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Impact Of Different Anesthetic Managements In Outcomes Of Transcatheteraortic Valve Implantation: The First Turkish Experience, Elvi̇n Kesi̇mci̇, Ezgi̇ Erkiliç, Tüli̇n Gümüş, Orhan Kanbak
Impact Of Different Anesthetic Managements In Outcomes Of Transcatheteraortic Valve Implantation: The First Turkish Experience, Elvi̇n Kesi̇mci̇, Ezgi̇ Erkiliç, Tüli̇n Gümüş, Orhan Kanbak
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) has emerged as a new therapy in aortic stenosis patients with high operative risk. Advances in experiences have shifted the choice of anesthesia from general to local anesthesia and sedation for these patients. We compared our anesthetic experiences in our institute in a period of 2.5 years. Materials and methods: A total of 151 (86 females, 65 males, mean age 76 years) symptomatic aortic stenosis patients undergoing transfemoral TAVI under general anesthesia (GA) (n = 79) and local anesthesia and sedation (LAS) (n = 72) were evaluated retrospectively in regards to anesthetic issues. Results: …
Comparison Of Pcr Tests For The Detection Of Mycoplasma Agalactiae In Sheep And Goats, Hüban Göçmen, Ruben Sebastian Rosales, Roger David Ayling, Mi̇hri̇ban Ülgen
Comparison Of Pcr Tests For The Detection Of Mycoplasma Agalactiae In Sheep And Goats, Hüban Göçmen, Ruben Sebastian Rosales, Roger David Ayling, Mi̇hri̇ban Ülgen
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The aim of this study was to compare PCR tests for the detection of Mycoplasma agalactiae in sheep and goats. Samples obtained from sheep and goats in Turkey were tested to determine the presence of M. agalactiae. Mycoplasma culture and two direct PCR methods based on the uvrC gene and polC gene were compared with PCR of the 16S rRNA gene followed by denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (PCR/DGGE) on DNA extracted from clinical samples (following culture enrichment). A total of 234 samples were examined: 9.4% and 13.2% were positive for M. agalactiae based on the uvrC gene and polC gene …
Effects Of Acetic Acid Supplementation In Broiler Chickens Orallychallenged With Salmonella Pullorum, Gulbeena Saleem, Rukhshanda Ramzaan, Farina Malik Khattak, Raheela Akhtar
Effects Of Acetic Acid Supplementation In Broiler Chickens Orallychallenged With Salmonella Pullorum, Gulbeena Saleem, Rukhshanda Ramzaan, Farina Malik Khattak, Raheela Akhtar
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
This study was conducted to investigate the comparative efficacy of three different concentrations of acetic acid on broiler chickens experimentally challenged with Salmonella enterica serovar Pullorum (S. Pullorum). A total of 360 birds were divided into five groups (A?E). Group A served as the unchallenged, untreated control. All the birds in groups B?E were challenged with 4 × 104 cfu/mL of S. Pullorum. Birds in groups C, D, and E were respectively treated with three different concentrations, 0.5%, 1%, and 1.5%, of acetic acid. Pathological examination revealed congested and hemorrhagic liver, hepatitis and necrotic areas in the liver, hydropericardium, focal …
Impact Of Short Compensatory Growth Periods On Performance,Carcass Traits, Fat Deposition, And Meat Properties Of Najdi Lambs, Ahmed Sami, Bander Al-Salbood, Mohamed Abouheif
Impact Of Short Compensatory Growth Periods On Performance,Carcass Traits, Fat Deposition, And Meat Properties Of Najdi Lambs, Ahmed Sami, Bander Al-Salbood, Mohamed Abouheif
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Forty-eight Najdi male lambs weighing 33.1 ± 0.06 kg and approximately 4.5 months old were divided into three groups (16 lambs in each) to study the impact of compensatory growth on performance, carcass traits, fat deposition, tissue distribution, and lean chemical composition. The control group was fed ad libitum throughout the entire 12 weeks of the trial period. The other two groups were feed-restricted by 20% and 40% of the ad libitum group intake. Lambs in restricted treatments were feed-restricted for 3 weeks followed by 4 weeks of ad libitum feeding (compensatory) and then 2 weeks of feed restriction followed …
Genetic Analysis Of Avian Paramyxovirus Type I Strains Isolatedfrom Backyard Poultry In Iran, Fereshteh Sabouri, Mehdi Vasfi Marandi, Vahid Karimi, Mohammad Malekan, Mohsen Bashashati
Genetic Analysis Of Avian Paramyxovirus Type I Strains Isolatedfrom Backyard Poultry In Iran, Fereshteh Sabouri, Mehdi Vasfi Marandi, Vahid Karimi, Mohammad Malekan, Mohsen Bashashati
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Newcastle disease (ND) is one of the most serious diseases amongst many species of birds and causes huge economic losses in the poultry sector. Backyard poultry are the main source of food in rural areas of many developing countries and play a crucial role in the epidemiology of ND. The sequence of the F protein cleavage site is the major virulence determinant of Newcastle disease virus (NDV). The aim of this study was to understand the molecular characterization of F proteins of Iranian backyard poultry in NDVs. The complete open reading frame sequences of the F gene of six isolates …
Effect Of Dietary Supplementation With Different Levels Of Inulin-Typefructans On Renal Expression Of Aquaporin 2 Of Growing Piglets, Katarzyna Michalek, Marta Grabowska, Mariusz Skowronski, Adam Lepczynski, Agnieszka Herosimczyk, Maria Laszczynska
Effect Of Dietary Supplementation With Different Levels Of Inulin-Typefructans On Renal Expression Of Aquaporin 2 Of Growing Piglets, Katarzyna Michalek, Marta Grabowska, Mariusz Skowronski, Adam Lepczynski, Agnieszka Herosimczyk, Maria Laszczynska
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The purpose of this study was to identify and investigate the expression of aquaporin 2 (AQP2) in the renal tubules of growing piglets fed with different levels of inulin-type fructans. The experiment was performed on five groups of PIC x Penarlan P76 crossbred piglets fed with the following diets: standard diet (control group) and standard diet supplemented with 1% (group I), 2% (group II), and 3% (group III) of water extract of chicory root inulin-type fructans. The animals from the group IV were fed with standard diet supplemented with 4% dried chicory roots. To analyze immunolocalization and expression of AQP2 …
The Impact Of Calcineurin Inhibitors And Mammalian Target Of Rapamycininhibitors On Anxiety And Depression Scores In Kidney Transplant Patients, Ebru Gök Oğuz, Gülay Ulusal Okyay, Hadi̇m Akoğlu, Güner Karaveli̇ Gürsoy, Zafer Ercan, Özgür Merhametsi̇z, Başol Canbakan, Mehmet Deni̇z Ayli
The Impact Of Calcineurin Inhibitors And Mammalian Target Of Rapamycininhibitors On Anxiety And Depression Scores In Kidney Transplant Patients, Ebru Gök Oğuz, Gülay Ulusal Okyay, Hadi̇m Akoğlu, Güner Karaveli̇ Gürsoy, Zafer Ercan, Özgür Merhametsi̇z, Başol Canbakan, Mehmet Deni̇z Ayli
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Depression and anxiety are prevalent symptoms in kidney transplant patients. We aimed to evaluate the frequency and the severity of depression and anxiety symptoms in kidney transplant recipients using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI). The data were compared between the patients on CNI-based and mTORi-based maintenance immunosuppressive regimens. Materials and methods: A total of 94 kidney transplant patients were enrolled in the study after exclusion of the patients already taking neuropsychiatric medications or unwilling to participate in the study. Participants were asked to self-report the inventories. Results: Analysis of data showed that 62 (66%) …
Colistin Efficacy In The Treatment Of Multidrug-Resistant And Extremelydrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections*, Çi̇ğdem Banu Çeti̇n, Deni̇z Özer Türk, Şebnem Şenol, Gönül Di̇nç Horasan, Özlem Tünger
Colistin Efficacy In The Treatment Of Multidrug-Resistant And Extremelydrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections*, Çi̇ğdem Banu Çeti̇n, Deni̇z Özer Türk, Şebnem Şenol, Gönül Di̇nç Horasan, Özlem Tünger
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Colistin is used as a salvage therapy for multidrug-resistant and extremely drug-resistant gram-negative bacterial infections. Our aim was to evaluate colistin efficiency and toxicity in the treatment of these resistant gram-negative bacterial infections. Materials and methods: This is a retrospective study carried out in a tertiary care hospital during 2011-2013. Study data were collected from the medical records and consultations of the infectious diseases clinic. Results: The study group included 158 patients with nosocomial infections and 136 (86.1%) of them were hospitalized in the ICU. Respiratory tract infections were the most commonly observed ones (n = 103, 65.2%). The …
Determination Of Reference Range With The Indirect Method Of The 25-Hydroxyvitamind3 Test In The Balıkesir Region, Turkey, Medi̇ne Alpdemi̇r, Mehmet Fati̇h Alpdemi̇r
Determination Of Reference Range With The Indirect Method Of The 25-Hydroxyvitamind3 Test In The Balıkesir Region, Turkey, Medi̇ne Alpdemi̇r, Mehmet Fati̇h Alpdemi̇r
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The aim of this study is to determine the reference ranges of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25(OH)vitD3) by an indirect method using data obtained from patients over the course of 3 years. Materials and methods: The 25(OH)vitD3 test results of the patients who applied to the medical biochemistry laboratory of Balıkesir State Hospital between the years of 2010 and 2014 were analyzed. Patient data were retrospectively taken from the laboratory information system. The 25(OH)vitD3 levels of patients were examined after exclusion of outliers. Patients were divided into subgroups according to season, sex, and age. The central 95% reference intervals were calculated …
Genotypes And Virulence Factors Of Candida Species Isolated From Oralcavities Of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Soley Arslan, Ayşe Nedret Koç, Ahmet Ercan Şekerci̇, Fati̇h Tanriverdi̇, Hafi̇ze Sav, Gonca Aydemi̇r, Hali̇t Di̇ri̇
Genotypes And Virulence Factors Of Candida Species Isolated From Oralcavities Of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Soley Arslan, Ayşe Nedret Koç, Ahmet Ercan Şekerci̇, Fati̇h Tanriverdi̇, Hafi̇ze Sav, Gonca Aydemi̇r, Hali̇t Di̇ri̇
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: This study compared the genotypes and virulence factors of Candida species isolated from oral cavities of healthy individuals and patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Materials and methods: A total of 142 healthy individuals and 73 diabetic patients participated in this study. Study populations were classified into 4 groups as follows: Group I " Healthy, without caries; Group II " Healthy, with caries; Group III " DM, with caries; Group IV " DM, without caries. Diabetic patients' blood glucose and hemoglobin A1c concentrations were determined. Identification of Candida species was performed with conventional methods. Biofilm production, proteinase, phospholipase, and esterase …
Liporotein-Associated Phospholipase-A2 Can Be A Diagnostic Marker Inthe Early Stage Diagnosis Of Acute Mesenteric Ischemia, Tarik Acar, Sedat Koçak, Başar Cander, Mehmet Ergi̇n, Cesareddi̇n Di̇kmetaş
Liporotein-Associated Phospholipase-A2 Can Be A Diagnostic Marker Inthe Early Stage Diagnosis Of Acute Mesenteric Ischemia, Tarik Acar, Sedat Koçak, Başar Cander, Mehmet Ergi̇n, Cesareddi̇n Di̇kmetaş
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The purpose of this experimental study was to investigate the role of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase-A2 (Lp-PLA2) in the diagnosis of acute mesenteric ischemia (AMI) in the early stage. Materials and methods: Twenty-seven New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into 3 groups in this study. Blood specimens were obtained from the groups at hours 0, 1, 3, and 6. Using the blood samples drawn from all groups, Lp-PLA2 and C-reactive protein (CRP) parameters were investigated. Results: There was a significant rise in the levels of both Lp-PLA2 and CRP starting at hour 1 (P < 0.05) (hour 1; Lp-PLA2, P = 0.003) in the ischemia group. In the sham group, the levels of Lp-PLA2 and CRP started to rise at hour 3 (P < 0.05) (hour 3; Lp-PLA2, P = 0.011). At hour 6 of ischemia, the area under the ROC curve was 100%, and the cut-off value of 63.91 ng/mL revealed a sensitivity of 88% and a specificity of 100% for Lp-PLA2. Conclusion: These findings showed the role of serum Lp-PLA2 and CRP levels in the early diagnosis of AMI. Thus, further studies are needed to describe the role of Lp-PLA2 in the early diagnosis of AMI.
Promoter Methylation Profile Of Gstp1 And Rassf1a In Prostate Cancerand Benign Hyperplasia In Vietnamese Men, Thi Thuong Lan Vo, Bich Thuan Ta, Van To Ta, Dieu Linh Vuong, Quynh Uyen Nguyen
Promoter Methylation Profile Of Gstp1 And Rassf1a In Prostate Cancerand Benign Hyperplasia In Vietnamese Men, Thi Thuong Lan Vo, Bich Thuan Ta, Van To Ta, Dieu Linh Vuong, Quynh Uyen Nguyen
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The GSTP1 and RASSF1A methylations that were considered as prostate cancer-specific molecular biomarkers have been extensively reported in Western/American patients with prostate cancer but are rarely reported in Southeast Asian patients. In the present study, the methylation status of the GSTP1 and RASSF1A promoters was evaluated in prostate cancer (PCa) and benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) tissues from Vietnamese men. Materials and methods: The accuracy of methylation-specific polymerase chain reaction (MSP) was validated to analyze the methylation pattern of GSTP1 and RASSF1A in 59 PCa and 37 BPH patients, respectively. The methylation status was confirmed by the sequencing of cloned …
Comparative Efficacy Of Antioxidant Retinol, Melatonin, And Zinc During In Vitro Maturation Of Bovine Oocytes Under Induced Heat Stress, Jafrin Ara Ahmed, Devojyoti Dutta, Nawab Nashiruddullah
Comparative Efficacy Of Antioxidant Retinol, Melatonin, And Zinc During In Vitro Maturation Of Bovine Oocytes Under Induced Heat Stress, Jafrin Ara Ahmed, Devojyoti Dutta, Nawab Nashiruddullah
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Both A and B grade cumulus-oocyte complexes (COCs) aspirated from cattle ovaries at slaughter were matured in vitro under normal (38.5 °C) and elevated temperatures (41 °C). Maturation competence based on cumulus expansion, COC diameter, and nuclear maturation were compared with and without antioxidant supplementation incorporating 7.5 µM retinol, 1 nM melatonin, and 1.5 µg/mL zinc chloride in an oocyte maturation medium. Heat stress significantly reduced cumulus expansion by approximately 20%, while only retinol could bring a significant (P ≤ 0.05) increase. Heat stress also decreased expansion of A (approximately 50%) and B (approximately 40%) grade COC diameter. All antioxidants …
Effect Of Stocking Rate On Pasture And Sheep Production In Winter And Spring Lambing Systems, Serkan Ateş, Gazi̇ Özcan, Harun Çi̇çek, Mesut Kirbaş, Gürhan Keleş, Şaban Işik
Effect Of Stocking Rate On Pasture And Sheep Production In Winter And Spring Lambing Systems, Serkan Ateş, Gazi̇ Özcan, Harun Çi̇çek, Mesut Kirbaş, Gürhan Keleş, Şaban Işik
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
A 2-year study was conducted to quantify the effect of stocking rate on pasture and sheep production in winter and spring lambing systems. Pastures were set-stocked with ewes and their winter-born single lambs at low (20 ewes + lamb ha?1), medium (28 ewes + lamb ha?1), and high (36 ewes + lamb ha?1) stocking rates in spring 2012 and by ewes and their spring-born lambs at low (16 ewes + lamb ha?1), medium (24 ewes + lamb ha?1), and high (32 ewes + lamb ha?1) stocking rates in spring 2013. Annual pasture dry matter production ranged from 8.9 to 10.2 …
Productivity And Adaptation Ability Of Holstein Cattle Of Different Genetic Selections, Ivan Fiodorovich Gorlov, Svetlana Evgenievna Bozhkova, Olga Pavlovna Shakhbazova, Vera Vasilievna Gubareva, Natali Ivanovna Mosolova, Elena Yurievna Zlobina, Yuriy Nicolaevich Fiodorov, Alexey Sergeevich Mokhov
Productivity And Adaptation Ability Of Holstein Cattle Of Different Genetic Selections, Ivan Fiodorovich Gorlov, Svetlana Evgenievna Bozhkova, Olga Pavlovna Shakhbazova, Vera Vasilievna Gubareva, Natali Ivanovna Mosolova, Elena Yurievna Zlobina, Yuriy Nicolaevich Fiodorov, Alexey Sergeevich Mokhov
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The purpose of the research was to compare economically useful traits of Holstein cows of different selections. The results show that the German and Australian selections were superior to the Danish and American cows in terms of their growth (at 36 months of age, the body weights of the German and Australian cows were 36.5 and 27.6 kg greater than the Danish cows and 24.3 and 15.4 kg greater than the American cows, respectively). Maximum milk yield was obtained from the American and German cows (25,220 and 24,861 kg). Their milk also had higher fat content. The maximum protein content …
Poor Placental Traits Reduce Kid Birth Weight In Young Saanen Dams In The First Parity, Uğur Şen, Hasan Önder
Poor Placental Traits Reduce Kid Birth Weight In Young Saanen Dams In The First Parity, Uğur Şen, Hasan Önder
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Placental characteristics are the most important indicators of fetal growth and development that influence kid vitality. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of maternal parity on placental characteristics and birth-related traits in Saanen goats. The experiments were conducted on 41 singleton-bearing Saanen does, ranging from 1 to 4 years of age and classified according to first, second, and third parities. Birth weight, placental weight, placental efficiency, and cotyledon density were influenced by parity (P < 0.05). First-parity does had kids with significantly (P < 0.05) lower birth and placental weights than does of other parities, while they had significantly higher (P < 0.05) placental efficiency and cotyledon density. First-parity does had fewer (P < 0.05) large and total cotyledons than third-parity does. Cotyledon dimensions varied among parities (P < 0.05), while average cotyledon surface area and cotyledon efficiency were the lowest in the first-parity does (P < 0.05). The results suggest that younger dams in the first parity may alter placental characteristics and fetal development, resulting in a reduced birth weight from singleton gestations.
Mycoplasma Infections In Dairy Cattle Farms In Turkey, Zafer Sayin, Asli Sakmanoğlu, Uçkun Sai̇t Uçan, Ali̇ Uslu, Hasan Hüseyi̇n Hadi̇mli̇, Zeki̇ Aras, Özgür Özdemi̇r, Osman Ergani̇ş
Mycoplasma Infections In Dairy Cattle Farms In Turkey, Zafer Sayin, Asli Sakmanoğlu, Uçkun Sai̇t Uçan, Ali̇ Uslu, Hasan Hüseyi̇n Hadi̇mli̇, Zeki̇ Aras, Özgür Özdemi̇r, Osman Ergani̇ş
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Mycoplasmas cause the most severe and economically costly diseases of cattle throughout the world. In this study, Mycoplasma species were isolated from calves and cows with suspected mycoplasmosis in Holstein dairy cattle farms within 7 geographical regions of Turkey between May 2010 and December 2015. Mycoplasma infections were positive in 17 (80.9%) of 21 dairy cattle farms and the overall percentage was calculated as 32.1%. The highest isolation rate occurred in the Southeastern Anatolia Region (42.8%), and the lowest was observed in the Mediterranean Region (19.6%). In total, 172 Mycoplasma spp. were isolated from samples. Using PCR analysis, 149 (87.6%) …
Comparison Of Foetal Growth In Singleton And Twin Pregnancies Byb-Mode And Doppler Ultrasonography In Karya Ewes, Güneş Erdoğan, Hayretti̇n Çeti̇n, Ahmet Ceylan, İlker Seri̇n, Hakki Bülent Beceri̇kli̇soy
Comparison Of Foetal Growth In Singleton And Twin Pregnancies Byb-Mode And Doppler Ultrasonography In Karya Ewes, Güneş Erdoğan, Hayretti̇n Çeti̇n, Ahmet Ceylan, İlker Seri̇n, Hakki Bülent Beceri̇kli̇soy
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Foetal growth and haemodynamic features were investigated in singleton and twin pregnancies in Karya ewes with B-mode/Doppler ultrasonography. Nineteen healthy singleton (n = 9) and twin (n = 10) pregnant Karya ewes were used. Foetal biometric and haemodynamic measurements were made at 15-day intervals on the 29 foetuses during pregnancy. Biparietal head diameter (BPD), thoracic diameter (TD), umbilical cord diameter (UCD), foetal heart rate (FHR), peak systolic velocity (PSV), end diastolic velocity (EDV), pulsatility index (PI), and resistance index (RI) were recorded. The BPD was higher in twins on days 55 and 130 of pregnancy (P < 0.05), and the TD was higher in singletons on day 115 of pregnancy (P < 0.01). UCD was higher in twins on day 55 of pregnancy (P < 0.01). On day 130 of pregnancy, PSV and EDV were higher in twin foetuses (P < 0.05). PI and RI were lower in twins on day 40 of pregnancy (P < 0.05). Foetal growth and umbilical artery blood flow show some differences depending on the numbers of foetuses and the gestational stage. Additionally, BPD, TD, and FHR were reliable for estimation of gestational age during twin pregnancies.
Effects Of Combining Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone And Anabolic Implants On Growth Performance And Dietary Energetics Of Holstein Bull Calves Fed Finishing Diets, Victor Gonzalez-Vizcarra, Maria Lopez-Soto, Carolina Pujol-Manriquez, Jesus Urias-Estrada, Alberto Barreras Serrano, Jose Calderon-Cortes, Gilberto Lopez-Valencia, Francisco Monge-Navarro, Alejandro Plascencia
Effects Of Combining Recombinant Bovine Growth Hormone And Anabolic Implants On Growth Performance And Dietary Energetics Of Holstein Bull Calves Fed Finishing Diets, Victor Gonzalez-Vizcarra, Maria Lopez-Soto, Carolina Pujol-Manriquez, Jesus Urias-Estrada, Alberto Barreras Serrano, Jose Calderon-Cortes, Gilberto Lopez-Valencia, Francisco Monge-Navarro, Alejandro Plascencia
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Twenty-one Holstein bull calves (368 ± 5.2 kg) were used in order to evaluate the effects of combining recombinant bovine growth hormone (bST) and anabolic implants on growth performance and dietary energetics. Steers were assigned (7 repetitions/treatment) to individual pens (16 m2) equipped with automatic waterers and 1.2 m fence-line feed bunks. The experiment lasted 56 days. Treatments were: 1) no bST, no implant; 2) implant; and 3) bST + implant. Compared to implanted cattle, the combination of exogenous bovine somatotropin and anabolic implants did not enhance growth performance or observed dietary energy. Compared to nonimplanted cattle, anabolic implants increased …
Circulating Metabolic And Reproductive Hormone Changes In Laying Hens Kept Under Various Heat-Combating Systems, Muhammad Safdar Anjum, Mansur Abdullah Sandhu, Zia Ur-Rahman, Anum Safdar
Circulating Metabolic And Reproductive Hormone Changes In Laying Hens Kept Under Various Heat-Combating Systems, Muhammad Safdar Anjum, Mansur Abdullah Sandhu, Zia Ur-Rahman, Anum Safdar
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The objective of the present study was to observe the circulating metabolic, reproductive, and stress hormones in laying hen performance under different heat-combating systems (HCSs). A total of 500 White Leghorn pullets at 24 weeks of age were subjected to four HCSs, i.e. desert cooling (DC), water sprinkling (WS), time limit feeding (TLF), and ascorbic acid (AA) supplementation, at environmental temperatures from 32.30 to 40.80 °C with 76.40% relative humidity. Blood was collected before heat stress, at peak stress, and after heat stress to collect plasma. The results of the 24-week stress period showed significantly less circulating T3, T4, estrogen, …
Effect Of Some Essential Oils (Allium Sativum L., Origanum Majorana L.) And Ozonated Olive Oil On The Treatment Of Ear Mites (Otodectes Cynotis) In Cats, Fulya Altinok Yi̇pel, Abuzer Acar, Mustafa Yi̇pel
Effect Of Some Essential Oils (Allium Sativum L., Origanum Majorana L.) And Ozonated Olive Oil On The Treatment Of Ear Mites (Otodectes Cynotis) In Cats, Fulya Altinok Yi̇pel, Abuzer Acar, Mustafa Yi̇pel
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of certain essential oils and ozonated olive oil on Otodectes cynotis infestations in cats. Twenty-eight cats were included in the study. Infestation was diagnosed through the microscopic examination of ear secretions. Clinical findings were evaluated and scored before and after treatment. Cats were randomly assigned to different treatment groups, which included Group 1 treated with ozonated olive oil, Group 2 treated with garlic oil, Group 3 treated with marjoram oil, and Group 4 treated with permethrin. Each treatment was applied to both ears with approximately 5 drops daily per ear …
Crp, Hba1c, Lipid, And Biochemical Parameters And Their Relation With Maternal Visceral Adipose Tissue And Subcutaneous Fat Tissue Thickness, Müzeyyen Duran, Aydin Köşüş, Nermi̇n Köşüş, Ni̇lgün Turhan
Crp, Hba1c, Lipid, And Biochemical Parameters And Their Relation With Maternal Visceral Adipose Tissue And Subcutaneous Fat Tissue Thickness, Müzeyyen Duran, Aydin Köşüş, Nermi̇n Köşüş, Ni̇lgün Turhan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The aim of this study was to find whether maternal visceral tissue (VAT) or subcutaneous fat tissue (SCFT) thicknesses are associated with CRP, HbA1c, lipid, and biochemical parameters in the first trimester of pregnancy. Materials and methods: Ninety pregnant women were enrolled. Body mass index (BMI), VAT, and SCFT were measured. The best cut-off points for grouping subjects were found to be 4 cm for VAT and 2 cm for SCFT. Venous blood samples were collected. Results: VAT was higher than 4 cm in all cases with high BMIs. High CRP and HbA1c were found in 45.5% and 18.2% …
Analysis Of The Hip Fracture Records Of A Central Training And Research Hospital By Selected Characteristics, Deni̇z Çankaya, Burak Yoldaş, Eli̇f Çankaya, Yalçin Çakir, Cemal Aydin, Abdullah Yalçin Tabak
Analysis Of The Hip Fracture Records Of A Central Training And Research Hospital By Selected Characteristics, Deni̇z Çankaya, Burak Yoldaş, Eli̇f Çankaya, Yalçin Çakir, Cemal Aydin, Abdullah Yalçin Tabak
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Despite the importance of hip fractures, very few studies have assessed their epidemiological characteristics in Turkey. The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency and demography of hip fractures from the recent data of a central training and research hospital. Materials and methods: In this descriptive study, we identified hip fracture cases between 2009 and 2013. The age, sex, region, injury pattern, and calendar year for all patients were evaluated. Results: Among the 687 patients (488 women, 199 men) described in our clinic's records, 122, 131, 144, 138, and 154 patients applied with hip fractures from the …
Clinical Features Of Infants Treated For Severe Retinopathy Of Prematurity: 8-Yearstudy From A Large Tertiary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit In Turkey, Zühal Özen Tunay, Özdemi̇r Özdemi̇r, Damla Ergi̇ntürk Acar, İkbal Seza Petri̇çli̇, Şeri̇fe Suna Oğuz
Clinical Features Of Infants Treated For Severe Retinopathy Of Prematurity: 8-Yearstudy From A Large Tertiary Neonatal Intensive Care Unit In Turkey, Zühal Özen Tunay, Özdemi̇r Özdemi̇r, Damla Ergi̇ntürk Acar, İkbal Seza Petri̇çli̇, Şeri̇fe Suna Oğuz
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The aim of this study was to report the gestational age (GA) and birth weight (BW) distribution of premature babies who needed treatment for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and to assess the timing of the treatment. Materials and methods: The records of 9008 infants who were screened for ROP were examined and 556 infants who underwent laser therapy for ROP were reviewed. Sex, GA, BW, postnatal age, and postmenstrual (PM) age at the time of laser therapy were recorded. The babies were classified as in-born (Group 1) and out-born infants (Group 2). Results: The mean GA was 27.3 weeks …
A Persistently Low Hbv Dna Level Is A Predictor Of Spontaneous Hbsag Clearance In Patients With Chronic Hepatitis B, Alpay Ari, Şebnem Çalik, Selma Tosun, Si̇bel Özsu Caymaz
A Persistently Low Hbv Dna Level Is A Predictor Of Spontaneous Hbsag Clearance In Patients With Chronic Hepatitis B, Alpay Ari, Şebnem Çalik, Selma Tosun, Si̇bel Özsu Caymaz
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
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Minor Salivary Gland Evaluation: Sjögren?S Syndrome, Sülen Sarioğlu, Ülkü Küçük, Pinar Çeti̇n, İsmai̇l Sari, Ahmet Meri̇h Bi̇rli̇k
Minor Salivary Gland Evaluation: Sjögren?S Syndrome, Sülen Sarioğlu, Ülkü Küçük, Pinar Çeti̇n, İsmai̇l Sari, Ahmet Meri̇h Bi̇rli̇k
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim:1397645907We aimed to analyze the value of 3 serial sections, spaced 2001397645907μm1397645907apart,1397645907for quantification of lymphocyte and plasma cell foci in1397645907minor salivary gland biopsy (MSGB).1397645907 Materials and methods:1397645907Labial MSGBs from 69 patients with Sjögren's syndrome (SS) and scleroderma were used for this study. Each sample was prepared as 3 serial sections spaced 2001397645907μm apart.1397645907Lymphocytic and plasma cell focus score (LFS, PFS) were determined for each section, and the diagnostic results were compared to those obtained from a single section. Results: For 22 of the 69 patients, all 3 sections1397645907were scored at1397645907
Seasonal Vitamin D Status And Endothelial Function In Healthcare Workers, Özlem Hali̇loğlu, Tolga Kasaci, Di̇lek Yavuz
Seasonal Vitamin D Status And Endothelial Function In Healthcare Workers, Özlem Hali̇loğlu, Tolga Kasaci, Di̇lek Yavuz
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: Healthcare workers have long working hours indoors and are at risk of vitamin D deficiency. The aim of this study was to determine seasonal vitamin D status and its relationship with early atherosclerotic markers, endothelial function, and carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) in healthcare workers of Marmara University Hospital, İstanbul. Materials and methods: One hundred and ninety healthy volunteer healthcare workers and 66 nonmedical volunteers of Marmara University Hospital were included in the study and 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D), calcium, intact parathyroid hormone (PTH), endothelial function, and CIMT were measured twice during winter and summer seasons. Results: Mean vitamin D levels …
An Experimental Comparative Study On Classic Tube Thoracostomy And Thoracostomy With A Newly Designed Thorax Drainage Catheter*, Mahmut Tokur, Mehmet Ergi̇n, Mehmet Okumuş, Zerri̇n Defne Dündar
An Experimental Comparative Study On Classic Tube Thoracostomy And Thoracostomy With A Newly Designed Thorax Drainage Catheter*, Mahmut Tokur, Mehmet Ergi̇n, Mehmet Okumuş, Zerri̇n Defne Dündar
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The collection of fluids, blood, pus, or air in the pleural cavity is a pathological condition requiring pleural drainage. A newly designed thorax drainage catheter in the prototype phase was used in this experimental study to test its efficacy. Materials and methods: A hemopneumothorax was first caused by a penetrating injury on the frontal axis of the sixth intercostal space on the right hemithorax with a scalpel on 6 female Sus domesticus swine subjects. After resting for 5 min, a tube or catheter was inserted. The same procedure with a tube thoracostomy or thorax drainage catheter was repeated on …
The Effect Of Transtheoretical Model-Based Individual Counseling, Training, And A 6-Month Follow-Up On Smoking Cessation In Adult Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial*, Ayşe Koyun, Kafi̇ye Eroğlu
The Effect Of Transtheoretical Model-Based Individual Counseling, Training, And A 6-Month Follow-Up On Smoking Cessation In Adult Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial*, Ayşe Koyun, Kafi̇ye Eroğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: This study was conducted to determine the effect of transtheoretical model (TTM)-based individual counseling, training, and a 6-month follow-up on smoking cessation in adult women. Materials and methods: We carried out this randomized controlled trial in Konya, Turkey. Female subjects were randomly assigned into groups in a 1:1 ratio using block randomization, block size 3 × 3, divided by stages (precontemplation, contemplation, and preparation) and age (20-29, 30-39, and 40-49 years). The study was completed with 77 women (an intervention group containing 38 participants and a control group of 39 participants). The intervention group was interviewed 5 times (baseline …
The Utility Of Ebus-Tbna In Mediastinal Or Hilar Lymph Node Evaluation In Extrapulmonary Malignancy, Onur Fevzi̇ Erer, Ceyda Anar, Serhat Erol, Seri̇r Özkan
The Utility Of Ebus-Tbna In Mediastinal Or Hilar Lymph Node Evaluation In Extrapulmonary Malignancy, Onur Fevzi̇ Erer, Ceyda Anar, Serhat Erol, Seri̇r Özkan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background/aim: The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic performance of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) in the diagnosis of mediastinal and hilar lymph nodes (LNs) in patients with known extrapulmonary malignancy. Materials and methods: Between March 2011 and August 2013, 378 EBUS-TBNA procedures were performed. Sixty-three (16.6%) of these were performed on known extrapulmonary malignancy patients. Results: There were 28 male and 35 female patients, with median ages of 65 years (min-max: 53-87) and 57 years (min-max: 39-76), respectively. From the 63 cases, 138 lymph nodes (LNs) were sampled with EBUS-TBNA (median: 2 LNs/patient; min-max: 1-4). …