Publications by authors named "F Orak"
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the presence of glycopeptide resistance and virulence genes in Enterococcus spp. isolated from cheese and the clonal relationship of E. faecium species with rectal surveillance isolates.
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- A study was conducted to compare the effectiveness of the Autar and Padua risk assessment scales in predicting venous thromboembolism (VTE) among 228 ICU patients.
- Results showed the Autar scale had a higher predictive accuracy (AUC of 0.61) compared to the Padua scale (AUC of 0.53), although both scales demonstrated high sensitivity (100%) but low specificity.
- The findings suggest that the Autar scale is more reliable for assessing VTE risk in ICU patients and is recommended for guiding prophylactic treatment.
Objective: To identify the microorganisms responsible for superinfections in patients admitted with COVID-19 and evaluate the impact of empirical antibiotic regimen and comorbid disease on superinfections comparing COVID-19 patients with and without secondary infection.
Study Design: A descriptive study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Microbiology, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Kahramanmaras, Turkiye, from March to July 2020.
Objective: To examine the in vitro antifungal effects of water-soluble pure elemental boron with an alkaline solution against Candida species, Trichophyton species, and Aspergillus fumigatus that cause superficial mycosis.
Methods: The study was conducted at the microbiology laboratory of Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Hospital, Kahramanmaras, Turkey, from June to December 2018, and comprised fungal strains isolated from patients with superficial mycosis who visited the dermatology clinic. The in vitro antifungal effects of the boron solution at various concentrations were determined using the microbroth dilution method.
Background: Any kind of breast shaping aims certain endpoints, and results are expected to be durable. We present a breast shaping technique with an anatomical basis, reproducible and long-lasting results.
Methods: A total of 700 patients have been operated on with this technique.