Can fetal abdominal visceral adipose tissue and subcutaneous fat thickness be used for correct estimation of fetal weight? A preliminary study.

The aim of this study was to assess the accuracy of a new formula for the calculation of an estimated fetal weight (EFW) and to evaluate value of fetal visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and abdominal subcutaneous fat (SF) thickness on the prediction of birth weight. In this prospective study, fetal biometry, EFW, fetal VAT and SF thickness were measured in low-risk 37-41 gestational weeks pregnant women by ultrasonography. The linear regression analysis was performed to investigate the relationship between birth weight and obstetric measurements.

Gene Expression Profiles of Tumor Necrosis Factor-α and Endothelin-1 in Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Background/aims: The aim of this study was to observe the relationship between the gene expression profiles of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and endothelin (EDN)-1 and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Methods: A prospective, cross-sectional study performed at a tertiary-care academic center; 108 patients with snoring and day-time sleeplessness were included in this study carried out in the Otolaryngology Department. All patients were evaluated with 1-night polysomnography (PSG).

The Effect of Stress Incontinence Operations on Sexual Functions: Laparoscopic Burch versus Transvaginal Tape-O.

Aim: Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) has some negative emotional and physical effects on sexual functions. In this study, we aimed to question the effects of surgical treatment of stress incontinence on sexual function using the Pelvic Organ Prolapse/Urinary Incontinence Sexual Questionnaire (PISQ-12) form.

Materials And Methods: A total of 77 sexually active women who were surgically treated for SUI between 2014 and 2015 at a university hospital.

Investigation of Demodex folliculorum frequency in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Background: Background: Demodex mites are acari that reside in the pilosebaceous unit of the skin and have been associated with skin disorders.

Objective: The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of Demodex folliculorum (D. folliculorum) mites in polycystic ovary syndrome patients as well as to examine the relationship between Demodex infestation and the presence of acne and oily or dry skin types in polycystic ovary syndrome patients.

Factors affecting the rates of caesarean sections in cases with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) at term.

The aim of this retrospective study was to investigate the factors affecting the rates of caesarean section in cases with premature rupture of membranes (PROM) in term pregnancies. Eighty-two term PROM patients who presented to Turgut Ozal University and Erzurum Nene Hatun Hospitals between 2012 and 2014 were included. The effects of demographics, nulliparity, active-latent phase durations, presence of meconium and chorioamnionitis, requirement of oxytocin and cervical dilation at the initial examination on C/S rates were assessed.

Galectin-3: A biochemical marker to detect paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?

Purpose: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common form of arrhythmia. AF leads to electrical remodelling and fibrosis of the atria; however, the mechanism(s) remain poorly understood. Galectin-3 is a potential mediator of cardiac fibrosis.

Ischemia-Modified Albumin May Be a Novel Marker for Predicting Neonatal Neurologic Injury in Small-For-Gestational-Age Infants in Addition to Neuron-Specific Enolase.

 This study aims to evaluate hypoxia/ischemia and oxidant stress, and negative neurodevelopmental outcomes in small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infants.  Two study groups were established as SGA and appropriate-for-gestational-age (AGA) infants. SGA infants were allocated asymmetric and symmetric SGA infants.

CRP, HbA1c, lipid, and biochemical parameters and their relation with maternal visceral adipose tissue and subcutaneous fat tissue thickness.

Background/aim: The aim of this study was to find whether maternal visceral tissue (VAT) or subcutaneous fat tissue (SCFT) thicknesses are associated with CRP, HbA1c, lipid, and biochemical parameters in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Materials And Methods: Ninety pregnant women were enrolled. Body mass index (BMI), VAT, and SCFT were measured.

Nail alterations during pregnancy: a clinical study.

During pregnancy, cutaneous and appendageal alterations manifest and may cause concern in the subject. The nails may be affected by pregnancy. This study investigated the frequency and nature of nail changes occurring during pregnancy in 312 healthy, 18-40-year-old pregnant women in gestation weeks 16-40.

Hyperemesis gravidarum and its relation with maternal body fat composition.

The objective of this study was to determine if maternal body fat composition and body mass index were associated with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) in the first trimester of pregnancy. Healthy pregnant women (n = 30) without nausea and vomiting (control group) and women with HG (n = 54; study group), all with singleton pregnancy at 6-14 weeks gestational age, were included. Body mass index was measured before and during pregnancy.

Effect of combined oral contraceptive use on serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels and ultrasound parameters in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Purpose: To investigate if there is an effect of combined oral contraceptive (COC) use on serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D [25(OH)D] levels in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Methods: PCOS was defined by the 2003 Rotterdam criteria. All patients with PCOS were treated with a COC containing 0.

Effects of curcumin on ovarian ischemia-reperfusion injury in a rat model.

Ischemia-reperfusion injury is a significant problem following reperfusion treatment for ovarian torsion. It is generally caused by reactive oxygen species-induced damage. Antioxidant agents, such as curcumin, may protect ovaries from this adverse effect.

Is There a Relationship Between Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Tissue Fibrillin-1 Levels?

Purpose: Pelvic organ prolapse is a multifactorial disorder in which extracellular matrix defects are implicated. Fibrillin-1 level is reduced in stress urinary incontinence. In Marfan syndrome, which is associated with mutations in Fibrillin-1, pelvic floor disorders are commonly observed.

The effects of hypnotherapy during transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate needle biopsy for pain and anxiety.

Introduction: Several studies evaluating the tolerance of transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)-guided needle biopsies showed that moderate-to-severe pain was associated with the procedure. Additionally, prebiopsy anxiety or rebiopsy as a result of a prior biopsy procedure is mentioned as factors predisposing to higher pain intensity. Thus, in this study, we investigated the effects of hypnotherapy during transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate needle biopsy for pain and anxiety.

Gut satiety hormones and hyperemesis gravidarum.

Unlabelled: Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is described as unexplained excessive nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Some gut hormones that regulate appetite may have important role in etiopathogenesis of HG and weight changes during pregnancy. In this study, levels of gut satiety hormones were evaluated in pregnant women with HG.

Novel approach for pain control in patients undergoing prostate biopsy: iliohypogastric nerve block with or without topical application of prilocaine-lidocaine: a randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: To investigate the efficacy of a novel anesthetic technique called iliohypogastric nerve block (INB) for pain control in patients undergoing prostate biopsy.

Materials And Methods: A total of 59 consecutive patients who underwent transrectal ultrasound guided prostates biopsies were included in the study. Patients were randomized into four groups: (1) control, no method of anesthesia was administered, (2) intrarectal prilocaine-lidocaine cream application, (3) INB and (4) INB + intrarectal prilocaine-lidocaine cream application (combined group).

Relationship between placental localisation, birth weight, umbilical Doppler parameters, and foetal sex.

Background/aim: 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.

Relation between abdominal subcutaneous fat tissue thickness and inflammatory markers during pregnancy.

Introduction: Subcutaneous abdominal fat thickness (SCFT) is important for predisposition to metabolic and cardiovascular diseases. Our aim was to evaluate maternal SCFT and metabolic changes (such as insulin resistance and high inflammatory markers) during pregnancy.

Material And Methods: A total of 92 pregnant women between 24-28 weeks of gestation were enrolled in the study.

Effect of Hypericum perforatum on intraperitoneal adhesion formation in rats.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Hypericum perforatum for prevention of adhesion formation in rats.

Material And Methods: Twenty-four female wistar rats underwent left uterine horn adhesion model. Rats were randomised into 4 groups.

Effect of underlying infertility factors on second trimester serum screening results.

Objective: To determine whether assisted reproductive technologies (ART) alone or an underlying cause of infertility has any effect on second trimester serum screening results.

Study Design: Second trimester serum screening results of ART pregnancies of women with polycystic ovary syndrome (IVF-P group) were compared with those of women who underwent ART due to malefactor infertility (IVF-M group) and of women who conceived spontaneously.

Results: Comparison of the groups for a-fetoprotein, beta-hCG, and beta-hCG multiples of the median (MoM) revealed a significant difference between the IVF-M and control groups.

Does vitamin E prevent tubal damage caused by smoking? A light microscopy and animal study.

Objective: To assess the histomorphological effects of smoking on the cilia of fallopian tubes in mice and the effect of vitamin E on the negative effects of smoke.

Study Design: Eighteen 12-14 week-old Swiss albino type female mice were randomly divided into three groups, each consisting of six mice: Group A: control group; Group B: mice exposed to cigarette smoke; Group C: mice exposed to cigarette smoke together with vitamin E. Groups B and C were exposed to cigarette smoke for 10 weeks.

Transcervical intrauterine levobupivacaine or lidocaine infusion for pain control during endometrial biopsy.

Background: Endometrial biopsy is a common procedure for the investigation of many gynecological disorders including abnormal uterine bleeding, postmenopausal bleeding, abnormal cytology and infertility. Most women experience some degree of discomfort and pain during the procedure. Pain may occur during dilation of the cervix for insertion of the catheter and during endometrial biopsy, which further aggravates pain by inducing uterine contraction.

Effect of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor antibody during early fetal development in rats.

Objective: To examine the effect of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) antibody Bevacizumab during early fetal development in rats.

Methods: Presumed-pregnant rats received single intraperitoneal injection of Bevacizumab (0-20 mg/kg) on gestational day (GD) 3, 7, and 14 (n = 2 rats/group). After Study 1 (dose range finding study), Study 2 performed with intraperitoneal 20 mg/kg bevacizumab or saline on GD 7 (n = 6 rats/group including the Study 1).

Ischemia-modified albumin may be a novel marker for the diagnosis and follow-up of necrotizing enterocolitis.

Aim: We investigate the efficacy of serial ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) measurements in diagnosis and follow-up of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), and compare its effectiveness with C-reactive protein (CRP), interleukin-6 (IL-6), in NEC.

Methods: Preterm infants, whose gestational age and weight matched each other, were grouped as control (n = 36) and NEC (n = 37). IMA, CRP, IL-6 levels were measured on the third day of life for the control group and on the day of diagnosis (first day), third, and seventh days of NEC.

Relation between serum PAPP-A level and umbilical cord thickness during first trimester of pregnancy.

Purpose: To evaluate the relation between umbilical cord diameter versus pregnancy associated plasma protein-A (PAPP-A) level in first trimester women.

Method: Cord diameter were measured and patients were divided into two groups according to frequency distribution analysis as below or above 3.7 mm for free loop diameter (FCD) and below or above 3.