The Matrix Metalloproteinase Inhibitor Batimastat Reduces Epidural Fibrosis After Laminectomy in Rats.

Aim: To investigate the efficacy of locally applied batimastat after laminectomy in preventing postoperative epidural fibrosis.

Material And Methods: Thirty-two Wistar albino male rats weighing 200?250 g were used. The rats were assigned to four different groups (I-Control group, II-sham group, III-Laminectomy+Batimastat group, and IV-Laminectomy+SpongostanTM group).

Burnout and anxiety level of healthcare professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic in Turkey.

Background: COVID-19 has affected many countries in the world and has been known as one of the fast-spreading viruses in recent history.

Objective: Our aim is to reveal the level of anxiety and burnout, attitudes, thoughts, and behaviors of healthcare professionals about COVID-19 in Turkey.

Methods: The individuals included in the study answered seven questions containing demographic information, 27 questions determining their views and perspectives on COVID-19.

Safety and Complications of Sedation Anesthesia during Pediatric Auditory Brainstem Response Testing.

Objective: The auditory brainstem response (ABR) test has been widely used in childhood. Although it is a painless procedure, sedation can be needed in pediatric patients. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate safety and complications of sedation anesthesia applied in pediatric patients during ABR testing.

Percutaneous Kyphoplasty: Is Bilateral Approach Necessary?

Study Design: A multicenter retrospective study of patients who underwent unilateral and bilateral balloon kyphoplasty.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the radiographic and clinical results of unilateral and bilateral balloon kyphoplasty to treat osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.

Summary Of Background Data: Percutaneous kyphoplasty has long been used as a successful method in the treatment of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.

Use of programmable versus nonprogrammable shunts in the management of normal pressure hydrocephalus: A multicenter retrospective study with cost-benefit analysis in Turkey.

Ventriculoperitoneal shunt systems that are used in the treatment of normal pressure hydrocephalus are often associated with drainage problems. Adjustable shunt systems can prevent or treat these problems, but they may be expensive. The aim of our study is to compare the complications and total cost of several shunt systems.

Protective effects of minocycline against short-term ischemia-reperfusion injury in rat brain.

The aim of this study was to assess the effects of minocycline on cerebral ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury in rats. The study was carried out on 24 male Wistar albino rats, weighing 200-250 g, which were divided into three groups: (i) control (n = 8), (ii) I/R (n = 8) and (iii) I/R + minocycline (n = 8). Minocycline was administrated at a dose of 90 mg/kg p.