9 research outputs found
Acute Osteomyelitis of the Symphysis Pubis after Inguinal Hernia Surgery
No full textOsteomyelitis of pubic symphysis is infectious inflammatory condition of the symphysis pubis and rare complication of surgery around inguinal and groin region. It should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of lower pelvic pain and should be sought in cases of pelvic insufficiency fractures. Herein, we present a case of a 55-year-old man with osteomyelitis of the symphysis pubis following inguinal hernia surgery for diagnosis and management of this rare condition
Psychological health of caregivers and association with functional status of stroke patients
No full textConclusion: Caregivers had an impaired emotional state and the level of their anxiety was associated with the severity of functional disability of the patients. Therefore, the support provided to the caregiver might be influential on the functional recovery of the patients
THE ASSESMENT OF CARDIAC SEMPATOVAGAL ACTIVITY BY HEART RATE VARIABILITY IN PATIENTS WITH RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS
No full textConference on Excellence in Rheumatology -- FEB 17-19, 2011 -- Istanbul, TURKEY[Abstract Not Available
Intracranial and intramedullary tuberculoma with intravertebral abscess manifestation under anti-tuberculous treatment: A case report
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Retinal microvascular changes in patients with familial mediterranean fever: a study based on optical coherence tomography angiography
No full textPurpose: In this study, we aimed to show whether a difference exists between retinal and choroidal microcirculation findings between patients with familial Mediterranean fever and healthy controls. Methods: Thirty-two patients with familial Mediterranean fever and 30 healthy controls were included in the study. All the patients underwent a complete ophthalmologic examination, including best-corrected visual acuity and intraocular pressure measurement. The AngioVue optical coherence tomography angiography device (Optovue, Fremont, CA) with split-spectrum amplitude-decorrelation angiography was used to evaluate and examine the retinal microvascular structure. Three-dimensional en face Optical coherence tomography angiography images were obtained by examining the macula using the 3 x 3 mm scanning protocol in the Angio Retina mode and the optic nerve using the 3 x 3 mm scanning protocol in the Angio Disk mode. All the patients' right eyes were examined. Results: A total of 62 subjects were included in the study, of whom 32 (53.3%) were female and 30 (46.7%) were male. No statistically significant difference was found between the two groups in terms of optic nerve head or radial peripapillary capillary vessel density. On examination, the superficial capillary plexuses were statistically similar between the two groups, but the deep capillary plexus vessel density in the parafovea, superior hemi, temporal, and superior areas were significantly lower in the patients with familial Mediterranean fever. Conclusions: We found that the capillary plexus vessel density was significantly lower in the parafovea, superior hemi, temporal, and superior regions in the patients with familial Mediterranean fever than in the control group. Therefore, OCTA, a noninvasive study, may be useful for understanding the systemic effects of familial Mediterranean fever
Biogenic silver nanoparticles synthesized via Mimusops elengi fruit extract, a study on antibiofilm, antibacterial, and anticancer activities
No full textHerein, a simple approach was used for synthesis of silver nanoparticles by Mimusops elengi liquid fruit extract. Mimusops elengi is an ornamental plant, well-known for its fragrant flowers. The fruit source acts as a reducing mediator. The reduction of silver ions of this work was explored by fruit extract in the solution. The characterization of prepared biogenic silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) was achieved by UV-vis spectroscopy, XRD analyses, and STEM. As a result of characterization, it showed a maximal absorbance in the UV-vis spectrum at a wavelength of similar to 431 nm. In the XRD analysis, five basic peaks attributed to Ag nanoparticles were observed. When STEM images were analysed, it was determined that Ag nanoparticles generally have a spherical shape and an average size of 43 nm AgNPs were tested antimicrobial activity with Enterococcus durans, Listeria innocua, Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Salmonella enteritidis, Salmonella kentucky, Staphylococcus epidermidis Staphylococus aureus, Xanthomonas, and Proteus vulgaris. AgNPs demonstrated antibacterial activities against all tested Gram (+) and Gram (-) bacteria strains. AgNPs at a low concentration of 625 mu g/mL exhibited bacteriocidal effects on some tested bacteria. Further, antibiofilm tests were also performed. In addition, AgNPs inhibited 86.36% of the biofilm layer formed by the Escherichia coli bacteria at a concentration of 1250 mu g/mL. Last, but not least, anticancer activities were tested using human colon (HT-29) and breast (MCF7) cancer cell lines. AgNPs are one of the most effective IC50 values against HT-29 and MCF7 cancer cell lines, respectively, 155 mu g/mL at 24 h and 179 mu g/mL at 40 h. The rapid, eco-friendly and non-toxic synthesis of AgNPs obtained by green synthesis rises their potential to become an agent for biological activities such as antibacterial, antibiofilm, and anticancer.Bartin University Research Foundation [2020-FEN-A-012]The author thanks the Bartin University Research Foundation (Grant 2020-FEN-A-012) for financial support
Retinal microvascular changes in patients with familial mediterranean fever: a study based on optical coherence tomography angiography
No full textABSTRACT Purpose: In this study, we aimed to show whether a difference exists between retinal and choroidal microcirculation findings between patients with familial Mediterranean fever and healthy controls. Methods: Thirty-two patients with familial Mediterranean fever and 30 healthy controls were included in the study. All the patients underwent a complete ophthalmologic examination, including best-corrected visual acuity and intraocular pressure measurement. The AngioVue optical coherence tomography angiography device (Optovue, Fremont, CA) with split-spectrum amplitude-decorrelation angiography was used to evaluate and examine the retinal microvascular structure. Three-dimensional en face Optical coherence tomography angiography images were obtained by examining the macula using the 3 x 3 mm scanning protocol in the Angio Retina mode and the optic nerve using the 3 x 3 mm scanning protocol in the Angio Disk mode. All the patients' right eyes were examined. Results: A total of 62 subjects were included in the study, of whom 32 (53.3%) were female and 30 (46.7%) were male. No statistically significant difference was found between the two groups in terms of optic nerve head or radial peripapillary capillary vessel density. On examination, the superficial capillary plexuses were statistically similar between the two groups, but the deep capillary plexus vessel density in the parafovea, superior hemi, temporal, and superior areas were significantly lower in the patients with familial Mediterranean fever. Conclusions: We found that the capillary plexus vessel density was significantly lower in the parafovea, superior hemi, temporal, and superior regions in the patients with familial Mediterranean fever than in the control group. Therefore, OCTA, a noninvasive study, may be useful for understanding the systemic effects of familial Mediterranean fever.</div
A Review and Bibliography of Early Warning Models
No full textThis note is intended to share some observations regarding a non-exhaustive collection of the early warning literature from 1971 to 2011. Evolution of the interest in early warning models, methodological spectrum of studies and coverage of economic variables are briefly discussed in addition to providing a bibliography.Early warning systems, bibliometric analysis
