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Investigation Of The Effects Of Magnetic Field Exposure On Febrile Seizure Latency, Seizure Duration, And Electroencephalographic Recordings In A Rat Febrile Convulsion Model, Tuncer Demi̇r, Sefa Gültürk, Ayşe Demi̇rkazik Çançalar, Nedi̇m Durmuş Jan 2014

Investigation Of The Effects Of Magnetic Field Exposure On Febrile Seizure Latency, Seizure Duration, And Electroencephalographic Recordings In A Rat Febrile Convulsion Model, Tuncer Demi̇r, Sefa Gültürk, Ayşe Demi̇rkazik Çançalar, Nedi̇m Durmuş

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To investigate the effects of a magnetic field (MF) on febrile seizure latency, seizure duration, and electroencephalographic (EEG) recordings in a rat febrile convulsion model. Materials and methods: Thirty-six rats were randomly allocated into 1 of 6 groups: sham group (S), febrile convulsion (FC) group without MF exposure, MF group without FC, group exposed to MF before FC (MF + FC), group exposed to MF after FC (FC + MF), and group exposed to MF before and after FC (MF + FC + MF). The rectal temperature after febrile seizure induction, seizure latency, seizure duration, and EEG recordings were recorded …

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Comparing The Fatty Acid Levels Of Preterm And Term Breast Milk In Turkish Women, İbrahi̇m Aydin, Özden Turan, Fevzi̇ Nuri̇ Aydin, Esi̇n Koç, İbrahi̇m Murat Hirfanoğlu, Mesut Akyol, Muzaffer Öztosun, Emi̇n Özgür Akgül, Hi̇lmi̇ Demi̇ri̇n, Seli̇m Kiliç, Mehmet Kemal Erbi̇l, Taner Özgürtaş Jan 2014

Comparing The Fatty Acid Levels Of Preterm And Term Breast Milk In Turkish Women, İbrahi̇m Aydin, Özden Turan, Fevzi̇ Nuri̇ Aydin, Esi̇n Koç, İbrahi̇m Murat Hirfanoğlu, Mesut Akyol, Muzaffer Öztosun, Emi̇n Özgür Akgül, Hi̇lmi̇ Demi̇ri̇n, Seli̇m Kiliç, Mehmet Kemal Erbi̇l, Taner Özgürtaş

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Lipids are the main source of calories and considered very important in infant growth. We aimed to compare fatty acid composition of term and preterm breast milk. This is the first study that compares the fatty acid levels of preterm and term breast milk in Turkish women. Materials and methods: Breast milk samples were obtained from mothers of term (n = 15) and preterm (n = 15) infants on postnatal days 3, 7, and 28. Fatty acid composition of human breast milk was determined longitudinally by gas-chromatography/mass spectrometry. Results: There were 31 fatty acids measured in the milk samples. In …

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Anti Tnf-\Alpha Therapy Might Be Responsible For An Increased Incidence Of Varicocele In Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis, Ömer Yilmaz, Yunus Ugan, Mahmut Yener, Mehmet Umul, Mustafa Kayan, Aykut Recep Aktaş, Eli̇f Ni̇sa Ünlü, Bünyami̇n Kisacik, Bumi̇n Deği̇rmenci̇, Meltem Çeti̇n Jan 2014

Anti Tnf-\Alpha Therapy Might Be Responsible For An Increased Incidence Of Varicocele In Patients With Ankylosing Spondylitis, Ömer Yilmaz, Yunus Ugan, Mahmut Yener, Mehmet Umul, Mustafa Kayan, Aykut Recep Aktaş, Eli̇f Ni̇sa Ünlü, Bünyami̇n Kisacik, Bumi̇n Deği̇rmenci̇, Meltem Çeti̇n

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To evaluate the effects of anti-tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-\alpha) therapy on the frequency of varicocele in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) using color Doppler ultrasound. Materials and methods: The patients were divided into 2 groups: patients with AS who were on anti-TNF-\alpha treatment and patients with AS who were not regularly taking any antiinflammatory drugs. Thirty-one healthy volunteers were included as controls. Results: Left-sided varicocele was determined in 14 patients of Group 1 (44%), 10 patients of Group 2 (33%), and 7 of the controls (23%). There was a statistically significant difference only between Group 1 and controls (P = …

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Hemodynamic Effects Of Chest-Knee Position: Comparison Of Rioperative Propofol And Sevoflurane Anesthesia, Hasan Kutluk Pampal, Yusuf Ünal, Berri̇n Işik, Hati̇ce Zerri̇n Özköse, Recep Şahi̇n Yardim Jan 2014

Hemodynamic Effects Of Chest-Knee Position: Comparison Of Rioperative Propofol And Sevoflurane Anesthesia, Hasan Kutluk Pampal, Yusuf Ünal, Berri̇n Işik, Hati̇ce Zerri̇n Özköse, Recep Şahi̇n Yardim

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

There are limited data in the literature investigating the effects of anesthetic agents on cardiac output used in the chest-knee position. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of inhalation and total intravenous anesthesia on cardiac output in patients undergoing lumbar discectomy in the chest-knee position. Materials and methods: Forty patients undergoing discectomy in the chest-knee position were allocated to 2 groups. The first group (GrS, n = 20) received sevoflurane after thiopental induction, while the second group (GrP, n = 20) received propofol induction and infusion. Heart rate (HR), mean arterial pressure (MAP), peripheral oxygen saturation, …

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Pediatric Reference Intervals For Plasma And Urine Essential Amino Acids In A Turkish Population, Eni̇s Maci̇t, Murat Kizilgün, Erdi̇nç Çakir, Abdulbaki̇ Karaoğlu, Emi̇n Özgür Akgül, Muzaffer Öztosun, İbrahi̇m Aydin, Fevzi̇ Nuri̇ Aydin, Mehmet Ağilli, Türker Türker, Recai̇ Oğur, Yasemi̇n Gülcan Kurt, Hüsametti̇n Gül, Tuncer Çayci, Esi̇n Özkan Jan 2014

Pediatric Reference Intervals For Plasma And Urine Essential Amino Acids In A Turkish Population, Eni̇s Maci̇t, Murat Kizilgün, Erdi̇nç Çakir, Abdulbaki̇ Karaoğlu, Emi̇n Özgür Akgül, Muzaffer Öztosun, İbrahi̇m Aydin, Fevzi̇ Nuri̇ Aydin, Mehmet Ağilli, Türker Türker, Recai̇ Oğur, Yasemi̇n Gülcan Kurt, Hüsametti̇n Gül, Tuncer Çayci, Esi̇n Özkan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To establish age- and sex-specific reference intervals for essential amino acids in a healthy Turkish pediatric population. Materials and methods: A total of 945 clinically healthy children (531 boys and 414 girls, ranging in age from birth to 14 years) were enrolled. Plasma and urine amino acids' concentrations were measured by high-performance liquid chromatography. Results: Concentrations of essential amino acids in plasma were higher in girls than in boys in the age groups of 0-1 months and 7-14 years; however, there was no difference in the other age groups. Concentrations of essential amino acids in urine were higher in girls …

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Tc-99m Mdp Bone Scintigraphy In The Evaluation Of The Joint Damage In Asymptomatic Alpine Ski Racers, Erhan Varoğlu, Mustafa Yildirim, Recep Gürsoy, Bedri̇ Seven, Hati̇ce Uslu, Şi̇rzat Çoğalgi̇l, Fati̇h Kiyici Jan 2014

Tc-99m Mdp Bone Scintigraphy In The Evaluation Of The Joint Damage In Asymptomatic Alpine Ski Racers, Erhan Varoğlu, Mustafa Yildirim, Recep Gürsoy, Bedri̇ Seven, Hati̇ce Uslu, Şi̇rzat Çoğalgi̇l, Fati̇h Kiyici

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To evaluate the role of 99m-technetium methylene diphosphonate (Tc-99m MDP) bone scintigraphy on the detection of joint damage in asymptomatic alpine ski racers. Materials and methods: This study included 20 male asymptomatic alpine ski racers (age range: 18-21 years). None of the skiers had a history of ski crashes. Bone scan findings of the racers were examined with Tc-99m MDP bone scintigraphy during the active racing season and the inactive training season. Planar anterior and posterior images of hip, knee, and ankle joints were obtained 4 h after intravenous injection of 20 mCi Tc-99m MDP. All images were interpreted visually …

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Clinical And Prognostic Importance Of Chromosomal Abnormalities, Y Chromosome Microdeletions, And Cftr Gene Mutations In Individuals With Azoospermia Or Severe Oligospermia, Zeynep Ocak, Uğur Üyetürk, Muhammet Murat Di̇nçer Jan 2014

Clinical And Prognostic Importance Of Chromosomal Abnormalities, Y Chromosome Microdeletions, And Cftr Gene Mutations In Individuals With Azoospermia Or Severe Oligospermia, Zeynep Ocak, Uğur Üyetürk, Muhammet Murat Di̇nçer

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To illustrate the importance of genetic screening in the assessment of fertility and the correct diagnosis in patients with azoospermia or severe oligospermia. Materials and methods: This study examined 500 patients with reproductive failure, having fewer than 5 million sperm/mL detected in at least 2 consecutive spermiograms, who presented at a medical genetics polyclinic between 2008 and 2012. Metaphase preparations obtained from cell cultures were stained by trypsin-Giemsa banding. After DNA isolation, Y chromosome loci, including AZFa (SY84, SY86), AZFb (SY127, SY134), AZFc (SY254 SY255), and AZFd, were amplified by polymerase chain reaction using specific primers. Thirty-five patients with congenital …

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Effects Of The Medial Or Basolateral Amygdala Upon Social Anxiety And Social Recognition In Mice, Yu Wang, Shanshan Zhao, Xu Liu, Qunying Fu Jan 2014

Effects Of The Medial Or Basolateral Amygdala Upon Social Anxiety And Social Recognition In Mice, Yu Wang, Shanshan Zhao, Xu Liu, Qunying Fu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Though social anxiety and social recognition have been studied extensively, the roles of the medial or basolateral amygdala in the control of social anxiety and social recognition remain to be determined. This study investigated the effects of excitotoxic bilateral medial or basolateral amygdala lesions upon social anxiety and social recognition in mice. Materials and methods: Animals at 9 weeks of age were given bilateral medial or basolateral amygdala lesions via infusion of N-methyl-D-aspartate and then were used for behavioral tests: anxiety-related tests (including open-field test, light-dark test, and elevated-plus maze test), social behavior test in a novel environment, social recognition …

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Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio As A Predictive Factor For Tumor Staging In Colorectal Cancer, Gülay Özgehan, Şahi̇n Kahramanca, İsmai̇l Oskay Kaya, Köksal Bi̇lgen, Hasan Bostanci, Hakan Güzel, Tevfi̇k Hadi̇ Küçükpinar, Hülagü Kargici Jan 2014

Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio As A Predictive Factor For Tumor Staging In Colorectal Cancer, Gülay Özgehan, Şahi̇n Kahramanca, İsmai̇l Oskay Kaya, Köksal Bi̇lgen, Hasan Bostanci, Hakan Güzel, Tevfi̇k Hadi̇ Küçükpinar, Hülagü Kargici

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

In the preoperative period, simple methods to identify the tumor stage of colorectal cancer patients are needed. In recent years, the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has been used as a predictive parameter for systemic inflammatory response in many different clinical entities. This study aims to determine if the NLR predicts the tumor stage in colorectal cancer patients in the preoperative period. Materials and methods: A total of 206 patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer and admitted for surgical treatment over a 6-year period were identified from a retrospectively maintained database. NLR was calculated from preoperative full blood counts. NLRs were compared with …

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Chronic Moderate Alcohol Consumption Induces Inos Expression In The Penis: An Immunohistochemical Study, Süheyla Gonca, Yusufhan Yazir, Semi̇l Selcen Göçmez, Eki̇m Nur Dalçik, Ti̇jen Utkan, Hakki Dalçik Jan 2014

Chronic Moderate Alcohol Consumption Induces Inos Expression In The Penis: An Immunohistochemical Study, Süheyla Gonca, Yusufhan Yazir, Semi̇l Selcen Göçmez, Eki̇m Nur Dalçik, Ti̇jen Utkan, Hakki Dalçik

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To investigate the effect of moderate alcohol consumption on metabolic alterations, inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), immunohistochemical distribution, and morphological damage to penile erectile tissue in rats. Materials and methods: Male Wistar albino rats were divided into 2 groups. Group 1 rats (control group, n = 8) received tap water ad libitum, and group 2 rats (n = 8) were fed with 20% ethanol. Increasing levels of alcohol were given to the rats over 12 weeks. Immunohistochemistry was then performed using the avidin-biotin-peroxidase technique on 5-um thickness tissue sections. Stained sections were examined by imaging microscope. Results: Alcohol consumption resulted …

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Protective Effects Of Montelukast And Hypericum Perforatum Against Intestinal Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury In Hamsters, Tarik Ocak, Ari̇f Duran, Gülzade Özyalvaçli, Zeynep Ocak, Elçi̇n Hakan Terzi̇, Mehmet Tosun, Kemaletti̇n Erdem Jan 2014

Protective Effects Of Montelukast And Hypericum Perforatum Against Intestinal Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury In Hamsters, Tarik Ocak, Ari̇f Duran, Gülzade Özyalvaçli, Zeynep Ocak, Elçi̇n Hakan Terzi̇, Mehmet Tosun, Kemaletti̇n Erdem

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To evaluate the effects of montelukast and Hypericum perforatum against ischemia/reperfusion (I/R)-induced intestinal damage. Materials and methods: Twenty-eight hamsters were divided into 4 groups following midline abdominal laparotomy: control group (n = 7), I/R group (n = 7), montelukast and I/R (MIR) group (n = 7), and Hypericum perforatum and I/R (HPIR) group (n = 7). After 60 min of ischemia through obstruction of the superior mesenteric artery, 24 h of reperfusion was maintained. Ten minutes prior to the reperfusion period, the MIR group received 7 mg/kg of intraperitoneal montelukast and the HPIR group received 7 mg/kg of intraperitoneal Hypericum …

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Gleason Score At The Margin Can Predict Biochemical Recurrence After Radical Prostatectomy, In Addition To Preoperative Psa And Surgical Margin Status, Sidika Şeyma Özkanli, Itir Ebru Zemheri̇, Asif Yildirim, Hati̇ce Deni̇z Gür, Mevlana Derya Balbay, Serkan Şenol, Ahmet Oğuz Özkanli, Erdal Alkan, Tülay Zengi̇nki̇net, Abdullah Aydin, Turhan Çaşkurlu Jan 2014

Gleason Score At The Margin Can Predict Biochemical Recurrence After Radical Prostatectomy, In Addition To Preoperative Psa And Surgical Margin Status, Sidika Şeyma Özkanli, Itir Ebru Zemheri̇, Asif Yildirim, Hati̇ce Deni̇z Gür, Mevlana Derya Balbay, Serkan Şenol, Ahmet Oğuz Özkanli, Erdal Alkan, Tülay Zengi̇nki̇net, Abdullah Aydin, Turhan Çaşkurlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To evaluate the relation between biochemical recurrence (BCR) of prostate cancer and the extent of positive surgical margins (PSMs), Gleason score (GS) of the tumor at the margins, and preoperative prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels. Materials and methods: A total of 94 patients who underwent radical prostatectomy were recruited for this study and received postoperative follow-up care for 2 years. All specimens were evaluated for surgical margin status, PSM length, GS at positive margin, size of tumor, multifocality, invasion of seminal vesicle, lymphovascular invasion, and perineural invasion. PSM was defined as a prostate tumor. Results: Out of 94 patients, 34 patients …

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Effects Of Whole-Body Vibration On Plasma Sclerostin Level In Healthy Women, Muharrem Çi̇dem, Yunus Karakoç, Hakan Ekmekçi̇, Suat Hayri̇ Küçük, Murat Uludağ, Kerem Gün, Şafak Sahi̇r Karamehmetoğlu, İlhan Karacan Jan 2014

Effects Of Whole-Body Vibration On Plasma Sclerostin Level In Healthy Women, Muharrem Çi̇dem, Yunus Karakoç, Hakan Ekmekçi̇, Suat Hayri̇ Küçük, Murat Uludağ, Kerem Gün, Şafak Sahi̇r Karamehmetoğlu, İlhan Karacan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To determine whether plasma sclerostin levels are affected by applying whole-body vibration treatments. Materials and methods: Following a pilot study, the present prospective, randomized, controlled single-blind study was performed on 16 healthy volunteer women (ages 20 to 40 years). Subjects were randomly divided into 2 groups, and whole-body vibration was applied to the treatment group but not to the controls. The plasma sclerostin levels were measured before the treatment and at the 10th minute after whole-body vibration on the 1st, 2nd, and 5th days of application. Results: The plasma sclerostin level measured at 10 min after the whole-body vibration treatment …

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Relation Of Age And Sex With Carotid Intima Media Thickness In Healthy Children, Ali̇ Koçyi̇ği̇t, Mustafa Doğan, İsmai̇l Yilmaz, Murat Çağlar, Celi̇le Hati̇poğlu, Fi̇gen Koçyi̇ği̇t, Duygu Herek, Nevzat Karabulut Jan 2014

Relation Of Age And Sex With Carotid Intima Media Thickness In Healthy Children, Ali̇ Koçyi̇ği̇t, Mustafa Doğan, İsmai̇l Yilmaz, Murat Çağlar, Celi̇le Hati̇poğlu, Fi̇gen Koçyi̇ği̇t, Duygu Herek, Nevzat Karabulut

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To investigate the age- and sex-associated carotid intima media thickness (cIMT) changes in healthy children to determine the age- and sex-specific normal range of values for childhood. Materials and methods: This study examined 91 healthy school-age children aged 7-15 years prospectively. Standardized sonographic cIMT measurements and analyses were performed. Body mass index and blood pressure were obtained, and atherosclerotic risk factors were investigated. Age-and sex-specific cIMT measurements for different age groups were calculated and the relation with sex was investigated. Results: Regarding the total study group, mean cIMT measurements for age groups 7-9, 10-12, and 13-15 years were 4.1 ± …

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Is Trichoscan A New Diagnostic Method For Diffuse Hair Loss?, Hati̇ce Uce Özkol, Ömer Çalka, Necmetti̇n Akdeni̇z Jan 2014

Is Trichoscan A New Diagnostic Method For Diffuse Hair Loss?, Hati̇ce Uce Özkol, Ömer Çalka, Necmetti̇n Akdeni̇z

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

In this study, we investigated the sensitivity of TrichoScan, a computer-based phototrichogram, in the evaluation of diffuse hair loss in women and the relationship between iron deficiency anemia and hair loss. Materials and methods: We recruited 100 female patients with diffuse hair loss. In all of the patients, a 1-cm2 area of hair located in a temporoparietal region was shortened to 0.5 mm. The shaved scalp regions were stained with black dye. The subject then waited for 12 min. Subsequently, pictures of these regions were taken with a videodermoscope and analyzed with the TrichoScan software program. Results: The ferritin levels …

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Neuropharmacological Effects Of Methanolic Extracts Of Rubus Fruticosus L., Muhammad Riaz, Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq, Najm Ur-Rahman, Mansoor Ahmad Jan 2014

Neuropharmacological Effects Of Methanolic Extracts Of Rubus Fruticosus L., Muhammad Riaz, Muhammad Zia-Ul-Haq, Najm Ur-Rahman, Mansoor Ahmad

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To investigate methanol extracts of various parts of Rubus fruticosus L. (Rosaceae) for various neuropharmacological activities, such as anxiolytic, muscle relaxant, antidepressant, and sedative activities. Materials and methods: The extracts were administered to albino mice orally at doses of 100, 300, and 500 mg/kg. The antidepressant activity was determined by using the forced swimming test, while line crossing in a special box was used for assessment of locomotor activity. Results: All extracts were found to be anxiolytic in nature, while no muscle relaxing activity or sedative effect was observed. The order of central nervous system (CNS) depressant effect for various …

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Detection Of Kinase Amplifications In Gastric Adenocarcinomas, Muhsi̇n Özdemi̇r, Murat Öznur, Evri̇m Çi̇ftçi̇, Beyhan Durak Aras, Hüseyi̇n Aslan, Hande Saygili, Kevser Setenay Öner, Serdar Mustafa Erkasap, Ayşegül Özakyol, Özgül Paşaoğlu, Oğuz Çi̇li̇ngi̇r, Sevi̇lhan Artan Jan 2014

Detection Of Kinase Amplifications In Gastric Adenocarcinomas, Muhsi̇n Özdemi̇r, Murat Öznur, Evri̇m Çi̇ftçi̇, Beyhan Durak Aras, Hüseyi̇n Aslan, Hande Saygili, Kevser Setenay Öner, Serdar Mustafa Erkasap, Ayşegül Özakyol, Özgül Paşaoğlu, Oğuz Çi̇li̇ngi̇r, Sevi̇lhan Artan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To determine the incidences of copy number aberrations of receptor kinases and their relations in Turkish patients with gastric adenocarcinoma. Materials and methods: The prevalence of genomic copy number aberrations of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR), human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)/topoisomerase IIa (TOP2A), centrosome-associated kinase aurora A (AURK A), centrosome-associated kinase aurora B (AURK B), and mesenchymal-epithelial transition factor (MET) genes and polysomies of related chromosomes were analyzed by fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) in tumor samples from 35 patients with gastric cancer. Results: There were 28.6%, 65.7%, 20.0%, 17.1%, 60.0%, and 45.7% cases considered FISH-positive for EGFR, …

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Evaluation Of Patients With Zygomycosis, Onur Kaya, Sema Alp Çavuş, Özge Turhan, Meltem Işikgöz Taşbakan, Hüsnü Pullukçu, Mustafa Bülent Ertuğrul, Şebnem Şenol, Çi̇ğdem Banu Çeti̇n, Beti̇l Özhak Baysan, Selda Sayin Kutlu, Di̇lek Yeşi̇m Meti̇n, Meltem Avci, Gülşen Mermut, Vi̇ldan Avkan Oğuz, Nur Yapar Jan 2014

Evaluation Of Patients With Zygomycosis, Onur Kaya, Sema Alp Çavuş, Özge Turhan, Meltem Işikgöz Taşbakan, Hüsnü Pullukçu, Mustafa Bülent Ertuğrul, Şebnem Şenol, Çi̇ğdem Banu Çeti̇n, Beti̇l Özhak Baysan, Selda Sayin Kutlu, Di̇lek Yeşi̇m Meti̇n, Meltem Avci, Gülşen Mermut, Vi̇ldan Avkan Oğuz, Nur Yapar

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Zygomycosis is a severe angioinvasive infection caused by Zygomycetes. We retrospectively investigated 16 cases of zygomycosis. Materials and methods: The data of patients, who had been followed between 2004 and 2010 in 8 tertiary-care teaching hospitals, were reviewed. Demographic characteristics, underlying diseases, and clinical signs and symptoms of the patients, as well as diagnostic methods, data obtained by radiological imaging methods, and the therapies, were recorded. Therapeutic approaches, antifungal agents and duration of use, and the characteristics of the cases were identified. Results: The study included 11 female and 5 male subjects. The most common symptoms and clinical signs were …

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An Anatomical Study On The Facial Nerve Trunk In Fetus Cadavers, Ahmet Kalaycioğlu, Gülay Yegi̇noğlu, Canan Ertemoğlu Öksüz, Özlem Uzun, Şahi̇ Nur Kalkişim Jan 2014

An Anatomical Study On The Facial Nerve Trunk In Fetus Cadavers, Ahmet Kalaycioğlu, Gülay Yegi̇noğlu, Canan Ertemoğlu Öksüz, Özlem Uzun, Şahi̇ Nur Kalkişim

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Facial nerve paralysis is the most worrying parotid surgery complication. Little attention has been paid to the facial nerve trunk, especially in children. Pathological variations, tumors, and anatomic variations of the facial nerve may cause parotid and facial nerve surgery difficulties. This study describes the facial nerve trunk. Materials and methods: We measured the facial nerve trunk from 8 female and 8 male fetus cadavers aged 21.0 to 35.5 gestational weeks. The locations and positions of the trunks were described. The length of the facial nerve trunk (K) was measured and bifurcation and trifurcation of the trunk was examined. Values …

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Resistin Predicts Ischemia In Myocardial Perfusion Scintigraphy, Mustafa Yildirim, Meli̇h Engi̇n Erkan, Muhammet Aşik, Taner Uçgun, Ayşe Yilmaz, Huri̇ Ti̇lla İlçe, Yusuf Aslantaş, Ramazan Memi̇şoğullari, Serkan Bulur, Ahmet Semi̇h Doğan Jan 2014

Resistin Predicts Ischemia In Myocardial Perfusion Scintigraphy, Mustafa Yildirim, Meli̇h Engi̇n Erkan, Muhammet Aşik, Taner Uçgun, Ayşe Yilmaz, Huri̇ Ti̇lla İlçe, Yusuf Aslantaş, Ramazan Memi̇şoğullari, Serkan Bulur, Ahmet Semi̇h Doğan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Resistin plays a role in the pathogenesis of coronary artery disease and is related to mortality and morbidity through a number of mechanisms. We hypothesize that plasma resistin levels are increased in the presence of ischemia, as measured by GATED single-photon emission computed tomography myocardial perfusion scintigraphy (SPECT MPS), in comparison with nonischemic subjects. Materials and methods: Fasting intravenous blood samples of patients were drawn before a stress test. An ELISA kit was used for the assays. All patients underwent a technetium 99m-sestamibi GATED SPECT MPS study with a 1-day stress-rest protocol. Images were analyzed visually and patients were assessed …

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Prevalence Of Blabstractp And Blavim Gene Carriage In Metallo-\Beta-Lactamase-Producing Burn Isolates Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa In Tehran, Fatemeh Salimi, Fereshteh Eftekhar Jan 2014

Prevalence Of Blabstractp And Blavim Gene Carriage In Metallo-\Beta-Lactamase-Producing Burn Isolates Of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa In Tehran, Fatemeh Salimi, Fereshteh Eftekhar

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To study the prevalence of bla_{VIM} and bla_{IMP} genes in metallo-\beta-lactamase (MBL)-producing burn isolates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in relation with AmpC and extended-spectrum \beta-lactamase (ESBL) production. Materials and methods: Thirty-two carbapenem-resistant MBL-producing P. aeruginosa burn isolates from Shahid Motahari Burn Hospital in Tehran were employed. Antibiotic susceptibility was determined to 13 antibiotics including imipenem and meropenem by disk diffusion. AmpC and ESBL production was detected by the AmpC disk test and combined disk diffusion assay, respectively. bla_{IMP} and bla_{VIM} gene carriage was shown by polymerase chain reaction and type-specific primers. Results: AmpC production was observed in 81% and ESBL production …

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What Is The Effect Of Radioiodine Therapy On Helicobacter Pylori Infection?, Celi̇l Alper Usluoğullari, Eda Demi̇r Önal, Eli̇f Özdemi̇r, Sedat Caner, Osman Ersoy, Reyhan Ersoy, Beki̇r Çakir Jan 2014

What Is The Effect Of Radioiodine Therapy On Helicobacter Pylori Infection?, Celi̇l Alper Usluoğullari, Eda Demi̇r Önal, Eli̇f Özdemi̇r, Sedat Caner, Osman Ersoy, Reyhan Ersoy, Beki̇r Çakir

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Helicobacter pylori is an important human pathogen associated with gastric and duodenal ulcers, gastric mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma, and adenocarcinoma. Radioiodine (RAI) treatment plays an important role in the management of differentiated thyroid cancer and primary hyperthyroidism. It is known that during RAI treatment, a considerable amount is absorbed by the stomach as well. In this study we aimed to reveal any therapeutic impact of RAI on H. pylori infections. Materials and methods: Eighty-seven patients who were hospitalized for RAI treatment were consecutively included in this study. Of those, 76 patients had differentiated thyroid cancer and 11 had primary hyperthyroidism. …

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Pulsatile Ocular Blood Flow Changes After Panretinal Photocoagulation Treatment In Patients With Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy, Adem Türk, Cenap Mahmut Esenülkü, Nuretti̇n Akyol, Mehmet Kola, Hi̇dayet Erdöl, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m İmamoğlu Jan 2014

Pulsatile Ocular Blood Flow Changes After Panretinal Photocoagulation Treatment In Patients With Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy, Adem Türk, Cenap Mahmut Esenülkü, Nuretti̇n Akyol, Mehmet Kola, Hi̇dayet Erdöl, Hali̇l İbrahi̇m İmamoğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To prospectively assess the effects of panretinal photocoagulation (PRP) treatment on pulsatile ocular blood flow (POBF) in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDRP). Materials and methods: The study included 40 eyes with PDRP in 27 patients. The PRP treatments were completed in 3 sessions with 3-week intervals. The intraocular pressure (IOP), pulse amplitude (PA), pulse volume (PV), and POBF changes that arose during the sessions were recorded using a blood flow analyzer. Results: The average age of the patients was 57.37 ± 11.14 years. The pre-PRP basal IOP, PA, PV, and POBF values were 20.44 ± 4.13 mmHg, 4.23 ± …

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An Unusual Case Of Sclerosing Angiomatoid Nodular Transformation: Radiological And Histopathological Analyses, Meli̇ke Ruşen Meti̇n, Şehnaz Evri̇mler, Nurdan Çay, Hüseyi̇n Çeti̇n Jan 2014

An Unusual Case Of Sclerosing Angiomatoid Nodular Transformation: Radiological And Histopathological Analyses, Meli̇ke Ruşen Meti̇n, Şehnaz Evri̇mler, Nurdan Çay, Hüseyi̇n Çeti̇n

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Sclerosing angiomatoid nodular transformation (SANT) is a rare benign primary vascular lesion of the spleen. Its etiology is still debated. Radiological characteristics are less known, although there are some reports regarding histopathological features of SANT. A 21-year-old male patient was admitted to our hospital with fatigue, weight loss, and abdominal pain for 4 months. Physical examination, complete blood count, and biochemical parameters were unremarkable. Dynamic contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen was performed. A heterogeneous well-defined hyperdense nodular lesion 3 cm in diameter was detected during the arterial phase. The detected lesion was seen as isodense with the spleen …

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Homeless For One Winter Night: A Nursing Student's Perspective, Hannah Alewett Jan 2014

Homeless For One Winter Night: A Nursing Student's Perspective, Hannah Alewett

A with Honors Projects

For an A with Honors project for Parkland College, the student reflects on her overnight volunteer experience with CU@Home's One Winter Night, an event to raise funds for the cause of homelessness. As a nursing student, the author also reflects on homelessness from a health care perspective.

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Dieting For Diabetes: A Mobile 'App'roach, Alaina Brooks Darby Jan 2014

Dieting For Diabetes: A Mobile 'App'roach, Alaina Brooks Darby

Honors Theses

Diabetes mellitus, being a prevalent disease in modern society, is moderately influenced by one's nutrition. Due to this, mobile programs created especially for tracking food intake can be an important aid for diabetics. The objective of this project was to analyze eight of the most prominent of these applications — MyNetDiary, GoMeals, MyFitnessPal, Fooducate, Lose It!, The Carrot, Diabetes In Check, and Daily Carb — to determine the subsets of diabetics that would benefit most from the utilization of each. Data was obtained through testing of each app and through the information provided by users on iTunes and Google Play …

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The Potential Success Of The F.D.A.'S New Paradigm Based On Community Pharmacists' Opinons, Anna Blair Brown Jan 2014

The Potential Success Of The F.D.A.'S New Paradigm Based On Community Pharmacists' Opinons, Anna Blair Brown

Honors Theses

For the past 40 years the F. D. A. (Food and Drug Administration) has considered creating a third class of drugs in the United States of America that would be a pharmacist-only class which could only be sold with the approval of a pharmacist. Several things have inhibited its creation, the main one being the Durham-Humphrey Amendment which states that there are only two classes of drugs: prescription and over-the-counter. This has culminated into the development of the F.D.A.'s new paradigm, which is an expansion of the over-the-counter class of drugs to create and O.T.C.+ category. Community Pharmacists were interviewed …

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University Of Mississippi Prepharmacy And Early Entry Students' Professional Commitment And Perceptions Of The Professional Role Of Pharmacists, Blake A. Williams Jan 2014

University Of Mississippi Prepharmacy And Early Entry Students' Professional Commitment And Perceptions Of The Professional Role Of Pharmacists, Blake A. Williams

Honors Theses

Introduction: The profession of pharmacy is now largely focused on patient-centered care, rather than the drug-centered focus of the past. Schools of pharmacy have a vested interest in recruiting student pharmacists who are patient-focused. The purpose of this study is to assess University of Mississippi prepharmacy and Early Entry students' perceptions of the professional role of pharmacists, and to determine if these perceptions are related to student characteristics. Methods: This cross-sectional, descriptive study utilized an online, self-administered survey, administered to prepharmacy and Early Entry students enrolled at the University of Mississippi. The survey included constructs of the theory of planned …

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Life After Nursing School: A Qualitative Study Examining The Traditional B.S.N. Student's Experience Of Choosing An Initial Area Of Practice, Charlsie Nicole Murphy Jan 2014

Life After Nursing School: A Qualitative Study Examining The Traditional B.S.N. Student's Experience Of Choosing An Initial Area Of Practice, Charlsie Nicole Murphy

Honors Theses

The purpose of this study was to explore the traditional BSN student's experience in choosing an initial area of practice and influences on this choice. Understanding of this experience is important for educators and healthcare agencies so they may utilize this information to improve the initial area of practice experience. This qualitative phenomenological study was based on van Manen's hermeneutic phenomenological approach. Data were collected through participant interviews that were analyzed for themes related to participant experiences of choosing an initial area of practice. The data were simultaneously transcribed and analyzed to extract themes for each participant. Analysis identified three …

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Hearing Loss And The Structure Of The Ear, Molly Rannebarger Jan 2014

Hearing Loss And The Structure Of The Ear, Molly Rannebarger

A with Honors Projects

This is a PowerPoint presentation given by a student on the structure of the ear, causes of hearing loss and available solutions.

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