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Prevalence Of Anaemia In Women Of Reproductive Age In Meghalaya: A Logistic Regression Analysis, Sanku Dey, Sankar Goswami, Madhuchhanda Goswami
Prevalence Of Anaemia In Women Of Reproductive Age In Meghalaya: A Logistic Regression Analysis, Sanku Dey, Sankar Goswami, Madhuchhanda Goswami
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To examine the prevalence of anaemia in Meghalaya, India, by exploring the 2005-2006 National Family Health Survey (NFHS -3) data. Materials and methods: The study population consisted of 3934 ever-married women of reproductive age (15-49 years) from the state Meghalaya, India, which were taken from the NFHS-3 survey, to explore the predictors responsible for the prevalence of anaemia by using different background characteristics such as age, place of residence, nutritional status, number of children ever born, pregnancy status, educational achievement, and economic status. As a response variable, anaemia levels were categorised as a dichotomous variable, and the predicted probabilities were …
Restricted Universal Guidelines For Rop Screening: A Possible Misguidance For Middle Income Countries, Ömer Erdeve, Begüm Atasay, Saadet Arsan, Fi̇gen Batuoğlu, Huban Ati̇lla, Tomri̇s Türmen
Restricted Universal Guidelines For Rop Screening: A Possible Misguidance For Middle Income Countries, Ömer Erdeve, Begüm Atasay, Saadet Arsan, Fi̇gen Batuoğlu, Huban Ati̇lla, Tomri̇s Türmen
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The objective of all studies evaluating retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening criteria has been to minimize the number of infants screened while missing no patients with ROP who required treatment. Studies supporting the recommendation that screening for ROP could be restricted to infants born at less than 30 weeks of gestation with birth weights of less than 1250 g have been reported recently, especially from Western countries. However, with the lack of local outcome data, application of the new restricted screening guidelines to infants in middle income countries may lead to misguidance. We aimed to investigate ROP screening requirements in …
Gastric Volvulus Due To Diaphragmatic Eventration And Paraesophageal Hernia, Nuretti̇n Özgür Doğan, Gökhan Aksel, Ahmet Demi̇rcan, Ayfer Keleş, Fi̇kret Bi̇ldi̇k
Gastric Volvulus Due To Diaphragmatic Eventration And Paraesophageal Hernia, Nuretti̇n Özgür Doğan, Gökhan Aksel, Ahmet Demi̇rcan, Ayfer Keleş, Fi̇kret Bi̇ldi̇k
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Acute gastric volvulus occurs when the stomach or a part of it rotates more than 180 degrees. It is a potentially life-threatening entity and most cases of gastric volvulus occur in association with eventration of left hemidiaphragm or a hiatal hernia. Gastric volvulus is a rare condition and presents with nonspecific epigastric pain and vomiting, and therefore may be missed. Chest x-ray and CT can help the diagnosis. Emergent surgical approach is mandatory. Two elderly patients admitted to ED with epigastric pain and intractable vomiting did not respond to the treatment and we were not able to pass nasogastric tube. …
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Cases In The Eastern Black Sea Region Of Turkey: Demographic, Geographic, Climatic, And Clinical Characteristics, Nurgün Günaydin, Kemaletti̇n Aydin, Gürdal Yilmaz, Hati̇ce Rahmet Çaylan, İftahar Köksal
Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Cases In The Eastern Black Sea Region Of Turkey: Demographic, Geographic, Climatic, And Clinical Characteristics, Nurgün Günaydin, Kemaletti̇n Aydin, Gürdal Yilmaz, Hati̇ce Rahmet Çaylan, İftahar Köksal
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a disease that is known since 1944 affecting many people across the world and causing a high mortality rate. The aim of this study was to determine the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of the CCHF cases in our region. Materials and methods: The present study was conducted in patients with CCHF who were hospitalized between 2004 and 2006 at Karadeniz Technical University. Demographic, geographic, climatic, and clinical characteristics of all patients were investigated. Results: A total of 102 patients with confirmed CCHF were investigated in this study. All of the patients were from rural areas. …
Incidence And Risk Factors For Bloodstream Infections Stemming From Temporary Hemodialysis Catheters, Hati̇ce Rahmet Çaylan, Gürdal Yilmaz, Ebru Emel Sözen, Kemaletti̇n Aydin, İftahar Köksal
Incidence And Risk Factors For Bloodstream Infections Stemming From Temporary Hemodialysis Catheters, Hati̇ce Rahmet Çaylan, Gürdal Yilmaz, Ebru Emel Sözen, Kemaletti̇n Aydin, İftahar Köksal
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Catheter-related bloodstream infection (CR-BSI) is considered as an important complication of hemodialysis catheters. The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate the incidence and risk factors of temporary hemodialysis catheter-related bloodstream infection. Materials and methods: Prospective data related to temporary hemodialysis catheters inserted in our institution were collected for duration of three years. The risk factors of CR-BSI of patients between the CR-BSI group and the control group were compared. Results: A total of 248 temporary hemodialysis catheters were inserted in 201 patients and remained in situ for a cumulative total of 5192 catheter days. There were 3254 dialysis …
Prevalence Of Cardiac Arrhythmia In Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Ni̇hal Akar Bayram, Bülent Çi̇ftçi̇, Selma Firat Güven, Hüseyi̇n Bayram, Hasbi̇ Erdem Di̇ker, Tahi̇r Durmaz, Telat Keleş, Engi̇n Bozkurt
Prevalence Of Cardiac Arrhythmia In Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Ni̇hal Akar Bayram, Bülent Çi̇ftçi̇, Selma Firat Güven, Hüseyi̇n Bayram, Hasbi̇ Erdem Di̇ker, Tahi̇r Durmaz, Telat Keleş, Engi̇n Bozkurt
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Repetitive transient activation of the parasympathetic and sympathetic systems in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) constitutes the basis for development of cardiac arrhythmias. We aimed to examine the prevalence of arrhythmias in OSAS. Materials and methods: Eighty-eight patients with suspected OSAS were included in the study. Polysomnography was performed overnight in all patients. Patients with apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) < 5 were considered OSAS negative, while patients with AHI >= 5 were OSAS positive. Arrhythmia was defined as sinus bradycardia, sinus tachycardia, > 10/h supraventricular premature beats (SVPBs), > 10/h ventricular premature beats (VEBs), complex VPBs (bigeminal, trigeminal VEB or nonsustained VT), supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, > 2 s sinus arrest, second or third …
Predisposing Factors For Serum Sodium Disturbance In Patients With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (Sbi), Mohammadreza Safavi, Saied Abrishamkar, Poria Tvakoli, Daruosh Moradi, Azim Honarmand
Predisposing Factors For Serum Sodium Disturbance In Patients With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (Sbi), Mohammadreza Safavi, Saied Abrishamkar, Poria Tvakoli, Daruosh Moradi, Azim Honarmand
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Disturbances in the plasma sodium level in patients with severe brain injury (SBI) is not a rare phenomenon and may cause adverse effects on prognosis and treatment outcomes. The knowledge of the prevalence of risk factors helps in early detection and good management of the serum sodium level disturbance. Materials and methods: This is a prospective clinical trial double blind study. The target population included patients with SBI who had disturbances in their plasma sodium level and were admitted at the ICU of Kashani Hospital, Isfahan, Iran, between January and October 2006. The patients with renal insufficiency, diuretic therapy, massive …
Investigation Of The Hla Class I Antigens In Patients With Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax, Akin Eraslan Balci, Ebru Önalan, Muharrem Çakmak, Hali̇t Mohammed Elyas, Mehmet Oğuzhan Özyurtkan
Investigation Of The Hla Class I Antigens In Patients With Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax, Akin Eraslan Balci, Ebru Önalan, Muharrem Çakmak, Hali̇t Mohammed Elyas, Mehmet Oğuzhan Özyurtkan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
There is no report investigating the human leukocyte antigen system (HLA) class I alleles and haplotypes in the patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax (PSP) without any familial history in the literature. We investigated the association of these alleles and haplotypes, and the occurrence of the PSP in Turkish patients. Materials and methods: The study group consisted of 20 patients diagnosed as PSP (without any familial history), and 20 healthy volunteers as control group. All the participants were Turkish male nonsmokers. Their genomic DNAs were extracted from venous samples, and the HLA class I alleles and haplotypes were analysed. Results: The …
Effects Of Aqueous Garlic Extract On Oxidant/Antioxidant Status In 32d And 32dp210 Cell Lines, Aslihan Avci, Asuman Sunguroğlu, İmge B. Ergüder, Güvem Gümüş Akay, Erdi̇nç Devri̇m, Pinar Özkal Baydin, Nuray Varol, İlker Durak
Effects Of Aqueous Garlic Extract On Oxidant/Antioxidant Status In 32d And 32dp210 Cell Lines, Aslihan Avci, Asuman Sunguroğlu, İmge B. Ergüder, Güvem Gümüş Akay, Erdi̇nç Devri̇m, Pinar Özkal Baydin, Nuray Varol, İlker Durak
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To investigate the possible effects of aqueous garlic extract on the oxidant/antioxidant status and apoptosis in 32D (wild type mouse myeloid cell = normal) and 32Dp210 (BCR-ABL fusion gene (+) mouse myeloid cell = Chronic Myelocytic Leukemia cells) cell lines. Materials and methods: Aqueous garlic extract (10% w/v) was added into the cell line media with 2 different final concentrations (0.4% and 1%). At 0 h and at 24, 48, and 72 h later, the oxidant (malondialdehyde (MDA) level, and xanthine oxidase (XO) enzyme activity) and antioxidant (superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), and catalase (CAT) enzyme activities) parameters were …
Evaluation Of Oxidant/Antioxidant Status And Ecp Levels In Asthma, Ömer Emecen, Berri̇n Berçi̇k İnal, Füsun Erdenen, Murat Usta, Hale Aral, Güvenç Güvenen
Evaluation Of Oxidant/Antioxidant Status And Ecp Levels In Asthma, Ömer Emecen, Berri̇n Berçi̇k İnal, Füsun Erdenen, Murat Usta, Hale Aral, Güvenç Güvenen
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Inflammatory and immune cells, such as eosinophils, macrophages, and neutrophils, generate more reactive oxygen species in patients with asthma than they do in healthy individuals, and oxygen radicals contribute to tissue injury in asthma. We aimed to measure total oxidant status (TOS) and antioxidant status (TAS) in order to assess oxidative and antioxidative capacity. Eosinophil cationic protein (ECP), total IgE, and eosinophils (%) were measured to evaluate the level of inflammation. Materials and methods: The study included 56 non-smoking asthma patients that were followed-up at the respiratory disease and allergy outpatient clinics, where they received ongoing treatment for 5 months …
Comparison Of In Vitro Cytotoxicity And Genotoxicity Of Mma-Based Polymeric Materials And Various Metallic Materials, Sultan Gülçe İz, Sai̇me İsmet Gürhan, Bi̇lge Hakan Şen, Tuğba Endoğan, Nesri̇n Hasirci
Comparison Of In Vitro Cytotoxicity And Genotoxicity Of Mma-Based Polymeric Materials And Various Metallic Materials, Sultan Gülçe İz, Sai̇me İsmet Gürhan, Bi̇lge Hakan Şen, Tuğba Endoğan, Nesri̇n Hasirci
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To determine the in vitro cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of some polymeric and metallic implant materials used as base materials in dentistry, based on ISO (International Organization for Standardization) and OECD (Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development) test protocols. Materials and methods: Three different acrylate-based polymeric materials were tested for their in vitro cytotoxicity and genotoxicity (polymethylmethacrylate microspheres [PMMA], a solid cement prepared by mixing PMMA with its monomer methylmethacrylate [PMMA+MMA], a solid cement prepared by mixing PMMA, MMA, and hydroxyapatite [PMMA+MMA+HA], as wells as 4 different metallic materials (titanium [Ti grade 4], nickel alloy 625 [Ni-625], stainless steel alloy 304L …
Reliability Of Self-Reported History In Predicting Immunity Against Measles, Rubella, Mumps, And Varicella Among Health Care Workers, Çi̇gdem Ataman Hati̇poğlu, Ferah Ergi̇n, Günay Tuncer Ertem, Cemal Bulut, Ruki̇ye Berkem, Ali̇ Pekcan Demi̇röz
Reliability Of Self-Reported History In Predicting Immunity Against Measles, Rubella, Mumps, And Varicella Among Health Care Workers, Çi̇gdem Ataman Hati̇poğlu, Ferah Ergi̇n, Günay Tuncer Ertem, Cemal Bulut, Ruki̇ye Berkem, Ali̇ Pekcan Demi̇röz
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To determine the immunity of health care workers (HCWs) against measles, rubella, mumps, and varicella infections, and to evaluate the reliability of self-reported history of the disease in predicting immunity. Materials and methods: A self-reported questionnaire was used to obtain the history of the diseases and ELISA to screen specific IgG antibodies. The history of the diseases was compared with serological testing results. Results: Eighty-one HCWs were included in the study. Immunity against measles was 97.5%, rubella 100%, mumps 72.8%, and varicella 96.3%. Positive predictive values of positive histories of the diseases were 100% for measles and rubella, 96.5% for …
The Effects Of Adjuvant Therapies For Sepsis On Hepatic And Renal Function: A Retrospective Analysis Of 108 Icu Patients, Beri̇t Gökçe Ceylan, Lütfi̇ Yavuz, Füsun Eroğlu, Şenol Gülmen, Ömer Ridvan Tarhan, Adnan Alaca
The Effects Of Adjuvant Therapies For Sepsis On Hepatic And Renal Function: A Retrospective Analysis Of 108 Icu Patients, Beri̇t Gökçe Ceylan, Lütfi̇ Yavuz, Füsun Eroğlu, Şenol Gülmen, Ömer Ridvan Tarhan, Adnan Alaca
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
As liver and kidney failure have a direct effect on mortality, morbidity, and intensive care unit (ICU) length of stay in sepsis patients, maintaining their functions or minimizing the degree of failure should be one of the most important goals of therapy. In this retrospective study we investigated the effects of recently introduced adjuvant therapies on hepatorenal functions in septic ICU patients. Materials and methods: We conducted comparative and retrospective data analysis of 108 patients with sepsis that were followed-up during a 2-year period in the ICU. We recorded AST, ALT, ALP, albumin, bilirubin, and INR in order to evaluate …
Levels Of Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib) Antibody In Turkey Before Routine Immunization, Cemi̇le Sönmez, Ni̇lay Çöplü, Demet Kurtoğlu, Berri̇n Esen, Annette Crowley Luke, Lorraine Ransley, Ayşegül Gözalan
Levels Of Haemophilus Influenzae Type B (Hib) Antibody In Turkey Before Routine Immunization, Cemi̇le Sönmez, Ni̇lay Çöplü, Demet Kurtoğlu, Berri̇n Esen, Annette Crowley Luke, Lorraine Ransley, Ayşegül Gözalan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine was introduced into the routine immunization schedule in Turkey on January 1, 2007. This study investigates the immunity to Hib prior to the introduction of the vaccine. Materials and methods: Serum samples were collected from healthy volunteers between the ages of 6 months and 50 + years of age, living in the area of 26 health centers in the Samsun, Antalya, and Diyarbakir provinces during 2000-2001. In total, 1713 sera were selected for this study, and the younger age groups were given priority (range 0-82). A commercial ELISA test was used to measure …
Is Oxidative Stress An Etiologic Factor In Idiopathic Male Infertility?, Ercan Yeni̇, Hali̇l Çi̇ftçi̇, Murat Savaş, Ayhan Veri̇t, Abdullah Taşkin
Is Oxidative Stress An Etiologic Factor In Idiopathic Male Infertility?, Ercan Yeni̇, Hali̇l Çi̇ftçi̇, Murat Savaş, Ayhan Veri̇t, Abdullah Taşkin
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The total antioxidant capacity (TAC) and total peroxide (TP) levels in the blood and seminal plasma of idiopathic infertile patients were compared with those of fertile controls to determine the role of oxidative stress in the etiology of idiopathic male infertility. Material and methods: Thirty-two idiopathic infertile males and 30 healthy, married, age-matched control subjects were included in the study. TAC and TP levels were measured in the blood and seminal plasma, and sperm parameters were studied in both groups. Results: Sperm parameters were significantly impaired in the study group compared with the controls. Blood plasma TAC and TP levels …
The Prognostic Value Of Histological Grade In The Outcome Of Patients With Invasive Breast Cancer, Gül Dağlar, Yunus Nadi̇ Yüksek, Ahmet Uğur Gözalan, Tanju Tütüncü, Yeşi̇m Güngör, Nuri̇ Aydin Kama
The Prognostic Value Of Histological Grade In The Outcome Of Patients With Invasive Breast Cancer, Gül Dağlar, Yunus Nadi̇ Yüksek, Ahmet Uğur Gözalan, Tanju Tütüncü, Yeşi̇m Güngör, Nuri̇ Aydin Kama
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Prognostic factors are useful for the prediction of survival in breast cancer patients. According to many studies, tumor size and lymph node stage are the most powerful predictors of tumor behavior. The aim of the present study was to investigate the prognostic value of tumor histological grade. Materials and methods: The study included 214 operable breast cancer patients treated at the same institution that were evaluated to determine the prognostic value of tumor histological grade. Clinico-histopathological features of the patients were also evaluated for overall survival (OS) and disease-free survival (DFS). Results: Tumor histological grade was an independent factor in …
Can [F-18] Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography Replace Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy For The Detection Of Axillary Metastases In Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer?*, Semi̇h Görgülü, Mehmet Fati̇h Can, Oğuz Hançerli̇oğullari, Nuri̇ Arslan, Erkan Öztürk, Emel Öztürk, Müjdat Balkan, Turgut Tufan
Can [F-18] Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography Replace Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy For The Detection Of Axillary Metastases In Patients With Early-Stage Breast Cancer?*, Semi̇h Görgülü, Mehmet Fati̇h Can, Oğuz Hançerli̇oğullari, Nuri̇ Arslan, Erkan Öztürk, Emel Öztürk, Müjdat Balkan, Turgut Tufan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To investigate the value of fluorodeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) in detecting axillary involvement, and to compare its accuracy with sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in patients with clinically early-stage breast cancer. Materials and methods: Twenty-eight female patients with histologically-confirmed T1-2 breast cancer who were scheduled to have SLNB were included in the study. FDG-PET images were obtained 1-7 days prior to surgery with an intravenous injection of 370 MBq of FDG, while plasma glucose levels were maintained below 120 mg/dL. All the images were interpreted by 2 independent nuclear medicine specialists, who were blinded to the histological diagnoses. SLNB …