The Impact of Iodinated Contrast Media Used in Epidural Steroid Injections on Thyroid Function Tests.

Objective: The use of iodinated contrast media (ICM) inevitably increases in conjunction with the growing number of epidural steroid injection (ESI) administrations. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between thyroid functions and ICM exposure through ESI procedures.

Design: This is a prospective observational study.

Tocilizumab Reduces Lung Injury in a Rat Lung Ischemia and Reperfusion Model.

Objective: In this study, the effect of tocilizumab (TCZ) on lung tissue in lung ischemia-reperfusion (I/R) injury in rats was investigated.

Material And Methods: A total of 24 Wistar rats were divided into 4 equal groups, with 6 rats in each group: Left lung I/R was applied to I/R groups. In the I/R groups, the left lung hilum was clamped for 45 minutes, and then the clamp was removed and reperfused for 120 minutes.

Effect of sodium diacetate on fermentation, aerobic stability, and microbial diversity of alfalfa silage.

Alfalfa ( L.) is a vital source of forage protein for ruminants, yet its ensiling poses challenges due to high buffering capacity and low water-soluble carbohydrates (WSC). This study investigated the impact of sodium diacetate (SDA) on alfalfa silage quality and aerobic stability.

A Comparative Assessment of the Inflammatory Markers in Patients with Fibromyalgia under Duloxetine Treatment.

Background: This study was carried out to compare the levels of inflammatory markers in the complete blood count before and after they began receiving duloxetine in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS).

Methods: The patient and control groups were composed of 40 patients diagnosed with FMS in accordance with the 2016 American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria and 40 healthy volunteers, respectively. The data collection tools comprised the sociodemographic information form, the fibromyalgia impact questionnaire (FIQ), and the sleep hygiene index (SHI), which were used to assess patients' sociodemographic characteristics, FMS disease activity, and sleep quality, respectively.

Evaluation of aggression level in adolescent girls with classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia.

Objective: In patients with classical congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), virilization affects the brain and external genitalia due to antenatal androgen exposure. There are few studies on how the effects of androgens on brain virilization are reflected in behavior. However, there is no study focused on the adolescence period.

Characterisation of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms and Haplotypes of MSTN Associated with Growth Traits in European Sea Bass (Dicentrarchus labrax).

The myostatin (MSTN) gene, known as growth differentiation factor-8 (GDF-8), is a member of the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) superfamily and plays a specific inhibitory role during the critical phases of skeletal muscle mass development in vertebrates. This study was conducted to investigate MSTN polymorphisms in harvest size European sea bass reared in Turkey. Nine single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and two indels were identified in exons 1-3 of MSTN in the European sea bass population The associations between the g.

Evaluation of serum vascular endothelial growth factor level and findings of nailfold capillaroscopy by dermatoscope in the differential diagnosis of palmoplantar psoriasis and palmoplantar eczema.

Object: This study aimed to evaluate VEGF level, capillaroscopic findings, and these features for differential diagnosis of palmoplantar psoriasis and eczema patients.

Methods: This comparative cross-sectional study included 40 patients clinical and histopathologically diagnosed with eczema or psoriasis (20 psoriasis and 20 eczema) and 30 patients of similar age and gender without inflammatory disease in the control group. Serum samples of patients were collected and analyzed for VEGF by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and at the same time, we applied capillaroscopy with computerized dermatoscopy qualitatively and semiquantitatively.

The relationships among perceived stress, conflict resolution styles, spousal support and marital satisfaction during the COVID-19 quarantine.

This study investigated the relationships among perceived stress, conflict resolution styles, spousal support and marital satisfaction of heterosexual married couples during the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine. This was a descriptive study that employed a correlational survey model. The sample consisted of 511 Turkish married couples recruited using snowball sampling.

Polymorphism detection of and genes in Anatolian water buffalo () populations in Turkey.

Acyl-CoA: diacylglycerol-acyltransferase 1 (DGAT1) enzyme plays a key role in controlling the synthesis rate triglyceride from diacylglycerol. Leptin (LP, OB, obese) is an important hormone that synthesizes mostly from adipose tissue and regulates glucose metabolism and homeostasis. and genes are closely related to reproduction, growth, milk yield and composition in water buffalo breeds.

The effect of using standardized patients in the Simulated Hospital Environment on first-year nursing students psychomotor skills learning.

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of using standardized patients in the Simulated Hospital Environment on first-year nursing students' psychomotor skills.

Methods: This semi-experimental study was carried out in the one-group pretest-posttest design. Students performed the psychomotor skills in the Non-Simulated Clinical Skill Laboratory and Simulated Hospital Environment.

Effect of Different Kefir Source on Fermentation, Aerobic Stability, and Microbial Community of Alfalfa Silage.

The present study has been one of the first attempts to thoroughly examine the effects of different kefir sources on fermentation characteristics, aerobic stability, and microbial communities of alfalfa silages. The effects of commercial kefir (CK) and homemade kefir culture (HK) applied with untreated a common control (CON) and three different application doses (5.0, 5.

Evaluation of Genetic Diversity and Structure of Turkish Water Buffalo Population by Using 20 Microsatellite Markers.

The present study was aimed to investigate the genetic diversity among 17 Turkish water buffalo populations. A total of 837 individuals from 17 provincial populations were genotyped, using 20 microsatellites markers. The microsatellite markers analyzed were highly polymorphic with a mean number of alleles of (7.

Reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the intermittent self-catheterization questionnaire in patients with spinal cord injury.

Purpose: To evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Intermittent Self-Catheterization Questionnaire (ISC-Q) in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). This questionnaire evaluates four problems related to the use of ISC, which are ease of use, convenience, discreetness and psychological well-being.

Methods: A total of 60 SCI (40 males, 20 females) patients were included in the study.

Associations between genetic variants of the insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I) gene and growth traits in European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax, L.).

The IGF-I is a significant peptide hormone to cell growth, development, reproduction, and metabolism of teleost fish. This study was conducted to investigate the IGF-I gene polymorphism and to reveal the association between the genotypes of IGF-I gene and growth traits in 80 harvest size European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax, L.) reared in İzmir region of Turkey.

Effects of Short Wave Diathermy Added on Dextrose Prolotherapy Injections in Osteoarthritis of the Knee.

To show the effects of short wave diathermy (SWD) added on prolotherapy injections in osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee on pain, physical functioning, and quality of life. This is a single-blinded randomized controlled study. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department of a university hospital.

Leptin Receptor Gene Polymorphisms in Some Turkish Donkey Populations.

Leptin receptor is a fundamental regulator in physiological functions of the regulation of food intake, energy homeostasis, immune function, and reproduction as well as on ovarian follicular cells on the placenta and lactating mammary glands. The aim of this study was to investigate the LEPR gene polymorphism in 60 donkeys reared in Thrace region of Turkey. A 585 bp long partial intron 6, exon 7, intron 7, and exon 8 regions of LEPR gene were amplified, and polymerase chain reaction products analyzed via DNA sequencing.

Associations between genetic variants of the gene and production traits in Saanen goats.

This study was conducted to determine the polymorphisms of the gene and their relationships with milk yield and components, litter size, birth weight, and weaning weight in goats. For this purpose, a total of 108 Saanen goats from two different farms (Bornova and Manisa) were used as animal materials. Polymorphisms at the exon 6 and the 3 flanking region of the gene were determined by using PCR-RFLP with I and I restriction enzymes and DNA sequencing analyses.

Genetic diversity of -casein () and lactoferrin () genes in the endangered Turkish donkey () populations.

In this study, the -casein () and lactoferrin () genes which were found in association with milk production traits in different animal species were studied firstly in Turkish donkey populations. A total of 108 donkeys from different regions of Turkey were used in order to reveal the different genotypes of and genes by using polymerase chain reaction - restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) and DNA sequencing methods. To determine the genetic polymorphism, we attempted to digest a fragment of 235 bp of the gene and a fragment of 751 bp of the gene using I, and II, I and I restriction enzymes, respectively.

Genetic diversity and population structure of watermelon ( sp.) genotypes.

Genetic polymorphism amid plant species is a crucial factor for plant improvement and maintaining their biodiversity. Evaluation of genetic diversity amongst plant species is significant to deal with the environmental stress conditions and their effective involvement in the breeding programs. Hence, in present study, an attempt has been made towards the genetic assessment of individual and bulked populations of 25 watermelon genotypes, belonging to Citroides (citron watermelon) and Lanatus (dessert watermelon) group from Konya, Thrace, Turkmenistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey.

The Identification of Novel Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms of Equine Beta-Lactoglobulin and Lactotransferrin Genes.

Lactoferrin (LTF), also called lactotransferrin, is an iron-binding protein and member of transferrin family, whereas β-LG is an important milk protein and belongs to the ligand-binding protein family of lipocalins and binds retinol. Beta-lactoglobulin (β-LG) is a major whey protein and it is a member of lipocalins family. β-LG is also known as a major allergen reason of cow milk protein allergy.

Prevalence of atopy and allergic rhinitis in patients with adult non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis.

Background/aim: Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (non-CF BR) is common in developing countries.Limited data are available regarding the impact of atopy, and no data are available regarding allergic rhinitis in patients with adult bronchiectasis.The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of atopy and allergic rhinitis in the clinical conditions of patients with BR.

Genetic characterization of some Turkish sheep breeds based on the sequencing of the gene in the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) gene region.

In this research, gene in the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) gene region was surveyed by DNA sequencing in some of the native sheep breeds that are reared in Turkey. A total of 80 samples were collected from eight different Turkish native sheep breeds, and these samples were used for DNA sequencing. The exon 2 region of in the MHC gene region was polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplified and sequenced.