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Canine Mast Cell Tumors: A Pathological Survey Of Nineteen Cases, Sevi̇l Atalay Vural, Yilmaz Aydin Jan 2001

Canine Mast Cell Tumors: A Pathological Survey Of Nineteen Cases, Sevi̇l Atalay Vural, Yilmaz Aydin

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In the survey study, a total of 19 canine mast cell tumors were examined with regard to sex, age, breed of dogs, tumor location, and pathological findings in the period of 1960-1999. The majority of tumors occurred in males (78%) and between the ages of 6 and 11 years (67%). The pointer was predisposed to development of tumors (35%). The hindquarters and hind legs were most commonly involved, followed by the extragenital inguinal area and trunk. The tumors clearly had a site preference for the posterior region of the body (79%). The only extracutaneous tumor was found in the nasal …


The Effects Of Enzyme And Probiotic Supplementation To Diets On Broiler Performance, Mustafa Mi̇di̇lli̇, Şaki̇r Doğan Tuncer Jan 2001

The Effects Of Enzyme And Probiotic Supplementation To Diets On Broiler Performance, Mustafa Mi̇di̇lli̇, Şaki̇r Doğan Tuncer

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the effect of the supplementation of enzyme and probiotic to broiler feeds based on barley and wheat on broiler performance, dressing percentage, the small intestinal length and weight, liver and abdominal fat weights, intestinal viscosity and the percentage of sticky droppings. In this experiment, 600 one - day - old Hubbard broiler chicks were used. This study was performed on four treatment groups, each containing 150 chicks. One of the groups was the control group and the others were the experimental groups. Each treatment group was divided into 6 replicates of 25 chicks. …


Use Of Sunflower Meal With Enzyme Mixture Substituted For Soybean Meal In Broiler Diets, Fi̇gen Kirkpinar, Hati̇ce Basmacioğlu Jan 2001

Use Of Sunflower Meal With Enzyme Mixture Substituted For Soybean Meal In Broiler Diets, Fi̇gen Kirkpinar, Hati̇ce Basmacioğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The study was carried out to investigate the effects of sunflower meal with an enzyme mixture containing \alpha-amylase, ß-glucanase, cellulase, lipase and protease substituted for soybean meal in broiler diets on performance, intestinal weight, viscosity and pH, as well as the frequency of sticky droppings and abdominal fat. In the trial, a total of 960 one-day-old Avian broiler chicks were used. The trial lasted 6 weeks. A total of 12 experimental diets were supplied ad libitum. Dietary treatments consisted of 15%, 25%, 35% soybean meal, or sunflower meal or sunflower meal with the enzyme mixture (0.05% and 0.10%). Enzyme supplementation …


Effects Of Copper Sulphate Administration To Pregnant Sheep On Some Mineral Levels In Blood Sera Of Sheep And Lambs, And Birth Weight Of Lambs, İbrahi̇m Çi̇mtay, Teki̇n Şahi̇n, Ali̇ Ölçücü, Gürbüz Aksoy Jan 2001

Effects Of Copper Sulphate Administration To Pregnant Sheep On Some Mineral Levels In Blood Sera Of Sheep And Lambs, And Birth Weight Of Lambs, İbrahi̇m Çi̇mtay, Teki̇n Şahi̇n, Ali̇ Ölçücü, Gürbüz Aksoy

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, copper sulphate was administered during the last period of pregnancy to sheep in the Şanlıurfa region in which enzootic ataxia was encountered in the past. The objectives of this study were to search the effect of copper sulphate administration on some mineral levels (copper, zinc, iron, calcium and magnesium) in blood serum of pregnant sheep and their lambs, and birth weight of lambs. This study was performed on 35 pregnant sheep (control group: 15, experimental group: 20). In the experimental group, copper sulphate (2% solution) was administered orally at sixth and fourth weeks before birth at 2 …


Survey Of European Foulbrood Disease In Bee Farms Located In Elazığ And The Surrounding Provinces, Hali̇l Şi̇mşek, Canan Özcan Jan 2001

Survey Of European Foulbrood Disease In Bee Farms Located In Elazığ And The Surrounding Provinces, Hali̇l Şi̇mşek, Canan Özcan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A total of 250 specimens from 110 bee farms located in Elazığ and the surrounding provinces were taken in 1999 and 2000. The specimens were examined for European Foulbrood Disease. Under macroscopic examination clinical symptoms were noted in 12 specimens, and Paenibacillus alvei was isolated and identified from 8 of these specimens. As a result of the antibiotic sensitivity test, the isolate was found sensitive to enrofloxacin, streptomycin and erythromycin 75%, 75%, and 62,5% of the time respectively. In this study, the presence of European Foulbrood Disease was determined in 3.2% of cases in Elazığ and the surrounding provinces.


Effects Of Copper Sulphate Administration On Body Weight Gain And Some Blood Parameters In Lambs, Teki̇n Şahi̇n, İbrahi̇m Çi̇mtay, Gürbüz Aksoy, Ali̇ Ölçücü Jan 2001

Effects Of Copper Sulphate Administration On Body Weight Gain And Some Blood Parameters In Lambs, Teki̇n Şahi̇n, İbrahi̇m Çi̇mtay, Gürbüz Aksoy, Ali̇ Ölçücü

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objectives of this study were to determine the effects of copper sulphate administration on body weight gain and some biochemical, haematological parameters in lambs which had serum copper levels at subclinical values. This study was performed on 30 Ivesi male lambs (control group: 12, experimental group: 18), aged with 15-20 days. In the experimental group, 100 mg copper sulphate (1% solution) was administered orally four times (with periods of two weeks). Blood samples were collected on 0, 14, 28, 42, 56th days and body weight of lambs was determined. Copper administration caused significant increases in weight gain, haemoglobin and …


Vitamin A, Vitamin E And Selenium Levels In Blood And Milk Sera Of Cattle With Foot And Mouth Disease, Serdar Kizil, Ari̇f Altintaş Jan 2001

Vitamin A, Vitamin E And Selenium Levels In Blood And Milk Sera Of Cattle With Foot And Mouth Disease, Serdar Kizil, Ari̇f Altintaş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to determine \beta-carotene, retinol (Vit A), selenium (Se) and \alpha-tocopherol (Vit E) levels in the sera of blood and milk from cattle with foot and mouth disease (FMD). A total of 120 blood sera and 22 milk sera were used for the analysis. \beta-carotene and Vit A, Se and Vit E levels were determined by spectrophotometer, fluorophotometer and HPLC respectively. Serum samples were obtained from 0-1 and 1-3-year-old cattle bred in public and state farms. Animals were grouped according to their sex, vaccination status and health or infection with FMD. Results of the biochemical …


The Effect Of Genotype On The Antioxidative Metabolism In Angora Goats, Ulvi̇ Reha Fi̇danci, Fügen Turgay, Seda Zengi̇n, Funda Kargin, Sefa Çeli̇k, Umut Taşdemi̇r Jan 2001

The Effect Of Genotype On The Antioxidative Metabolism In Angora Goats, Ulvi̇ Reha Fi̇danci, Fügen Turgay, Seda Zengi̇n, Funda Kargin, Sefa Çeli̇k, Umut Taşdemi̇r

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, lipid peroxidation, intracellular, membrane and extracellular antioxidant activities in Turkish Angora goats (Genotype I) and American x Turkish crossbred Angora goats (Genotype II) were investigated, in order to show the effects of genotype on the antioxidative metabolism. Plasma malonlydialdehyde (MDA) levels of Angora goats in different genotype were analyzed to show the effects of free radicals. Glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), superoxide dismutase (SOD) and catalase (CAT) activities in hemolysates of erythrocytes were analyzed as intracellular antioxidants, \beta-carotene in serum as membrane antioxidants and ascorbic acid in plasma, albumin, total bilirubin, glucose, uric acid and ceruloplasmine in serum as …


Detection Of Antibodies Against Salmonella Enteritidis In Chicken Serum And Egg Yolk With Elisa, Gülay Altay, Hakan Yardimci Jan 2001

Detection Of Antibodies Against Salmonella Enteritidis In Chicken Serum And Egg Yolk With Elisa, Gülay Altay, Hakan Yardimci

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A total of 473 sera from hens of different age groups and different breeds and a total of 430 eggs were collected from 11 breeders and egg producers in the districts of Adapazarı, Afyon, Ankara and Konya. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS), heat-extract (HE) and flagella antigens were tested in the standardizing ELISA technique. Flagella antigen was found useful in the screening of field samples. Of the 48 (10.2%) rapid plate agglutination positive sera, 7 were negative in ELISA. One hundred and seventy-three (36.6%) of the 473 sera and 76 (17.7%) of the 430 egg yolks were found to be positive with ELISA. …


Photoinactivation Of Buffalo Liver And Kidney Tissue Arginases And Its Kinetic Properties, Necmi̇ Özdemi̇r, Mehtap Özçeli̇k Jan 2001

Photoinactivation Of Buffalo Liver And Kidney Tissue Arginases And Its Kinetic Properties, Necmi̇ Özdemi̇r, Mehtap Özçeli̇k

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Exposure of buffalo liver and kidney tissue arginases to a 150 w light source from a distance of 8-10 cm, in the presence of 0.05mM methylene blue, caused significant inhibition of arginase activity. It was determined that this inhibition occurred differently in liver and kidney tissues. Arginase activity was spectrophotometrically measured using the Thiosemicarbazide diacetyl-monoxime urea (TDMU) method. Following preincubation with MnCl_2, exposure to a 150 w light source and the addition of methylene blue, the activity of arginase was found to be lower than that after preincubation with a 150 w light source and methylene blue and the addition …


Effects Of Administration Of Fertirelin Acetate And Gentamycin Sulphate After Artificial Insemination On Pregnancy Rate Of Cows, Ati̇lla Yildiz Jan 2001

Effects Of Administration Of Fertirelin Acetate And Gentamycin Sulphate After Artificial Insemination On Pregnancy Rate Of Cows, Ati̇lla Yildiz

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Two studies were conducted to evaluate if Fertirelin acetate (an analogue of GnRH) and Gentamycin sulphate would improve pregnancy rate in healthy cows or in nonpregnant cows although they were inseminated three times or more. The first investigation was carried out in sixty-eight healthy cows. Cows were alloted randomly to one of two treatment groups or one of two control groups when found to be in oestrus. The first treatment group was treated with 100 micrograms of Fertirelin acetate, while the first control grup was given saline (2 ml) intramuscularly immediately after artificial insemination. The second treatment group was treated …


A Study On Some Production Traits And Egg Quality Characteristics Of Japanese Quail, Ahmet Nazligül, Kenan Türkyilmaz, Hüsnü Erbay Bardakçioğlu Jan 2001

A Study On Some Production Traits And Egg Quality Characteristics Of Japanese Quail, Ahmet Nazligül, Kenan Türkyilmaz, Hüsnü Erbay Bardakçioğlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This investigation was carried out to demonstrate some production traits and egg quality characteristics of Japanese quails (Coturnix coturnix japonica). One hundred female quails were used in the study. The experiment was carried out for six months. Egg production, egg weight, feed consumption and some egg quality characteristics were taken into consideration. Egg quality characteristics were measured at 8-24 weeks of age. Average egg production (% HD) at 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24 weeks of age was 20.5, 33.8, 63.7, 73.8 and 72.5 respectively. Average egg weight (g) and daily feed consumption (bird/feed/day) at 8, 16 and 24 weeks …


The Possibilities Of Using Sugar Beet Pulp Silage Produced By Different Methods In Lamb And Dairy Cow Rations 1 - Obtaining High Quality Sugar Beet Pulp Silage, Suphi̇ Deni̇z, Murat Demi̇rel, Şaki̇r Doğan Tuncer, Oktay Kaplan, Taylan Aksu Jan 2001

The Possibilities Of Using Sugar Beet Pulp Silage Produced By Different Methods In Lamb And Dairy Cow Rations 1 - Obtaining High Quality Sugar Beet Pulp Silage, Suphi̇ Deni̇z, Murat Demi̇rel, Şaki̇r Doğan Tuncer, Oktay Kaplan, Taylan Aksu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, how to obtain high quality sugar beet pulp silage was investigated. Sugar beet pulp was mixed with wheat straw or grass hay in order to increase the level of dry matter to 20, 25 and 30%, and 5% molasses and different levels of urea were added (0, 1, 1.5 and 2% for wheat straw containing groups; 0, 0.5 and 1% for grass hay containing groups). The mixed materials were stored in containers of one kg for two months. At the end of the incubation period, the containers were opened and the silages were evaluated by measuring the …


Biochemical Bone Markers In Prostate Cancer Patients With Local And Advanced Bone Metastates, Hülya Aksoy, Yilmaz Aksoy, Fati̇h Akçay, İsa Özbey Jan 2001

Biochemical Bone Markers In Prostate Cancer Patients With Local And Advanced Bone Metastates, Hülya Aksoy, Yilmaz Aksoy, Fati̇h Akçay, İsa Özbey

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

In the present study involving patients with bone metastases arising from prostate cancer, we measured urinary deoxypyridinoline (DPD) as a marker of collagen breakdown activity, serum total and bone-specific alkaline phosphatase activities and serum prostate specific antigen (PSA). This study included 20 patients with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and 23 patients with carcinoma, 11 of had with bone metastases. DPD excretion in urine was significantly greater in prostate cancer patients with bone metastasis than in those with localised prostate cancer or BPH (p0.05). The serum markers of bone formation [total alkaline phosphatase (T-ALP) and bone ALP (B-ALP)] displayed higher mean …


Unusual Presentation Of A Chondromyxoid Fibroma Of The Temporal Bone, Asuman Ni̇han Haberal, Banu Bi̇lezi̇kçi̇, Mehmet Coşkun, Nur Altinörs, Beyhan Demi̇rhan Jan 2001

Unusual Presentation Of A Chondromyxoid Fibroma Of The Temporal Bone, Asuman Ni̇han Haberal, Banu Bi̇lezi̇kçi̇, Mehmet Coşkun, Nur Altinörs, Beyhan Demi̇rhan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.


A Cadaveric Study Of The Anatomic Variations Of The Brachial Plexus Nerves In The Axillar Region And Arm, Z. Asli Aktan, Lokman Öztürk, Okan Bi̇lge, Mehmet Asim Özer, Yelda Atamaz Pinar Jan 2001

A Cadaveric Study Of The Anatomic Variations Of The Brachial Plexus Nerves In The Axillar Region And Arm, Z. Asli Aktan, Lokman Öztürk, Okan Bi̇lge, Mehmet Asim Özer, Yelda Atamaz Pinar

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Forty-eight upper limbs were dissected in order to study the courses and relations of the brachial plexus nerves in the axilla. Connections between the musculocutaneous and median nerves were found in five arms. There was a suprascapular nerve arising from the union of C4 and C5 directly in one cadaver. A branch from the median nerve extending to the brachial artery was determined. In one of the cadavers the radial nerve arose only from the union of posterior divisions of the inferior and middle trunks.


Comparison By Magnetic Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of The Effects Of Two Different Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs On Edema Following The Surgical Extraction Of Impacted Third Molars, Mehmet Yaltirik, C. Korhan Oral, Okhan Oral, Çeti̇n Kasapoğlu, Vedat Çebi̇ Jan 2001

Comparison By Magnetic Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of The Effects Of Two Different Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs On Edema Following The Surgical Extraction Of Impacted Third Molars, Mehmet Yaltirik, C. Korhan Oral, Okhan Oral, Çeti̇n Kasapoğlu, Vedat Çebi̇

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are continuously being developed for use as therapeutic agents for inflammatory diseases. The NSAI agents are commonly used in the control of pain by their effects on suppressing the inflammatory reaction. Pain and edema are universal complications following the surgical extraction of impacted third molars. Felden (piroxicam) and Tilcotil (felden) were used in this study for comparing the antiinflammatory effects of two different chemical agents on the control of pain and inflammation following the surgical extraction of bilaterally impacted mesio-angullary positioned lower third molars. A total of 10 patients aged from 20 to 24 attending our clinic …


The Effects Of Benzo(A) Pyrene Doxorubicin And Paclitaxel On P170 Glycoprotein, Di̇dem Turgut Coşan, Ayşe Başaran Jan 2001

The Effects Of Benzo(A) Pyrene Doxorubicin And Paclitaxel On P170 Glycoprotein, Di̇dem Turgut Coşan, Ayşe Başaran

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

B(a)P is a mutagenic, carcinogenic and teratogenic substance. Paclitaxel and doxorubicin are antineoplastic drugs widely used in cancer treatment. The purpose of this study is to observe the effects of doxorubicin and paclitaxel on p170 glycoprotein in rat liver and kidney tissue after administration of B(a)P. As is well known, p170 glycoprotein is an indicator of drug resistance. We hypothesized that a combination of these antineoplastic drugs would cause lower p170 levels and thus would have a stronger effect than single drug administration. For confirmation, a combination of drugs was used to prevent the development of drug resistance. In this …


Protective Effects Of Vitamin E Selenium And Allopurinol Against Stress-Induced Ulcer Formation In Rats, Nai̇me Canoruç, Ramazan Çi̇çek, Aytaç Atamer, Mehmet Dursun, Cengi̇z Turgut, Ensari̇ Güneli̇, Fi̇kri̇ Canoruç Jan 2001

Protective Effects Of Vitamin E Selenium And Allopurinol Against Stress-Induced Ulcer Formation In Rats, Nai̇me Canoruç, Ramazan Çi̇çek, Aytaç Atamer, Mehmet Dursun, Cengi̇z Turgut, Ensari̇ Güneli̇, Fi̇kri̇ Canoruç

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

This study was carried out in the Health Research Center (DÜSAM) laboratory of Dicle University. Vitamin E, Selenium and Allopurinol were given to counteract gastric damage caused by stress in rats. In the study 64 male Sprague dawley rats were used. They were divided into 8 groups, and protective agents were applied at different doses for 8 weeks. Then, performing cold-restraint stress stomach tissues were taken out and investigated macroscopically to determine mucosal damage. Lipid peroxidation levels in the stomach specimens were determined by identifying Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels by the thiobarbituric acid method. These agents have shown protective effects against …


Apolipoprotein-E Genotyping In Patients With Coronary Heart Disease, İbrahi̇m Pi̇ri̇m, Muhammet Fevzi̇ Polat, Ersi̇n Akarsu, Yaşar Nuri̇ Şahi̇n, Engi̇n Bozkurt Jan 2001

Apolipoprotein-E Genotyping In Patients With Coronary Heart Disease, İbrahi̇m Pi̇ri̇m, Muhammet Fevzi̇ Polat, Ersi̇n Akarsu, Yaşar Nuri̇ Şahi̇n, Engi̇n Bozkurt

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The aim of the study was to establish apolipoprotein E genotype in the patients with coronary heart disease (CHD) who are inhabitants of the north-east of Turkey. The study involved 106 patients (70 male, 36 female; ages ranging from 37 to 69 years) who are local people and were angiocardiographically diagnosed for CHD. The risk factors such as smoking, alcohol and obesity were determined and serum triglyceride, total cholesterol, LDL and HDL were measured in the subjects. Each patient sample was apolipoprotein E genotyped, which was achieved by PCR amplification of the 227 bp region followed by Cfo I digestion …


Diabetic Osteopathy: Who Is At Risk?, Serap Demi̇r, Ayşi̇n Öge, Selma Karaahmetoğlu, Osman Müftüoğlu, Seni̇ha Naldöken Jan 2001

Diabetic Osteopathy: Who Is At Risk?, Serap Demi̇r, Ayşi̇n Öge, Selma Karaahmetoğlu, Osman Müftüoğlu, Seni̇ha Naldöken

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

This study was designed to determine the prevalence of osteopathy in diabetic patients, who are at risk of developing osteopathy, and clarify the relationship between osteopathy and other complications of diabetes mellitus. Thirty-four type I and 66 type II diabetic patients admitted to the endocrinology clinic between 1996 and 1997 and 30 nondiabetic subjects as a control group were studied. Bone scintigraphy (Tc 99m methylene diphosphonate) was used for the diagnosis of osteopathy. The body mass index (BMI) of each patient was calculated. Polyneuropathy was assessed by electromyography and the patients, for each of whom BMI was calculated, were asked …


Fine Structural Demonstration Of Anionic Sites On Streptococcal And Staphylococcal Envelopes By Cationic Dyes, Yosun Mater, Sabi̇re Karaçali Jan 2001

Fine Structural Demonstration Of Anionic Sites On Streptococcal And Staphylococcal Envelopes By Cationic Dyes, Yosun Mater, Sabi̇re Karaçali

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Anionic sites on bacterial envelopes of Streptococcus \beta-haemolyticus and Staphylococcus aureus ATCC 6538 P were investigated on materials fixed with Karnovsky fixative containing the cationic dyes ruthenium red (RR) or alcian blue (AB). Electron dense granules and short fibrils were found to be irregularly distributed around the cells on the glycocalyces of both genera. An electron dense stained reaction with RR or AB on the cell membrane and glycocalyx indicates the presence of rich anionic sites on these structures. Electron microscopic observations demonstrate that anionic sites in the glycocalyx are responsible for the adherence phenomenon during the formation of microcolonies. …


Investigation Of Some Immune System Parameters And Gfap Immunoreactivity In Convulsive And Non-Convulsive Seizures In Rats, Ni̇lüfer Esen, Yeşi̇m Gürbüz, Deni̇z Şahi̇n, Nurbay Ateş Jan 2001

Investigation Of Some Immune System Parameters And Gfap Immunoreactivity In Convulsive And Non-Convulsive Seizures In Rats, Ni̇lüfer Esen, Yeşi̇m Gürbüz, Deni̇z Şahi̇n, Nurbay Ateş

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The aim of this study was to investigate the systemic humoral and cell-mediated immune system parameters, and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) immunoreactivity in non-convulsive absence epilepsy and pentylenetetrazole (PTZ)- induced generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Animals were divided into three groups: i. the control group, ii. the genetic absence epilepsy WAG/Rij group, and iii. the chronic generalized tonic-clonic convulsion group injected with PTZ. After the experimental procedure, blood samples were collected intracardially, and CD3+ (T cells), CD4+ (T helper), CD8+ (T cytotoxic), CD19+ (B cells) and CD25+ (IL-2 reseptor, active T cell) cell ratios were determined by indirect immunoflourescence in FACScan, …


Optimization Of Fluorometric Measurement Of Free And Total Carnitine In Serum, Muhi̇tti̇n A. Serdar, İsmai̇l Kurt, İnci̇ Bayraktar, Levent Kenar, Fati̇h Özçeli̇k, İbrahi̇m Onur, Türker Kutluay Jan 2001

Optimization Of Fluorometric Measurement Of Free And Total Carnitine In Serum, Muhi̇tti̇n A. Serdar, İsmai̇l Kurt, İnci̇ Bayraktar, Levent Kenar, Fati̇h Özçeli̇k, İbrahi̇m Onur, Türker Kutluay

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Carnitine is a major molecule which plays a great role in the transfer of long chain fatty acids into the mitochondrion. Measurement of its total and free forms is essential in the clinical evaluation of carnitine deficiency that can arise from disorders either primarily or secondarily. In this study, different deproteinization methods (precipitation with perchloric acid, heat denaturation of freeze thawing and filtration) were evaluated for the optimization of fluorometric measurement of total and free carnitine in serum. The most appropriate method for the carnitine measurement was established by additional studies of deacylation at different temperatures, pH optimization of the …


Fractal Scaling Of Heart Rate Variability In Young Habitual Smokers, Ferhan Esen, Fatma Yalçin Özbebi̇t, Hamza Esen Jan 2001

Fractal Scaling Of Heart Rate Variability In Young Habitual Smokers, Ferhan Esen, Fatma Yalçin Özbebi̇t, Hamza Esen

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The effect of cigarette smoking on the fractal organisation of the heartbeat regulating system was investigated by power spectral analysis. The heart rate variability (HRV) signal was obtained from the consecutive RR intervals of ECG. Power law behaviour of 1/f\beta type was studied to assess the fractal organisation of the heartbeat. Changes in the ratio of low frequency (PLF) to high frequency power (PHF) were used to assess the state of sympathovagal balance. The following statistical procedures were employed, as appropriate: Student's t-test for unpaired samples to compare mean values and paired t-test to compare changes within groups, and linear …


Antioxidant Status, Lipid Peroxidation Products And Cystatin C As Potential Clinical Markers Of Alzheimer's Disease In Systemic Circulation, Ayşegül Akbay Yarpuzlu, Çi̇ğdem Aydemi̇r, Selda Demi̇rtaş, Engi̇n Turan Tuncer, Orhan Canpolat, Yasemi̇n Genç Jan 2001

Antioxidant Status, Lipid Peroxidation Products And Cystatin C As Potential Clinical Markers Of Alzheimer's Disease In Systemic Circulation, Ayşegül Akbay Yarpuzlu, Çi̇ğdem Aydemi̇r, Selda Demi̇rtaş, Engi̇n Turan Tuncer, Orhan Canpolat, Yasemi̇n Genç

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Growing data suggest oxidative stress contributes to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The objective of this study was to assess the value of antioxidant potential (AOP), antioxidant status (AOS) and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) and the cysteine protease inhibitor Cystatin C that plays a role in the processing of amyloid _ as clinical markers of AD in peripheral circulation and to find out the agreement limits of AOP and AOS as clinical laboratory tests. To do this, 21 severely demented patients fitting the DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for Alzheimer's type dementia as well as through minimental state examination were …


Evaluation Of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction By Magnetic Resonanance Imaging, Mehmet Dalkiz, Emre Pakdemi̇rli̇, Bedri̇ Beydemi̇r Jan 2001

Evaluation Of Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction By Magnetic Resonanance Imaging, Mehmet Dalkiz, Emre Pakdemi̇rli̇, Bedri̇ Beydemi̇r

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Many diagnostic imaging techniques are available to aid clinicians, including transcranial radiography, conventional tomography, computed tomography, arthrography, single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) imaging and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical findings and MRI features of temporomandibunlar joint (TMJ) disorders. The clinical histories of 251 patients (502 joints) with MR images were evaluated. Eight clinical variables (articular pain, clicking, locking, limitation of mouth opening, dislocation (luxation), headache (temporal, facial or neck), occlusal disharmony) and imaging findings "Normal, Anterior Disk Displacement With Reduction (ADDR), Anterior Disk Displacement Without Reduction (ADDWR) Anterior Disk Displacement With …


Evaluation Of Non-Fatal Injuries With Relation To Where Assaults Occur, Yasemi̇n Günay Balci, Songül Acar Vai̇zoğlu, Çağatay Güler Jan 2001

Evaluation Of Non-Fatal Injuries With Relation To Where Assaults Occur, Yasemi̇n Günay Balci, Songül Acar Vai̇zoğlu, Çağatay Güler

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The aim of the present study was to determine where injuries due to violence mostly occur and to find differences (if present) among where the assaults places in 334 patients who sustained injuries due to reasons other than accidents, randomly selected from the medical records and files of those referred to the Department of Traumatology of the Council of Forensic Medicine between 1 January and 31 December 1998 in İstanbul. The majority of both the injured (82.9%) and the accused (96.3%) were males. The distribution of places where assaults occurred in the order of frequency was as follows; workplaces (37.4%), …


Comparative Lid Flora In Anterior Blepharitis, Destan Ni̇l Kulaçoğlu, Ahmet Özbek, Hakan Uslu, Fi̇kretti̇n Şahi̇n, Gülay Güllülü, İbrahi̇m Koçer, Yunus Karabela Jan 2001

Comparative Lid Flora In Anterior Blepharitis, Destan Ni̇l Kulaçoğlu, Ahmet Özbek, Hakan Uslu, Fi̇kretti̇n Şahi̇n, Gülay Güllülü, İbrahi̇m Koçer, Yunus Karabela

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The microbiologic lid flora evaluations of 117 patients with anterior blepharitis were compared with those of 52 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. The sampled bacterial cultures were identified according to standard conventional techniques and fatty acid profiles by the Microbial Identification System (MIS). Chi-square and difference between two percentage Z tests were used for the statistical analyses. The most commonly isolated organisms were Staphylococcus epidermidis, Staphylococcus aureus, Propionibacterium acnes and mixed skin flora (diphtheroid rods, Neisseria spp. and Streptococcus viridans). The variability of aerobic bacteria between the patients and the control group was found to be statistically significant (P


Can Cystatin C Be Used As A Marker Of Microalbuminuria?, Hülya Pinarcik, Zekeri̇ya Aktürk, Fulya Akin, Mehmet Akin, Gülperi̇ Pinarcik Jan 2001

Can Cystatin C Be Used As A Marker Of Microalbuminuria?, Hülya Pinarcik, Zekeri̇ya Aktürk, Fulya Akin, Mehmet Akin, Gülperi̇ Pinarcik

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.