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The Effect Of Race On The Exposure Of Theinternal Auditory Canal Via The Retrosigmoidapproach In Turkish Subjects, Eni̇s Alpi̇n Güneri̇, Handan Çakmakçi, Ahmet Ömer İki̇z, Keri̇m Ceryan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Hearing conservation in acoustic neuroma surgery via the retrosigmoid approach depends upon a good exposure of the internal auditory canal from behind avoiding labyrinthine injury. The accessibility is influenced largely by the individual characteristics of the temporal bone and the variability of the surgical landmarks is the result of different skull base shapes among different races. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of race on the exposure of the internal auditory canal of Turkish subjects via the retrosigmoid approach. Axial temporal bone CT scans of 40 Turkish individuals were studied by measuring the relevant parameters and …

Time Dependent Changes In The Cristaneuroepithelium Resulting From Gentamicinototoxicity In The Chinchilla, Hasan Tanyeri̇, Ivan Lopez, Larry Hoffman

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

This experiment was conducted to investigate the time-dependent effects of gentamicin (GM) on the neuroepithelial morphology of the posterior crista ampullares (PCA) of the adult chinchilla. The time course of GM-induced HC pathology was documented through measurements of HC density as well as through HC morphologic evaluation. HC morphology was examined under light microscopy and HC density measurements were documented as a function of the time course of GM-induced ototoxicity. Six groups of animals (n=12) were treated with daily injections of 30 mg/kg of GM subcutaneously (SC) for six days and were sacrificed 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 …

Opinions Of Assistant Doctors In Süleymandemirel University Medical Faculty Aboutstatistical Knowledge, Mustafa Öztürk, Veli̇ddi̇n Selçuk Engi̇n, Ahmet Nesi̇mi̇ Ki̇şi̇oğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

In scientific investigations; statistical knowledge is essential for collection and analysis of data properly as well as correct interpretation of literature information. In this study that was made in March 1997, opinions of 46 assistant doctors in Süleyman Demirel University Medicine Faculty about statistical knowledge were investigated by a questionnaire. All respondents have agreed on the fact that comprehension of the statistical process in an article was necessary for throughout understanding. Besides, 43 of them (93.5%) admitted that their present statistical knowledge was few or absent at all. All assistant doctors stated that a statistical education program need to be …

New Frontiers In The Reperfusion Of Myocardialinfarction, Mehmet Ağirbasli, Spencer B. King

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.

The Effects Of Flutamide On Lipid Profile, Insulinsensitivity, Hirsutism And Gonadotropins Inwomen With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Mi̇that Bahceci̇, Alpaslan Tuzcu, Mehmet Dursun, Meli̇ksah Ertem, Vahi̇t Yükselen

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

In this study, we evaluated metabolic changes and the effects of flutamide in 22 women with PCOS. Flutamide was administered for a 6-month period in a dose of 750 mg/day. The basal and after treatment body mass index, waist: hip ratio, blood glucose, insulin, lipids, Ferriman-Gallwey scoring (FGS), gonadotropins, testosterone, trasaminazed and glucose: insulin (G:I) ratio were measured. For comparison, ANOVA was used. The sixth month mean FGS was significantly lower than the basal values (18.5±7.4 and 12.5±4.5, P

Screening For Colorectal Carcinoma, A. Rojanasakul

Chulalongkorn Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

J Am Coll Dent 1999 66 3

Journal of the American College of Dentists

The Journal of the American College of Dentists (JACD) publishes scholarly articles, editorials, essays, and reflections addressing the ethical, professional, and social dimensions of dentistry. The Journal serves as a forum for advancing ethics, professionalism, leadership, and excellence within the dental community. By fostering dialogue across disciplines and perspectives, JACD provides readers with insights that encourage ethical, professional practice, lifelong learning, and service to the public, reinforcing dentistry’s commitment to advancing oral healthcare and the common good.

J Am Coll Dent 1999 66 4

Journal of the American College of Dentists

The Journal of the American College of Dentists (JACD) publishes scholarly articles, editorials, essays, and reflections addressing the ethical, professional, and social dimensions of dentistry. The Journal serves as a forum for advancing ethics, professionalism, leadership, and excellence within the dental community. By fostering dialogue across disciplines and perspectives, JACD provides readers with insights that encourage ethical, professional practice, lifelong learning, and service to the public, reinforcing dentistry’s commitment to advancing oral healthcare and the common good.

Survey Of Diseases In Wild Turkeys In Arkansas, Wayne E. Thogmartin, James E. Johnson, Bradley A. Schaeffer, Camille C. Ciriano

Journal of the Arkansas Academy of Science

Nineteen dead wild turkeys were necropsied and 573 live wild turkeys were physically examined for pathological agents in Arkansas between 1992 and 1997 to determine the proximate role disease may play in declining wild populations in Arkansas. Necropsy of the dead wild turkeys identified avian pox and histomoniasis as the most common diseases (16% and 11% of necropsies, respectively). Avian pox was recorded from three major physiographic regions in the state (Ozark Highlands, Ouachita Mountains, Gulf Coastal Plain). One hen died of non-accidental crop impaction, the fifth occurrence observed in the southeastern United States. Another hen died after developing severe, …

Field Sampling And Necropsy Examination Of Fish, A. S. Kane, A. Baya, R. Reimschuessel, K. M. St. Pé, C. A. Poukish, C. P. Driscoll

Virginia Journal of Science

This paper presents an overview of observational and fish sampling tech­niques for investigating fish lesions, morbidity and mortality. These sam­pling techniques and investigations are much like detective work and require attention to detail, common sense, technical proficiency and experience. To solve the mystery of a fish kill, the investigator must use available evidence and clues to piece together a series of events that often have long since passed. The cause of these field events may be chemical, biological or physical; more often, it is some combination of these. An initial categorization approach may be used to reduce the great number …

Virginia's Pfiesteria Monitoring Program: Water Quality, Roger K. Everton, Wick T. Harlan, Jonathan W. Priest, Mark S. Alling

Virginia Journal of Science

During the summer and early fall of 1998, 34 estuarine stations in Virginia were sampled for Pfiesteria like organisms (PLOs) and associated water quality conditions. Stations were sampled either bimonthly (20 stations) or monthly (14 stations) from June to October 1998. At each station, a set of live and Lugol' s preserved samples were collected for presumptive counts of PLOs and water quality conditions were determined. Water quality parame­ters measured included standard field parameters, nutrients (total, dissolved, and particulate), chlorophyll a, and conventional water quality indicators. Although PLOs were relatively low in 1998 as compared to 1997, presump­tive PLO counts …

A Cohort Study To Determine The Epidemiology Of Estuary-Associated Syndrome, Elizabeth Turf, Lily Ingsrisawang, Megan Turf, J.D. Ball, Michael Stutts, John Taylor, Suzanne Jenkins

Virginia Journal of Science

From the Introduction:

Estuary-Associated Syndrome (EAS) is the name given to a potential illness characterized primarily by changes in an individual's cognitive abilities, including acute onset of memory loss or the sudden inability to solve simple problems. Other possible signs of illness include respiratory symptoms, skin rash, or gastrointestinal distress. This illness appears to arise following exposure to toxin produced by Pfiesteria piscicida, or other toxic dinoflagellates, that resides in estuary waters.

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In order to learn more about this possible syndrome and to determine if a causal relationship exists between association to waters containing Pfiesteria or other toxic …

Significance Of Cardiac Troponin T Release In Detecting Minor Myocardial Injury After Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty, Güli̇nnaz Alper, Taner Onat, Ömür Erkizan, Fi̇li̇z Özerkan, Azem Akilli

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Cardiac Troponin T (TnT) is a regulatory contractile protein not normally found in blood. Its detection in the circulation has been shown to be a sensitive and specific marker for myocardial cell damage. This study was designed to evaluate the diagnostic efficiency of TnT enzyme immunoassay in detecting myocardial damage in patients with stable angina pectoris undergoing visually successful percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) and to compare this newly developed test with the conventionally used cardiac enzyme tests. The study population consisted of 24 patients (3 females and 21 males) with a mean age of 55±9 years. Serial blood samples …

The Effect Of Lead Inhalation On Rat Lungmorphology, Bi̇lge Onarlioğlu, Turhan Onarlioğlu, Sena Erdal

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Lead may exert toxic effects on several organ systems, but those in the lung are the most insidious. Therefore the aim of the present study was to investigate the morphological alterations caused by lead intoxication in rat lungs. Twenty-five Wistar albino rats were divided into three groups: the control group consisted of five animals while the experimental groups contained ten animals each. The control group animals were not subjected to lead treatment, whereas the first experimental group animals were exposed to 500 \mug /0.1 m 3 /day of lead for one week, and the second group had the same dosage …

Oxidative Damage In Erythrocytes During Cold Storage With Organ Preservation Solution, Aki̇f B. Memmedoğlu, Ahmet Özaydin, İsmai̇l Seçki̇n, Gönül Sultuybek

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

It is known that erythrocyte aggregation in renal tissue during preserva-tion is cause of microcirculation defects in the reperfusion period. The aim of our study is to investigate oxidative damage in erythrocytes relative to the time of cold ischemia during organ preservation and relationship between lipid peroxidation and development of these damages. In experiments with a rabbit model, explanted kidneys were exposed to perfusion and 96 hours preservation with Euro-Collins (EC) in the 1st group, and University of Wisconsin (UW) solution in the 2nd group. Electron-microscopic examinations in renal tissueswere performed. Lipid peroxidation and glutathione levels in erythrocytes preserved in …

Action Of Aspirin On Acetylcholine-Stimulatedtear Secretion In Rats, Zerri̇n Kapicioğlu, Gamze Çan, I. Nuri̇ Kalyoncu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

In this study we investigated the effect of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) on tear secretion in rats. The animals were anesthetized intraperitoneally (ip) with urethane (1,2g/kg). The treatment was injected subcutaneously (s.c.). Tear samples were collected by folding a 5 mm section of a Schirmer strip over the lower lid margin to absorb tear fluid from the lower conjunctival sac for 5 min. Forty animals were divided into four groups (n=10). Group 1 (control) received 1ml of saline, group 2 received 60mg/kg of ASA, group 3 received 50mg/kg of Acetylcholine (Ach), and group 4 received 60mg/kg of ASA and 30 min …

Comparison Of Inhibitory And Bactericidalactivities Of Cefoperazone + Sulbactam Againstpseudomonas Aeruginosa Strains, From 1992 To1994, Pinar Zarakolu, Ni̇lay Çöplü, Ahmet Aslantürk, Belkis Levent, Engi̇n Güvener

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

In this study; inhibitory and bactericidal activities of cefoperazone + sulbactam against Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains were determined in two studies first in 1992 and second in 1994. Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) values were determined by following the microdilution method recommended by NCCLS (Approved Standard M7-A2 1990) protocol. P.aeruginosa strains were isolated from different clinical materials. The results of the studies were then compared to point out if the difference between MIC and MBC values were significant and if there was resistance development following two years of use. In the first study in 1992: MIC90 and …

Evaluation Of Ocular Surface Changes Usingimpression Cytology In Acne Vulgaris Patients, Banu N. Alp, Levent Karabaş, Ni̇lgün Bi̇len, Haluk Talu, Ahmet Kaur, Ateş Yanyali

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Purpose: Acne vulgaris is a disease with no known ocular involvement and is most commonly seen in the younger population. The aim of this study was to examine the ocular surfaces of acne vulgaris patients with no ocular signs and symptoms by impression cytology. Methods: The study groups included 74 eyes of 37 acne vulgaris patients and 28 eyes of 14 healthy control subjects from the same age group. Schirmer I test, the tear break-up time test and the conjunctival impression cytology were performed in each patient. Results: We observed no difference between the tear break-up time and the Schirmer's …

A Comparison Of The Effectiveness Of Sublinguallosartan, Sublingual Captopril And Sublingualnifedipine In Hypertensive Urgency, Yüksel Gökel, Sali̇m Satar, Sai̇me Paydaş

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The use of sublingual captopril and nifedipine has been indicated in hypertensive emergencies and in patients with essential hypertension, with the assumption that by this route, there would be a faster absorption and thus a more rapid effect on blood pressure (BP) than by the oral route. A comparative study of the effects of Losartan, angiotensin II receptor antagonist, captopril and nifedipine on blood pressure was carried out in patients with hypertensive urgency. Sixty patients with hypertensive urgency were subdivided into 3 groups of 20 patients each. The first group received sublingual captopril (25 mg), the second group received sublingual …

Total Parenteral Nutrition-Associated Cholestasisin Surgical Neonates, Alaeddi̇n Di̇lsi̇z

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors in the development of total parenteral nutrition associated cholestasis which is a significant clinical problem for pediatric surgeons. Methods: The medical records of 54 neonates who had received total parenteral nutrition for more than two weeks were reviewed retros pectively. Prematurity, duration of parenteral nutrition, enteral starvation, composition of the parenteral nutrition solution, the number of septic episodes and the presence of jejunostomy were evaluated as risk factors. The results were analyzed by dividing the patients into two groups, based on conjugated plasma bilirubin levels (greater or less …

Lipid Peroxidation In Behçet's Disease In Activeand Remission Periods, Teoman Erdem, Necmetti̇n Akdeni̇z, İrfan Altuntaş, Fati̇h Akçay

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Recent few studies revealed that increased levels of oxygen free radicals might play a role in tissue damage. There are some studies in the literature proposing that increased levels of oxygen radicals might play a role in tissue damage, as also seen in Behçet's disease (BD). The aim of the present study was to measure plasma malondialde-hyde (MDA) (as an index of lipid peroxida-tion) levels in 23 patients with BD (13 men, 10 women with a mean age of 34.5 ± .2 years) both in active and in remission periods. Twenty-one healthy volunteers (11 men, 10 women) formed as the …

Risk Assessment And Prenatal Diagnosis In Arecent Pregnancy In A Family With A Child Withdown Syndrome Due To T (21q;21q), Volkan Baltaci, Di̇dem Akyol, Sedat Kadanali

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.

Flexion Contractures In A Diabetic Young Man(Rosenbloom Syndrome), Serpi̇l Savaş, Yavuz Bardak, Şevket Ercan Tunç, Meltem Çeti̇n, Selami̇i̇ Akkuş

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.

Regional Odontodisplasia Presenting As A Softtissue Swelling, Murat Meti̇n, Cahi̇t Üçok, Ahmet Keski̇n, Fi̇gen Çi̇zmeci̇

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Regional odontodisplasia is a developmental anomaly of dental tissues with characteristic clinical, radiographic and histologic appearances. It most commonly affects the maxillary anterior teeth of both the primary and permanent dentition, and occurs in females twice as often as in males. The pathogenesis is unknown. A case of a twelve- year old female with regional odontodisplasia is presented. Although the affected teeth displayed the radiographical and clinical features of odontodisplasia, the patient appeared with significant soft tissue swelling on the anterior region of the mandible.

Tooth Pain And Numb Chin As The Initialpresentation Of Systemic Malignancy, Sedat Çeti̇ner, Cansu Alpaslan, Nadi̇r Güngör, Ülker Koçak

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Barleys Having Different Liter Weights On Performance, Economicvalue, Ruminal Fermentation Of Lambs, And Nutrient Digestibility, Talat Güler, Kazim Şahi̇n, İ. Hali̇l Çerçi̇, O. Ni̇hat Ertaş

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This experiment was conducted to determine the effects of diets containing barleys having different liter weights (It wt) on average daily gain, feed efficiency, profit margins, ruminal fermentation, and carcass characteristics of lambs and diet digestibility. 16 Akkaraman lambs approximately 8 mo old (averaging 30 kg) were used in a randomized design. Treatment groups consisting of barley grains and barley grains were classified to liter weights as follows: 1. Barley has 643 g lt wt (Group 643). 2. Barley has 570 g lt wt (Group 570). Lambs were fed a diet of 80 % concentrate feed (98 % barley, 2% …

The Effects Of Feeding Gelatin Containing Diet And Following Completefeeding On The Counts Of The Peripheral White Blood Cells Of The Malefemale Wistar Albino Rats, Muharrem Balkaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The effects of a long term qualitative and quantitative protein deficiency and following feeding a complete, standard commercial diet for mice and rats on the peripheral white blood cells of circa four months old female and male Wistar rats were investigated. In doing so, the animals was given first for 60 days a diet consisting of 10 or 20% gelatine and thereafter, for refeeding for 14 days, a complete chow diet for rats and mice. The concentrations of leukocytes were determined directly in the hemocytometry by the method ad modumRandolph (17), as it is lightly modified (16), and the results …

Postembryonic Development Of The Neural Lamella Of The Hypocerebralganglion In Melanogryllus Desertuspall. (Orthoptera, Gryllidae), Hati̇ce Karaki̇şi̇, Sema İşi̇sağ

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The sheath of the hypocerebral ganglion was divided into two parts: an outer layer, the neural lamella and an inner layer, the perilemma. Dark and light types of glial cells were identified in the perilemma. In the 4th and 7th nymphal stages, some fibrous material related to the neural lamella accumulated in the light glial cells. It was surrounded by rough endoplasmic reticulum membranes and was then transported towards te outer parts of the sheath. Finally, it was bound to and intermingled with the lamella. These observations indicate that the 4th and 7th nymphal stages are critical for the development …

Serum Protein Electrophoresis In Dogs With Intestinal Parasites, Alev Akdoğan Kaymaz, Utku Bakirel, Remzi̇ Gönül, Cem Vuruşaner, Hüseyi̇n Tan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The serum of 66 dogs with intestinal parasites (showing gastrointestinal problems caused by taeniosis, coccidiosis, ancylostomosis, trichuriosis and ascarididosis) was examined by electrophoresis. There were 6 dogs with coccidiosis, 6 dogs with ancylostomosis, 6 dogs with trichuriosis, 24 dogs with taeniosis and 24 dogs with ascarididosis. After agar gel protein electorphoresis of the serum samples, ?1 globulin levels were significantly lower in the coccidiosis group than in the other groups (p

Performance Of Willage Sheep Flocks In Central Anatolia. I. Growth Of Lambs, Olaf Thieme, Mehmet Karazeybek, M. Ali̇ Azman, Ahmet Uğurlu

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Performance data on growth of lambs were collectted for two years from 23 village flocks in Central Anatolia. The results from the Akkaraman and Merino breeds and their crosses were analyzed by the least-squares method. The overall means for birth weight, pre-weaning daily gain, weaning weight and post-weaning growth rate were 3.74 kg, 188.4 gram, 16.4 kg and 83.6 gram, respectively. The performance was lower than reported for the same breeds from institutional flocks in Türkiye. Systematic effects of flock, season of birth, type of birth, sex and weight of dam were significant (p