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The Apoptotic And Proliferative Effects Of Tulathromycin And Gamithromycin On Bovinetracheal Epithelial Cell Culture, Yaşar Şahi̇n, Ebru Yildirim, Begüm Yurdakök Di̇kmen, Mustafa Türk Jan 2022

The Apoptotic And Proliferative Effects Of Tulathromycin And Gamithromycin On Bovinetracheal Epithelial Cell Culture, Yaşar Şahi̇n, Ebru Yildirim, Begüm Yurdakök Di̇kmen, Mustafa Türk

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Gamithromycin and tulathromycin are commonly used in the treatment of bovine respiratory bacterial diseases. The current work was undertaken to establish the apoptotic, necrotic, and cytotoxic effects of these antibiotics in the target animal. Cells with apoptosis and necrosis were determined by dual staining method, cytotoxic effects were determined by MTT assay, cell proliferative effects were examined by XCelligence real-time cell analysis system (RTCA-SP). The comparison between gamithromycin and tulathromycin concentrations on tracheal cells in terms of % cell viability was found to be significantly different. While the cell viability percentage of gamithromycin was higher at 150 μg/mL, 180 μg/mL, …

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Effect Of Age, Stocking Density, Genotype, And Cage Tier On Feather Score Of Layer Pure Lines, Selami̇ Tok, Ahmet Şekeroğlu, Mustafa Duman, Brian Tainika Jan 2022

Effect Of Age, Stocking Density, Genotype, And Cage Tier On Feather Score Of Layer Pure Lines, Selami̇ Tok, Ahmet Şekeroğlu, Mustafa Duman, Brian Tainika

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of the study was to investigate the effect of genotype, age, stocking density, and cage tier on the feather score of egg-laying pure lines. The trial was carried out with five white (BLACK, BLUE, MARON, BROWN, and D229) and six brown (RIR1, RIR2, BAR1, BAR2, COL, and LINE54) eggshell lines as classified by the Ankara poultry research institute. In the experiment, 162 chicks were randomly selected from each of the 11 lines; thus, a total of 1782 chicks (810 and 972 white and brown layer pure lines, respectively). At 17 weeks of age, pullets were chosen at random …

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A Game Theoretic Approach To Design Mating Programs For Livestock, Ebru Ergüneş Berki̇n, Hasan Önder, Özgür Hakan Aydoğmuş Jan 2022

A Game Theoretic Approach To Design Mating Programs For Livestock, Ebru Ergüneş Berki̇n, Hasan Önder, Özgür Hakan Aydoğmuş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, we proposed a new game theoretic method to design a mating program. The index and game theoretic methods were applied with calculated breeding values using pedigree on two different data sets whose economic traits consist of negative (milk yield and fat percentage) and positive (birth and weaning weight) genetic correlated data. For the negative genetic correlated data set, even if total expected benefits were equal for two methods, mating programs were changed, and the coefficient of variation obtained using the game theoretic method was smaller than that of the index method. This result showed that the expected …

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Effects Of Centrifugation And Washing Of Freeze-Thawed Blood On Isolated Dna Characteristics, Mevlüt Arslan Jan 2022

Effects Of Centrifugation And Washing Of Freeze-Thawed Blood On Isolated Dna Characteristics, Mevlüt Arslan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

DNA isolations from the whole blood are commonly performed to obtain DNA for molecular research and diagnostics. Generally, blood samples are taken into anticoagulant tubes and stored in deep freezers until DNA isolation. In fresh blood, pretreatments or leukocytes preparations can be performed and suggested for advanced DNA isolation. However, similar applications in freeze-thawed blood (FTB) have not been shown yet. In the study, centrifugation and washing of FTB were applied as pretreatment before DNA isolations, and their effects on isolated DNA characteristics including DNA integrity, quality, quantity, mitochondrial (mt), and nuclear (n) DNA levels were investigated. Microscopic and flow …

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Can Surfactants Affect Mortality And Morbidity In Term Infants With Respiratory Failure?, Senem Alkan Özdemi̇r, Özlem Yilman, Şebnem Çalkavur, Tüli̇n Gökmen Yildirim Jan 2022

Can Surfactants Affect Mortality And Morbidity In Term Infants With Respiratory Failure?, Senem Alkan Özdemi̇r, Özlem Yilman, Şebnem Çalkavur, Tüli̇n Gökmen Yildirim

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: We aimed to discuss term infants who are given surfactant due to respiratory disorder according to the underlying etiology, the dose of surfactant administration, and the need for repeated surfactant administration. Materials and methods: In this retrospective study infants hospitalized in the 4th level neonatal intensive care unit during January 2019 and December 2021 and administered surfactant due to respiratory distress were included. Term infants given surfactant due to respiratory failure were included in the study through the data recording system. The number of surfactant doses, indications for administration, mortality, duration of hospitalization, intubation time, and inotrope use were …

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Estimation Of The Factors Affecting Lactation Milk Yield Of Holstein Cattle By The Adaptiveneuro-Fuzzy Inference System, Aycan Mutlu Yağanoğlu Jan 2022

Estimation Of The Factors Affecting Lactation Milk Yield Of Holstein Cattle By The Adaptiveneuro-Fuzzy Inference System, Aycan Mutlu Yağanoğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study is to estimate lactation milk yield of Holstein cattle using first calving age, lactation period, and service period with (ANFIS) adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system. The input variables for the system in the study were first calving age, lactation period, and service period. The output variable from the system was lactation milk yield. Predicted values obtained from the ANFIS were compared with the observed values. Twenty-seven rule functions are used to obtain the best model and 1000 epochs are used to estimate the accuracy of the training and testing error. The relations between the output and …

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Association Of Trinucleotide Repeat Polymorphisms Cag And Ggc In Exon 1 Of The Androgen Receptor Gene With Male Infertility: A Cross-Sectional Study, Mussarat Ashraf, Dr. Shahana Urooj Kazmi, Hemaila Tariq, Adnan Munir, Rehana Rehman Jan 2022

Association Of Trinucleotide Repeat Polymorphisms Cag And Ggc In Exon 1 Of The Androgen Receptor Gene With Male Infertility: A Cross-Sectional Study, Mussarat Ashraf, Dr. Shahana Urooj Kazmi, Hemaila Tariq, Adnan Munir, Rehana Rehman

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Infertility is a global problem that brings about serious sexual and social consequences that strain the health sector and society. The expansion of CAG and GGC repeats in androgen receptor (AR) gene (Ensembl number ENSG00000169083) may lead to reduced fertility. Our objective was to determine the association of CAG and GGC repeats with altered sperm parameters in male infertile subjects. Materials and methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted at Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan. A total of 376 males were recruited, out of which group A (N = 208) and group B (N = 168) were comprised of …

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The State Of Work In Athletic Training: A Conversation, K. Ellis F. Mair, Lindsey E. Eberman Jan 2022

The State Of Work In Athletic Training: A Conversation, K. Ellis F. Mair, Lindsey E. Eberman

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

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Body Tempering And Its Effect On Ankle Dorsiflexion And Power, Neal Ori, Justin Goins, Jay Patel, Robbie Ingle Jan 2022

Body Tempering And Its Effect On Ankle Dorsiflexion And Power, Neal Ori, Justin Goins, Jay Patel, Robbie Ingle

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Body Tempering (BT) is a newer myofascial release (MFR) technique that is used by athletes and healthcare professionals. The effects of BT are stated to be similar to foam rolling (FR) and other MFR techniques, but there is minimal research assessing the effects of BT on power and range of motion (ROM). The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of BT on ankle dorsiflexion ROM and power, as well as to compare the effects of BT to traditional FR. Twenty college-aged participants (10 males-10 females) were tested before and after intervention on three measurements of the broad …

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Causes Of Severe Infections In Patients With Systemic Sclerosis And Associated Factors, Müçteba Enes Yayla, Emi̇ne Uslu Yurteri̇, Murat Torğutalp, Di̇dem Şahi̇n Eroğlu, Serdar Sezer, Ayşe Bahar Keleşoğlu Di̇nçer, Emi̇ne Gözde Aydemi̇r Gülöksüz, Mehmet Levent Yüksel, Recep Yilmaz, Aşkin Ateş, Tahsi̇n Murat Turğay, Gülay Kinikli Jan 2022

Causes Of Severe Infections In Patients With Systemic Sclerosis And Associated Factors, Müçteba Enes Yayla, Emi̇ne Uslu Yurteri̇, Murat Torğutalp, Di̇dem Şahi̇n Eroğlu, Serdar Sezer, Ayşe Bahar Keleşoğlu Di̇nçer, Emi̇ne Gözde Aydemi̇r Gülöksüz, Mehmet Levent Yüksel, Recep Yilmaz, Aşkin Ateş, Tahsi̇n Murat Turğay, Gülay Kinikli

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a chronic systemic disease characterized by vascular damage, autoimmunity, and fibrosis in the skin and internal organs. In this study, we tried to determine the causes of severe infection in patients with SSc and to reveal the factors associated with severe infection. Materials and methods: We retrospectively examined 214 SSc patients between January 2010 and August 2020. Forty-seven patients with at least one severe infection and 167 patients without severe infection were compared. Results: A total of 76 episodes of severe infections were detected in 47 (22%) patients. Common infections included pneumonia, infected digital ulcer, …

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Concussion Profiles: Moving Beyond The Graded Symptom Scale, Tamara Valovich Mcleod, Brian Vesci Jan 2022

Concussion Profiles: Moving Beyond The Graded Symptom Scale, Tamara Valovich Mcleod, Brian Vesci

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

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Role Of Pd-1/Pd-L1-Mediated Tumour Immune Escape Mechanism And Microsatellite Instability In The Bcg Failure Of High-Grade Urothelial Carcinomas, Fadi̇me Gül Salman, Duygu Kankaya, Hi̇lal Özakinci, Yasemi̇n Şahi̇n, Eralp Kubi̇lay, Evren Süer, Serhat Hayme, Sümer Baltaci Jan 2022

Role Of Pd-1/Pd-L1-Mediated Tumour Immune Escape Mechanism And Microsatellite Instability In The Bcg Failure Of High-Grade Urothelial Carcinomas, Fadi̇me Gül Salman, Duygu Kankaya, Hi̇lal Özakinci, Yasemi̇n Şahi̇n, Eralp Kubi̇lay, Evren Süer, Serhat Hayme, Sümer Baltaci

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Intravesical BCG treatment fails inexplicably in 30%-45% of patients for high-grade nonmuscle-invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC). We aimed to investigate the role of PD-1/PD-L1 interaction on BCG failure of high-grade NMIBC and to identify biomarkers for predicting BCG responsive cases. Materials and methods: Thirty BCG responsive and 29 nonresponsive NMIBCs were included in the study. Expressions of PDL1(SP-263), MSH2, MSH6, PMS2, and MLH1 were evaluated on pre- and post-BCG transurethral resection (TUR-B) specimens by immunohistochemistry. PD-L1(SP-263) expression was categorised as negative/low, high. DNA mismatch repair protein (MMR) expressions were classified as 'reduced' if ≤30% of nuclei stained, 'preserved' if >30% …

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Assessment Of S-Nitrosothiol And Thiol/Disulfide Levels In Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients, Mehmet Murat Yi̇ği̇tbaşi, Abdullah Nabi̇ Aslan, Harun Kundi̇, Mücahi̇t Furkan Erkiliç, Özcan Erel, Haci Ahmet Kasapkara Jan 2022

Assessment Of S-Nitrosothiol And Thiol/Disulfide Levels In Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients, Mehmet Murat Yi̇ği̇tbaşi, Abdullah Nabi̇ Aslan, Harun Kundi̇, Mücahi̇t Furkan Erkiliç, Özcan Erel, Haci Ahmet Kasapkara

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The level of nitric oxide (NO) is important to protect the heart from ischemic damage in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients. S-nitrosothiol (SNO) is a molecule that represents the main form of NO storage in the vascular structure. In addition, dynamic thiol/disulfide homeostasis (TDH) is known to play an important role in maintaining the oxidant-antioxidant balance. In this study, our aim is to evaluate the oxidative/nitrosative stress status according to SNO level and TDH in patients with ACS. Materials and methods: The study included 124 patients who were admitted to the emergency service and 124 consecutive individuals who applied …

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The Effect Of Topically Administered Lavender Aromatherapy On The Pain Of Insulin Injection In Diabetic Patients: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, Hati̇ce Demi̇rağ, Sevi̇lay Hi̇nti̇stan, Enes Bulut Jan 2022

The Effect Of Topically Administered Lavender Aromatherapy On The Pain Of Insulin Injection In Diabetic Patients: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial, Hati̇ce Demi̇rağ, Sevi̇lay Hi̇nti̇stan, Enes Bulut

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Needle phobia occurs in more than half of diabetic patients due to the pain caused by frequent insulin injections. Therefore, this study evaluated the effect of topically administered lavender aromatherapy on the pain of insulin injections in diabetic patients. Materials and methods: In this double-blind randomized controlled and experimental study, patients who met the study criteria were divided into three groups; topical lavender oil (n = 60), placebo (n = 60), and control (n = 60) groups. The data were collected using the "Patient Information Form", the "Follow-up Form", the "Verbal Category Scale (VCS)", and the "Visual Analogue Scale …

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Enhancing Effect Of Nicotine On Electrical Field Stimulation Elicited Contractile Responses In Isolated Rabbit Bladder Straight Muscle; The Role Of Cannabinoid And Vanilloid Receptors, Sevi̇l Özger İlhan, Gökçe Sevi̇m Öztürk Fi̇ncan, Yağmur Okçay, Derya Sebi̇le Koç, Celi̇l İlker Aşkin, Ayşe Kübra Ki̇bar, İsmai̇l Mert Vural, Yusuf Sarioğlu Jan 2022

Enhancing Effect Of Nicotine On Electrical Field Stimulation Elicited Contractile Responses In Isolated Rabbit Bladder Straight Muscle; The Role Of Cannabinoid And Vanilloid Receptors, Sevi̇l Özger İlhan, Gökçe Sevi̇m Öztürk Fi̇ncan, Yağmur Okçay, Derya Sebi̇le Koç, Celi̇l İlker Aşkin, Ayşe Kübra Ki̇bar, İsmai̇l Mert Vural, Yusuf Sarioğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Nicotine acts as an agonist of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChR). These receptors belong to a superfamily of ligand-gated ion channels. We previously demonstrated that nicotine increased electrical field stimulation (EFS)-induced contractile or relaxation responses, possibly by facilitating neurotransmitter release from nerve terminals in various rabbit tissues. Studies have shown that there is an interaction between the endocannabinoid and nicotinic systems. This study aimed to investigate the interaction between nicotine and the endocannabinoid system in the rabbit urine bladder and also investigate the enhancing effect of nicotine on EFS-induced contractile responses in rabbit isolated bladder smooth muscle and its interaction …

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Etiological, Clinical, And Laboratory Evaluation Of Congenital Hypothyroidism And Determination Of Levothyroxine (Lt4) Dose At Treatment Interruption In Differentiating Permanent Vs. Transient Patients, İsmai̇l Dündar, Mehmet Aki̇f Büyükavci, Nurdan Çi̇ftci̇ Jan 2022

Etiological, Clinical, And Laboratory Evaluation Of Congenital Hypothyroidism And Determination Of Levothyroxine (Lt4) Dose At Treatment Interruption In Differentiating Permanent Vs. Transient Patients, İsmai̇l Dündar, Mehmet Aki̇f Büyükavci, Nurdan Çi̇ftci̇

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Congenital hypothyroidism (CH) is the most common cause of preventable but irreversible mental retardation in children, although the risk has been widely abolished by national neonatal screening programs. The aim of this study was to determine, (a) the cause of CH, (b) the etiological cause of persistent CH and (c) to investigate the role of laboratory and clinical data in predicting persistent and transient CH. Materials and methods: Patients diagnosed with CH, who started L-thyroxine treatment and were followed up for at least three years were included. Patient data were reviewed retrospectively. Serum thyroid hormones were measured four weeks …

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Management Of Recurrent Hemoptysis: A Single-Center Experience, Seda Tural Önür, Sedat Altin, Fatma Tokgöz Akyil, Kaan Kara, Si̇nem Nedi̇me Sökücü, Cengi̇z Özdemi̇r, Mehmet Aki̇f Özgül, Muzaffer Meti̇n, Levent Cansever, Aysun Ölçmen, Nuri̇ Özgür Kiliçkesmez Jan 2022

Management Of Recurrent Hemoptysis: A Single-Center Experience, Seda Tural Önür, Sedat Altin, Fatma Tokgöz Akyil, Kaan Kara, Si̇nem Nedi̇me Sökücü, Cengi̇z Özdemi̇r, Mehmet Aki̇f Özgül, Muzaffer Meti̇n, Levent Cansever, Aysun Ölçmen, Nuri̇ Özgür Kiliçkesmez

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: A successful planning methodology for patients with hemoptysis promises overall improvement in patient care. Conducted in a reference center for chest diseases, the present study aims to analyze characteristics and predictors of interventional methods in patients with recurrent hemoptysis. Materials and methods: The present study is a single-center, retrospective observational study. Between 2015 and 2018, 5973 patients with follow-up data until 2021 requiring more than one hospitalization due to recurrent hemoptysis were investigated. Patient characteristics, the amount of hemoptysis, baseline admission parameters, interventional procedures of bronchial artery embolization (BAE), fiberoptic bronchoscopy, rigid bronchoscopy, and surgical resections applied were analyzed …

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Extremely High Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Revisited In Rheumatic Diseases: A Singlecenter Experience, Zehra Özsoy, Emre Bi̇lgi̇n, Melek Seren Aksun, İmdat Eroğlu, Umut Kalyoncu Jan 2022

Extremely High Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Revisited In Rheumatic Diseases: A Singlecenter Experience, Zehra Özsoy, Emre Bi̇lgi̇n, Melek Seren Aksun, İmdat Eroğlu, Umut Kalyoncu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The objectives were to define the distribution of rheumatic diseases in patients with erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) ≥ 100 mm/h and to find variables that can differentiate main study groups from others. Materials and methods: Charts of patients admitted with ESR ≥ 100 mm/h between 2015 and 2020 were reviewed. Patients were divided into four diagnostic groups based on etiology: infection (without a rheumatic diagnosis), oncologic (without a rheumatic diagnosis), rheumatic, and no definitive diagnosis. Patients with the rheumatic diagnosis were divided into three main study groups: those who had been recently diagnosed with a rheumatic disease, those who …

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The Correlations Between Dynamic Contrast Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging And Immunohistochemical Data In Head And Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas, Nuri̇ Karabay, Hande Meli̇ke Bülbül, Ersoy Doğan, Ahmet Ömer İki̇z, Gökseni̇l Bülbül, Sülen Sarioğlu Jan 2022

The Correlations Between Dynamic Contrast Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging And Immunohistochemical Data In Head And Neck Squamous Cell Carcinomas, Nuri̇ Karabay, Hande Meli̇ke Bülbül, Ersoy Doğan, Ahmet Ömer İki̇z, Gökseni̇l Bülbül, Sülen Sarioğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Dynamic contrast enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) can in vivo characterize tumor microvascular environment. The aim of the present study was to reveal the DCE-MRI findings and to determine the correlation between these findings and immunohistochemical data in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). Materials and methods: Thirty-three patients diagnosed with primary HNSCC were evaluated retrospectively. DCE-MRI was conducted in all cases. CD34, CD105, and ki-67 expressions were analyzed with immunohistochemistry in tissue sections to determine micro-vessel density and proliferative activity. Results: The DCE-MRI is a successful technique in distinguishing tumor tissue from normal tissue. It was determined …

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Effectiveness Of Virtual Reality-Based Vestibular Rehabilitation In Patients With Peripheral Vestibular Hypofunction, Yuşa Başoğlu, Mustafa Bülent Şerbetçi̇oğlu, İlayda Çeli̇k, Hasan Demi̇rhan Jan 2022

Effectiveness Of Virtual Reality-Based Vestibular Rehabilitation In Patients With Peripheral Vestibular Hypofunction, Yuşa Başoğlu, Mustafa Bülent Şerbetçi̇oğlu, İlayda Çeli̇k, Hasan Demi̇rhan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The rehabilitation of classical peripheral vestibular disorders is long and costly. Recently, interactive systems based on virtual reality (VR) technology have reduced the cost of vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) and made the process more enjoyable. This study aims to investigate the effects of VR-based VRT in patients diagnosed with peripheral vestibular hypofunction (PVH). Materials and methods: In this study, a VR-based VRT program that utilized Sony Playstation®4 VR Head Mounted Display was applied to 25 patients (between 18-60) diagnosed with PVH. PVH was diagnosed by evaluating the patients' clinical histories, the findings in the "Micromedical Technologies VisualEyes Spectrum" videonystagmography …

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Conservative Care Of A Patient With Initial Anterior Shoulder Dislocation Participating In An Intercollegiate Basketball: A Disablement Model Case Study, Lucas Bianco Jan 2022

Conservative Care Of A Patient With Initial Anterior Shoulder Dislocation Participating In An Intercollegiate Basketball: A Disablement Model Case Study, Lucas Bianco

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

A 23-year-old male patient participating in intercollegiate basketball, suffered an acute shoulder dislocation. The patient was diagnosed with an anterior glenohumeral labral tear and was treated with an indirect approach to increase range of motion (ROM) and function while decreasing pain. Patient-related outcome (PRO) measures were used along with clinician related outcome (CRO) measures to discharge the patient. The immediate changes in ROM and pain along with follow-up assessments of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, Hand (DASH) Scale achieved Minimal Clinically Importance Difference (MCID) levels. As rehabilitation specialists, athletic trainers have the opportunity to provide quality care to patients …

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Effect Of Vitamin D On Myocardial Remodeling And Inflammatory Status In Children With Congenital Heart Disease, Sabi̇re Gökalp, Fatma Sedef Tunaoğlu, Fatma Canbeyli̇, Semi̇ha Terlemez, Vi̇ldan Atasayan, Lati̇fe Arzu Aral, Serdar Kula, Ayşe Deni̇z Oğuz Jan 2022

Effect Of Vitamin D On Myocardial Remodeling And Inflammatory Status In Children With Congenital Heart Disease, Sabi̇re Gökalp, Fatma Sedef Tunaoğlu, Fatma Canbeyli̇, Semi̇ha Terlemez, Vi̇ldan Atasayan, Lati̇fe Arzu Aral, Serdar Kula, Ayşe Deni̇z Oğuz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Vitamin D insufficiency is a common public health problem that is often unrecognized in children with congenital heart disease, and is not generally evaluated at congenital heart disease (CHD) follow-up. Recent studies have suggested that inadequate vitamin D status may have an adverse effect on cardiovascular health. This study investigates the relationship between vitamin D levels and hemodynamic parameters in children with CHD. Methods: Included in the study 40 patients (25 females, 15 males) with CHD, who were evaluated for Ross heart failure score, vitamin D, parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcium, phosphorus, alkaline phosphatase (ALP), whole blood count (WBC) and …

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Graston Technique® Combined With Therapeutic Intervention As An Alternative Treatment For A Grade Iii Ucl Thumb Sprain: A Disablement Model Case Study, Raul Anaya Jr., Kim Bacalla, Annette D. Monk Jan 2022

Graston Technique® Combined With Therapeutic Intervention As An Alternative Treatment For A Grade Iii Ucl Thumb Sprain: A Disablement Model Case Study, Raul Anaya Jr., Kim Bacalla, Annette D. Monk

Clinical Practice in Athletic Training

Nonoperative measures have been shown to have positive effects on thumb ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) sprains considered less than complete. This case presents evidence supporting Graston Technique® (GT) plus therapeutic exercise in order to decrease pain and stiffness in a collegiate football athlete who sustained a grade III UCL sprain. The results showed that there was a reduction in pain level above the minimal clinically importance difference, and ROM improved throughout the three-week intervention. The findings of this case study provide minimal support for an alternative treatment to reduce pain and stiffness in a grade III UCL sprain, with further …

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Ultrasonographic/Regional Muscle Measurements For Diagnosing Sarcopenia In Older Adults With And Without Dementia, Zekeri̇ya Ülger, Gözde Şengül Ayçi̇çek, Özgür Kara, Murat Kara Jan 2022

Ultrasonographic/Regional Muscle Measurements For Diagnosing Sarcopenia In Older Adults With And Without Dementia, Zekeri̇ya Ülger, Gözde Şengül Ayçi̇çek, Özgür Kara, Murat Kara

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Sarcopenia and dementia are growing concerns among older adults that muscle and brain atrophy may cooccur. We aimed to compare the age-related loss of muscle mass by using ultrasound (US), and skeletal muscle mass index (SMI) by bioelectrical impedance analysis in older adults with and without dementia. Materials and methods: A total of 221 older adults aged ≥65 years were included in the study. The diagnosis of sarcopenia was established if low muscle mass according to either SMI or sonographic gastrocnemius (GC) muscle thickness was combined with low grip strength. The diagnosis of dementia was based on the National …

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Frailty In Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Reliability And Validity Of The Turkish Version Of The Gérontopôle Frailty Screening Tool, Serdar Ceylan, Merve Güner Oytun, Arzu Okyar Baş, Meltem Koca, Burcu Balam Doğu, Meltem Gülhan Hali̇l, Mustafa Cankurtaran, Cafer Balci Jan 2022

Frailty In Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Reliability And Validity Of The Turkish Version Of The Gérontopôle Frailty Screening Tool, Serdar Ceylan, Merve Güner Oytun, Arzu Okyar Baş, Meltem Koca, Burcu Balam Doğu, Meltem Gülhan Hali̇l, Mustafa Cankurtaran, Cafer Balci

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Recognizing frailty had a great importance in countries with an increasing geriatric population. The study aims to evaluate the reliability and validation of the Gérontopôle frailty screening tool (GFST), which was developed to screen frailty in the community-dwelling older adults, for the Turkish population. Materials and methods: In this crosssectional study, participants who applied to the geriatrics outpatient clinic of a university hospital were included. Comprehensive geriatric assessments of all patients were performed. The validity of the GFST was tested by its concordance with the FRAIL scale. Test-retest and interrater reliability analyses were made. Results: Ninety-six patients were included …

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Feasibility Of 3d T1w Sequences In Contrast-Material Enhanced Mr Cisternography At 3t, Oktay Algin, Ural Koç, Giyas Ayberk Jan 2022

Feasibility Of 3d T1w Sequences In Contrast-Material Enhanced Mr Cisternography At 3t, Oktay Algin, Ural Koç, Giyas Ayberk

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: We investigated the diagnostic values and artifact severities of 3D-T1W sequences in the diagnosis of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage. Material and methods: We retrospectively reviewed 3-tesla contrast-material enhanced MR cisternography exams of 22 patients with suspected CSF leakage in 4 years. The presence of the artifacts on 3D-T1W data was evaluated using a 4-point scale (0: none; 1: minimal; 2: moderate; 3: prominent). Agreements between CSF leakage results of the 3D-T1W sequences and consensus decisions were evaluated via kappa values. Artifact scores were analyzed by Fisher's exact test. Results: The most compatible techniques with the consensus diagnoses were fat-saturated …

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Monitoring Renal Oxygenation Status By Near-Infrared Spectroscopy During Ureterorenoscopy In Children, Sema Şanal Baş, Meryem Onay, Çi̇ğdem Arslan Alici, Umut Alici, Baran Tokar Jan 2022

Monitoring Renal Oxygenation Status By Near-Infrared Spectroscopy During Ureterorenoscopy In Children, Sema Şanal Baş, Meryem Onay, Çi̇ğdem Arslan Alici, Umut Alici, Baran Tokar

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) monitoring demonstrates renal blood flow, perfusion, and oxygenation changes. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of pediatric endourological interventions (PEI) on regional oxygen saturation value (rSO2 ) using renal NIRS monitoring. Materials and methods: Patients having bilateral inguinal surgery (group I), cystoscopy (group II), and ureterorenoscopy (group III), 20 patients in each group, were included in the study. NIRS values before induction (T0) and at 5 min (T5), 10 min (T10), 15 min (T15), 20 min (T20), 25 min (T25), 30 min (T30) of the surgical procedure, and at the postextubation (Tend) were determined. The …

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Detection Method Of Intraoperative Awareness: A Randomized Comparative Study, Meltem Bektaş, Türkay Çakan, Pinar Kirdemi̇r, Meli̇s Engi̇n, Hülya Başar Jan 2022

Detection Method Of Intraoperative Awareness: A Randomized Comparative Study, Meltem Bektaş, Türkay Çakan, Pinar Kirdemi̇r, Meli̇s Engi̇n, Hülya Başar

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The incidence of intraoperative awareness varies in a wide range in the literature. The reasons for these different results include the questioning method used and the questioning time. The goal of this study is to compare the effectiveness of different questioning methods and times used in intraoperative awareness research for detecting the incidence. Materials and methods: We recruited patients between the ages of 18-70 years, with normal cognitive functions and able to speak after general anesthesia to the study. The patients were randomly divided into two groups. In Group 1 we applied the modified Brice questionnaire in the first …

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A Survey Of Ixodid Ticks In Stray Dogs And Molecular Detection Of Ehrlichia Canis Fromticks In Central Iran, Hosein Khovand, Saeid Reza Nourollahi Fard, Mohammad Khalili, Maziar Jajarmi Jan 2022

A Survey Of Ixodid Ticks In Stray Dogs And Molecular Detection Of Ehrlichia Canis Fromticks In Central Iran, Hosein Khovand, Saeid Reza Nourollahi Fard, Mohammad Khalili, Maziar Jajarmi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Ticks are well known as hematophagous ectoparasites, which cause different diseases in humans and animals. This investigation was designed in central Iran to assess the prevalence, intensity, and abundance of tick infestation in stray dogs and detection of Ehrlichia canis. Overall, 962 ticks were collected from 260 stray dogs between April and August 2018. DNA samples with the goal of amplification of pathogen were screened by real-time PCR assay. The prevalence of tick infestation on stray dogs was 60.3%. Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (s.l.) was only species found in stray dogs. Out of 42 tick pools, 4 (9.5%) were positive …

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Assessment Of Hcv-Rna Test Results And Access Rates To Antiviral Treatment In Patients With Anti-Hcv Positivity-A 10-Year Analysis, Emi̇ne Türkoğlu, Zafer Parlak, Hüseyi̇n Şener Barut Jan 2022

Assessment Of Hcv-Rna Test Results And Access Rates To Antiviral Treatment In Patients With Anti-Hcv Positivity-A 10-Year Analysis, Emi̇ne Türkoğlu, Zafer Parlak, Hüseyi̇n Şener Barut

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Currently, hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection can be cured by direct-acting antivirals (DAAs). In this study, we aimed to find the rate of viremia among patients with a positive anti-HCV test and the rate of antiviral treatment given to viremic patients. We also aimed to reach patients with anti-HCV positivity but not tested for HCV-RNA, and patients, who were diagnosed with HCV-RNA positivity but received no treatment. Materials and methods: In this study, individuals tested for anti-HCV in Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Research and Application Hospital in the period between January 2010 and January 2020 were reviewed retrospectively. Anti-HCV positive …

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