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Serum Fetuin-A Levels In Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis, Esi̇n Özkan, Hüseyi̇n Özkan, Serkan Bi̇lgi̇ç, Ersi̇n Odabaşi, Nuray Can, Emi̇n Özgür Akgül, İbrahi̇m Yanmiş, Yüksel Yurttaş, Mustafa Kürklü, Mustafa Başbozkurt, Mehmet Kemal Erbi̇l Jan 2014

Serum Fetuin-A Levels In Postmenopausal Women With Osteoporosis, Esi̇n Özkan, Hüseyi̇n Özkan, Serkan Bi̇lgi̇ç, Ersi̇n Odabaşi, Nuray Can, Emi̇n Özgür Akgül, İbrahi̇m Yanmiş, Yüksel Yurttaş, Mustafa Kürklü, Mustafa Başbozkurt, Mehmet Kemal Erbi̇l

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

One of the functions of fetuin-A is the restriction of formation and expansion of extraosseous hydroxyapatite crystals. The exact correlation of fetuin-A with bone mineral density (BMD) has not been clearly elucidated yet. In this study, we aimed to assess the relationship between BMD and fetuin-A in postmenopausal women. Materials and methods: Fifty postmenopausal women (25 with osteoporosis, 25 healthy controls) were included in the study. All participants were comparable for age and body mass index. None of the osteoporotic patients had received any medical treatment for osteoporosis. Serum fetuin-A levels were measured by ELISA method. Results: BMD scores of …

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Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Needle Biopsy For The Diagnosis Of Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy In Patients With Extrathoracic Malignancies, Ayşegül Şentürk, Hati̇ce Kiliç, Habi̇be Hezer, Funda Karaduman Yalçin, Hati̇ce Canan Hasanoğlu Jan 2014

Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Needle Biopsy For The Diagnosis Of Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy In Patients With Extrathoracic Malignancies, Ayşegül Şentürk, Hati̇ce Kiliç, Habi̇be Hezer, Funda Karaduman Yalçin, Hati̇ce Canan Hasanoğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Mediastinal lymphadenopathy is common in extrathoracic malignancies and should not always be considered a metastatic lesion. The purpose of this study is to determine the diagnostic value of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle biopsy (EBUS-TBNA) in patients with extrathoracic malignancies. Materials and methods: This study included 54 consecutive patients with extrathoracic malignancies who had suspected mediastinal metastases and had undergone EBUS-TBNA for diagnosis. Results: Using EBUS-TBNA, 27 of 54 patients (50%) were diagnosed with mediastinal metastases. Among patients with mediastinal metastases, 2 (3.7%) had a sarcoid-like reaction, 5 (9.3%) had tuberculosis, and 17 (31.5%) had reactive lymph nodes. In 3 cases …

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Effect Of Nodule Size On The Reliability Of Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy In Thyroid Nodules, Ali̇ Erkan Uçar, Seyyi̇t Muhsi̇n Sarikaya, Ömer Parlak, Abdussamed Yalçin Jan 2014

Effect Of Nodule Size On The Reliability Of Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy In Thyroid Nodules, Ali̇ Erkan Uçar, Seyyi̇t Muhsi̇n Sarikaya, Ömer Parlak, Abdussamed Yalçin

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To investigate the reliability of fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) in thyroid nodules and benign/malignant discrimination, particularly in large nodules. Materials and methods: A retrospective analysis of 1466 nodules in 402 patients with thyroid nodules who underwent thyroid surgery was made. The pathologic results of the thyroid nodules from preoperative FNAB and postoperative surgical pathology results were compared. Results: FNAB was found to be in accordance with the postoperative pathologic results. A concordance between the FNAB and postoperative pathologic results, particularly in nodules less than 3 cm in size, was detected. However, a similar finding was not detected in nodules larger …

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Possible Metabolic Impact Of Ramadan Fasting In Healthy Men, Mustafa Cumhur Vardarli, Hans-Peter Hammes, İrfan Vardarli Jan 2014

Possible Metabolic Impact Of Ramadan Fasting In Healthy Men, Mustafa Cumhur Vardarli, Hans-Peter Hammes, İrfan Vardarli

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Insulin sensitivity and \beta-cell function during Ramadan fasting in healthy male subjects have not been investigated so far. We assessed the changes of these and other metabolic parameters to judge the potential metabolic benefits of Ramadan fasting. Materials and methods: Twenty-four healthy males of Turkish origin living in Germany, with normal glucose tolerance, participated in this study during Ramadan of 2009; 19 who completed fasting were analyzed. Blood was drawn at sunset after a period of fasting lasting approximately 15 h on days 0, 16, and 30 of Ramadan, as well as 7 and 28 days later. Insulin sensitivity (Homeostasis …

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The Role Of Fdg-Pet/Ct In Detecting Unsuspected And Unknown Distant Metastasis In The Initial Staging Of Nsclc, Meti̇n Halaç, Meftune Özhan, Sabi̇re Yilmaz Aksoy, Betül Vatankulu, Anar Aliyev, Sertaç Asa, Ersan Atahan, Muhammet Sai̇t Sağer, Keri̇m Sönmezoğlu Jan 2014

The Role Of Fdg-Pet/Ct In Detecting Unsuspected And Unknown Distant Metastasis In The Initial Staging Of Nsclc, Meti̇n Halaç, Meftune Özhan, Sabi̇re Yilmaz Aksoy, Betül Vatankulu, Anar Aliyev, Sertaç Asa, Ersan Atahan, Muhammet Sai̇t Sağer, Keri̇m Sönmezoğlu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Our purpose in this retrospective study was to determine the ratio of unexpected [metastases within the coverage area of thorax computed tomography (CT)] and unknown (metastases out of the coverage area of thorax CT) metastases by positron emission tomography/CT (PET/CT) in patients with newly diagnosed non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who had no defined metastatic lesion, and to investigate the contribution of fludeoxyglucose (FDG)-PET/CT in metastasis staging. Materials and methods: A total of 567 patients (489 males and 78 females, mean age 60.9 ± 10.7 years) were enrolled in this study. Among the 567 patients, a total of 156 patients …

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Detection The Frequency Of Per-1 Type Extended-Spectrum Ss-Lactamase-Producing Acinetobacter Baumannii Clinical Isolates In Turkey: A Multicenter Study, Gülşah Aşik, Mehmet Özdemi̇r, Muhammet Güzel Kurtoğlu, Server Yağci, Lütfi̇ye Öksüz, Mustafa Gül, Mücahi̇de Esra Koçoğlu, Emel Sesli̇ Çeti̇n, Adnan Seyrek, Mustafa Berktaş, Ahmet Ayyildiz, İhsan Hakki Çi̇ftci̇ Jan 2014

Detection The Frequency Of Per-1 Type Extended-Spectrum Ss-Lactamase-Producing Acinetobacter Baumannii Clinical Isolates In Turkey: A Multicenter Study, Gülşah Aşik, Mehmet Özdemi̇r, Muhammet Güzel Kurtoğlu, Server Yağci, Lütfi̇ye Öksüz, Mustafa Gül, Mücahi̇de Esra Koçoğlu, Emel Sesli̇ Çeti̇n, Adnan Seyrek, Mustafa Berktaş, Ahmet Ayyildiz, İhsan Hakki Çi̇ftci̇

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

\beta-Lactamases are an important resistance mechanism in Acinetobacter baumannii. Pseudomonas extended-resistance (PER-1) type \beta-lactamase-producing strains have been reported from various geographic locations; however, PER-1 type \beta-lactamases from Turkish hospitals have not been investigated extensively. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of PER-1 type \beta-lactamases in A. baumannii isolates in various regions of Turkey. Materials and methods: A total of 763 clinical A. baumannii isolates were collected from 9 university hospitals and 2 state hospitals between 2008 and 2011. Molecular amplification of the OXA-51 gene from the A. baumannii genome was performed in order to verify identification …

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The Comparison Of Pandemic H1n1 Igg Levels Between H1n1 Influenza-Vaccinated Healthcare Workers And Unvaccinated Healthcare Workers, Aydin Çi̇fci̇, Özlem Erol, Sali̇h Cesur, Nurkan Aksoy, Üçler Kisa Jan 2014

The Comparison Of Pandemic H1n1 Igg Levels Between H1n1 Influenza-Vaccinated Healthcare Workers And Unvaccinated Healthcare Workers, Aydin Çi̇fci̇, Özlem Erol, Sali̇h Cesur, Nurkan Aksoy, Üçler Kisa

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To compare pandemic H1N1 (pH1N1) IgG antibody levels between healthcare workers who were vaccinated with the pH1N1 influenza vaccine and the unvaccinated healthcare workers who were selected as the control group. Materials and methods: A total of 68 healthcare workers were included in this study. Of those, 53 were adults vaccinated with the H1N1 influenza vaccine and 15 were unvaccinated. Serum samples were parsed and stored at -40 °C until they were examined. Results: Of the total 53 vaccinated healthcare workers, 16 (30.1%) were positive for IgG antibodies (titer > 11), 17 (32.0%) were negative for IgG antibodies (titer < 9), and 20 (37.7%) were borderline (titer: 9-11). Of the 15 unvaccinated healthcare workers, 1 (6.6%) was positive for IgG antibodies, 11 (73.3%) were negative for IgG antibodies, and the remaining 3 (20.0%) had borderline values (P = 0.014, P < 0.05). In both groups, there was no statistically significant difference between IgG-negative, IgG-positive, and borderline subjects in terms of age or sex. Conclusion: The IgG antibody level was higher in the vaccinated healthcare workers than among the unvaccinated healthcare workers.

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A General Consideration Of The Importance Of Nutrition For Critically Ill Patients, Ersi̇n Gürkan Dumlu, Mesut Özdedeoğlu, Bi̇rkan Bozkurt, Mehmet Tokaç, Abdussamed Yalçin, Levent Öztürk, Mehmet Kiliç Jan 2014

A General Consideration Of The Importance Of Nutrition For Critically Ill Patients, Ersi̇n Gürkan Dumlu, Mesut Özdedeoğlu, Bi̇rkan Bozkurt, Mehmet Tokaç, Abdussamed Yalçin, Levent Öztürk, Mehmet Kiliç

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Malnutrition is a common medical condition among intensive care unit patients. It should be monitored carefully, since early management of malnutrition can dramatically improve the medical condition of the patients. A general consideration of enteral feeding shows that it is much more useful than parenteral administration, because it is more physiological and poses a lower risk of hyperalimentation. Materials and methods: In this retrospective study, we scanned all files and personal information of patients hospitalized in intensive care units between 2009 and 2012 due to various medical conditions. We evaluated the nutritional status of patients with biochemical parameters that were …

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The Increase Of Mean Platelet Volume In Patients With Alzheimer Disease, Emi̇ne Rabi̇a Koç, Ertuğrul Uzar, Yasemi̇n Çirak, Yasemi̇n Parlak Demi̇r, Ati̇lla İlhan Jan 2014

The Increase Of Mean Platelet Volume In Patients With Alzheimer Disease, Emi̇ne Rabi̇a Koç, Ertuğrul Uzar, Yasemi̇n Çirak, Yasemi̇n Parlak Demi̇r, Ati̇lla İlhan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Vascular risk factors play an important role in the progression of Alzheimer disease (AD). Mean platelet volume (MPV) is a determinant of platelet functionality and increased MPV is associated with an increased risk of vascular inflammation. Here we aimed to examine whether MPV could be used as a marker of vascular damage in AD and to discuss the relation between MPV and other vascular risk factors. Materials and methods: A total of 109 outpatients with AD and 81 healthy controls were included in this study. Diagnosis of AD was made according to defined criteria. The Turkish version of the Mini …

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Comparison Of Motor Pattern Of Periodic Limb Movements In Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome And Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Murat Gülteki̇n, Sevda İsmai̇loğullari, Murat Aksu Jan 2014

Comparison Of Motor Pattern Of Periodic Limb Movements In Patients With Restless Legs Syndrome And Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome, Murat Gülteki̇n, Sevda İsmai̇loğullari, Murat Aksu

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Periodic limb movements (PLMs) are repetitive and stereotypical movements of the lower extremities that occur during sleep. The purpose of this study was to analyze the leg muscle activity patterns in PLMs seen in restless legs syndrome (RLS) and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Materials and methods: In this study, 1260 PLMs from 4 patients with RLS and 4 patients with OSAS were analyzed. The spreading and frequency characteristics of the gastrocnemius, medial hamstring, and vastus muscles were examined separately for each muscle in addition to the tibialis anterior muscle already included in the standard polysomnography recording. Results: A greater …

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Evaluation Report Of Pediatric Intensive Care Units In Turkey, Benan Bayrakci, Selman Kesi̇ci̇, Tanil Kendi̇rli̇, Gökhan Kalkan, Aydin Sari, Necvan Tokmak, Gökmen Yilmaz, Orkun Baloğlu, İrfan Şencan Jan 2014

Evaluation Report Of Pediatric Intensive Care Units In Turkey, Benan Bayrakci, Selman Kesi̇ci̇, Tanil Kendi̇rli̇, Gökhan Kalkan, Aydin Sari, Necvan Tokmak, Gökmen Yilmaz, Orkun Baloğlu, İrfan Şencan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To collect data from throughout Turkey in order to facilitate the organization of pediatric intensive care units (PICUs), and to develop short-term immediate action plans and draft long-term strategic plans. Materials and methods: A total of 35 specialists including 17 pediatric critical care (PCC) specialists, 9 PCC fellows in training, and 9 pediatricians working in PICUs evaluated PICUs and their infrastructures, mortality rates, appropriateness of indications for PICU admissions, PICU bed numbers, and utilization of those PICU beds. Results: PICU bed numbers, PCC specialist numbers, and PICU nurse numbers are insufficient in Turkey. The high percentage of inappropriate and inefficient …

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An Examination Of The Symptoms Of Anxiety And Parental Attitude In Children With Hemophilia, Osman Abali, Osman Bülent Zülfi̇kar, Sevcan Karakoç Demi̇rkaya, Hamza Ayaydin, Fuat Kircelli̇, Meltap Duman Jan 2014

An Examination Of The Symptoms Of Anxiety And Parental Attitude In Children With Hemophilia, Osman Abali, Osman Bülent Zülfi̇kar, Sevcan Karakoç Demi̇rkaya, Hamza Ayaydin, Fuat Kircelli̇, Meltap Duman

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

Hemophilia is an inherited disease with serious repercussions. Psychiatric symptoms are frequently seen in children and adolescents with hemophilia. The aim of this study was to assess symptoms of anxiety in children with hemophilia and parental attitude towards children with hemophilia. Materials and methods: 42 boys were assessed according to child and adolescent psychiatry. Anxiety symptoms and parental attitude were obtained by the State-Trait Anxiety Scale, the Self-Report for Childhood Anxiety Related Disorders (SCARED) and the Parent Attitude Research Instrument (PARI). Results: The mean age was 11.6 ± 2.5 (range; 7-16). State anxiety scores (44.02 ± 6.9) were higher than …

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A Comparison Of Dysfunctional Voiding Scores Between Patients With Nocturnal Enuresis And Healthy Children, Özlem Boybeyi̇, Mustafa Kemal Aslan, Emi̇ne Gül Durmuş, İsmai̇l Özmen, Tutku Soyer Jan 2014

A Comparison Of Dysfunctional Voiding Scores Between Patients With Nocturnal Enuresis And Healthy Children, Özlem Boybeyi̇, Mustafa Kemal Aslan, Emi̇ne Gül Durmuş, İsmai̇l Özmen, Tutku Soyer

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To compare dysfunctional voiding symptom scores (DVSSs) between enuretic children and nonenuretic controls and to investigate associated factors that may affect DVSS. Materials and methods: A questionnaire including demographic features, educational status of parents, DVSS questions, and urinary tract infection (UTI) history was designed. A total of 269 patients were included; Group 1 comprised 161 patients with no voiding symptoms and Group 2 comprised 108 patients with nocturnal enuresis (NE). Children with DVSS of greater than 8.5 were suspected to have dysfunctional voiding. The results were evaluated using SPSS 15.0 with Kruskal-Wallis and multivariate logistic regression tests. Results: The median …

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Stress Indicators During General Anesthesia With Opioid Analgesics In Children, Biljana Draskovic, Danica Stanic, Anna Uram-Benka, Izabela Fabri Jan 2014

Stress Indicators During General Anesthesia With Opioid Analgesics In Children, Biljana Draskovic, Danica Stanic, Anna Uram-Benka, Izabela Fabri

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To determine which of the applied opioid analgesics brings the most powerful blockade of the stress response with the fewest side effects in children. Materials and methods: This was a prospective, observational clinical study. The study included 150 boys, aged 2-5 years, ASA I, who underwent herniectomy or orchidopexy in day case surgery. The introduction and maintenance of anesthesia was intravenous (propofol, rocuronium, and opioids); airway was maintained by laryngeal mask and ventilation by mixture of oxygen/air. Subjects were divided into 3 groups depending on the applied opioid analgesics (fentanyl, alfentanil, remifentanil). Results: The fentanyl group had the highest blood …

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Comparison Of Estrogen And Betamethasone In The Topical Treatment Of Labial Adhesions In Prepubertal Girls, Nazi̇le Ertürk Jan 2014

Comparison Of Estrogen And Betamethasone In The Topical Treatment Of Labial Adhesions In Prepubertal Girls, Nazi̇le Ertürk

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To compare estrogen and betamethasone in the topical treatment of labial adhesions in prepubertal girls. Materials and methods: In this retrospective study, we evaluated 39 girls with labial adhesions covering at least 50% of the vaginal opening. Of the total patients, 20 were treated with a topical estrogen preparation, while the remaining 19 patients were treated with a combination of betamethasone cream and petroleum ointment (Vaseline) for 3 to 9 weeks. Results: Sixteen of 20 (80%) patients in the estrogen treatment group were treated successfully with topical estrogen cream only, and 17 of 19 (89.4%) patients in the second group …

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Prohepcidin In Maternal Circulation: Is It Related To Spontaneous Preterm Labor?, Yüksel Onaran, Esra Aktepe Keski̇n, Zehra Candan İltemi̇r Duvan, Serap Aynur Si̇mavli, Cemi̇le Koca, Hasan Kafali, Ni̇lgün Turhan Jan 2014

Prohepcidin In Maternal Circulation: Is It Related To Spontaneous Preterm Labor?, Yüksel Onaran, Esra Aktepe Keski̇n, Zehra Candan İltemi̇r Duvan, Serap Aynur Si̇mavli, Cemi̇le Koca, Hasan Kafali, Ni̇lgün Turhan

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To investigate whether spontaneous preterm labor (PTL) with intact membranes is associated with changes in maternal serum prohepcidin concentrations. Materials and methods: The study consisted of patients with spontaneous PTL with intact membranes (n = 25), a control group of healthy pregnant women between the 24th and 37th gestational weeks (n = 22), and uncomplicated term pregnancies in spontaneous labor (n = 19). Blood samples were collected from patients at the time of clinical diagnosis. Levels of prohepcidin, hemoglobin, serum ferritin, serum iron, unsaturated iron binding capacity, total iron binding capacity, transferrin and transferrin saturation, C reactive protein, and interleukin-6 …

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Relationship Between Placental Localisation, Birth Weight, Umbilical Doppler Parameters, And Foetal Sex, Müzeyyen Duran Erdolu, Aydin Köşüş, Nermi̇n Köşüş, Gülçi̇n Di̇lmen, Hasan Kafali Jan 2014

Relationship Between Placental Localisation, Birth Weight, Umbilical Doppler Parameters, And Foetal Sex, Müzeyyen Duran Erdolu, Aydin Köşüş, Nermi̇n Köşüş, Gülçi̇n Di̇lmen, Hasan Kafali

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between placental localisation, birth weight, and foetal sex. It also evaluates umbilical artery Doppler parameters and their relationship with placental localisation. Materials and methods: This is a retrospective study of 500 healthy pregnant women who gave birth at our university. All women had undergone a detailed ultrasound and Doppler examination at 20-23 weeks. The ultrasonography results of the patients were examined retrospectively. Foetal biometry, birth weight, and umbilical artery Doppler parameters were recorded and compared according to placental localisation. Results: Birth weight was significantly higher in foetuses with anteriorly located …

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Optimizing Individual Treatment Outcomes In Men With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Using Storage Subscale Score/Total International Prostate Symptom Score (Ipss) As A New Ipss Ratio, Serkan Altintas, İsmai̇l Cenk Acar, Saadetti̇n Yilmaz Eski̇çorapçi, Ali̇ Ersi̇n Zümrütbaş, Deni̇z Bolat, Ömer Levent Tuncay, Mehmet Zafer Sinik Jan 2014

Optimizing Individual Treatment Outcomes In Men With Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Using Storage Subscale Score/Total International Prostate Symptom Score (Ipss) As A New Ipss Ratio, Serkan Altintas, İsmai̇l Cenk Acar, Saadetti̇n Yilmaz Eski̇çorapçi, Ali̇ Ersi̇n Zümrütbaş, Deni̇z Bolat, Ömer Levent Tuncay, Mehmet Zafer Sinik

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

To evaluate the effects of the storage/total International Prostate Symptom Score (s/T) ratio on the selection and success of medical therapy in men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Materials and methods: A total of 54 men (>45 years of age) with moderate or severe LUTS were divided into 2 groups according to the s/T ratio: Group 1 at 0.43. Tamsulosin (0.4 mg to Group 1) and tolterodine ER (4 mg to Group 2) were administered. Patients were evaluated during the 1st and 3rd months of follow-up treatment. Results: Thirty-seven (68.5%) and 17 (31.5%) patients were in Groups 1 …

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A New Knot-Supporting Instrument And Knot Technique For Laparoscopic Surgery, Hasan Börekci̇, Eli̇f Börekci̇, Hakan Ak, Kürşad Zengi̇n, Tugay Atalay, Serhat Tanik Jan 2014

A New Knot-Supporting Instrument And Knot Technique For Laparoscopic Surgery, Hasan Börekci̇, Eli̇f Börekci̇, Hakan Ak, Kürşad Zengi̇n, Tugay Atalay, Serhat Tanik

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

We report here an instrument designed by Dr Hasan Börekci that provides support to the knot to facilitate knot tying in laparoscopic procedures. We call the device the 'Börekci knot-supporting instrument' and the technique 'Börekci's knot technique'. Materials and methods: To evaluate the efficacy of this instrument, 17 surgeons performing laparoscopic surgery tied 3 knots using the classical intracorporeal method and then using the intracorporeal knot-supporting instrument. The times required to tie each knot were recorded and compared statistically. Results: Comparing the 2 knotting methods, the time spent tying the knots was shorter with the knot-supporting instrument in all 3 …

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The Diagnostic Efficiency Of Ct And Mri In Ileosigmoid Knotting, Sabri̇ Selçuk Atamanalp, Abdulmeci̇t Kantarci, Bülent Aydinli, Gürkan Öztürk, Şükrü Arslan, Ercan Korkut, Metehan Gümüş, Abdullah Böyük Jan 2014

The Diagnostic Efficiency Of Ct And Mri In Ileosigmoid Knotting, Sabri̇ Selçuk Atamanalp, Abdulmeci̇t Kantarci, Bülent Aydinli, Gürkan Öztürk, Şükrü Arslan, Ercan Korkut, Metehan Gümüş, Abdullah Böyük

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Investigation Of Linezolid Resistance In Staphylococcus Epidermidis: First Reported Linezolid Resistant Coagulase Negative Staphylococcus In Turkey, Bariş Yalçin, Mehmet Burak Selek, Bayhan Bektöre, Tuğrul Hoşbul, Mustafa Özyurt Jan 2014

Investigation Of Linezolid Resistance In Staphylococcus Epidermidis: First Reported Linezolid Resistant Coagulase Negative Staphylococcus In Turkey, Bariş Yalçin, Mehmet Burak Selek, Bayhan Bektöre, Tuğrul Hoşbul, Mustafa Özyurt

Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences

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Phylogenetic Analysis Of Ns Gene Of Avian Influenza Viruses (H9n2) Isolated From Chicken In Iran During 2007-2011, Hassan Norouzian, Hessam Emadi Chashmi, Ziba Nazari, Mehdi Vasfi Marandi Jan 2014

Phylogenetic Analysis Of Ns Gene Of Avian Influenza Viruses (H9n2) Isolated From Chicken In Iran During 2007-2011, Hassan Norouzian, Hessam Emadi Chashmi, Ziba Nazari, Mehdi Vasfi Marandi

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

To determine sequence characteristics and phylogenetic relationships of the nonstructural (NS) gene, the NS genes of 9 avian influenza (AI) viruses were sequenced and compared with other Iranian AI H9N2 viruses available in GenBank. The similarity among the earliest Iranian H9N2 isolate (A/chicken/Iran/ZMT-101/1998) and recent (2007–2011) studied isolates was low (94%). Some of the studied viruses revealed substitutions in RNA-binding and effector domains as well as antigenic regions of the NS protein. Recently studied isolates have a high similarity (97.4%-98.7%) with some Pakistani isolates (like A/chicken/Sawabi/NARC-2434/2006) in the NS gene. In the phylogenetic analysis, recently studied isolates composed a cluster …

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Herd-Specific Autovaccine And Antibiotic Treatment In Elimination Of Staphylococcus Aureus Mastitis In Dairy Cattle, Danuta Czernomysy-Furowicz, Karol Fijalkowski, Anna Silecka, Jolanta Karakulska, Pawel Nawrotek, Radoslaw Drozd, Magdalena Ferlas, Jacek Borkowski, Dorota Jankowiak Jan 2014

Herd-Specific Autovaccine And Antibiotic Treatment In Elimination Of Staphylococcus Aureus Mastitis In Dairy Cattle, Danuta Czernomysy-Furowicz, Karol Fijalkowski, Anna Silecka, Jolanta Karakulska, Pawel Nawrotek, Radoslaw Drozd, Magdalena Ferlas, Jacek Borkowski, Dorota Jankowiak

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of cefuroxime, herd-specific autovaccine, and cefuroxime/herd-specific autovaccine treatments in eliminating S. aureus from the milk of 45 cows with subclinical mastitis. Prior to this study, cows with S. aureus mastitis were divided into 3 groups of 15 cows each. Group 1 received cefuroxime, group 2 received the autovaccine, and group 3 received cefuroxime and the autovaccine. The antibiotic was infused into the teat canal, whereas the autovaccine was administrated in the upper udder lymph node region. It was revealed that after day 35 of the treatment S. aureus was …

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Screening For S32g Mutation Of Bmp15 Gene In 18 Goat Breeds, Tao Feng, Ming-Xing Chu, Gui-Ling Cao, Dong-Wei Huang, Ran Di, Qiu-Yue Liu, Zhang-Yuan Pan, Mei Jin, Ying-Jie Zhang Jan 2014

Screening For S32g Mutation Of Bmp15 Gene In 18 Goat Breeds, Tao Feng, Ming-Xing Chu, Gui-Ling Cao, Dong-Wei Huang, Ran Di, Qiu-Yue Liu, Zhang-Yuan Pan, Mei Jin, Ying-Jie Zhang

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In our early work, one mutation (A898G, which caused Ser32Gly (S32G) change of mature peptide) was identified in the goat BMP15 gene and the allele G was associated with high litter size in Jining Grey goats (the goat breed with the highest fecundity in China). The aim of this research was to investigate the genetic structure of the prolific BMP15 gene in 18 goat breeds reared in China, including 12 native breeds, 3 introduced breeds, and 2 cultivated breeds. Genomic DNA of 1011 goats was screened for the S32G mutation. The results showed that this mutation existed in all 3 …

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Morphological And Morphometrical Characteristics Of The Interdigital Gland In Kivircik Sheep, Yasi̇n Demi̇raslan, Yalçin Akbulut, Turgay Deprem, Ebru Karadağ Sari, Kadi̇r Aslan Jan 2014

Morphological And Morphometrical Characteristics Of The Interdigital Gland In Kivircik Sheep, Yasi̇n Demi̇raslan, Yalçin Akbulut, Turgay Deprem, Ebru Karadağ Sari, Kadi̇r Aslan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The purpose of this study was to determine the morphological and morphometric characteristics of the interdigital gland in Kivircik sheep. The interdigital glands in the forefeet and hind feet of the 16 male Kivircik sheep were examined in terms of morphometric and morphological characteristics. Four lengths (length of duct and corpus, diameter of duct and corpus) and 2 angles (angle of internal and external flexure) were measured in the interdigital glands located between 2 digits after dissection. The interdigital gland contained orifice, excretory duct, flexure, and corpus sections. Lengths and widths of corpus and excretory ducts of the interdigital gland …

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Polymorphism In Introns 5 And 6 Of The Acta1 Gene In Various Polish Horse Breeds, Daniel Polasik, Ryszard Pikula Jan 2014

Polymorphism In Introns 5 And 6 Of The Acta1 Gene In Various Polish Horse Breeds, Daniel Polasik, Ryszard Pikula

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to find polymorphisms in the actin alpha 1 gene (ACTA1) in horses belonging to different breeds and utility types and to compare them. The genomic region of the actin alpha 1 gene was positively selected in purebred horses. By sequencing part of the ACTA1 gene, 2 polymorphic sites located in intron 5 (G > T) and intron 6 (G > C) were found. The polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism and the amplification created restriction site-polymerase chain reaction methods were applied to screen these polymorphisms. An analysis of the genotype and allele frequencies showed differences depending …

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Estimation Of Genetic And Phenotypic Parameters For Daily Milk Yield Of Black Bengal Does, Md. Mohan Mia, Mobarak Akter Md. Yahia Khandoker, Syed Sakhawat Husain, Md. Omar Faruque, David Russell Notter Jan 2014

Estimation Of Genetic And Phenotypic Parameters For Daily Milk Yield Of Black Bengal Does, Md. Mohan Mia, Mobarak Akter Md. Yahia Khandoker, Syed Sakhawat Husain, Md. Omar Faruque, David Russell Notter

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The objective of this study was to evaluate the genetic and phenotypic parameters for daily milk yield (DMY) in Black Bengal does. Genetic parameters were estimated using a residual maximum likelihood procedure, fitting an animal model while ignoring maternal genetic or permanent environmental effects. The least squares mean for DMY was 354.76 g. DMY was significantly (P < 0.01) affected by parity, litter size, and season of kidding. The heritability of DMY was low (0.15) and the fact that the trait can only be measured in females suggests that progeny testing may be the best sire selection method for this trait.

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Repeated Superovulation Treatments In Kivircik Ewes During Breeding And Nonbreeding Seasons, Burcu Üstüner, Seli̇m Alçay, Yavuz Nak, Zekari̇ya Nur, Deni̇z Nak, Bi̇lgi̇ner Tuna, Gözde Şi̇mşek, Hakan Sağirkaya Jan 2014

Repeated Superovulation Treatments In Kivircik Ewes During Breeding And Nonbreeding Seasons, Burcu Üstüner, Seli̇m Alçay, Yavuz Nak, Zekari̇ya Nur, Deni̇z Nak, Bi̇lgi̇ner Tuna, Gözde Şi̇mşek, Hakan Sağirkaya

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The present study compared superovulation and embryo recovery rates applied repeatedly during breeding and nonbreeding seasons in the same 20 Kivircik sheep. Trials 1 and 3 were performed during the breeding season and the trial 2 was performed in the nonbreeding season. We synchronized the sheep's estrus cycles and induced a superovulatory response with porcine follicle stimulating hormone (pFSH) injections. Natural mating took place 12 h after the last FSH injection. The embryos were collected by laparotomy 7 days after natural mating. There was no significant difference between the number of corpora lutea (CL) counted following the 1st (breeding) and …

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Impact Of The Depletion Of High-Abundance Proteins In Blood Plasma/Serum On The Proteome Of These Media In Growing Farm Animals, Adam Lepczynski, Alicja Dratwa-Chalupnik, Agnieszka Herosimczyk, Katarzyna Staszak, Arleta Majewska, Malgorzata Ozgo Jan 2014

Impact Of The Depletion Of High-Abundance Proteins In Blood Plasma/Serum On The Proteome Of These Media In Growing Farm Animals, Adam Lepczynski, Alicja Dratwa-Chalupnik, Agnieszka Herosimczyk, Katarzyna Staszak, Arleta Majewska, Malgorzata Ozgo

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of the study was to use hexapeptide combinatorial libraries to evaluate the influence of high-abundance protein depletion on low-abundance protein enrichment, protein concentration, and 2D gel quality in plasma and serum proteomes of growing piglets and calves. Depleted and nondepleted samples of plasma/serum were resolved using 2D electrophoresis (2DE). Bioinformatic analysis of the 2D gels showed an increased number of detected spots on each gel after depletion of excess high-abundance proteins in calf plasma (+26.46%) and in piglet serum (+49.40%). Relative expression of selected low-abundance protein spots in the blood plasma/serum samples was higher after high-abundance protein depletion. …

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Effect Of Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation And 2 Different Ambient Temperatures On Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Lambs Fed Concentrate Diets, Demba Boi Jallow, Liang Chou Hsia Jan 2014

Effect Of Sodium Bicarbonate Supplementation And 2 Different Ambient Temperatures On Growth Performance And Carcass Characteristics Of Lambs Fed Concentrate Diets, Demba Boi Jallow, Liang Chou Hsia

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Twenty male Barbados lambs (3 months old) were used to evaluate the effects of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO_3) supplementation on growth performance and carcass characteristics of lambs fed concentrate diets in controlled-environment chambers set at 20 °C and 30 °C. In the 35-week-long growth trial, the animals were divided into 4 groups (n = 5) and fed 2 dietary treatments: a basal diet (35:65 roughage and concentrate) or a basal diet supplemented with 4% NaHCO_3. Twelve lambs randomly selected from this trial were arranged in a 2 × 2 factorial design for a 10-day-long slaughter and carcass evaluation experiment. Lambs in …

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