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A High-Fat And High-Fructose Diet Lowers The Cecal Digesta's Weight And Short-Chain Fatty Acid Level Of A Sprague-Dawley Rat Model, Etik Sulistyowati, Dian Handayani, Setyawati Soeharto, Achmad Rudijanto Jan 2022

A High-Fat And High-Fructose Diet Lowers The Cecal Digesta's Weight And Short-Chain Fatty Acid Level Of A Sprague-Dawley Rat Model, Etik Sulistyowati, Dian Handayani, Setyawati Soeharto, Achmad Rudijanto

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study aimed to analyze the effect of a high-fat and high-fructose diet (HFFD) on the digesta weight and short- chain fatty acid (SCFA) levels of cecal digesta in rats. Materials and methods: This study was an experimental study with a posttest-only control group design with male Sprague-Dawley strain rats as the samples. A total of 36 rats were divided into two groups with normal diet (N) and modified HFFD. The data of energy intake, nutrients and fiber, body weight, Lee index, abdominal circumference, digesta weight, and SCFA levels of cecal digesta were collected. Results: The results showed an …


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Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Patterns Of Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy In Clinically Node-Positive Breast Cancerpatients With Pathologically Negative Lymph Nodes After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy, Mutlay Sayan, Irina Vergalasova, Mridula George, Maria Kowzun, Lindsay Potdevin, Shicha Kumar, Bruce Haffty, Nisha Ohri Jan 2022

Patterns Of Postmastectomy Radiation Therapy In Clinically Node-Positive Breast Cancerpatients With Pathologically Negative Lymph Nodes After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy, Mutlay Sayan, Irina Vergalasova, Mridula George, Maria Kowzun, Lindsay Potdevin, Shicha Kumar, Bruce Haffty, Nisha Ohri

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To analyze postmastectomy radiation therapy (PMRT) utilization and its association with overall survival (OS) in patients presenting with node-positive breast cancer who are pathologically node-negative (ypN0) after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC). Materials and methods: Using the National Cancer Data Base (NCDB), we identified patients diagnosed between 2004 and 2013 with clinical T1-4 node-positive nonmetastatic breast cancer who received NAC and underwent mastectomy with pathologically negative lymph node sampling. Multivariable regression models identified factors associated with PMRT use. The Cox proportional hazards model was used to evaluate predictors of mortality. Results: The study included 8766 clinically node-positive patients who met the …


Predictive Values Of Carotid High-Resolution Magnetic Resonance Imaging For Large Embolus Shedding In Carotid Artery Stenting, Xingyue Zheng, Erling Wang, Xiaoqian Guo, Chan Gu, Zhongrui Yan, Peng Yan, Shan Li, Chuanqiang Qu, Jifeng Li, Xiyun Ruan, Qinjian Sun Jan 2022

Predictive Values Of Carotid High-Resolution Magnetic Resonance Imaging For Large Embolus Shedding In Carotid Artery Stenting, Xingyue Zheng, Erling Wang, Xiaoqian Guo, Chan Gu, Zhongrui Yan, Peng Yan, Shan Li, Chuanqiang Qu, Jifeng Li, Xiyun Ruan, Qinjian Sun

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Embolus shedding is one of the important complications in carotid artery stenting (CAS). Carotid high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (HR-MRI) is often used to directly reflect important biological characteristics, such as plaque size and composition, as well as the structure of the carotid artery wall. The aim of this study was to investigate the predictive values of carotid HR-MRI for large embolus shedding in CAS. Materials and methods: In total, 195 patients with carotid stenosis were enrolled. Preoperative carotid HR-MRI was performed to define the nature of the carotid plaques. CAS was performed in all patients, and intraoperative embolic protection …


Circular Rna Circprmt5 Is Upregulated In Breast Cancer And Is Required For Cellproliferation And Migration, Xiaofeng Li, Dairong Zhang, Zuxi Feng, Xiangjing Xu, Jihong Zhang, Aiping Yu, Li Zhu, Jie Xiao, Junhua Du, Min Chen Jan 2022

Circular Rna Circprmt5 Is Upregulated In Breast Cancer And Is Required For Cellproliferation And Migration, Xiaofeng Li, Dairong Zhang, Zuxi Feng, Xiangjing Xu, Jihong Zhang, Aiping Yu, Li Zhu, Jie Xiao, Junhua Du, Min Chen

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: To evaluate the role of cyclic protein arginine methyltransferase 5 (circPRMT5) in the occurrence and development of breast cancer (BC). Materials and methods: A total of 90 BC patients who underwent radical mastectomy and 40 age-matched healthy female controls were recruited in the Second People's Hospital of China Three Gorges University, Yichang Second People's Hospital from 2017 to 2020. Quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was used to detect the expression levels of circPRMT5 in BC tissues, serum, normal breast cell line (MCF-10A), and BC cell line (T47D, MCF-7, BT549, Hs-578T, and MDA-MB-231, MDAMB-468). The associations between circPRMT5 …


Clinical And Imaging Findings Of Patients Diagnosed With Adenovirus-Positivepneumonia During 2015-2019 In Shanghai, China, Chunrong Huang, Dong Wei, Yahui Liu, Guo Chao Shi Jan 2022

Clinical And Imaging Findings Of Patients Diagnosed With Adenovirus-Positivepneumonia During 2015-2019 In Shanghai, China, Chunrong Huang, Dong Wei, Yahui Liu, Guo Chao Shi

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study was to describe the clinical characteristics, chest CT image findings, and potential role of T cells immunity in adenovirus positive pneumonia. Materials/methods: In this retrospective study, medical records of 53 adult Adv+ patients who were admitted to the Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, from May 2015 to August 2019 were included. The presence of adenovirus and other respiratory viruses was detected using polymerase chain reaction of throat swabs samples. Clinical features and chest computed tomography (CT) findings were compared between patients with Adv+ pneumonia and Adv+ non-pneumonia. Results: The top 3 most commonly …


The Evaluation Of Disease Awareness, Caregiver Burden, And Workday Loss In Caregivers Ofcopd Patients, Ayşe Baha, Nurdan Köktürk, Burcu Öztürk Şahi̇n, Eli̇f Yildirim, İpek Özmen, Alev Gürgün, Ayşe Füsun Topçu, Evri̇m Eylem Akpinar, Funda Elmas Uysal, Hadi̇ce Seli̇moğlu Şen, Nalan Ogan, Yeşi̇m Önder, Ömer Tamer Doğan, Mehmet Polatli, Züleyha Bi̇ngöl Jan 2022

The Evaluation Of Disease Awareness, Caregiver Burden, And Workday Loss In Caregivers Ofcopd Patients, Ayşe Baha, Nurdan Köktürk, Burcu Öztürk Şahi̇n, Eli̇f Yildirim, İpek Özmen, Alev Gürgün, Ayşe Füsun Topçu, Evri̇m Eylem Akpinar, Funda Elmas Uysal, Hadi̇ce Seli̇moğlu Şen, Nalan Ogan, Yeşi̇m Önder, Ömer Tamer Doğan, Mehmet Polatli, Züleyha Bi̇ngöl

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Our aim is to determine the caregiver burden of chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD) patient's caregivers, and to determine whether there is a workday loss. Materials and methods: 252 COPD patients and their caregivers were included. Disease information of the patients were recorded and a questionnaire was applied. Socio-demographic characteristics of the caregivers were recorded and a questionnaire consisting of 24 questions including COPD disease, treatment and loss of working days, and the Zarit Scale were used. Results: 128(50.8%) of the patients according to GOLD were group-D, 97(38.5%) of the patient's relatives were working, 62(24.7%) were not able to …


Pregnancy And Its Outcomes In Hemodialysis Patients In Turkey, Hamad Dhei̇r, Özkan Güngör, Memnune Sena Ulu, Ebru Gök Oğuz, Necmi̇ Eren, Orçun Altunören, Erhan Tatar, Kadi̇r Gökhan Atilgan, Süleyman Karaköse, İbrahi̇m Güney, Eray Eroğlu, Rüya Mutluay, İlter Bozaci, Alper Alp, Hakan Akdam Jan 2022

Pregnancy And Its Outcomes In Hemodialysis Patients In Turkey, Hamad Dhei̇r, Özkan Güngör, Memnune Sena Ulu, Ebru Gök Oğuz, Necmi̇ Eren, Orçun Altunören, Erhan Tatar, Kadi̇r Gökhan Atilgan, Süleyman Karaköse, İbrahi̇m Güney, Eray Eroğlu, Rüya Mutluay, İlter Bozaci, Alper Alp, Hakan Akdam

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: This study aimed to investigate pregnancy frequency and evaluate the factors affecting live births in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Materials and methods: Female HD patients whose pregnancy was retrospectively reported between January 1, 2014, and December 31, 2019. The duration of HD, primary disease, and the information on whether the pregnancy resulted in abortion, stillbirth, or live birth, whether the HD duration was prolonged after diagnosing the pregnancy and whether it accompanied preeclampsia were recorded. Results: In this study, we reached 9038 HD female patients' data in the study. A total of 235 pregnancies were detected in 145 patients. The …


A New Device For Bronchoscopy For Better Protection, Aslihan Gürün Kaya, Mi̇raç Öz, İnci̇fer Karnak Orhun, Serhat Erol, Aydin Çi̇ledağ, Demet Karnak, Akin Kaya Jan 2022

A New Device For Bronchoscopy For Better Protection, Aslihan Gürün Kaya, Mi̇raç Öz, İnci̇fer Karnak Orhun, Serhat Erol, Aydin Çi̇ledağ, Demet Karnak, Akin Kaya

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 has not been precisely known in bronchoscopy procedures. We have designed a cabinet device called Ankara University Bronchoscopy Cabinet (Aubrocab® ) to protect healthcare. We aimed to evaluate preventing effect of Aubrocab® on aerosol spreading by measuring the particles in the bronchoscopy suite. Materials and methods: The patients were categorized into two groups as those who underwent bronchoscopy with and without Aubrocab® . We measured PM 0.5 levels before and after bronchoscopy in the bronchoscopy suite. Results: A total of 82 patients, 62 of whom underwent bronchoscopy with Aubrocab® …


Delirium, Dementia, And Depression (3d) Assessment Of Older Patients In The Emergencydepartment: 5-Year Survival Analysis, İsa Kiliçaslan, Myat Soe Thet, Hüseyi̇n Berkay Karahacioğlu, Merve Sevi̇m Artykov, Zekeri̇ya Ülger, Mehmet Ali̇ Aslaner, Banu Kiliçaslan Jan 2022

Delirium, Dementia, And Depression (3d) Assessment Of Older Patients In The Emergencydepartment: 5-Year Survival Analysis, İsa Kiliçaslan, Myat Soe Thet, Hüseyi̇n Berkay Karahacioğlu, Merve Sevi̇m Artykov, Zekeri̇ya Ülger, Mehmet Ali̇ Aslaner, Banu Kiliçaslan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background: While physicians tend to emphasize on physical medical problems, behavioral and cognitive disorders of geriatric patients are usually missed, especially in emergency settings. The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of delirium, dementia, and depression (3D) among older patients (≥65 years old) in the Emergency Department (ED) and to evaluate the effect of geriatric 3D on the 6-month and 5-year mortality. Materials and methods: This was a prospective, observational cohort study, including 415 patients from eligible 512 consecutive older patients, who are 65 years of age or older, presenting to the ED of a tertiary care …


Clinically Mild Encephalitis/Encephalopathy With A Reversible Splenial Lesion Of Thecorpus Callosum In Childhood: A Single-Center Experience, Hali̇l Çeli̇k, Betül Emi̇ne Deri̇nkuyu, Erhan Aksoy, Ülkühan Öztoprak, Nesri̇n Ceylan, Ebru Azapağasi, Suna Özdem, Melahat Melek Oğuz, Deni̇z Yüksel Jan 2022

Clinically Mild Encephalitis/Encephalopathy With A Reversible Splenial Lesion Of Thecorpus Callosum In Childhood: A Single-Center Experience, Hali̇l Çeli̇k, Betül Emi̇ne Deri̇nkuyu, Erhan Aksoy, Ülkühan Öztoprak, Nesri̇n Ceylan, Ebru Azapağasi, Suna Özdem, Melahat Melek Oğuz, Deni̇z Yüksel

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Mild encephalitis/encephalopathy with a reversible splenial lesion (MERS) is a rare clinicoradiological syndrome that typically presents with central nervous system symptoms such as loss of consciousness, seizure, headache, and ophthalmoparesis. Materials and methods: Here, we highlight the characteristics of this syndrome together with the clinical and MRI findings of 6 pediatric patients with MERS. Results: Between January 2017 and October 2020, 6 patients with MERS (3 boys and 3 girls) presented to our center. The mean age was 122 ± 54.6 (min-max: 44-180) months. None of the patients had a chronic disease. In our study, infectious agents were detected …


Additional Gastric Resection After One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass-Are There Benefits?, Haci Murat Çayci, Umut Eren Erdoğdu, Mehmet Aki̇f Türkoğlu, Ali̇ Tardu, Ufuk Arslan, Gözde Doğan, Hasan Çantay Jan 2022

Additional Gastric Resection After One Anastomosis Gastric Bypass-Are There Benefits?, Haci Murat Çayci, Umut Eren Erdoğdu, Mehmet Aki̇f Türkoğlu, Ali̇ Tardu, Ufuk Arslan, Gözde Doğan, Hasan Çantay

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Mini/one anastomosis gastric bypass (MGB-OAGB) is a bariatric surgery procedure that has proved effective for weight loss and the resolution of metabolic disorders. The present study evaluates the effect on postoperative outcomes of resecting the corpus and fundus as an addition to OAGB. Materials and methods: This retrospective study recorded and evaluated the data of 83 patients who underwent laparoscopic OAGB due to morbid obesity (Body Mass Index-BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2 ) in our clinic between January 2018 and January 2020. The patients were divided into two groups: the first group comprised patients undergoing standard OAGB (n = 49), …


Linguistic Validation Of A Widely Used Recovery Score: Quality Of Recovery-15 (Qor-15), Umut Kara, Fati̇h Şi̇mşek, Hasan Kamburoğlu, Mehmet Özgür Özhan, Ümi̇t Alakuş, Mehmet Emi̇n İnce, Sami̇ Eksert, Gökhan Özkan, Mehmet Burak Eşki̇n, Serkan Şenkal Jan 2022

Linguistic Validation Of A Widely Used Recovery Score: Quality Of Recovery-15 (Qor-15), Umut Kara, Fati̇h Şi̇mşek, Hasan Kamburoğlu, Mehmet Özgür Özhan, Ümi̇t Alakuş, Mehmet Emi̇n İnce, Sami̇ Eksert, Gökhan Özkan, Mehmet Burak Eşki̇n, Serkan Şenkal

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The quality of recovery-15 (QoR-15) is a patient reported outcome questionnaire that measures the quality of recovery after surgery and anesthesia. The QoR-15 has been validated in many languages; Turkish version of the QoR-15 has not yet been established. The aims of this study were to translate the QoR-15 questionnaire into Turkish and to perform a full psychometric evaluation of the Turkish version. Materials and methods: After translating the original English version of the QoR-15 scale into Turkish, the QoR-15T scale was psychometrically validated. This process included validity, reliability, responsiveness, feasibility. The QoR-15T was evaluated before the surgery and …


Development Of Speech Intelligibility In Geriatric Individuals With Hearing Loss, Bünyami̇n Çildir, Meral Di̇dem Türkyilmaz Jan 2022

Development Of Speech Intelligibility In Geriatric Individuals With Hearing Loss, Bünyami̇n Çildir, Meral Di̇dem Türkyilmaz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: In our study, we aimed to evaluate the hearing aid benefit and speech intelligibility with hearing aids using objective and subjective measurements, according to the type of hearing loss in elderly individuals who used different types of hearing aids. Materials and methods: The objective and subjective findings from a total of 47 elderly individuals between the ages of 60 and 84, who used regular hearing aids for at least six months, and who were diagnosed with different types and degrees of hearing loss were evaluated by scanning them retrospectively. Results: In our study, the Adaptive Turkish matrix sentence test …


Endocarditis-Tr: Diagnosis, Treatment, And Prognosis Of The Infective Endocarditispatients Admitting Tertiary Centres Of Turkey, Ali̇ Nazmi̇ Çalik, Fatma Özlem Arican Özlük, Mehmet Baran Karataş, Yi̇ği̇t Çanga, Semi̇h Eren, Görkem Ayhan, Ayşe Sünbül, Ali̇ Pali̇ce, Aytaç Candemi̇r, Şükrü Akyüz, Mehdi̇ Zoghi̇, Ömer Kozan Jan 2022

Endocarditis-Tr: Diagnosis, Treatment, And Prognosis Of The Infective Endocarditispatients Admitting Tertiary Centres Of Turkey, Ali̇ Nazmi̇ Çalik, Fatma Özlem Arican Özlük, Mehmet Baran Karataş, Yi̇ği̇t Çanga, Semi̇h Eren, Görkem Ayhan, Ayşe Sünbül, Ali̇ Pali̇ce, Aytaç Candemi̇r, Şükrü Akyüz, Mehdi̇ Zoghi̇, Ömer Kozan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Infective endocarditis (IE) is still a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among cardiovascular diseases. ENDOCARDITIS-TR study aims to evaluate the compliance of the diagnostic and therapeutic methods being used in Turkey with current guidelines. Materials and methods: The ENDOCARDITIS-TR trial is a multicentre, prospective, observational study consisting of patients admitted to tertiary centres with a definite diagnose of IE. In addition to the demographic, clinical, microbiological, and echocardiographic findings of the patients, adverse events, indications for surgery, and in-hospital mortality were recorded during a 2-year time interval. Results: A total of 208 IE patients from 7 tertiary centres …


Pasireotide Treatment In Cushing's Disease: A Single Tertiary Center's Experience, Serdar Şahi̇n, Gular Kari̇mova, Şeyda Gül Özcan, Emre Durcan, Hande Mefkure Özkaya, Pinar Kadioğlu Jan 2022

Pasireotide Treatment In Cushing's Disease: A Single Tertiary Center's Experience, Serdar Şahi̇n, Gular Kari̇mova, Şeyda Gül Özcan, Emre Durcan, Hande Mefkure Özkaya, Pinar Kadioğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Cushing's disease (CD), which cannot be controlled by surgery, requires medical treatment. In this situation, treatments with long-term effectiveness and safety profiles are needed. We aimed to evaluate the effects and adverse effects of pasireotide treatment in CD. Materials and methods: Patients who were followed up for CD and treated with pasireotide between 2014-2020 at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, were evaluated retrospectively. The efficacy and adverse effects of pasireotide were evaluated in this study. Results: Thirty-two patients were evaluated. The mean duration of treatment was 26.5 [range, 12.0-37.0] months. The 24-h urinary free cortisol (UFC) decreased 46% during the treatment …


Evaluation Of Irrational Drug Use Of Individuals Over The Age Of 18 Who Applied To Auniversity Hospital, Sevi̇l Özger İlhan, Mücahi̇t Yildiz, Hakan Tüzün, Asi̇ye Uğraş Di̇kmen Jan 2022

Evaluation Of Irrational Drug Use Of Individuals Over The Age Of 18 Who Applied To Auniversity Hospital, Sevi̇l Özger İlhan, Mücahi̇t Yildiz, Hakan Tüzün, Asi̇ye Uğraş Di̇kmen

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Irrational drug use not only causes a delay in the treatment of patients, failure to achieve full well-being, drug interactions and side effects, drug resistance but also creates economic negativities such as waste of resources and unnecessary workload. This study aims to investigate the irrational drug use behaviors of individuals over the age of 18 who applied to a university hospital. Materials and methods: This sectional study included 1247 people over the age of 18 who applied for Gazi University Health, Research and Application Center. A questionnaire was applied to the applicants by face-to-face interview technique. Logistic regression analysis …


The Effectiveness Of Anti-Interleukin-1 Therapy On Subclinical Inflammation Parametersduring The Attack-Free Period In Familial Mediterranean Fever Patients: A Case-Control Study, Ebru Atalar, İsmai̇l Doğan, Kevser Gök, Serdar Can Güven, Yüksel Maraş, Gülay Güleç Ceylan, Şükran Erten Jan 2022

The Effectiveness Of Anti-Interleukin-1 Therapy On Subclinical Inflammation Parametersduring The Attack-Free Period In Familial Mediterranean Fever Patients: A Case-Control Study, Ebru Atalar, İsmai̇l Doğan, Kevser Gök, Serdar Can Güven, Yüksel Maraş, Gülay Güleç Ceylan, Şükran Erten

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Anti IL-1 therapy is useful in suppressing attacks in FMF patients with colchicine resistance, however, it is not certain whether subclinical inflammation can sufficiently be inhibited with anti-IL-1 therapy in FMF patients with amyloidosis. Materials and methods: Forty-six FMF patients receiving anti-interleukin-1 therapy and 36 healthy control patients were compared in terms of laboratory parameters. Also, FMF patients were further divided into two groups; those with amyloidosis and those without it, and these subgroups were compared to each other in terms of clinical and laboratory findings. Results: In comparison between the FMF and healthy control groups, erythrocyte sedimentation rate …


The Impact Of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells On Experimental Testiculartorsion In Rats, Ahmet Ertürk, Sabri̇ Demi̇r, Yasemi̇n Dere Günal, Mehmet Zengi̇n, Mi̇yase Çinar, Di̇nçer Yildiz, Si̇yami̇ Karahan, Emrah Şenel Jan 2022

The Impact Of Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells On Experimental Testiculartorsion In Rats, Ahmet Ertürk, Sabri̇ Demi̇r, Yasemi̇n Dere Günal, Mehmet Zengi̇n, Mi̇yase Çinar, Di̇nçer Yildiz, Si̇yami̇ Karahan, Emrah Şenel

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the healing effects of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) on experimental testicular torsion in rats. Materials and methods: Three groups consisting of 10 Wistar albino rats were created. In Group I, the left testicle was explored and relocated in the scrotum without any attempt to modify it. In Group II, the left testicle underwent torsion for three h and then was detorsed and relocated. In Group III, in addition to torsion and detorsion, BM-MSCs were administered intratesticularly. The rats were sacrificed on the seventh day, and the healing status of …


Irisin Relaxes Rat Thoracic Aorta Through Inhibiting Signaling Pathways Implicatingprotein Kinase C, Sadetti̇n Demi̇rel, Serdar Şahi̇ntürk, Naci̇ye İşbi̇l, Fadil Özyener Jan 2022

Irisin Relaxes Rat Thoracic Aorta Through Inhibiting Signaling Pathways Implicatingprotein Kinase C, Sadetti̇n Demi̇rel, Serdar Şahi̇ntürk, Naci̇ye İşbi̇l, Fadil Özyener

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Irisin, a newly identified exercise-derived myokine, has been found involved in a peripheral vasodilator effect. However, little is known regarding the potential vascular activity of irisin, and the mechanisms underlying its effects on vascular smooth muscle have not been fully elucidated. This study was aimed to investigate the effects of irisin on vascular smooth muscle contractility in rat thoracic aorta, and the hypothesis that protein kinase C (PKC) may have a role in these effects. Materials and methods: Isometric contraction-relaxation responses of thoracic aorta rings were measured with an isolated organ bath model. The steady contraction was induced with …


The Role Of Leptin In Primary Sjögren Syndrome: A Clinical And Histopathologicalassessment Study, Mustafa Erdogan, Kayhan Basak, Mehmet Engin Tezcan Jan 2022

The Role Of Leptin In Primary Sjögren Syndrome: A Clinical And Histopathologicalassessment Study, Mustafa Erdogan, Kayhan Basak, Mehmet Engin Tezcan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.


Turkey's Transition To Face-To-Face Schooling During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Mahmut Özer, Hayri̇ Eren Suna, Matjaz Perc, Sadri̇ Şensoy, Sevi̇l Uygun İli̇khan Jan 2022

Turkey's Transition To Face-To-Face Schooling During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Mahmut Özer, Hayri̇ Eren Suna, Matjaz Perc, Sadri̇ Şensoy, Sevi̇l Uygun İli̇khan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: The COVID-19 pandemic majorly disrupted conventional schooling and many countries maintained educational services through distance education. The duration of school closures in Turkey was longer than most OECD countries, thus Turkey prioritized school reopenings in the 2021-2022 academic year to mitigate possible negative outcomes of closures. Here we study the compatibility of implications for school reopenings in Turkey with these practices and assess the first semester of face-to-face schooling. Materials and methods: We have used document analysis to present and compare the practices in Turkey with international practices. We also used a comparative approach to assess the coherence between …


The Efficacy Of Anakinra Compared To Standard Care Of Treatment For Covid-19: A Metaanalysis, Hamna Malik, Hira Bint Abdul Jabbar, Farah Latif, Azza Sarfraz, Zouina Sarfraz, Muzna Sarfraz Jan 2022

The Efficacy Of Anakinra Compared To Standard Care Of Treatment For Covid-19: A Metaanalysis, Hamna Malik, Hira Bint Abdul Jabbar, Farah Latif, Azza Sarfraz, Zouina Sarfraz, Muzna Sarfraz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: As SARS-CoV-2 continues to spread worldwide, this study brings to light the link that anakinra, a recombinant IL-1 receptor antagonist, has in averting grave clinical outcomes. The objectives of this meta-analysis are to investigate the effects of anakinra in interventional groups compared to control/standard of care groups on mortality along with the provision of a prevalence estimate of the variables associated with death (C-reactive protein-CRP, ferritin, acute respiratory distress syndrome-ARDS). Materials and methods: According to the PRISMA 2020 statement guidelines, a systematic search was conducted from December 19, 2020, until December 10, 2021, with keywords including COVID-19, coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, …


The Clinical Follow-Up And Management Of Covid-19 In Children And Adolescents Withan Immunocompromised State Or A Malignancy, İrem Ceren Erbaş, Hati̇ce Karaoğlu Asrak, Ayşe Çakil Güzi̇n, Şi̇lem Özdem Alataş, Şefi̇ka Akyol, Meral Torun Bayram, Refi̇k Emre Çeçen, Di̇lek İnce, Özlem Tüfekçi̇, Nurşen Belet Jan 2022

The Clinical Follow-Up And Management Of Covid-19 In Children And Adolescents Withan Immunocompromised State Or A Malignancy, İrem Ceren Erbaş, Hati̇ce Karaoğlu Asrak, Ayşe Çakil Güzi̇n, Şi̇lem Özdem Alataş, Şefi̇ka Akyol, Meral Torun Bayram, Refi̇k Emre Çeçen, Di̇lek İnce, Özlem Tüfekçi̇, Nurşen Belet

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: It is still not known how an immunosuppressive state affects the response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in children and adolescents. The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical characteristics, outcomes, and follow-up results of COVID-19 in pediatric patients with a history of immunocompromise or malignancy, retrospectively. Materials and methods: Patients with a diagnosis of COVID-19 who were under 18 years of age and had a history of immunosuppressive chronic disease or under immunosuppressant treatment were included in the study. Patients were applied to our outpatient clinic or consulted to our department in a tertiary center during the …


Pertussis Prevalence Among Adult Patients With Acute Cough, Ahmet İlbay, Mi̇ne Durusu Tanriöver, Işkin Pinar Zarakol, Ezgi̇ Çalişkan Güzelce, Hati̇ce Bölek, Serhat Ünal Jan 2022

Pertussis Prevalence Among Adult Patients With Acute Cough, Ahmet İlbay, Mi̇ne Durusu Tanriöver, Işkin Pinar Zarakol, Ezgi̇ Çalişkan Güzelce, Hati̇ce Bölek, Serhat Ünal

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Background/aim: Bordetella pertussis infection remains an important health problem in adults due to the increasing prevalence in recent years. Pertussis in adults can be easily overlooked or misdiagnosed. We aimed to determine the prevalence of pertussis in adult patients with acute cough and the clinical features of the pertussis cases. Materials and methods: Internal Medicine and Pulmonology inpatient wards and outpatient clinics were screened between March 2017 and June 2018. Patients with cough duration between 1 week and 1 month were enrolled. Those who were on antibiotics for more than 5 days were excluded. A total of 115 patients were …


The Risk Of Cancer In Patients With Primary Sjögrensyndrome; A Single-Center Study From Turkey, Bengi̇su Aslan, Tahi̇r Saygin Öğüt, Funda Erbasan, Meli̇s Di̇lbi̇l, Ece Çeli̇k, Mustafa Ender Terzi̇oğlu, Veli̇ Yazisiz Jan 2022

The Risk Of Cancer In Patients With Primary Sjögrensyndrome; A Single-Center Study From Turkey, Bengi̇su Aslan, Tahi̇r Saygin Öğüt, Funda Erbasan, Meli̇s Di̇lbi̇l, Ece Çeli̇k, Mustafa Ender Terzi̇oğlu, Veli̇ Yazisiz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.


The Validity And Reliability Study Of The Turkish Version Of Engagement In Healthy Ageing, Ramazan Kiraç, Seda Uyar, Mehmet Aki̇f Eri̇şen, Nur Feyzal Kesen Jan 2022

The Validity And Reliability Study Of The Turkish Version Of Engagement In Healthy Ageing, Ramazan Kiraç, Seda Uyar, Mehmet Aki̇f Eri̇şen, Nur Feyzal Kesen

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.


Investigation Of Mirna And Cytokine Expressions In Latent Tuberculosis Infection And Active Tuberculosis, Cengi̇z Çavuşoğlu, Muhsi̇n Özgür Çoğulu, Asude Durmaz, Zehra Cengi̇si̇z, Fethi̇ye Ferda Yilmaz, Mehmet Sezai̇ Taşbakan, Meltem Taşbakan, Cumhur Gündüz, Can Bi̇çmen, Onur Karaman, Hasan Taşlidere, Haluk Akin, Tülay Akarca, Mustafa Şevket Dereli̇ Jan 2022

Investigation Of Mirna And Cytokine Expressions In Latent Tuberculosis Infection And Active Tuberculosis, Cengi̇z Çavuşoğlu, Muhsi̇n Özgür Çoğulu, Asude Durmaz, Zehra Cengi̇si̇z, Fethi̇ye Ferda Yilmaz, Mehmet Sezai̇ Taşbakan, Meltem Taşbakan, Cumhur Gündüz, Can Bi̇çmen, Onur Karaman, Hasan Taşlidere, Haluk Akin, Tülay Akarca, Mustafa Şevket Dereli̇

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.


Arthroscopic Bankart Repair Improves Upper Limb Exercise Capacity, Shoulder Function And Quality Of Life, Fi̇gen Dağ, Fehmi̇ Volkan Öztuna, Di̇dem Deri̇ci̇ Yildirim, Özlem Bölgen Çi̇men Jan 2022

Arthroscopic Bankart Repair Improves Upper Limb Exercise Capacity, Shoulder Function And Quality Of Life, Fi̇gen Dağ, Fehmi̇ Volkan Öztuna, Di̇dem Deri̇ci̇ Yildirim, Özlem Bölgen Çi̇men

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.


Application Of High-Flow Oxygen Therapy In Acute Pancreatitis Complicated With Acute Respiratory Dysfunction, Xiang Ji, Jie Zhou, Wenting Wu, Yan Tang, Tongrong Xu Jan 2022

Application Of High-Flow Oxygen Therapy In Acute Pancreatitis Complicated With Acute Respiratory Dysfunction, Xiang Ji, Jie Zhou, Wenting Wu, Yan Tang, Tongrong Xu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.