Analgesic effects of oligonol, acupuncture and quantum light therapy on chronic nonbacterial prostatitis.

Background: Chronic Nonbacterial Prostatitis (CNBP) is a condition that frequently causes long-term pain and a significant decrease in the quality of life.

Objectives: The present study aimed to examine the analgesic effects of oligonol, acupuncture, quantum light therapy and their combinations on estrogen-induced CNBP in rats.

Materials And Methods: This experimental study was conducted in Edirne, Turkey, using a simple randomized allocation.

The protective effects of Ginkgo biloba EGb761 extract against renal ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats.

Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the protective effects of Ginkgo biloba EGb761 extract on renal ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury in rats.

Materials And Methods: 26 male Wistar albino rats were divided into four groups: First group (n=6), which served as control received only standard pellet; second group (IR) (n=6) was subjected to renal I/R injury; a third group (Gb) (n=7) was given additional EGb761 extract; and rats in the fourth group (IR-Gb) (n=7) had been treated with EGb761 extract before they were subjected to I/R injury. After rats were euthanized, renal tissues were analyzed microscopically, and tissue malondyaldehyde (MDA), catalase (CAT), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) levels were determined.

Mid-aortic syndrome presenting with unusual stenoses.

We report on the case of a 13-year-old female presenting with dizziness and nausea related to high blood pressure. A complete medical evaluation revealed that the patient had middle-aortic syndrome (MAS), in which there was a severe stenosis of the abdominal aorta that affected her renal and visceral arteries. If left untreated, this syndrome may lead to serious complications such as renal insufficiency or congestive heart failure.

Influence of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors on leptin-induced endothelial cell proliferation, migration, and capillary-like tube formation.

Objective: This study investigated the impact of the hepatic hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors (statins) on the leptin-induced human umbilical vein endothelial (HUVE) cell proliferation, migration, and capillary-like tube formation.

Methods: The HUVE cells were isolated and cultured, and stimulated with leptin, statins (cerivastatin, fluvastatin, simvastatin), mevalonate, farnesyl pyrophosphate, geranylgeranyl pyrophosphate, or methyl-β-cyclodextrin. The endothelial cell proliferation was assessed using the Neubauer counting chamber.

The prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) among Turkish immigrants in Germany.

Aim: To determine the seroprevalence of Hepatitis B (HBV) among Turkish immigrants living in Germany.

Subjects And Methods: A cross-sectional, multi-centered study was conducted among 1319 Turkish immigrants who were living in Germany and admitted to the clinics for any reason. Participants were tested for Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), hepatitis B surface antibody (Anti-HBs) and antibodies to hepatitis B core antigen (Anti-HBc).

Effects of parathyroid hormone-related peptide on the large conductance calcium-activated potassium channel and calcium homeostasis in vascular smooth muscle cells.

Aim: To demonstrate the impact of the parathyroid hormone-related peptide (PTHrP) on the large conductance calcium-activated potassium (BKCa) channels in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) and hyperpolarization of the cell membrane and its dependence on calcium.

Materials And Methods: VSMC were isolated from rat aorta and further subcultured. Four experiments were conducted in calcium-release measurements and each of them consisted of a control group, PTHrP, chemical substance, and PTHrP + chemical substance.

Importance of large conductance calcium-activated potassium channels (BKCa) in interleukin-1b-induced adhesion of monocytes to endothelial cells.

Objective: The present study investigated the role of the large conductance calcium-activated potassium channels (BKCa) in interleukin-1b (IL-1b) induced inflammation.

Materials And Methods: Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were isolated and cultured. Endothelial cell membrane potential measurements were accomplished using the fluorescent dye DiBAC4(3).

Effect of bauhinia bauhinioides kallikrein inhibitor on endothelial proliferation and intracellular calcium concentration.

Objectives: Proteinase inhibitors act as a defensive system against predators e.g. insects, in plants.

The impact of statins on FGF-2-stimulated human umbilical vein endothelial cells.

Aim: To determine the effects of different types of statins on proliferative and migrative behaviors of basic fibroblastic growth factor (FGF)-2-stimulated endothelial cells.

Materials And Methods: Human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) were isolated and cultured. Groups were arranged in order to observe the impact of each individual substance alone, or under stimulation with statin on FGF-2-stimulated endothelial cells.

Acute left main coronary artery occlusion.

The treatment of an acute left main coronary artery occlusion still poses a challenge. In this case report we present a 50-year-old patient with an acute occlusion of the left main artery. After a successful angioplasty without "stenting" due to the complexity of the stenosis the patient underwent a successful bypass surgery.

Deep vein thrombosis and novel oral anticoagulants: a clinical review.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common disease associated with high rates of mortality and significant morbidity. The diagnostic approach of DVT has evolved over the years. Algorithmical use of pretest probability, D-Dimer testing and ultrasonography allow safe and accurate investigation of DVT.

The importance of anatomical region of local anesthesia for prostate biopsy; a randomized clinical trial.

Introduction: In our study, the efficiency and reliability of lidocaine (1 cc/1%) application during transrectal ultrasound-guided (TRUS) prostate biopsy to levatores prostate was studied. Levatores prostate was visualized on a cadaver dissection previously.

Patients And Methods: Eighty outpatients with lower urinary tract complaints or were suspected clinically to have prostate cancer were submitted to TRUS-guided prostate biopsy.

The effects of different types of statins on proliferation and migration of HGF-induced Human Umbilical Vein Endothelial Cells (HUVECs).

Background And Aim: Statins are HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors within the framework of cholesterol biosynthesis and used to lower the low-density lipoprotein (LDL). There are other aspects of statins can deploy a protective effect, even without the LDL's lowering. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of different type of statins on proliferative and migrative behaviors of Hepatocyte Growth Factor (HGF) induced human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs).

Giant aneurysm of the right coronary artery with fistula to right atrium.

Coronary artery aneurysms are rare entities with a prevalence of 0.15%-4.9%.

Pneumatosis intestinalis: a rare cause of lower gastrointestinal bleeding.

Pneumatosis intestinalis is an uncommon condition characterized by the presence of gas in the bowel wall. We present the case of a 49-year-old man admitted to our Clinic for his 4 day long haematochezia. Colonoscopy revealed pneumatosis coli as a cause of the lower gastrointestinal bleeding.

Discovery of asymptomatic Krukenberg tumors diagnosed during caesarean section: therapy with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy.

We report a case of the discovery of asymptomatic Krukenberg tumors in a 37-year-old woman in the 37th week of pregnancy during caesarean section. Subsequent gastroscopy revealed an adenocarcinoma of the stomach as the primary tumor site. The patient was treated with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC).

Early postoperative hemodynamic performances of stented versus stentless aortic xenografts in aortic valve replacement in elderly patients: a comparative study.

Background And Aim: Surgical valve replacement is the most commonly performed for aortic stenosis. Randomized trials comparing stentless to stented bioprostheses for aortic valve replacement in elderly are scarce. The aim of our study was comparing and evaluating the early hemodynamic performances of Hancock™ stented and FreeStyle™ stentless xenograft aortic valves in aortic valve replacement in elderly patients.

Unusual localization of a primary hydatid cyst: a subcutaneous mass in the paraumbilical region.

Hydatid cyst disease caused by Echinoccus granulosus is not a rare disease and mostly localized in liver and lung. The localization of the disease in the subcutaneous paraumbilical region without any other organ involvement is a unique existence that we present. A 63-year-old Turkish male complaining of abdominal distention and pain had an abdominal mass for one year.

The effect of Amifostine (Ethyol) on intestinal anastomosis in rats with radiation enteritis.

Background: Preoperative radiotherapy in colorectal cancers is being used as an adjuvant therapy with increasing frequency. Postoperative complications in early and late periods in various ratios are reported. It has also been shown that radiation has a delaying effect on wound healing and this effect is dose-dependent.

Which is a better treatment for carotid artery stenosis: stenting or endarterectomy?

Carotid stenosis amenable to surgical or interventional revascularization accounts for 5-12% of all new strokes. Several randomized trials have shown that carotid endarterectomy (CEA) for the treatment of symptomatic and asymptomatic carotid stenosis is superior to medical treatment. Application of a carotid artery stent (CAS) representing a good alternative for many patients.

The antiproliferative effect of pinostrobin on human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC).

Background: Atherosclerosis and stent re-stenosis are problems that are accompanied with high morbidity and mortality. Endothelial cell proliferation plays a role in both diseases, so the quest for potent inhibitors is still ongoing.

Aim: The flavonoid pinostrobin previously showed cytotoxic effects on different cell lines.

Preventive Health Perspective in Sports Medicine: The Trend at the Use of Medications and Nutritional Supplements during 5 Years Period between 2003 and 2008 in Football.

Objective: To assess the prevalence of medication and nutritional supplement use in male Football Super League players and to observe the long term changes of players' attitudes during 5 years period (4 seasons).

Study Design: Retrospective study.

Material And Methods: Review and analysis of 4176 doping control forms -declaration reports- about players' medication intake including; Super League, UEFA Cup and the UEFA Champions League matches.

An unusual case of retained bullet in the heart since World War II: a case report.

Although bullets penetrating into the heart are usually known as fatal, retained cardiac bullets can have a silent course without causing any cardiovascular complications. An 89 year-old patient with myocardial infarction was admitted to our department hemodynamically stable and widely awake. His electrocardiogram didn't show any evidence of ischemia.

Severe Valvular Regurgitation: An Unexpected Complication During Transapical Aortic Valve Implantation Treated Successfully with the "Valve-in-Valve" Procedure.

Severe symptomatic aortic stenosis (AS) in a multimorbid 77 year old female was treated with transapical aortic valve implantation with a 23 mm Edwards Sapien valve. Severe valvular regurgitation following implantation, probably due to structural valve failure, was treated successfully with a second valve-in-valve implantation. During a follow-up time of 2,5 years no further problems occurred.

Family medicine and sports medicine students' perceptions of their educational environment at a primary health care center in Germany: using the DREEM questionnaire.

The medical learning environment is changing progressively due to its crucial importance in clinical learning and educational performance. The purpose of this study was to investigate student perceptions of the medical learning environment at a primary health care center outside of a university hospital using the Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure (DREEM) questionnaire. Various aspects of the environment were compared between family medicine (FM) and sports medicine (SM) students to assess the role of these different rotations and their effect on student perceptions.