Is the High-Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Energy an Effective Treatment for Urinary Incontinence in Women?

Purpose: To assess the effectiveness and safety of high-intensity focused electromagnetic technology (HIFEM) used as a therapeutic approach in patients with stress and mixed urinary incontinence.

Patients And Methods: Thirty-five females suffering from stress and mixed urinary incontinence were included in the study. The electromagnetic chair (BTL EMSELLA) was applied to the patient's pelvic area twice a week for 28 minutes, totaling 6 sessions.

COMPARISON OF LAPAROSCOPIC AND OPEN PYELOPLASTY IMPACT ON COMFORT AND SUCCESS: A RETROSPECTIVE, SINGLE CENTER STUDY.

Ureteropelvic junction obstruction causes hydronephrosis and may lead to renal parenchymal damage unless timely diagnosed and treated. Although open pyeloplasty is still the gold standard, it needs to be compared with new techniques. In this study, we compared laparoscopic and open pyeloplasty.

Production of Bovine Colostrum for Human Consumption to Improve Health.

Colostrum contains all essential nutrients for the neonate during the first days of life, with impacts that continue far beyond these first days. Bovine colostrum has been used for human consumption due to the high concentrations of bioactive proteins, vitamins, minerals, growth factors, as well as free and conjugated oligosaccharides. Processes involved in the preparation of bovine colostrum for human consumption play a pivotal role in preserving and maintaining the activity of the bioactive molecules.

Additional VCUG-related parameters for predicting the success of endoscopic injection in children with primary vesicoureteral reflux.

Introduction And Objective: Prediction of vesicoureteral reflux (VUR) prognosis and decision for treatment are usually made according to the reflux grading classification. But the management of VUR is still controversial since there are difficulties in distinguishing reflux grade due to inter- and intra-observer variations. Previous studies have demonstrated that the distal ureteral diameter ratio (UDR) on voiding cystourethrography (VCUG) may be more predictive for clinical prognosis than reflux grade.

Effectiveness and complications of mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy in children: one center experience with 232 kidney units.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and complications of mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) surgery using 14-20 Fr access sheaths in pediatric patients, as well as the results of postoperative stone analysis and metabolic urine analysis.

Material And Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the records of 206 pediatric patients (232 kidney units) who underwent mini-PCNL for kidney stones in our clinic between February 2011 and December 2018. We evaluated the demographic characteristics, complications, stone-free rates, and the results of chemical analysis and urinary metabolic analysis.

Can the expression level of PIWIL 2 gene be a serum marker for prostate cancer? A single-center prospective study.

Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the predictive value of the serum expression level of Piwi-like 2 (PIWIL2), a stem cell protein, for prostate cancer (PCa).

Materials And Method: This randomized and prospective study included a total of 60 volunteers between 50 and 75 years old. Cases were assigned to three groups according to prostate-specific antigen (PSA) elevations and pathology reports, with 20 participants in each group.

The Incidence and Related Risk Factors of Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension after Acute Pulmonary Embolism.

Objectives: More than half of (> 50%) the patients with choronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) have no acute pulmonary embolism history with clinical signs, so determining the actual incidence and prevalence of CTEPH is difficult. This study aimed to investigate the incidence of CTEPH and the risk factors that may be associated with CTEPH in patients with acute pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE).

Material And Methods: Three hundred and eighteen patients with acute pulmonary embolism diagnosed by thorax CT or ventilation/perfussion scintigraphy in our clinic were included into this study.

Aflatoxin M1 in Tarhana chips.

Tarhana chips are a popular traditional fermented food consumed widely in the Kahramanmaraş region of Turkey. Tarhana chips are different from many other types of fermented food in that they are produced in the form of tortilla chips. Cereal and yoghurt are the main ingredients in Tarhana chips.

Ochratoxin A in grape pekmez (grape molasses) consumed in Turkey.

In this study, ochratoxin A (OTA) in 55 home-made, 20 commercial and 7 organic grape pekmez (grape molasses) produced in Turkey was investigated. OTA was detected in 73% of home-made pekmez samples, in 35% of commercial pekmez samples and in 71% of organic pekmez samples. Eleven per cent of the samples had OTA levels higher than 10 µg/l.

Several quality attributes of beef and turkey meat doner kebabs produced by traditional or continuous process.

The chemical, microbiological and sensory properties of doners produced by traditional or continuous processes were investigated. The production method (traditional or continuous) did not affect microbiological quality (p < 0.05).

Determination of aflatoxin B1 levels in organic spices and herbs.

Organically produced spices and herbs were analyzed for determination of aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) by ELISA using immunoaffinity column. For this purpose 93 organic spices and 37 organic herbs were randomly selected from organic markets and organic shops in Turkey. AFB1 was detected in 58 organic spice and 32 organic herb samples.

The effect of acid adaptation conditions on heat resistance of Escherichia coli O157: H7.

The objective of this study was to determine the effect of acid adaptation conditions on heat resistance of E. coli O157: H7 932. E.