Effect of Polycaprolactone, Zinc Oxide, and Poly(ethylene glycol) on the Properties of Polylactic Acid Composite Fibers Obtained by Melt Electrospinning.

Polylactic acid (PLA) composite fibers were obtained using melt electrospinning, in which a high voltage was applied to the nozzle of the 3D printer. Filaments for melt electrospinning were prepared by using an extruder operated at 155 °C. PLA was mixed with polycaprolactone (PCL; 95:5, 90:10, and 85:15 by wt %), zinc oxide (ZnO; 0.

Known from trees and the tropics: new insights into the species complex.

The species complex (FLSC) currently comprises 11 phylogenetic species, including accepted names such as , , and , which have mostly been reported in association with citrus and coffee. Many varieties were documented by Wollenweber & Reinking (1935), which is indicative of a wider diversity of species within this group. The lack of type material in some cases, especially for the older names, means that definition by molecular phylogeny is very difficult.

Nomenclature for human and animal fungal pathogens and diseases: a proposal for standardized terminology.

Medically important pathogenic fungi invade vertebrate tissue and are considered primary when part of their nature life cycle is associated with an animal host and are usually able to infect immunocompetent hosts. Opportunistic fungal pathogens complete their life cycle in environmental habitats or occur as commensals within or on the vertebrate body, but under certain conditions can thrive upon infecting humans. The extent of host damage in opportunistic infections largely depends on the portal and modality of entry as well as on the host's immune and metabolic status.

Is intermediate risk really intermediate? Comparison of karyotype and non-invasive prenatal testing results of pregnancies at intermediate risk of trisomy 21 on maternal serum screening.

The purpose of this study was to assess the additional contribution of karyotyping compared with genome-wide non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) for pregnancies at intermediate risk for trisomy 21 (T21), calculated using the maternal serum screening without major structural anomalies detected through sonography. Karyotype results of all pregnancies undergoing invasive prenatal diagnostic testing between January 2013 and March 2022 were obtained from a large hospital-based laboratory. Pregnancies with no major structural anomalies on ultrasound (including soft markers) and an intermediate risk for T21 on maternal serum screening were included in this study.

Comparison of polymerase chain reaction method with culture method in antenatal Group B Streptococcus screening.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) colonization in pregnancies between 35 and 37 weeks of gestation and to compare the effectiveness of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) method with gold standard technique of culture in antenatal GBS screening.

Material And Methods: Vaginal and rectal swabs of a total of 106 pregnant women between 35th and 37th weeks of gestation, who were admitted to our clinic between January 2022 and August 2022, were evaluated using culture and PCR method. The prevalence of GBS was estimated.

Fungal Planet description sheets: 1614-1696.

Novel species of fungi described in this study include those from various countries as follows: , in leaves of , among deep leaf litter, from uredinium of on , on well-rotted twigs and litter in mixed wet sclerophyll and subtropical rainforest. , on twigs of , on bark, in savannas with shrubs and trees. , on leaves of , (incl.

Intraoperative and Postoperative Outcomes of Pfannenstiel and Midline Skin Incisions in Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorders: Single-Center Experience.

We compared Pfannenstiel and midline skin incisions for cesarean hysterectomy in women with confirmed Placenta Accreta Spectrum Disorders. A retrospective cohort study was conducted to evaluate the outcomes of Pfannenstiel and midline skin incisions in women undergoing cesarean section hysterectomy for suspected placenta accreta at Akdeniz University Hospital between January 2010 and February 2022. Histopathological confirmation was obtained for all cases.

Two novel members of Onygenales, Keratinophyton kautmanovae and K. keniense spp. nov. from soil.

Two new Keratinophyton species, K. kautmanovae sp. nov.

Muscle Dysmorphia in Gym-Going Men: The Role of Narcissism Vulnerability and Perfectionism.

Objective: Muscle dysmorphia (MD) refers to a pathological preoccupation with the idea that one's body is not lean and muscular enough. Literature suggests that vulnerable facet of narcissism and perfectionism are strongly related to the risk of developing MD symptoms. However, until now, there is a paucity of research exploring their relationship, which is the primary aim of this study.

Cytokine expression profiles in children and adolescents with tic disorders.

The etiology of tic disorders (TDs) is not precisely known, although several lines of evidence suggest involvement of the immune system in pathogenesis. Here, we aimed to determine the expression levels of pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory cytokines in children with TD and compare them with those of healthy controls. Furthermore, we also evaluated their association with clinical variables in the TD group.

Thiol/Disulfide Homeostasis: A Potential New Peripheral Biomarker in Adolescent Depression.

Background: Thiol-disulfide homeostasis (TDH), one of the most important antioxidants, is involved in the non-enzymatic removal of reactive oxygen molecules in the body and is one of the many methods to measure the level of oxidative stress (OS). In the present study, TDH is investigated in adolescent depression, and its relationship to clinical variables is examined.

Methods: Thirty-two (50.

The effect of anabolic androgenic steroids on heart rate recovery index and electrocardiographic parameters in male bodybuilders.

Background: The control of the cardiovascular system depends on the autonomic nerve system. Chronic anabolic andorogenic steroids (AAS) use causes sympathovagal imbalance and increases sympathetic nerve activity.

Objective: The reduction in heart rate from the peak exercise rate following the end of the exercise stress test is known as the heart rate recovery index (HRRI).

The Effect of Combined Spinal Epidural Anesthesia on Shoulder Pain in Laparoscopic Extraperitoneal Hernia Surgery.

Background: Shoulder pain is a condition that seriously discomforts patients and develops caused by a peritoneal tear in laparoscopic extraperitoneal hernia repair (TEP) surgeries. Although surgeons generally prefer general anesthesia for the TEP technique, many studies have been carried out on the use of regional anesthesia in recent years. In our study, we aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of the combined spinal/epidural anesthesia (CSEA) method to prevent shoulder pain in the TEP technique.

Timing of Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography in Postcholecystectomy Patients and Its Effect on Post-ERCP Complications.

Due to the increasing use of laparoscopy for symptomatic cholelithiasis and other gallbladder disorders, as well as the ongoing issue of associated biliary tree injuries, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) still holds a significant position in the diagnosis and treatment of postcholecystectomy disorders. In our study, we aimed to examine the relationship between the time elapsed between cholecystectomy and ERCP with the post-ERCP complications. Ninety-six patients with a history of cholecystectomy who underwent ERCP between January 2016 and January 2021 at the General Surgery Clinic of the University of Health Sciences Bakırköy Dr.

200 years of taxonomic confusion: Sporendonema and allies.

The genus Sporendonema (Gymnoascaceae, Onygenales) was introduced in 1827 with the type species S. casei for a red mould on cheese. Cheese is a consistent niche for this species.

Cognitive functioning of adolescents using Methamphetamine: The impact of inflammatory and oxidative processes.

Background: Methamphetamine is a substance that causes neurotoxicity and its use is increasing in recent years. Literature highlights cognitive impairment resulting from Methamphetamine use. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the relationship between cognitive impairment and inflammatory processes in adolescents with Methamphetamine use disorder.

In-Hospital Outcomes of ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction in COVID-19 Positive Patients Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Intervention.

Background: Concomitant coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) infection and ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) are associated with increased adverse in-hospital outcomes.

Objectives: This study aimded to evaluate the angiographic, procedural, laboratory, and prognostic differences in COVID-19-positive and negative patients with STEMI undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Methods: A single-center, retrospective, observational study was conducted between November 2020 and August 2022 in a tertiary-level hospital.