Quantitative proteomics reveals oxygen-induced adaptations in TA2.A1 microaerobic chemostat cultures.

The thermoalkaliphile possesses a highly branched respiratory chain. These primarily facilitate growth at a wide range of dissolved oxygen levels. The aim of this study was to investigate the regulation of respiratory chain.

Health perceptions of patients with forgotten double-J stent.

Aim: In this article, we aimed to determine the health perceptions of the patients who did not apply for double-J stent (DJS) removal on time and evaluate whether health perceptions impact this behavior.

Materials And Methods: Health perceptions of 22 patients who were treated for forgotten double-J stent (FDJS) between January 2017-October 2020 and 25 patients who applied for DJS removal during the given appointment time in the urology department of Elazig Training and Research Hospital and Elazig Fethi Sekin City Hospital were compared using the "Health Perception Scale".

Results: Health perception scale scores in the FDJS group and control group were 62-68 (mean = 64.

Automatic classification of kidney CT images with relief based novel hybrid deep model.

One of the most crucial organs in the human body is the kidney. Usually, the patient does not realize the serious problems that arise in the kidneys in the early stages of the disease. Many kidney diseases can be detected and diagnosed by specialists with the help of routine computer tomography (CT) images.

Management of Priapism: Results of a Nationwide Survey and Comparison with International Guidelines.

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate current urologic practice regarding the management of priapism in Turkey and compare with international guidelines.

Methods: Urologists and urology residents were invited to an online survey consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions on priapism-related clinical practices that were consid- ered most important and relevant to practices by using Google Forms.

Results: Total number of responses was 340.

The outcome of concomitant cholecystectomy with bariatric surgery: a retrospective cohort study.

Unlabelled: Gallstones are more common in obese individuals than in healthy individuals. They are diagnosed during the preoperative evaluation for bariatric surgery (BS). However, simultaneous cholecystectomy with BS is still controversial in patients with asymptomatic gallstones in the same session.

Hepatic portal venous gas does not show the severity of intestinal.

Hepatic portomesenteric venous gas is a rare condition. Although a CT scan can show hepatic portal vein gas, the intestine's condition can still be misdiagnosed at the very early stage. Accordingly, the decision to operate has to be made based on or after a physicial examnination and laboratory results.

Does Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio Correlate with the Improvement of Hepatosteatosis after Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy?

Introduction: Obesity is a disease that shortens life expectancy and predisposes to many diseases such as severe hepatosteatosis. Hepatosteatosis is characterized by inflammatory infiltration of the portal space. Bariatric surgery has improvement effect on hepatosteatosis and degree of inflammation.

Moderating effect of psychological well-being on the effect of workplace safety climate on job stress.

The main purpose of this study is to reveal the moderating effect of psychological well-being on the effect of workplace safety climate on job stress. The cross-sectional study design included the survey method. A total of 291 healthcare professionals returned the survey forms, among which 75.

Three-year outcome after anterior component separation repair of giant ventral hernias: A retrospective analysis of the original technique without mesh.

Introduction: In this study we presented our results with anterior component separation technique utilized in the repair of giant ventral hernias. Our primary endpoints were the rates of surgical site occurrences and recurrence at three years. Besides we investigated the impact of components separation repair on abdominal wall functions.

Diagnosis and grading of vesicoureteral reflux on voiding cystourethrography images in children using a deep hybrid model.

Background And Objective: Vesicoureteral reflux is the leakage of urine from the bladder into the ureter. As a result, urinary tract infections and kidney scarring can occur in children. Voiding cystourethrography is the primary radiological imaging method used to diagnose vesicoureteral reflux in children with a history of recurrent urinary tract infection.

Deep learning model for automated kidney stone detection using coronal CT images.

Kidney stones are a common complaint worldwide, causing many people to admit to emergency rooms with severe pain. Various imaging techniques are used for the diagnosis of kidney stone disease. Specialists are needed for the interpretation and full diagnosis of these images.

Psychological Status of Healthcare Workers during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Objective: To assess the levels of health anxiety and Beck depression according to demographic variables among a sample of healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Study Design: Cross-sectional, analytical study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Firat University and Medical Park Hosspital, Elazığ, Turkey, from March  to April 2020.

Effects of methylphenidate on the lower urinary tract in patients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and without voiding dysfunction.

Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is characterised by a range of symptoms, such as excessive mobility, difficulty in maintaining attention and inadequate impulse control. Methylphenidate (MPH) is widely prescribed as a treatment for ADHD. In the literature, studies investigating the effects of MPH on the lower urinary tract (LUT) are limited.

Comparision effects of solifenacin, darifenacin, propiverine on ocular parameters in eyes: A prospective study.

Objective: To evaluate the effects of solifenacin, darifenacin, and propiverine on nasal-, subfoveal-, temporal choroidal thicknesses (NCT, SFCT, TCT), intraocular pressure (IOP) and pupil diameter (PD).

Materials And Methods: Patients with overactive bladder (OAB) diagnosed according to The International Continence Society were administered with solifenacin, darifenacin or propiverine on a daily basis between November 2017 and May 2018. NCT, SFCT, TCT, IOP, and PD of these patients were measured and compared as initial, fourth and twelfth weeks.

A rare case report: Penile lipoma after hypospadias repair.

Lipomas are the most common benign tumours that originate from adipose tissue and can develop in any anatomical location where the adipose tissue layer is present in the body. Penile lipoma cases are very rare in the literature. Our case is a 21-year-old male patient who underwent TIPU operation 8 years ago due to distal hypospadias.

Molecular Docking Studies of Coumarins Isolated from Extracts and Essential Oils of Link as Potential Inhibitors for Alzheimer's Disease.

Coumarins and essential oils are the major components of the Apiaceae family and the genus. The present study reports anticholinesterase and antioxidant activities of extracts and essential oils from aerial parts, roots, flowers, fruits and coumarins-bergapten (); imperatorin (), pimpinellin () and umbelliferone ()-isolated of the roots from . The investigation by light and scanning electron microscopy of the structures of secretory canals found different chemical compositions in the various types of secretory canals which present in the aerial parts, fruits and flowers.

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) in one-anastomosis gastric bypass surgery: a matched-cohort study.

Background: One-anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is considered new from the bariatric standpoint.

Objectives: To assess the effectiveness and safety of the enhanced recovery after surgery protocol compared with the conventional approach in perioperative care of OAGB patients.

Setting: Turkey.

Clinical Value of CXCL5 for Determining of Colorectal Cancer.

Background: Several studies indicate that chemokines play important roles in colorectal mucosal immunity. The chemokine CXCL5 which is expressed by epithelial cells within colorectal mucosa is a promoter of cell proliferation, migration and invasion, is a novel serum prognostic marker in patients with colorectal cancer. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether serum and tissue CXCL5 levels is altered in colorectal carcinomas (CRC) compared to colonic adenoma and normal mucosa.

Trends in the treatment of urinary stone disease in Turkey.

Introduction: In this study, a survey was prepared for urologists that asked about their primary choice of treatment for urolithiasis in daily practice and their answers were evaluated.

Methods: The survey was prepared on the Google Docs website and it was sent to 1,016 urologists via email with 752 confirmed deliveries. In addition to the demographic questions about each participant's age, gender, and institution, the survey presented case scenarios focusing on their preferred treatment modalities for distal ureteric, proximal ureteric, and renal calculi.

Effects of Acupuncture Treatment on Fibromyalgia Symptoms, Serotonin, and Substance P Levels: A Randomized Sham and Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of acupuncture treatment on serum levels of serotonin and substance P (SP) as well as on clinical parameters in patients with fibromyalgia (FM).

Methods: This is a randomized controlled clinical trial. Seventy-five women with FM were randomized into one of three kinds of acupuncture treatment: real acupuncture group (AcG), sham acupuncture group (ShG), and simulated acupuncture group (SiG).

Neutrophil/Lymphocyte and Platelet/Lymphocyte Ratios are Not Different among Breast Cancer Subtypes.

Background: Breast cancer is a heterogeneous complex of diseases comprising different subtypes that have different treatment responses and clinical outcomes. Systemic inflammation is known to be associated with poor prognosis in many types of cancer. The neutrophil / lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet / lymphocyte ratio (PLR) are factors used as indicators of inflammation.

Experience and knowledge level of female health care professionals in Samsun province regarding puerperal mastitis.

Objective: Inappropriate or insufficient knowledge of health care professionals about puerperal mastitis can lead mothers to premature weaning, as well as the lack of education on proper breastfeeding. However, the importance of education regarding puerperal mastitis seems to be underestimated.

Material And Methods: From July to August 2014, 317 female health care professionals were surveyed in Samsun, Turkey.

Turkish surgeons' experiences and perception about single-incision laparoscopic surgery.

Objective: We aimed to show Turkish surgeons' current status of experience and perception about single-incision laparoscopic surgery.

Material And Methods: The experience and perception of general surgeons, who were members of the Turkish Surgical Association (3.5%, 116/3312), about single-incision laparoscopic surgery were analyzed according to demographic characteristics and a self-report questionnaire with the following four domains: surgeons' perception regarding the performance of single-incision laparoscopic surgery in their clinical practice; their experience of laparoscopic surgery; education, experience, and attitude for single-incision laparoscopic surgery; and the reason for performing/not performing single-incision laparoscopic surgery in their practice.