monthly intervals for abiotic factors and community parameters between September 2015 and August 2016. The variations of zooplankton community were estimated using Shannon-Weiner diversity (H'), Pielou evenness (J), species richness (S), frequency, and dominancy indices. The relationship between environmental variables and community parameters were analyzed with Pearson?s correlation test and redundancy analysis (RDA). During the study, 39 species, most of which belonged to Rotifera, were recorded. The quantitative analysis indicated that most important fraction of zooplankton …

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Contributions To The Genus Zodarion Walckenaer, 1826 In Turkey, With The Description Ofa New Species (Araneae: Zodariidae), İlhan Coşar, Tarik Danişman, Ersen Aydin Yağmur Jan 2021

Contributions To The Genus Zodarion Walckenaer, 1826 In Turkey, With The Description Ofa New Species (Araneae: Zodariidae), İlhan Coşar, Tarik Danişman, Ersen Aydin Yağmur

Turkish Journal of Zoology

In this paper, two species are newly recognized in Turkey. One is new to science, described as Zodarion kunti sp. n. (♂, ♀) from southeast Anatolian region. The other, Zodarion christae Bosmans, 2009 is found for the first time in Denizli, Antalya, and Muğla provinces.

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Turkish Journal of Zoology

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A Contribution To The Biogeography And Taxonomy Of Two Anatolian Mountain Brooknewts, Neurergus Barani And N. Strauchii (Amphibia: Salamandridae) Using Ecologicalniche Modeling, Muammer Kurnaz, Mehmet Kürşat Şahi̇n Jan 2021

A Contribution To The Biogeography And Taxonomy Of Two Anatolian Mountain Brooknewts, Neurergus Barani And N. Strauchii (Amphibia: Salamandridae) Using Ecologicalniche Modeling, Muammer Kurnaz, Mehmet Kürşat Şahi̇n

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The Anatolian newt, Neurergus strauchii, is an endemic Anatolian species. Until recently, N. strauchii was represented by three subspecies. It has been discussed within a recent phylogenetic study in which the subspecies N. s. barani is recommended to be evaluated as a cryptic but distinct species. To address this subject, we aimed to discuss the niche differentiation between N. barani and N. strauchii using geographical and bioclimatic aspects. All georeferenced data of N. barani and N. strauchii were used to estimate the potential distributions of these species in the Anatolian Peninsula. To evaluate their ecological niche differentiation, point-based analysis and …

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Natural Animal Food Preference Of Chinese Mole Shrew (Anourosorex Squamipes) From An Urban Area: A Laboratory Study, Yun-Chun Ye, Yi Luo, Zhao-Min Zhou Jan 2021

Natural Animal Food Preference Of Chinese Mole Shrew (Anourosorex Squamipes) From An Urban Area: A Laboratory Study, Yun-Chun Ye, Yi Luo, Zhao-Min Zhou

Turkish Journal of Zoology

Most wild animals are urban avoiders, but some others become adapters or exploiters successfully living in urban areas. Often, the latter is assumed to be attracted into cities by readily accessible and digestive anthropogenic food resources. Here, we quantified food preferences of sixteen (eight females and eight males) Chinese mole shrews (Anourosorex squamipes) captured from an urban area for "cafeteria tests" in laboratory. Shrews were presented with twelve foods allocated into three sets (natural animal, natural plant, and anthropogenic food). Once the most two highly consumed food items from each set were determined, six items were pooled together to form …

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Contributions To The Turkish Oribatid Mite Fauna (Acari: Oribatida) From Sakarya Andyozgat Provinces, Sedat Per, Kübra Çubukçu, Ayşe Toluk, Nusret Ayyildiz Jan 2021

Contributions To The Turkish Oribatid Mite Fauna (Acari: Oribatida) From Sakarya Andyozgat Provinces, Sedat Per, Kübra Çubukçu, Ayşe Toluk, Nusret Ayyildiz

Turkish Journal of Zoology

This study deals with the data on Turkish records of oribatid mites that play an important role in decomposition of organic matter, nutrient cycling, and soil formation. Oribatid mites in litter, lichen, moss, and soil collected from Sakarya and Yozgat provinces were sampled between 2014 and 2020. Standard methods were used for extraction, detection, preservation, and preparation of mites from the material collected from study area. Five oribatid mites were for the first time recorded from Turkey, namely Mesotritia (Mesotritia) nuda (Berlese, 1887) (Oribotritiidae), Hoplophorella (Rhacaplacarus) ortizi (Pérez-Íñigo, 1970) (Phthiracaridae), Eremaeus translamellatus Hammer, 1952 (Eremaeidae), Oribatella (Oribatella) foliata Krivolutsky, 1974 …

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The Clinical Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Daily Urological Practice:First 3-Month Multicenter Results From İstanbul, Mehmet Çağlar Çakici, Mustafa Zafer Temi̇z, Ayberk İpli̇kçi̇, Faruk Özgör, Alper Kerem Aksoy, Murat Özer, Selçuk Erdem, İsmai̇l Ulus, Eyüp Veli̇ Küçük, Alper Ötünçtemur, Mehmet Enes Deği̇rmenci̇, Reşat Aydin, Ramazan Gökhan Atiş, Ahmet Yaser Müslümanoğlu, Ömer Sarilar Jan 2021

The Clinical Impact Of The Covid-19 Pandemic On Daily Urological Practice:First 3-Month Multicenter Results From İstanbul, Mehmet Çağlar Çakici, Mustafa Zafer Temi̇z, Ayberk İpli̇kçi̇, Faruk Özgör, Alper Kerem Aksoy, Murat Özer, Selçuk Erdem, İsmai̇l Ulus, Eyüp Veli̇ Küçük, Alper Ötünçtemur, Mehmet Enes Deği̇rmenci̇, Reşat Aydin, Ramazan Gökhan Atiş, Ahmet Yaser Müslümanoğlu, Ömer Sarilar

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The aim of this paper was to determine the general tendencies of urology patients and effect of COVID-19 pandemic on daily urological practice at tertiary centers located in the most affected area in Turkey. Materials and methods: We retrospectively analyzed the data of 39,677 patients (group 1) that applied to 6 different large-volume tertiary centers in İstanbul for outpatient consultation, surgery, or other procedures in the 3-month period between March 16 and June 14, 2020. The distribution of the number of patients who applied to subspecialty sections of urology outpatient clinics and inpatient services were recorded by weeks. That …

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A Sensitive Indicator For The Severity Of Covid-19: Thiol, Özcan Erel, Sali̇m Neşeli̇oğlu, Merve Ergi̇n Tunçay, Esra Firat Oğuz, Funda Eren, Meryem Sena Akkuş, Hati̇ce Rahmet Güner, İhsan Ateş Jan 2021

A Sensitive Indicator For The Severity Of Covid-19: Thiol, Özcan Erel, Sali̇m Neşeli̇oğlu, Merve Ergi̇n Tunçay, Esra Firat Oğuz, Funda Eren, Meryem Sena Akkuş, Hati̇ce Rahmet Güner, İhsan Ateş

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Thiol status is a good reflector of the cellular redox and have vital roles in various cellular signaling pathways. The purpose of the study was to investigate thiol status in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Materials and methods: A total of 587 subjects (517 patients/70 healthy controls) were enrolled in the study.The patients were categorized into the groups regarding to the severity of disease (mild, moderate, severe, and critical).Thiol status of all groups were compared. Results: The patients had significantly diminished thiol levels compared to controls. Thiol levels were gradually decreased as the severity of the disease increased. Logistic regression …

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Tocilizumab And Covid-19: A Meta-Analysis Of 2120 Patients With Severe Disease Andimplications For Clinical Trial Methodologies, Azza Sarfraz, Zouina Sarfraz, Muzna Sarfraz, Hinna Aftab, Zainab Pervaiz Jan 2021

Tocilizumab And Covid-19: A Meta-Analysis Of 2120 Patients With Severe Disease Andimplications For Clinical Trial Methodologies, Azza Sarfraz, Zouina Sarfraz, Muzna Sarfraz, Hinna Aftab, Zainab Pervaiz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Since the outbreak of the COVID-19, numerous therapies to counteract this severe disease have emerged. The benefits of Tocilizumab for severely infected COVID-19 patients and the methodologies of ongoing clinical trials are explored. Materials and methods: A systematic search adhering to PRISMA guidelines was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane Central, medRxiv, and bioRxiv using the following keywords: "Tocilizumab," "Actemra," "COVID-19." An additional subsearch was conducted on Clinicaltrials.gov to locate ongoing tocilizumab trials. Results: A total of 13 studies were included in the meta-analysis comprising 2120 patients. The treatment group had lower mortality compared to the control group (OR = 0.42, …

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Could Serum Albumin Value And Thrombocyte/Lymphocyte Ratio Be An Importantprognostic Factor In Determining The Severity Of Covid 19?, Emel Uyar, Alparslan Merdi̇n, Serdar Yamanyar, Mehmet Can Ezgü, Cumhur Artuk, Gürhan Taşkin, Yakup Arslan, Serkan Ceri̇tli̇ Jan 2021

Could Serum Albumin Value And Thrombocyte/Lymphocyte Ratio Be An Importantprognostic Factor In Determining The Severity Of Covid 19?, Emel Uyar, Alparslan Merdi̇n, Serdar Yamanyar, Mehmet Can Ezgü, Cumhur Artuk, Gürhan Taşkin, Yakup Arslan, Serkan Ceri̇tli̇

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background and aim: Creating potential clinical markers for risk assessment in patients with COVID-19 continues to be an area of interest. In this study, we aimed to evaluate whether serum albumin level and thrombocyte/lymphocyte ratio are related to the severity of the disease. Materials and methods: The patients were divided into two groups according to the severity of disease. Demographic data, serum albumin value, lymphocyte count, TLO-1 values (thrombocyte/lymphocyte ratio-1), the highest thrombocyte count during hospitalization, TLO-2 (thrombocyte/lymphocyte ratio-2) values formed by the highest thrombocyte count, were recorded. Results: There was no statistically significant differences (P > 0.05) in terms of …

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Is Cervical Swab An Efficient Method For Developing A New Noninvasive Prenatal Diagnostictest For Numerical And Structural Chromosome Anomalies?, Erkan Yurtcu, Deni̇z Karçaaltincaba, Hasan Hüseyi̇n Kazan, Hali̇s Özdemi̇r, Meral Yi̇rmi̇beş Karaoğuz, Pinar Tokdemi̇r Çaliş, Gülsüm Kayhan, Sezen Günteki̇n Ergün, Ferda Emri̇ye Perçi̇n, Meri̇h Bayram, Mustafa Necmi̇ İlhan, Gamze Bi̇lgi̇li̇ Dedeoğlu, Tuğrul Kaymak, Mehmet Ali̇ Ergün Jan 2021

Is Cervical Swab An Efficient Method For Developing A New Noninvasive Prenatal Diagnostictest For Numerical And Structural Chromosome Anomalies?, Erkan Yurtcu, Deni̇z Karçaaltincaba, Hasan Hüseyi̇n Kazan, Hali̇s Özdemi̇r, Meral Yi̇rmi̇beş Karaoğuz, Pinar Tokdemi̇r Çaliş, Gülsüm Kayhan, Sezen Günteki̇n Ergün, Ferda Emri̇ye Perçi̇n, Meri̇h Bayram, Mustafa Necmi̇ İlhan, Gamze Bi̇lgi̇li̇ Dedeoğlu, Tuğrul Kaymak, Mehmet Ali̇ Ergün

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Prenatal diagnosis is vital to obtain healthy generation for risky pregnancies. There have been several approaches, some of which are routinely applied in clinics to evaluate the possible prenatal deficiencies and/or diseases. In the present study, we aimed to isolate the fetal cells from endocervical samples and try to identify possible anomalies which were proved by Amniocentesis (AS) and chorionic villus sampling (CVS) methods. Materials and methods: Endoservical specimens were collected from 100 pregnant women. Cells were separated in parallel by fluorescence-activated cell sorting (FACS) and magnetic-activated cell sorting (MACS) using human leukocyte antigen (HLA) G233 and placental alkaline …

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Endovascular Treatment Modalities For Basilar Artery Fenestration Aneurysms: Experienceof Two Centers And Literature Review, Mehmet Korkmaz, Celal Çi̇nar, Ömer Fati̇h Nas, Bahatti̇n Hakyemez, İsmai̇l Oran Jan 2021

Endovascular Treatment Modalities For Basilar Artery Fenestration Aneurysms: Experienceof Two Centers And Literature Review, Mehmet Korkmaz, Celal Çi̇nar, Ömer Fati̇h Nas, Bahatti̇n Hakyemez, İsmai̇l Oran

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The aim of this study is to present our experience on various endovascular treatment modalities of basilar fenestration aneurysms and reviewing our findings together with literature data. Materials and methods: A total of 26 basilar artery fenestration (BAF) aneurysms in 24 patients were endovascularly treated in two different neurointerventional radiology clinics. All patients had been evaluated with computed tomography (CT), CT angiography, and digital subtraction angiography before the procedure. Results: Aneurysms of all patients were successfully occluded (technical success rate 100%). Procedure-related complications were seen in two patients. Our comprehensive literature research revealed that studies related with the topic …

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Peripheral Blood Soluble Elastin And Elastase As Auxiliary Diagnostic Indicators Forcoronary Artery Ectasia, Ruifeng Liu, Qianqian Sheng, Siwen Liang, Huiqiang Zhao Jan 2021

Peripheral Blood Soluble Elastin And Elastase As Auxiliary Diagnostic Indicators Forcoronary Artery Ectasia, Ruifeng Liu, Qianqian Sheng, Siwen Liang, Huiqiang Zhao

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Damage to elastin fibres in coronary media might lead to coronary artery ectasia (CAE). This study evaluated whether CAE can be distinguished by detecting circulating soluble elastin (s-elastin), which is a degradation product of elastin fibres, and elastase, which is the main enzyme of elastin fibres. Materials and methods: Fifty-eight patients with CAE, 58 with coronary heart disease (CHD) and 61 with relatively normal coronary arteries, were included. Circulating s-elastin and elastase were measured, and receiver operating characteristic curves were used to demonstrate their respective optimal cut-off values for predicting CAE. Results: The concentrations of s-elastin and elastase were …

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Evaluation Of Systemic Involvement Of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Through Spleen; Size Andtexture Analysis, Abdussamet Batur, Abi̇di̇n Kilinçer, Fati̇h Ateş, Nazlim Aktuğ Demi̇r, Recai̇ Ergün Jan 2021

Evaluation Of Systemic Involvement Of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Through Spleen; Size Andtexture Analysis, Abdussamet Batur, Abi̇di̇n Kilinçer, Fati̇h Ateş, Nazlim Aktuğ Demi̇r, Recai̇ Ergün

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To investigate the changes in the spleen size, parenchymal heterogeneity, and computed tomography (CT) texture analysis features of patients diagnosed with Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Materials and methods: The size and parenchymal structure of the spleen in 91 patients who underwent thoracic CT examination due to COVID-19 were evaluated. For the evaluation of parenchymal heterogeneity, CT texture analysis was performed using dedicated software (Olea Medical, France). The texture analysis of each case consisted of 15 first-order intensity-based features, 17 gray level cooccurrence matrix-based features, and 9 gray level run length matrix-based features. Results: A total of 91 patients (45 …

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Evaluation Of The Chest Computed Tomography And Hemogram Data In Patients Withcovid-19: The Importance Of Thymus, Vefa Çakmak, Atakan Yilmaz, Tuğba Sari, Pinar Çakmak, Mert Özen, Duygu Herek, Alten Oskay Jan 2021

Evaluation Of The Chest Computed Tomography And Hemogram Data In Patients Withcovid-19: The Importance Of Thymus, Vefa Çakmak, Atakan Yilmaz, Tuğba Sari, Pinar Çakmak, Mert Özen, Duygu Herek, Alten Oskay

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To investigate the relationship between imaging findings and peripheral blood cell counts of COVID-19 patients and the degree of thymus fat involution of these patients. Materials and methods: Computed tomography (CT) images of 87 patients with COVID-19 positive through RT-PCR testing were evaluated retrospectively by two radiologists. Ground glass densities and other signs of viral pneumonia were recorded, lung involvement was scored quantitatively. The patients thymus fat involution was graded on CT. Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-lymphocyte ratios (PLR), lymphocyte and platelet counts were calculated. Imaging findings and degrees of thymus fat involution were compared with laboratory data. Results: Quantitative …

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How Safe Are Children With Covid-19 From Cardiac Risks? Pediatric Risk Assesment;Insights From Echoc, Berna Şaylan Çevi̇k, Şule Arici, Zeynep Ergenç, Eda Kepenekli̇ Kadayi̇fci̇, Özge Günal, Nurhayat Yakut Jan 2021

How Safe Are Children With Covid-19 From Cardiac Risks? Pediatric Risk Assesment;Insights From Echoc, Berna Şaylan Çevi̇k, Şule Arici, Zeynep Ergenç, Eda Kepenekli̇ Kadayi̇fci̇, Özge Günal, Nurhayat Yakut

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Approximately 40 million individuals worldwide have been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the novel coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). Despite the current literature about the cardiac effects of COVID-19 in children, more information is required. We aimed to determine both cardiovascular and arrhythmia assessment via electrocardiographic and echocardiographic parameters. Materials and methods: We evaluated seventy children who were hospitalized with COVID-19 infections and seventy children as normal control group through laboratory findings, electrocardiography (ECG), and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE). Results: We observed significantly increased levels of Tp-Te, Tp-Te/QT, and Tp-Te/QTc compared with the control group. Twenty-five of 70 (35.7%) patients …

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The Relationship Of Extent Of Initial Radiological Involvement With The Need Of Intensivecare, Mortality Rates, And Laboratory Parameters In Covid-19, Yusuf Aydemi̇r, Yasemi̇n Gündüz, Mehmet Köroğlu, Oğuz Karabay, Hamad Dhei̇r, Aysun Şengül, Selçuk Yaylaci, Havva Kocayi̇ği̇t, Ali̇ Fuat Erdem, Özlem Aydemi̇r, Ertuğrul Güçlü, Yusuf Yürümez Jan 2021

The Relationship Of Extent Of Initial Radiological Involvement With The Need Of Intensivecare, Mortality Rates, And Laboratory Parameters In Covid-19, Yusuf Aydemi̇r, Yasemi̇n Gündüz, Mehmet Köroğlu, Oğuz Karabay, Hamad Dhei̇r, Aysun Şengül, Selçuk Yaylaci, Havva Kocayi̇ği̇t, Ali̇ Fuat Erdem, Özlem Aydemi̇r, Ertuğrul Güçlü, Yusuf Yürümez

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: It is very important for the efficient use of limited capacity and the success of treatment to predict patients who may need ICU with high mortality rate in the Covid-19 outbreak. In our study, it was aimed to investigate the value of the radiological involvement on initial CT in demonstrating the ICU transfer and mortality rate of patients. Materials and methods: All PCR-positive patients were included in the study, whose CT, PCR, and laboratory values were obtained simultaneously at the time of first admission. Patients were divided into 4 groups in terms of the extent of radiological lesions. These …

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Epidemic Situation Of The Complex Seasonality Of Imported Influenza A And B Virustransmission In Guangxi Ports Of China, Xiangjuan Li, Zhongping Liang, Jie Gan, Lingmin Lu Jan 2021

Epidemic Situation Of The Complex Seasonality Of Imported Influenza A And B Virustransmission In Guangxi Ports Of China, Xiangjuan Li, Zhongping Liang, Jie Gan, Lingmin Lu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Analysis of the characteristics of influenza virus in imported cases in Guangxi province of China. Materials and methods: Throat swabs of imported cases with influenza-like symptoms were detected by real-time PCR from July 2016 to December 2019. Results: 1292 laboratory detections of influenza were reported in 3974 influenza-like cases, of which 71.67% (926) were influenza A. The ratio of test positive was 32.82%. The proportion of detections of influenza B was 28.33% (366). A total of 70.51% of the cases mostly came from Vietnam (911). A total of 86.76% (1121) of the cases were imported from Dongxing Port, Nanning …

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Monoclonal Outbreak Of Ralstonia Solanacearum Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infectionassociated With Contaminated Package Of Normal Saline Solution In A Tertiary Carehospital, Özlem Güzel Tunçcan, Murat Di̇zbay, Hasan Selçuk Özger, Si̇dre Ergani̇ş, Fatma Nur Baran Aksakal, Ayşe Meltem Çirak, Gülendam Bozdayi, Kayhan Çağlar Jan 2021

Monoclonal Outbreak Of Ralstonia Solanacearum Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infectionassociated With Contaminated Package Of Normal Saline Solution In A Tertiary Carehospital, Özlem Güzel Tunçcan, Murat Di̇zbay, Hasan Selçuk Özger, Si̇dre Ergani̇ş, Fatma Nur Baran Aksakal, Ayşe Meltem Çirak, Gülendam Bozdayi, Kayhan Çağlar

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Ralstonia solanacearum is a very rare cause of infection in humans. There is no described nosocomial outbreak due to R. solanacearum so far. We determined R. solanacearum as the source of catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) outbreak. Materials and methods: This outbreak analysis was carried out in a 1000-bed tertiary care university hospital in Turkey. The outbreak analysis included hematology, oncology, nephrology, gastroenterology wards, emergency department, and intensive care units. The first case with R. solanacearum CRBSI was detected on May 20, 2019 and R. solanacearum was isolated in catheter blood cultures in 34 patients until October 3, 2019 Results: …

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Current Community Transmission And Future Perspectives On The Covid-19 Process, Seyhan Türk, Can Türk, Ümi̇t Yavuz Malkan, Eli̇f Sena Temi̇rci̇, Mustafa Çağri Peker, İbrahi̇m Celaletti̇n Haznedaroğlu Jan 2021

Current Community Transmission And Future Perspectives On The Covid-19 Process, Seyhan Türk, Can Türk, Ümi̇t Yavuz Malkan, Eli̇f Sena Temi̇rci̇, Mustafa Çağri Peker, İbrahi̇m Celaletti̇n Haznedaroğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: COVID-19 syndrome due to the SARS-CoV-2 virus is a currently challenging situation ongoing worldwide. Since the current pandemic of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is a great concern for everybody in the World, the frequently asked question is how and when the COVID-19 process will be concluded. The aim of this paper is to propose hypotheses in order to answer this essential question. As recently demonstrated, SARS-CoV-2 RNAs can be reverse-transcribed and integrated into the human genome. Our main hypothesis is that the ultimate aim of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is the incorporation to human genome and being an element of the …

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Prevalence And Characteristics Of Hymenoptera Venom Allergy In Urban School Childrenaged 6 To 18 Years Living In Trabzon, Özge Baba, Gülay Kaya, Mehtap Haktanir Abul, Neşe Kaklikkaya, Murat Çakir, Fazil Orhan Jan 2021

Prevalence And Characteristics Of Hymenoptera Venom Allergy In Urban School Childrenaged 6 To 18 Years Living In Trabzon, Özge Baba, Gülay Kaya, Mehtap Haktanir Abul, Neşe Kaklikkaya, Murat Çakir, Fazil Orhan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Hymenoptera venom allergy is one of the leading causes of systemic allergic reactions in both adults and children. The present study was conducted to evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of Hymenoptera venom allergy in urban school children aged 6 to 18 years living in Trabzon. Materials and methods: In this cross-sectional, two-level survey study, children were recruited using random sampling of public primary and secondary schools. Firstly, parents were asked about their child's age and sex and whether their child had ever been stung by any kind of bee. When they responded "yes" to the last question, they attended …

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Point-Of-Care Ultrasound Assessment Of The Inferior Vena Cava Distensibility Index Inmechanically Ventilated Children In The Operating Room, Riza Di̇nçer Yildizdaş, Özden Özgür Horoz, Ahmet Yöntem, Faruk Eki̇nci̇, Vahi̇de Nagehan Aslan, Demet Lafli Tunay, Murat Türkeün Ilginel Jan 2021

Point-Of-Care Ultrasound Assessment Of The Inferior Vena Cava Distensibility Index Inmechanically Ventilated Children In The Operating Room, Riza Di̇nçer Yildizdaş, Özden Özgür Horoz, Ahmet Yöntem, Faruk Eki̇nci̇, Vahi̇de Nagehan Aslan, Demet Lafli Tunay, Murat Türkeün Ilginel

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background and aim: Point-of-care ultrasound imaging of the inferior vena cava distensibility index is a potential indicator for determining fluid overload and dehydration in the mechanically ventilated patients. Data on inferior vena cava distensibility index and inferior vena cava distensibility variability are limited in mechanically ventilated pediatric patients. That is why our aim in this study was to measure inferior vena cava distensibility index and to obtain mean values in pediatric patients, ventilated in the operating room before the ambulatory surgical procedure started. Materials and methods: This crosssectional study was performed between February 2019 and February 2020. Ultrasonographic measurements were …

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Is Microrna 1910-3p (Mir-1910-3p) A Really Distinctive Marker For Psoriasis?, Melek Karabacak, İjlal Erturan, Kuyaş Heki̇mler Öztürk, Havva Hi̇lal Ayvaz, Selma Korkmaz, Mehmet Yildirim, Hi̇kmet Orhan Jan 2021

Is Microrna 1910-3p (Mir-1910-3p) A Really Distinctive Marker For Psoriasis?, Melek Karabacak, İjlal Erturan, Kuyaş Heki̇mler Öztürk, Havva Hi̇lal Ayvaz, Selma Korkmaz, Mehmet Yildirim, Hi̇kmet Orhan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Although the cause of immune activation in the pathogenesis of psoriasis is still unclear, miRs are thought to have an effect on psoriasis. This work aimed to evaluate the role of miRs (miR-4649-3p, miR-6867-5p, miR-4296, miR-210, and miR-1910-3p) that target the FOXP3 mRNA and IL-17A mRNA in psoriasis. Materials and methods: Forty-four psoriasis patients and 44 healthy controls were included in the study. Quantitative real-time PCR (qRT-PCR) was used for the measurement of miRs. Serum IL-17A levels were determined by an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. Results: Plasma miR-1910-3p levels were significantly lower in the patient group than the …

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Popliteal Artery Aneurysms Treatments: Early Midterm Results Of The Use Of Endovascularstent Grafts, Kaptaniderya Tayfur, Mehmet Şenel Bademci̇ Jan 2021

Popliteal Artery Aneurysms Treatments: Early Midterm Results Of The Use Of Endovascularstent Grafts, Kaptaniderya Tayfur, Mehmet Şenel Bademci̇

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Popliteal artery aneurysms (PAAs) are abnormal bulgings, which account for 70% of all peripheral artery aneurysms. They are usually asymptomatic. In this study, we present our long-term results of endovascular stent grafts in the treatment of PAA in the light of literature data. Material and methods: A total of 63 legs of 63 patients with PAA, who were treated with endovascular techniques in our clinic between July 2010 and July 2019, were retrospectively analyzed. All patients underwent color Doppler ultrasound (DUS), magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), or computed tomography angiography (CTA) to identify the diameter and length of PAAs, vessel …

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Insectum Non Grata: The Harlequin Ladybird, Harmonia Axyridis (Pallas, 1773)(Coleoptera, Coccinellidae) In Turkey, Ahmet Karataş, Ayşegül Karataş, Ni̇zametti̇n Yavuz, Eli̇f Deni̇z Ülker, Özgür Koçak, Burak Akbaba Jan 2021

Insectum Non Grata: The Harlequin Ladybird, Harmonia Axyridis (Pallas, 1773)(Coleoptera, Coccinellidae) In Turkey, Ahmet Karataş, Ayşegül Karataş, Ni̇zametti̇n Yavuz, Eli̇f Deni̇z Ülker, Özgür Koçak, Burak Akbaba

Turkish Journal of Zoology

The Harlequin Ladybird, Harmonia axyridis (Pallas, 1773), is native to Eastern Asia but it has been introduced to many countries in Africa, America, and Eurasia. In Turkey, H. axyridis is one of the most fast-spreading invasive alien species. Since the collection of the first specimens in 2010, H. axyridis spread almost all over the country. The species spreads fast in Turkey according to the new records, obtained originally from the field studies and the citizen science data. It was recorded for the first time from 19 of 81 Turkish provinces (Ankara, Antalya, Balıkesir, Bolu, Bursa, İstanbul, İzmir, Karaman, Kastamonu, Kırklareli, …

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Immunoglobulins And Acute Phase Proteins In Van Cats - Associations With Sex, Age, Andeye Colour, Pinar Coşkun, Vahdetti̇n Altunok, Fi̇li̇z Kazak, Nazmi̇ Yüksek Jan 2021

Immunoglobulins And Acute Phase Proteins In Van Cats - Associations With Sex, Age, Andeye Colour, Pinar Coşkun, Vahdetti̇n Altunok, Fi̇li̇z Kazak, Nazmi̇ Yüksek

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

It was aimed to determine concentrations of plasma immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, IgM) and acute phase proteins (?-1 acid glycoprotein, serum amyloid A, ceruloplasmin) and the association of these parameters with age, sex, and eye colour in Van cats. Blood plasma of healthy, forty-seven Van cats (Van Cat Home) fed with standard cat food were involved in the study. Cats were divided into four groups based on age ( 5) and eye colour (amber-amber, amber-blue, blue-amber, and blue-blue eyes described from left to right), and two groups based on sex (male and female). Plasma IgG, IgA, IgM, ?-1 acid glycoprotein, serum …

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