Amniotic membrane transplantation in the treatment of macular hole secondary to neuroretinitis.

This case report aims to demonstrate the use of amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT) as a treatment for a refractory full-thickness macular hole (FTMH) that developed secondary to neuroretinitis. A 14-year-old girl presented to our hospital with a complaint of blurred vision persisting for one week. The patient was diagnosed with neuroretinitis due to cat scratch disease with a FTMH that developed secondarily.

Efficacy of adjunctive injectable platelet-rich fibrin as a first-line treatment in temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis: a retrospective cohort study.

This study was performed to compare the outcomes of adjunctive injections (injectable platelet-rich fibrin (iPRF), hyaluronic acid (HA)) and arthrocentesis only (AO) in the treatment of temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis. The study included 127 female patients (mean age 52.3 years).

New hydrazone derivatives: synthesis, characterization, carbonic anhydrase I-II enzyme inhibition, anticancer activity and studies.

A new series of hydrazone derivatives () were prepared from a condensation reaction between different hydrazide derivatives and 3-formylbenzoic acid. Through the use of several spectral techniques, such as H-NMR, C-NMR, and elemental analysis, the structures of the compounds were clarified. The crystal structure of compound was obtained by single-crystal X-ray crystallography.

Matrix preparation and workflow for microplastics analysis in soil.

One of the main difficulties in microplastic (MP) research is the lack of standardized, real-world methods such as matrix blank and simultaneous tracking of polymer particles for enumeration. Building on a previous study, a matrix preparation and experimental workflow for soil matrices is presented that addresses the challenges of purification to allow subsequent analysis using Nile Red-stained MPs as a surrogate. Key steps include peroxide digestion and density separation (NaI) followed by centrifugation for low density polyethylene (LDPE) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) surrogates to assess recoveries in terms of number and size, based on fluorescence microscopy and Raman spectroscopy.

Distinct Optical Excitation Mechanisms of a Coherent Magnon in a van der Waals Antiferromagnet.

The control of antiferromagnets with ultrashort optical pulses has emerged as a prominent field of research. Tailored laser excitation can launch coherent spin waves at terahertz frequencies, yet a comprehensive description of their generation mechanisms is still lacking despite extensive efforts. Using terahertz emission spectroscopy, we investigate the generation of a coherent magnon mode in the van der Waals antiferromagnet NiPS_{3} under a range of photoexcitation conditions.

A Comparison of Different Transfer Techniques in Evaluating Specimen Adequacy in FNAB: An Unexplored Topic.

Introduction: This study compared two conventional smear methods during FNAB: The method where the green part of the syringe is touched to the slide (Technique 1) and the method where the contents are rapidly sprayed (Technique 2). We investigated differences in specimen adequacy, diagnostic outcomes, and variations among pathological subgroups.

Methods: FNAB was performed on 128 lesions from 119 patients, and the samples were classified according to the Bethesda System.

Comparative outcomes of blunt and penetrating diaphragmatic ruptures: A single trauma center study.

Objectives: Diaphragma rupture is an insidious case following thoracoabdominal trauma with significant morbidity and mortality rates, if left untreated. Its symptoms might be masked by other associated injuries, which are often present, especially following blunt trauma. Modern imaging modalities might overlook a present diaphragmatic rupture.

Evaluation of the long-term outcomes of patients with hepatitis delta.

Objective: To evaluate the long-term outcomes of hepatitis delta patients, including cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), based on clinical and laboratory data.

Methodology: A retrospective evaluation was conducted on patients diagnosed with hepatitis delta. The patients were formed into four groups: no-treatment, pegylated interferon, oral antiviral, and combined treatment.

The Impact of COVID-19 Infection on the Development of Stroke, Pulmonary Embolism, and Myocardial Infarction: A Retrospective Study.

Introduction: This study compares the period during which thromboembolic disease develops after contact with the virus before, during, and after the pandemic.

Methods: In this study, the medical records of patients with a preliminary diagnosis of myocardial infarction (MI), pulmonary embolism (PE), and ischemic stroke who presented to the Emergency Department before, during, and after the pandemic (when vaccination rates increased) were retrospectively examined. Data on whether these patients had COVID-19 or were vaccinated, the time interval between infection/vaccination and the onset of these conditions, and the prognosis were analyzed.

Correlation of Pneumonia Severity Index and CURB-65 Score with Neutrophil/Lymphocyte Ratio, Platelet/Lymphocyte Ratio, and Monocyte/Lymphocyte Ratio in Predicting In-Hospital Mortality for Community-Acquired Pneumonia: Observational Study.

: Community-acquired pneumonia is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, and various scoring systems and laboratory assessments are available for predicting prognosis. The untapped potential of combining the neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio (NLR) with the monocyte/lymphocyte ratio (MLR) and platelet/lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and their correlation with the pneumonia severity index (PSI) and CURB-65 motivated our research. We thought that this would provide more robust data for predicting CAP prognosis.

Microplastics pollution in Gulf of Bandırma, Sea of Marmara: Biota and sediment.

Plastic pollution has become a serious environmental problem on a global scale. Microplastics (MP), in particular, pose a significant threat to marine ecosystems. This study assesses the abundance, distribution, and characteristics of microplastics (MP) present in the Sea of Marmara, where the specimens of selected mollusk (Ostrea edulis, Mytilus galloprovincialis, Rapana venosa), fish (Mugil cephalus, Pomatomus saltatrix), and sediment were investigated.

Through the lens of oncologists when communicating with non-Western migrants about cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis: Results from a Dutch online survey.

Objectives: With rising cancer incidence rates and a growing migrant population in Europe, understanding oncologists' challenges in communication and providing cancer care to patients with a non-Western migration (NWM) background is crucial. This study aimed to explore the perspectives and experiences of oncologists, including those in training, as they interact with such patients about their cancer diagnosis, stage, treatment, and prognosis.

Methods: Between June and September 2023, an online survey was conducted among medical oncologists and trainees (MO) and pulmonologists and trainees (PO) from university medical centers or regional hospitals in the Netherlands.

Atmospheric aggravation potential of a wastewater treatment plant concerning organochlorine pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls, and polybrominated diphenyl ether emissions.

The pollution potential of a municipal wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Bursa, Türkiye, in terms of organochlorine pesticides (ΣOCPs), polychlorinated biphenyls (ΣPCBs), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (ΣPBDEs), was investigated in air samples. Concentrations were determined using polyurethane foam disk samplers at key processes, such as the aeration tank (AT) and settling chamber (SC) of the WWTP and the background area (BA) at an urban site. Atmospheric concentration levels of PBDEs at the SC are 1.

Direct Observation of a Photoinduced Topological Phase Transition in Bi-Doped (Pb,Sn)Se.

Ultrafast photoexcitation offers a novel approach to manipulating quantum materials. One of the long-standing goals in this field is to achieve optical control over topological properties. However, the impact on their electronic structures, which host gapless surface states, has yet to be directly observed.

Development of lacosamide-loaded in-situ gels through experimental design for evaluation of ocular irritation in vitro and in vivo.

Lacosamide (LCM) selectively increases the slow inactivation of voltage-gated sodium channels (VGSCs) and is a N-methyl d-aspartate acid (NMDA) receptor glycine site antagonist. Therefore, it can be used in dryness-related hyperexcitability of corneal cold receptor nerve terminals. Ocular in-situ gels remain in liquid form until they reach the target site, where they undergo a sol-gel transformation in response to specific stimuli.

Terahertz field-induced metastable magnetization near criticality in FePS.

Controlling the functional properties of quantum materials with light has emerged as a frontier of condensed-matter physics, leading to the discovery of various light-induced phases of matter, such as superconductivity, ferroelectricity, magnetism and charge density waves. However, in most cases, the photoinduced phases return to equilibrium on ultrafast timescales after the light is turned off, limiting their practical applications. Here we use intense terahertz pulses to induce a metastable magnetization with a remarkably long lifetime of more than 2.

Analytical Challenges and Strategies for Particle-Based Analysis of Airborne Micro(nano)plastics in Size-Fractionated Samples Using Microscopy, SEM/EDX, and Raman Spectroscopy.

Inhalable micro(nano)plastics (MNPs) have emerged as a significant global concern due to their abundance and persistence in the atmosphere. Despite a growing body of literature addressing the analytical requirements of airborne MNPs, the issue of inhalable fractions and analysis of slotted substrates remains unclear. Therefore, the objective of this study is to perform a systematic particle-based analysis and characterization of inhalable microplastics (MPs) collected by a high-volume sampler equipped with a five-stage cascade impactor with a size range of 10 μm to <0.

Comparison of the Effects of Four Laser Wavelengths on Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ) in a Murine Model: An Photobiomodulation Study.

This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of lasers at various wavelengths in treating medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) using biochemical, clinical scoring, micro CT analysis, and histopathological methods. The study follows the ARRIVE guidelines to ensure robust and transparent research. In our study, there were 6 groups, including one SHAM group, one CONTROL group, and four experimental groups, with 8 rats in each individual group.

Anti-cancer effect of sodium pentaborate in combination with cisplatin on lung cancer cell lines.

Background: Despite the development of novel therapeutic modalities, lung cancer persists as the leading cause of cancer-related mortality. Platinum-based treatments represent the most prominent treatment option, with cisplatin being the most frequently utilized chemotherapeutic agent. However, cisplatin has several serious side effects.

Evaluation of the efficacy of diosmin and chrysin against tau-fluvalinate exposure in rats.

Tau-fluvalinate is a type 2 pyrethroid insecticide. Diosmin and chrysin are flavonoids with antioxidant and anti-apoptotic effects. Role of diosmin and chrysin against infavorable toxic effects caused by tau-fluvalinate and the underlying mechanisms of these effects were investigated.

Transported Entropy of Ions and Peltier Coefficients in 8YSZ and 10Sc1CeSZ Electrolytes for Solid Oxide Cells.

In this study, the transported entropy of ions for 8YSZ and 10Sc1CeSZ electrolytes was experimentally determined to enable precise modeling of heat transport in solid oxide cells (SOCs). The Peltier coefficient, crucial for thermal management, was directly calculated, highlighting reversible heat transport effects in the cell. While data for 8YSZ are available in the literature, providing a basis for comparison, the results for 10Sc1CeSZ show slightly smaller Seebeck coefficients but higher transported ion entropies.