Publications by authors named "A K Ayan"
Blastocystis is an intestinal protist commonly found in humans and many different animal species. It is probably the most common enteric parasite with an estimated one billion infections worldwide. The fecal materials for this study were collected from 100 cats and 200 dogs of different ages and sexes in shelters in Van, Turkey.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Purpose: Baduanjin qigong exercises have previously been reported to improve Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) symptoms. The aim of this study was to examine the effectiveness of 12-week Baduanjin qigong exercises in patients with AS.
Method: Fifty-nine patients with AS aged 18-64 were included in the study.
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- - Blastocystis spp. is a common protozoan found in the gastrointestinal tract of humans and animals, with at least 28 genetic subtypes identified, including those in mammals and birds.
- - This study focused on assessing the prevalence and specific subtypes of Blastocystis spp. in Anatolian buffaloes in Van province, eastern Turkey, using PCR and genetic sequencing on 120 fecal samples.
- - Findings revealed an 11.67% prevalence of Blastocystis spp., particularly in female and young buffaloes, and identified subtypes ST10, ST14, ST25, and ST26, with ST25 and ST26 being newly reported in buffaloes.
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- - The study evaluates the effects of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) on ECG parameters, particularly the QTc interval, in 109 COVID-19 patients alongside the coadministration of azithromycin and levofloxacin, comparing results to a control group.
- - Results showed that HCQ alone or with levofloxacin significantly prolonged the QTc interval, while the combination with azithromycin had a less severe effect.
- - Long-term use of HCQ in patients with Sjogren's syndrome did not affect QTc intervals, highlighting the differing safety profiles of HCQ based on treatment context and patient factors, emphasizing the need for careful monitoring during acute treatments like COVID-19.
Purpose: To determine whether there are quantitative changes in macular, choriocapillary, and peripapillary microvascular structures using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) due to the presence of lupus nephritis (LN) in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and to investigate the correlation between these quantitative values and disease duration.
Methods: Fifty -five patients followed up in the rheumatology clinic with an SLE diagnosis were evaluated. As the control group, 61 eyes of 61 age- and gender-matched healthy individuals were included.