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Seroprevalence Of Cytomegalovirus Antibodies In Haemodialysis Patients, Sebahatti̇n Ocak, Ni̇zami̇ Duran, Ali̇ Fuat Eski̇ocak
Seroprevalence Of Cytomegalovirus Antibodies In Haemodialysis Patients, Sebahatti̇n Ocak, Ni̇zami̇ Duran, Ali̇ Fuat Eski̇ocak
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: Although symptoms of infection caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV) in healthy adults are generally mild, the virus is known to produce severe symptoms most often in immunocompromised patients. Patients with chronic renal failure are prone to CMV infection. CMV, as a nosocomial infection in immunocompromised patients, is a problem for clinicians. Aim: We aimed to investigate the seroprevalence of CMV infection among the haemodialysis (HD) patients in our region. Patients and Methods: Serum samples were taken from 255 patients who received treatment in 3 different HD clinics and a control group of 70 healthy persons. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was …
Calving And Preweaning Growth Performance Traits Of Calves Sired By Charolais, Simmental And Eastern Anatolian Red Bulls, Abdülkadi̇r Özlütürk, Mete Yanar, Naci̇ Tüzemen, Si̇nan Kopuzlu
Calving And Preweaning Growth Performance Traits Of Calves Sired By Charolais, Simmental And Eastern Anatolian Red Bulls, Abdülkadi̇r Özlütürk, Mete Yanar, Naci̇ Tüzemen, Si̇nan Kopuzlu
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Charolais (C)-, Simmental (S)-, and Eastern Anatolian Red (EAR)-sired calves born in 2 locations in Eastern Anatolia were compared in terms of calving traits and preweaning growth characteristics. Breed of sire effects were significant (P < 0.01) for birth weight, 205-day weaning weight, average daily weight gain from birth to weaning, and some body measurements at birth. S- and C-sired calves were heavier at birth and larger for most body measurements at birth than EAR-sired calves. The C- and S-sired calves also had higher 205-day weight than the EAR-sired calves. Although the level of calving difficulty was higher in the S and C crosses, the differences were not statistically significant. Male calves had significantly (P < 0.01) heavier birth and 205-day weights, higher preweaning average daily gain and greater body measurements (e.g., height at withers, heart girth and cannon bone girth) than females. Location differences were also significant (P < 0.01) for survival rate from birth to weaning, preweaning growth rate and 205-day weight. In conclusion, although C- and S-sired calves performed similarly for most traits, all parameters of the preweaning growth were higher in calves sired by S and C bulls than in calves sired by EAR bulls. Therefore, both C and S could be considered as sire breeds for crossbreeding programs to be implemented in Eastern Anatolia, since these breeds did not cause an adverse influence on the calving and growth traits of the crossbred calves.
New Pelagic Gastropoda Species Encountered On The Turkish Coast Of The Levant Sea, Cem Çevi̇k, Ahmet Kideys, Beni̇n Toklu, Deni̇z Ergüden, Ercan Sarihan
New Pelagic Gastropoda Species Encountered On The Turkish Coast Of The Levant Sea, Cem Çevi̇k, Ahmet Kideys, Beni̇n Toklu, Deni̇z Ergüden, Ercan Sarihan
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
In this work, 9 species of pelagic gastropods were studied during bottom trawling and net sampling for zooplankton of Akkuyu in Erdemli and in İskenderun Bay (the northeastern Mediterranean). Among those, Pterotrachea hippocampus Phlippi, 1836, Cavolinia tridentate (Forsskal, 1775), Limacina (Munthea) trochiformis (D'Orbigny, 1836), and Corolla spectabilis (Dall, 1871) were first records for Turkish mollusk fauna, and the remaining, Atlanta peronii Lesuer, 1817, Firoloida desmarestia Lesuer, 1817, Clio pyramidata Linné, 1767, Creseis acicula Rang, 1828, and Creseis virgula Rang, 1828 were first records for the Mediterranean coast of Turkey.
Effects Of Double Injections Of Pgf_{2}\Alpha At Different Intervals On Some Reproductive Traits In Tuj Ewes, Nalan Bayşu Sözbi̇li̇r, Şaban Maraşli, Yavuz Öztürkler, Ömer Uçar
Effects Of Double Injections Of Pgf_{2}\Alpha At Different Intervals On Some Reproductive Traits In Tuj Ewes, Nalan Bayşu Sözbi̇li̇r, Şaban Maraşli, Yavuz Öztürkler, Ömer Uçar
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
The present study investigated the effects of double injections of PGF_{2}\alpha at different intervals (10 vs. 14 days) on plasma progesterone levels, oestrus and lambing rates in Tuj ewes during the breeding season. Thirty clinically healthy mature ewes were assigned randomly into 2 experimental groups: 2 injections of 125 µg of Cloprostenol (a PGF_{2}\alpha analogue) at either 10 (Group I, n = 15) or 14 day (Group II, n = 15) intervals. Blood samples were collected from the jugular vein on the day of the second injection of PGF_{2}\alpha, 4 days post-injection and 16 days after insemination to determine plasma …
Effects Of Feeding Frequency On Growth, Feed Consumption, And Body Composition In Juvenile Turbot (Psetta Maxima Linnaeus, 1758) At Low Temperature, Ali̇ Türker
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Juvenile turbot Psetta maxima (Linnaeus, 1758) (15.23 ± 2.99 g) were fed to satiation with a commercial extruded feed over a 60-day period. Feeding regimens were twice a day (TD), every other day (EOD), and 2-day intervals (TDI). Fish were kept in seawater (18 ppt) at 5-7.5 °C from January 21 to March 23, 2004. Feed conversion rate (FCR) and the protein efficiency ratios (PER) were within the ranges of 1.12-1.14 and 2.26-2.29, respectively. While the maximum relative growth rate (RGR), weight gain, and specific growth rate (SGR) were recorded in the TD group, they were lower in the EOD …
Identification And Seasonal Distribution Of Airborne Fungi In Urban Outdoor Air In An Eastern Black Sea Turkish Town, Murat Topbaş, İlknur Tosun, Gamze Çan, Neşe Kaklikkaya, Faruk Aydi̇n
Identification And Seasonal Distribution Of Airborne Fungi In Urban Outdoor Air In An Eastern Black Sea Turkish Town, Murat Topbaş, İlknur Tosun, Gamze Çan, Neşe Kaklikkaya, Faruk Aydi̇n
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The aim of the present report was to evaluate the prevalent species of airborne fungi in the outdoor environment in the city of Trabzon, Turkey. The area is surrounded by high mountains running parallel to the Black Sea, and has a mostly rainy and temperate climate together with a most varied and widespread flora. Air samples were collected in four seasons by means of the gravitational settling method using petri dishes with SDA culture media. Those fungi colonies that formed after an incubation period of 7-10 days at 25 ºC were determined on the basis of micro and macromorphological features. …
Morbidity Pattern Among The Elderly Population In The Rural Area Of Tamil Nadu, India, Anil Jacob Purty, Joy Bazroy, Malini Kar, Kavita Vasudevan, P. Zacharia, Purushottam Panda
Morbidity Pattern Among The Elderly Population In The Rural Area Of Tamil Nadu, India, Anil Jacob Purty, Joy Bazroy, Malini Kar, Kavita Vasudevan, P. Zacharia, Purushottam Panda
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Globally there are an estimated 605 million people aged 60 years and above. From the morbidity point of view, almost 50 per cent of the Indian elderly have chronic diseases and 5 percent suffer from immobility. A major component of the burden of illness for the elderly derives from prevalent chronic disease. Hence a study was undertaken to assess the present morbidity pattern of rural elderly persons. A community based cross-sectional study was undertaken in the rural service area of Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) between october 1, 2002 to October 31, 2003. All persons above the age of …
Exposure Of Rats To Whole Body Gamma Rays Induces Early Alterations In Biliary Secretion, Omar Mohamed Abdel-Salam, Ihsan Hadajat, Ayman Ragab Baiuomy, Siham El-Shinawy, Mahmoud S. Arbid
Exposure Of Rats To Whole Body Gamma Rays Induces Early Alterations In Biliary Secretion, Omar Mohamed Abdel-Salam, Ihsan Hadajat, Ayman Ragab Baiuomy, Siham El-Shinawy, Mahmoud S. Arbid
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: To study the effects of whole body gamma irradiation on bile flow and bile composition in rats. Methods: Three groups of male Sprague-Dawley rats were irradiated with a single 8 gray (Gy) fraction for 15-20 min and examined for bile secretion at different time intervals (18, 48, 72 h) after irradiation. For collection of biliary secretions, rats were anesthetized with intraperitoneal (i.p.) urethane (1.25 g/kg) and equipped with biliary cannulas inserted into the bile duct through the sphincter of Oddi. Bile was collected for 4 h following bile duct cannulation. Bile flow (bile-pancreatic juice) and biliary excretion of total …
Adjuncts (Tramadol And Magnesium) Potentiate Impulse Inhibition By A Local Anaesthetic In Isolated Frog Siatic Nerves?, Belgi̇n Büyükakilli, Nurcan Doruk, Ülkü Çömelekoğlu, Handan Çamdevi̇ren, Sevgi̇ Güneş
Adjuncts (Tramadol And Magnesium) Potentiate Impulse Inhibition By A Local Anaesthetic In Isolated Frog Siatic Nerves?, Belgi̇n Büyükakilli, Nurcan Doruk, Ülkü Çömelekoğlu, Handan Çamdevi̇ren, Sevgi̇ Güneş
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: In clinical use, the addition of adjuncts (magnesium or tramadol) to local anesthetic agents is used for different reasons. However, reports about the effect of magnesium plus bupivacaine and of tramadol plus bupivacaine on in vitro preparations are scarce. The aim of this study was to examine the ability of local anesthetics to reduce the amplitude of compound nerve action potentials of the isolated frog sciatic nerve in the absence and presence of adjuncts (magnesium and tramadol). Materials and Methods: The experiments were done on frog sciatic nerves, using an extracellular recording technique. Isolated frog sciatic nerves were bathed …
Evaluation Of Tumor Markers In Asthma Patients, Abdurrahman Coşkun, Öner Balbay, Özlem Yavuz, Ramazan Memi̇şoğullari, Ali̇ Ni̇hat Annakkaya, İsmet Bulut, Cahi̇t Bi̇lgi̇n, Emel Kurt
Evaluation Of Tumor Markers In Asthma Patients, Abdurrahman Coşkun, Öner Balbay, Özlem Yavuz, Ramazan Memi̇şoğullari, Ali̇ Ni̇hat Annakkaya, İsmet Bulut, Cahi̇t Bi̇lgi̇n, Emel Kurt
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: Although tumor markers have been used as biomarkers for monitoring response to therapy and detecting early relapse in malignancies, it is well known that most tumor marker increases are not specific enough to be used for diagnosis of cancer. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the serum concentrations of \alpha -fetoprotein (AFP), carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), cancer antigen (CA) 19-9, CA 125, CA 15-3 and IgE in asthma patients. Materials and Methods: Thirty-five newly diagnosed asthmatic patients and 14 healthy subjects were included into the study. Blood samples were drawn from antecubital vein of asthma patients and …
The Status Of Trace And Toxic Elements In Biological Samples (Scalp Hair) Of Skin-Disease Patients And Normal Subjects, Hassan Imran Afridi, Tasneem Gul Kazi, Mohammad Khan Jamali, Gul Hasan Kazi, Ghulam Qadir Shar
The Status Of Trace And Toxic Elements In Biological Samples (Scalp Hair) Of Skin-Disease Patients And Normal Subjects, Hassan Imran Afridi, Tasneem Gul Kazi, Mohammad Khan Jamali, Gul Hasan Kazi, Ghulam Qadir Shar
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: Direct association of trace and macro-elements in relation to human disease has been observed in many research studies. In many cases, an alteration in the metabolism of these minerals has been demonstrated. Methods: In this investigation, the hair levels of the trace elements zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), chromium (Cr), iron (Fe), nickel (Ni) and the toxic elements lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) were determined in 110 subjects (57 skin- diseased subjects and 53 controls). Samples were analyzed using atomic absorption spectrophotometric methods. Results: Analysis of hair samples revealed significantly lower levels of zinc, iron and copper in skin-diseased patients …
Diagnosis Of Lafora Body Disease By Axillary Skin Biopsy, Selçuk Çomoğlu, Şenay Özbakir, Emel Peşi̇nci̇
Diagnosis Of Lafora Body Disease By Axillary Skin Biopsy, Selçuk Çomoğlu, Şenay Özbakir, Emel Peşi̇nci̇
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Lafora body is a rarely seen and progressive disease which is characterized by mental decline, myoclonus and generalized epilepsy. Definitive diagnosis is made with biopsy showing typical spherical PAS positive inclusion bodies. In this article, we present a case who had myoclonus, generalize seizure and dementia and diagnosed with Lafora body disease. Diagnosis was confirmed by axillary skin biopsy. Na Valproat 15 mg/kg was started by orally for myoclonic and generalized epilepsy. Partial improvement in both myoclonic and generalized seizure frequencies was seen.
Arterial Thrombosis In Refractory Multiple Myeloma Patient Treated With Thalidomide And Dexamethasone: A Case Report, Di̇lek Soysal, Orhan Küçükşahi̇n, Ayça İnci̇, Mustafa Pehli̇van
Arterial Thrombosis In Refractory Multiple Myeloma Patient Treated With Thalidomide And Dexamethasone: A Case Report, Di̇lek Soysal, Orhan Küçükşahi̇n, Ayça İnci̇, Mustafa Pehli̇van
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
A 48-year-old man with relapsing multiple myeloma (MM) presented with serum monoclonal protein (IgG l) of 5.93 g/dl. He was initially treated with four cycles of VAD (vincristine, adriamycin and dexamethasone) but due to deterioration of his renal functions with disease relapse, he was placed on hemodialysis. A combined treatment with thalidomide at a daily dose of 200 mg and 4-d cycles of dexamethasone was started for relapsing MM. Thalidomide dose was increased to 400 mg after two weeks. In the second month of his treatment, the patient presented with progressive drowsiness without other symptoms. His cranial MR was suggestive …
Early Onset Stroke Due To Fibromuscular Dysplasia In A Child, Selçuk Çomoğlu, Yavuz Gürer
Early Onset Stroke Due To Fibromuscular Dysplasia In A Child, Selçuk Çomoğlu, Yavuz Gürer
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is a rare, idiopathic and nonatheromatous disease. Definitive diagnosis is made only by angiography, which is characterized by a "string of beads" appearance. In this article, we present the rare entity of early-onset thromboembolic stroke due to FMD in a case who was found to have a carotid artery lesion in angiography. Antiaggregant therapy was given (300 mg/oral/day) and partial improvement was observed on follow-up.
Guillain-Barré Syndrome And Hepatitis A (Selçuk Çomoğlu, Mustafa Cesur. Turk J Med Sci 2006; 36(3): 185-186), Şi̇nasi̇ Özsoylu
Guillain-Barré Syndrome And Hepatitis A (Selçuk Çomoğlu, Mustafa Cesur. Turk J Med Sci 2006; 36(3): 185-186), Şi̇nasi̇ Özsoylu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
No abstract provided.
Follicular Thyroid Carcinoma In A Patient With Graves' Disease, Mehmet Özdoğan, Ahmet Gürer, Beki̇r Çakir, Si̇bel Orhun, İsmai̇l Gömceli̇, Selma Göğkuş, Raci̇ Aydin
Follicular Thyroid Carcinoma In A Patient With Graves' Disease, Mehmet Özdoğan, Ahmet Gürer, Beki̇r Çakir, Si̇bel Orhun, İsmai̇l Gömceli̇, Selma Göğkuş, Raci̇ Aydin
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
ZDOĞAN^1, Ahmet GÜRER^1, Bekir ÇAKIR^2, Sibel ORHUN^3, İsmail GÖMCELİ^1, Selma GÖĞKUŞ^1, Raci AYDIN^1 ^1Department of General Surgery, Atatürk Educational and Research Hospital, Ankara - Turkey ^2Department of Endocrinology, Atatürk Educational and Research Hospital, Ankara - Turkey ^3Department of Pathology, Atatürk Educational and Research Hospital, Ankara - Turkey
The Effect Of Erythropoietin In Acute Pancreatitis: An Experimental Study, Ari̇fe Polat Düzgün, Nuretti̇n Kahramansoy, Mahi̇ Balci Özgedi̇k, M. Mahi̇r Özmen, Selda Seçki̇n, Faruk Coşkun
The Effect Of Erythropoietin In Acute Pancreatitis: An Experimental Study, Ari̇fe Polat Düzgün, Nuretti̇n Kahramansoy, Mahi̇ Balci Özgedi̇k, M. Mahi̇r Özmen, Selda Seçki̇n, Faruk Coşkun
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: Although the pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis is not clearly known, the most frequently mentioned factors are proinflammatory cytokines and nitric oxide (NO), which is stimulated by bacterial endotoxins. The relationship of erythropoietin (EPO), which is an erythroid line growth hormone, with proinflammatory cytokines and NO is also not clear. EPO has a well-known general tissue protective effect, yet its role in an inflammatory presentation like that of acute pancreatitis has not been investigated and documented. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the role of EPO in acute pancreatitis. Materials and Methods: 60 Wistar Albino rats were …
In-Vitro Effect Of Phthalate Esters On Retinal Aldolase, Syed Nasir Askari, Meena Zaidi, Nafees Ahmed
In-Vitro Effect Of Phthalate Esters On Retinal Aldolase, Syed Nasir Askari, Meena Zaidi, Nafees Ahmed
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background and Aim: Phthalate esters used in the manufacture of cosmetics, lubricants, medical devices and wood furnishings enter the human system through various routes and accumulate into tissues to a considerable level. Low levels of plasticizer cause infertility, hypospadias and premature puberty, while high doses of esters can damage the liver and lung. Reports on the ocular effects of these compounds are either not available or very scarce. The present study assessed the impact of dimethyl phthalate (DMP), diethyl-phthalate (DEP) and diethyl hexyl-phthalate (DEHP) on bovine retinal aldolase. Materials and Methods: Retinal aldolase activity of 0.1 ml of 1:10 solution …
A Selective Ideational Apraxic Agraphia For Consonants, Serpi̇l Demi̇rci̇
A Selective Ideational Apraxic Agraphia For Consonants, Serpi̇l Demi̇rci̇
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: The proposed graphemic area in the dominant hemisphere contains letter representations that are responsible for guiding the skilled movements required for writing and for recognition of the physical features of letters. Dysfunction in this system may cause apraxic agraphia. In this study, writing performance of a right-handed, left hemisphere damaged, 12-year old apraxic agraphic patient with a native language of shallow ortography is analysed. Methods: Writing performance was evaluated with several different word lists, each holding same amount of letters, novel words (non-word), words, functors, and high-imagery and low-imagery words. Non-words were derived from words by changing a single …
Study Of Elements, Antioxidants And Lipid Peroxidation In Hemodialysis Patients, Esma Menevşe, Abdullah Si̇vri̇kaya, Emrah Karagözoğlu, Ali̇ Muhtar Ti̇fti̇k, Süleyman Türk
Study Of Elements, Antioxidants And Lipid Peroxidation In Hemodialysis Patients, Esma Menevşe, Abdullah Si̇vri̇kaya, Emrah Karagözoğlu, Ali̇ Muhtar Ti̇fti̇k, Süleyman Türk
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: During hemodialysis, most of the elements must be kept in a rather narrow physiological range, otherwise life-threatening events may occur. Furthermore, lipid peroxidation in patients may be partly due to the trace element disturbances. It has been mentioned that there are relations between deficiency in trace elements and antioxidant levels. The present study aimed to determine whether there were differences between hemodialysis patients and a healthy group according to selenium, aluminium, malondialdehyde (MDA), reduced form of glutathione (GSH) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels. Methods: The study included 47 hemodialysis patients (hemodialysis group). Blood samples were taken before (pre-hemodialysis) and …
Where Do We Go From Here? : Internal Medicine In The 21st Century, Medical Professionalism And Basic Concepts In Residency Training, Mi̇ne Durusu Tanriöver, Serhat Ünal
Where Do We Go From Here? : Internal Medicine In The 21st Century, Medical Professionalism And Basic Concepts In Residency Training, Mi̇ne Durusu Tanriöver, Serhat Ünal
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
USU TANRIÖVER, Serhat ÜNAL Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, 06100 Ankara - Turkey
Common Cytochrome P4503a (Cyp3a4 And Cyp3a5) And Thiopurine S-Methyl Transferase (Tpmt) Polymorphisms In Turkish Population, Müge Aydin Sayi̇toğlu, İnci̇ Yildiz, Özden Hatirnaz, Uğur Özbek
Common Cytochrome P4503a (Cyp3a4 And Cyp3a5) And Thiopurine S-Methyl Transferase (Tpmt) Polymorphisms In Turkish Population, Müge Aydin Sayi̇toğlu, İnci̇ Yildiz, Özden Hatirnaz, Uğur Özbek
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Polymorphisms in the genes encoding cytochrome p450 (CYP) and thiopurine S-methyl transferase (TPMT) enzymes catalyze the metabolic reactions of several drugs. These polymorphisms might be responsible for adverse drug reactions. Turkish population data for these genes still needs to be elucidated. We aimed to detect the allele frequencies of thiopurine S-methyl transferase (TPMT), cytochrome p4503A4*1B (CYP3A4*1B) and cytochrome p4503A4*3 (CYP3A5*3) gene variants in the Turkish population. We examined the TPMT (*1, *2, *3A, *3C), CYP3A4*1B and CYP3A5*3 variant allele frequencies in a group of healthy Turkish Caucasian blood donors by using PCR-RFLP, allele-specific PCR and direct sequencing techniques. The frequencies …
Problems Encountered In The Diagnosis Of Encapsulated Follicular Variant Of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma And The Morphological Diagnostic Criteria, Reşi̇t Doğan Köseoğlu, Nurper Onuk Fi̇li̇z, İbrahi̇m Aladağ, Ahmet Eyi̇bi̇len, Mehmet Güven
Problems Encountered In The Diagnosis Of Encapsulated Follicular Variant Of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma And The Morphological Diagnostic Criteria, Reşi̇t Doğan Köseoğlu, Nurper Onuk Fi̇li̇z, İbrahi̇m Aladağ, Ahmet Eyi̇bi̇len, Mehmet Güven
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The encapsulated follicular variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma constitutes the most common source of consultation material in thyroid pathology. We present our five consecutive cases to illustrate this issue. The diagnosis of the encapsulated follicular variant of papillary thyroid carcinoma is considerably controversial. These tumors are encapsulated neoplasms and have the nuclear features of papillary thyroid carcinoma. Although the criteria were described for the diagnosis, a considerable subjectivity is present among the pathologists. Therefore, the categories of "well differentiated carcinoma" and "well differentiated tumor of uncertain malignant potential" were included in the diagnostic spectrum of these neoplasms. Five consecutive cases …
Cerebrovascular Risk Factors And Stroke Subtypes In Different Age Groups: A Hospital-Based Study, Göksel Somay, Pinar Topaloğlu, Hakan Somay, Özlem Araal, Güli̇stan Uşak Halaç, Murat Bulkan
Cerebrovascular Risk Factors And Stroke Subtypes In Different Age Groups: A Hospital-Based Study, Göksel Somay, Pinar Topaloğlu, Hakan Somay, Özlem Araal, Güli̇stan Uşak Halaç, Murat Bulkan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
We prospectively studied the characteristics of 401 patients with first-ever-in-a lifetime stroke who have been admitted consecutively into stroke care unit. During the evaluation of distribution according to age, patients were divided into 7 age groups with 10-year intervals. It was determined that ischemic stroke was mostly seen in the age group 71-80 (32.2%) and the age group 61-70(28.2%). The major risk factor of ischemic stroke was hypertension, followed by diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, smoking and hypercholesterolemia. The three most frequent etiologic categories were small-vessel disease, atherosclerotic large vessel disease and cardioembolism. The anatomical distribution of ischemic stroke were …
What Are The Predictors Of Health Services Utilization By Women In A City Center Located In The Eastern Part Of Turkey ?: A Cross Sectional Study, Di̇lek Aslan, Hi̇lal Özcebe, Nazmi̇ Bi̇li̇r, Songül Vai̇zoğlu, Nükhet Subaşi
What Are The Predictors Of Health Services Utilization By Women In A City Center Located In The Eastern Part Of Turkey ?: A Cross Sectional Study, Di̇lek Aslan, Hi̇lal Özcebe, Nazmi̇ Bi̇li̇r, Songül Vai̇zoğlu, Nükhet Subaşi
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The aim of this study is to evaluate factors influencing utilization of health services by women aged 15 years and older having any health symptoms within the previous 15 days in a city center located in the eastern part of Turkey. In this cross-sectional study, subjects (1,000 households) were sampled from the "city-information-system" based on household satellite photographs of the city. Nine hundred and thirty-five households out of 1,000 were included in the study (response rate: 93.5%), and 1,613 subjects were interviewed. Seven hundred and eighteen women out of 1,613 participants reported at least one health symptom (44.5%), and of …
Malignant Meningioma Of Scalp, Mehmet Dumlu Aydin, Canan Atalay, Umran Yildirim, Mustafa Atasoy
Malignant Meningioma Of Scalp, Mehmet Dumlu Aydin, Canan Atalay, Umran Yildirim, Mustafa Atasoy
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
umlu AYDIN^1, Canan ATALAY^2, Umran YILDIRIM^3, Mustafa ATASOY^4 ^1Department of Neurosurgery, Faculty of Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum - Turkey ^2Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Faculty of Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum - Turkey ^3Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum - Turkey ^4Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum - Turkey
Can Modified Dukes' Classification Be Used In Gastric Cancer Staging?, Hali̇l Özgüç, Ersi̇n Öztürk, Türkay Kirdak, Ömer Yerci̇, Yalçin Sönmez, Erol Bağcivan, Nusret Korun
Can Modified Dukes' Classification Be Used In Gastric Cancer Staging?, Hali̇l Özgüç, Ersi̇n Öztürk, Türkay Kirdak, Ömer Yerci̇, Yalçin Sönmez, Erol Bağcivan, Nusret Korun
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: Dukes' staging system is a simple system used widely in the staging of colorectal cancer. This study was designed to analyze the applicability of the modified Dukes' classification system in gastric cancer cases. Methods: The prognostic factors affecting survival in 139 gastric cancer cases who had had at least 15 lymph nodes removed were analyzed. Modified Dukes' and TNM classifications were investigated to correlate statistically significant prognostic factors. The investigated prognostic factors were age, tumor size, histological type, differentiation, localization and number of the lymph nodes removed, and the ratio of number of metastatic lymph nodes to the number …
Computer Assisted Image Analysis Of Peroxidase Stained Endometrial Tissue, Ahmet Bariş Toprak, Seda Vatansever, Kemal Özbi̇lgi̇n
Computer Assisted Image Analysis Of Peroxidase Stained Endometrial Tissue, Ahmet Bariş Toprak, Seda Vatansever, Kemal Özbi̇lgi̇n
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: In immunohistochemistry, antibodies are used to detect and localize antigens in cellular compartments in sections taken from frozen or paraffin blocks. Currently, computerized image processing techniques are widely available to analyze immunohistochemically stained tissues; however, the image analysis programs are generally highly specific and expensive. We aimed to show the feasibility of computer assisted image analysis (CAIA) by using two computer programs currently in widespread use. Methods: Two available computer programs, Adobe Photoshop CS and ImageJ, were used to separate areas in the same tissue sections stained with NOS antibody and labeled with peroxidase in human endometrial tissue. CAIA …
The Prevalence Of Pleural Effusion In Pregnant Women: A Pilot Study, Ebru Di̇kensoy, Özcan Balat, Öner Di̇kensoy
The Prevalence Of Pleural Effusion In Pregnant Women: A Pilot Study, Ebru Di̇kensoy, Özcan Balat, Öner Di̇kensoy
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Pleural effusions are very common in general population. There are more than 50 reasons for the etiology. There is limited data on the prevalence of pleural effusions in a population of pregnant women. We prospectively screened 45 pregnant women between May and October 2006. All the pregnant women underwent thoracic ultrasonography during their routine check. Five out of 45 subjects (11%) had minimal and bilateral pleural effusion. None of the subjects was symptomatic. All of the effusions regressed without any intervention. In conclusion, the prevalence of pleural effusions is not rare during pregnancy and physicians should be aware of the …
Aphasia In Hemiplegic Patients, Asuman Doğan, Müni̇re Mengüllüoğlu, Nermi̇n Altiok, Bülent Gündüz, Serpi̇l Alluşoğlu, Neşe Özgi̇rgi̇n
Aphasia In Hemiplegic Patients, Asuman Doğan, Müni̇re Mengüllüoğlu, Nermi̇n Altiok, Bülent Gündüz, Serpi̇l Alluşoğlu, Neşe Özgi̇rgi̇n
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Aim: The aim of this study was to define aphasia frequency and its clinical types together with the relationship between the clinical types and age, gender, hemiplegic side, etiology and educational level of the hemiplegic patients. Methods: All hemiplegic patients who admitted to Ankara Physical Therapy Training and Research Hospital (APTTRH) from January 2002 to January 2003 were included in this study. During this period, 478 hemiplegic patients were hospitalized for rehabilitation. One hundred and five of these patients were identified to have speech disorders; seven patients were excluded from the study. The Mann-Whitney U test and Pearson chi-square test …