Tear film osmolarity in patients with diabetes mellitus.

Purpose: To compare tear film osmolarity (TFO) between patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and normal healthy individuals.

Methods: In this prospective case-controlled study, the TFO in 46 normal subjects (control group) and 55 patients with DM (study group) was evaluated. TFO in milliosmole (mOsm) was measured by using an auto-osmometer.

Effect of erythropoietin on liver regeneration in an experimental model of partial hepatectomy.

Background And Aim: The liver shows remarkable regeneration ability after damage or resection. The main stimulant for hepatic regeneration is resection. Erythropoietin (EPO), which was initially used for anemia therapy, is today known as a general tissue protector owing to its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, anti-apoptotic, and angiogenic properties.

Effects of ebselen versus nimodipine on cerebral vasospasm subsequent to experimental subarachnoid hemorrhage in rats.

We investigated the effect of ebselen relative to nimodipine in an animal model of subarachnoid hemorrhage. Thirty Wistar albino rats were divided into 5 groups: G1, no intervention; G2, sham surgery without subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH); G3, SAH only; G4, SAH plus nimodipine treatment; G5, SAH plus ebselen treatment. For G2 animals, physiological saline (0.

The effects of resveratrol on the healing of left colonic anastomosis.

Introduction: Resveratrol (RSV) is a natural polyphenolic compound found in grape skins and the red wine which improves histological reorganization of the regenerating tissue in dermal wound healing. Since anastomotic healing possesses paramount importance to prevent complications in colorectal surgery, the present study is aimed to evaluate the effect of RSV on the healing of experimental left colonic anastomoses.

Methods: Thirty-two male Wistar albino rats were randomized into two groups and subjected to colonic anastomosis.

Is direct method of low density lipoprotein cholesterol measurement appropriate for targeting lipid lowering therapy?

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the Friedewald Formula with direct homogeneous low density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) assay for the detection of LDL-C levels.

Methods: Fasting serum samples were obtained for lipid analysis from 1001 patients. Total cholesterol (TC) and triglyceride (TG) levels were measured with enzymatic methods and the measurements of high density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and LDL-C levels were detected using direct methods.