Publications by authors named "F OEzlem Coskun"

Biomass is a key element in biofuels which can be defined as a fuel produced through contemporary biological processes, and its increased use can support the EU's aims of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Information on the nature and the quality of the biomass or biofuel is important in order to support the optimization of their combustion with respect to realizing higher efficiencies and lower emissions during energy production. Three reference materials were produced by a collaborative approach among national metrology institutes and designated institutes within the scope of the EMPIR project: BIOFMET.

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Bariatric surgery rates have been increasing in the treatment of obesity worldwide recently. In addition to many physical changes after bariatric surgery, the bioavailability of medications can also be significantly affected. In this article, we present a 51-year-old female patient diagnosed with lithium toxicity after sleeve gastrectomy surgery.

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Article Synopsis
  • A study was conducted on medical university students to analyze the prevalence and patterns of tobacco and e-cigarette use in a country where e-cigarette sales are banned.
  • Out of 1,054 surveyed students, a notable percentage reported smoking cigarettes (37.7%), with fewer using e-cigarettes (4.0%) or water pipes (4.5%).
  • Many e-cigarette users underestimated the health risks associated with nicotine and other harmful chemicals, and a significant portion obtained e-cigarettes through illegal means despite the ban.
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