Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Medicine and Health Sciences Commons™

Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®

Articles 6211 - 6240 of 8080

Full-Text Articles in Medicine and Health Sciences

Distribution Of Antigen Types Of Canine Parvovirus Type 2 In Dogs With Hemorrhagic Enteritis In Turkey, Zeki̇ Yilmaz, Annamaria Pratelli, Serhat Torun Jan 2005

Distribution Of Antigen Types Of Canine Parvovirus Type 2 In Dogs With Hemorrhagic Enteritis In Turkey, Zeki̇ Yilmaz, Annamaria Pratelli, Serhat Torun

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The results of antigenic characterization of canine parvovirus type 2 (CPV2) isolated from the feces of 60 dogs with hemorrhagic enteritis are reported. Antigenic characterization was carried out by comparing the reactivity pattern of 4 monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) to CPV2 in the hemagglutination inhibition (HI) test. CPV2 was detected in 21 out of 60 dogs (35%) and antigenic typing was able to be performed for only 16 dogs with >=1:8 titers. Nine samples were characterized as CPV2a and 7 as CPV2b, indicating that the CPV2a variant was more common than CPV2b in dog populations in Bursa province in Turkey.


Leiomyoma Localized On The Head Of A Goldfish (Carassius Auratus), Abdulkadi̇r Çi̇ltaş, Olcay Hi̇sar Jan 2005

Leiomyoma Localized On The Head Of A Goldfish (Carassius Auratus), Abdulkadi̇r Çi̇ltaş, Olcay Hi̇sar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A tumor structure, 2 x 2.5 x 0.7 cm in size, was observed on the top of a goldfish’s (Carassius auratus) head. On histopathological examination of the tumor tissue, palisadic fusiform smooth muscle cells constituting a focal whirling pattern were seen. No mitosis was observed in the cells. In conclusion, the conventional staining results suggested that the tumor was leiomyoma.


Effects Of Dietary Lipids On Growth And Fatty Acid Composition In Russian Sturgeon (Acipenser Gueldenstaedtii) Juveniles, Erdal Şener, Mustafa Yildiz, Esra Savaş Jan 2005

Effects Of Dietary Lipids On Growth And Fatty Acid Composition In Russian Sturgeon (Acipenser Gueldenstaedtii) Juveniles, Erdal Şener, Mustafa Yildiz, Esra Savaş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Juvenile Russian sturgeon (Acipenser gueldenstaedtii) fed feeds including fish oil, soybean oil and sunflower oil were researched and the effects of the feeds on the growth performance and fatty acid composition of the fish were studied. In the Sapanca Inland Waters Research and Experiment Department of İstanbul University's Faculty of Fisheries, sturgeon juveniles having an approximate initial weight of 27.23 ± 0.98 g were fed experimental feeds containing different kinds of oil for 63 days. Weight gain was 36.83 ± 1.84 g in the fish oil group, 37.63 ± 1.76 g in the sunflower oil group and 32.91 ± 1.93 …


Purification And Characterization Of Glutathione Reductase From Sheep Liver, Göktuğ Ulusu, Mustafa Erat, Mehmet Çi̇ftçi̇, Hali̇s Şaki̇roğlu, Ebubeki̇r Bakan Jan 2005

Purification And Characterization Of Glutathione Reductase From Sheep Liver, Göktuğ Ulusu, Mustafa Erat, Mehmet Çi̇ftçi̇, Hali̇s Şaki̇roğlu, Ebubeki̇r Bakan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Glutathione reductase (Glutathione: NADP^+ oxidoreductase, EC 1.8.1.7; GR) was purified from sheep liver. The purification included 4 steps: preparation of homogenate, ammonium sulfate fractionation, 2', 5'-ADP Sepharose-4B affinity chromatography, and gel filtration chromatography. GR was obtained with a yield of 14.1% having a specific activity of 47.27 EU/mg proteins. Optimal pH, stable pH, and optimal temperature were 8.0, 5.5, and 60 °C, respectively. K_M and V_max values for NADPH and GSSG substrates were 0.0258 and 0.0239 mM, and 0.266 and 0.255 EU/ml, respectively. The overall purification was about 1477-fold for liver GR. The enzyme activity was measured spectrophotometrically at 340 …


Immunohistochemical Localization Of Fsh Cells In The Pars Distalis Of The Pituitary Gland In Five-Month-Old Laying Hens, Hati̇ce Erdost Jan 2005

Immunohistochemical Localization Of Fsh Cells In The Pars Distalis Of The Pituitary Gland In Five-Month-Old Laying Hens, Hati̇ce Erdost

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study was performed to determine the structural differences and immunohistochemical distribution of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) producing cells in the pars distalis region of the pituitary glands of 5 month-old laying hens, using the labeled avidin-biotin method. Hens begin to lay eggs at approximately the age of 5 months. It was observed that gonadotrophic cells containing FSH were present in both the cephalic and caudal zones and were densely distributed throughout the pars distalis. They appeared to be arranged in either cords or follicles in which branching and anastomosing occurred as well as being found as separate cells. The …


Some Productive Characteristics Of F_1, B_1 And F_{1}Xb_{1} Crossbreeds From Simmental X Sar Crossbreeding, Mehmet N. Orman, Okan Ertuğrul, Orhan Alpan Jan 2005

Some Productive Characteristics Of F_1, B_1 And F_{1}Xb_{1} Crossbreeds From Simmental X Sar Crossbreeding, Mehmet N. Orman, Okan Ertuğrul, Orhan Alpan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

South Anatolian Red (SAR) cattle are well adapted to the arid, hot and harsh conditions of the region and have the highest milk yield among the local breeds in Turkey. The purpose of this study was to determine the main productive characteristics, such as viability, reproduction and milk production, of F_1, B_1 and F_{1}XB_{1} crossbred genotype groups from Simmental x SAR crossbreeding. A t test was used for 2 group comparisons. In cases of insufficient numbers of variants in the groups Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests were used where appropriate. There was no difficulty during birth in any of the …


An Abattoir Survey Of Gastro-Intestinal Nematodes In Sheep In The Burdur Region, Turkey, Şi̇nasi̇ Umur, Bayram Ali̇ Yukari Jan 2005

An Abattoir Survey Of Gastro-Intestinal Nematodes In Sheep In The Burdur Region, Turkey, Şi̇nasi̇ Umur, Bayram Ali̇ Yukari

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The gastro-intestinal (GI) organs of 50 sheep randomly selected from local abattoirs in the Burdur region were investigated between September 2000 and August 2001 for the prevalence of GI nematodes and their larval forms and the seasonal fluctuations of these parasites. All the animals examined were infected (100%) with GI nematodes. Twenty-two nematode species were identified and 38,639 nematodes were collected from the infected sheep. The number of parasites per sheep ranged from 11 to 5052 (mean 772.78), while the number of nematode species per animal ranged from 1 to 12 (mean 5.98). The most frequently detected nematodes in the …


Investigations On Drift-Net Fishery For Swordfish (Xiphias Gladius L.) In The Aegean Sea, Okan Akyol, Mustafa Erdem, Vahdet Ünal, Tevfi̇k Ceyhan Jan 2005

Investigations On Drift-Net Fishery For Swordfish (Xiphias Gladius L.) In The Aegean Sea, Okan Akyol, Mustafa Erdem, Vahdet Ünal, Tevfi̇k Ceyhan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study reports an investigation carried out on swordfish drift-net fishery at 2 main swordfish fishing ports, Sivrice (northern) and Fethiye (southern), in the Aegean Sea in 2001-2002. Forty-five boats are used for swordfish fishing in the Turkish Aegean Sea. In these major areas, the highest number of boats 6-10 m in length and 11.5-80 hp in engine power was in the Sivrice area, while the highest number 10-14 m in length and 85-135 hp in engine power was in the Fethiye area. Almost all of the boats were made of wood. Swordfish drift-netting accurs in practice between Sivrice and …


Determination Of Reduced Glutathion, Glutathione -S-Transferase And Selenium Levels In Goose Liver Cells With Damage Induced By Carbon Tetrachloride And Ethanol, Aysel Güven, Necati̇ Kaya Jan 2005

Determination Of Reduced Glutathion, Glutathione -S-Transferase And Selenium Levels In Goose Liver Cells With Damage Induced By Carbon Tetrachloride And Ethanol, Aysel Güven, Necati̇ Kaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The pathological effects of different doses of carbon tetrachloride (CCl_4) and ethyl alcohol (C_{2}H_{5}OH) on reduced glutathione (GSH) and selenium (Se) levels, and on glutathione-S-transferase (GST) activity in the livers of geese were examined and compared. The experiments were carried out on 3-week-old clinically healthy geese (Anser anser) weighing 200 - 250 g (40 animals), divided into control and experimental groups of 10 animals each. Group I was the control group; groups II and III were given 1 ml/kg CCl_4 and 1.5 ml/kg body weight (bw) CCl_4, respectively; and group IV was given 5 ml/kg bw 50% ethanol. The treatment …


Effects Of Salinity On The Osmoregulatory Functions Of The Gills In Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus), Yusuf Güner, Osman Özden, Haşmet Çağirgan, Muhammet Altunok, Volkan Kizak Jan 2005

Effects Of Salinity On The Osmoregulatory Functions Of The Gills In Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus), Yusuf Güner, Osman Özden, Haşmet Çağirgan, Muhammet Altunok, Volkan Kizak

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Changes in branchial Na^+-K^+-ATPase activity, and the number and size of chloride cells resulting from the transfer of fish into seawater were investigated in tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) (22.03 -+ 0.91 g), which were transferred to full strength seawater (36‰) directly and for 14 days. Whole mortality occurred when the tilapia were transferred into seawater directly. That is, no acclimation was allowed. Branchial chloride cell numbers decreased after seawater exposure, whereas a gradual increase was observed in chloride cell sizes. However, the chloride cells of seawater-adapted individuals showed a 2-fold increase in size (P < 0.05). Initially 5‰ and 10‰ salinity resulted in lowered branchial Na^+-K^+-ATPase activity but then this activity increased and the highest activity was at 25‰ salinity (P < 0.01). This study demonstrated the effects of high salinity through direct and gradual acclimations on branchial Na^+-K^+-ATPase activity and chloride cell abundance.


Evaluation Of Echocardiographic Examination Findings In Dogs With Mitral Valve Prolapse, Murat Ki̇bar, Melahat Toker, Savaş Öztürk Jan 2005

Evaluation Of Echocardiographic Examination Findings In Dogs With Mitral Valve Prolapse, Murat Ki̇bar, Melahat Toker, Savaş Öztürk

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study was performed to investigate the prevalence of mitral valve prolapse (MVP) in dogs, and to evaluate protrusive changes in the mitral valve by echocardiographic examination. Thirty-five dogs were examined, including those observed clinically normal, and animals with suspected cardiac disease displaying lethargy, coughing, dyspnea, exercise intolerance, or syncope. The echocardiographic examination revealed 19 (54.2%) of the dogs to have MVP, whereas 16 (45.7%) had a normal mitral valve. It was concluded that the degree of protrusion of the mitral valve in systole differs in individual dogs with mitral prolapse. MVP, determined to be widespread in dogs, can …


Pathological Findings In Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss Walbaum, 1792) Experimentally Infected With Yersinia Ruckeri, Hamdi̇ Avci, Serap Bi̇ri̇nci̇oğlu Jan 2005

Pathological Findings In Rainbow Trout (Oncorhynchus Mykiss Walbaum, 1792) Experimentally Infected With Yersinia Ruckeri, Hamdi̇ Avci, Serap Bi̇ri̇nci̇oğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to evaluate the pathological findings in rainbow trout experimentally infected with Yersinia ruckeri. For this purpose, 42 [1 control group (10 fish) and 1 experimental group (32 fish)] of rainbow trout were used. Yersinia ruckeri serotype I (R0072) at a concentration of 3 x 10^6 cfu/ml (0.1 ml per fish) was intraperitoneally injected into the experimental group, whereas the control group was subjected to the same volume of sterile saline. Following the intraperitoneal injection, between 4 and 26 days, fish that died due to natural infection and those killed were necropsied and macroscopic and …


Using Ammonia Nitrogen Excretion Rates As An Index For Evaluating Protein Quality Of Prawns In Turbot (Psetta Maeotica) Nutrition, Murat Yi̇ği̇t, Sebahatti̇n Ergün, Ali̇ Türker, Burcu Karaali̇, Sabri̇ Bi̇lgi̇n Jan 2005

Using Ammonia Nitrogen Excretion Rates As An Index For Evaluating Protein Quality Of Prawns In Turbot (Psetta Maeotica) Nutrition, Murat Yi̇ği̇t, Sebahatti̇n Ergün, Ali̇ Türker, Burcu Karaali̇, Sabri̇ Bi̇lgi̇n

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Total ammonia nitrogen excretion rates were measured in Black Sea turbot (averaging 88.8 g) to compare the protein quality of prawns, the natural food of turbot, with that of the protein source commonly used in the feed industry, i.e. anchovy meal. Two different prawn species (Baltic prawn, Palaemon adspersus, and rockpool prawn, Palaemon elegans) were offered to fish as wet feed at 17.5 ± 0.5 ºC and a salinity of 17 ppt. Furthermore, for determination of the effects of wet feed and dry feed on the peak times of ammonia nitrogen excretion rates, another experimental group of fish was offered …


An Investigation Of The Acetabulum, The Femoral Head And The Ligament Of Femoral Head In Human Fetuses, İsmi̇han İlknur Uysal, Ahmet Salbacak, Mustafa İsmai̇l Sefa Kapicioğlu, Mustafa Büyükmumcu, Muzaffer Şeker, Aynur Emi̇ne Çi̇çekci̇başi Jan 2004

An Investigation Of The Acetabulum, The Femoral Head And The Ligament Of Femoral Head In Human Fetuses, İsmi̇han İlknur Uysal, Ahmet Salbacak, Mustafa İsmai̇l Sefa Kapicioğlu, Mustafa Büyükmumcu, Muzaffer Şeker, Aynur Emi̇ne Çi̇çekci̇başi

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

We investigated the morphometric characteristics of the acetabulum, the ligament of the femoral head (LFH) and the femoral head, and the relationships among them in 30 spontaneously aborted human fetuses. The maximum length and width of the LFH, the transverse and vertical diameters of the femoral head and the acetabulum, the height of the femoral head and the depth of the acetabulum were measured and the existence of any relationship among them was assessed statistically. The acetabulum was circular in 58.4% of cases and oval in 41.6%. The diameter of the femoral head was less than that of the acetabulum …


The Assessment Of A Family With Myotonic Dystrophy, Ayşe Fi̇li̇z Koç, Suzan Zorludemi̇r, Yakup Sarica Jan 2004

The Assessment Of A Family With Myotonic Dystrophy, Ayşe Fi̇li̇z Koç, Suzan Zorludemi̇r, Yakup Sarica

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

KOÇ^1, Suzan ZORLUDEMİR^2, Yakup SARICA^1 ^1Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University Adana - Turkey ^2Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University Adana - Turkey


Serum Adenosine Deaminase Levels In Patients With Brucellosis And In Healthy Subjects, Sali̇h Cesur, Kadi̇rhan Sunguroğlu, Kamruddi̇n Ahmed, Deni̇z Tezeren, Nagehan Oran Keseci̇, Sebahat Aksaray Jan 2004

Serum Adenosine Deaminase Levels In Patients With Brucellosis And In Healthy Subjects, Sali̇h Cesur, Kadi̇rhan Sunguroğlu, Kamruddi̇n Ahmed, Deni̇z Tezeren, Nagehan Oran Keseci̇, Sebahat Aksaray

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine the serum adenosine deaminase ( ADA ) levels in patients with brucellosis and compare them with the results of healthy individuals. Forty- eight subject were enrolled in this study : 34 patients with brucellosis and 14 healthy individuals. Serum ADA activity was assessed by spectrophotometer in patients with brucellosis and statistically compared with that of healthy individuals. A normal range of serum ADA was considered 5-35 IU/l. Serum ADA levels were also compared with Brucella agglutinations titers and serum C reactive protein (CRP). Serum ADA levels were found to be significantly higher …


Persistent Müllerian Duct Syndrome With Transverse Testicular Ectopia: A Case Report With Literature Review, Mustafa Fuat Açikalin, Özgül Paşaoğlu, Baran Tokar, Di̇lek İlgi̇ci̇, Hüseyi̇n İlhan Jan 2004

Persistent Müllerian Duct Syndrome With Transverse Testicular Ectopia: A Case Report With Literature Review, Mustafa Fuat Açikalin, Özgül Paşaoğlu, Baran Tokar, Di̇lek İlgi̇ci̇, Hüseyi̇n İlhan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Fuat AÇIKALIN^1, Özgül PAŞAOĞLU^1, Baran TOKAR^2, Dilek İLGİCİ^1, Hüseyin İLHAN^2 ^1Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Osmangazi University, Eskişehir - Turkey ^2Department of Pediatric Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Osmangazi University, Eskişehir - Turkey


Common Anorectal Conditions, Pravin J. Gupta Jan 2004

Common Anorectal Conditions, Pravin J. Gupta

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.


Leiomyoma Of The Ureter In A Child (The Youngest Reported Case) (Case Report), Bengü Çobanoğlu, İbrahi̇m H. Özercan, Orhan Yalçin, Ertürk Ergi̇n Jan 2004

Leiomyoma Of The Ureter In A Child (The Youngest Reported Case) (Case Report), Bengü Çobanoğlu, İbrahi̇m H. Özercan, Orhan Yalçin, Ertürk Ergi̇n

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

BANOĞLU^1, İbrahim H. ÖZERCAN^1, Orhan YALÇIN^2, Ertürk ERGİN^2 ^1Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Fırat, Elazığ - Turkey ^2Department of Urology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Fırat, Elazığ - Turkey


Intravenous Dexmedetomidine Sedation For Spinal Anesthesia In The Prone Knee-Chest Position For Lumbar Laminectomy Surgery, Berri̇n Günaydin, Zerri̇n Özköse, Belde Tarhan Jan 2004

Intravenous Dexmedetomidine Sedation For Spinal Anesthesia In The Prone Knee-Chest Position For Lumbar Laminectomy Surgery, Berri̇n Günaydin, Zerri̇n Özköse, Belde Tarhan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

ÜNAYDIN^{1,2}, Zerrin ÖZKÖSE^1, Belde TARHAN^3 ^1Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Beşevler, 06500, Ankara - Turkey ^2Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Beşevler, 06500, Ankara - Turkey ^3Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Beşevler, 06500, Ankara - Turkey


Pituitary Abscess Simulating Macroadenoma, Gülgün Yilmaz Ovali, Serdar Tarhan, Hüseyi̇n Şentürk, Petek Bayindir, Yüksel Pabuşçu Jan 2004

Pituitary Abscess Simulating Macroadenoma, Gülgün Yilmaz Ovali, Serdar Tarhan, Hüseyi̇n Şentürk, Petek Bayindir, Yüksel Pabuşçu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

ILMAZ OVALI , Serdar TARHAN, Hüseyin ŞENTÜRK, Petek BAYINDIR, Yüksel PABUŞÇU Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Celal Bayar University, Manisa - Turkey


What The Hittites’ Tablets Tell Us? A Short Historical View Of Deafness On The Basic Of Genetics, Berna Arda, Murat Aksu Jan 2004

What The Hittites’ Tablets Tell Us? A Short Historical View Of Deafness On The Basic Of Genetics, Berna Arda, Murat Aksu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.


Effect Of Zinc Deficiency On Zinc And Carbohydrate Metabolism In Genetically Diabetic (C57bl/Ksj Db+/Db+) And Non-Diabetic Original Strain (C57bl/Ksj) Mice, Zine Kechrid, Noureddine Bouzerna Jan 2004

Effect Of Zinc Deficiency On Zinc And Carbohydrate Metabolism In Genetically Diabetic (C57bl/Ksj Db+/Db+) And Non-Diabetic Original Strain (C57bl/Ksj) Mice, Zine Kechrid, Noureddine Bouzerna

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Our aim was to investigate the effect of low dietary zinc intake on zinc and carbohydrate metabolism in type II diabetes. Male, 4–5-week-old, genetically diabetic (C57B/LKsJdb+/db+) and nondiabetic original strain (C57BL/KsJ) mice were fed a diet containing 1 mg of Zn/kg (low zinc groups) or 54 mg of Zn/kg (control groups) for 27 days. Food intake and body weight gain were recorded regularly. On day 28, after an overnight fast, the animals were sacrificed and blood glucose, serum insulin concentrations, liver glycogen contents, and zinc levels in the femur and pancreas were determined. The consumption of the low zinc diet …


Lafora Body Disease: Clinical, Electrophysiological And Histopathological Findings, Ayşe Fi̇li̇z Koç, Hacer Bozdemi̇r, Suzan Zorludemi̇r, Gamze Almak, Ali̇ Özeren Jan 2004

Lafora Body Disease: Clinical, Electrophysiological And Histopathological Findings, Ayşe Fi̇li̇z Koç, Hacer Bozdemi̇r, Suzan Zorludemi̇r, Gamze Almak, Ali̇ Özeren

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

iz KOÇ^1, Hacer BOZDEMİR^1, Suzan ZORLUDEMİR^2, Gamze ALMAK^1, Ali ÖZEREN^1 ^1Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Adana - Turkey ^2Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Çukurova University, Adana - Turkey


Acute Motor Axonal Neuropathy Developing During Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Ahmet Gödekmerdan, A. Neşe Çitak Kurt, Abdullah Kurt, Ni̇met Kabakuş Jan 2004

Acute Motor Axonal Neuropathy Developing During Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Ahmet Gödekmerdan, A. Neşe Çitak Kurt, Abdullah Kurt, Ni̇met Kabakuş

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.


Buccal Corticotomy For Closure Of Oroantral Openings: Case Report, Bedretti̇n Cem Şener, Hasan Gari̇p, Faysal Uğurlu, Kami̇l Göker Jan 2004

Buccal Corticotomy For Closure Of Oroantral Openings: Case Report, Bedretti̇n Cem Şener, Hasan Gari̇p, Faysal Uğurlu, Kami̇l Göker

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

n Cem ŞENER, Hasan GARİP, Faysal UĞURLU, Kamil GÖKER Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, Marmara University, 80220 Nişantaşı, İstanbul - Turkey


Extensive Carotid Fibromuscular Dysplasia With Dissections And Aneurysm Of The Ascending Aorta, Zafer Koç, A. Muhteşem Ağildere, Ayşe Fi̇li̇z Koç, Osman Kizilkiliç, Özlem Yalçin Jan 2004

Extensive Carotid Fibromuscular Dysplasia With Dissections And Aneurysm Of The Ascending Aorta, Zafer Koç, A. Muhteşem Ağildere, Ayşe Fi̇li̇z Koç, Osman Kizilkiliç, Özlem Yalçin

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Ç^1, A. Muhteşem AĞILDERE^2, Filiz KOÇ^3, Osman KIZILKILIÇ^1, Özlem YALÇIN^1 ^1Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Adana Teaching and Medical Research Center, Başkent University, Adana - Turkey ^2Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Başkent University, Ankara - Turkey ^3Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Cukurova University, Adana – Turkey


Alternative Testing Methods - Reproductive Toxicity, Srinivasa Jayachandra, Maxim Pinto, Urban J.A.D'Souza Jan 2004

Alternative Testing Methods - Reproductive Toxicity, Srinivasa Jayachandra, Maxim Pinto, Urban J.A.D'Souza

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.


The Efficacy Of Intermittant Low-Dose Systemic Corticosteroid In The Treatment Of Alopecia Areata, Ahu Bi̇rol, Emel Erkek, Fatma Tuncez, Gülcan Saylam Kurti̇pek, Yeter Bağci, Mukadder Koçak Jan 2004

The Efficacy Of Intermittant Low-Dose Systemic Corticosteroid In The Treatment Of Alopecia Areata, Ahu Bi̇rol, Emel Erkek, Fatma Tuncez, Gülcan Saylam Kurti̇pek, Yeter Bağci, Mukadder Koçak

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Alopecia areata (AA) is a common cause of non-scarring alopecia characterized by patchy hair loss. AA is difficult to treat because of its chronic and inflammatory nature. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of low-dose systemic corticosteroids in the treatment of AA. Fifteen patients with AA were included in this study. Systemic prednisolone 10-15 mg/day on 2 consecutive days per week for 6 months was administered. Fourteen patients (93.3%) had patchy alopecia areata. One patient (6.3%) had alopecia universalis. Seven (46.7%) patients showed complete healing, 5 (33.3%) showed partial response and 3 (20%) did not …


Body Fat Distribution And Plasma Lipid Profiles Of Patients With Multiple Sclerosis, Selçuk Çomoğlu, Serdar Yardimci, Zeki̇ Okçu Jan 2004

Body Fat Distribution And Plasma Lipid Profiles Of Patients With Multiple Sclerosis, Selçuk Çomoğlu, Serdar Yardimci, Zeki̇ Okçu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

This study was performed to determine the body fat percentage, fat distribution and plasma lipid-cholesterol levels of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). We compared the body fat percentage, distribution and lipid profile in 22 patients with definitive diagnosis of MS and age and height matched 16 healthy control subjects on normal diets. Poser criteria was used to determine the MS diagnosis. Body fat percentage and distribution were evaluated anthropometrically by measuring skin fold thickness from 7 different reference points of the body. The parameters of the body composition were obtained by using the equations of Durning, Womersly and Siri. Body …