Publications by authors named "A C Tas"
Objective: ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders, seen in children and adolescents, and is often treated with various pharmacological agents, especially methylphenidate. There are differing opinions in the literature regarding the cardiovascular safety of long-term methylphenidate use. Studies suggest that the drug may increase the risk of hypertension, myocardial infarction, ventricular arrhythmia, sudden cardiac death, cardiomyopathy, heart failure (HF), pulmonary hypertension, and stroke.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To evaluate volumetric changes over time in teeth treated with the Hall Technique (HT) and their opposing teeth. Secondary aims included assessing occluso-vertical dimension (OVD), temporomandibular joint (TMJ) function, and children's treatment perceptions.
Methods: Twenty-eight children (5-9 years-old) requiring HT treatment for one first primary molar were recruited.
Association of Biopsy-proven Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease with Obesity and Apolipoproteins.
J Gastrointestin Liver Dis
December 2024
Background And Aims: Insulin resistance is considered the most important key mechanism in the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Some studies have reported that hyperinsulinemia decreases the hepatic secretion of apolipoprotein (Apo) B. Chronic hyperinsulinemia in NAFLD may be responsible for the accumulation of triglycerides in hepatocytes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLeptin/Melanocortin Pathway in Cholelithiasis Patients: A Diagnostic Perspective?
Protein Pept Lett
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- Cholelithiasis is a common inflammatory condition of the gallbladder, influenced by factors like obesity and appetite regulation, which are linked to leptin and melanocortin pathways.
- The study aimed to explore the relationship between various proteins associated with appetite and energy balance—specifically LEP, LEPR, TrkB, BDNF, POMC, and MC4R—in patients with cholelithiasis.
- Results showed significant decreases in MC4R, TrkB, BDNF, and POMC levels in patients compared to healthy controls, but no significant differences in LEP and LEPR levels were found between the two groups.
Article Synopsis
- Post-harvest losses result in significant food waste, making it essential to improve storage methods for fruits, such as using calcium chloride (CaCl) to extend their shelf life.
- The study examined the effects of different concentrations of CaCl (2%, 4%, and 6%) on the quality of stored strawberries over 15 days, analyzing factors like weight loss, decay rate, and bioactive compounds.
- Results showed that 6% CaCl treatment significantly reduced weight loss and decay, preserved bioactive compounds, and maintained the overall quality of strawberries better than the lower concentrations and the control group.