Scharioth Macula Lens for patients with high myopia: a novel approach to achieve spectacle independence (binocular trifocal monovision).

We aimed to test a novel concept based on multiple IOL-implantation, targeting spectacle independence for patients with high and excessive myopia (26.0 mm < axial length; 6.0 D < refractive error).

The effect of using nitroderm TTS in ERCP on precut, selective cannulation, and bleeding.

Background: The aim of the study was to investigate the use of prophylactic nitroglycerin patch in patients who applied to our clinic with occlusion icter and underwent endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for complications such as pancreatitis, bleeding, perforation that may occur during and after the procedure, duration of the procedure, length of hospitalization, precut and selective cannulation rates, and mortality.

Methods: Patients were searched retrospectively using the hospital database. Patients under the age of 18, patients with poor general condition and patients treated under emergency conditions were excluded from the study.

Nanoclay- and TiO Nanoparticle-Modified Poly(-vinyl pyrrolidone) Hydrogels: A Multifunctional Material for Application in Photocatalytic Degradation and Adsorption-Based Removal of Organic Contaminants.

In recent times, access to clean water has become increasingly difficult and one of the most important problems for the sustainability of life due to environmental pollution. Based on this thought, in this study, a multifunctional hydrogel nanocomposite (nanoclay@TiO@PNVP) containing linear poly(-vinyl pyrrolidone) (PNVP), nanoclay, and TiO nanoparticles was synthesized and used as an adsorbent and photocatalyst for the adsorption-based and photocatalytic degradation-based removal of organic and pharmaceutical pollutants such as methylene blue (MB) and sildenafil citrate (SLD). The modification of the hydrogel with TiO nanoparticles and nanoclay aimed to increase the adsorption capacity of the PNVP hydrogel as well as to gain photocatalytic properties for the effective removal of organic contaminants.

Importance of HALP Score in Breast Cancer and its Diagnostic Value in Predicting Axillary Lymph Node Status.

Objective: To determine the diagnostic value of the haemoglobin, albumin, lymphocyte, and platelet (HALP) score in predicting axillary lymph node (ALN) involvement.

Study Design: Observational study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of General Surgery, Balıkesir University and Mersin City Hospital, Turkey from January 2016-December 2021.

[Investigation of the Contribution of Autoantibodies to Clinical Diagnosis in Liver Pathologies and the Identification of Accompanying Autoimmune Diseases].

Autoantibodies are frequently detected in the presence of autoimmune liver diseases (ALD) [autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)] and are widely used to classify the disease clinically. The aim of this study was to investigate the contribution of autoantibodies for the diagnosis of ALD and the identification of other accompanying systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARD). In addition, it was aimed to compare the results of indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) antinuclear antibody (ANA) patterns and extractable nuclear antigen (ENA) antibodies.

Predictive Factors of Success in Sleeve Gastrectomy: One-Year Follow-up and the Significance of HALP Score.

Objective: To investigate whether HALP score [hemoglobin, albumin, lymphocyte (LY), platelet] can predict weight loss in patients undergoing sleeve gastrectomy.

Study Design: A cohort study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of General Surgery, Balıkesir University, Turkey from July 2019 to July 2020.

[Investigation of the Clinical Significance of Anti-Dense Fine Speckled 70 (anti-DFS70) Autoantibody and Determination of Accompanying Pathologies].

Autoantibodies targeting nuclear and cytoplasmic autoantigens are used as markers in the diagnosis and classification of systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARD). The dense fine speckled (DFS) pattern is characterized by the fine-granular fluorescence of the nuclei in the interphase and the metaphase chromatin. DFS70 antibodies have been reported in healthy individuals, various autoimmune disorders, infection, cancer and inflammatory conditions.

Does nutritional status affect treatment tolerability, chemotherapy response and survival in metastatic gastric cancer patients? Results of a prospective multicenter study in Turkey.

Background: The possible impact of malnutrition on the efficacy and tolerability of modern chemotherapy for metastatic gastic adenocarcinoma (mGC) patients is unclear. With this study, we aimed to represent the possible impact of malnutrition on the efficacy and tolerability of chemotherapy, and also on the overall survival of mGC patients.

Methods: In this prospective multicenter study, we collected demographic, oncological and nutritional data of our mGC patients.

Survival outcomes after D1 and D2 lymphadenectomy with R0 resection in stage II-III gastric cancer: Longitudinal follow-up in a single center.

Objective: D2 lymphadenectomy (D2-LND) with curative resection (R0) is the cornerstone of gastric cancer treatment. In this study, we compared survival outcomes of D2-LDN with D1-LDN in patients who had undergone curative resection for Stages II and III primary gastric adenocarcinoma.

Material And Methods: Between April 1996 and March 2014, 153 consecutive patients with adenocarcinoma of the stomach underwent total gastrectomy with D1-LND or D2-LND.

A rare cause of inguinal hernia: scrotal cystocele.

Herniation of the urinary bladder into the inguinal canal is rare. It constitutes 1-3% of all inguinal hernias. Bladder herniation is usually asymptomatic, and it is usually diagnosed during surgery or as a result of intra-operative bladder injury.

Adjuvant versus neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in distal rectal cancer: Comparison of two decades in a single center.

Objective: Standard surgery alone was not able to decrease local recurrence (LR) rate below 20% in rectal cancer treatment. Thus, many centers administered neoadjuvant radiotherapy (preopRTx) with or without concomitant chemotherapy for the prevention of LR. In this study, the results of 164 consecutive patients with mid- and distal rectal cancer who received surgery and adjuvant chemoradiotherapy (Group A) or neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy (Group NA) followed by surgery are presented.

Separation and Enrichment of Gold in Water, Geological and Environmental Samples by Solid Phase Extraction on Multiwalled Carbon Nanotubes Prior to its Determination by Flame Atomic Absorption Spectrometry.

This study proposes the application of multi-walled carbon nanotubes as a solid sorbent for the preconcentration of gold prior to its flame atomic absorption spectrometry determination. Extraction was achieved by using a glass column (15.0 cm in length and 1.

Foreign body in the stomach: Dentures.

Although it is mostly observed in childhood, swallowing foreign bodies causes morbidity and mortality of a high percentage in the adult age group. Swallowed foreign bodies can be both harmless as well as life-threatening. The number, shape, size, and time of the swallowed foreign body to get deposited in the specific location determines the type of treatment.

Assessment of trace metal concentrations in muscle tissue of certain commercially available fish species from Kayseri, Turkey.

Regular consumption of fish has been widely recommended by health authorities. However, it is known that some species accumulate high levels of contaminants including heavy metals (e.g.

Intestinal Necrosis due to Giant Ovarian Cyst: A Case Report.

Intestinal pathologies due to ovarian cyst are observed rarely. Although a limited number of cases in neonatal and adolescent periods have been observed, no adult case has been reported in the literature. Two mechanisms are involved in intestinal complications due to ovarian cysts: torsion due to adhesion or compression of giant ovarian mass with a diameter of 9-10 cm.

Speciation of Cr(III) and Cr(VI) in geological and water samples by ytterbium(III) hydroxide coprecipitation system and atomic absorption spectrometry.

A novel coprecipitation method with ytterbium(III) hydroxide has been established for speciation of Cr(III) and Cr(VI) in geological and water samples. At pH 10, while Cr(III) was quantitatively recovered, Cr(VI) was recovered under 10% levels. Total chromium was determined reducing of Cr(VI) to Cr(III) in acidic media with KI reagent.

Trace element concentrations of some pet foods commercially available in Turkey.

Trace element levels in different types of cat and dog foods consumed in Turkey were determined by flame atomic absorption spectrometry after wet digestion method. Data, expressed on a dry weight basis, were analyzed according to food type (cat or dog, and dry or wet), predominant flavour (beef, fish, chicken), and manufacturer country. Good accuracy was ensured by the analysis of standard reference material (NIST-SRM 8418 Wheat Gluten).

Determination of total Cr in wastewaters of Cr electroplating factories in the I.organize industry region (Kayseri, Turkey) by ICP-AES.

The wastewater pollution in industrial areas is one of the most important environmental problems. Heavy metal pollution, especially chromium pollution in the wastewater sources from electroplating, dyeing, and tannery, has affected the life on earth. This pollution can affect on all ecosystems and human health directly or by food chain.

Preconcentration of some trace elements via using multiwalled carbon nanotubes as solid phase extraction adsorbent.

In present study preconcentration followed by solid phase extraction of heavy metal ions, Cu(II), Co(II), Ni(II) and Pb(II) using a multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWNTs) and complexing reagent o-cresolphthalein complexone were investigated. The effects of parameters, including pH of the solutions, amounts of complexing reagent, eluent type, sample volume, flow rates of solution, and matrix ions, were examined for the optimum recoveries of the analyte ions. The preconcentration factor was 40.

Trace element levels in some dried fruit samples from Turkey.

Trace element levels in nine different dried fruit samples from Kayseri, Turkey were determined by flame atomic absorption spectrometry after dry and wet digestion methods. Good accuracy was assured by the analysis of standard reference material (NIST-SRM 1515-Apple Leaves). The contents of trace elements in the samples were determined in the ranges of 1.

Trace metal contents in chewing gums and candies marketed in Turkey.

Cu, Ni, Pb, Fe, Mn, Cr and Cd contents were determined in 17 different brands of chewing gum and candy samples available in local markets of Kayseri, Turkey. Concentration of selected trace metals were estimated using flame atomic absorption spectrometer after dry and wet digestion methods. Out of 17 brands of chewing gums and candies analysed, four were cocoa based, two were sugar based and other were of fruit based.