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Anterior Segment Morphometry And Intraocular Pressure Change After Uneventful Phacoemulsification, Tamer Takmaz, Pinar Kösekahya, Pi̇raye Zeynep Kürkçüoğlu
Anterior Segment Morphometry And Intraocular Pressure Change After Uneventful Phacoemulsification, Tamer Takmaz, Pinar Kösekahya, Pi̇raye Zeynep Kürkçüoğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To evaluate the changes in anterior segment morphometry and intraocular pressure (IOP) with 3D rotating Scheimpflug camera-topography system after uneventful phacoemulsification. Materials and methods: In 56 eyes of 54 patients, anterior chamber depth (ACD), anterior chamber volume (ACV), anterior chamber angle (ACA), and central corneal thickness (CCT) were measured with the Sirius 3D Rotating Scheimpflug camera-topography system preoperatively and 1 month after surgery. IOP was measured with applanation tonometer. The preoperative and postoperative results were compared. Results: Preoperative and postoperative anterior segment parameters were as follows: ACD 2.7 ± 0.4 and 3.5 ± 0.3 mm, ACV 143.6 ± 48.8 and …
Intraarticular Hydraulic Distension With Steroids In The Management Of Hemiplegic Shoulder, Asuman Doğan, Refi̇ka Demi̇rtaş, Neşe Özgi̇rgi̇n
Intraarticular Hydraulic Distension With Steroids In The Management Of Hemiplegic Shoulder, Asuman Doğan, Refi̇ka Demi̇rtaş, Neşe Özgi̇rgi̇n
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The aim of this study is to compare intraarticular steroid administration and steroid administration with hydraulic distention of the glenohumeral joint in hemiplegic patients who had developed shoulder pain and limitation. Materials and methods: The study consisted of 60 patients attending an inpatient rehabilitation program following a stroke. Each patient had shoulder pain and shoulder limitations . The patients were divided into 3 groups consisting of 20 patients each, according to their order of admission. Conventional physical treatment and rehabilitation (PTR) methods were applied to the patients in Group 1 (control group), conventional PTR and an intraarticular steroid were applied …
Evaluation Of Nonneoplastic Findings On Vaginal Smears With Comparison Of Intrauterine Devices And Oral Contraceptive Pill Effects, Rahi̇me Bedi̇r Findik, Servet Güreşci̇, Ayşe Nurcan Ünlüer, Jale Karakaya
Evaluation Of Nonneoplastic Findings On Vaginal Smears With Comparison Of Intrauterine Devices And Oral Contraceptive Pill Effects, Rahi̇me Bedi̇r Findik, Servet Güreşci̇, Ayşe Nurcan Ünlüer, Jale Karakaya
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Although the Pap smear is a common screening test for cervical cancer and its precursors, it can detect some benign conditions as well. In this study, the aim was to evaluate smear results with regard to nonneoplastic findings and to compare them to the detectable effects of intrauterine devices (IUDs) and oral contraceptive pills (OPs). Materials and methods: In this retrospective study, the hospital records and cytopathology reports of 4248 patients were recorded. Smear results were evaluated according to the 2001 Bethesda System and were evaluated according to age groups, menopausal/menstrual status, physical examination findings, and contraceptive method usage. Results: …
New Risk Scoring System For Femoral Pseudoaneurysm Formation After Cardiac Catheterization (Ateş Scoring System), Mehmet Ateş, Mehmet Beşi̇r Akpinar, Fai̇k Fevzi̇ Okur, Ahmet Feyzi̇ Abacilar, Veysel Şahi̇n, İhsan Sami̇ Uyar, Emi̇n Alp Alayunt
New Risk Scoring System For Femoral Pseudoaneurysm Formation After Cardiac Catheterization (Ateş Scoring System), Mehmet Ateş, Mehmet Beşi̇r Akpinar, Fai̇k Fevzi̇ Okur, Ahmet Feyzi̇ Abacilar, Veysel Şahi̇n, İhsan Sami̇ Uyar, Emi̇n Alp Alayunt
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To create a new scoring system for femoral pseudoaneurysm (FPA) formation after diagnostic or interventional cardiac catheterization. Materials and methods: We evaluated 41,322 transfemoral catheterization procedures performed in our center within 7 years. Among all procedures, 630 FPAs developed that required surgical repair. Eighty-five cases were managed by compression with duplex guidance. As a case-control group, 1260 patients were selected from the patients who had been catheterized during the same time period but did not develop FPA. We created the risk scoring system according to body mass index, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, catheter diameter, coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, and number of …
The Effects Of Acetyl Shikonin Isolated From Onosma Armeniacum On Oxidative Stress In Ethanol-Induced Ulcer Model Of Rats, Aysun Toker, Fati̇h Akçay, Hülya Aksoy, Hali̇s Süleyman, Ufuk Özgen, Havva Erdem
The Effects Of Acetyl Shikonin Isolated From Onosma Armeniacum On Oxidative Stress In Ethanol-Induced Ulcer Model Of Rats, Aysun Toker, Fati̇h Akçay, Hülya Aksoy, Hali̇s Süleyman, Ufuk Özgen, Havva Erdem
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
We investigated the effects of acetyl shikonin isolated from Onosma armeniacum on ethanol-induced gastric injury (ulcer) and on oxidant-antioxidant parameters in the gastric tissue of rats. Materials and methods: Eighteen albino Wistar male rats were divided into 3 different experimental groups. Group 1 (n = 6) was the control group, group 2 (n = 6) was the ethanol group, and group 3 (n = 6) was the acetyl shikonin + ethanol group. The animals in group 3 were given ethanol (1 mL, 50% v/v) 30 min after acetyl shikonin (40 mg/kg) administration by orogastric tube. Results: The lowest mean nitric …
Serum Lipoprotein(A) And High Sensitivity C Reactive Protein Levels In Saudi Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus And Their Relationship With Glycemic Control, Syed Shahid Habib
Serum Lipoprotein(A) And High Sensitivity C Reactive Protein Levels In Saudi Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus And Their Relationship With Glycemic Control, Syed Shahid Habib
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To study serum lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] and high sensitivity C reactive protein (hsCRP) levels in Saudi patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and their relationship with glycemic control. Materials and methods: A total of 201 subjects were selected for the study. The final selection included 103 patients with type 2 DM (64 males and 39 females) and 98 healthy control subjects (58 males and 40 females). Fasting venous blood samples were analyzed for glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c), lipids, Lp(a), and hsCRP levels. Results: Subjects with poor glycemic control showed significantly higher levels of fasting blood glucose levels (10.29 ± 3.56 …
Primary Lung Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma: A Case Report And Review Of The Literature, Şule Kaya, Müni̇re Çakir
Primary Lung Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma: A Case Report And Review Of The Literature, Şule Kaya, Müni̇re Çakir
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare low-grade malignant epithelial tumor that usually originates in the salivary glands. It shows a slow progression and metastasizes rarely. A 74-year-old male patient was admitted to our clinic due to pulmonary lesions seen on a chest-X ray coincidentally. The patient, 6 years before admission, was operated on for a peptic ulcer perforation and a right hilar mass lesion, and bibasilar pulmonary nodular lesions were also found on his chest radiograph. A bronchoscopic biopsy revealed ACC and surgical treatment was offered to the patient; however, he refused it. The patient, who had a 130-pack-year …
Pyrazinamide Monoresistance In Clinical Isolates, Nezaket Kalir, Ayşe Aydan Özkütük, Nuran Esen, Nuri̇ Özkütük
Pyrazinamide Monoresistance In Clinical Isolates, Nezaket Kalir, Ayşe Aydan Özkütük, Nuran Esen, Nuri̇ Özkütük
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To determine pyrazinamide (PZA) monoresistance in clinical isolates of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) isolated in hospitals in and around İzmir. Materials and methods: The study was performed between 2004 and 2009 with 150 streptomycin, isoniazid, rifampicin, and ethambutol susceptible MTBC clinical strains isolated in the university hospitals of İzmir and Manisa. The PZA susceptibility of the isolates was determined by the BACTEC 460 TB test. Results: The results indicated that resistance to PZA was present in 5 (3.3%) of the 150 MTBC isolates susceptible to all primary drugs except PZA. Conclusion: It is not essential to perform PZA susceptibility tests …
Anti-Hdv Enzyme Immunoassay Index In Predicting Hdv Viremia In Serum Samples, Si̇bel Özsu Caymaz, Ayça Arzu Sayiner, Ayşe Aydan Özkütük, Yusuf Hakan Abacioğlu
Anti-Hdv Enzyme Immunoassay Index In Predicting Hdv Viremia In Serum Samples, Si̇bel Özsu Caymaz, Ayça Arzu Sayiner, Ayşe Aydan Özkütük, Yusuf Hakan Abacioğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To determine whether the total anti-delta antibody enzyme immunoassay (EIA) test results can be used to predict viremia. Materials and methods: The EIA index value of an anti-delta total antibody assay was determined in 76 serum samples obtained from 67 patients positive for the anti-hepatitis delta virus (HDV) antibody. The presence of HDV RNA was investigated by reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). The relation between the RT-PCR result and EIA index was evaluated by ROC analysis. Results: Of the 76 total samples, 56 (74%) anti-HDV-positive samples were found to be PCR-positive. The samples with EIA index values below 75.75 …
Immunohistochemical Distribution And Gene Expression Of Transforming Growth Factor Alpha In Ovarian Tissue Of Rats Treated With Capsaicin In Puberty, Sevda Eli̇ş Yildiz, Mümtaz Nazli, Gökhan Nur
Immunohistochemical Distribution And Gene Expression Of Transforming Growth Factor Alpha In Ovarian Tissue Of Rats Treated With Capsaicin In Puberty, Sevda Eli̇ş Yildiz, Mümtaz Nazli, Gökhan Nur
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
In this study, the effects of capsaicin on the immunohistochemical distribution and gene expression of transforming growth factor alpha (TGF-\alpha) in ovarian tissue of rats at the pubertal age were examined. Materials and methods: Rats (50 days old) were divided into experimental, alimentation, and sham groups. The experimental group was injected with 1 mg/kg doses of capsaicin (10% ethanol and 1% Tween in an 80% distilled water mixture) subcutaneously every day for a period of 1 week. The alimentation group received 1 mg/kg doses of capsaicin (10% ethanol and 1% Tween in an 80% distilled water mixture). The sham group …
A Small Outbreak Of Tularemia In A Rural Area, İbak Gönen
A Small Outbreak Of Tularemia In A Rural Area, İbak Gönen
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To assess clinically and epidemiologically an outbreak of tularemia detected in a small village in Tokat Province in Turkey. Materials and methods: Recorded clinical and laboratory data of 15 serologically confirmed patients, who either presented to hospital or were diagnosed during family medicine visits to the village during the outbreak, were assessed. Forms including a questionnaire about the symptomatology and previously given treatments were filled out by the patients. In addition, the entire village was investigated to establish the origin of the outbreak. Results: Ages of the 15 individuals (9 females) ranged between 10 and 75, and the mean was …
Protective Effect Of Vardenafil On Ischemia–Reperfusion Injury In Rat Ovary, Hati̇ce Baş, Özlem Kara, Mustafa Kara, Di̇lek Pandir
Protective Effect Of Vardenafil On Ischemia–Reperfusion Injury In Rat Ovary, Hati̇ce Baş, Özlem Kara, Mustafa Kara, Di̇lek Pandir
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To investigate the effect of vardenafil on ischemia–reperfusion (I/R) injury in rat ovary. Materials and methods: A total of 21 Wistar rats were divided into 3 groups. In group 1, ovary torsion was not performed and no drug was administered. In group 2, 1 h of ischemia and 2 h of reperfusion were performed and no drug was given. In group 3, 1 h of ischemia and 2 h of reperfusion were performed and 1 mg/kg vardenafil was administered after 30 min of ischemia. Right ovaries were surgically removed in all groups. Malondialdehyde (MDA) levels and activities of superoxide dismutase …
Helicobacter Pylori Infection And Relationship With Gastric Epithelial Cell Proliferation And Apoptosis, Zühal Güci̇n, Tuğba Çakmak, Ni̇zametti̇n Bayyurt, Bari̇k Sali̇h
Helicobacter Pylori Infection And Relationship With Gastric Epithelial Cell Proliferation And Apoptosis, Zühal Güci̇n, Tuğba Çakmak, Ni̇zametti̇n Bayyurt, Bari̇k Sali̇h
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To evaluate the effects of Helicobacter pylori on cell proliferation and apoptosis in gastric cancer (GC) both at tumoral and nontumoral sites and in gastritis. Materials and methods: Biopsies from 96 patients (gastric cancer = 52, gastritis = 44) were examined immunohistochemically and histopathologically. Results: In H. pylori-positive GC patients the average proliferative index (PI) in tumor and nontumor sites was 40.7% and 24.8%, while in H. pylori-negative patients it was 32.9% and 17.8%, respectively. The PI was significantly higher in the tumor than in the nontumor sites, regardless of H. pylori infection. Cell proliferation was also significantly associated with …
Influence Of Age On The Usage Of Family Planning Methods By Turkish Married Men Living In Southeastern Turkey, Sezer Kisa, Si̇mge Zeyneloğlu, Leyla Deli̇baş
Influence Of Age On The Usage Of Family Planning Methods By Turkish Married Men Living In Southeastern Turkey, Sezer Kisa, Si̇mge Zeyneloğlu, Leyla Deli̇baş
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Unintended pregnancy rates are still high in Turkey and family planning services have been directed mostly at women. The aim of this study was to assess the influence of age on the usage of family planning methods by Turkish married men. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional survey research design was used, including 1352 men aged 20-52 years who lived in the southeast of Turkey and whose wives were fertile, not menopausal, and had at least 1 child. A questionnaire was used to collect data. Descriptive statistics and multidimensional cross-tabs were used. Results: Men 40 years old and over used family …
Orthophenylphenol In Healthcare Environments: A Trial Related To A New Administration Method And A Review Of The Literature, Ali̇cem Teki̇n, Tuba Dal, Caferi̇ Tayyar Selçuk, Özcan Deveci̇, Recep Teki̇n, Mahmut Mete, Sai̇m Dayan, Sali̇h Hoşoğlu
Orthophenylphenol In Healthcare Environments: A Trial Related To A New Administration Method And A Review Of The Literature, Ali̇cem Teki̇n, Tuba Dal, Caferi̇ Tayyar Selçuk, Özcan Deveci̇, Recep Teki̇n, Mahmut Mete, Sai̇m Dayan, Sali̇h Hoşoğlu
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To investigate antibacterial and antifungal effectiveness of orthophenylphenol (Fumispore, LCB, La Salle, France) with a new administration method in healthcare environments. Materials and methods: This study was performed in 3 units of the Dicle University Hospital. Surface swab and ambient air samples were collected just before the application of Fumispore and 6 h later. All samples were inoculated onto plate count agar and Sabouraud dextrose agar. The total aerobic colony count (ACC) was determined by using the standard method based on quantitative bacterial measurement. Results: In total, 30 surface swabs and 6 ambient air samples were collected. The mean values …
A Comparison Of Tramadol, Sufentanil, Meperidine, And Lidocaine In Prevention Of Pain Due To Rocuronium Injection, Mehtap Honca, Belkiz Berna Külah, Tarik Purtuloğlu, Tevfi̇k Honca, Nuray Camgöz Eryilmaz, Uğur Özkan, Eyüp Horasanli
A Comparison Of Tramadol, Sufentanil, Meperidine, And Lidocaine In Prevention Of Pain Due To Rocuronium Injection, Mehtap Honca, Belkiz Berna Külah, Tarik Purtuloğlu, Tevfi̇k Honca, Nuray Camgöz Eryilmaz, Uğur Özkan, Eyüp Horasanli
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Alleviation of the pain resulting from injection of rocuronium during anesthesia is still an unsolved problem. We aimed to compare the analgesic effects of sufentanil, tramadol, meperidine, and lidocaine on the pain from injection of rocuronium. Materials and methods: This prospective randomized double-blind study included 200 patients with ASA I-II. After a tourniquet was applied to the forearm, patients received 50 mg of tramadol (group T), 10 µg of sufentanil (group S), 40 mg of meperidine (group M), or 30 mg of lidocaine (group L). The tourniquet was released after 20 s and rocuronium was injected over 10 to 15 …
The Mr Imaging Features And The Analyses Of Quantitative Parameters In Cases With Surgically Repaired Tetralogy Of Fallot, Sali̇h Hamcan, Bülent Karaman, Bi̇lal Battal, Veysel Akgün, Kemal Kara, Tuncay Hazirolan, Uğur Bozlar
The Mr Imaging Features And The Analyses Of Quantitative Parameters In Cases With Surgically Repaired Tetralogy Of Fallot, Sali̇h Hamcan, Bülent Karaman, Bi̇lal Battal, Veysel Akgün, Kemal Kara, Tuncay Hazirolan, Uğur Bozlar
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To present postoperative cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging features of cases of surgically repaired tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) and to evaluate the relationship among data used in follow-up procedures, such as right ventricular ejection fraction (RV-EF), pulmonary regurgitation fraction (PRF), and the degree of right ventricular (RV) dysfunction. Materials and methods: Fourteen patients (9 males and 5 females; mean age 11.9 ± 3.6 years) with surgically repaired TOF who were admitted to our clinic for follow-up CMR imaging between July 2008 and September 2011 were included in the study. A protocol that consisted of cine steady-state free precession (SSFP) and …
Aeg-1 Expression In Invasive Ductal And Lobular Breast Cancers And Its Relationship With Prognostic Parameters, Havva Erdem, Murat Oktay, Ali̇ Kemal Uzunlar, Ümran Yildirim, Handan Ankarali, Mehmet Yaşar
Aeg-1 Expression In Invasive Ductal And Lobular Breast Cancers And Its Relationship With Prognostic Parameters, Havva Erdem, Murat Oktay, Ali̇ Kemal Uzunlar, Ümran Yildirim, Handan Ankarali, Mehmet Yaşar
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The astrocyte-elevated gene-1 (AEG-1, also known as metadherin) is associated with various aspects of tumour malignancy; however, little knowledge is available related to the role of AEG-1 in ductal and lobular carcinomas. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship of AEG-1 with the prognostic parameters in invasive ductal and lobular carcinomas. Materials and methods: This study was conducted on a total of 72 paraffin-embedded breast tumour samples. They consisted of 61 ductal and 11 lobular carcinomas. Breast tumour samples were stained for AEG-1. The prognostic parameters were compared with the results of AEG-1 stains. Results: We observed …
Investigations Of Als1 And Hwp1 Genes In Clinical Isolates Of Candida Albicans, Melek İnci̇, Mustafa Altay Atalay, Burçi̇n Özer, Ömer Evi̇rgen, Ni̇zami̇ Duran, Vi̇cdan Köksaldi Motor, Ayşe Nedret Koç, Yüsüf Önlen, Çeti̇n Kilinç, Süleyman Durmaz
Investigations Of Als1 And Hwp1 Genes In Clinical Isolates Of Candida Albicans, Melek İnci̇, Mustafa Altay Atalay, Burçi̇n Özer, Ömer Evi̇rgen, Ni̇zami̇ Duran, Vi̇cdan Köksaldi Motor, Ayşe Nedret Koç, Yüsüf Önlen, Çeti̇n Kilinç, Süleyman Durmaz
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To explore the presence of ALS1 and HWP1 genes by multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) in Candida albicans strains. Materials and methods: By using the multiplex PCR method, the presence of agglutinin-like sequence 1 (ALS1) and hyphal wall protein 1 (HWP1) genes were investigated in 206 C. albicans strains that were isolated from various clinical samples. Phenotypic identification of slime formation by microplate and tube adherence tests was performed. Results: The presence of the ALS1 gene was detected in 53.9% of all strains, while the HWP1 gene was present in 5.3%. Slime formation was phenotypically detected in the 62.2% of …
The Effects Of Antioxidants On Testicular Apoptosis And Oxidative Stress Produced By Cell Phones, Aki̇f Koç, Doğan Ünal, Ersi̇n Çi̇mentepe, Ömer Bayrak, Ömer Faruk Karataş, Mehmet Erol Yildirim, Reyhan Bayrak, Murat Aydin
The Effects Of Antioxidants On Testicular Apoptosis And Oxidative Stress Produced By Cell Phones, Aki̇f Koç, Doğan Ünal, Ersi̇n Çi̇mentepe, Ömer Bayrak, Ömer Faruk Karataş, Mehmet Erol Yildirim, Reyhan Bayrak, Murat Aydin
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The aim of this study was to determine the probable effects of cellular phone usage on apoptosis and oxidative/antioxidative balance in testicular tissue, and the probable protective role of vitamin C and E on these processes. Materials and methods: Forty-two male rats were divided into 6 groups: control, antioxidant, calling, stand-by, calling plus antioxidant, and stand-by plus antioxidant. Oxidant and antioxidant parameters and apoptotic indexes were studied. Two identical cell phones were used in the calling and stand-by groups. Results: Cell phone usage significantly increased apoptosis in call, but not in the stand-by position, in testicular tissue. Apoptosis produced in …
Effectiveness Of Hp-Hmg Versus R-Fsh In Patients Undergoing Ivf/Icsi Cycles With Moderate Male-Factor Infertility, Ni̇lgün Turhan, Aslihan Pekel, Ayli̇n Ayrim, Burcu Kasap, Ömer Bayrak
Effectiveness Of Hp-Hmg Versus R-Fsh In Patients Undergoing Ivf/Icsi Cycles With Moderate Male-Factor Infertility, Ni̇lgün Turhan, Aslihan Pekel, Ayli̇n Ayrim, Burcu Kasap, Ömer Bayrak
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
The aim of this case-control study was to compare the efficacy of highly purified human menopausal gonadotropin (HP-hMG) versus recombinant follicle stimulating hormone (r-FSH) treatments following gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist suppression in patients undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) with moderate male-factor infertility in terms of oocyte and embryo quality and clinical pregnancy outcomes. Materials and methods: A total of 240 infertile women were treated with HP-hMG (HP-hMG group, n = 120 patients) or r-FSH (r-FSH group, n = 120 patients) following GnRH agonist suppression (long regimen). Inclusion criteria for the study groups were infertility due to moderate oligoasthenoteratospermia with no …
Preliminary Data From A Surveillance Study On Surgical Site Infections And Assessment Of Risk Factors In A University Hospital, Mustafa Namiduru, İlkay Karaoğlan, Riza Çam, Vuslat Boşnak, Ayşe Özlem Mete
Preliminary Data From A Surveillance Study On Surgical Site Infections And Assessment Of Risk Factors In A University Hospital, Mustafa Namiduru, İlkay Karaoğlan, Riza Çam, Vuslat Boşnak, Ayşe Özlem Mete
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Surgical site infections (SSIs) lead to substantial mortality, morbidity, and socioeconomic loss. To explore the rate of infections and risk factors for the development of infection in surgical units. Materials and methods: All patients (n = 1397) who underwent a surgical intervention and were hospitalized for >48 h in surgical units (except the ophthalmology unit) of Gaziantep University Medical Faculty Hospital between 17 March 2008 and 15 July 2008 were included in the study. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention criteria were used for identifying and diagnosing SSIs. Rate of SSI was calculated as the number of SSIs observed …
The Role Of Vitamin D Deficiency In Parathyroid Hormone Levels, Alpaslan Kiliçarslan, Alma Cenoli̇ Aslan, Gamze Gezgen
The Role Of Vitamin D Deficiency In Parathyroid Hormone Levels, Alpaslan Kiliçarslan, Alma Cenoli̇ Aslan, Gamze Gezgen
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
Vitamin D deficiency is an important cause of secondary hyperparathyroidism. We aimed to investigate the effect of vitamin D levels on parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels. Materials and methods: We retrospectively chose 2226 patients who were admitted to our hospital’s general internal medicine department for various reasons and had both PTH and vitamin D tests on the same day. Results: It was found that 22.3% of the patients had high levels of PTH and 92% of them had secondary hyperparathyroidism. The average vitamin D level was 16.4 ng/mL. The vitamin D levels of 64% of the patients were below 20 ng/mL …
Effect Of The Presence Of Pneumonia On Noninvasive Ventilation Success In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Cases With Acute Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure, Serdar Akpinar, Kazim Rollas, Evri̇m Eylem Akpinar, Ali̇ Alagöz, Nazi̇re Uçar, Yusuf Tuğrul Şi̇pi̇t
Effect Of The Presence Of Pneumonia On Noninvasive Ventilation Success In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Cases With Acute Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure, Serdar Akpinar, Kazim Rollas, Evri̇m Eylem Akpinar, Ali̇ Alagöz, Nazi̇re Uçar, Yusuf Tuğrul Şi̇pi̇t
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To investigate the effect of the presence of pneumonia on the success of noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIMV) in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) cases with acute respiratory failure. Materials and methods: Sixty patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) due to COPD exacerbation were included. The patients were divided into 2 groups as those with pneumonia (Group 1) and without pneumonia (Group 2). According to initial pH values, cases were also divided into 3 subgroups based on pH values. C-reactive protein (CRP), APACHE II scores, requirement of endotracheal intubation, mortality, and duration of ICU and hospital stay were also …
Measurement Of The In-Air Output Ratio For High-Energy Photon Beams Used In Radiotherapy, Murugan Appasamy, Sidonia Valas Xavier, Thayalan Kuppusamy, Ramasubrmanian Velayudham
Measurement Of The In-Air Output Ratio For High-Energy Photon Beams Used In Radiotherapy, Murugan Appasamy, Sidonia Valas Xavier, Thayalan Kuppusamy, Ramasubrmanian Velayudham
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To measure the in-air output ratio of a 15-MV photon beam using locally designed miniphantoms. Materials and methods: Columnar and brass miniphantoms were designed locally to accommodate 0.6 cc and 0.13 cc ionization chambers. The in-air output ratio (S_C) was measured for square, rectangular, and wedged fields for 15 MV. The influences of the orientation of the miniphantom, miniphantom material, and chamber volume on S_C and the collimator exchange effect were also studied. Results: The S_C measurements ranged from 0.944 to 1.0321 for the studied field sizes. The orientation of the miniphantom had no influence on S_C for the range …
Do Characteristics Of Seriously Injured Older Adults Differ From Those Of Their Younger Counterparts In The Emergency Department?, Ayhan Aköz, Memet Işik, Hüseyi̇n Şahi̇n, Mücahi̇t Emet
Do Characteristics Of Seriously Injured Older Adults Differ From Those Of Their Younger Counterparts In The Emergency Department?, Ayhan Aköz, Memet Işik, Hüseyi̇n Şahi̇n, Mücahi̇t Emet
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To analyze the injury characteristics of younger and older adult trauma victims. Materials and methods: This was a prospective, cross-sectional, observational, and single-center study including both younger adult and geriatric trauma patients. The relationships between the age groups and the number of consultations in the emergency department (ED) were compared with analysis of covariance after adjusting for Injury Severity Score (ISS). Results: The data consisted of 779 patients, 131 (16.8%) of whom were elderly. The intensive care unit admission rate was 7.2%. Our results showed a significantly higher incidence of intracranial hemorrhage, fracture and/or dislocation of the femur, and fracture …
Comparing Extracorporeal Shock Wave And Hyaluronic Acid In A Rabbit Cartilage Defect Model: The Effects Of Esw On Cartilage Defect, Zekeri̇ya Öztemür, Hati̇ce Özer, Umut Hatay Gölge, Emi̇ne Eli̇f Altuntaş, Okay Bulut
Comparing Extracorporeal Shock Wave And Hyaluronic Acid In A Rabbit Cartilage Defect Model: The Effects Of Esw On Cartilage Defect, Zekeri̇ya Öztemür, Hati̇ce Özer, Umut Hatay Gölge, Emi̇ne Eli̇f Altuntaş, Okay Bulut
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To compare the efficiency of extracorporeal shock wave (ESW) treatment with hyaluronic acid (HA) viscosupplementation in an experimental rabbit cartilage defect model. Materials and methods: A total of 24 New Zealand rabbits were randomly divided into 4 groups: HA, ESW, ESW + HA, and control. Chondral defects were created in the left knees of the rabbits. HA viscosupplementation was performed on the HA and ESW + HA groups, and after 24 h, 0.16 mJ/mm2 ESW was performed on the ESW and ESW + HA groups. After an 8-week follow-up, the rabbits were sacrificed and histopathological examination of the defects was …
The Effect Of Addition Of Lidocaine To Bupivacaine On Anesthesia Beginning Time, Block Time, And Block Quality In Lateral Sagittal Infraclavicular Block, Özgür Özmen, Haci Ahmet Alici, Mi̇ne Çeli̇k, Ayşenur Dostbi̇l, Mehmet Cesur
The Effect Of Addition Of Lidocaine To Bupivacaine On Anesthesia Beginning Time, Block Time, And Block Quality In Lateral Sagittal Infraclavicular Block, Özgür Özmen, Haci Ahmet Alici, Mi̇ne Çeli̇k, Ayşenur Dostbi̇l, Mehmet Cesur
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To investigate whether a 2% lidocaine addition to 0.5% bupivacaine that is used in a lateral sagittal infraclavicular block, when administered in an upper extremity surgery, decreases the block onset time, drug effect time, and drug activity when compared with bupivacaine alone. Materials and methods: This study was performed on 120 American Society of Anesthesiology classification I-II patients who were 18–65 years old and scheduled to undergo an upper extremity surgery. The group testing in the study was as follows: 20 mL (5 mg/mL) bupivacaine, 10 mL (5 mg/mL) bupivacaine + 10 mL (20 mg/mL) lidocaine, and 20 mL (20 …
The Effect Of Preemptive Thoracic Epidural Analgesia On Long-Term Wound Pain Following Major Thoracotomy, Abdullah Can, Ali̇ Fuat Erdem, Yener Aydin, Ali̇ Ahiskalioğlu, Hüsnü Kürşad
The Effect Of Preemptive Thoracic Epidural Analgesia On Long-Term Wound Pain Following Major Thoracotomy, Abdullah Can, Ali̇ Fuat Erdem, Yener Aydin, Ali̇ Ahiskalioğlu, Hüsnü Kürşad
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
To evaluate the effects of the performance of preemptive epidural analgesia in major thoracotomies on chronic postthoracotomy pain. Materials and methods: A total of 60 patients with ASA I-II status between the ages of 18 and 75 years who planned to have elective thoracotomy were randomized into 3 groups. In all cases, an epidural catheter was placed at the 6th–7th or 7th–8th thoracic intervals, preoperatively. Patients in the control group (n = 20) did not receive epidural analgesics before and during the operation, and preoperative analgesia was provided by remifentanil infusion. In the incision-sensitized group (n = 20), patients had …
Pcr Detection Of Brucella Abortus In Cow Milk Samples Collected From Erzurum, Turkey, Tüli̇n Arasoğlu, Medi̇ne Güllüce, Hakan Özkan, Ahmet Adigüzel, Fi̇kretti̇n Şahi̇n
Pcr Detection Of Brucella Abortus In Cow Milk Samples Collected From Erzurum, Turkey, Tüli̇n Arasoğlu, Medi̇ne Güllüce, Hakan Özkan, Ahmet Adigüzel, Fi̇kretti̇n Şahi̇n
Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
In this study, we designed and used 2 different type-specific polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods for the detection of Brucella abortus. Materials and methods: There were 2 different primer sets (B4/B5 and AF/AR) selected and used for the amplification of 2 different genes that are present in all biovars of Brucella species, including bcsp31, encoding 31-kDa immunogenic cell surface proteins, and omp25, which is known to be one of the virulence factors encoding outer membrane proteins of 26–23 kDa. Results: The results showed that 273 (81.7%) and 317 (94.9%) out of 334 milk samples were positive for brucellosis, as detected …