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Leptin Regulation Of Pubertal Maturation In Intact And Pinealectomized Female Rats, Emi̇ne Kaçar, Si̇ğnem Eyuboğlu Di̇nç, Bayram Yilmaz, Haluk Keleşti̇mur
Leptin Regulation Of Pubertal Maturation In Intact And Pinealectomized Female Rats, Emi̇ne Kaçar, Si̇ğnem Eyuboğlu Di̇nç, Bayram Yilmaz, Haluk Keleşti̇mur
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To explore the roles of leptin and melatonin in early pubertal maturation. Materials and methods: Wistar female rats were used as experimental animals. Leptin was subcutaneously infused for 28 days through osmotic minipumps starting from postnatal day 15 (preweaning). Pinealectomy was performed on postnatal day 21 (weaning), and the animals were decapitated when estrus was detected by vaginal smearing. Results: Chronic preweaning, by peripheral infusion of leptin through subcutaneous routes, advanced the onset of puberty in leptin-treated sham and pinealectomized groups as determined by vaginal opening, while causing no significant change in serum estradiol levels and uterus weight. Mean body …
Comparison Of The Effects Of Epidural 0.5% Bupivacaine And 0.5% Levobupivacaine Administration On Anesthesia Quality, Side Effect Incidence, And Analgesia Requirement Times In Hip And Lower Extremity Surgery, Fesi̇h Kara, Hüsnü Kürşad, Mi̇ne Çeli̇k, Ayşenur Dostbi̇l, İlker İnce, Ahmet Faruk Gi̇ren, Haci Ahmet Alici
Comparison Of The Effects Of Epidural 0.5% Bupivacaine And 0.5% Levobupivacaine Administration On Anesthesia Quality, Side Effect Incidence, And Analgesia Requirement Times In Hip And Lower Extremity Surgery, Fesi̇h Kara, Hüsnü Kürşad, Mi̇ne Çeli̇k, Ayşenur Dostbi̇l, İlker İnce, Ahmet Faruk Gi̇ren, Haci Ahmet Alici
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To compare the anesthetic effectiveness of epidural levobupivacaine and bupivacaine without adjuvant medication in patients who were to have elective operations on the lower extremities and hips. Materials and methods: This study was conducted on a total of 70 ASA I-II patients aged between 30 and 70 years, who underwent elective hip and lower extremity operations. The patients that received bupivacaine were assigned to Group B (n = 35) and those that received levobupivacaine to Group L (n = 35). Results: No statistically significant difference was found between the groups in terms of the onset and regression times of the …
Investigation Of Hepatocyte Growth Factor And Proinflammatory Cytokine Levels In Patients With Febrile Neutropenia, Mehmet Özden, Ahmet Gödekmerdan, Nafi̇ye Fulya İlhan, Emi̇n Tamer Elkiran, Hati̇ce Handan Akbulut
Investigation Of Hepatocyte Growth Factor And Proinflammatory Cytokine Levels In Patients With Febrile Neutropenia, Mehmet Özden, Ahmet Gödekmerdan, Nafi̇ye Fulya İlhan, Emi̇n Tamer Elkiran, Hati̇ce Handan Akbulut
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
It has been thought that hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) levels increase during acute phases of infectious diseases. The aim of this study was to determine whether HGF, C-reactive protein (CRP), and proinflammatory cytokines have any diagnostic and prognostic value, and to assess HGF as a biomarker in patients with febrile neutropenia. Materials and methods: This study included 20 patients with febrile neutropenia as the study group and 20 healthy individuals as the control group. Serial measurements of serum HGF, CRP, and proinflammatory cytokine levels were performed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) at the baseline, after 48 h of treatment, and …
Assessment Of Immune Responses To Hepatitis A Vaccination In Children Aged 1 And 2 Years, Solmaz Çelebi̇, Mustafa Kemal Hacimustafaoğlu, Yücehan Albayrak, Ayşe Melda Sinirtaş
Assessment Of Immune Responses To Hepatitis A Vaccination In Children Aged 1 And 2 Years, Solmaz Çelebi̇, Mustafa Kemal Hacimustafaoğlu, Yücehan Albayrak, Ayşe Melda Sinirtaş
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Hepatitis A can be prevented by vaccination. The aim of this study was to determine seropositivity for hepatitis A before vaccination in healthy children 12 and 24 months of age and compare seroconversion rates after vaccination between these 2 groups. Materials and methods: Forty-nine children aged 1 year (Group 1) and 51 children aged 2 years (Group 2) were included in the study. Inactive hepatitis A vaccine (Avaxim, 80 antigenic subtypes, 0.5 mL) were administered to every child in 2 doses, 6 months apart. Anti-hepatitis A virus (HAV) IgG and IgM antibodies were detected by Architect HAVAb-IgG and HAVAb-IgM (Abbott, …
Comparison Of The Effect Of Contrast Medium, Air, And Ozone On Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury Due To Experimental Intussusception Model, Mi̇ne Fedakar Şenyücel, Ebru Şebnem Ayva, Mustafa Kemal Aslan, Özlem Boybeyi̇, Tutku Soyer, Nurkan Aksoy, Üçler Kisa, Ahmet Murat Çakmak
Comparison Of The Effect Of Contrast Medium, Air, And Ozone On Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury Due To Experimental Intussusception Model, Mi̇ne Fedakar Şenyücel, Ebru Şebnem Ayva, Mustafa Kemal Aslan, Özlem Boybeyi̇, Tutku Soyer, Nurkan Aksoy, Üçler Kisa, Ahmet Murat Çakmak
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To compare effects of contrast medium, air, and ozone on ischemia/reperfusion injury due to intussusception. Materials and methods: Thirty Wistar rats were allocated into five groups (n = 6). In the control group (CG), 2 cm of colonic segment, 5 cm distal to ileocecal valve, was removed. Intussusception was performed at 5 cm distal to the ileocecal valve by pushing a proximal intestinal segment distally by stile in experimental groups. One hour later, in the sham-operated group (SG), manual reduction was performed. In the reduction groups, reduction of intussusception was performed by contrast medium (CMG, 1/1 diluted omnipaqueR, infusion rate …
Trends Of Intestinal Parasites Prevalence In The Gaza Strip, 1998-2007: The Use Of Government Health Records, Adnan Ibrahim H. Alhindi, Mervat Al-Louh
Trends Of Intestinal Parasites Prevalence In The Gaza Strip, 1998-2007: The Use Of Government Health Records, Adnan Ibrahim H. Alhindi, Mervat Al-Louh
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To evaluate the amount of intestinal parasite infections over a 10-year period in the Gaza Strip. Materials and methods: Data from the Epidemiology Department, Ministry of Health were collected and analyzed statistically. The prevalence of intestinal parasites was monitored and studied for the period 1998-2007. Results: The present study shows results including the records of 471,688 patients (all ages) who had every provided 1 stool specimen to the laboratories of primary health care centers in one of the 5 governorates of the Gaza Strip. It was found that 116,261 specimens were positive for intestinal parasites, representing an overall prevalence of …
Anxiety, Depression, Social Phobia, And Quality Of Life In Turkish Patients With Acne And Their Relationships With The Severity Of Acne, Ahmet Öztürk, Erdem Deveci̇, Erman Bağcioğlu, Fi̇gen Atalay, Zehra Serdar
Anxiety, Depression, Social Phobia, And Quality Of Life In Turkish Patients With Acne And Their Relationships With The Severity Of Acne, Ahmet Öztürk, Erdem Deveci̇, Erman Bağcioğlu, Fi̇gen Atalay, Zehra Serdar
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To investigate the psychiatric characteristics of acne vulgaris and the effects of the disease on quality of life. Materials and methods: We included 70 acne patients and 50 healthy controls. The Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV Axis I Disorders, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Liebowitz Social Anxiety Scale, Quality of Life Scale Short Form, and Acne Quality of Life Questionnaire were applied. Results: Anxiety and depression scores of the acne patients were significantly higher than those of the control group. In patients with acne, significantly higher levels of social anxiety were detected. Social anxiety levels of severe acne cases were …
The Relationship Between Hla-G Levels And Oxidative Stress Parameters In Patients With Breast Cancer, Sema Bozali̇oğlu, Nedret Kiliç, Zuhal Yildirim, Bi̇lkay Baştürk, Osman Kurukahveci̇oğlu
The Relationship Between Hla-G Levels And Oxidative Stress Parameters In Patients With Breast Cancer, Sema Bozali̇oğlu, Nedret Kiliç, Zuhal Yildirim, Bi̇lkay Baştürk, Osman Kurukahveci̇oğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To investigate serum HLA-G levels and its correlation with oxidative stress and antioxidant parameters in breast cancer patients. Materials and methods: The patient group consisted of 25 individuals with breast cancer who were operated on in the General Surgery Department of Gazi University’s Faculty of Medicine. Thirty-one individuals who had no history of any kind of cancer, allergic diseases, diabetes, or rheumatic and immunological disease constituted the control group. Results: Results showed that malondialdehyde (MDA), advanced oxidation protein products (AOPPs), and HLA-G levels in the patient group were statistically and significantly high compared to the control group (P < 0.001). While vitamin C levels were significantly lower in the patient group (P < 0.05), an insignificant difference in glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and total sulfhydryl group (R-SH) levels in both groups was observed (P > 0.05). Serum …
Human Papillomavirus Prevalence And Type In Liquid-Based Cervical Samples From Turkish Women In A Selected Risk Group, Işin Akyar, Özlem Aydin, Mustafa Cengi̇z Yakicier, Zühtü Tanil Kocagöz, Ümi̇t İnce, İbrahi̇m Ünsal
Human Papillomavirus Prevalence And Type In Liquid-Based Cervical Samples From Turkish Women In A Selected Risk Group, Işin Akyar, Özlem Aydin, Mustafa Cengi̇z Yakicier, Zühtü Tanil Kocagöz, Ümi̇t İnce, İbrahi̇m Ünsal
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To detect the prevalence and type distribution of human papillomavirus (HPV) in different cytological diagnostic categories. Materials and methods: Between 2007 and 2010, a total of 1014 liquid-based thin preparations of cervical smears were selected and classified according to cytology results. HPV DNA polymerase chain reaction (PCR) was also performed using these samples. HPV DNA-positive samples were genotyped by DNA sequencing. Results: Of those enrolled in the study, 45.3% were negative cytologically, 36.4% had atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance, 0.3% had atypical squamous cells preventing the exclusion of a high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesion, 16.8% showed a low-grade squamous intraepithelial …
The Effect Of Stretcher Type On Safety And Ease Of Treatment In An Emergency Department, Ari̇f Duran, Hayretti̇n Öztürk, Ümi̇t Yaşar Tekeli̇oğlu, Tarik Ocak, Mücahi̇t Emet
The Effect Of Stretcher Type On Safety And Ease Of Treatment In An Emergency Department, Ari̇f Duran, Hayretti̇n Öztürk, Ümi̇t Yaşar Tekeli̇oğlu, Tarik Ocak, Mücahi̇t Emet
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Stretchers are frequently used to transport patients in the emergency department. Safety and comfort of the stretcher are important factors for the staff and patients. The present study investigated the effect of stretcher type on patient safety and treatment in an emergency department. Materials and methods: Doctors, nurses, interns, emergency medical technicians, and patient caregivers at the Abant İzzet Baysal University Medical Faculty Hospital emergency department completed a questionnaire on stretcher safety and comfort. Six stretchers were classical (group A), 6 had new technological specifications (group B), and 6 stretchers in group C were similar to those in group B …
Satisfaction And Anxiety In An Initiative With Local Anesthesia, Mert Zeyti̇noğlu, Sevgi̇ Türkmen, Çağatay Üstün
Satisfaction And Anxiety In An Initiative With Local Anesthesia, Mert Zeyti̇noğlu, Sevgi̇ Türkmen, Çağatay Üstün
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To determine the levels of satisfaction and anxiety of patients in surgery under local anesthesia. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was performed at the Ege University Faculty of Dentistry between December 2011 and January 2012. The study sample consisted of 350 patients. A sociodemographic information form and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory were used in obtaining the data. Figure-percentage distributions, mean, Student’s t-test, one-way ANOVA, and correlation analysis within SPSS 15.0 for Windows were used in data analysis. Results: The mean patient age was 31.58 ± 14.58 years, consisting of 64.9% females, 36.6% high school graduates, and 72.9% who were …
How Do We Safely Treat Pneumopericardium In A Severely Ill Baby?, Osman Başpinar, Mehmet Boşnak
How Do We Safely Treat Pneumopericardium In A Severely Ill Baby?, Osman Başpinar, Mehmet Boşnak
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Tension pneumopericardium in an infant is a rare but potentially fatal event. In the present study, we describe a new technique to drain the air from the pericardial sac of a critically ill baby. We performed this drainage via the subxiphoid approach in the Trendelenburg position rather than the anti-Trendelenburg position.
The Correlation Between Metabolic Syndrome And Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms In Females, Cevdet Serkan Gökkaya, Cüneyt Özden, Bi̇nhan Kağan Aktaş, Hüseyi̇n Ci̇han Demi̇rel, Özer Güzel, Mehmet Karabakan, Aki̇f Ersoy Erkmen, Çeti̇n Volkan Özteki̇n, Ali̇ Memi̇ş
The Correlation Between Metabolic Syndrome And Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms In Females, Cevdet Serkan Gökkaya, Cüneyt Özden, Bi̇nhan Kağan Aktaş, Hüseyi̇n Ci̇han Demi̇rel, Özer Güzel, Mehmet Karabakan, Aki̇f Ersoy Erkmen, Çeti̇n Volkan Özteki̇n, Ali̇ Memi̇ş
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To evaluate the association between lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) and metabolic syndrome (MS) in women. Materials and methods: A total of 155 women with LUTS were included in the study. LUTS were evaluated using the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) and the Bristol Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (BFLUTS) questionnaire. Besides total IPSS, voiding and storage IPSS were calculated separately. Diagnosis of MS was made according to the consensus report of the International Diabetes Foundation. The patients were classified into 3 groups: those without MS (group 1), those with 3 risk factors of MS (group 2), and those with …
Hepatitis G Virus And Its Prevalence And Genotypes In Patients With Hepatitis B And C In Ahvaz, Southwestern Iran, Javanmard Davod, Makvandi Manoochehr, Hajiani Eskandar, Khalafkhany Davod, Samarbaf Zadeh Ali Reza
Hepatitis G Virus And Its Prevalence And Genotypes In Patients With Hepatitis B And C In Ahvaz, Southwestern Iran, Javanmard Davod, Makvandi Manoochehr, Hajiani Eskandar, Khalafkhany Davod, Samarbaf Zadeh Ali Reza
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and genotype distribution of hepatitis G virus (HGV, or GB virus C) in patients with hepatitis B and C in Ahvaz, southeastern Iran. Materials and methods: A total of 100 patients were selected; 50 were positive for hepatitis C virus (HCV) and 50 for hepatitis B virus (HBV). HGV status was examined among the HCV- and HBV-positive patients. An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit was used to detect anti-E2 antibody. Nested reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was used for RNA detection from serum samples of chronic hepatitis patients. Sequencing …
Incidental Findings On Electron Beam Tomography Renal Angiography In Hypertensive Patients, Baki̇ Heki̇moğlu, Begüm Demi̇rler Şi̇mşi̇r, Mustafa Şeki̇p Altunkan
Incidental Findings On Electron Beam Tomography Renal Angiography In Hypertensive Patients, Baki̇ Heki̇moğlu, Begüm Demi̇rler Şi̇mşi̇r, Mustafa Şeki̇p Altunkan
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To evaluate the prevalence, spectrum, and significance of incidental lesions identified on electron beam tomography (EBT) renal angiography performed to investigate renovascular hypertension. Materials and methods: EBT renal angiography images of 148 cases were evaluated in terms of renal artery variations and renal artery stenosis. Extravascular renal findings, abdominal aorta, iliac artery, liver and gallbladder findings, vertebral lesions, and other intraabdominal organ findings were assessed during the examination. Results: No incidental finding was found in 30 cases (20.2%) in total. The most frequent incidental findings were benign ones without any clinical significance. A total of 13 (8.7%) clinically significant findings …
Is There A Rise In Resistance Rates To Fosfomycin And Other Commonly Used Antibiotics In Escherichia Coli-Mediated Urinary Tract Infections? A Perspective For 2004 – 2011, Hüsnü Pullukçu, Sabi̇re Şöhret Aydemi̇r, Meltem Işikgöz Taşbakan, Oğuz Reşat Si̇pahi̇, Fatma Feri̇ha Çi̇lli̇ Hall Jr, Alper Tünger
Is There A Rise In Resistance Rates To Fosfomycin And Other Commonly Used Antibiotics In Escherichia Coli-Mediated Urinary Tract Infections? A Perspective For 2004 – 2011, Hüsnü Pullukçu, Sabi̇re Şöhret Aydemi̇r, Meltem Işikgöz Taşbakan, Oğuz Reşat Si̇pahi̇, Fatma Feri̇ha Çi̇lli̇ Hall Jr, Alper Tünger
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Resistance patterns of Escherichia coli to fosfomycin, ciprofloxacin, amikacin, and cotrimoxazole were evaluated in 2 different studies held in 2004 and 2005. In this study, it was aimed to compare the changes in the susceptibility patterns of uropathogenic E. coli strains to the above-mentioned antibiotics after 6 years. Materials and methods: Between February and April 2011, E. coli strains isolated from urine samples were included prospectively in the study. Results: A total of 502 E. coli strains (358 from outpatients and 144 from inpatients) were isolated from urine specimens between February and April 2011. Extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producer E. coli …
Relationship Between Urolithiasis And Diastolic Functions Of The Heart, Mehmet İnci̇, Bahadir Şarli, Ahmet Çeli̇k, Abdullah Demi̇rtaş, Numan Baydi̇lli̇, Mahmut Akpek, Mehmet Güngör Kaya
Relationship Between Urolithiasis And Diastolic Functions Of The Heart, Mehmet İnci̇, Bahadir Şarli, Ahmet Çeli̇k, Abdullah Demi̇rtaş, Numan Baydi̇lli̇, Mahmut Akpek, Mehmet Güngör Kaya
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Relationships between urolithiasis and cardiovascular disorders were evaluated in several studies. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether urolithiasis causes a decline in cardiac diastolic functions. Materials and methods: Seventy-seven consecutive patients and 40 age- and sex-matched controls were included in this study. Transthoracic echocardiography was performed for all patients. Results: There were 77 patients (mean age: 45 ± 14 years, 64% male) in the stone-formers group and 40 patients (mean age: 43 ± 12 years, 63% male) in the control group. Peak E wave velocity (0.67 ± 0.21 to 0.85 ± 0.18, P = 0.001) and E/A ratio …
Insulin Effect On Rankl And Opg Expression In Human Osteoblast-Like Mg63 Cells, Huixin Wang, Xiaohuan Zhong
Insulin Effect On Rankl And Opg Expression In Human Osteoblast-Like Mg63 Cells, Huixin Wang, Xiaohuan Zhong
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To investigate the effect of insulin on receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL) and osteoprotegerin (OPG) expression in human osteosarcoma MG63 cells using real-time polymerase chain reaction. Materials and methods: MG63 cells were exposed to different concentrations of human recombinant insulin (1, 10, and 100 nM) for 24 h, and then the expression of RANKL and OPG mRNA was identified.After that, MG63 cells were exposed to tensile stress combined with 0 or 10 nM insulin respectively for 0, 3, 6, and 12 h, and then the expression of RANKL and OPG mRNA was identified. Human monocytes were cultured …
Double-J Stent Placement With Grasping Forceps Through Ureteroscope Working Channel: A Novel Technique, Aki̇f Koç, Ömer Bayrak
Double-J Stent Placement With Grasping Forceps Through Ureteroscope Working Channel: A Novel Technique, Aki̇f Koç, Ömer Bayrak
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To report a new technique for the retrograde placement of a double-J stent with grasping forceps through the ureteroscope working channel. Materials and methods: In our technique, the ureteroscope is advanced to the renal pelvis or proximal location of the obstruction in the ureteral lumen; a double-J stent is then introduced into the ureteroscope working channel. The double-J stent is pushed forward until its proximal tip is seen; then the clamp over the distal tip of the pusher is opened and the guide-wire and pusher are removed from the channel, respectively. The grasping forceps is inserted into the working channel …
Simultaneous Stenting Of The Ipsilateral External And Internal Carotid Arteries, Tahi̇r Durmaz, Engi̇n Bozkurt, Hüseyi̇n Ayhan, Ni̇hal Akar Bayram, Emi̇ne Bi̇len, Murat Akçay, Cenk Sari, Telat Keleş
Simultaneous Stenting Of The Ipsilateral External And Internal Carotid Arteries, Tahi̇r Durmaz, Engi̇n Bozkurt, Hüseyi̇n Ayhan, Ni̇hal Akar Bayram, Emi̇ne Bi̇len, Murat Akçay, Cenk Sari, Telat Keleş
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Carotid artery diseases are diagnosed more frequently in practice due to increased mean life expectancy of the general population and the availability of imaging methods. Strong evidence coming from long term, randomized, large studies is required to support the idea that a carotid artery stent (CAS) may be an alternative to a carotid endarterectomy (CEA), which has been performed for long years with proven efficacy. Generally, no intervention (CEA or CAS) is performed in the stenosis of the external carotid artery (ECA) in the literature. In our case, we performed ipsilateral ECA and internal carotid artery stenting simultaneously.
Does Renal Parenchymal Thickness Affect Bleeding In Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy?, Mehmet Murat Ri̇fai̇oğlu, Kadi̇r Önem, Hüseyi̇n Çeli̇k, Mürsel Davarci, Mehmet Çeti̇nkaya, Mehmet İnci̇, Ayli̇n Güneşli̇ Yeti̇şken, Fati̇h Rüştü Yalçinkaya
Does Renal Parenchymal Thickness Affect Bleeding In Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy?, Mehmet Murat Ri̇fai̇oğlu, Kadi̇r Önem, Hüseyi̇n Çeli̇k, Mürsel Davarci, Mehmet Çeti̇nkaya, Mehmet İnci̇, Ayli̇n Güneşli̇ Yeti̇şken, Fati̇h Rüştü Yalçinkaya
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Blood loss is a major concern during percutaneous nephrolithotomy. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of access point parenchymal thickness on bleeding in percutaneous nephrolithotomy procedures. Materials and methods: In this study 85 patients who had undergone a percutaneous nephrolithotomy operation between February 2009 and July 2011 were reviewed retrospectively. All characteristics of the patients were investigated. The details of the operative procedure and the renal parenchymal thickness at the puncture site were also recorded. Blood loss was calculated during the peroperative and postoperative periods. Correlation and multivariate regression analysis were done to detect predictive factors …
Effect Of Mental Stress On Cardiovascular Function At Rest And After Ingestion Of Fructose Or Sucralose In Healthy, White European Males, Muhammad Memon, Ian Macdonald, Terence Bennett
Effect Of Mental Stress On Cardiovascular Function At Rest And After Ingestion Of Fructose Or Sucralose In Healthy, White European Males, Muhammad Memon, Ian Macdonald, Terence Bennett
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Ingestion of fructose and mental arithmetic can increase blood pressure (BP); the present study assessed the effect of fructose ingestion on cardiovascular (CV) response to mental stress. Effects were compared with sucralose used as a control. Materials and methods: Ten healthy, white European males were studied twice. A Finometer recorded CV parameters, noninvasively, throughout the study period. After the 30-min baseline, a mental arithmetic task (MAT), a series of arithmetic questions displayed as PowerPoint slides, was presented. Subjects, while resting on a bed, answered 20 questions in 2 min; 15 min after MAT-1, volunteers consumed 500 mL of lemon-flavoured drink …
The Correlation Between Cardiovascular Risk And Functional Disability And Disease Activity In The Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis, Mustafa Güler, Saadet Yazgan Umut, Teoman Aydin, Ayli̇n Rezvani̇, Emi̇ne Poyraz
The Correlation Between Cardiovascular Risk And Functional Disability And Disease Activity In The Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis, Mustafa Güler, Saadet Yazgan Umut, Teoman Aydin, Ayli̇n Rezvani̇, Emi̇ne Poyraz
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To determine the cardiovascular risk (CVR) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and its correlation with disease activity and functional ability by using the Framingham risk score (FRS) and to compare the CVR of the RA patients with the control group with the help of the FRS. Materials and methods: Seventy-four RA patients, who were in conformity with the criteria of the American College of Rheumatology, were included in this study at Bezmialem Vakıf University Hospital. A total of 39 subjects without inflammatory arthritis were included as the control group. The FRS was calculated by evaluating age, smoking habits, diabetes, …
Characteristics Of Nonsyndromic Supernumerary Teeth In Children And Adolescents, Hüseyi̇n Karayilmaz, Zühal Kirzioğlu, Ayşegül Sariteki̇n
Characteristics Of Nonsyndromic Supernumerary Teeth In Children And Adolescents, Hüseyi̇n Karayilmaz, Zühal Kirzioğlu, Ayşegül Sariteki̇n
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
'Supernumerary teeth' (ST) is a term used to describe extra teeth in both dentitions than those that we are predisposed to have and considered to be one of the most significant dental anomalies affecting children and adolescents. Diagnosis and management of ST is one of the main responsibilities of dentists and also physicians. The aims of this study were to document the prevalence, characteristics, and associated clinical complications of ST among children and adolescents and to summarize the management and intervention time for ST. Materials and methods: Thirteen deciduous ST in 13 patients and 219 permanent ST in 179 patients …
Lobectomy For Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst, Erdal Yekeler, Kerem Karaarslan, Alkin Yazicioğlu, Sadi̇ Kaya, Nuretti̇n Karaoğlanoğlu
Lobectomy For Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst, Erdal Yekeler, Kerem Karaarslan, Alkin Yazicioğlu, Sadi̇ Kaya, Nuretti̇n Karaoğlanoğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Although parenchymal sparing surgery is the most appropriate for the treatment of hydatid cysts, rarely lobectomy is needed. We aimed to retrospectively evaluate the cases in which we had to perform lobectomy due to hydatid cyst. Materials and methods: A total of 36 (1.88%) patients that underwent lobectomy (n = 35) and pneumonectomy (n = 1) from among 1909 patients operated on for hydatid cyst in our hospital between 1992 and 2012 were retrospectively evaluated. Results: Among the patients, 35 underwent lobectomy and 1 right pneumonectomy. The mean age of the patients was 11.1 ± 3.4 years (6-16 years) among …