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Colchicine Toxicity: A Patient With Pneumopericardium, Yüksel Gökel, Abdullah Canataroğlu, Sali̇m Satar, Zi̇kret Köseoğlu Jan 2000

Colchicine Toxicity: A Patient With Pneumopericardium, Yüksel Gökel, Abdullah Canataroğlu, Sali̇m Satar, Zi̇kret Köseoğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Hvj-Liposome-Mediated Gene Transfer To Healing Rat Meniscal Tissue, İlhan Özkan, Norimasa Nakamura, Konsei Shino, Takashi Natsu-Ume, Tetsuya Tomita, Yasufumi Kaneda, Takahiro Ochi Jan 2000

Hvj-Liposome-Mediated Gene Transfer To Healing Rat Meniscal Tissue, İlhan Özkan, Norimasa Nakamura, Konsei Shino, Takashi Natsu-Ume, Tetsuya Tomita, Yasufumi Kaneda, Takahiro Ochi

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The success rate of a repaired torn meniscus is not more than 70%. Gene transfer to healing soft tissues appears to be a feasible method for manipulating the healing process. In an attempt to evaluate the feasibility of gene transfer to meniscal tissue we tried to transfer a reporter gene ( Echerichia coli, b-galactosidase gene) by using HVJ-liposome mediated gene transfer. After performing complete radial tear on the medial meniscus of fifty 14-week-old male Wistar rats, HVJ-liposomes with DNA were injected into the femoral artery of 15 rats and into the knee joint of the other 15 rats. HVJ- liposomes …

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Contralateral White Noise-Induced Enhancement In The Guinea Pigõs Mlr: A Possible Link To Direc- Tional Hearing, Cüneyt Göksoy, Rezzan Utkuçal Jan 2000

Contralateral White Noise-Induced Enhancement In The Guinea Pigõs Mlr: A Possible Link To Direc- Tional Hearing, Cüneyt Göksoy, Rezzan Utkuçal

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The evoked potential components in a time window of 10-50 ms following an acoustic stimulus are called middle latency responses (MLRs). It is known that an amplitude enlargement occurs in guinea pig MLRs to monaural clicks when continuous white noise is applied to the other ear. This study was undertaken to see whether this enlargement is due simply to an overall, generalised effect of contralateral white noise (WN), or whether it may have some connection to directional hearing. Recordings were made from chronic guinea pig preparations with epidural electrodes in the temporal regions. Parallel to the results in the literature, …

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The Effects Of Allopurinol On Stomach Mucosal Barrier Of Rats Subjected To Ischemia-Reperfusion, Abdurrahman Önen, Zeki̇ Kanay, Ci̇hat Güzel, Doğan Kurt, Kader Ceylan Jan 2000

The Effects Of Allopurinol On Stomach Mucosal Barrier Of Rats Subjected To Ischemia-Reperfusion, Abdurrahman Önen, Zeki̇ Kanay, Ci̇hat Güzel, Doğan Kurt, Kader Ceylan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The present experimental study was carried out on rats subjected to ischemia and reperfusion. The effects of allopurinol on mucus, an important component of the stomach mucosal barrier, were investigated. Twenty-one Swiss Albino rats, each weighing 200-250 g, were used. On the control group, no treatment was performed, while the sham operation group was subjected to 30 minutes of ischemia and 20 minutes of reperfusion. Then, stomachs were examined for ulcerative lesions, and ulcer scores were recorded. Mucus content was determined by the Corne method. In the sham group, the mucus decreased to a significant extent (p

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Investigation Of Various Terminal Carbohydrate Structures In Apolipoproteins Of Human Serum Chylomicrons And Vldl, Tayfun Güldür, Tülay İleri̇ Büyükoğlu, Ramazan Yilmaz Jan 2000

Investigation Of Various Terminal Carbohydrate Structures In Apolipoproteins Of Human Serum Chylomicrons And Vldl, Tayfun Güldür, Tülay İleri̇ Büyükoğlu, Ramazan Yilmaz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The roles of terminal carbohydrate moieties of serum glycoproteins in their recognition and uptake by receptors and in their rapid removal from the circulation are well established. However, little is known about the detailed structure of the terminal glycan chains in apolipoproteins and their compatibility with the known ligand specificity of carbohydrate recognition systems. The carbohydrate moieties of apolipoproteins in human serum chylomicrons and VLDL were examined. Chylomicrons and VLDL were isolated from the serum by ultracentrifugation for 1.6x10 ^6 g.min and 5.5x10 ^7 g.min respectively. The top 1.5cm fraction containing chylomicrons or VLDL was recovered. Following delipidization, apolipoproteins were …

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Effects Of Four Different Hormone Replacement Therapy Regimens On Certain Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Erdal Malatyalioğlu, Ari̇f Kökçü, Fi̇li̇z F. Yanik, Tayfun Alper Jan 2000

Effects Of Four Different Hormone Replacement Therapy Regimens On Certain Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Erdal Malatyalioğlu, Ari̇f Kökçü, Fi̇li̇z F. Yanik, Tayfun Alper

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

This study was performed to compare the effects of 4 different hormone replacement therapy (HRT) protocols on certain cardiovascular risk factors. Eighty- nine postmenopausal women were treated with oral conjugated estrogens, transdermal 17 beta-E2, cyclic oral E2-17- valerate+cyproterone acetate (E2-17-V+CA) or tibolone. Blood pressure (BP) measurements, fasting blood glucose (FBG), serum total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL), high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL) and triglyceride levels at the 12th month were compared with the pretreatment values in each treatment group. There were no significant changes in the systolic BP, FBG, serum total and LDL-cholesterol levels in any group. Diastolic BP …

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Clinical Efficacy Of Topical Clindamycin Phosphate And Azelaic Acid On Acne Vulgaris And Emergence Of Resistant Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci, Meti̇n Özkan, Gül Durmaz, İlham Sabuncu, Nurhan Saraçoğlu, Yurdanur Akgün, Seli̇m Murat Ürer Jan 2000

Clinical Efficacy Of Topical Clindamycin Phosphate And Azelaic Acid On Acne Vulgaris And Emergence Of Resistant Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci, Meti̇n Özkan, Gül Durmaz, İlham Sabuncu, Nurhan Saraçoğlu, Yurdanur Akgün, Seli̇m Murat Ürer

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

In this study, the uses of topical clindamycin phosphate and azelaic acid were compared from point of clinical efficacy and emergence of resistant coagulase-negative staphylococci (CNS). Each group contained 20 patients. Pre- and post-treatment acne grades and comparison of two groups were evaluated by using the Wilcoxon and Spearman statistical techniques. The sensitivity of CNS to azelaic acid and to clindamycin phosphate were searched by microbroth dilution technique. Azelaic acid was found more effective in reducing acne grade. Eleven CNS strains were found resistant to clindamycin phosphate before treatment. After 8 weeks of therapy with topical clindamycin phosphate 18 of …

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Detection Of The Sry Gene In A 46,Xy Phenotypic Female By The Pcr-Sscp Method, M. Emi̇n Erdal, I. Ömer Barlas Jan 2000

Detection Of The Sry Gene In A 46,Xy Phenotypic Female By The Pcr-Sscp Method, M. Emi̇n Erdal, I. Ömer Barlas

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Nitric Oxide In Chronic Liver Disease, Güldal Kirkali, Semra Gezer, Nurcan Umur, Mehmet Ali̇ Özcan, Ethem Tankurt Jan 2000

Nitric Oxide In Chronic Liver Disease, Güldal Kirkali, Semra Gezer, Nurcan Umur, Mehmet Ali̇ Özcan, Ethem Tankurt

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The formation of nitric oxide (NO), a free radical, increases in liver disease, where the L-arginine-nitric oxide (L- arg-NO) pathway is activated by the increased levels of cytokines and endotoxins. In this study, we investigated the relationship between the L-arg-NO pathway and chronic active hepatitis and cirrhosis, which are classified as chronic liver disease. We determined the serum levels of nitrite and nitrate, the end products of the L-arg-NO pathway, in patients with chronic liver disease and compared them with the control group levels. Total nitrite produced by the reduction of nitrate to nitrite in the presence of nitrate reductase …

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Effect Of The Combination Of Glibenclamide, An Atp-Dependent Potassium Channel Blocker, And Metoprolol, A Cardioselective B-Adrenoceptor Blocker, During Myocardial Infarction In Conscious Rats, Ömer Bozdoğan, Istvan Lepran, Julğus Gy. Papp Jan 2000

Effect Of The Combination Of Glibenclamide, An Atp-Dependent Potassium Channel Blocker, And Metoprolol, A Cardioselective B-Adrenoceptor Blocker, During Myocardial Infarction In Conscious Rats, Ömer Bozdoğan, Istvan Lepran, Julğus Gy. Papp

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

We investigated the possible interaction of glibenclamide and metoprolol on the occurrence of life threatening arrhythmias during the acute phase of experimental myocardial infarction. Coronary artery ligation was performed in conscious rats and ECG was recorded for 15 min following ligation. Neither metoprolol (2 mg/kg i.p., 20 min before coronary artery ligation), nor glibenclamide (5 mg/kg i.p., 30 min before ligation) pretreatment increased significantly the survival rate during the acute phase of myocardial infarction (10 % and 22 %, respectively vs. 9 % in controls). Combination of glibenclamide with metoprolol, however, significantly improved the survival rate (62 %, P < 0.05). These results suggest that the combination of a cardioselective b-blocking agent with an ATP- dependent potassium channel inhibitor may result in an enhanced antiarrhythmic effect during the acute phase of myocardial infarction.

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Mechanical And Thermal Properties Of Hydroxyapatite-Impregnated Bone Cement, Kemal Şerbetçi̇, Feza Korkusuz, Nesri̇n Hasirci Jan 2000

Mechanical And Thermal Properties Of Hydroxyapatite-Impregnated Bone Cement, Kemal Şerbetçi̇, Feza Korkusuz, Nesri̇n Hasirci

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Self-curing acrylic cements, consisting mainly of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), are widely used in dentistry and orthopedic surgery. One of the major side effects of the standard PMMA application is tissue necrosis at the bone-cement interface due to the rise of temperature during the polymerization reaction. This may also lead to aseptic loosening over time. Therefore, intense research is being carried out in the development of bone cements with new compositions. In this study, the aim was to develop new bone cement compositions that would have low setting temperature and high mechanical strength and be comparable with the commercially available ones. For …

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Effects Of Garlic On Aerobic Performance, Deni̇z İnal İnce, Gül Ti̇ryaki̇ Sönmez, Mustafa Levent İnce Jan 2000

Effects Of Garlic On Aerobic Performance, Deni̇z İnal İnce, Gül Ti̇ryaki̇ Sönmez, Mustafa Levent İnce

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The effects of the administration of a single dose of garlic on the aerobic performance of college endurance athletes were investigated in this study. Ten trained male athletes participated voluntarily in this study. A 900-mg dose of dried garlic powder or placebo was administered randomly in a double-blind cross-over fashion. Five hours after ingestion of the tablets, the subjects underwent an incremental treadmill running test according to the Bruce protocol until subjective exhaustion. During the test, blood pressure and heart rate were monitored at 3 min intervals. After a one-week wash out period, the subjects were crossed over and the …

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Biological Dosimetry Following X-Ray Irradiation, Münevver Coşkun, Asli Top, Tuncay Orta Jan 2000

Biological Dosimetry Following X-Ray Irradiation, Münevver Coşkun, Asli Top, Tuncay Orta

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Control radiation dose-response curves are necessary in evaluating the absorbed radiation dose of similar radiation quality following radiation accidents or in monitoring the health of both the public and radiation workers. Each biological dosimetry laboratory should establish its own control dose-response data. In this study our aim was to establish control curves for 200 kVp X-rays in our laboratory in order to estimate absorbed radiation doses following exposures. Blood samples from healthy individuals with no radiation working history were irradiated in heparinized tubes at 10 different doses 0.10-5.00 Gy. Cells from irradiated whole blood were incubated in culture containing phytohemagglutinin …

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Results Of Acute Cerebral Anoxia In Adults: Is It A Reversal Sign?, Nai̇l Bulakbaşi, Yüksel Pabuşçu, H. Kemal Kurtaran, Cem Tayfun, Mustafa Taşar, Taner Üçöz Jan 2000

Results Of Acute Cerebral Anoxia In Adults: Is It A Reversal Sign?, Nai̇l Bulakbaşi, Yüksel Pabuşçu, H. Kemal Kurtaran, Cem Tayfun, Mustafa Taşar, Taner Üçöz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Objective: The aim of this study is to describe the results of acute cerebral anoxia in adults as a reversal sign. Methods: We retrospectively examined the CT and MR images of 9 patients in a vegetative state due to acute prolonged anoxia. Each of them had at least one MRI and 4 CT exams 6-12 hours, 10-14 days, 6-8 months and 1 year after the anoxic event. The degree of the cerebral atrophy and the mean density values of cerebral white matter were measured and calculated to demonstrate quantitative changes over time. Results: We detected a diffuse density decrease of …

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Antiphospholipid Autoantibodies In Depressive Disorders, Nazan Aydin, Esi̇n Aktaş, Ali̇ Çayköylü, İsmet Kirpinar, R. Ali̇ Sari Jan 2000

Antiphospholipid Autoantibodies In Depressive Disorders, Nazan Aydin, Esi̇n Aktaş, Ali̇ Çayköylü, İsmet Kirpinar, R. Ali̇ Sari

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Higher titers of autoantibodies have been reported in recent studies of depressed patients. In an attempt to investigate the presence of antiphospholipid autoantibodies in patients with depression, sera from both patients and healthy controls were tested for immunoglobulin G and M anticardiolipin and antiphosphatidylserine autoantibodies. We tested positive sera for antiphosphatidylserine (APSA) and anticardi- olipin autoantibody (ACA) in 10 dysthymic, 19 major depressive, and 20 healthy subjects. Tests for ACA-IgM were found to be positive in 1 of the dysthymic patients, in 1 of the major depressives and 1 member of the control group. Positive ACA-IgG was found in 1 …

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Tradive Dystonia Or Tardive Myoclonus, Hatice Balaban, Muhi̇tti̇n Cenk Akbostanci, Cem Atbaşoğlu, Ali̇ Kemal Göğüş Jan 2000

Tradive Dystonia Or Tardive Myoclonus, Hatice Balaban, Muhi̇tti̇n Cenk Akbostanci, Cem Atbaşoğlu, Ali̇ Kemal Göğüş

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Effect Of Melatonin On Hepatic Fibrogenesis, Vitamin C And Hydroxyproline Levels In Liver Of Ethanol-Fed Rats, Bi̇lal Üstündağ, Nadi̇re Çi̇nkilinç, İhsan Hali̇feoğlu, Hali̇t Canatan, İbrahi̇m Hani̇fi̇ Özercan Jan 2000

Effect Of Melatonin On Hepatic Fibrogenesis, Vitamin C And Hydroxyproline Levels In Liver Of Ethanol-Fed Rats, Bi̇lal Üstündağ, Nadi̇re Çi̇nkilinç, İhsan Hali̇feoğlu, Hali̇t Canatan, İbrahi̇m Hani̇fi̇ Özercan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Pineal-gland-derived melatonin (N- Acetyl 5-Methoxytryptamine), which is a known antioxidant hormone, is known to have inhibitory effects on cell growth and proliferation. Ethanol causes increases in lipid peroxidation, superoxide formation and collagen synthesis resulting in fibrosis in the liver due to alcohol intake. The aim of this study was to examine the effect of exogenously administered melatonin on liver tissue damage resulting from alcohol intake. A total of 30 male wistar albino rats were divided into three groups; Group 1 (control), Group 2 (ethanol-administration), and Group 3 (ethanol +melatonin administration). All the rats were fed with a specially modified diet …

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Feasibility Of Inducing Overlap Immunologic Competence In Gallinaceous Birds With Ascardia Dissimilis And A. Galli, Julie Hamilton, Thomas A. Yazwinski Jan 2000

Feasibility Of Inducing Overlap Immunologic Competence In Gallinaceous Birds With Ascardia Dissimilis And A. Galli, Julie Hamilton, Thomas A. Yazwinski

Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

Chickens and turkeys are routinely infected with the roundworms Ascaridia galli and A. dissimilis, respectively. The current study was conducted to gather basic information on these worms and to determine whether heterologous infections (chicken worms in turkeys and turkey worms in chickens) would be successful. Chickens and turkeys were obtained at day of hatch, brooded to 7 days of age, and placed in pens (25/pen) according to infection as received at 7 days of age: homologous, heterologous and control (no infection). Bird weights, mortalities, and feed efficiencies were monitored for 3 weeks postinfection, at which time all birds were killed …

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Bilateral Accessory Soleus Muscle, Zeli̇ha Kurtoğlu, M. Haluk Uluutku Jan 2000

Bilateral Accessory Soleus Muscle, Zeli̇ha Kurtoğlu, M. Haluk Uluutku

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Inguinal Endometriosis: A Report Of Two Cases And A Review Of The Literature, Ali̇ Kemal Uzunlar, Fahri̇ Yilmaz, Mehmet Yaldiz, Özden Kaya, Mehmet Özaydin Jan 2000

Inguinal Endometriosis: A Report Of Two Cases And A Review Of The Literature, Ali̇ Kemal Uzunlar, Fahri̇ Yilmaz, Mehmet Yaldiz, Özden Kaya, Mehmet Özaydin

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Effects Of Growth Hormone On Hepatic Regeneration, Mahmut Başoğlu, Ahmet A. Balik, İbrahi̇m Kavak, Cemal Gündoğdu, Zekai̇ Erman, İlhan Yildirgan, Durkaya Ören Jan 2000

Effects Of Growth Hormone On Hepatic Regeneration, Mahmut Başoğlu, Ahmet A. Balik, İbrahi̇m Kavak, Cemal Gündoğdu, Zekai̇ Erman, İlhan Yildirgan, Durkaya Ören

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The aim of this experimental study was to determine the effects of growth hormone on hepatic regeneration after partial hepatectomy. Thirty pathogen free Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into three groups, each containing 10 rats. The animals were subjected to a sham operation in Group 1, and to left hepatic lobectomy in Groups 2 and 3. The animals in Groups 1 and 2 received saline solution (0.2 mg/kg/day), while growth hormone (Lilly Humotrope, Lilly France Usine de Fegersheim, France) (0.2 mg/kg/day) was given to the animals in Group 3 for seven days. On the seventh postoperative day, the animals were sacrificed …

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Possible Microbial Contamination During The Development Of Intra-Oral Films, Rengi̇n Eltem, Hülya Çankaya, Mustafa Ateş, Yasemi̇n Bi̇r Jan 2000

Possible Microbial Contamination During The Development Of Intra-Oral Films, Rengi̇n Eltem, Hülya Çankaya, Mustafa Ateş, Yasemi̇n Bi̇r

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The level of possible microbial cross-contamination in an automatic dental radiograph processor was investigated. Pure cultures of Staphylococcus aureusATCC 6538 P, Escherichia coli ATCC 1103 and Candida utilis ATCC 18804 and a mixed culture of these three microorganisms were prepared. In the first five days of the week, 90 films contaminated with one of these pure cultures were developed. This was followed by the processing of 36 uncontaminated films that were developed in the last two days of the week. The same procedure was repeated for the remaining two pure and mixed microbial cultures. During the study, microbial samples were …

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Detection Of Cystic Fibrosis \Deltaf508 Mutation In The Çukurova Region, T. Cevat İnal, Güneş Yüregi̇r, Güler Özer, Bi̇lgi̇n Yüksel Jan 2000

Detection Of Cystic Fibrosis \Deltaf508 Mutation In The Çukurova Region, T. Cevat İnal, Güneş Yüregi̇r, Güler Özer, Bi̇lgi̇n Yüksel

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Breast Carcinoma Showing Neuroendocrine Differentiation Characterized With Ectopic Hormone Production (2 Case Reports), Gülay Özbi̇li̇m, Bahar Kiliçarslan, Ekmel Tezer, Ayla Büyükkeçe, Melek Üstün, Şeyda Karaveli̇, Nezi̇hi̇ Oygür Jan 2000

Breast Carcinoma Showing Neuroendocrine Differentiation Characterized With Ectopic Hormone Production (2 Case Reports), Gülay Özbi̇li̇m, Bahar Kiliçarslan, Ekmel Tezer, Ayla Büyükkeçe, Melek Üstün, Şeyda Karaveli̇, Nezi̇hi̇ Oygür

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Angiomyolipoma In The Breast And Review Of Literature, Murat Alper, Nusret Akyürek, Süleyman Balkanli, Osman Yüksel Jan 2000

Angiomyolipoma In The Breast And Review Of Literature, Murat Alper, Nusret Akyürek, Süleyman Balkanli, Osman Yüksel

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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The Effect Of Iron Bound Transferrin Onmegakaryocytopoiesis In Bone Marrow Culture, Selda Deli̇orman, Ruhi̇ Uyar, Yilmaz Altuner Jan 2000

The Effect Of Iron Bound Transferrin Onmegakaryocytopoiesis In Bone Marrow Culture, Selda Deli̇orman, Ruhi̇ Uyar, Yilmaz Altuner

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Megakaryocytopoiesis is a complicated phenomenon which involves the proliferation of progenitor cells, formation of a polyploid nucleus, cytoplasmic changes and formation of thrombocytes. It has been suggested that megakaryocytopoiesis resembles erythropoiesis. It is well known that iron is a required element for the proliferation of erythrocytes, lymphocytes and cancer cells but no consensus has yet been reached about its role in thrombocytopoiesis. Although thrombocytosis is generally found in patients with iron deficiency anemia, thrombocytopenia is also observed. Cell surface receptors for transferrin were initially characterized on cells with high iron requirements including hemoglobin producing cells and placental cells. More recently, …

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Hydatid Disease Of The Liver: Spontaneousrupture Of The Portal Vein Into The Cyst Wall (Arare Complication), Nusret Akyürek, Erdal Kayhan, Mustafa Kerek Jan 2000

Hydatid Disease Of The Liver: Spontaneousrupture Of The Portal Vein Into The Cyst Wall (Arare Complication), Nusret Akyürek, Erdal Kayhan, Mustafa Kerek

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Preparation Of Bovine Serum Albuminmicrospheres Containing Dexamethasone Sodiumphosphate And The In Vitro Evaluation, Hakan Eroğlu, H. Süheyla Kaş, Levent Öner, Mustafa Sargon, A. Ati̇lla Hincal Jan 2000

Preparation Of Bovine Serum Albuminmicrospheres Containing Dexamethasone Sodiumphosphate And The In Vitro Evaluation, Hakan Eroğlu, H. Süheyla Kaş, Levent Öner, Mustafa Sargon, A. Ati̇lla Hincal

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Dexamethasone sodium phosphate (DSP) is the most common corticosteroid used in the treatment of edema paired with brain tumors (1, 2). As with other corticosteroids, DSP has some adverse effects on the cardiovascular, immune and nervous systems. The objective of this study was to minimize the adverse effects of DSP and to extend the release time of the drug from microspheres by encapsulating with Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA). The microspheres were prepared by emulsion polymerization. An aqueous solution of glutaraldehyde (25% w/v) was used as the crosslinking agent in two different amounts. The release time DSP was found to be …

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Obesity And The Activity Of The Autonomicnervous System, Rami̇s Çolak, Emi̇r Dönder, Azi̇z Karaoğlu, Oğuz Ayhan, Mehmet Yalniz Jan 2000

Obesity And The Activity Of The Autonomicnervous System, Rami̇s Çolak, Emi̇r Dönder, Azi̇z Karaoğlu, Oğuz Ayhan, Mehmet Yalniz

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

This study was conducted to examine the autonomic nervous system functions of obese people. The study group consisted of 30 healthy obese people (20 female, 10 male, age range 18-58, median 37.6±9.7 years of age) and the control group consisted of 30 healthy nonobese people (18 female, 12 male, age range 17- 56, median 34.4±7.5 years). Each function was tested by non-invasive applications (orthostatic test, isometric exercise test, Valsalva ratio test, 30/15 ratio test, heart rate change test by deep respiration). The results of the orthostatic test and isometric- exercise test yielded a statistically significant difference between the study and …

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Effects Of Growth Hormone On Bacterial Translocation Due To Intestinal Obstruction, Ahmet A. Balik, M. İlhan Yildirgan, Ali̇ Kiliç, Cemal Gündoğdu, Fazli Erdoğan Jan 2000

Effects Of Growth Hormone On Bacterial Translocation Due To Intestinal Obstruction, Ahmet A. Balik, M. İlhan Yildirgan, Ali̇ Kiliç, Cemal Gündoğdu, Fazli Erdoğan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Bacterial translocation is an important etiologic factor in multisystem organ failure and sepsis, which have a high mortality rate. To determine the effects of growth hormone on bacterial translocation, an experimental study was performed. Twenty pathogen-free rabbits were divided into two groups each containing 10 rabbits. After loop obstruction was performed, the rabbits in the control group were given saline solution whereas the rabbits in the study group received growth hormone. Relaparotomy was performed after 24 hours, and tissue and blood samples were collected for histopathologic and microbiologic examinations. Bacterial translocation rates were higher in the control group than in …

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